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How much do remote rangeland management jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote rangeland management in the United States is $48,199.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $37,500.00 and $57,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Remote Rangeland Management vs Remote Wildlife Conservation?

AspectRemote Rangeland ManagementRemote Wildlife Conservation
Required CredentialsDegree in rangeland management, ecology, or related field; certifications in land managementDegree in wildlife biology, conservation, or related field; certifications in wildlife management
Work EnvironmentFieldwork in rangeland areas, remote monitoring, data analysisFieldwork in wildlife habitats, remote tracking, data collection
Employer & IndustryGovernment agencies, land management firms, environmental consultanciesNonprofits, government agencies, conservation organizations

Both roles often require similar environmental credentials and involve remote fieldwork, but Remote Rangeland Management focuses on land use and grazing practices, while Remote Wildlife Conservation emphasizes protecting and monitoring wildlife populations.

What is remote rangeland management?

Remote rangeland management is the practice of monitoring and managing rangeland ecosystems using remote sensing technologies, such as satellites, drones, and other digital tools. This approach allows managers to assess vegetation health, soil conditions, water resources, and the impact of grazing without needing to be physically present on-site. By leveraging data collected remotely, rangeland managers can make informed decisions to maintain ecosystem health, prevent overgrazing, and support sustainable land use practices.

What are some unique challenges faced by remote rangeland management professionals, and how can they be addressed?

Remote rangeland management professionals often deal with challenges such as limited on-site visibility, relying heavily on satellite imagery, drones, and remote sensing technologies to monitor land health and livestock activity. Communication with local teams or stakeholders can also be more complex due to distance and connectivity issues. Staying effective in this role means becoming proficient with digital tools, maintaining regular virtual check-ins with field staff, and developing strong data analysis skills to interpret remote monitoring results. Proactive communication and flexibility are key to overcoming these challenges and ensuring sustainable land management.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Remote Rangeland Management professional, and why are they important?

To thrive in Remote Rangeland Management, you need a background in ecology, natural resources, or environmental science, often with a relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree. Familiarity with GIS software, remote sensing technologies, and sometimes certification as a Certified Professional in Rangeland Management (CPRM) are highly valuable. Strong analytical thinking, communication, and self-motivation are essential soft skills for collaborating remotely and making effective land management decisions. These skills and qualifications are crucial to accurately monitor, analyze, and manage rangelands from a distance while ensuring ecological and regulatory goals are met.
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Infographic showing various Remote Rangeland Management job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 40% Part Time, and 60% Contract. Highlights an 37% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 60% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $48,199 per year, or $23.2 per hour.

Assistant Project Manager - Natural Resource Specialist

Aventia

Sheridan, WY • Remote

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Job description

Who We Are:

KC Harvey Environmental (an Aventia company) is a rapidly expanding environmental consulting and field services firm based in Bozeman, Montana. We maintain regional operations in Alaska, Colorado, North Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming, with additional remote teams working throughout the Rocky Mountains and Northern Great Plains.

Our team plays a vital role in supporting industries and agencies that rely on expert environmental permitting, reclamation, restoration, and remediation. As datadriven innovators, we thrive on solving tough problems, charting new paths forward, and taking on the interesting, challenging work found across North and Central America.

Position Summary:
Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, the Natural Resource Specialist will support environmental 
permitting, natural resource assessments, rangeland monitoring, wetland delineations, watershed 
planning, and reclamation-related projects across the western United States. This role is well-suited for a 
technical natural resources professional with strong field leadership, data collection, technical writing, 
agency coordination, and project documentation experience. The position will coordinate with project 
managers, field crews, clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies to support timely, defensible, and 
compliant project delivery.


POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assist Project Managers with natural resource, permitting, compliance, and reclamation projects by 
  • helping to:
    • Develop, track, and maintain project schedules, budgets, field plans, and deliverables.
    • Coordinate and lead field activities, inspections, wetland delineations, rangeland 
    • monitoring, vegetation surveys, soils investigations, and data collection efforts. Maintain organized and accurate project documentation, including field notes, monitoring 
    • data, reports, correspondence, meeting records, and deliverable files.
    • Prepare technical reports, progress updates, permit support materials, public-facing 
    • documents, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
    • Facilitate coordination with clients, consultants, contractors, landowners, and agencies.
  • Support regulatory compliance, including permit applications, environmental documentation, 
  • agency submittals, public meeting materials, and responses to agency or public comments.
  • Support project execution through scope development, subcontractor/vendor coordination, data 
  • management, and deliverable production.
  • Monitor and support site safety, data quality, field protocols, and QA/QC procedures.
  • Engage with clients, team members, and regulatory bodies to maintain alignment, resolve issues, 
  • and support smooth project execution.
  • Perform natural resources field work as a field lead when required, including crew coordination, 
  • protocol implementation, data review, and client or agency communication.
     

KEY PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS: 

  • Maintain 85% annual target utilization.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & CAPABILITIES


Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in natural resources, rangeland ecology, environmental science, ecology, biology, or 
  • a related field; or 7-12 years of commensurate career experience.
  • Preferred certifications or training may include wetland delineation, rangeland health assessments, 
  • UAV pilot certification, field first aid, or other role-relevant natural resource and safety training.
  • OSHA/MSHA certification, equivalent safety training, or willingness to obtain required project-specific 
  • safety training.


Key Capabilities: 

  • Strong understanding of natural resource management, environmental permitting, reclamation 
  • standards, rangeland monitoring, wetland delineation, and field assessment protocols.
  • Demonstrated problem-solving ability in field and project settings, including flexibility, sound judgment, 
  • and responsiveness to changing conditions.
  • 7-12 years of relevant experience, ideally in natural resources, rangeland monitoring, environmental 
  • compliance, watershed planning, reclamation, infrastructure, mining, or energy projects.
  • Familiarity with state and federal environmental regulations, agency coordination, public land 
  • management processes, NEPA-related documentation, and local reclamation or development review 
  • requirements.
  • Strong technical writing, research, data management, public document development, and verbal 
  • communication skills.
  • Ability to travel to remote field locations and conduct multi-day field assignments across varied terrain 
  • and weather conditions.
  • Experience coordinating field crews, implementing established monitoring protocols, reviewing field 
  • data, and maintaining defensible project records.
  • A clean driving record.

Why KC Harvey

  • Be a key contributor to a collaborative culture that values expertise, initiative, and leadership
  • Contribute to the growth of a respected and technically excellent nationwide team, by leading high-profile mining and water projects throughout North America .
  • A competitive compensation aligned with experience and impact
  • Strong benefits and continued professional development
  • Significant opportunity for autonomy