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| | Missouri Coteau (Cross Ranch)– Center, ND |
| ABOUT US |
| The Nature Conservancy is the world’s leading conservation organization, working in all 50 states and more than 33 countries. Founded in 1951, the mission of The Nature Conservancy is to preserve the plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive. |
| POSITION SUMMARY |
| The Piping Plover Monitoring Technician is responsible for assisting with the completion of stewardship and monitoring activities on selected plover nesting areas in ND and MT. She/he will monitor piping plover populations and breeding success and complete stewardship activities related to conservation of the birds. She/he may assist with other stewardship activities including fence construction, preserve maintenance and equipment maintenance. The Piping Plover Monitoring Technician is supervised by the Cross Ranch Preserve Manager or a person to be named later and supervises no staff.
1. Completed at least two years in natural resource management field of study. Knowledge and field experience in ornithology highly preferred.
2. Ability to perform with a minimum of supervision and work cooperatively with a wide range of people.
3 Ability to operate all-terrain vehicles, 4x4 trucks, and complete outdoor work using hand tools.
4 Experience with bird monitoring and identification preferred.
5. Willing to work long and irregular hours under adverse environmental conditions.
6. Willingness to live and work in an isolated rural environment and share living quarters and travel frequently.
7. Ability to collect and analyze data and produce written reports.
8. Demonstrated ability to be a team member and work toward a common goal.
9. Must have a safe driving record and meet TNC’s driving policy. |
| ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS |
| 1. Complete yearly monitoring of piping plover populations, nest success, and fledgling success on the preserve and adjoining public and private lands. Assist in collection of research data on plover habitat. Complete a final report summarizing plover monitoring activities.
2. Work independently and with other stewardship staff to erect and maintain predator fences and predator exclusion cages.
3. Assist with stewardship and monitoring activities on other preserves as needed, boundary posting, fence construction, garbage removal, and oversight of bird observation blind.
4. May perform other duties as assigned. |
| BASIC QUALIFICATIONS |
| • High school diploma and 1 year’s training in science-related field or related experience in land management.
• Experience recognizing plant and animal species.
• Experience operating various types of equipment.
• Experience performing physical work. |
| ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION |
| This position requires a valid driver's license and compliance with the Conservancy's Auto Safety Program. Employees may not drive Conservancy-owned/leased vehicles, rental cars, or personal vehicles on behalf of the Conservancy if considered "high risk drivers." Please see further details in the Auto Safety Program document available at www.nature.org/careers.
Employment in this position will be contingent upon completion of a Vehicle Use Agreement, which may include a review of the prospective employee's motor vehicle record. |
| 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. |
| SALARY INFORMATION |
| $9-11.00 per hour. Housing is provided. |
| HOW TO APPLY |
| Application Deadline: February 6, 2009 (applications will be reviewed as received; position will be open til filled.)
Please submit resume and cover letter as one document (Word or PDF work best)
All sections of online application must be completed (e.g. work experience and education, even if information is included in resume) to be considered for a position.
Questions:
email swinter@tnc.org |
