Manager of Conservation Programs - North Dakota

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Manager of Conservation Programs
Great Plains Region – North Dakota

 

Ducks Unlimited, Inc., the world’s leading wetland and waterfowl conservation organization, is seeking qualified candidates for a Manager of Conservation Programs for its efforts in North Dakota.  The mission of Ducks Unlimited is to conserve, restore, and manage wetlands and associated habitats for North America’s waterfowl.  These habitats also benefit other wildlife and people.

Because of its importance to North America’s duck populations, North Dakota is a top priority in Ducks Unlimited’s international conservation plan. The North Dakota conservation program is focused on restoring, enhancing, and conserving prairie wetlands and associated upland habitats. The Manager of Conservation Programs will supervise field staff and coordinate with regional staff and external conservation partners to secure funding and deliver high-quality conservation projects on private and public lands across North Dakota.

This position will be a full-time salaried position located in the Great Plains Regional Office in Bismarck, North Dakota. The position reports to the Director of Conservation Programs for the Dakotas and Montana.

 

Primary duties

• Coordinate with partners at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the North Dakota Game and Fish Department, and other public agencies and non-governmental conservation organizations to plan and deliver waterfowl habitat conservation
• Write proposals and secure public funding for Ducks Unlimited’s conservation projects in North Dakota
• Assist regional management team to develop and implement regional strategic and business plans
• Manage North Dakota conservation budget
• Manage North Dakota technical field staff to maximize conservation opportunities.
• Work with regional conservation planning staff to ensure investment of public and private funds is well-aligned with current scientific knowledge
• Work with regional engineering staff to identify and deliver wetland enhancement, restoration, and mitigation projects
• Work with regional volunteers and fundraising staff to secure philanthropic revenue for Ducks Unlimited’s conservation efforts in North Dakota
• Work with regional communications staff to tell success stories and publicize needs and milestones
• Work with regional public policy staff to promote state and federal public policy that facilitates conservation of wetlands and waterfowl habitat

 

Minimum qualifications

Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent required.  Master of Science degree in wildlife management, ecology or a closely related natural resources field preferred.  At least 5 years of related experience required.  A qualifying advanced degree will substitute for 1 (M.S.) or 2 (Ph.D.) years of the required experience.  Must possess a valid driver’s license and pass a pre-employment drug screen.

 

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Knowledge of waterfowl and wetland conservation and management
• Knowledge of federal and state conservation programs (CRP, EQIP, etc.) and funding mechanisms (NAWCA etc.)
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software and common GIS packages
• Self-motivated and strongly driven to make a conservation impact on the North Dakota landscape
• Ability to work effectively—both independently and as a member of a team
• Ability to effectively plan, organize, and prioritize work activities and complete tasks to meet deadlines
• Ability to prepare and present information on conservation programs to peers and the public
• Strong personal skills in order to effectively communicate with partners, private landowners, other professionals, and the general public
• Strong writing skills for preparation of technical reports, strategic plans, and funding proposals

 

To apply: Complete the online application at www.ducks.org/jobs and attach letter of interest, resume and daytime contact information (email & phone numbers) for three professional references. For more information regarding this position or to request application materials, contact Candace Miller at 701.355.3511 or cmiller@ducks.org.  Deadline for submission of application is March 7, 2014.