IMPORTANT: This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders. Other applicants need not apply.
Title: Long-billed Curlew Conservation Specialist
Supervisor: Northern Rockies BCR Coordinator
Location: Belle Fourche, SD; Hettinger, ND; or Baker, MT (To be determined)
Application Deadline: May 31, 2013
Primary Duties:
- Develop and implement landowner outreach, program promotion, contract coordination, conservation planning, conservation plan modification, site assessment and reporting for appropriate portions (focal areas) of a 32-county area in Montana, North Dakota and South Dakota.
- Disseminate outreach materials developed by ABC regarding the habitat needs of curlews, and provide technical assistance for wildlife habitat enhancement techniques to private landowners.
- Meet with local partners to influence habitat management efforts and participate in statewide habitat meetings.
- Assimilate regional information on Long-billed Curlew breeding areas, in conjunction with ABC staff and local partners.
- Assist in coordinating technical assistance efforts. Implement specific conservation programs to improve wildlife habitat.
- Assist or coordinate activities and projects as assigned by supervisor relevant to ABC and the SWCDs.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
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Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with landowners and partner agencies.
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Ability to work independently with little supervision and with diverse clientele.
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Knowledge of range science, agricultural landscapes, wildlife ecology, wetland and grassland management including the ability to utilize various habitat management tools in the development of management plans.
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Knowledge of conservation and wildlife programs provided by federal (i.e. Farm Bill, US Fish and Wildlife Service), state, & local entities. In addition, knowledge of how these programs are implemented in an agricultural landscape is desired.
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Excellent verbal and written communication.
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Strong organizational skills.
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Valid driver’s license required; some use of personal vehicle required (mileage reimbursement provided).
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Able to obtain USDA Federal Security Clearance.
Training and Experience Guidelines:
- Any combination of training and/or experience that will enable the applicant to possess the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
- A general qualification guideline for this position is a Bachelor of Science Degree in Wildlife Management or closely related natural resources field and/or related field experience.
- Salary and Term of Employment: This is a 15-month position (July 2013 – September 2014), with a possibility of extension.
Application Instructions:
Please send a cover letter and resume by May 31, 2013 to: hr@abcbirds.org
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