Restoration Specialist, Atlantic Forest and Central Savannas Program

Curitiba, Para, Brazil

The Nature Conservancy is the leading conservation organization working to make a positive impact around the world in more than 30 countries, all 50 United States, and your backyard. Founded in 1951, the mission of The Nature Conservancy is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. Visit www.nature.org/aboutus to learn more.

The Conservation Practitioner IV develops, manages and advances conservation programs, plans and methods for small-scale and large-scale ecoregions.  Provides technical leadership and support to the OU or region.  This may include one or more of the following functions:

• Plans and directs preserve management programs and stewardship
• Addresses critical threats to natural systems and individual species
• Fosters cross-site learning among conservation community
• Supplies ecoregional planning teams with information for site portfolios
• Develops and implements conservation strategies
• Employs a full range of protection tools to acquire varying degrees of legal interest in land and implements a variety of strategies to secure public and private support for TNC conservation priorities. 
• Furthers the Conservancy’s strategic goals through securing land for protection
• Coordinates community support
• Implements  preserve management plans
• Maintains preserve areas frequented by the visiting public

As part of the incumbent’s ongoing professional development, he/she will be responsible for keeping abreast of new burn techniques and equipment to enhance skills and maintain/grow professional fire certification credentials.  In addition, they shall work to build and maintain relationships in the professional fire community and in the local community where the Conservancy works. This may include participation in wild land fire suppression activities in partnership with other non profits, local fire departments, and local, state and federal agencies, either as a TNC employee, or as a volunteer or short term employee of the partner entity (such as an Administratively Determined, short term federal employee).

• Bachelor’s degree and experience in natural resource management or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Supervisory skills and experience.
• Experience communicating with the public and/or media both in writing and verbally.
• Experience using common software applications such as Word, Excel, Web browsers, etc.
• Experience performing physical work

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 3-5 years experience in natural resource management or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Ability and willingness to apply science to decision-making and guide activities
• Ability to communicate and work closely with scientists
• Working with media and influential officials, especially governmental, to improve Conservancy programs’ outcomes
• Familiarity with principles of land acquisition
• Knowledge of ecological land management principles
• Knowledge of current trends and practices in conservation, land management and natural resource preservation
• Experience in training and curriculum design.
• Completing tasks independently with respect to timeline(s)
• Managing time and diverse activities under deadlines while delivering quality results
• Excellent communication skills via written, spoken and graphical means in
• English and other relevant languages

The Nature Conservancy offers competitive compensation, a 401k plan, 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. 

To apply to position number 41448, submit resume and cover letter as one document. All applications must be submitted in the system prior to 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on October 1, 2013.

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