Land Steward Tallgrass Prairie Preserve

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Nature Conservancy
Pawhuska, OK, USA
Full-time

The  Land Steward performs and participates in preserve operations, maintenance and management during 2019 and 2020 at  the Tallgrass Prairie Preserve (17 miles north of Pawhuska). This role is temporary and is anticipated to last through the end of the 2020 calendar year.

Areas of Responsibility: 

The  Land Steward maintains preserve areas through ranch-related activities.  S/he maintains tools and equipment and operates ranch-related machinery.  The majority of each day will be spent on fencing and corral construction and maintenance.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND SCOPE 

  • May interact with visitors.
  • Works under close or infrequent supervision.
  • Works in variable weather conditions including summer heat, at remote locations for long periods of time in isolated settings, on difficult and hazardous terrain and under physically demanding circumstances.               
  • Requires considerable physical exertion and/or muscular strain.       
Educational Background: 
High school diploma and 6 months of related experience             
Skills/Experience: 
  • Experience operating various types of equipment in a safe and efficient manner (e.g. lawn mower, chainsaw, tractor, ATV/UTV, etc).
  • Must be able to obtain related licenses or certifications as required. (e.g. First Aid, CPR, herbicide application, and driver’s license).
  • Qualified as or able to meet and maintain Fire Fighter Type 2 (FFT2) qualifications. See http://www.tncfiremanual.org/firefighter.htm
  • Able to achieve and maintain physical fitness standard as determined by local Fire Program Manager and the TNC Fire Manual.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Ability to follow instructions from colleagues.
  • Ability to work in a team environment.
  • Ability to operate ATV/UTV in uneven terrain.
  • Ability to work in difficult conditions including exposure to heat, sun, insects, remote areas etc.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license.
  • Ability to operate various types of equipment, lawn mower, trimmer, chainsaw, manual/standard transmission vehicle, tractor, etc.
  • Experience recognizing plant and animal species.
  • Willingness to learn to identify invasive plants and participate in spot-spraying of herbicides.
  • Preferred ranch management experience:  fence construction, welding, livestock, etc.
  • Must be at least 18 years old. Prefer age 21 or older.
How to Apply: 

https://www.careerarc.com/job-listing/the-nature-conservancy-jobs-land-s...

Job Function: 
Conservation & Environmental Science

Organization Info

Nature Conservancy

Overview
Headquarters: 
Arlington, VA, United States
Website: 
nature.org
Annual Budget : 
More than $500M
Founded: 
1954
About Us
Areas of Focus: 
Environment
Science / Technology
Mission: 

The mission of The Nature Conservancy is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends.

Our vision is a world where the diversity of life thrives, and people act to conserve nature for its own sake and its ability to fulfill our needs and enrich our lives.

How do we achieve this mission and vision?

Through the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff, including more than 600 scientists, all of whom impact conservation in 69 countries.

With the help of our many partners, from individuals and governments to local nonprofits and corporations.

By using a non-confrontational, collaborative approach and staying true to our five unique core values.

That's how The Nature Conservancy has done more than anyone else to advance conservation around the world since our founding in 1951.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Jun 30 2019
Active Until: 
Jul 30 2019
Hiring Organization: 
Nature Conservancy
industry: 
Nonprofit