Environmental Jobs
Location
Las Cruces, NM | United States
Job description
New Mexico State University is searching for a dynamic individual with a law degree (JD) and an agricultural degree, Bachelors required, Masters or PhD degree preferred in Agricultural Economics, Economics, Business, or closely related field to serve as an innovative and collaborative extension specialist in the Extension Animal Sciences and Natural Resources Department (EASNR) of the College of Agricultural, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences (ACES).
The Legal and Policy Specialist will conduct analysis and provide professional interpretation on federal, state and county statutes and policies influencing agricultural and natural resources in New Mexico. As a member of the Cooperative Extension Service, the Legal and Policy Specialist would be teaching and providing scholarly programs beyond the classroom to a broad diversity of New Mexico citizens and stakeholders. The position would not have a formal teaching appointment but would be available to guest lecture in the classroom
.• Develop and implement an effective Extension education program on legal topics relevant to agricultural producers and natural resources managers.
• Interpret and disseminate relevant legal interpretations of statutes, regulation, policy
and case law for practical use by clientele through mass media, publications, stakeholder meetings, symposia, and other proven Extension methods.
• Collaborate with NMSU Extension Specialists in formulation of legal interpretations relevant to specific disciplines (e.g., state and federal dairy industry environmental regulations and policies, National Environmental Policy Act, water law, animal welfare law).
• Write and revise Extension publications.
• Develop materials, teaching aids, methods and techniques for educational programs for off-campus educational programming.
• Participate in educational TV, radio and news media.
• Provide programs, training and assistance to county Extension agents in New Mexico.
• Provide legal interpretations of existing and proposed statutes, regulations and policies to the agricultural industries and natural resources managers in New Mexico.
• Establish a regional and national presence complimentary to the New Mexico Cooperative Extension Service.
• Acquire external funding to support, develop, and implement Extension programs.
• Maintain close working relationships with industry, statewide organizations and government agencies and other agriculture and natural resources groups.
• Actively participate in department activities by attending meetings and serving on appropriate committees.
• Other responsibilities as agreed to with the department head of Extension Animal Sciences and Natural Resources.
• Promote CES programs within the district to meet the LEADS 2025 Equity, Inclusion and Diversity goals prioritizing the program expansion to non-traditional demographics.
• Foster collaborations and participate in activities and on research teams that support the work of the Center of Excellence in Food and Sustainable Agriculture (CESFAS).
The Department of Extension Animal Sciences and Natural Resources is committed to providing the citizens of New Mexico with research based, practical and applied educational programming that meet the demands New Mexico has in the agricultural and natural resource communities. The Extension Animal Science and Natural Resources department provides educational information to the public, on public land policy, grazing management, brush and weed control, riparian management, livestock and dairy production and wildlife management. Specialists serve as information sources for Extension faculty and livestock and land managers. They also conduct regional and state workshops, and demonstrational and short-term research projects. Recognized as a top-tier university by U.S. News & World Report, NMSU is a welcoming community of talented faculty, staff and students who are working together to make a difference. As a NASA Space Grant College, a Hispanic-serving institution, and home to the first Honors College in New Mexico, NMSU offers an accessible education that shapes bright futures.
Preferred Qualifications
A PhD or Doctor of Law (JD) is required; preferred degree be in Agricultural Economics, Economics, Business, Natural Resources or agricultural related disciplines. Excellent communication skills appropriate for technical and non-technical audiences; demonstrated track record of collaborative work.
Documented evidence of favorable interactions with industry partners and producers.
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