American Bird Conservancy is hiring a
American Bird Conservancy
Rio Grande Joint Venture (RGJV) Conservation Delivery Specialist
Position Summary:
Title: Rio Grande Joint Venture (RGJV) Conservation Delivery Specialist
Supervisor: Rio Grande Joint Venture Habitat Restoration Hydrologist
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: $65,000; Based on experience
Location: Alpine, Texas
Introduction:
The mission of American Bird Conservancy (ABC) is to conserve birds and their habitats – the places birds need to thrive – across the Americas. We are a growing group of 125+ dedicated staff, located across the United States and with a network of partners from Canada to Chile. Each year, we grow in budget and staff, and we deliver more results aimed at preventing bird species extinctions and reversing declines that are reducing populations of nearly all bird groups. Our work is guided by our principles, which include a commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI).
This position will foster the mutual conservation objectives of the RGJV, US Fish and Wildlife Service, Texas Parks and Wildlife and other partners (see RGJV board) by enhancing wildlife habitat in streams and uplands of the Chihuahuan Desert. This position contributes to the goals and objectives of the Texas Conservation Action Plan, the National Fish Conservation Area in the Chihuahuan Desert, and national and international bird conservation plans by working closely with RGJV, American Bird Conservancy (ABC), and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) staff and other partner organizations to provide technical and financial assistance related to habitat enhancement and restoration.
Major Duties:
Establish, improve, and maintain grassland habitats and riparian zones;
Conduct outreach to landowners and partners and advise/recommend/support restoration and/or habitat management and improvement projects;
Conduct data collection, reduction and reporting of stream characterization or monitoring data;
Implement a low-tech, process-based stream restoration plan on cooperating private land as well as public lands that includes but is not limited to siting and laying out in-stream structures, and supervising the construction of in-stream structures;
Operate appropriate heavy equipment in support of the implementation of stream restoration or wildlife habitat management plans;
Lend technical assistance to partners with respect to stream restoration techniques and construction upon request;
Coordinate and aid in preparation of appropriate CAD drawings and permits for stream restoration and habitat management activities;
Candidates will often work outdoors, in relatively difficult weather conditions
Manual labor often required, including lifting supplies and materials up to 40 lbs.;
Working with and around light and heavy equipment or machinery;
May be required to operate a State vehicle;
Qualifications:
Benefits:
At American Bird Conservancy, we believe that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills makes us more effective. We are committed to creating a respectful and inclusive work environment for all of our employees.
As an equal opportunity employer, ABC is committed to ensuring that employees and applicants for employment have equal opportunities regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other factor unrelated to the requirements of the position.