Pawhuska, Oklahoma, USA

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Tallgrass Prairie Preserve Manager (TPPM) develops, manages, and advances conservation programs, plans and methods at the Joseph H. Williams Tallgrass Prairie Preserve. The TPPM provides technical leadership and support to the Oklahoma business unit by planning, directing, and implementing Tallgrass Prairie Preserve management programs and stewardship. They address critical threats to natural systems and individual species, fosters cross-site learning among an international conservation community, and supplies conservation planning with site or landscape level information relevant to the planning process. They oversee and direct daily stewardship staff and activities, including the management of invasive species, grazing leases, facilities maintenance, prescribed fire, and bison husbandry. Manage professional staff, with responsibility for goal setting, performance management, training, and career development. The TPPM will gain cooperation from outside parties to accomplish program goals and foster strong communication among stewardship staff, the Oklahoma business unit, and broader organizational staff and partners. Financial responsibility may include working within/managing a budget to complete projects, negotiating, and contracting with vendors, assisting with budget development and ensures program compliance with internal policies and external requirements.

The TPPM will coordinate with academic partners to develop and implement applied research projects on the preserve. They develop and implement conservation strategies, employ a full range of protection tools to acquire varying degrees of legal interest in land, and implement a variety of strategies to secure public and private support for TNC conservation priorities. They build community support and maintain reserve areas frequented by the visiting public. The TPPM will work under minimal supervision, and make independent decisions based on analysis, experience and context. May work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain and under physically demanding circumstances.

Through the efforts of The Nature Conservancy 108,425 acres in Oklahoma have been preserved and protected for people and nature. From grasslands to forests, rivers to mesas, we envision an Oklahoma where our rich natural heritage is valued and protected, and people are inspired to conserve nature for future generations. This is an exceptional career opportunity for a highly motivated, capable individual interested in joining the world’s leading conservation organization!

Have you ever asked yourself, “How can I make a difference?” but you don’t know where to go or have the time to do it? Welcome to The Nature Conservancy. You have found the solution and now you can pointedly make a difference every day! By joining our Oklahoma team, you will become part of a group that is a force to be reckoned with; a force for nature, a force for people, and a force for our planet. Our team consists of a dedicated group who are leading the conservation effort on multiple fronts and who expertly bring strategy and action together.

• BA/BS, and 5 years’ experience in natural resource management or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience negotiating complex agreements.
• Supervisory experience.
• Experience communicating with the scientists, public and/or media both in writing and verbally.
• Experience using applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Web Browsers.
• Experience with principles of land management and acquisition.
• Experience in training and curriculum design.
• Must live on the Tallgrass Prairie Preserve, Pawhuska, OK in an isolated rural setting.
• Must serve on the preserve fire crew and requires the ability to meet and maintain Prescribed Fire Crew Member (RXCM) annual physical fitness requirements of the moderate level (25-pound pack test result of 2 miles in 30 minutes or less). If not already qualified, must pursue NWCG Burn Boss (RxB2) qualifications, including coursework and experience requirements. See the Conservancy’s Fire Management Manual for a full explanation of qualification requirements: http://www.tncfiremanual.org/BurnBoss.htm.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated
• Knowledge of land management conservation practice and conservation science.
• Animal husbandry experience with bison and/or cattle.
• Ability to explain conservation practices to technical and non-technical audiences
• Knowledge of current trends and practices in conservation, land management, and natural resource preservation.
• Completing tasks independently with respect to timeline(s).
• Excellent communication skills via written, spoken and graphical means in English and other relevant languages.
• Experience operating and/or repairing various types of equipment and machinery. (e.g.; lawn mower, chainsaw, ATV, UTV, tractor, skid steer, backhoe, pickup truck, 5 & 10 Ton surplus military trucks (fire trucks), two-way radio, etc.).
• Experience working with electrical, plumbing, welding, and concrete.
• Excellent communication skills via written, spoken and graphical means in English and other relevant languages.
• NWCG Burn Boss (RxB2) qualified, including coursework and experience requirements, or in pursuit of this qualification. See the Conservancy’s Fire Management Manual for a full explanation of qualification requirements: http://www.tncfiremanual.org/BurnBoss.htm.

FIREARMS USAGE

Firearm possession/use is permitted under the following instances:

• Euthanasia
• Preserve Stewardship and Management: Control of certain animals.
  

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!

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We’re proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of the health and well-being of the people we employ. The salary range is range from 54k to 60k.

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