Environmental Studies
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Environmental Studies
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The Nature Conservancy Saving the Last Great Places
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: WATERSHED PROTECTION SPECIALIST JOB FAMILY: Conservation - Field JOB NUMBER: 8024SUPERVISOR: Director, Piedmont Program LOCATION: Charlottesville, VA FLSA STATUS: Exempt DATE: October 2, 2004
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Assists in the implementation of a comprehensive program to protect watersheds and associated species by contacting and negotiating with property owners to apply a full range of conservation tools, including conservation easements and fee simple acquisition. Develop and complete project packages, conducting hazardous waste assessments and other tasks necessary to finalize projects. Work collaboratively with other protection staff, legal staff, landowners, corporations, and government agencies. May supervise interns or volunteers. Will assist in implementing and refining conservation strategies to prevent or abate threats that are appropriate to their social, economic and physical settings contained in watershed-scale adaptive management plans.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS: · Bachelor’s degree in the natural or environmental sciences or other closely related field, with three years experience in the conservation of freshwater aquatic, riparian, and/or wetland ecosystems. · Negotiation skills and the ability to simultaneously manage multiple priorities and work under pressure with flexibility. · Ability to develop timeframes and then complete tasks within timeframes. Proven organization skills. · Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS, ArcView) database and spreadsheet software desirable. · Knowledge of current trends in conservation practices.
COMPLEXITY/PROBLEM SOLVING: · Resolve problems independently as delegated, consulting with supervisor to resolve unusual or complex problems. · Act as a resource to others to solve problems. · Consult with supervisor to resolve unusual or complex problems. · Experiment to find creative solutions.
DISCRETION/LATITUDE/DECISION-MAKING: · Duties are performed under minimal supervision. Consults with supervisor in event of any unusual circumstance, problem or question that falls outside of project parameters. · Exercise independent judgement. Work affords significant opportunity to act independently on acquisitions and make decisions within tight timeframes and under pressure.
RESPONSIBILITY/OVERSIGHT –FINANCIAL & SUPERVISORY: · May supervise interns and volunteers. · Little or no financial responsibility.
COMMUNICATIONS/INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS: · Communication and presentation skills; ability to persuasively convey the mission of TNC to diverse groups including landowners, donors, board members, the public and others. · Work and communicate with a wide range of people from various backgrounds, including landowners with perspectives that may vary widely. · Ability to function productively as a member or leader of a team.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT: · Ability to work in variable weather conditions, remote locations and often in physically demanding circumstances. · Valid driver’s license, safe driving record, current insurance and reliable personal vehicle available for work use. · Ability to work an irregular schedule including weekends and unpredicted schedule changes. · Work requires extreme physical exertion and/or physical strain to the point of physical fatigue. Work environment involves exposure to job hazard’s where there is a high possibility of injury. The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer CONTACT: No phone calls, please. Send cover letter stating salary requirements and resume to:
Watershed Protection Specialist Piedmont Program The Nature Conservancy 490 Westfield Road Charlottesville, VA 22901 |
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