Science & Planning Specialist

The Nature Conservancy (All); Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 54.000 - 58.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Nature Conservancy is seeking a CFL Science & Planning Specialist to develop and advance conservation programs for the Chattahoochee Fall Line. This hybrid, GA-based role reports to the CFL Program Director and works with multiple internal and external partners to drive land protection and stewardship strategies.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years in natural resources, with strong ArcGIS and communication skills in English. Travel and collaboration across teams are expected.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years in natural resource management.
• Ability to build relationships with diverse partners.
• Proficient in English writing and speaking.

Aufgaben

• Provides technical leadership and support to the CFL program and Georgia business unit.
• Plans and influences land protection, preserve management programs, and stewardship.
• Coordinates multiple projects, sets deadlines and manages to completion.

Kenntnisse

Relationship building

Independent work

English communication

ArcGIS

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in natural resources

Tools

Word

Excel

Web browsers

ArcGIS

Jobbeschreibung

Application Deadline: The position is open until filled; early application is encouraged.

What We Can Achieve Together:

The Chattahoochee Fall Line (CFL) Science & Planning Specialist will develop, manage and advance conservation programs, plans and methods for the Conservancy’s Chattahoochee Fall Line program. Your talents and efforts will help us achieve our ambitious land protection, conservation, and stewardship goals. Reporting to the CFL Program Director, this role collaborates with and supports the CFL Stewardship & Fire Program Manager as well as the CFL Land Protection Manager in advancing program goals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The CFL Science & Planning Specialist provides technical leadership and support to the CFL program and Georgia business unit and plans and influences land protection, preserve management programs, and stewardship. The CFL Science & Planning Specialist addresses critical threats to natural systems and individual species, fosters cross-site learning among conservation community, and supplies conservation planning teams with site or landscape level information relevant to the planning process. The CFL Science & Planning Specialist develops and implements conservation strategies and employs a full range of protection tools to acquire varying degrees of legal interest in land and implements a variety of strategies to secure public and private support for TNC conservation priorities. The CFL Science & Planning Specialist coordinates community support, informs and collaborates with key internal and external partners, coordinates multiple projects, sets deadlines and manages to completion.

RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE

• Supervises no staff but may oversee and direct work of office volunteers or interns.

• Performs tasks with minimal supervision and makes independent decisions based on analysis, experience and context.

• Ensures program compliance with internal policies and external requirement

We’re Looking for You:

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree and 3 years’ experience in natural resource management or similar field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Relationship building experience to work closely with a variety of partners, i.e., media, government officials, internal scientists.

• Experience completing tasks independently with respect to timeline(s).

• Experience with communication via written, spoken and graphical means in English and other relevant languages.

• Experience using common software applications such as Word, Excel, web browsers, etc.

• Skill and experience with ArcGIS software.

Desired Qualifications

• Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.

• 3-5 years’ experience in natural resource management, similar field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Ability and willingness to apply science to decision-making and guide activities.

• Experience / familiarity with principles of land acquisition and associated due diligence work.

• Familiarization with conservation easements and monitoring of same.

• Knowledge of ecological land management principles.

• Familiarization with ecological monitoring protocols and execution.

• Knowledge of / experience with longleaf pine conservation, including forestry, prescribed fire, and overall restoration techniques.

• Knowledge of current trends and practices in conservation, land management and natural resource preservation.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently, with assignments sometimes coming from a number of sources.

• Ability to coordinate project information from a number of sources to populate databases, create reports, plans, and produce manual files.

• Experience in training / sharing lessons learned with diverse audiences.

• Strong interest in learning about conservation field work (e.g. prescribed fire, monitoring, forest and grassland restoration, etc.) and becoming an active participant in such activities as knowledge, skill, and ability increases.

• Familiarity / experience with grant writing, management and reporting.

• Familiarity / experience with business contracting principles (working with vendors to gather bids, complete a contract, etc.).

• Strong administrative skills including attention to detail and numerical ability.

This position requires a valid driver's license and compliance with TNC’s Auto Safety Program. Employees may not drive Conservancy-owned/leased vehicles, rental cars, or personal vehicles on behalf of the Conservancy if considered "high risk drivers". To learn more about the Auto Safety Program, visit the Auto Safety information page. Employment in this position will be contingent upon completion of a Vehicle Use Agreement, which may include a review of the prospective employee's motor vehicle record.

Salary Information:

The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $62,000-$67,000. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidate’s actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate's location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment.

Work Location: This is a hybrid position requiring regular in-person attendance at our CFL Mauk, GA office. Candidates must be willing and able to reside within a one-hour commuting distance of the CFL office.

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. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s many reasons to love life inside TNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.

One goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. In addition to the requirements in our job postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job and consider each applicant’s unique experience. To quote a popular saying at TNC, “you’ll join for the mission, and stay for the people.”

What We Bring:

Since 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action, we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and partners, we impact conservation around the world! TNC offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work well-being benefits. Learn more about our Benefits and Perks here. We’re proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of the health and well-being of the people we employ.

Our recruiting process includes a rolling interview process to ensure we engage applicants in a timely manner. This means we may review applications in the order in which they are received. Once a strong candidate pool is identified, the role will be unposted. The timeline may vary depending on the expressed interest in the role, so we highly encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to equal employment opportunity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization is a priority, and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law. The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process. TNC is committed to offering accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process.