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Working TitleGeologic and Soil Resources Inventory Project Coordinator

Position LocationFort Collins, CO

Work LocationPosition is fully remote

Research Professional PositionYes

Posting Number202501472AP

Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional

Classification TitleResearch Associate III

Number of Vacancies

Work Hours/Week40

Proposed Annual Salary Range$80,000-$85,000

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Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on10/27/2025

Description of Work Unit

Geosciences is an academic and research department in the Warner College of Natural Resources.The department offers B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. degrees, and currently has about 120 majors and 65 graduate students. In keeping with the mission of a Land Grant University, the program is known for its strength in applied and field-based research, commitment to teaching, outreach to solve resource management problems, and basic research programs in sedimentology/stratigraphy, petrology, geochemistry, tectonics, hydrogeology, geomorphology, Earth surface processes, petroleum geology, economic geology, seismology, geophysics, and geodynamics.The department engages in widespread interdisciplinary collaborations within the department, across campus, and within WCNR .

Position Summary

A Geologic and Soil Resources Inventory Project Coordinator position is available with Colorado State University to be located in the Geologic Resources Division of the National Park Service which is based in Lakewood, Colorado (or remotely). The incumbent of this position is a member of the core team responsible for carrying out the Geologic and Soil Resources Inventory where many parks lack sufficient staff to collect, manage, and synthesize scientific information needed to manage geologic resources and geologic hazards.

This position will be based in Lakewood, CO or remotely. Within easy reach are myriad trails for hiking, mountain biking, wildlife watching, horseback riding, and back-country skiing on a plethora of public lands, including nearby National Parks, Forests, and Grasslands, and countless local natural areas. Denver also has a vibrant cultural scene, with many options for enjoying theater productions, music events, annual festivals, museums, art galleries, restaurants, gardens, and more.

The incumbent coordinates the activities involved with all phases of geologic and soil inventory projects. The incumbent provides direction, oversight, and guidance in the management and dissemination of inventory and monitoring-related information. This program may include, but is not limited to soils, geology, hydrology, paleontology, geothermal features and activity, caves and karst, erosion, natural hazards. The incumbent will need to have professional level experience in being able to perform and evaluate scientific work in natural resource management and work involving the analysis of geologic and soils data to address resource protection and mitigate the impacts of geologic hazards. The incumbent leads the effort to develop geologic reports which help guide parks in the management of their most pressing geologic resource stewardship issues and aid in the interpretation of digital geologic maps.

Required Job Qualifications

+ B.S./B.A. + 5 years related experience, or MA + 2 years’ experience, or PhD.

+ Expert professional knowledge of geology and geologic resource management on public lands.

+ Professional experience developing and reviewing reports for geologic resource management.

+ Mastery of scientific inventory project principles and research techniques.

+ Ability to effectively plan, coordinate, and provide leadership to a team of scientists, data managers, and technical specialists in all phases of complex, multi-year projects of various spatial scales.

+ Ability to manage long-term projects designed to inventory key geologic resources at park units.

+ Advanced professional knowledge and skill in geologic data analysis and synthesis to develop understanding of, and solutions to, geologic resource problems.

+ Knowledge of the laws pertaining to geologic and soil resources.

+ Ability to prepare reports and journal articles of high scientific credibility, and to share pertinent information effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.

+ Ability to make oral presentations that are well designed, informative, and clearly convey the intended message.

+ Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license by the employment start date.

Preferred Job Qualifications

+ Preferred education is a Master of Science (M.S.) in geology.

+ At least one year of experience with geologic and/or soil resource management in National Parks or other public lands.

+ Knowledge of geologic and soil resource-related Department of Interior – National Park Service Management Policies (2006) and service-specific manuals, instructions, and/or directors orders.

+ Ability to create or supervise the creation of science communication products from geologic and soil inventory projects and disseminate appropriately.

+ Thorough understanding of laws, regulations, policies, and guidelines related to NPS natural resource inventory and monitoring and the protection of the nation’s natural and cultural resources.

+ Skill in oral and written communication to ensure that inventory reports are well written and easily understood.

Essential Duties

Job Duty CategoryGeologic and Soil Resource Inventories Project Management

Duty/Responsibility

Project management for the Geologic and Soil Resources Inventory includesproviding leadership, coordination, technical direction, and oversight to the implementation of geologic and soil inventory projects:

+ Serves as a geologic and soil resources inventory project manager and as part of the NPS Geologic and Soil Resources Inventory team.

+ Drafts, reviews, and approves Detailed Implementation Plans (Scopes of Work).

+ Coordinates with outside Principal Investigators on geology and soil inventory projects.

+ Sets the schedule and priorities for remaining baseline report production by consulting the program lead and short-term action plan. Communicates the schedule and assignments to the team.

+ Schedules project kick-off calls and progress check-ins to ensure the inventory project is fulfilling the program requirements.

+ Tracks the status of baseline deliverables in an existing tracking spreadsheet and schedules progress check-ins with writers and park staff

+ Reviews draft deliverables and provides specific direction to project team on needed revisions to ensure that technical geologic content and geologic policies are accurately presented.

+ Acts as peer-review manager, facilitating peer review of reports and other products as appropriate.

+ Supervise field work when appropriate

+ Manages production and distribution of deliverables including publishing to the NPS Science Report series, uploading to the NPS DataStore, adding to webpages/SharePoint, and distribution to parks and contributors to share results of inventory projects.

+ Conducts project close-out functions.

Percentage Of Time60%

Job Duty CategoryGeologic and Soil Resources Inventory Program Support

Duty/Responsibility

+ Program Support includes the following duties, all of which serve to inform internal and external audiences of project status and accomplishments for the Geologic and Soil Resources Inventory team.

+ Communicates with the Geologic and Soil Resources Inventory lead on a weekly basis with project status and updates.

+ Submits a written monthly update to the Geologic and Soil Resources Inventory lead that lists the status of all in-progress projects and the current activities of all co-supervised team members.

+ Responds to internal and external Geologic and Soil Resources Inventory inquiries.

+ Contributes to the agenda for annual team meetings.

+ Provides geologic and soil inventory content for use on public websites or internal SharePoint sites.

+ Provides project status content for annual, end of year reporting.

Percentage Of Time20%

Job Duty CategoryGeologic and Soil Resources Inventory Project Development

Duty/Responsibility

The following duties will support the development of geology and soil inventory projects: ·

+ Communicate submittal process and established criteria for geology and soil inventory projects by occasionally facilitating office hours and/or presenting program information to inventory stakeholders (e.g., park resource managers, network scientists, regional staff) ·

+ Act as a co-developer of project designs and scopes of work as requested by parks that lack in-house expertise to develop projects solely. ·

+ Review park-submitted geology and soil inventory project proposals with the GSRI lead to develop a workflow for sorting projects between an in-house team and those requiring an external partner.

Percentage Of Time20%

Application Details

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications in the announcement to be considered for hire. Apply no later than 10/27/25 for full consideration. Mailed or emailed applications will not be accepted.

Upload each of the items below individually as a Word Document (.doc), PDF (.pdf), or Rich Text Format (.rtf). Please note that incomplete applications cannot be considered. Please remove social security numbers and birth dates from application materials. A complete application consists of:

+ Statement of Qualifications (one-page letter addressing each qualification described in the announcement) uploaded in the ‘Cover Letter’ slot.

+ Resume

+ Candidates that advance will be asked for the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references in the final round of the selection process. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates.

CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.

Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Valid Driver’s License

Search ContactDerek Schutt, [email protected]

EEO

Colorado State University ( CSU ) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Cover Letter

+ Resume

Optional Documents