Eastern Nevada Restoration Project Manager

OFFICE LOCATION

Elko, Nevada, USA

WHO WE ARE

The mission of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is to conserve the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we develop innovative, on-the-ground solutions to the world’s toughest environmental challenges so that people and nature can thrive. Our work is guided by our values, which include a commitment to diversity and respect for people, communities, and cultures. From a rewarding mission to career development and flexible schedules, there are many reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want to know more? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor .

One of TNC’s primary goals is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that employees around the globe have a sense of belonging and feel that their unique contributions are valued. We know we’ll only achieve our mission by hiring and engaging a diverse staff that reflects the communities in which we work. Recognizing that people bring talent and skills that have been developed outside the scope of a job, we take a holistic approach to recruitment that considers life experience in addition to the professional requirements listed in our postings. Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, “you’ll join for the mission, and you’ll stay for the people.”

WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER

The Eastern Nevada Restoration Project Manager will further The Nature Conservancy’s conservation goals by planning and implementing substantial collaborative restoration projects in close coordination with the Bureau of Land Management, the U.S. Forest Service, the Nature Resource Conservation Service and other partners in eastern Nevada. The BLM’s Humboldt-O’Neil Restoration Landscape is the focal geography. In this role, you will focus on the complex demands of implementing restoration projects from initial watershed prioritization to post-implementation monitoring, working closely and continuously with private landowners, the BLM, and additional partners to restore high-priority riparian and upland resources.

Together with partners, this position will develop the necessary designs, permits, and clearances to plan riparian and upland restoration projects, and select, contract with, and oversee the work crews used to implement them. Working at the nexus of public and private lands, you will have the opportunity to leverage time and money to optimize effectiveness. The Eastern Nevada Restoration Project Manager will also organize tranings with and for local landowners and land managers and foster collaborative efforts to help instill a legacy of durable restoration into the future as well as assist partners in refining and executing monitoring plans for existing projects. Through an active Community of Practice with TNC colleagues from across the West, you will co-develop knowledge and expertise to collectively problem solve, understand complex issues, and leverage experience and results that help the BLM accomplish its mission managing our public lands.

The Eastern Nevada Restoration Project Manager will also assist with permanently protecting private lands in eastern Nevada by working with TNC Protection Staff on new conservation easements and acquisitions. The project Manager will coordinate occasional in-person meetings and site visits with private landowners located in eastern Nevada, providing them with information on land preservation options.

WE’RE LOOKING FOR YOU

Are you looking for a career to help people and nature? Guided by science, TNC creates innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that people and nature can thrive together.  This is an exceptional career opportunity for a highly motivated, capable individual interesting in joining the world’s leading conservation organization!

Join TNC an apply today!

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• BA/BS in natural resource management or a related field and 5 years’ experience in natural resource management or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience implementing restoration projects, especially riparian or aquatic restoration.
• Experience working with community-based or collaborative settings to create shared outcomes for diverse groups of people.
• Experience negotiating and/or managing agreements and contracts and/or managing projects or budgets.
• Experience communicating with the public both in writing and verbally.
• Experience using applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Web Browsers.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Writing grants to help landowners and land managers implement restoration projects.
• Experience leading crews in remote locations with minimal supervision through all aspects of restoration including planning, implementation, and monitoring.
• Experience operating and/or maintaining UTVs, chainsaws, trailers, post pounder and other tools and equipment in a safe manner. Experience building and/or maintaining fence.
• Demonstrated competency with mapping and mobile data collection such as Collector for ArcGIS, Quick Capture, Field Maps, Google Maps, or Avenza Maps.
• Knowledge of current trends and practices in conservation, land management, livestock grazing, and riparian restoration or ecology.
• Experience with plant identification and familiarity with the flora of the intermountain west.
• Completing tasks independently with respect to timeline(s).
• Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated

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!

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 on our Culture Tab on nature.org/careers.

We’re proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of the health and well-being of the people we employ.

ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION

This role will at times work under minimal supervision and make independent decisions. This role will also work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain and under physically demanding circumstances. Work hitches of 8-10 days requiring overnight travel and at times, camping, will be an expectation during implementation season. This position will require frequent overnight travel in Nevada.

This position will report to the Nevada Business Unit’s Strategy Director for Resilient Public Lands. The position is initially funded by for a 2-year term, with potential for extension contingent on

AUTO SAFETY POLICY

This position requires a valid driver’s license and compliance with TNC’s Auto Safety Program. Employees may not drive Conservancy-owned/leased vehicles, rental cars, or personal vehicles on behalf of the Conservancy if considered “high risk drivers.” To learn more about the Auto Safety Program, visit https://www.nature.org/en-us/about-us/careers/recruitment/ under the FAQ section.

Employment in this position will be contingent upon completion of a Vehicle Use Agreement, which may include a review of the prospective employee’s motor vehicle record.

SALARY INFORMATION

The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $71,000 – 75,500 for annual base salary. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. 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. Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market, and not tied to USA pay or ranges. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment.

APPLY NOW

To apply for job ID 54479, submit your materials online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/ by 11:59 PM EST on 1/13/2024. Need help applying? Visit our recruitment page or contact [email protected].

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character 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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TNC is committed to offering accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please send a note to [email protected] with Request for Accommodation in the subject line.

An attractive salary and benefits package is part of TNC’s value proposition to our employees. TNC strives to provide competitive pay and bases salaries on the geographic location of the role committing to being equitable across groups and providing hiring salary ranges when possible.

Since we support flexible and remote work for our employees, many positions have a flexible location within countries where we’re registered as a Non-government Organization and established as an employer. This may mean we’re unable to provide a hiring salary range in the posting for some of our positions. However, candidates invited to be part of our interview process will be provided their location specific range upon request.