Coastal Land Steward | Habitat Management & Fire

USA The Nature Conservancy; Fayetteville (NC); Sur place; USD 57 000 - 63 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health care benefits

401(k) plan with match

Parental leave

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Employee assistance program

Résumé du poste

The Southeast Coastal Plain Land Steward at The Nature Conservancy develops, manages and advances conservation programs and planning for small to medium geographic areas along the North Carolina coast. The role involves land management, restoration projects on TNC lands, contract administration for habitat management and supervision of interns, fire staff, and volunteers.

You will monitor conservation easements, perform preserve maintenance, and engage in public outreach while coordinating with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 3 years’ experience in natural resource management or similar field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in prescribed fire, FFT1 qualified or experienced prescribed fire practitioner with demonstrated skill and experience.
• Ability to complete arduous pack test (3 mile walk with 45lbs in 45 minutes or less).
• 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.
• Experience conducting training.
• Must have valid driver's license.
• Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.
• Strong inter-personal skills, including excellent communication (verbal and written) with staff, colleagues, partners and the public, effective leadership skills, the ability to work in a team environment, an understanding of conflict 3-5 years’ experience in natural resource management, similar field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Single Resource Boss qualified, willingness to work towards RxB2 Ability and willingness to apply science to decision-making and guide resource management activities.
• Experience interpreting and analyzing ecological monitoring data.
• Knowledge of ecological land management principles.
• Knowledge of current trends and practices in conservation, land management and natural resource preservation.
• Experience working independently with strong problem-solving and organizational skills; coordinating multiple projects, setting priorities with realistic deadlines, and working productively without close supervision.
• Ability to simplify and explain the principles of conservation science and practices to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience developing, negotiating, and implementing contracts, agreements and plans.
• Experience using ArcGIS products (mobile and desktop).
• Willingness to work long hours, especially during the burn season, and/or perform physically demanding and sometimes dangerous work, at times under adverse conditions.
• Familiarity with the plants, animals, and ecosystems of southeast North Carolina

Responsabilités

• Performs tasks with minimal supervision and makes independent decisions based on analysis, experience and context.
• Ensures program compliance with internal policies and external requirements.
• May work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain and under physically demanding circumstances.

Connaissances

Relationship building

Inter-personal skills

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Formation

Bachelor’s degree and 3 years’ experience in natural resource management

Outils

ArcGIS

Word/Excel

Description du poste

The Southeast Coastal Plain Land Steward at The Nature Conservancy develops, manages and advances conservation programs and planning for small to medium geographic areas along the North Carolina coast. The role involves land management, restoration projects on TNC lands, contract administration for habitat management and supervision of interns, fire staff, and volunteers.

You will monitor conservation easements, perform preserve maintenance, and engage in public outreach while coordinating with