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Piping Plover Technician

The Nature Conservancy (All)

Remote

EUR 30.000 - 40.000

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Zusammenfassung

An environmental conservation organization is seeking a Piping Plover Technician to monitor piping plover populations and conduct nest monitoring at their preserve. This entails working outdoors in various weather conditions, often in remote locations. The ideal candidate will possess an Associate's degree in natural resources or environmental studies, along with experience in data collection and a valid driver's license. This position offers an excellent opportunity for career growth in conservation while collaborating with like-minded professionals.

Leistungen

Opportunity for career growth
Networking with field professionals

Qualifikationen

  • Associate's degree in natural resources or environmental studies or equivalent combination of education.
  • 6 months' experience in a related field.
  • Valid driver's license required.

Aufgaben

  • Complete annual monitoring of piping plover populations.
  • Participate in habitat enhancement project data collection.
  • Summarize monitoring and management activities in a report.

Kenntnisse

Data collection and analysis
Task management
Multi-language skills
Natural resource management
Bird monitoring and identification

Ausbildung

Associate's degree in natural resources or environmental studies

Tools

All-terrain vehicles
Motorboats
4x4 trucks
Hand tools
Jobbeschreibung
Piping Plover Technician

As our Piping Plover Technician (PPT,) you will be responsible for surveying piping plover populations and conducting piping plover nest monitoring at TNC’s John E. Williams Preserve. You will travel frequently throughout the management area and may work long and irregular hours in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, in uneven terrain and under physically demanding circumstances.

Responsibilities
  • Complete annual monitoring of piping plover populations, nest success, and fledgling success on the John E. Williams Preserve.
  • Participate in the collection of research data on plover habitat enhancement projects.
  • Complete a final report summarizing plover monitoring and management activities.
  • May perform other duties as assigned.

Are you looking for a career to help people and nature? Guided by science, TNC creates innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that people and nature can thrive together. We’re looking for someone who enjoys the outdoors and is passionate for conservation.

This is a great opportunity to grow in your conservation career and collaborate/network with other field professionals. If you want to make a difference and experience the beauty of nature where we work, we invite you to apply today!

What You’ll Bring
  • Associate's degree in natural resources; environmental studies or equivalent combination of education and 6 months’ experience.
  • Experience managing and prioritizing tasks from multiple sources.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license.
  • Experience in data collection and analysis to produce written reports.
Desired Qualifications
  • 2+ years in natural resource management (area of study.)
  • Multi-language skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.
  • Knowledge and field experience in natural resource management and ornithology.
  • Ability to operate all-terrain vehicles, motorboats, 4x4 trucks, trailering, and complete outdoor work using hand tools.
  • Ability to perform with a minimum of supervision and work cooperatively with a wide range of people.
  • Experience with bird monitoring and identification.
Who We Are

The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science‑based organization, we create innovative, on‑the‑ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We’re rooted in our mission and guided by our values, which include respect for all people, communities, and cultures.

Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.

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