The Conservation Practitioner III performs and participates in preserve operations including the maintenance, management, development and coordination of conservation and restoration programs.

• Conduct routine preserve management work such as removal of invasive species, grassland management, ecological monitoring, fence construction and repair, and other related stewardship activities.
• Assists with land management and restoration planning.
• Ensures personal safety and safety of crew by following all safety procedures mandated by state/federal law and TNC policies.
• Tracks and records work progress including invasive species, thinning, and Rx fire treatments.
• Tracks and manages restoration objectives, budget and schedule.
• Builds, cultivates, and maintains relationships with landowners and key partners including public agencies and non-profit organizations.
• Assists with planning and implementation of prescribed fire.
• Assist with fire line construction, implementation of prescribed burns and mop-up activities. Maintain equipment and tools used on prescribed burns.
• Operate fire equipment, if qualified, including ignition devices, 4WD trucks, ATV’s, UTV’s, portable pumps, pump engines, port-a-tanks, tractors, backpack blowers, brush cutters, chain saws, hand tools, and GPS units.
• Perform fire preparations, including tractor mowing, tree cutting, chainsaw work, raking, handline construction, and boundary delineation.
• Drives 4WD truck and UTV with crew and supplies on remote, backcountry roads.

Oklahoma

• May organize, lead or monitor work groups consisting of staff, interns, and volunteers covering a wide geographic area.
• Financial responsibility may include working within a budget to complete projects, managing contractors, assisting with budget development and fundraising targets.
• May work under minimal and/or distant supervision; may make some independent decisions based on analysis, experience and context.
• May work in variable and extreme weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain and under physically demanding circumstances.
• Efficiently operates and maintains tools and equipment (chainsaws, brushcutter, UTV’s, ATV’s, weed trimmer)
• Assist with Deer Management Assistance Program (DMAP).
• Assist Universities, Colleges and other agencies with research project implementation and coordination
• Firearm possession/use is permitted under the following instances:
  • Euthanasia
  • Preserve Stewardship and Management: Control of certain animals.