Job Tag: Conservation

Paul Smith’s College is a small, private baccalaureate and associate degree-granting institution located on a 170-acre campus on the shores of Lower St. Regis Lake, within the 6 million-acre Adirondack Park of northern New York State. The College owns 14,000 acres of adjacent lands composed of forest and lakes. The College is committed to providing its students with an outstanding undergraduate experience through engaged teaching, experiential learning, and personal attention.

Our programs in Forestry provide an extensive “hands-onâ€ field experience. Students utilize and participate in the management of a variety of educational and service sites including active timber-harvest areas, a commercial sugarbush, and numerous forest research and demonstration sites.

Description:

The Assistant/Associate Professor of Forestry (depending on qualifications) primary focus is enriching and supporting our dynamic forestry program.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Teach Introduction to Forestry.
Teach Woodlot and Forest Management.
Teach Understory Flora.
Participate in student advising.
Conducting research or outreach that addresses regional forestry issues involving student participation.
Working with student clubs and other community engagement associated with the program.
Potential assignment to assist with field for other courses.

Qualifications:

Minimum of a Master’s degree in forestry or a related field.
Demonstrated experience with teaching forestry topics.
Record of productive research/outreach and professional development.

Training and practical experience in forestry.
A strong commitment to teaching and providing personal guidance to undergraduate students.
The capacity to teach a variety of courses and pursue research/outreach interests in forestry, and professional involvement with the community.
Candidates with a Ph.D. in forestry are highly preferred.
Broad experience, especially with GIS, general ecology, and/or wetlands, is highly preferred.
Demonstrated experience teaching introductory and advanced courses meeting the needs of students with a wide range of backgrounds, interests, and abilities, is preferred.
Candidates that demonstrate interest in facilitating career success of students through developmental advising and involvement in student chapters of professional societies are highly preferred.

The mission of American Bird Conservancy (ABC) is to conserve birds and their habitats – the places birds need to thrive – across the Americas. We are a growing group of 125+ dedicated staff, located across the United States and with a network of partners from Canada to Chile. Each year, we grow in budget and staff, and we deliver more results aimed at preventing bird species extinctions and reversing declines that are reducing populations of nearly all bird groups. Our work is guided by our principles, which include a commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI).

The Southeast Region generally extends from Virginia south to Florida across the Gulf Coastal states to eastern Texas and across Arkansas, Tennessee, and Kentucky. . The Southeast Regional Director (RD) is responsible for leading and/or coordinating ABC conservation programs and projects for priority bird species in major ecosystems across the Southeastern U.S. including Bottomland Hardwood, Longleaf and other open Pine, Upland Hardwood and mixed forests, and sustainably managed working forests; Eastern Grasslands, Glades and Barrens; and Coastal Habitats including beaches and dunes, marshes and other wetlands, maritime forests and other coastal forests such as oak mots and cheniers.

The position is responsible for building high level relationships with public and private partners and conservation stakeholders, supporting established partnerships such as Migratory Bird Habitat Joint Ventures, fundraising, program planning and management including budget, supervision, and reporting, and communicating effectively about needs and accomplishments. National and regional level duties include but are not limited to liaison with Partners in Flight Eastern Working Group, Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies, Sustainable Forestry Initiative, National Council for Air and Stream Improvement, coordination with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service regarding Joint Ventures, and Atlantic and Mississippi Flyway Nongame Technical Sections. The Southeast RD supervises ABC staff in the multiple Migratory Bird Habitat Joint Ventures, Gulf Coast Conservation Program, Southeast Sustainable Forestry, and other full time and/or contract positions as needed and as funding is available.

The RD will also help oversee grants and agreements in the region. This position works closely as part of ABC’s Regional Team that includes the Great Lakes, Central, Southwest, and Northwest in the U.S, and Central and Latin America and Caribbean Regional Directors. The RD also works closely with other ABC programs including Communications, Policy and Advocacy, Threats, Development and Finance.

The position requires knowledge of, and experience with Southeastern U.S. habitats and species, conservation agencies and organizations, and conservation partnerships. The RD maintains a great deal of contact, in person and by telephone and correspondence, with the public, government agencies, companies, landowners, and potential and existing donors.

This work requires initiative, innovation, excellent supervisory skills, excellent communication skills, experience in getting on-the-ground results for bird conservation, strong selling and writing skills, ability to manage multiple projects and responsibilities, ability to work independently and as part of a team, and attention to detail. The RD must be articulate and responsive in representing ABC internally as well as with partners and others within the bird and broader conservation community.

Primary Duties:

Lead efforts to develop and implement priority bird conservation programs and projects in the Southeastern U.S. and support corresponding conservation efforts to meet needs during migration and winter, particular relevant to finding solutions to the 3 Billion Bird loss.
Develop and implement ABC’s BirdScapes conservation initiatives in the region with coordination across regions to address range-wide species needs.
Supervise ABC staff and contract positions in the Southeast Region, including supporting, training, mentoring, developing work plans, and regular contact to support employee development, assess progress against goals, and recognize accomplishments.
Assist with identifying and raising funds from regional funding sources for the program in coordination with the Development Division.
Develop excellent working relationships with major conservation stakeholders and funders in the Southeast Region including federal and state agencies, corporations, private landowners, universities, and conservation organizations to advance bird conservation.
Develop annual plans and budgets for the Southeast Region as part of ABC’s annual planning process. Work with Finance and Development Divisions throughout the year to manage spending and meet capacity needs.
Provide regular content on Southeast Region bird conservation initiatives, progress, and accomplishments to ABC’s Communication team for use on our website, social media, publications and press releases.
Work with ABC Advocacy and Threats teams to monitor policy and threats in the region and work with the team to support ABC’s initiatives.
Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

A master’s degree preferred or a bachelor’s degree with at least seven years work experience in wildlife conservation, conservation biology, forestry and wildlife, habitat management and restoration, natural resources conservation and management, or other appropriate combination of education and experience.
Ability to work independently and with teams, efficiently, accurately, and keep deadlines.
Ability to work with a wide range of people at all levels.
Exceptional selling, communications, and problem-solving skills, in person and in writing.
Demonstrated ability to strategically plan annual and long-term programmatic goals and develop budgets to support achieving those goals.
Willingness to travel.
Willingness and ability to work outdoors, sometimes for extended periods under challenging environmental conditions including heat, humidity, remoteness, and insects.
Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen, or Permanent Resident
Background screening required

The Albemarle County Conservation Easement Field Monitor is an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual who is passionate about land preservation. This position requires being detail-oriented with knowledge of natural resources, conservation easements, GIS mapping, land use planning, and working in the field with landowners on conservation. This is a non-exempt, part-time temporary position and is not eligible for benefits.
Essential Functions:

Conducts site visits to assess the condition and compliance of conservation easement properties
Scheduling monitoring visits to rural properties in coordination with landowners and farm managers
Carrying out field visits to rural properties to document current conditions, including recent changes to structures and land-management practices
Communicate and collaborate with landowners, partners, and stakeholders to foster positive relationships and address any issues or concerns
Documenting property conditions with digital photographs, GIS maps, and written reports
Assist Planning staff to determine if current site conditions comply with the restrictions of the applicable conservation easement
Assisting Planning staff with management of databases and report archives

Competency: Knowledge/ Skills/Abilities:

Possess strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to read and interpret topographic maps and aerial photos required.

Required Education and Experience:

Experience with the use of computer applications such as Word processing and Excel Spreadsheets.
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license required.

Preferred Qualifications/Certifications:

Prefer candidates with a planning, environmental science, geography, agriculture, or related background, along with an interest in land conservation and/or environmental planning.
Experience with ArcGIS preferred.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

Field visits require extensive walking in remote areas in varying conditions, including working farms, forests, steep mountain land, streams, and wetlands
This is a non-exempt and part-time temporary position that is not eligible for benefits. This position also does not constitute regular employment.
The successful candidate may establish a flexible work schedule. Preference is given to those with the ability to locate in proximity to Albemarle County, VA as in-person training will be required, and field work will require frequent access to County Office Building to secure a County vehicle for field visits. A workspace at the Albemarle County Office Building will be provided.
All County staff must maintain residence within the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Friends of the Bay is an environmental conservation and advocacy organization located in Oyster Bay, NY. Our mission is to preserve, protect and restore the ecological integrity and productivity of the Oyster Bay/Cold Spring Harbor Estuary and the surrounding watershed. We accomplish this through water quality monitoring, advocacy, and outreach.

Friends of the Bay participates in water quality monitoring of Oyster Bay and Cold Spring Harbor; arbor=advocates for environmentally sustainable development; works with governments at all levels; supports legislation that protects our waterways and watershed; partners with residents and other organizations on conservation projects; engages with the local community through beach cleanups, speaker events and other outreach activities.

The Position:
Friends of the Bay is seeking an enthusiastic, outgoing, and self-motivated individual to serve as Volunteer Coordinator for our various water quality, volunteer, and outreach programs.
This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) located in Oyster Bay, NY. Occasional work on weekends, evenings and early mornings is required.
The position is for 15 months starting in May of 2024. Continuation of the position is contingent upon funding.
Compensation is $20 per hour.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree (preferably in the field of environmental studies or conservation).
• Possesses a driver’s license and reliable means of transportation.
• Can work well independently.
• Is comfortable working with people of all ages and from all types of backgrounds.
• Is organized and can effectively multitask.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher).
• Is comfortable learning new computer software.
• Must be local (from Long Island).

Desired Qualifications:
• Experience training and coordinating volunteers.
• Experience with public speaking and presenting.

Responsibilities:
• Recruiting, coordinating, and training all volunteers for water quality monitoring, outreach events, and office help.
• Coordinating staff and volunteers for the Unified Water Study water quality monitoring program from April through October.
• Organizing Friends of the Bay’s volunteer database
• Learning how to use and manage Better Impact volunteer software
• Participating in water quality monitoring events as needed.
• Organizing and running monthly beach cleanups.
• Representing Friends of the Bay at outreach events and environmental expos.
• Giving presentations about Friends of the Bay and environmental topics to local organizations and school groups.
• Expanding Friends of the Bay’s volunteer base to include and provide opportunities to individuals from underserved and underrepresented communities.
• Assisting with office administration.

Primary Work Location: In/around the city, with reporting, office duties and meetings at Parks and Recreation and Public Works.

Essential Job Functions: An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential duties:

A. Assists with landscape maintenance, restoration, beautification, and design efforts.

B. Develops and implements strategies for soil improvement, such as composting, mulching, and applying fertilizers.

C. Selects suitable plants and flowers, arranges them in aesthetically pleasing patterns, and considers factors like color, texture, and seasonal interest.

D. Installs and cultivates functional and ornamental plants.

E. Transplants and prune shrubs and small trees.

F. Monitors plant health and growth, identify issues, and implements appropriate solutions to ensure optimal plant development.

G. Maintains an accurate tree inventory database, provides accurate data to committees, commissions, and management. Monitor and assess tree inventory for trees that are at risk.

H. Assists the Parks and Recreation Director and Tree Advisory Commission in developing a comprehensive city-wide approved tree planting program.

I. Attend quarterly Tree Advisory Commission meetings as required by the Parks and Recreation Director.

J. Oversee tree-related sidewalk repairs, including correspondence with property owners, tree root shaving or sidewalk re-alignments as necessary, and coordination with other staff.

K. Engages with homeowners, businesses, or government entities, to provide expert advice on plant selection, landscaping, and maintenance.

L. Provide support to the Electric Department through the following:

Identifying trees and limbs encroaching electric lines

Escorting / Auditing Vegetation Management contractors performing work on City Facilities

Clearance of vines and vegetation at ground level and/or on secondary poles

Application of Herbicidal Treatments

Replacement of trees along right of way and easements with low growing varieties

Assist in clearing brush, chipping material, and sectioning trunks.

M. Performs related work as required by the Parks Superintendent.

Required: 3 or more years of experience in horticulture, forestry, or related work, preferable within state and/local government. A comparable amount of education, training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications. NIMS (National Incident Management System) ICS-100, ICS-200 training; FEMA IS-700 training. Possession and retention of a valid Delaware motor vehicle operator’s license. Must pass testing for substance abuse and criminal background investigation. Subject to random drug testing in accordance with City policy. Possession American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS) Certification or the ability to be certified within one year of hire.

Minimum Education Requirements: Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in forestry, environmental science, horticulture, or related field.

Direct Supervisor: Parks Superintendent

Supervisory Responsibility: Seasonal/temporary personnel

For the past two decades, The Nature Conservancy has been working to conserve the Flint Hills, the last landscape expression of tallgrass prairie. Only about four percent of this once vast expanse of grass remains, making the tallgrass prairie among the most altered ecosystems in North American in terms of acres lost. Roughly two-thirds of what’s left are found in an approximately 50-mile-wide band of native rangeland that runs north to south across east-central Kansas and Oklahoma. To conserve the tallgrass prairie that remains, The Nature Conservancy works cooperatively with ranchers, landowners, and other stakeholders to address habitat fragmentation, woody plant encroachment, and invasive species, and to support sustainable grazing and fire management. The Habitat Management and Restoration Specialist (Specialist) will work in the Flint Hills to assist with implementation of prescribed fire, grassland management, and prairie restoration on TNC lands, with a specific focus on management at the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve (TPNP). The Specialist will report to the Flint Hills Initiative Manager and work closely with the Flint Hills Stewardship Coordinator. This is a four-year term position.

RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE

Lead and/or monitor work groups consisting of interns and/or volunteers on TNC properties in the Flint Hills.
Implement existing management plans on TNC properties.
Networks with diverse groups, including landowners, conservation partners, government officials, donors, board members and the general public to recruit support for the Conservancy and publicize Conservancy programs/preserves.
Work under minimal supervision and supervise student interns and seasonal staff.
Coordinate and lead volunteer work groups and outreach activities.
Work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain and under physically demanding circumstances.
Will participate on monitoring and annual veterinary work of the bison herd at TPNP. Assist with monitoring and maintaining fencing for bison pasture.
Maintain and improve TNC-owned facilities, including office space, crew housing, and equipment shops,
Maintain and improve TNC-owned or leased equipment, in particular equipment related to herbicide application (UTVs, sprayers), woody plant control (tractors, skidsteers, forestry mulchers, chainsaws), fireline preparation (mowers, leaf blowers), and prescribed fire implementation (military-chassis trucks, fire spray units).
Operate heavy equipment to accomplish management objectives.
Manage against invasive species and woody plant encroachment on TNC-owned properties.
Maintain fences and other property infrastructure.
Prepare for and support implementation of prescribed fire on TNC-owned properties.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

BA/BS degree in science-related field and 1 year related experience in custodial and ecological land management or similar field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience with natural systems.
Experience in ecological land management principles.
Experience operating and or repairing various types of equipment and machinery.
Qualified as, or able to meet the qualifications of, the National Wildland Fire Coordinating Group (NWCG) FireFighter Type 2 (FFT2) qualification. Requirements for FFT2 can be found in the Conservancy Fire Management Manual at: https://www.tncfiremanual.org/FIrefighter.htm
Must have a valid driver’s license.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.
1 – 2 years related experience in custodial and ecological land management or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Some experience managing volunteers or entry level staff.
Ability to recognize plant and animal species to complete preserve management activities.
Experience handling livestock and/ or working in ranching communities.
Knowledge/understanding of current trends and practices in conservation, land management and natural resource preservation/conservation or similar field.
Ability to complete tasks independently with respect to timeline(s).
Working knowledge of common software applications (e.g.; Word, Excel, Web browsers).
Communicating clearly via written, spoken and graphical means in English and other relevant languages.

The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $22.50 – $26.50 per hour.

To apply for job ID 55061, submit your materials online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/.

American Farmland Trust (AFT) is the only national organization that takes a holistic approach to agriculture, focusing on the land itself, the agricultural practices used on that land, and the farmers and ranchers who do the work. Since our founding in 1980, AFT has helped permanently protect over 6.5 million acres of agricultural lands, advanced environmentally-sound farming practices on millions of additional acres and helped thousands of farm families make a go of it (primarily through programs that increase farm viability and/or enhance farmland access). Long a pioneering leader, AFT is now riding a new wave of growth, driven by agriculture’s most pressing needs and opportunities.

What You Will Do

As a Climate Solutions Implementation Specialist, you will help farmers access and utilize the unprecedented new US government funding to implement conservation practices that have climate resilience and emissions mitigation benefits. You will bring your farming experience and understandings of climate solutions to support farmers in navigating USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) programs that provide financial incentives like the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP). In addition to doing outreach to support farmers in accessing programs, you also support farmers and other landowners who have already secured financial assistance in overcoming any barriers to implementing these practices. You will assist farmers with a wide range of agronomic and engineering practices by helping to find more funding, consulting other technical experts, finding supplies or specialized equipment, and coordinating with stakeholders. Climate Solutions Implementation Specialists also contribute to outreach and educational event planning to promote awareness and interest among the farming community in practices that have climate benefits. This is an exciting and historic opportunity to work on climate solutions in the farming community and help farmers and other agricultural producers implement conservation practices that have climate resilience and emissions mitigation benefits.

The ideal candidate will have existing connections within the farm community and will have experience working with a wide variety of farm types and with diverse populations. You will use your real-world experience on farms to provide actionable assistance to farmers seeking to implement conservation practices on their land. You will work in a unique role, as an AFT employee on a team of Implementation Specialists working across New England, and in deep cooperation and frequent coordination with the funder, NRCS ME. The Climate Solutions Implementation Specialist will provide implementation assistance for Climate-Smart Agriculture and Forestry (CSAF) practices on Maine farms, communicate with and attend meetings with NRCS and AFT staff in Maine, and coordinate one on-farm event each year that demonstrates high-priority practices and provides advanced training opportunities related to carbon sequestration practices, tillage reduction, cover cropping, edge-of-field and habitat planting, or soil carbon amendments.

Responsibilities Include:

Assist the NRCS Maine Assistant Conservationist for Field Operations in identifying priority farmer clients for targeted technical assistance and support.
Coordinate climate-related practice workshops for farmers and technical service providers in collaboration with NRCS and AFT staff.
Establish direct contact with farmers holding NRCS financial assistance contracts, using various methods (e-mail, phone, on-site visits).
Aid in the interpretation and layout of practices, advise on practice implementation, and follow-up on completed practices.
Work with farmers to identify barriers to project completion. Furnish necessary technical assistance directly, where possible. Connect the farmer with external sources of assistance.
Identify areas where practices implementation within the existing contract requirements is not possible and communicate the need for re-evaluation to NRCS.
Maintain extensive documentation of work with farmers, establish and maintain program files and documents for program delivery, and support the maintenance of program contract files.
Assist field office staff in contacting program applicants and work with farmers to compile necessary data for contract completion.
Maintain workload registers with information from contracts for needed follow-up and perform follow-up tasks.
Maintain mailing and contact lists for program delivery.
Attend NRCS field operations team leadership meetings as needed.
Develop and curate a deep contact list of service providers and contractors across the state.
Contribute to outreach materials for farmers regarding climate change, conservation practice implementation, and NRCS programs.
Coordinate outreach and services with other AFT Implementation Specialists, relevant NRCS field staff and partner planners as needed for efficiency and expertise.
Participate in trainings as appropriate.
Commute to an NRCS ME office regularly (preferrable Bangor), and travel throughout Maine visiting diverse farms and farmers to execute the job function.

Role Requirements:

A minimum of 7 years of professional experience in farming, land stewardship, or land management. A college degree in a related field can substitute for up to 4 years of work experience.
A proven track record of implementing or assisting with implementation of conservation practices especially grazing or related practices.
Applicants will be considered statewide, however there is a preference for those that can work from Bangor.
Ability to travel across the state of Maine visiting diverse farms and farmers to execute the job functions.
Experience and working knowledge of NRCS funded conservation practices and NRCS program is especially valuable, but not required.
A deep working knowledge of New England agriculture or conservation and an understanding of the culture of farmers and farming.
Proven track record in developing and maintaining relationships with others and supporting them in achieving their goals, ideally in a farming or land management context.
Success in roles requiring simultaneous management of multiple priorities under tight timelines.
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as are an ability to work with efficiency, flexibility, and good humor.
A valid US driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.
Passionate about American Farmland Trust’s mission and impact.
While AFT prefers for this to be a full-time position (37.5 hour/week), alternative arrangements will be considered for the ideal candidate.
Completion of a federal background check during the initial months of employment is required for this role. Continued employment is contingent on successful completion of this background check.

Compensation

The salary range is from $56,000 to $64,000 for full-time employees, based upon experience.

The Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS) is seeking to fill a City Planner II – Environmental position within the bureau’s River, Environmental and Resilience Team. As the City of Portland’s long-range planning bureau, BPS coordinates and leads complex multi-agency projects that shape Portland’s built environment and the lives of its residents.

The City Planner II – Environmental participates in long range planning projects focused on the integration of natural resource functions into the built environment by incorporating green infrastructure, natural resource protection and restoration into plans and project designs. This requires analyzing issues in the context of complex existing or potential policies and code provisions and explaining the results and recommendations clearly and persuasively. This frequently results in the need for the City Planner II – Environmental to draft or amend policies and regulations. This position works within collaborative project teams and may serve as a project manager or coordinator. The successful candidate will work under the general direction of a Supervising Planner.

This position is on the River, Environmental and Resilience Team. This team both leads and collaborates with other City bureaus in developing plans for Portland’s rivers and natural resources; updates to Portland’s natural resource inventories, environmental and floodplain policies and regulations (e.g., environmental and greenway overlay zones); and plans to address natural hazards (extreme rain and flooding, extreme heat, wildfires and smoke, landslides) and other resiliency and climate change topics. This group provides technical assistance to BPS and other planning projects.

As a City Planner II – Environmental, you will:

Coordinate complex planning projects to develop policies, planning recommendations or develop solutions to long- and short-term problems; designs and coordinates projects by identifying problems, determining methodology, setting project goals and objectives and developing work plans and budgets.
Evaluate project proposals or plans for compliance/consistency with applicable codes, criteria, requirements, and regulations.
Research policy issues and conditions; collect information regarding study needs from other sources; conduct and analyze surveys, inventories, and evaluations.
Develop and implement public involvement and outreach processes, with a focus on engaging historically marginalized and underserved communities; prepare written and graphic materials and presentations for a range of audiences.
Facilitate public meetings and workshops; coordinate work with outside groups, inter-bureau representatives and co-workers to discuss issues and develop bureau policy.
Answer questions and provide information and assistance to the public in person, by telephone and in writing; document citizen feedback.
Develop and monitor the work program of technical and community advisory committees, professional service contractors, inter-bureau work groups, and ad-hoc project-specific teams; assist in drafting scope of work documents, requests for proposals, funding proposals, and budget-related documents.
Present project deliverables to the City Council and other decision-making bodies.
Manage professional service contracts and intergovernmental agreements; drafts requests for proposal, contracts, and scope of services; participate in consultant selection process; coordinate and review the work of consultants; monitor work programs and schedules to ensure terms of contract are met and project is completed in a timely manner.

Our ideal candidate is:

Collaborative and Independent: An outgoing professional who values partnership and stakeholder relationships. Someone who can both work independently and in a collaborative environment.
Strong Communicator: An effective communicator who listens intently, works to identify concerns, engages respectfully, relays information clearly, checks for understanding, and adapts their communication style to meet the needs of the audience.
Proficient Time Manager: Demonstrates exceptional planning skills, consistently meeting deadlines with precision. Responds promptly to inquiries from both internal teams and external stakeholders, showcasing efficient time allocation and prioritization.
Solutions Oriented: A problem solver who applies critical thinking to develop various approaches to tackle issues and opportunities.
Invested in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI): Use DEI concepts to guide and inform work. Experience with inclusive, respectful, and culturally responsive practices.
Emotionally Intelligent: Motivated, passionate, team-oriented, and empathetic. Strong interpersonal skills.

The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:

Ability to engage with issues related to access, equity, diversity, displacement, inclusion, implicit bias, and institutional racism, as they relate to planning.
Experience evaluating, drafting, and explaining land use regulations and policies.
Experience interpreting and applying planning principles, regulations, and procedures to a variety of planning issues, including land use, environmental, and other related topics.
Experience planning projects that integrate environmental quality and climate resilience into the urban environment through development design, green infrastructure, and natural resource protection, enhancement, and restoration.
Experience managing large, complex, and politically sensitive planning projects or tasks.
Experience communicating effectively both verbally and in writing with a wide variety of audiences, including government agencies, the public, appointed or elected officials and decision-makers, businesspeople, non-governmental organizations, and people who speak different languages.

Although not required, you may have one or more of the following:

Knowledge of and experience with Oregon’s Statewide Planning Goals and the state and local land use regulatory framework, including specialized knowledge of Oregon’s Statewide Planning Goals 5 and 15.
Knowledge of and experience with federal, state and/or regional requirements, including the Endangered Species Act, FEMA National Flood Insurance Program floodplain management, the Metro Urban Growth Management Functional Plan, and others.
Advanced degree or professional certification in urban planning, environmental planning, natural resource management, public administration or related field.
Experience using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to evaluate issues and inform policies and regulations.

What you will be doing:
The department is seeking an individual with an interest in marine mammal research and conservation with vision to lead a skilled team of scientists. The position will design, plan, coordinate and complete scientific publications for the Alaska Department of Fish and Game Gulf and Bering Marine Mammal Program.

Our organization, mission and culture:
The mission of the Marine Mammal Program is advancing science to promote the sound management of marine mammals for the people of Alaska.

The Alaska department of Fish & Game strives for a diverse and inclusive workforce where safety and wellbeing are paramount and employees at all levels promote a culture where everyone is valued, treated equitably, and treated respectfully.

The benefits of joining our team:
This position offers a rare opportunity to lead a team on a diverse array of marine mammal projects in beautiful and remote areas of Alaska.

The working environment you can expect:
This position will be based in Juneau at the Division of Wildlife Conservation offices. Individual office space will be provided. Daily work will entail managing projects and grants, working with research staff, and conducting research projects with program staff.

Who we are looking for:
The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic, thoughtful, and self-motivated biologist able to ask insightful questions, creatively solve problems, supervise professional staff and field teams, and work independently and as part of a group. The incumbent must be physically able to work in the out-of-doors in harsh weather, have experience supervising staff, experience leading and obtaining competitive funding, and have a peer-reviewed publication record. The incumbent must be able to promote the Marine Mammal Program with partners, conservation groups, policy makers, scientists, and the public to share information and gain support for projects.

Our ideal candidate will possess some or all the following desired strengths (Each of these traits must be discussed in your cover letter. If you do not have experience with one or more of the traits listed below, simply say so):

Research Experience – Experience as a wildlife biologist performing field work studies on marine mammals. Specifically identify work experience (discipline) and species. Desired experience in ecology and/or cetacean biology.
Obtain and Implementation of Competitive Funding – Experience developing regional field research programs, experimental design, obtaining competitive funding, and leading projects for species with conservation need. Desired experience includes identifying potential projects, prioritizing potential projects, defining project objectives, research planning and review, leadership of field teams, financial management, statistical analysis, data management, data archiving, and metadata.
Regulatory Experience – Knowledge and experience with marine mammal regulations. Specifically describe work experience pertinent to marine mammal permits, the MMPA, and ESA listed species.
Staff Management – Experience with supervision of professional staff; establishing performance standards, preparing performance evaluations, job mentoring, and hiring processes for vacant positions.
Writing – Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience publishing manuscripts in peer-reviewed scientific journals, presenting research results at scientific conferences, writing reports and documents, and explaining research and management on controversial wildlife management topics and studies.

If you believe you would be a good fit for this position, we encourage you to apply. Your cover letter is the key to an interview for this position. All of the Desired Strengths listed above must be documented in your cover letter and applicant profile or your application may be processed as incomplete, and you will not advance to the next step in the selection process. If you do not have experience with one or more of the strengths listed above, simply state so in your cover letter.

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in biology, a branch of biology, limnology, biometrics, oceanography, forestry, or natural resource management;
AND
One year of advanced professional level biologist experience. The required professional biologist work experience is met by service as a Fishery Biologist 3, Wildlife Biologist 3, Habitat Biologist 3, or Fisheries Geneticist 2 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent with another employer.

Substitution:
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college that includes or is supplemented by the following credit hours will substitute for the degree in a specific field:
• at least 24 semester hours (36 quarter hours) in biology, a branch of biology, limnology, biometrics, oceanography, forestry, or natural resource management (excluding courses that focus on agricultural husbandry techniques, human population dynamics, or the design and manipulation of landscapes), of which 16 semester hours (24 quarter hours) are upper division courses; and
• at least 12 semester hours (16 quarter hours) in any combination of two or more of the following: chemistry, physics, mathematics, statistics, geology, hydrology, or GIS.