Job Tag: Conservation

The Colorado Natural Heritage Program (CNHP) at Colorado State University, Warner College of Natural Resources, seeks 2-4 technicians to conduct field work on various projects in Colorado for the summer of 2023. CHNP’s main office is Fort Collins, Colorado, and the work will be primarily conducted in Southeastern Colorado.

Colorado Natural Heritage Program Zoology Team conducts remote, field-based surveys for various Colorado taxa. In 2023, the Zoology Team will be conducting rare amphibian surveys in Southeastern Colorado with potential additional projects that include bat surveys/acoustic monitoring, boreal toad monitoring, and general zoological inventory projects.

Projects:
Rare Amphibian Survey Project in Southeastern Colorado
This project is a Colorado Parks and Wildlife funded project to survey for rare amphibian species in Southeastern Colorado. Species include Couch’s Spadefoot Toads, Green Toads, and Western Narrow-mouthed Toads. This project employs a dual-frame sampling design where historical and randomized sites are surveyed in a standardized method. The majority of the sites are in Otero, Bent, Prowers, Las Animas and Baca Counties. The survey sites are predominately located on the Comanche National Grasslands with additional sites at State Wildlife Areas, TNC properties, and on private land. Technicians will travel to selected sites and complete surveys that adhere to the sample design and record all data on field forms. Most site visits will require tent camping in remote areas with occasional hotel or bunk house stays. A field vehicle will be provided. After a training period, the technicians will be expected to work independently while coordinating closely with the project leader.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Currently pursuing a B.S. degree in zoology, biology, natural resources, ecology, or related field.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license for field work
• Ability and willingness to hike off-trail in remote areas over rugged terrain for much of the field season required.
• Physically able and willing to work long hours in the field required.

Preferred Qualifications:
• B.S. degree in zoology, biology, natural resources, ecology, related field, or equivalent field experience (at least 2 years of field surveys).
• Ability to use a dichotomous key to identify animal species
• Experience collecting quantitative and qualitative field data in remote settings

The position requires a dedicated individual who will take direction from the Assistant Curators, General Curator, and/or Aquarium Operations Director in carrying out the operations of the Birds & Mammals exhibits of Adventure Aquarium. This includes all aspects of animal husbandry, exhibit maintenance, and holding system management.

Adventure Aquarium Culture:

Adventure Aquarium is in the business of creating memories worth repeating for our guests and staff. Join our enthusiastic and friendly team with a passion to exceed expectations. Together, we will create emotional connections that will last a lifetime!

What you’d be doing:

Provides for the needs of all animals in Hippo Haven, Penguin Island, Ambassador animals, Reptiles and Little Blue Beach by doing exhibit cleaning and holding system maintenance, diet preparation and feeding, and enrichment
Presents daily shows and presentations for the public
Maintains records pertaining to feeding, water quality analysis, enrichment, behavioral observations, training activities, and medical procedures
Maintains exhibit quality standards through regular maintenance and cleaning activities
Keeps work area clean and organized and reports mechanical failures to supervisors in a timely way
Assists in Husbandry department activities when needed
Participates in Aquarium related education, public relations, and membership programs including facility tours and lectures
Complies with safety and security directives, policies, and procedures
Performs other related duties as assigned
This position has been identified as Safety Critical with authorized operator requirements

Benefits/Perks:

Up to 100% paid tuition through Grow U program.
Profit Sharing and 401K Plan after first year of service
Free admission & complimentary tickets for family and friends
30 % discount at our Retail and Photo areas, as well as in-house food vendors

Pay Rate $16.25 hr.

The Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA), located in Northern Virginia outside Washington D.C., seeks an experienced ecologist to execute the mission for its countywide Landscape Legacy and Sustainability Program. The primary goal of the program will be to protect the capital investments made in ecological restorations on FCPA parkland which totals more than 25,000 acres and contains many rare species and habitat types. The Ecologist II will be responsible for the long-term management and maintenance of ecological restoration projects, rare plant community protection, and wildlife management support in FCPA properties. The primary duties of this position include managing ecological restoration projects to ensure ecosystem services such as biological diversity, water regulation, and erosion prevention. Tasks involve implementing maintenance plans, overseeing contractor ecological maintenance activities such as invasive plant control, monitoring the ecology and progress of restoration sites, and participating in prescribed burns. Other duties encompass protecting rare-classified plant communities and high-quality natural areas on parkland. The Ecologist II will install protection measures, manage invasive plants, control herbivory, modify forest stands, and implement erosion control strategies to protect FCPA’s most important natural communities. Additional responsibilities may also involve serving as field technicians, maintaining field monitoring devices, and supporting partner agencies in wildlife management efforts, such as Canada goose and white tail deer population management and assessment. The position offers a unique opportunity for an experienced ecologist to contribute to the preservation of Fairfax County’s natural resources. Apply now to join the FCPA team in ensuring a sustainable future for the county’s parks and natural areas.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in aquatic ecology, ecology, biology, botany, zoology, geography, environmental science, limnology, natural resource management or related field; plus two years of experience in water quality monitoring, terrestrial ecosystem assessment and management, data analysis and reporting, bioassessments (fish, macroinvertebrates, vegetative communities, wildlife) using standard protocols, and assessments of stream and/or terrestrial habitat conditions.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum of 4 years’ experience developing and/or executing ecological management plans for terrestrial ecosystems
Minimum of 2 years managing contractors engaged in ecological management activities
Minimum of 2 years’ experience using ArcMap or similar GIS software
Strong local knowledge of northern Virginia’s natural communities, flora, and fauna
Certified pesticide applicator license
Experience conducting prescribed fires or executing prescribed fire plans
Certifications, trainin

Function: Works closely with the BRI, SRSU, Dixon Water Foundation, Rio Grande Joint Venture, and other private and government conservation partners to establish and maintain synchronous lines of effort to accomplish the conservation goals and strategic priorities of the Alamito Creek Conservation Initiative (ACCI).

Scope: All projects performed by the ACCI, regional-level riparian restoration efforts.

Essential Duties: Oversees the planning, preparation, and execution of Alamito Creek Conservation Initiative operations. Develops the strategic restoration program for the ACCI. Organizes all meetings with conservation partners and landowners. Seeks additional funding from nongovernmental organizations, state and federal agencies, and assists cooperating landowners with cost-share opportunities. Enables the implementation and monitoring of on-the-ground projects, which will allow the development (with partner assistance) of a list of accepted regionally specific Best Management Practices (BMP) for riparian restoration.
The ACCI Coordinator will also serve as a primary lead in outreach and education efforts by coordinating field days and workshops that can assist in demonstrating the benefits of BMP implementation to landowners and other constituents.

Requirements: Advanced degree in Range, Wildlife, Natural Resource Management or related field.
Documented supervisory experience in natural resource conservation programs, and a record of effective leadership, management, and organizational skills. Familiarity with the function and management of riparian systems.
Excellent administrative skills including: experience with budgeting, supervision, strong communication skills, computer literacy, and humanistic skills – ability to work with individuals (community members, conservation partners, and landowners) in diverse areas, and an established reputation as an asset to multiple-partner conservation efforts.

Preferred Qualifications: At least five years of experience in natural resource conservation administration, preferably including supervisory experience. Familiarity with the Trans-Pecos, its citizenry, and the region’s natural resources. Familiarity with fiscal procedures. Experience in grant writing and fund raising.

The Houston Parks and Recreation Department is dedicated to building a sustainable community and enhancing the quality of urban life by providing safe well-maintained parks and offering affordable programming for our community. To achieve this mission, HPARD is seeking a Park Naturalist to join its Greenspace Management Division.

Provides field coordination of habitat restoration sites, including overseeing volunteer workdays and events, overseeing natural resources field staff, creating daily tasks and goals for field work, keeping records of completed work, and field-based data collection.
Conducts vegetation management, natural area restoration, and invasive species removal utilizing manual, mechanical, and chemical methods.
Provides oversight of natural resources contractors and crews.
Directs research and study for staff, students and other groups to emphasize scientific, historic, and natural features of parks, forests, natural areas, and historic sites.
May be required to train and supervise volunteers in nature programs, greenhouse operations, or various park activities.
Supervises, coordinates, trains, and evaluates personnel job assignments.
Confers with staff to determine subjects and schedules for educational projects.
. Provides educational services by explaining regulations; answers community requests, needs and complaints; and provides information about the surrounding regions and natural area management.
Prepares, assembles, and distributes educational materials and conducts educational presentations and training programs.
Performs miscellaneous tasks as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS
This position occasionally requires stooping or bending. Occasional light lifting such as three or four reams of papers or books (up to 20 pounds or an equivalent weight) and is physically demanding and will require walking and standing in outdoors approximately 70% of the time. There are routine discomforts from exposure to moderate heat, cold, moisture/wetness and unpleasant air conditions. May involve routine exposure to soiled materials and light chemical substances such as cleaning solutions.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Biology (field or wildlife), environmental science, natural science, or a closely related field.

Knowledge of local flora (plants) and fauna (animals) is required.

Required to become a Texas Master Naturalist within 12 months of hire.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
One (1) year of experience in environmental/outdoor education and program planning and implementation are required.

Directly related professional experience may be substituted for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Prior experience working with children in an educational or camp environment is preferred.

Position Summary: The Project Manager position is a full-time position in bridge construction in California Trout’s regional office in San Diego, California. California Trout (CalTrout) is an environmental nonprofit organization, based in San Francisco with eight regional offices state-wide, whose mission is to protect and restore wild trout, steelhead, salmon and their waters throughout California. The Project Manager will be the Owner’s representative during implementation of a major bridge construction project in San Diego County to benefit endangered Southern California steelhead.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to participate in an $18M environmental construction project that is underway to help restore the Santa Margarita River and its aquatic ecosystems. The successful candidate will have strong project and construction management skills; experience in bridge construction and contracting; will provide guidance on risk assessment and liability issues; and will work internally with CalTrout staff and externally with the Construction Manager, County of San Diego, landowner and stakeholders to successfully complete this bridge construction project by mid-2024.

Job Description: The Project Manager will work externally with contracted Construction Manager, engineers, biologists, permitting consultants, San Diego County staff, state and federal agency personnel, landowner and stakeholders; and internally with CalTrout project and finance staff to implement the project on time and on budget. Externally, the PM will work with Construction Manager on construction implementation. The PM will work with stakeholders and landowner to communicate project schedule to trail users and oversee project site restoration and associated contracting. Internally, the PM will manage all aspects of CalTrout’s bridge project finances including cash flow, invoicing to multiple state agencies, progress reporting, prevailing wage compliance; perform contracting and procurement functions, and advise on risk and liability issues. The PM will report to the Regional Director and work with CalTrout administrative staff to implement the Project Data Management Plan, Long-Term Monitoring Plan and Land Management Plan.

Diversity

CalTrout strongly embraces diversity and inclusion principles throughout our organization. We value the many perspectives that arise from a variety of cultures, races, gender, religions, national origins, ages, sexual orientations, and other ways we identify ourselves. CalTrout recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status. Our organization expects its employees to both respect and encourage the range of perspectives present inside the organization and with our valued partners.

Primary Responsibilities

Project Construction Management: provide technical and administrative activities to complete the work as stated in the Job Description. This includes external and internal project management functions as described, managing multiple grant agreements running concurrently, assuring all permit conditions met, oversight of data collection and reporting, natural resource monitoring and land management; knowledge of construction terms and AASHTO standards, risk assessment and mitigation, contractual liability terms
Budget management: Keep gold-standard financial records in an audit-compatible format consistent with organizational needs for projecting cash flow across multiple funders, tasks and quarters; administering subcontracts, invoicing and payment tracking; tracking project schedules; drafting and finalizing quarterly progress and final reports
Grant administration: Prepare invoices and reports, track deliverables
Reporting: Create reports and high-quality presentations utilizing Excel and PowerPoint, WebEx; deliver presentations at professional conferences
Public Outreach: Lead public outreach and engagement activities as requested, communicate with The Wildlands Conservancy, Fallbrook Trails Council, and other local interest groups

Education and Experience

A bachelor’s degree in construction management with an emphasis on conservation biology or related discipline, with at least five years directly relevant construction experience
Bridge construction experience preferred; examples of three similar work products required
Demonstrated leadership experience, including ability to motivate, lead, set objectives and project schedules
Experience designing, implementing and directing complex projects, meeting deadlines and ensuring program accountability and legal compliance
Experience working with state/federal agencies and knowledge of government workings, and of federal, state and local laws that affect construction, permitting and restoration objectives
Working knowledge of computers and software including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project and/or GIS required

Skills and Knowledge

At least five years as lead project manager demonstrating technical, industry, contractual and construction expertise
Professionalism and excellent communication skills
Strong writing and analytical skills; and ability to prioritize workload
Ability to implement construction and safety plans; communicate change orders
Ability to recognize and resolve issues effectively and quickly
Interdisciplinary team building skills; ability to work within multi-regional staff structure
Advanced computer skills for MS Project, excel, word, ppt, GIS, Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD
Self-starter with strong sense of ownership; ability to work independently and in teams.

The Naturalist Program Coordinator is key to building and executing a dynamic program that will create enriching opportunities for Cal Poly students and faculty to help create a more environmentally literate and engaged public. This position will provide dedicated support for the collaborative efforts between partner organizations and the Cal Poly Center for Coastal Marine Sciences. The person in this position will develop a scope of work and robust plan to achieve the program long-term goals including providing Learn by Doing experiences for students that creates an industry pipeline for full-time employees following graduation as world-class expedition professionals, naturalists, and scientists.

The Cal Poly Naturalist Program will provide eager, well-educated Cal Poly students to serve as hosts and educators for guests of partner organizations while fulfilling Cal Poly’s promise to provide meaningful Learn by Doing opportunities to its students. In addition, it provides faculty with the opportunity to share their research and commitment to Learn by Doing with the public. The Program Coordinator will work with partner organizations to streamline recruitment, prepare knowledgeable and enthusiastic interns, provide a robust faculty and educational presence on expeditions, and result in an exceptional group of professionals entering areas of public education and interpretation, stewardship, and environmental programs.

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from an accredited four-year university or equivalent experience.
Minimum 2 of years of general office support/education experience.
Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to independently plan, organize, coordinate, and perform work in various situations where numerous and diverse demands are involved.
Ability to set own priorities when coordinating multiple assignments with fluctuating and time-sensitive deadlines.
Ability to use tact and diplomacy to effectively handle a broad range of sensitive interpersonal situations with diverse personalities, and to respond to conflicts and problems constructively.
Excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to effectively communicate information in a clear and understandable manner.
Demonstrated experience organizing and managing disparate workflows to meet schedules and requirements.
Ability to initiate, establish and foster a positive, cooperative, and productive working relationships with diverse populations and stakeholders (i.e., current students, prospective students and families, faculty, staff, administrators, donors, public, etc.).
Excellent computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel, OneDrive, Outlook, and PowerPoint), Adobe Sign, web-based productivity tools, databases, and internet resources, as well as familiarity with using Zoom as a communication platform.
Working knowledge of or the ability to quickly learn university infrastructure, as well as administrative policies and procedures.
Demonstrated ability to compile data and write reports related to programs.
Ability to travel to meet with partner organizations.
Potential to join expeditions as a representative of Cal Poly as a mentor for program participants.
Ability to lead others in managing tasks; train and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel.
Ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Possession of a valid California Driver’s License and satisfactory driving record.
A background check is required for all regular benefited positions.
The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

The Forest Modeling Research Cooperative (FMRC) in the Department of Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation at Virginia Tech, is hiring a full-time research associate or senior research associate. The FMRC is a leading research cooperative in the region that develops forest growth and yield models, decision support tools, and advanced inventory methodology for both planted and natural forests. The research associate will be directly involved in all aspects of the cooperative’s research program and other day-to-day operations. The Senior Research Associate will provide additional support through developing and leading original research projects that are in line with cooperative goals and objectives.

Required Qualifications:
• M.S (Research Associate) or Ph.D. (Senior Research Associate) in forestry. An advanced degree with significant related work experience may be considered in lieu of the Ph.D. for the senior research associate rank.
• Proficiency in statistics including the use of software (e.g. R, python)
• Experience with forestry field studies and inventory methodology
• Ability to travel and work outdoors in forested environments in inclement weather

Preferred Qualifications:
• Publication record in peer-reviewed journals (required for Senior Research Associate)
• Programming skills (e.g. C, Fortran)
• Work experience in forest industry, public agencies, or related fields

The Forest Stewards Guild is hiring a full-time Project Coordinator position in Santa Fe, New Mexico to support field data collection, GIS operations, data management, statistical analysis and data reporting related to landscape monitoring for the Guild’s Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Program (CFLRP) projects. As a key member of the staff running the Guild’s CFLRPs, your position will ensure that the projects meet objectives to restore forests and watersheds to desired conditions and ecological integrity. Candidates should have strong analytical and organization skills, knowledge and experience in ecological monitoring and conservation, a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, and a desire to advance creative solutions to better understand the complexity of forest and watershed management.

The Ecological Monitoring Coordinator will support strategic, landscape-scale, cross-boundary forest management as part of the Rio Chama CFLRP that began in early 2022, and the Zuni Mountains CFLRP. The Coordinator will be responsible for maintaining various forms of monitoring data, analyzing and preparing data for reports, working collaboratively with multiple partners, and assisting model runs to understand how forest and watershed treatments are impacting landscape resilience.

The successful candidate will work with Guild staff, partners, and members of the 2-3-2 Cohesive Strategy Partnership (www.232partnership.org) to identify existing data sources, collect and manage field data, and analyze monitoring data using spatial tools like GIS and statistical tools such as Excel and R. The Coordinator will organize cross-boundary, cross-jurisdictional data sharing and analysis to promote landscape monitoring across tribal, federal, state, and privately managed lands in northern NM and southern CO. In addition, the Coordinator will apply best practices to develop monitoring and evaluation methods that enhance our efforts. As additional project needs are identified, the Coordinator will collaboratively develop solutions to move project outcomes forward. The successful candidate will help fulfill the Guild’s mission of ecological forestry in the Southwest United States and advance existing projects as needed by providing staff support for other forest conservation projects in the region.

The successful candidate will have a degree in forestry, ecology, natural resource management, geography, geographic information systems, statistics, or related field with professional experience. This individual will have excellent organizational, communication, and written skills, the ability to work outdoors in remote locations, and a desire to support ecological forestry. Previous experience managing data and working collaboratively with diverse partners in the Southwest, is highly desirable.

Among other duties as assigned, the successful individual will:

Independently manage their own project work-flow and collaborate with a team using software such as Asana, Slack, and Microsoft Teams.
Refine and implement shared monitoring protocols across the CFLRP landscape to assess social, ecological, economic objectives.
Develop and improve data organization and storage methods, appropriate to data type.
Collect and analyze monitoring data using comprehensive all lands forest and fuels decision management support software, including mapping and modeling add-ons.
Leverage existing data sources and monitoring efforts to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the monitoring program.
Support vegetation map updates based on forest treatments and disturbances.
Design and develop ArcGIS geodatabases and web mapping applications.
Assist with the installation of GIS software and the configuration of field data collection equipment.
Lead statistical analysis of ecological monitoring data, including factoring in multiple variables, to understand change over time, with support from other staff and partners.
Support project reporting and information sharing to diverse audiences by producing figures and maps of data and analyses.
As projects require, work in variable weather conditions, in remote locations, on difficult or hazardous terrain, and in other physically demanding environments.
Maintain and grow partnerships for Southwest programs.
As needed and desired, may support Guild prescribed fire operations.
As needed, may support other CFLRP or collaborative forestry projects.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in forestry, ecology, natural resource management, geography, geographic information systems, statistics, or related field with professional experience.
Experience with geographic information systems (GIS) technologies and products, including ESRI ArcGIS software, extensions, and ArcGIS Online.
Ability to develop and analyze spatial information with GIS and the design principles of geodatabases.
Experience managing a data repository and organizational schema for project and monitoring data.
Experience developing QA/QC protocols for various forms of data.
Experience applying statistical methods.
Experience analyzing ecological data using statistical software such as R.
Experience collaborating with multiple diverse partners and stakeholders.
Clear verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work both independently and with a team.
Strong organizational skills.
Strong technical writing skills.
Effective knowledge of common software applications.
Valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of or experience in Southwest ecosystems.
Certified UAV pilot with experience collecting and processing imagery.
Experience using FragStats.
Experience with disseminating scientific and complex project information to the public.
Experience working with wildland and/or prescribed fire.
Master’s degree in fire ecology, forestry, environmental science, biology, geography, statistics, or other natural resources field, or five years equivalent experience of professional work.

The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium is looking for its next Director of Conservation. Candidates must be dynamic and detail-oriented leaders who excel in building relationships, customer service, strategic thinking and bringing people together. This position will oversee the conservation department and will be directly responsible for building and growing the Zoo’s conservation programs and ensuring the zoo meets our strategic goals of sustaining resources, uniting our communities and being a champion for animals.

With new leadership, the Zoo is pursuing a new vision that centers around best practices for animal care, education, employee engagement, diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility, customer service, community engagement and partnerships and overall excellence.

The Pittsburgh Zoo is currently accredited by the ZAA, Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and is certified by American Humane. The Zoo is currently enrolled in the AZA’s Pathway towards membership program and applied in February for AZA accreditation.

JOB SUMMARY

The position of Director of Conservation exercises considerable authority and direct responsibility in the overall management and direction of the conservation department in a manner which continues the Zoo’s leadership on a national and international level. The Director of Conservation will ensure that the goals and objectives established by the Pittsburgh Zoo in support of its mission and strategic plan are met both at the zoo and the zoo’s 1,000 acre off sight facility, the International Conservation Center (ICC). Responsibilities include departmental strategic planning, program development and implementation of both in situ and ex situ programs, collaborating with other institutions and organizations, personnel hiring, training and evaluation, budget development and management, participation in site and facility planning, assistance in development and fundraising activities, professional networking, public relations and public speaking. This is a Senior Leadership position which reports to the Vice President of Living Collections and may be required to serve as on-site supervisor for the entire facility.

Essential Job Functions:

Helming a collaborative process between the conservation department and other departments in the zoo to further the zoo’s mission;
Provide leadership to the department in the form of long-range planning;
Work with senior leadership on conservation strategy for the organization;

Responsible for conducting and reviewing ongoing conservation programs. Programs may be either ex situ or in situ.
Serves as the liaison between other departments as a member of the Senior Staff team.
Facilitates the Zoo’s involvement in all types of conservation programs. Administers the Pittsburgh Zoo’s Conservation Fund which funds researchers worldwide.
Develops and implements conservation efforts at the Zoo’s International Conservation Center.
Work with senior staff to ensure conservation initiatives occur throughout all departments.
Represents the Zoo to national and international agencies, board committees and the media.
Publish findings of the zoo’s conservation work in scientific journals. Writes and publishes popular articles, presents both scientific and popular lectures.
Establishes relationships with local universities and colleges, academic institutions, local government and non-government organizations to develop collaborative research programs. Maintains established relationships with universities and conservation programs abroad.
Coordinates efforts with the Zoo’s international partners.
Participate on and help guide the zoo’s Green Team.
Oversees and provides guidance for all departmental hiring, firing, performance review and disciplinary procedures.
Oversees the preparation and monitoring of the Departmental budget and oversees project budgets.
Responsible for writing grant proposals and follow-up reports.

Actively participates in spring and fall staff retreats;
Live the core values of the institution

Other Functions:

Occasionally serves as zoo senior supervisor on weekends and holidays.
Develops and coordinates safety effort within the department;
Must be an active member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).
Performs all other duties as assigned and directed.

Performance Factors:

Successfully builds and maintains a diverse conservation portfolio that meets AZA requirements and contributes directly towards the conservation of species.
KPI’s for conservation programs success.

Attendance and Dependability: The employee can be depended on to report to work at the scheduled time and is seldom absent from work. Employee can be depended upon to complete work in a timely, accurate and thorough manner and is conscientious about assignments.
Communication and Contact: The employee communicates effectively both verbally and in writing with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the Zoological Society.
Relationships with Others: The employee works effectively and relates well with others including superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the Zoological Society. Exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others, and works to maintain constructive working relationships.
Provides excellent customer service in the areas of guest relations.

Qualifications
Experience and Education

Position requires a Bachelor of Science degree in biology, zoology, environmental science or a related field or equivalent life experience. Minimum of six years’ experience in conservation or related field in a supervisory capacity is required. Four years’ experience with national and international conservation initiatives that include programs that the candidate has personally developed and initiated successfully. Valid PA driver’s license (within 6 months of hire).
Skills and Aptitudes

Knowledge of:
Conservation issues and principles
Propagation and husbandry of various species
Budget planning
Demonstrated ability to:
Train, lead, supervise, and direct the work of others
Communicate effectively (both oral and written) to a wide variety of audiences
Maintain effective working relationships with other departments, staff, professionals from other zoo organizations, and the general public.
Prioritize and delegate work.
Standardize operations across the department.
Computer skills – Fluency in Microsoft Office.

Preferred Experience

Bilingual