Aravaipa Canyon Preserve Steward

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Required to live on-site; housing provided by TNC. The Aravaipa Canyon Preserve Steward implements preserve stewardship including general operation and management guest services movement and handling of livestock repair and maintenance of buildings vehicles and infrastructure and land management activities. The ACPS works in any and all parts of the Aravaipa Ecosystem including alone in the rugged backcountry and wilderness horseback and afoot. They live and work in a remote rural location. They must be self-reliant comfortable in all weathers physically and mentally capable of navigating through remote backcountry and negotiating rough terrain. They must be able to operate tools and equipment common to farms and ranches and improvise solutions to unanticipated problems in the field.

Duties are anticipated in the percentages below and may fluctuate based on the business needs:

Land Management 50%

• Implement preserve management plans as directed which may include fire weed livestock grazing and trespass control.
• Monitor land and water including fee land conservation easements streamflow well depths range conditions and wildlife habitat.
• Assist in monitoring flora and fauna including sensitive species and exotic species.
• May assist with prescribed fire fire prevention and fuels management activities.
• Control of exotic fish and wildlife species and exotic vegetation.
• Boundary posting and sign maintenance.
• Care feeding wrangling movement transport and handling of livestock including horses and cattle as directed.
• Implement native grass farming operations to include planting irrigating harvesting baling and transporting hay.
• Operates transports maintains and repairs vehicles farm implements and other equipment such as tractor and chainsaw.

Maintenance 30%

• Building maintenance (painting plumbing electrical yard maintenance etc.).
• Land/trail maintenance (remove fallen trees road repair mowing vegetation clearing etc.).
• Equipment maintenance (oil change on tractor etc.).
• Building installation repair and maintenance of infrastructure such as fencing wells waters pipelines roads etc.

General Public Activities 10%

• Guest services including housekeeping of cabins and guest house as needed.
• Coordinate with Manager to lead field trips and volunteer stewardship workdays.
• Open and close the preserve as needed.
• Weekly trespass patrol of Aravaipa Canyon Road from Headquarters to East Trailhead.

Administration 10%

• Data collection and accurate and timely completion of data sheets field notes timesheets monitoring reports and expense reports.
• Maintain accurate Preserve records using a database PC or mobile device.
• Inputs data into databases for monitoring information such as stream flow rare species and precipitation.
• May create and compile GIS information and databases for the Aravaipa watershed and greater Galiuro Mountain complex.

RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE

• Position executes all duties within the Conservancys Policies Standard Operating Procedures business practices processes and guidelines and Business Unit (BU) practices.
• May monitor work groups consisting of staff interns and volunteers covering a wide geographic area.
• May supervise seasonal staff / volunteers.
• Requires considerable physical exertion and/or muscular strain.
• Required to work long hours alone in remote isolated settings.
• Networks with diverse groups including landowners conservation partners government officials donors board members and the general public to recruit support for the Conservancy and publicize Conservancy programs/preserves.
• May work under minimal and/or distant supervision; may make some independent decisions based on analysis experience and context.
• May work in variable weather conditions at remote locations on difficult and hazardous terrain and under physically demanding circumstances.
• Travel (AZ and occasionally in U.S. for training retreats etc.); work overtime; work evenings weekends holidays as needed.
• Timely and accurate completion of required documents such as performance check-ins; timecards; expense reports.
• Regularly lift pull push and move 80 pounds.
• Valid drivers license.
• Other duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• AS/Technical or vocational degree in science-related field and 1-year related experience in custodial and ecological land management or similar field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with natural systems.
• Experience in ecological land management principles.
• Experience operating and/or repairing various types of equipment and machinery. (e.g. lawn mower chainsaw tractor GPS device UTV ATV or OHV etc.).
• Must be able to obtain related licenses and/or certifications as required (e.g. First Aid CPR herbicide application etc.).
• Youth certified (completes TNC training within initial 30 days of employment; annually thereafter).

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor of Science degree in natural resource agriculture or related field.
• 1 2 years related experience in custodial and ecological land management or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• General experience in agriculture or land management gained through working on a farm ranch or remote field station (including working with livestock such as cattle and horses).
• General experience in construction landscaping building maintenance excavation or similar work including troubleshooting and solving basic electrical wiring plumbing water systems building fence and/or other mechanical systems.
• Demonstrated ability to live work and navigate alone in remote or backcountry areas unsupervised for several days at a time.
• Ability to recognize plant and animal species to complete preserve management activities.
• Working knowledge of common software applications (e.g. Word Excel Web browsers)
• Experience supervising volunteers interns or entry level staff.
• Knowledge/understanding of current trends and practices in conservation land management and natural resource preservation/conservation or similar field.
• Ability to accurately complete tasks independently with respect to timeline(s).
• Wilderness First Aid or basic First Aid Training
• Communicating clearly via written spoken and graphical means in English.
• Experience working in a metrics driven culture.
• Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.

This position requires a valid drivers license and compliance with TNCs Auto Safety Program. Employees may not drive Conservancy-owned/leased vehicles rental cars or personal vehicles on behalf of the Conservancy if considered high risk drivers. To learn more about the Auto Safety Program visit the Auto Safety information page under the FAQ section. Employment in this position will be contingent upon completion of a Vehicle Use Agreement which may include a review of the prospective employees motor vehicle record.

The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $36800 ($20.22/hr) - $39360 ($21.62/hr) based on a 35-hour workweek. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidates actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors including for example the candidates location qualifications specific skills and experience. Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market and not tied to USA pay or ranges. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment.

Who We Are:

The Nature Conservancys mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization we create innovative on-the-ground solutions to our worlds toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. Were rooted in our mission and guided by our values which include respect for all people communities and cultures. Whether its career development flexible schedules or a rewarding mission theres many reasons to love life inside TNC. Want a better insight to TNC Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.

One goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging and that their unique contributions to our mission are addition to the requirements in our job postings we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job and consider each applicants unique experience. Please apply wed love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC youll join for the mission and stay for the people.

What We Bring:

Since 1951 TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members over 400 scientists and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and partners we impact conservation around the world!

TNC offers a competitive comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits flexible spending accounts a 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match parental leave accrued paid time off life insurance disability coverage employee assistance program other life and work well-being benefits. Learn more about our Benefits and Perks here.

Were proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of the health and well-being of the people we employ.

Our recruiting process includes a rolling interview process to ensure we engage applicants in a timely manner. This means we may review applications in the order in which they are received. Once a strong candidate pool is identified the role will be unposted. The timeline may vary depending on the expressed interest in the role so we highly encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to equal employment opportunity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of all backgrounds beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization is a priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures races colors religions sexes national or regional origins ages disability status sexual orientation gender identity military protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

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