This job was posted on the ornjobs webpage. Just thought I'd pass it on =
if anyone is interested or knows someone who might be.
Sue
LAND STEWARD=96The Nature Conservancy in Virginia. Supervisor: Director =
of Conservation Planning and Stewardship. FLSA status: Exempt. Locatio=
n: Charlottesville, Virginia. Date prepared: 24 September 2004. Closing=
date: 8 Nov 2004. Essential functions: The Land Steward develops and i=
mplements plans for the management and operations of multiple preserves t=
hroughout Virginia. Preserve management responsibilities include posting =
boundaries, maintaining public access to select preserves, coordinating h=
unt leases, maintaining stewardship-related equipment, and overseeing or =
assisting with ecological management activities on preserves such as pres=
cribed burning, exotic species control, and rare plant monitoring. The L=
and Steward is also responsible for overseeing conservation easement comp=
liance. These responsibilities entail monitoring easement and transfer p=
roperties on a regular basis and working with land protection staff to do=
cument baseline conditions of new easeme!
nts. Land Steward coordinates with the Volunteer Manager to organize a=
nd supervise volunteer stewardship teams and hold volunteer stewardship w=
orkdays on preserves. In addition, s/he supervises permanent and seasona=
l staff. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS: Bachelor=92s degree in biology, ecology, nat=
ural resources management or related field and three to five years relate=
d work experience or related experience in land management; or equivalent=
combination of education and experience; Experience developing, directi=
ng and managing multiple projects and timelines; Supervisory experience, =
including ability to motivate, lead, set objectives and manage performanc=
e; Familiarity with general ecological principles and ability to conduct=
and direct ecological field work, with a broad grounding in the natural =
sciences and familiarity with the biological systems, flora and fauna of =
the ecoregions of Virginia. Knowledge of current trends in conservation =
and land management; Experience in safe!
use and maintenance of preserve tools and equipment, including power=20
and construction tools; Ability to obtain related licenses or certificat=
ions such as prescribed burning (red card), first aid, CPR, herbicide app=
lication, driver=92s license; PC familiarity, including database knowled=
ge, in order to maintain preserve records; ArcGIS and GPS skills strongl=
y preferred. COMPLEXITY/PROBLEM SOLVING: Resolve complex preserve manag=
ement problems independently, consulting with higher level manager as nee=
ded; Analyze situations, evaluate alternatives, and experiment to find an=
d implement creative solutions. Perform non-routine analysis, research a=
nd follow-through; Design, implement, and direct multiple complex project=
s, setting and meeting deadlines and ensuring program accountability; Dir=
ect and monitor the progress of work groups toward achieving preserve man=
agement goals. DISCRETION/LATITUDE/DECISION-MAKING: Make sound decisions=
based on analysis, experience and judgement. Decisions will affect othe=
r staff in program area; Perform under m!
inimal and frequently distant supervision, consulting with supervisor in=
event of any unusual circumstance, problem or question that falls outsid=
e of general preserve management realm. RESPONSIBILITY/OVERSIGHT =96FINA=
NCIAL & SUPERVISORY: Supervise assistant land steward and other staff as=
needed. Responsible for performance management, training, and developme=
nt; Plan and direct preserve work groups, including other staff or volunt=
eers; Financial responsibility will include developing and working within=
a budget to manage preserve and complete projects, negotiating and contr=
acting with vendors, purchasing equipment and supplies as provided for in=
budget, and monitoring annual budget as needed to ensure appropriate spe=
nding limits; Lease land for hunting purposes as appropriate for conserva=
tion goals. COMMUNICATIONS/INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS: Ability to clearly c=
ommunicate work instructions to preserve management staff , volunteer man=
ager, and volunteers; Work and communica!
te with a wide range of people =96 the public, program leadership, don
ors, and partners. Ability to function productively as a leader or membe=
r of a work team; Ability to interact professionally with preserve visito=
rs, communicate preserve information, lead preserve field trips and direc=
t workdays. WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT: Ability to travel at le=
ast 3 days a week (day trips) during field season and work long hours; Ab=
ility to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines; Ability to p=
erform tasks requiring physical exertion, outdoors, in all weather condit=
ions and on difficult and sometimes hazardous terrain; Work requires extr=
eme physical exertion and/or physical strain to the point of physical fat=
igue. Work environment involves exposure to job hazards where there is a=
high possibility of injury. CONTACT: Send cover letter stating salary =
requirement and r=E9sum=E9 to (no telephone calls please): The Nature Co=
nservancy, Attn: ROSE WARD, 490 Westfield Road, Charlottesville, VA 22=
901 or email to: rward@xxxxxxx =20
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Susan A. Heath
George Mason University
Environmental Science Department
Fairfax, VA
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