Regional Biologist I

Ducks Unlimited, Inc.•Easton, MD

1d•Remote

About The Position

Ducks Unlimited, Inc., the world’s leading wetland and waterfowl conservation organization, seeks a highly motivated biologist to join our Coastal Conservation Team. As a Regional Biologist I you will work with a team of biologists, engineers, and land protection professionals to identify, develop, fund and implement coastal wetland restoration and enhancement projects across the Mid-Atlantic to support DU’s waterfowl and wetlands conservation mission. If you have a passion for wetlands, and the waterfowl and wildlife species that they support, and want to actively contribute to conservation that makes a lasting impact on the environment, then this is the job for you!

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree (M.S. preferred) in Wildlife Biology, Ecology, Environmental Sciences, or related natural resources field with 3-5+ years of directly related experience developing and managing wetlands restoration and enhancement projects, with a preference for coastal marsh restoration experience.
Strong background in coastal wetland ecology and management with an emphasis on restoration, waterfowl, and other wetland dependent birds with knowledge of and experience with coastal restoration techniques, modeling, hydrology and restoration monitoring.
Detail oriented and well organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and budgets.
Excellent management and leadership skills, grounded in a commitment to collaboration with and support of staff.
Confidence to create strong relationships with staff, private landowners, volunteers, and community members and the written and verbal communication skills to work with a wide range of people.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in GIS (ArcGIS Online, ArcPro, and Field Maps) and familiarity of state and wetland conservation programs, policies, and laws is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop, coordinate, and implement coastal wetland projects on both public and private lands.
Lead all aspects of marsh restoration planning, project development, and implementation including identification and coordination with partners and landowners, identifying/applying for funding, mapping, site assessment, assisting our engineering team with restoration design, permitting, implementation oversite, contract management, project accounting, partner coordination and reporting.
Collaborate and coordinate with agency partners and other stakeholder groups as well as DU biological and engineering staff, consultants, and regulatory agencies to ensure timely and on-budget delivery of projects.
Develop/maintain relationships with conservation partners including municipalities, state and federal agencies, NGO’s, private landowners, etc. that promote and lead to the successful implementation of wetland conservation efforts.
Write, submit and administer grants and funding proposals to various agencies, foundations, corporations, and other funding sources to secure project funds for habitat conservation work, including development of project cost estimates.
Collaborate with DU’s science and development teams and conservation partners on developing and managing coastal habitat conservation programs including, but not limited to, strategic conservation plans, landowner outreach and education, conservation easement projects, facilitated land acquisitions, and the development and implementation of additional conservation strategies and opportunities.
Work with the New England Conservation Team and other relevant staff to build and implement an effective, sustainable conservation program to develop a coordinated conservation strategy that supports the mission of Ducks Unlimited and regional priorities.
Support DU’s Ecosystem Services team to identify and advance nature-based solutions for coastal wetland and community resilience.
Represent DU on various working groups, committees, partnerships, and task forces, etc. to develop partnerships and guide the establishment of coastal restoration priorities and coordinate with partners on project tracking and grant funding opportunities.
Support public policy objectives in coordination with DU Regional Biologists, Manager of Conservation Programs, Director of Conservation Programs, Public Policy staff and DU volunteers.
Coordinate with DU staff including Communications staff regarding public outreach and media needs; Administrative staff regarding the smooth operation of programs and budget management; and Development staff to continually incorporate development strategies and to help with fundraising.
Other duties as assigned that advance the mission of Ducks Unlimited and the regional program.