Job Tag: Conservation

Description

Incumbent serves as District Director for Vigo County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD), responsible for administering District operations, supervising assigned staff and volunteers, and serving as Resource Conservationist.

Examples of Duties

Oversees department operations, including conducting monthly staff meetings, assisting Supervisor with recruiting volunteers, reviewing position documentation, conducting annual performance reviews and evaluations, and hiring and terminating as warranted.

Supervises assigned staff and volunteers, including planning, delegating and controlling work assignments, providing training, and determining significant changes in job responsibilities.

Makes and approves purchases of District equipment and supplies, and assists with budget preparation, including making and approving travel, training, and time sheets of assigned staff.

Develops and provides training to various individuals and groups, and/or attends training programs, seminars, and conferences to maintain current knowledge of conservation issues and establish relationships with other groups and agencies.

Assists in planning of annual meeting and annual report, and assists with newsletter and website.

Serves as representative for District to local, State, and Federal agencies, including maintaining close working relationships with local units of government and local, state, and federal elected officials.

Attends monthly Board meetings, including continually updating Board on changes in federal, state, and local laws, programs, and activities that may impact SWCD.

Provides technical assistance to landowners for drainage, erosion, and other natural resource problems, including providing technical information on ponds.

Assists NRCS with survey and design of erosion control practices and related resource practices appropriate to various programs.

Provides information on soils to Area Planning and Health Department for plat reviews, and to the public on related conservation issues.

Develops tours, exhibits, demonstrations, and special meetings to promote proper conservation practices on the land.

Creates GIS maps for planning purposes and updates workload list. Performs related duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in natural resources, environmental science, engineering, agricultural or related field and five (5) years training and/or experience in natural resources, conservation, or related field. Management and supervisory experience preferred.

Must be at least 21 years of age.

Ability to meet all employer and Department hiring requirements, including passage of a drug test.

Working knowledge of Vigo County Soil & Water Conservation District functions and policies, memorandums of understanding, with ability to implement programs relevant to the enhancement of natural resources in the County.

Working knowledge of educational practices and techniques, with ability to develop, organize and present programs and activities for a variety of age groups.

Working knowledge of standard office procedures and computer software applications used by the department, with ability to apply such knowledge to a variety of interrelated processes, tasks and operations.

Working knowledge of standard English grammar, spelling and punctuation, and ability to prepare correspondence and detailed written reports as required.

Knowledge of operations and management, conservation practices, and erosion control, with ability to discuss conservation alternatives and best management practices with landowners.

Knowledge of budget preparation and administration, and ability to compute/perform arithmetic operations, prepare financial reports, and ensure compliance with funding source requirements.

Knowledge of basic filing systems and ability to create and maintain accurate and complete Department files/records.

Ability to properly operate standard office equipment, including computer, calculator, vehicle, survey equipment, no-till drill, hand tools, and tractor.

Ability to oversee department operations, including conducting monthly staff meetings, assisting Supervisor with recruiting volunteers, reviewing position documentation, conducting annual performance reviews and evaluations, and hiring and terminating as warranted.

Ability to supervise assigned staff and volunteers, including planning, delegating and controlling work assignments, providing training, and determining significant changes in job responsibilities.

Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with co-workers, other County departments, Natural Resources Conservation Services (NCRS), Farm Services Agency (FSA), Wabash Valley Association, Indiana State Department of Agricultural, Purdue Extension, and the public, including being sensitive to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversities, and disabilities.

Ability to provide public access to or maintain confidentiality of department information and records according to state requirements.

Ability to comply with all employer and department policies and work rules, including, but not limited to, attendance, safety, drug-free workplace, and personal conduct.

Ability to understand, memorize, retain, and carry out oral or written instructions, and present findings in oral or written form.

Ability to compile, collate, or classify data, analyze and evaluate data, and make determinations based on data analyses.

Ability to work alone with minimum supervision and with others in a team environment.

Ability to work on several tasks at the same time and work rapidly for long periods, occasionally under time pressure.

Ability to apply knowledge of people and/or locations, and plan and layout assigned work projects

Ability to read and interpret detailed prints, sketches, layouts, specifications, and maps.

Ability to occasionally plan and present public speaking presentations, fund raisers and special events.

Ability to occasionally work extended, weekends, and/or evening hours, and occasionally travel out of town for conferences, sometimes overnight.

Possession of a valid driver’s license and a demonstrated safe driving record.

The Natural Areas Manager will oversee the adaptive management, monitoring, and programming of 20+ acres of restored natural areas and 4.5 miles of coastline at Randall’s Island Park. The Manager is responsible for planning and reporting on restoration and engagement efforts while managing a team to build community partnerships with schools, environmental organizations, and researchers to enhance relationships, restoration efforts, and programs. The Manager reports to the Director of Environmental Programs and will work to develop and implement community and educational programs. The Manager collaborates closely with all departments to achieve programmatic outcomes and to further RIPA’s overall mission.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Natural Areas Management

With oversight from the Director of Environmental Programs and broad latitude for independent initiative and judgment, work to develop, implement, and manage all facets of adaptive management, ecological research, volunteer engagement, and environmental education programs for park visitors of all ages, including volunteers, students, families, and adults.
Oversee the development and implementation of the Park-As-Lab community research program.
Apply strong knowledge and best practices for managing plants, wildlife, and ecosystems toward restoration, resiliency, and engagement.
Plan and schedule assignments in all aspects of natural resource management and environmental programming.
Lead staff in performing all tasks necessary to maintain excellent health and overall appearance of the natural areas, forest resources, pathways, and shorelines.
Oversee day-to-day tasks and report back progress to the Director of Environmental Programs.

Staff Management

Supervise Restoration Coordinator, seasonal staff members, and interns to obtain quality performance, efficiency, morale, and teamwork toward managing the natural areas and programs.
Provide leadership through effective communication, coaching, training, and professional development.
Ensure that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed; bring problems to the attention of the Director of Environmental Programs/HR.
Collaborate with departments to maximize equipment and material usage and cross-train staff members.
Collaborate with other department managers on projects that would benefit from teamwork.
Serve as a positive influence and point of support for staff members across the organization.

Programming

Collaborate with the Director of Environmental Programs, Public Programs Manager, and Urban Farm Manager to plan for environmental-based programs/large-scale events such as volunteer groups, festivals, etc.
Conduct outreach and promote community events and volunteer opportunities by attending community events and meetings and interacting with the public.
Act as a RIPA ambassador, answering questions, leading volunteer events, and facilitating tours.
Collaborate on implementing outreach strategies to schools, community organizations, and individuals to encourage and maximize the use of facilities and programs on Randall’s Island.
Work with the Communications Manager to develop and plan for the distribution of materials to promote environmental awareness and engagement, including creating and editing text for brochures, signage, and promotional materials.
Support park-wide initiatives, programs, and events.
Perform all other general tasks as assigned by RIPA’s senior leadership.

Administrative Responsibilities

Assist with timekeeping by verifying and approving payroll for the Natural Areas department.
Review and approve invoices and submit them to the Chief Financial Officer, Controller, and Finance Associate.
Work with the Director of Environmental programs to prepare and manage budgets and track spending.
Maintain detailed records to track and present data regularly for grant and fundraising efforts, reports for the Board of Trustees and the Annual Programming Report.
Perform general administrative duties, as needed.
Perform all other general tasks as assigned by RIPA’s senior leadership.

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Master’s degree in biology, natural sciences, or related field and two years of experience in education, natural resources management, horticulture, or related field OR a Bachelor’s degree and five years of related experience
Minimum of two years of experience leading staff and/or interns.
Knowledge of wetlands restoration projects and general wetlands ecology.
Experience in identifying common native and invasive wetland plants and animals.
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
Must be able to work outdoors and coordinate and facilitate school, community, and volunteer events at the park.
Strong verbal communication and writing skills; ability to articulate and advocate RIPA’s mission.
Strong planning, organizational, and time management skills and strong attention to detail.
Ability to create and maintain positive working relationships, cross-organizationally.
Proven ability to make sound judgments and effectively solve problems.
Motivated and punctual, able to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Valid NYS Driver License.
COVID-19 Vaccination.

PREFERRED SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS

Two to four years in program management or a similar role.
Experience working in a non-profit organization.
Knowledge and interest in nature-based public programs.
Demonstrated track record of successful program implementation, volunteer management, and project planning.
Fluent in Spanish.

SUMMARY

This position will lead the development and implementation of conservation monitoring platforms, tools, and approaches in support of adaptive management for protected areas and field programs – particularly, WPZ’s flagship Tree Kangaroo Conservation Program and the 402,000-acre YUS Conservation Area in Papua New Guinea. Under their leadership, the zoo will demonstrably and measurably enhance the management effectiveness of the YUS Conservation Area supported by data and evidence-based decision making at the community, landscape, and program levels. The integrated collection and management of such data will contribute toward a culture of learning and continuous improvement within the Tree Kangaroo Conservation Program and the zoo’s field conservation program portfolio. Funding is secured for 18 months at this time.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

Guide, facilitate, and participate in the determination of data and management information needs according to the YUS Conservation Area’s management plans and priorities, and those of the Tree Kangaroo Conservation Program, together with the program team, customary landowners, and other stakeholders.
Review, research, and advise on the development and use of appropriate tools, technologies, and methods for the integrated collection and practical analysis of ecological and social data in support of adaptive management (including the use of Spatial Monitoring and Reporting Tool (SMART), Geographic Information Systems, and other tools as appropriate).
Provide direct, ongoing assistance to TKCP’s technical staff and partners throughout the implementation and continuous improvement of the conservation monitoring program in the YUS Conservation Area: 1) patrol planning, 2) data recording and analyses, 3) reporting and community engagement, and 4) adaptive management.
Develop partnerships and participate actively in networks relating to protected area management and monitoring, including the Spatial Monitoring and Reporting Tool (SMART) Network and the Pacific Islands Protected Areas Portal (PIPAP).
Evaluate protected area management systems, structures, and processes at all levels and advise on opportunities for integration and alignment.
Contribute toward the establishment of participatory adaptive management processes for the YUS Conservation Area, the Tree Kangaroo Conservation Program, and the zoo’s field conservation program portfolio.
Refine and maintain the Tree Kangaroo Conservation Program’s Strategic Plan Results Chains,with particular focus on evaluation and reflection for program development and planning.
Develop and oversee program workplans relating to Protected Area Management and Monitoring, including their implementation, quality assurance, and donor reporting.
Lead and contribute toward the development of grant proposals according to strategic priorities and needs in support of the YUS Conservation Area’s management effectiveness.
Collaborate with the zoo’s Evaluation and Impact team to calibrate and align monitoring efforts with the zoo’s overall conservation goals and objectives.
Develop and assist in the preparation of technical and operational reports for WPZ, TKCP, and other YUS Conservation Area stakeholders.
Review existing programming and make recommendations for areas of expansion.
Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Advanced degree in conservation, natural resource management, data sciences, monitoring and evaluation, geography, or other relevant fields
A minimum of three (3) years of experience with conservation monitoring, including system development, data collection, analyses, and reporting.
Familiarity and experience with protected area management, natural resource management, and/or community-based conservation programming.
Ability to provide broad strategic and system-level thinking, with an understanding and appreciation for the depth and details of the data.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, particularly Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
Experience with GIS software including managing geographic databases and layers, map creation, and spatial analysis.
Knowledge of relevant monitoring tools, methods, and techniques.
Experience in a cross-cultural working environment and virtual collaboration.
Ability to employ best practices and continually seek to improve effectiveness of the position while regularly demonstrating an approach to accuracy.
Ability to listen, give and receive feedback in a productive and professional manner. Able to translate vision into planning and implementation.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team within diverse teams and environments while treating everyone with respect.
Ability to communicate effectively and comfortably with audiences of different backgrounds and experiences.
Ability to communicate complex information in a way that is understandable and engaging to broad audiences, comfortable speaking to groups in a variety of settings.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to incorporate different perspectives, and work with diverse populations and stakeholders. Ability to successfully collaborate with both Woodland Park Zoo staff, Tree Kangaroo Conservation Program colleagues in Papua New Guinea, and external partners.
Ability to collaborate with experts in the appropriate fields at universities and other organizations.
Ability to work effectively as a team member and independently with limited supervision.
Organizational skills with the ability to balance and prioritize multiple tasks and requests, and meet deadlines in a professional manner.
Highly organized, efficient, solutions- and detail-oriented with excellent administrative and time management skills.
Flexible and responsive with ability to prioritize workload and schedules in a fast-paced environment with multiple agendas.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects with high energy and creative problem-solving skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position may be required to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to perform essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to a typical office environment and/or outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Pay: $72,000.00-80,000.00 annually plus benefits

The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) is an independent national nonprofit that uses science to protect our health, safety, and environment. We are scientists, engineers, economists, activists, and everyday people who develop and advocate for innovative, practical solutions to some of our planet’s most pressing problems—from combating global warming and developing sustainable ways to feed, power, and transport ourselves, to fighting misinformation, advancing racial equity, and reducing the threat of nuclear war.

The worsening effects of climate change and persistent systemic racism make it clear: we need intersectional climate action now. The Climate & Energy (C&E) program, which is the largest program at UCS with a staff of approximately 60 and an annual budget of $10M, is seeking a Managing Director to lead a highly capable, passionate and supportive team fighting to protect the planet and people:

Through a swift and just transition to a clean energy economy.
By holding fossil fuel companies and others accountable for the damages their products have caused, and their decades-long disinformation campaigns.
And, through sensible, science-based policies that will help those most affected by climate change.

The Managing Director will lead the overall team management, staff wellbeing, strategic vision setting and budget oversight for the C&E program. A successful candidate will demonstrate experience on ways to deepen the team’s efforts to be an anti-racist program and contribute to a collaborative work environment within the program and across the organization as well as with partner organizations, especially those working in environmental and climate justice spaces. The Managing Director help raise the visibility and support for climate and energy issues with multiple high-profile audiences, including the media, scientific organizations, foundations, and policymakers.

Responsibilities
Lead a high-performing, committed, and diverse team of roughly 60 professionals working to meet the UCS mission; coaching and mentoring the team; supervising senior- level staff, and supporting their professional development.
Maintain and promote a culture of transparency openness and accountability that encourages staff of all backgrounds and levels of seniority to feel confident, understood, and valued in communicating their ideas and/or concerns.
Ensure projects meet organizational values concerning justice and equity, and that campaigns and analyses are relevant for communities and people’s lives.
Provide overall management and oversight of all program activities, including budget, work planning, and personnel decisions.
Ensure that C&E consistently and effectively meets and deepens its anti-racism commitments, approaches, and practices as part of a science-based advocacy organization, infusing an anti-racism lens into science, environmental policy, and social impact.
Foster a culture that centers and values the voices and experiences of Black, Indigenous, and people of color, and where all staff can thrive and grow.
Strengthen UCS scientific and technical credibility and reputation for innovation by engaging with emerging issues and maintaining scientific excellence in the department’s output.
Represent and raise the visibility of UCS on climate and energy issues among key public, non-governmental, governmental, policy, and media audiences.
In collaboration with Development and Communications colleagues, develop proposals and presentations to raise the profile and funds for C& programs with UCS donors and foundations.
Guide and establish effective and strategic partnerships with external organizations and constituencies, and interdepartmental UCS collaborations.
Ensure the program has a cohesive process for measuring progress, accountability, learning, and revising work plans, as necessary.
Effectively assign responsibility and delegate tasks and decision-making authority to C&E managers and staff via existing or emerging structures so program’s functioning is effective, collaborative, and nimble.
Represent the Climate & Energy Program with the UCS board and executive team.
Requirements

Qualifications and Experience
At least fifteen years of professional experience required, including significant leadership and management experience as well as an understanding of the appropriate use of scientific and technical information in public understanding and the public policy process.
A proven ability to lead and inspire high-performing matrixed teams, include, and engage people, effectively delegate, and foster trust at all levels of staff are essential.
The position also requires strategic acumen and the ability to provide vision, set direction, and lead a talented team of scientists and analysts, along with campaign, advocacy, fundraising, and communications staff.
Expertise in climate and energy, a strong current knowledge of climate and energy policy issues, energy and climate justice, climate science, just climate resilience, and experience designing and leading effective advocacy campaigns for social change are essential. Demonstrable experience working on anti-racism, an ability to thoughtfully navigate, implement, and lead on issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and a deep commitment to advancing these values and cultivating and maintaining collaborations with environmental justice organizations.
Experience in key aspects of fundraising, including concept development, pitching ideas and cultivation of foundation and major donors; and budget management are required
Close familiarity with energy technologies, campaigning and litigation approaches, organizing, and government affairs is desirable.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills are required, including: a demonstrated ability and willingness to communicate effectively and credibly with public audiences, policymakers, leading scientists, and other experts.
Fluency in English is required, and Spanish language skills are desirable.

A master’s degree or a PhD in a relevant field would be a plus but is not required. Comparable training and/or experience can be substituted for degrees when appropriate.

Preventing Ocean Plastics

Pew’s preventing ocean plastics project aims to provide the evidence base for concerted global action to reduce the flow of plastic into the ocean. The project focuses on evaluating and identifying the economically and politically viable steps and catalyzing effective and efficient efforts and investments globally to reduce the flow of plastics entering the world’s oceans. Specifically, the project aims to help develop policies to address in-country plastic use and waste, unintentional microplastics, and plastics trade as well as increased accountability of public and private actions, all supported by the dissemination of research and tools.

Position Overview

The officer, preventing ocean plastics, will focus on building a plastics disclosure and reporting system working with CDP and other partners. This will include developing the technical and scientific aspects of the system, building support within the corporate and financial sectors, and in coordination with the director and project director, building partnerships with other organizations and funders.

The position is based in Washington, D.C. and is eligible for up to 60% telework from home; however, London, New York, and other locations and/or remote work in the U.S. or outside of the U.S. may be considered.

Salary Range: 96,000 – 108,000 USD depending on experience.

Responsibilities

In partnership with the director and project director, focus on building a plastics disclosure and reporting system.
Work with CDP and partners to support the development of the technical and scientific aspects of the corporate disclosure and reporting system.
In coordination with the director and project director, build partnerships with other organizations and funders and help to manage key relationships with relevant partners.
Engage with stakeholders to build corporate and policymaker support for the system, including developing webinars and workshops.
In collaboration with the communications team, research, write, and edit campaign materials for the new project, such as web content, advocacy materials, and fact sheets.
Develop contracts and budgets and manage and conduct oversight of contractors and consultants contributing to policy objectives.
Develop and maintain working relationships with decision makers, government officials and national and international institutions, corporations, as well as relevant NGOs in the field.
Represent Pew publicly at conferences, seminars, meetings, and events where related topics are being discussed. Serve on scientific advisory committees as requested.
Serve as a spokesperson in order to cultivate and engage key constituencies about the need for a corporate disclosure and reporting system for plastics.
Develop and maintain a broad knowledge plastics and metrics.
Contribute to and participate in tasks of the department as assigned, as well as broader Pew-related projects and activities as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
Minimum eight years of professional experience to include experience in reporting, disclosure, metrics, financial services and environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria. Experience in the international conservation arena, with a particular focus on or familiarity with ocean policy, marine science, or plastics, is preferred.
Prior to commencing employment with Pew, candidates for this position who were registered to lobby in any jurisdiction must certify termination of previous registration(s) and provide copies of termination notices with said jurisdiction(s) to Pew.Â
Excellent political, strategic and analytical abilities with proven program management skills to develop, execute and evaluate a range of diverse strategies to achieve goals.
Experience in developing and launching new programs or bodies of work in the international conservation and/or ESG arena.
Excellent oral and written communications skills. Ability to synthesize materials and to focus quickly on the essence of an issue and the means to address it. Confident in presenting one’s own ideas and diplomatically persuading others as appropriate. Ability to communicate complex ideas for a general audience, with strong public speaking skills and an ability to persuasively engage individuals or groups in dialogue that results in a desire to take action.
Well-developed skills in diplomacy. Able to work productively with a wide array of different people and institutions that frequently disagree with and may be in competition with one another.
Flexibility to work as part of a team or independently to meet goals. Must possess the capacity to work independently, be a self-starter and carry out project work independently of others as needed. Strong ability to think proactively, take initiative, and see tasks through to completion with appropriate follow-up.
Demonstrated ability to meet multiple deadlines by maintaining a high level of organization. Able to balance multiple priorities, remain attentive to details, organize time, and work autonomously on discrete projects.
Experience with media and other communication strategies to deliver policy recommendations and/or scientific findings to policy makers and the public.
Demonstrates a strong collaborative spirit.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Must be flexible, creative and consistent. A strong commitment to producing measurable results.
Seasoned judgment, able to make decisions, justify recommendations, and be responsive, clear and firm with colleagues and partners.​

Travel

Domestic and international travel expected approximately 20% of the time.

Trout Unlimited is a national organization with 300,000 members and supporters organized into over 400 chapters and councils nationwide. These dedicated grassroots volunteers are matched by a respected staff of organizers, lawyers, policy experts, and scientists, who work out of more than 45 offices across the country. Our mission is to bring together diverse interests to care for and recover rivers and streams, so our children can experience the joy of wild and native trout and salmon.Â

Position SummaryÂ

The Project Manager will initially focus on coldwater habitat connectivity and restoration in and around the Allegheny National Forest region. Project types include aquatic organism passage, sediment reduction, riparian restoration, and instream habitat improvements, and will occur on both private and public land. The Project Manager will be responsible for outreach to landowners, coordination with TU design staff, grant writing, ensuring environmental compliance, and overseeing implementation of restoration projects. Projects are carried out in close coordination with federal, state, and non-profit partners. This position works in collaboration with other TU staff and reports directly to the PA Coldwater Habitat Program Manager. This position can be based out of Trout Unlimited’s Lock Haven, PA office or a home office depending on location. Day trips and some overnight travel to job sites is required. This is a one-year term position with an opportunity to be extended.

Duties and Responsibilities

Identify, develop, and coordinate aquatic organism passage and restoration projects in Pennsylvania.
Assess or coordinate the assessment of project sites using various geomorphic and habitat survey techniques and standard surveyors’ equipment.
Assist with identifying funding sources and the preparation of budgets and grant proposals.
Coordinate all aspects of project implementation such as project design and permitting, budgeting, scheduling, preparation of bid packages, construction oversight, and inspections.
Manage project implementation including budgeting, scheduling, coordination of partners, contractor selection and oversight, and reporting.Â
Follow all TU policies regarding federal and state grant compliance, including procurement processes.
Collaborate closely with partners, including federal, state and local government agencies, and non-profit organizations.
Provide technical assistance, planning, and oversight on stream crossing installations through the Pennsylvania Dirt, Gravel, and Low-Volume Road Maintenance Program.
Foster and maintain positive relationships with landowners, TU partners, and funders to build a comprehensive network of community, nonprofit, business, and agency partners.
Additional duties may be assigned as necessary.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in hydrology, geomorphology, environmental engineering, fisheries biology, or related discipline is required.
A working knowledge of principles and practices of fisheries and aquatic resource management with a particular emphasis on fish passage and stream habitat requirements of brook trout.
Professional experience working with landowners, resource managers, and other stakeholders in a collaborative setting.Â
Ability to work independently and manage complex projects and multiple deadlines simultaneously.Â
Familiarity with federal and Pennsylvania state laws and regulations as they pertain to stream restoration.Â
Excellent written and oral communication skills.Â
Proficiency in GIS spatial data platforms.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.Â
Ability and willingness to travel. Valid driver’s license and own vehicle required.Â
·A passion for protecting and restoring trout and salmon and their watersheds.Â

  Desired Qualifications

Two to five years relevant professional experience.
Expertise in natural channel design, stream simulation design, large wood addition techniques, road/stream crossing design.
Professional experience in project management either in a lead or supporting role, including managing project budgets, contracting, procurement and project oversight.Â
Experience with surveying and construction project stakeout.
Experience in construction document development using computer aided design software such as AutoCAD Civil3D.

Work may at times be physically demanding. May require walking and maintaining balance on slippery surfaces and sloping, highly uneven stream banks, and in conditions of moderate streamflow; may require lifting, pulling, pushing, and carrying of field equipment over long distances. The position will also require day travel to remote areas.Â

Staff and leadership at TU understand that life outside of work is important to personal health, and we strive to create a healthy and family-friendly atmosphere. This is a full-time term position with a generous benefits package. The approximate salary is $55,000.Â

Definition: Under direction, plans, organizes, coordinates, and manages all functions and activities relating to the management, operation, development, protection, and utilization of a county park; does related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Positions in this class require broad knowledge of both the technical and scientific aspects of park programs and operations, as well as knowledge of the administrative aspects of park management needed to plan, organize, and direct the protection, development, and utilization of all park resources. This includes but is not limited to natural resource conservation, forestry and visitor services; operation of recreational facilities and concessions; public relations, including the development of informational material for interpretative talks and tour programs, demonstrations, and exhibits; the organization and direction of personnel; and the use of funds, facilities and materials needed to meet the objectives of park management.

Requirements: EDUCATION:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree. Major courses of study in park planning, engineering, horticulture, natural resource management or environmental sciences preferred but not required.

NOTE: Applicants who do not possess the required education may be able substitute additional experience as indicated on a year-for-year basis with thirty (30) semester hour credits being equal to one (1) year of experience.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

Experience in public land management, which may include the planning, promoting, organizing and/or administering of a comprehensive parks and recreation program, experience in the care, protection and maintenance of parks, playgrounds, recreational facilities and/or other tracts of land utilized by large numbers of people.

Experience in the review, analysis, and evaluation of budget, organization, and administrative practices and/or administrative experience in varied phases of business, industrial, or government involving the organization, direction, planning, coordination, or control of programs or activities may also prove to be helpful for this position.

Supervisory experience also a plus.

LICENSE:
Appointees will be required to possess a driver’s license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

Do you enjoy working to advance water use efficiency, inspire behavior change, and inform policy? The City of Bozeman’s Water Conservation Division is looking for a Water Conservation Specialist to assist with the development and implementation of water efficiency standards, educate community members about efficient water use, and apply professional standards to the planning, administration, coordination, and implementation of water efficiency requirements for new development projects.

The Water Conservation Specialist will be responsible for ensuring landscape and irrigation design and performance standards are met in proposed new development project applications through the review of landscape and irrigation plans. Additional responsibilities include developing recommendations for the implementation of new water conservation program measures, identifying opportunities to improve existing landscape and irrigation standards, assisting in the development and implementation of code standards and local policy revisions, educating community members about water conservation, and working with other City Departments to further water conservation efforts at City properties. This position requires an employee who can work in a rapidly evolving field, exercise independent professional judgment, and establish effective relationships with various internal and external audiences. This position performs work primarily in an office environment with occasional site visits.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in natural or environmental science, environmental studies, political science, natural resource management, urban planning, landscape design, or related field; and
Some (2 years) experience in water conservation, natural resources, planning, water sustainability, irrigation efficiency, irrigation design, or landscape design; or
Any combination of experience and training which provides the equivalent scope of knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work.

The Wilderness Society is focused on making America’s system of public lands part of the solution to the most pressing conservation challenges of our day: climate change, unprecedented species extinction and inequitable access to nature’s benefits. We work with diverse partners to find common ground around enduring, science-based conservation solutions, combining long term investments in community-led conservation, deep public lands expertise, and commitment to advocacy efforts that share voice, power, and impact.

The Southern Appalachian Senior Conservation Specialist is a core member of The Wilderness Society’s Southern Appalachian landscape team, bringing knowledge of landscape ecology, as well as an understanding of policy, and planning to our conservation programs. The position has the following primary responsibilities: implementing the conservation vision for the region with a focus on public lands, supporting the landscape team and partners with technical and planning resources, and representing TWS on local and landscape-level land management and planning collaboratives.

The Senior Conservation Specialist is part of the Field Conservation team and works collaboratively with staff across departments, including Research, Policy and Planning, and Communications. This position will lead and manage the U.S. Forest Service planning-related work of the Southern Appalachian landscape and will work with other landscape staff to involve partners who have historically not had a seat at the table. We anticipate up to 5 forest plan revisions, numerous landscape-scale and Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration (CFLR) efforts, and other administrative processes such as project level decisions and associated forest plan amendments. This position will add capacity to effectively engage in multiple years-long land management planning processes by preparing technical comments, contributing to record-building, and supporting community engagement.

This position plays an important role in supporting an inclusive organizational culture that is grounded in trust and accountability to shared goals and outcomes. TWS has made diversity, equity, and inclusion strategic priorities for the organization and the Senior Conservation Specialist will integrate these priorities throughout their work. Across our team, we aspire to be campaign oriented, nimble, collaborative, innovative, transparent, and supportive of staff – our greatest asset.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Work with the Southern Appalachian Landscape Team and interdisciplinary teams to design and execute a regional conservation vision, as well as conduct analysis of management implications for this conservation vision;
Support partners across the region with technical resources and capacity in agency decision-making processes and maintaining and restoring conservation values across the landscape;
Coordinate across TWS teams to organize specific TWS legal, policy, or science expertise to advance place-based opportunities;
Advise, support, and directly assist TWS staff and partner engagement in land management planning and other place-based agency decision-making processes. This includes applying relevant policies, developing and maintaining relationships with relevant agency staff and decision-makers, and supporting robust partner engagement;
Embed equity and elevate and support community and BIPOC voices as well as Indigenous values throughout work in this landscape and relevant national campaigns.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience & Competencies

Minimum 5-7 years demonstrated ability to coordinate complex processes involving a wide range of interests including local citizens and stakeholders, organizations, Tribes, federal, state, and/or local agencies.
Long-term vision for how to effectively move conservation forward including how to build durable, inclusive, diverse, and equitable coalitions.
Outstanding track record of working respectfully, transparently, and successfully in teams representing a rich mix of talent, backgrounds, and perspectives—across race, gender, and other identities as; well as ability to involve people who have been excluded from these processes;
Strong organizational, project, time, and data management skills;
Experience engaging in local, state, tribal, and/or federal agency decision-making, including through the effective application of environmental laws and policies, preparation of technical comments, and utilization of experts;
Ability to review and comment on agency proposals and environmental review documents and identify and execute important record-building opportunities;
Identify and capitalize upon opportunities to advance TWS national policies and priorities in Southern Appalachian place-based projects;
Ability to work successfully within complex multi-disciplinary campaign settings involving science and policy issues;
Excellent analytical, verbal and written communication skills;
Commitment to embedding equity throughout land management planning and other place-based opportunities to advance national policy objectives;
Willingness to travel for short durations;
Ability to organize, summarize, and display spatial data with GIS software for publications, posters, reports, PowerPoint presentations and other internal and external communication needs desired;

Denver Parks and Recreation is seeking a Park Horticulturist to perform weed control (both chemical and manual) restoration cultivation, care, and management in mostly native open space/hybrid park landscapes. This position will typically work daytime hours Monday – Friday and some weekends to accommodate volunteer groups or respond to snow removal. This position will support the Northeast district.

Job duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

Work outdoors alongside other team members and use leadership skills to guide less seasoned workers to implement best practices in horticulture:

Direct and perform spraying of herbicides and fertilizing

Direct and perform restoration and management of open space natural areas and wildlife habitats including growing, seedling, transplanting, cultivating, or weed management

Prepare, fertilize, amend, or condition soils for different types of plants or plant communities

Participate in the development of planting programs or planning restoration projects in natural open space areas

Make recommendations on weed management

Prepare reports and maintain records of plant maintenance, weed management and/or restoration activities

Safely utilize and maintain a variety of hand-powered tools, motorized equipment, and spray equipment:

Mixing, preparing, and appropriately applying chemicals

Spraying and recording noxious and invasive weeds in both natural areas and traditional turf

Develop and modify work plans to align with innovative approaches and best practices and utilize staff to accomplish goals and initiatives; determine work priorities and develop work schedules to provide adequate staff coverage

Mentor staff, contribute to development of performance goals and assist with formal HR processes

Perform related park maintenance tasks such as trash collection, bathroom maintenance and cleaning, vandalism repair/graffiti removal, and snow removal operations

About You

We are looking for a well-rounded and passionate horticulture professional looking to contribute to Denver’s mission to beautify parks for citizens and visitors. Our ideal candidate will thrive on a team that is flexible, dynamic, and values comradery and cooperation. The ideal candidate will be able to apply best practices and maintain high quality and attention to detail in highly visible public parks. Additionally, our ideal candidate will have:

Proficiency in caring for native plants, xeric landscapes, aquatic plants, ornamentals, and perennials

Experience with and knowledge of best practices in care of shrubs and turf grasses

Experience coordinating with seasonal staff and/or volunteers to accomplish tasks/projects

Current Certification in Pesticide Application by the State of Colorado is highly desired

We realize your time is valuable so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required minimum qualifications:

Education: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET, or TASC Certificate

Experience: Three (3) years of experience in the cultivation and care of a wide variety of ornamental/native plants OR horticultural/ecological restoration

Licensures/Certification(s): Requires a valid Driver’s License at the time of application. Requires Certification in Pesticide Application by the State of Colorado by completion of probationary period. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment

Equivalency: Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirement except for one year of experience in the care of a wide variety of ornamental/native plants or horticultural/ecological restoration. For example, successful completion of a Master Gardener Program may substitute up to four semester hours of course work. Relevant Continuing Education Units (CEU) in horticulture or Naturalist Training Programs may substitute for three semester hours at the rate of forty-five contact classroom hours of seminars, workshops, etc. Additional appropriate experience in horticulture, botany, natural resources, range management, or horticultural/ecological restoration may be substituted for the education requirement