Range Monitoring Specialist (Mohave County & Coconino County, AZ)

Program Development and Implementation: Develop and implement standard extension educational programs, delivered through county and regional extension offices, in assigned focus areas using established research‑based approaches. Adapt curricula and teaching methods to fit local audiences (for example, youth, producers, or families) while maintaining core program content. Coordinate schedules, locations, and resources for programs offered at multiple community sites. Community Needs and Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with local stakeholders and advisory groups to identify community needs related to assigned focus areas. Participate in needs assessments using simple surveys, listening sessions, and review of existing data. Translate stakeholder input into recommended program adjustments or new initiatives within assigned areas. Program Evaluation and Improvement: Collect and analyze participation and outcome data for extension programs to assess effectiveness against goals. Interpret results and recommend changes to content, delivery methods, or outreach strategies to improve program quality and reach. Prepare evaluation summaries and contribute narrative sections for internal and external reports, including grant reports. Community Engagement and Education: Provide advice and guidance on effective ways to engage Arizona communities in extension programs, including strategies for reaching under‑served audiences. Facilitate extension workshops, training sessions, and demonstrations in assigned topics to build participant knowledge and skills. Represent the extension program at community events and meetings, helping build and maintain relationships that support ongoing engagement. Operations, Resources, and Mentoring: Manage program resources for assigned extension programs, including materials, limited budgets, and schedules, to meet established objectives. Provide guidance and informal mentoring to extension assistants, student workers, and volunteers to support consistent, high‑quality program delivery. Support marketing and promotion of programs through digital media, newsletters, and other communication channels. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Proficient in executing standard rangeland monitoring methods. Understanding of Ecological Sites Descriptions, Terrestrial Ecological Units, and State and Transition Models for data interpretation. Demonstrated ability to deliver a presentation for various rangeland management topics. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Familiar with semi-arid rangeland plant production systems, sustainable agriculture practices on rangelands, and basic plant taxonomy and identification.