Senior Land Conservation & Easement Planner

DNR - Maryland Environmental Trust; Maryland; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Maryland Environmental Trust is seeking a Conservation Easement Planner to actively conserve land by engaging landowners, soliciting, negotiating, drafting and completing conservation easement acquisitions. The role includes land conservation planning, baseline documentation, and collaboration with county staff, non-profits, and state agencies.

The position is based in Crownsville, Maryland and may require field work with exposure to varying weather conditions and natural elements,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, natural resources planning, management, or related field.
• Three years of experience in natural resources planning or applied environmental science.
• Experience working with landowners to permanently conserve their real property.
• Experience conducting real property records research (deed/mortgage/plat/title).
• Proficiency with land records databases such as MDLANDREC, FINDER, or SDAT Real Property Database.
• Valid Maryland motor vehicle operator's license.

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science, natural resources planning, management, or related field

Job description

The Maryland Environmental Trust is seeking a Conservation Easement Planner to actively conserve land by engaging landowners, soliciting, negotiating, drafting and completing conservation easement acquisitions. The role includes land conservation planning, baseline documentation, and collaboration with county staff, non-profits, and state agencies.

The position is based in Crownsville, Maryland and may require field work with exposure to varying weather conditions and natural elements,