The Plover Management Tech. will conduct habitat management projects and monitor nesting plovers to determine breeding success. He/She may be asked to apply herbicides, use hand tools, operate a motor boat, and collect and document accurate data. This position will be supervised by the Central North Dakota Conservation Manager.
- Complete annual monitoring of piping plover populations, nest success, and fledgling success on the John E. Williams Preserve and Audubon National Wildlife Refuge.
- Participate in the collection of research data on plover habitat enhancement projects.
- Contribute to a final report summarizing plover monitoring and management activities.
- Will be required to complete and obtain a North Dakota Pesticide Applicators License (if not already obtained)
- May be required to submit a Background Check for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- May perform other duties as assigned.
- Experience managing and prioritizing tasks from multiple sources.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Multi-lingual and/or multicultural experience appreciated.
- Completed at least two years in natural resource management field of study. Knowledge and field experience in ornithology highly preferred.
- Ability to perform with a minimum of supervision and work cooperatively with a wide range of people.
- Ability to operate all-terrain vehicles, motor boats, 4x4 trucks, trailering, and complete outdoor work using hand tools.
- Experience with bird monitoring and identification preferred.
- Willing to work long and irregular hours under adverse environmental conditions.
- Willingness to live and work in an isolated rural environment and share living quarters and travel frequently.
- Ability to collect and analyze data and produce written reports.
- Current North Dakota Pesticide Applicators License preferred.
- Current Department of Interior Motorboat Operator Certification Course (MOCC) preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to be a team member and work toward a common goal
Salary: $15-17/hr. Housing offered at no cost to employee during term of employment.
The Nature Conservancy offers competitive compensation, 401k or savings-plan matching for eligible employees, excellent benefits, flexible work policies and a collaborative work environment. We also provide professional development opportunities and promote from within. As a result, you will find a culture that supports and inspires conservation achievement and personal development, both within the workplace and beyond.