| Description |
| | | | • Performs conservation and science project work, including the development of Management Plans and Ecoregional plans or site based work organized around critical threats and ecological management strategies for the Bahamas Archipelago.
• Provides technical support and quality information to Ecoregional planning teams to best facilitate the design of Ecoregional portfolios of sites. Technical support includes compiling, analyzing, and managing a variety of biotic and abiotic data sets including bi-national information on the status and distribution of ecological communities and imperiled plant and animal species.
• Responsible for coordinating budgets, expense tracking, organizing and facilitating participatory workshops with a variety of internal and external stakeholders. Responsible for developing and updating content for conservation planning Websites, contributing materials to program reports, assisting with conservation modules on new employee and existing staff training. Provides overall administrative and travel support to the director and staff.
The Conservation Planner reports to the Director of the Program and works closely with conservation and science staff to research and gather data relating to the creation of conservation planning in order to identify priorities and direct the implementation of conservation actions. This may include some or all of the following:
• Gathers and synthesizes data relating to conservation implementation and/or activities.
• Creates conservation plans to identify priorities and direct the implementation of conservation actions
• Conducts surveys, records data, and writes project reports
• Performs fieldwork, including ecosystem assessment and field monitoring | | BASIC QUALIFICATIONS | | • Bachelor’s degree in science-related field and 2 years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience utilizing GIS software and data to create maps.
• Experience conducting surveys, recording data, and writing project reports
• Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite software.
• Experience managing databases and producing reports.
• Experience coordinating multiple projects and managing timeframes.
• Logistical experience planning and organizing meetings, conferences, and workshops | | ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION | | REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
• Bachelor’s degree in science-related field and 2-3 years related experience, graduate degree and 0-1 year of experience, or equivalent combination. Prior field experience preferred.
• Knowledge of natural systems and natural systems management techniques
• Analyzing, manipulating, and interpreting data, including statistics
• GIS experience, including ability to utilize data to create appropriate maps
• Database management skills including report production
• Completing tasks independently with respect to timeline(s)
• Managing and prioritizing tasks from multiple sources
• Working knowledge of common software applications (e.g.; Word, Excel, Web browsers).
• Communicating clearly via written, spoken, and graphical means in English
COMPLEXITY/PROBLEM SOLVING:
• Coordinates multiple projects with several variables, setting realistic deadlines and managing timeframes
• Interprets guidelines, evaluates information, and modifies processes to adapt to changing circumstances
• Compiles data, resolves disparities, and modifies processes to generate plans
• Resolves routine issues independently, consulting with supervisor to develop plans for resolution of complex and unusual problems
DISCRETION/LATITUDE/DECISION-MAKING:
• Work affords significant opportunity to act independently on assigned tasks with ability to exercise independent judgment
• Continuing developmental level, performs standard work requiring application of standard techniques and procedures
• Addresses issues with supervisor that affect others’ work or the overall program
RESPONSIBILITY/OVERSIGHT – FINANCIAL AND SUPERVISORY:
• May supervise/lead a small staff of Science Technicians I, interns, and/or volunteers on a project basis and be assisted by lower-level scientists.
• Purchase equipment and supplies, in consultation with supervisor as provided for in budget
• May assist with program budget development and monitoring
• Works under minimal supervision
COMMUNICATIONS/INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS:
• Ability to work cooperatively with a number of staff and external parties, sometimes under pressure, in order to complete project work and goals in a timely manner
• Formulate ideas and communicate clearly with others, both orally and in written form
• Provide a variety of information to staff and others, contributing to conservation projects and assisting workflow throughout the organization.
• Ability to function productively as a member or leader of a work team.
• Communicates technical material to non-scientific audiences.
• Work and communicate effectively with a diverse group of people, including scientists, partners, and others, providing and obtaining needed information.
• Demonstrated ability to write technical reports
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT:
• Capacity to handle complex tasks under pressure and under stringent time constraints.
• Ability to work in variable weather conditions, remote locations and often in physically demanding circumstances. Valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.
• Work requires occasional physical exertion and/or muscular strain. Work involves several disagreeable elements and/or exposure to job hazard’s where there is some possibility of injury.
• Ability to travel approximately 25% of the time | | BENEFITS | | The Nature Conservancy offers competitive compensation, excellent benefits, flexible work policies and a collaborative work environment. We also 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. | | HOW TO APPLY | | Please submit resume and cover letter as one document no later than September 5th, 2008.
Visit www.nature.org/careers/, click View Positions and search for this listing by the position title and/or location. All resumes (CVs) and cover letters must be submitted through The Nature Conservancy’s online application. Please attach them to your application as one document.
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All sections of online application must be completed (e.g. work experience, education and language skills, even if information is included in resume, to be considered for a position | | EOE STATEMENT | | The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. |
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