The Nature Conservancy

The Nature Conservancy

Forest Management Specialist

Abingdon, Virginia · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$60k-$68kDetected 48 days ago
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About the role

  • Not only will you fulfill conservation objectives in the beautiful state of Virginia, but you'll also contribute to conservation goals through many networks!
  • They conduct timber, carbon, and other ecological inventories.
  • They have responsibility for boundary posting, infrastructure maintenance, and relationship management with key stakeholders including landowners enrolled in the program, hunt clubs, and agricultural lessees.

Responsibilities

  • Performs tasks with minimal supervision and makes independent decisions based on analysis, experience, context, and input from the Conservation Forestry Program Manager.
  • Leads stewardship activities and facilitates stakeholder relationship management relevant to Conservation Forestry Program.
  • Conducts forest and ecological inventories and develops forest management plans.
  • Oversees contractors, forestry consultants and loggers. Monitors logging and general operations on the Conservation Forestry Program, as well as restoration/ forest improvement on partner/private landowner forests as needed.
  • Relationship building skills and ability to cultivate partnerships with a variety of program stakeholders including rural landowners, neighbors, hunt clubs, agricultural lessees, government agency partners., etc.
  • The Forest Management Specialist supports the implementation of sustainable forest management and restoration practices and has responsibility for general land stewardship on 23,000 acres in the Clinch Valley Conservation Forestry Program, located in the Appalachian Mountains of Southwest Virginia.
  • The position also provides technical support for new forestland protection projects in southwestern Virginia through the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant.
  • The Forest Management Specialist develops and updates management plans and provides oversight of sustainable timber harvesting, stand improvements, and forest restoration activities.
  • They also work with volunteers, interns, and agency partners to steward and improve the ecological condition of TNC managed lands.
  • Furthermore, the position also collaborates with other TNC staff to support forest protection projects through the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) in western Virginia, assisting in timber and carbon inventories, monitoring, and management plan development.

Requirements

  • Experience with communication via written, spoken and graphical means in English and other relevant languages.
  • If you're looking for a career where you can find meaning and purpose, come join our Chapter as the Forest Management Specialist!

Compensation

  • The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $60,000 - $67,500.
  • Where a successful candidate's actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate's location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience.

Benefits

  • Bachelor's degree and 3 years' experience in forestry or another relevant natural resource field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Company info

  • The Nature Conservancy's mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world's toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We're rooted in our mission and guided by our values, which include respect for all people, communities, and cultures. Whether it's career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there's many reasons to love life inside TNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.
  • One goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. In addition to the requirements in our job postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job and consider each applicant's unique experience. Please apply - we'd love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, "you'll join for the mission, and stay for the people."
  • What We Bring:
  • Since 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action, we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and partners, we impact conservation around the world!
  • The Nature Conservancy's mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends.
  • As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world's toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive.
  • We're rooted in our mission and guided by our values, which include respect for all people, communities, and cultures.
  • Whether it's career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there's many reasons to love life inside TNC.
  • Want a better insight to TNC?
  • Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.
  • One goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued.
  • In addition to the requirements in our job postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job and consider each applicant's unique experience.
  • Please apply - we'd love to hear from you.
  • To quote a popular saying at TNC, "you'll join for the mission, and stay for the people."
  • Since 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in.
  • Through grassroots action, we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world.
  • Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and partners, we impact conservation around the world!
  • TNC offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work well-being benefits.
  • Learn more about our Benefits and Perks here.
  • We're proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of the health and well-being of the people we employ.
  • Our recruiting process includes a rolling interview process to ensure we engage applicants in a timely manner.
  • This means we may review applications in the order in which they are received.
  • Once a strong candidate pool is identified, the role will be unposted.
  • The timeline may vary depending on the expressed interest in the role, so we highly encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.
  • The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
  • Our commitment to equal employment opportunity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and culture.
  • Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization is a priority, and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.
  • The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process.
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