Avian Field Science Manager (3 year term) Job at The Nature Conservancy
OFFICE LOCATION
Sacramento, California, USA
The location for this position is the greater Sacramento region, California, United States.
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WHO WE ARE
The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is a global conservation organization dedicated to conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends. Grounded in science, we develop innovative solutions to the world’s toughest environmental challenges so that people and nature can thrive. Our work is guided by our values, which include a commitment to diversity; respect for people, communities, and cultures; and a collaborative, bipartisan approach. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our staff and partners, we impact conservation around the world.
The California Chapter is TNC’s largest state program and one of the largest, most dynamic conservation organizations in the country. With approximately 230 employees, from financial analysts and fundraisers to ecologists and economists, we are currently invested in 14 strategies to address the biggest challenges facing California and the world, including numerous community-based projects designed to increase the pace, scale, and effectiveness of conservation. Over the past six decades, we have protected 1.4 million acres, 5,000 miles of streams, and 3.8 million acres of ocean habitat in California and off the coast.
The California Chapter believes that we are most effective when we are embedded in our state’s communities, politics, media, and environmental issues. For this reason, and to reduce our carbon footprint when meeting in person, all staff live in California, including those in a home office.
Finally, we are passionate about the middle ground in American politics and life. The hallmark of The Nature Conservancy is its “big tent” approach, engaging people across the political and ideological spectrum to find solutions that last. We ask all employees to embrace this critical strategic position of our organization.
WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER
Serving these functions will be most easily achieved from a home base in the greater Sacramento, CA area, potentially including Woodland, Davis or Galt.
Specific duties may include the following:
- Work closely with TNC Senior Scientist to design and implement waterbird and habitat monitoring for BirdReturns projects.
- Help hire and direct fieldwork of 2-3 seasonal avian technicians each year to perform biological and compliance monitoring, and complete related tasks
- Work closely with program managers and scientists at TNC and partner organizations (Audubon California and Point Blue Conservation Science) to implement BirdReturns auction programs, including conducting landowner outreach, site assessments, and monitoring activities.
- Assist TNC and partners to complete study of the impacts of drought and habitat availability on migratory shorebirds, including mistnet trapping, banding, radio-tagging, and blood sampling of shorebirds during fall, winter and spring.
- Assist with project management tasks including contracting, budgeting, purchasing, program compliance, and hiring of seasonal staff as needed.
- Conduct visual surveys of birds, focusing on western waterbirds, including waterfowl, shorebirds, and long-legged waders.
- Conduct habitat features assessments.
- Conduct fieldwork that is at times physically demanding in variable weather conditions, including hot and cold, sometimes at remote locations, and in hazardous terrain start work on some days before sunrise and at times finish after dark. Possible overnight travel to other sites in California.
- Spend long periods driving to field sites. Includes driving full-size 4WD pickup truck on narrow dirt levee roads, and on highways that may be heavily trafficked.
- Set up fields for monitoring. Includes selecting monitoring locations, wading into flooded areas to establish survey markers, and pounding in wooden depth stakes.
- Complete, accurate, and clear record-keeping of field survey observations.
- Review and analyze data, resolving disparities.
- Assist in preparation and authorship of peer-reviewed articles focused on BirdReturns.
- May involve maintenance activities including occasional assistance with preserve management tasks.
WE'RE LOOKING FOR YOU
We’re looking for a passionate individual with experience conducting field-based avian surveys with good bird identification skills, preferably with experience capturing and handling birds. The successful candidate will have strong communication skills and interest in being the “face” of TNC in its interactions with farmers and other landowners. If you have these skills and are eager to be part of a dedicated and fun team working to save birds on the Pacific Flyway, then apply today!
WHAT YOU'LL BRING
- Master's Degree in science related field and 1 year of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Expertise in waterbird species identification, and experience conducting avian surveys by sight and sound
- Experience collecting, manipulating, analyzing and interpreting scientific data.
- Experience preparing reports of findings.
- Experience working independently in field settings and in remote locations.
- Multi-language skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.
- Strong knowledge of computer technology and common software applications.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and/or with minimal supervision.
WHAT WE BRING
Each person who works at TNC contributes to our goal of protecting nature for future generations. Another one of TNC’s primary goals is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that employees around the globe feel that their unique contributions are valued. To quote a popular saying at TNC, “You’ll join for the mission, and you’ll stay for the people.” To learn more, head to YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.
We’re proud to support the health and wellbeing of the people we employ. We offer a competitive, comprehensive benefits package that includes healthcare coverage, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, and other benefits that support work-life balance.
If you’re interested in working with us, please apply—we’d love to hear from you.
AUTO SAFETY POLICY
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 https://www.nature.org/en-us/about-us/careers/recruitment/ 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 salary for this position in the Sacramento region is $66,000 - $77,300 (full time with benefits).
Job Family: Science
Job Number: 400001
Salary Grade: 6
APPLY NOW
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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 with diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and cultures. 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 orientations, gender identities, military or veteran status or other status protected by law.
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