Range and Agricultural Program Coordinator
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onWest Kennedy Street, Barrio Viejo, Tucson, Pima County, Arizona, 85701, United States
About the Team
Conservation Lands & Resources (CLR) manages over 260,000 acres of County conservation lands, including 13 active cattle ranches, iconic natural resource parks such as Tucson Mountain Park, Colossal Cave Mountain Park, and Agua Caliente Park, and a variety of open space properties. The Division provides critical leadership and solutions towards the implementation of the Sonoran Desert Conservation Plan (SDCP), one of the most ambitious conservation programs by a local government.
About the Role
The Range and Agricultural Program Coordinator serves as the Bar V Ranch Manager within the Range and Agricultural Lands, Water, and Special Projects (RAWS) Division. This critical role is the primary steward of the County-owned herd of beef cows on the Bar V Ranch, responsible for daily management of the herd, maintaining historic headquarters buildings, and coordinating the Bar V Ranch Education Program.
This position offers a unique opportunity to live and work on the ranch. The successful candidate is required to reside in the main house at Pima County's Bar V Ranch. The day-to-day life involves overseeing rangeland monitoring, coordinating with contracted ranchers and farmers, and leading crews on infrastructure projects. You will also support the implementation of the Education Program with Pima County Cooperative Extension 4-H, providing logistical coordination and instruction for youth participants.
Hiring Process
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit only candidates meeting minimum qualifications. All applications are assessed based on listed education and experience. Candidates meeting minimum qualifications may be further evaluated against preferred qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments or testing may be part of the selection process.
Application Instructions:
- This position is open to current Pima County employees only.
- Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on the application.
- A valid Arizona Class D driver license is required at the time of application.
Equal Opportunity
Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Work location
Work model: On-site
West Kennedy Street, Barrio Viejo, Tucson, Pima County, Arizona, 85701, United States
Tucson, Arizona
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleCoordinate communication and compliance efforts between contracted ranchers and the Natural Resources Superintendent
- check_circleLead and schedule contracted crews and County staff at project sites
- check_circleOversee the Bar V Ranch cattle operation including breeding plans and infrastructure maintenance
- check_circlePerform or oversee animal husbandry, herd health, and veterinary care for horses and cattle
- check_circleSupport the Bar V Ranch Education Program with logistical coordination and event instruction
- check_circleOversee rangeland monitoring programs and communicate grazing plan adherence to supervisors
- check_circleManage range, natural resource, and infrastructure projects while ensuring regular property maintenance
- check_circleSupervise, train, and evaluate staff and contracted crews while determining work assignments
Requirements
- verifiedBachelor's degree in range, agriculture, natural resources, or related field AND one year of related field experience
- verifiedOR four years with Pima County in a Range and Agricultural Specialist, Natural Resources Specialist or related position
- verifiedValid Arizona Class D driver license at time of application
Nice to Have
Minimum one (1) year experience as the primary manager of beef cattle and/or horse herds in a semi-arid environment over thousands of acres, including assessing cattle nutrition, managing breeding and calving, planning and adapting grazing plans to meet conservation management goals on multiple use public lands, performing rangeland trend, condition, rangeland health assessments, and forage utilization and production, and using GPS or remote systems for cattle tracking and management. Minimum one (1) year experience supervising and training volunteers, interns, staff, or contractors in safe work practices, technical skills, and procedures, as well as providing mentorship in horsemanship, low stress stockmanship, infrastructure repair and maintenance, rangeland management. Minimum three (3) years experience training, riding and shoeing horses for ranch work with cattle; branding, vaccinating and castrating calves; doctoring cows and calves safely in remote rangeland and confined settings; coordinating and purchasing hay and supplemental feeds appropriate for cattle and horses and feeding/distributing feed to animals. Minimum three (3) years experience in ranch infrastructure operation, repair, and maintenance, including fencing, water systems, solar and wind equipment, vehicle and livestock trailer operation on 4x4 rural roads, heavy equipment use for moving all sizes and formats of hay, feeding containers, other materials and performing occasional road maintenance, repair coordination, remote housing upkeep, and managing complex capital projects. Minimum one (1) year experience in coordinating ranch education programs, including developing content, planning and leading events with staff and partners, and instructing youth and other participants. Minimum two (2) years of organizational, administrative, and technical experience, including maintaining detailed records of cow herd health data, grazing/pasture use planning, materials, equipment and service history, safety data sheets for materials kept on job sites, and tracking outside entity requests; preparing reports related to budgets, expenditures, and revenue; and using Microsoft Office Suite, ArcGIS Online, and shared drive systems for scheduling, reporting, mapping, and file management.
