Assistant Preserve Manager

The Nature Conservancy•Celeste, TX

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Based at the Clymer Meadow Preserve in northeast Texas, the Assistant Preserve Manager will assist with implementation of conservation programs, ecological restoration, and preserve management plans on TNC lands and programmatic/regional projects. This position will be responsible for assisting with management on five north Texas TNC preserves, as well as stewardship efforts throughout the Trinity, Red, Sulphur, and Sabine River watersheds. The Assistant Preserve Manager will be an integral part of TNC-led efforts in protecting and improving grassland management on public and private property to increase carbon capture and storage, avoid conversion of natural ecosystems, while also supporting sustainable working lands of agriculture and renewable energy. Overnight travel outside northeast Texas is approximately 20%. May work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain, and under physically demanding circumstances. These may include adverse weather conditions; considerable physical exertion and/or muscular strain; long hours in isolated settings; exposure to hazards such as biting/stinging insects, venomous snakes, other wildlife. The Assistant Preserve Manager will report to the Clymer Meadows Preserve daily and must be located in Celeste, TX (75423) or the surrounding community.

Requirements

BA/BS/AS/Technical or vocational degree in a science-related field and 1-year related experience in custodial and ecological land management or a similar field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience with natural ecosystems, especially grasslands.
Experience in ecological land management principles.
Experience operating and or repairing various types of equipment and machinery, specifically tractors and skid-steers.
Must be able to obtain related licenses or certifications as required. (e.g. NWCG FFT2 or higher, First Aid, CPR, herbicide application, ATV safety, and driver’s license).
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."
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.

Responsibilities

Ecological restoration project implementation including seed harvest, processing, storage, and planting
Exotic species control using mechanical and chemical techniques
Operation of small and heavy machinery for brush/tree reduction, mowing, seed harvest, seedbed preparation, prescribed fire preparation
Stewardship on partner and private lands as necessary
Maintain preserve boundaries and fences, buildings, other infrastructure
Maintain tools, equipment, vehicles, trailers
Participation as TNC-Texas prescribed fire team member
Planning and/or leading volunteer workdays
Providing access to preserve visitors including researchers
Assist with other conservation projects within Texas as necessary