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.
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.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The Conservation Practitioner II participates in preserve operations, maintenance and management. This may include one or more of the following functions: • Maintains preserve areas frequented by the visiting public • Removes exotic species and/or species monitoring • Livestock management • Prescribed burns assistance • Maintains tools and equipment • Opens and closes preserve to the visiting public
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
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: • High school diploma and 1-2 years training in science-related field or related experience in land management. • Experience working with or knowledge of natural systems. Ability to recognize plant and animal species as required to complete preserve management activities. • Ability to operate various types of equipment in a safe and efficient manner (e.g.; lawn mower, chainsaw, tractor, two-way radio, etc.) • Ability to follow instructions from colleagues • Ability to perform physical work, sometime under adverse conditions or in inclement weather • Optional: Obtain related licenses or certifications such as first aid, CPR, herbicide application, driver’s license. • Optional: PC familiarity, including database knowledge, in order to maintain preserve records.
COMPLEXITY/PROBLEM SOLVING: • May resolve preserve management problems independently as delegated. • Consult with supervisor to develop plans for resolution of unusual or complex problems. • Monitor the progress of work groups toward achieving preserve management goals.
DISCRETION/LATITUDE/DECISION-MAKING: • Consults supervisor on unusual or complex issues • Make day-to-day decisions as delegated by supervisor.
RESPONSIBILITY/OVERSIGHT – FINANCIAL AND SUPERVISORY: • Receives detailed instructions to complete required tasks • May work under close supervision or infrequent supervision • Supervises no staff, but may help plan and direct preserve work groups, including other staff or volunteers.
COMMUNICATIONS/INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS: • Ability to convey work instructions to other preserve management team members, including volunteers. • Ability to interact with preserve visitors and to convey basic preserve information, possibly leading preserve field trips. • Ability to function productively as a member or leader of a work team.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT: The Conservation Practitioner II may work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain, and under physically demanding circumstances. These conditions: • require considerable physical exertion and/or muscular strain • present frequent possibility of injury • require long hours in isolated settings
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.
