Rangeland Ecologist

OFFICE LOCATION

Malta, Montana, USA

Glasgow, Montana or surrounding area will be considered.
    
WE’RE LOOKING FOR YOU

Through the efforts of The Nature Conservancy, more than a million acres in Montana have been preserved for people and nature. From the mountains to the grasslands, the Montana Chapter is dedicated to conserving the natural resources that make Montana unique. Come join an effective and strategic team at TNC to do meaningful and transformative work.
    
WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• Bachelor’s degree and 3 years’ experience in natural resource management or similar field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience using spatial software apps, including ArcGIS Field Maps & Pro, Survey123
• Experience managing staff or volunteers.  
• Relationship building experience to work closely with a variety of partners, i.e.,  agency staff, ranchers, non-profit staff 
• Experience completing tasks independently with respect to timeline(s).
• Experience with communication via written, spoken and graphical means in English and other relevant languages.
• Experience using common software applications such as Word, Excel, web browsers, etc.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.
• B.S. in rangeland management or wildlife biology and 3-5 years’ experience in natural resource management, similar field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of grassland and sagebrush ecology, conservation, and land management 
• Knowledge of current trends and practices in grasslands conservation and land management 
• Ability and experience working in rural communities.
• Prescribed fire experience
• Experience with stream, wet meadow, and grassland restoration.

SALARY INFORMATION

The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is $54,000.00 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 55457, submit your materials online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/ by 11:59 PM EST on August 25, 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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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.