NVP Land Steward

The Nature Conservancy-posted 10 days ago

Full-time • Mid Level

Johnstown, NE

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The Niobrara Valley Preserve Land Steward (Land Steward) develops, manages , and implements conservation programs, plans , and strategies at the Niobrara Valley Preserve. The Land Steward provides technical leadership and support to the Nebraska Chapter and plans and directs some aspects of preserve management programs and stewardship. They address critical threats to natural systems and individual species, foster cross-site learning among conservation communi ties , and suppl y conservation planning teams with site or landscape - level information relevant to the planning process . The Land Steward maintains areas frequented by the visiting public, assists with fleet, facilities, tool, and equipment maintenance, removes exotic species, operates heavy machinery, and oversees bison and cattle grazing infrastructure such as water and fencing. The Land Steward may oversee technicians and volunteers to accomplish conservation programs and preserve maintenance , and they m ay assist with outreach and education events on and off the preserve.

Coordinate and implement stewardship tasks that support conservation goals, such as invasive plant management, livestock grazing, maintaining trail s , and restoration projects.
Assist with contract management (including fencing and cedar removal), partner and vendor coordination, and project implementation.
May assist with grant reporting tasks.
Maintain and operate tools and equipment (e.g. chain saw, tractor, skid steer, two-way radio, ATV, UTV, lawn mowers, sprayers, etc.)
Assist with prescribed fire operations under guidance of burn boss
Monitor and maintain bison and cattle fences and water sources (solar and windmills).
Identify , map, treat, and monitor invasive plants, especially eastern redcedar
Use GPS technology (field tablet) to support mapping and monitoring projects
Assist with data collection and other evaluation related to land stewardship activities
Maintain preserve areas frequented by the visiting public including mowing and snow removal
May oversee seasonal technicians and volunteer groups
Assist with basic maintenance and management of the NVP Field Campus and facilitie s
May occasionally assist at other TNC sites
Interface professionally and effectively with preserve neighbors, private landowners, partners, and volunteers to garner trust and support for grazing, restoration, and fire programs in the community.
Responsible for addressing and/or coordinating maintenance and repairs at the field campus .

Bachelor’s degree and 3 years’ experience in natural resource management or similar field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience managing staff or volunteers .
Relationship building experience to work closely with a variety of partners, i.e., media, government officials, internal scientists.
Experience completing tasks independently with respect to timeline(s).
Experience with communication via written, spoken and graphical means in English and other relevant languages.
Experience using common software applications such as Word, Excel, web browsers, etc.
Experience in training .
Able to act in accordance with our code of conduct, be respectful of differences of identity and/or beliefs, and successfully work across those differences to meet work objectives .

1 – 2 years of related experience in ecological land management or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience operating and maintaining various types of equipment and heavy machinery, e.g. lawn mowers, 4-wheel drive vehicles, power tools, grass trimmers, tractors, tracked loader , trailers, etc.
Able to recognize plant and animal species of Nebraska and northern great plains ecosystems to complete preserve management activities.
Interest in livestock grazing systems/management.
Qualified as a Fire Fighter Type 2 (FFT2), including Introduction to ICS (I-100), Human Factors on the Fire line (L-180), Introduction to Wild Land Fire Behavior (S-190), Firefighting Training (S-130), and one training burn serving under the supervision of a qualified FFT2 OR willingness to obtain the position of FFT2. See http://www.tncfiremanual.org/firefighter.htm
Experience with prescribed burning and/or wildfire suppression
Experience using common software applications such as Word, Excel, web browsers, etc.
Experience using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Global Positioning Systems (GPS).
Knowledge/understanding of current trends and practices in Sandhills and Riparian conservation, land management and natural resource preservation/conservation or similar field.
Able to complete tasks independently and on time.
Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experiences are appreciated.

health care benefits
flexible spending accounts
401(k) plan including employer match
parental leave
accrued paid time off
life insurance
disability coverage
employee assistance program
other life and work well being benefits

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