A wetland ecologist position with The Nature Conservancy is now open in
Tennessee.
OFFICE LOCATION
Jackson, Tennessee (TN)
TN909
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provide professional development opportunities and promote from within.
As a result, you will find a culture that supports and inspires
conservation achievement and personal development, both within the
workplace and beyond.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Wetland Ecologist will work with individuals, groups, units of
government, and partners in Tennessee to assist in the implementation of
wetland conservation and restoration across the state but primarily in
west Tennessee. As a member of the conservation team, the individual
participates in the development and coordination of conservation
programs of the chapter. This position is funded for three years and is
located in Jackson, Tennessee.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The Wetland Ecologist will work independently and as part of a team to
expand the scope and scale of restoration in Tennessee necessary to
provide critical habitats for waterfowl and other wildlife, reduce flood
risks, and improve water quality. S/he will assist the Tennessee
Easement Management Team to evaluate and rank applications for
eligibility, review of possible Threatened and Endangered species, and
environmental concerns. The Wetland Ecologist will lead targeting and
geographic prioritization of wetland easements, lead producer outreach
efforts to encourage participation, and apply for extramural funding to
support the easement program. S/he will serve as technical lead in
developing elements for the wetland restoration plans regarding
herbaceous and forestry practices and serve as technical contact on the
Compatible Use Agreement review team.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND SCOPE
* Identify potential wetland restoration sites and lead land owner
outreach and recruitment efforts.
* Develop a regional conservation plan and site-specific wetland
conservation/restoration plans.
* May lead or monitor work groups consisting of staff, interns, and
volunteers covering a wide geographic area.
* Financial responsibility may include working within/managing a
budget to complete projects, negotiating and contracting with
vendors, assisting with budget development and completing required
reports and monitoring in a timely, accurate fashion.
* Works with diverse groups, including land owners, conservation
partners, government officials, donors, board members and the
general public to implement wetland conservation/restoration
strategies.
* Secure external funding to support wetland conservation/restoration.
* Works under minimal and distant supervision; must make independent
decisions based on experience and judgments.
* May work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on
difficult and hazardous terrain and under physically demanding
circumstances.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
* BA/BS degree in science-related field and 1 year related experience
in custodial and ecological land management or equivalent
combination of education and experience.
* Experience with natural systems.
* Experience in wetland management principles.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including a
demonstrated ability to present effectively and persuasively in
one-on-one and group presentation settings.
* Advanced experience writing, interpreting, and understanding
technical program materials.
* Demonstrated ability to manage projects and obtain grant funding.
* Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
* Ability to complete tasks with respect to timelines.
* Experience supervising staff.
* Experience operating and or repairing various types of equipment and
machinery.
* Must have a valid driver's license.
*PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS*
* Master’s Degree in wetland science or related field preferred with 1
– 2 years related experience in wetland conservation or restoration
or equivalent combination of education and experience.
* Experience developing conservation and management plans for wetland
and riverine ecosystems.
* Experience with wetland delineation including plant and hydric soil
identification.
* Knowledge of current trends and practices in conservation, watershed
management and natural resource preservation, and ecological theory.
* Experience obtaining grant funding.
* Working knowledge of common software applications (e.g.; Word,
Excel, ArcGIS platform).
* Communicating clearly via written, spoken and graphical means in
English and other relevant languages.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply to position number 44557, submit resume (required) and cover
letter separately using the upload buttons. All applications must be
submitted in the system prior to 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on September 2,
2016.
Click “submit” to apply for the position or “save for later” to create a
draft application for future submission. Once submitted, applications
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result in your application being disqualified from consideration.
If you experience technical issues, please refer to our applicant user
guide
<http://www.nature.org/about-us/careers/external-applicant-userguide.pdf>
or contact [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>. *LI-
*The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer*
Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our
conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and
contributions of men and women of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and
culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive
organization that reflects our global character is a priority and we
encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes,
national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual
orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or
other status protected by law.
/*The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature
Conservancy’s background screening process.*/
Jeff
Jeff Fore, PhD
West TN Program Director
The Nature Conservancy
Cell: 731-343-2004
[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>
