Job Information
The Nature Conservancy Conservation Forester - 54887 in Long Beach, Washington
OFFICE LOCATION
Long Beach, Washington, USA
or within 25 Miles of Long Beach, Washington
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WHO WE ARE
The mission of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is to conserve the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we develop innovative, on-the-ground solutions to the world's toughest environmental challenges so that people and nature can thrive. Our work is guided by our values, which include a commitment to diversity{rel="nofollow"} and respect for people, communities, and cultures. From a rewarding mission to career development and flexible schedules, there are many reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want to know more? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube{rel="nofollow"} to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor{rel="nofollow"}.
One of TNC's primary goals is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that employees around the globe have a sense of belonging and feel that their unique contributions are valued. We know we'll only achieve our mission by hiring and engaging a diverse staff that reflects the communities in which we work. Recognizing that people bring talent and skills that have been developed outside the scope of a job, we take a holistic approach to recruitment that considers life experience in addition to the professional requirements listed in our postings. Please apply - we'd love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, "you'll join for the mission, and you'll stay for the people."
WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER
The Conservation Forester is responsible for managing contracts that implement forest management plans in the South Willapa Bay Conservation Area (approx. 20,000 acres). The Conservancy's primary forest management goal is to restore late-successional forest structure and function to these properties while also generating financial and social benefits. This position works closely with The Ecological Forest Management Team and is responsible for coordinating a wide variety of forest and project management duties including managing contracts and grants related to forest management, implementing and monitoring restoration projects such as commercial restoration thinning, pre-commercial thinning, reforestation, invasive species treatments, stream restoration, forest road improvements, road decommissioning, and road maintenance and general property management and stewardship. To meet the Conservancy's goals, The Conservation Forester will also help develop and foster strong community and partner relations.
The essential functions of this position include:
Contract Management & Administration (50%)
- Write, prepare, and administer, forestry-related contracts and grants and track spending against approved budgets.
- Develop georeferenced maps using ArcGIS to be used in the field.
- Monitor contracts in the field related to forestry and land management activities on TNC Preserves to ensure forestry management, logging, and heavy equipment contractors perform work to TNC contract specifications.
Assist and prepare grant applications and develop projects for grant opportunities.
Land Management & Forestry (45%)
Collaborate with internal and external partners to implement a variety of forest management and restoration projects including commercial and pre-commercial thinning; reforestation; invasive species management; forest road improvements, road decommissioning; general property management; and other forest and stream-related restoration projects.
Implement ongoing property