The Conservation Practitioner III performs and participates in preserve operations including the maintenance, management, development and coordination of conservation and restoration programs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- 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
RESPONSIBILITIES AND SCOPE
- 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.