Location: Burns, OR preferred. Bend, OR may be considered. Expect frequent overnight travel.
What We Can Achieve Together:
The Oregon Riparian Restoration Project Manager will further The Nature Conservancy’s (TNC) conservation goals by planning and implementing substantial stream and spring restoration projects in close coordination with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and other partners in Southeast Oregon as part of a six-state restoration effort between TNC and the BLM. Some projects will take place in partnership with Oregon Desert Land Trust (ODLT) on or near Trout Creek Ranch, which spans the Pueblo and Trout Creek Mountains. In this role, you will focus on the complex demands of implementing low-tech process-based restoration projects from initial watershed prioritization to post-implementation monitoring, working closely and continuously with BLM, ODLT and additional partners to restore high-priority riparian resources.
Together with partners, this position will develop the necessary designs, permits, and clearances to plan riparian restoration projects, and select, contract with, and oversee the work crews used to implement them. Through an active Community of Practice with TNC colleagues from across the West, you will co-develop knowledge and expertise to collectively problem solve, navigate complex issues, and leverage experience and results to help the BLM accomplish its mission managing our public lands. The Oregon Riparian Restoration Project Manager will also organize trainings and foster collaborative efforts to advance a legacy of durable restoration into the future.
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 4-10 days requiring overnight travel and at times, camping, will be an expectation during implementation season.
This position will report to the Oregon Restoration Project Manager. The position is funded by federal grants for a 3-year term ending in September 2028. Applications for this position will be reviewed as they are received, and the position will be open until filled; we recommend submitting materials as soon as possible.
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 interested in joining the world’s leading conservation organization!
What You’ll Bring:
- 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 negotiating and/or managing agreements and contracts and/or managing projects or budgets.
- Experience communicating with the public and/or media both in writing and verbally.
- Experience working in outdoor settings in variable and sometimes physically challenging conditions.
- Experience using applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Web Browsers.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience implementing restoration projects, especially riparian or aquatic restoration.
- Experience 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 working with federal land management agencies, especially Bureau of Land Management in the Intermountain West.
- Experience operating and/or maintaining UTVs, chain saws, trailers, post pounders 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.
- Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
- Experience explaining conservation practices to technical and non-technical audiences
- Knowledge of current trends and practices in conservation, land management, and livestock grazing, and riparian restoration or ecology.
- Experience completing work tasks independently and consistently meeting deadlines.
- Demonstrated proficiency in communication skills via written, spoken and graphical means.
- Experience in training, curriculum design, or workplan or strategy development.
- Experience working with community-based or collaborative settings to create shared outcomes for diverse groups of people.
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 the Auto Safety information page 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 $62,240 – $66,130 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.
Who We Are:
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 includes a Commitment to Diversity and Respect for People, Communities, and Cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s lots of reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube or on Glassdoor.
Our 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. We know we’ll only achieve our Mission by hiring and engaging a diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we work. In addition to the requirements in our postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of inclusion! Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote myriad TNC staff members, “you’ll join for our mission, and you’ll stay for our 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!
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.
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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