Field-Based Conservation Delivery Specialist

American Bird Conservancy; Alpine (TX); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental

Retirement plan

Paid vacation

Travel lodging & meals

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

American Bird Conservancy (ABC) is seeking a Conservation Delivery Specialist for the Rio Grande Joint Venture in Alpine, Texas. This limited-term role focuses on enhancing wildlife habitat and working with partners to advance conservation goals.

The position involves fieldwork, data collection, planning, and collaboration with USFWS, TPWD, and other partners, with travel up to 25% and a strong emphasis on habitat restoration and community outreach.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or Bachelor’s with equivalent experience.
• Fundamental knowledge of water, environmental, agriculture and/or natural resource science.
• Excellent computer skills and ability to use databases and specialized software.
• Ability to communicate effectively with landowners, land managers and partners.
• Knowledge of grassland and/or riparian ecology.

Responsibilities

• Outreach to landowners and partners; advise/recommend habitat restoration projects.
• Write conservation implementation plans including mapping and site assessments.
• Establish and maintain grassland habitats and riparian zones.
• Collect monitoring data for restoration projects.
• Operate heavy equipment in support of restoration work.
• Provide technical assistance to partners on restoration techniques.
• Coordinate permits for restoration activities.

Skills

Landowner outreach

Written plans

Data collection

Communication

Habitat restoration

Education

Master's degree in biology/hydrology/ENV engineering/Geology/ENV science

Bachelor's degree with equivalent experience

Tools

Databases

Job description

American Bird Conservancy (ABC) is seeking a Conservation Delivery Specialist for the Rio Grande Joint Venture in Alpine, Texas. This limited-term role focuses on enhancing wildlife habitat and working with partners to advance conservation goals.

The position involves fieldwork, data collection, planning, and collaboration with USFWS, TPWD, and other partners, with travel up to 25% and a strong emphasis on habitat restoration and community outreach.