Audubon Alaska is hiring a Director of Conservation Science. This position combines management, ecology, and GIS skills, in a dynamic and collaborative work environment.

The full job description is below or online here.

Position Summary:
The Director of Conservation Science works in close collaboration with the Executive Director and as a member of the Audubon Alaska team to provide leadership on science and conservation issues pertaining to public lands and waters in Alaska. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Conservation Science will play a crucial role in developing priorities, executing strategies, maintaining relationships with diverse partners and funders, contributing to funding proposals and general communications, and ensuring alignment with Audubon’s mission and strategic plan. To be considered for the position, submit a resume and cover letter online through Audubon’s Career Center. The position will remain open until filled.

Essential Functions:

• Provide leadership on science and conservation issues pertaining to Alaska, including in the Tongass National Forest, Arctic (terrestrial and marine), and Important Bird Areas across the state;
• Facilitate the use of science in structuring Audubon’s policy actions around conservation in Alaska;
• Manage other science and GIS staff, including interns and contractors as needed;
• Collect, review, analyze, and summarize biological data, conservation policies, land management plans, NEPA documents, etc.;
• Identify emerging conservation issues, priority landscapes, and at risk habitats of Alaskan fish and wildlife populations and design strategies to address these issues;
• Collaborate with Audubon staff and other colleagues in the preparation of scientific publications;
• Conduct statistical analysis and spatial modeling to guide conservation planning in priority areas;
• Participate in fundraising and budget development and review;
• Represent Audubon at meetings of scientists including committees/groups (e.g. the Western Arctic Caribou Working Group), agency officials, conservation NGOs, and at public functions related to Audubon conservation science and policy initiatives;
• Help communicate science and conservation issues to the general public, decision-makers, funders, or news media through presentations, testimony to governmental bodies, interviews, or by leading field trips; and
• Maintain collaborative working relationships internally within Audubon primarily in Alaska, Washington, DC, the Pacific Flyway, and throughout the National Audubon Society and externally with representatives of other conservation organizations and staff in federal and state resource agencies and universities in Alaska.

Qualifications and Experience
• Master’s degree in biology, ecology, natural resources, or closely related field required; Ph.D. (or equivalent experience) strongly preferred.
• 7 - 10 years of experience in natural resources management, biology, or related environmental or conservation work, with at least 5 years of management experience leading professional teams and/or programs.
• Must be well-versed in conservation, biology, and identification of local and regional birds and other wildlife.
• Advanced statistical experience, particularly in spatial analyses.
• Knowledge and appreciation of the people, values, and current conservation and policy issues throughout Alaska. Demonstrated understanding of conservation issues in Alaska a must.Supervision experience, excellent leadership and collaborative ethics, as demonstrated in previous work. Must possess strong interpersonal and social skills, a positive attitude and collaborative team approach.
• Proven fundraising experience to include writing and implementing grant deliverables, cultivating and managing relationships with foundations and other public agencies.
• Must be self-motivated and willing to work in a flexible, non-structured environment.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills and the ability to synthesize and communicate technical and complex information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office and ArcGIS, knowledge of R or other statistical technologies ideal.
• Ability and willingness to travel locally and out-of-state and be comfortable with working evenings and weekends as job demands.
• Valid driver's license is necessary.
• Ability to work outdoors, in all weather conditions and on varying terrain, with or without accommodation; must be able to carry field equipment at times, with or without accommodation.

Research Specialist 3
 
West Virginia Division of Natural Resources
738 Ward Road
Elkins, West Virginia 26241
 
The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) plans to fill a Research Specialist 3 position in the Elkins Operations Center in Randolph County. This notification is being circulated to inform prospective applicants of this opportunity and allow applicants to submit application materials to the West Virginia Division of Personnel (WVDOP). If you are not already a WV State Employee, you must be on the WVDOP register to be considered for this position. 
 
The position serves as a Research Specialist in the Technical Support Program of the Wildlife Resources Section with state wide responsibilities. This is a multi-disciplinary position that includes analysis of biological and social data. Knowledge of human dimensions of wildlife resources and survey experience are a plus.
 
Location:  Elkins Operations Center
                   738 Ward Road
                   Elkins, WV 26241
 
Salary: $35,028 to $64,812
 
Deadline: August 15, 2018
 
Minimum Qualifications: (Applicants must meet these to qualify for register placement)
TRAINING: Master Degree from a regionally accredited college or university in mathematics, statistics, sociology, psychology, political science, evaluation research, behavioral science, criminology, or related social science.
 
Duties and Responsibilities:
Under limited supervision of the Technical Support Program supervisor, performs advanced level technical and analytical tasks of a quantitative and qualitative nature in the area of natural resources disciplines involving research, statistics, and database management. Serves as a principal investigator on federally funded projects. Provides analysis and research support for state-level planning and database management. Applies established theory related to data analysis and management to research and management projects. Plans, develops, designs, coordinates, reviews, and analyzes complex research projects. This is an advanced level position where the work requires the development and adoption of non-standard procedures. Maintains statewide natural resources databases for all units within the Wildlife Resources Section. The employee will possess considerable latitude to accomplish tasks. Preference may be given to individuals that possess a strong background in statistics. Performs related work as required. Regular attendance is required.
 
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
•             Knowledge of research design and methodology, survey instrumentation, and sampling methods. Knowledge of mathematics and statistical methods and techniques, including forecasting and simulation techniques.
•             Knowledge of database management and statistical software programs including but not limited to Microsoft Access, Excel, and SPSS.
•             Knowledge of the basic rights of human subjects in research and the institutional review board process.
•             Knowledge of the sources of data and methods of obtaining data.
•             Ability to design and implement complex research and evaluation studies, apply research methodology, perform appropriate statistical analyses and interpret results.
•             Ability to produce and present complex data collection, analysis procedures, and research findings in written reports and oral presentations.
•             Ability to plan and execute research projects.
•             Ability to conduct comprehensive literature reviews to support research.
•             Ability to prepare research reports for publications using professional publishing software programs such as Acrobat Pagemaker/InDesign, Acrobat Illustrator, or Microsoft Publisher.
•             Ability to manage multiple research and/or evaluation projects simultaneously at different stages of development.
•             Ability to fully investigate the utility and accuracy of data sources.
•             Ability to express ideas effectively orally and in writing.
 
For Information:
•             For more information regarding this position you may contact Zack Brown at (304) 558-2771 (ext. 51841) or by email at Zack.J.Brown@wv.gov
•             For information regarding application procedures you may contact the West Virginia Division of Personnel at (304) 558-3950 or at http://www.personnel.wv.gov
 
To Apply:
•             This vacancy will be advertised both inside and outside of state government. 
•             Non-government applicants must submit a state job application and required documentation (transcripts, certifications, etc.) required for the Research Specialist 3 position. 
1.            Go to https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wv/jobs/1817650/research-specialist-3
2.            Click the “Apply” link located on the right side of the page next to the Print Job Information link. 
3.            The first time you do this you will be asked to create an account and an application.   
4.            Make sure your application is completely filled out and your qualifications are detailed.
5.            To be considered for this job opportunity, you must submit a copy of an official transcript or diploma to the WVDOP before the closing date for this job posting (if you have not already done so.) This can be attached to your application online or submitted via e-mail to applicantservices@wv.gov
•             Interested applicants should submit their applications online as soon as possible.
•             All applications for this position will be reviewed within one to two weeks after the closing date.  Qualifying applicants will be placed on the Division of Personnel register for this position.

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​Summary: The Keex’ Kwaan Community Forest Partnership (KKCFP) program manager will work with the Organized Village of Kake (Tribal Government) on growing their natural resource management office during 2018 and 2019. This is being done in preparation for local management of a 5-year project that will include community engagement, workforce development, natural resource assessments and a variety of on the ground projects for the benefit of the Tongass National Forest, ANCSA Tribal corporations and the community of Kake. See attachment for more details on KKCFP.

● Term: 1-2 years minimum with option for 5 years depending on performance
● Location: Kake, Alaska
● Pay: $45-60,000 DOE
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Experience, qualifications and skills: We are looking for a college graduate who is excited to work in a
rural Alaska Native village, who loves working in the outdoors, is an excellent communicator (written and verbal) and who is a quick learner. This job is equal parts office and field work, will involve learning about traditional cultural values and practices of the Kake people alongside the best practices of conservation science and tailoring natural resource management to balance economic development, ecological resilience and cultural vitality. Training in natural resource management will be provided as part of this job but some background in natural science, economic development and cultural studies is appreciated.

etted Experts Roster: Geospatial Data Specialist with Expertise in Biodiversity Conservation, Natural Resource Management and Sustainable Development
 
https://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?cur_job_id=79718
 
Employer :      United Nations Development Programme
Location :        Home-based with possible missions
Application Deadline :            14-Jul-18 (Midnight New York, USA)
Type of Contract :       Individual Contract
Post Level :     International Consultant
Duration of Initial Contract :  Depending on particular assignment
 
Background
 
Accurate spatial data on the status and trends of biodiversity, ecosystems and essential ecosystem services is of paramount importance for UNDP and the decision makers and governments it works with. Yet the ability of countries to access and use spatial data to develop plans, take actions and report results is extremely low. A recent study of the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plans (NBSAPS) and 5th National Reports (NR) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) from more than 110 countries shows that NBSAPs contain an average of fewer than four maps, and NRs fewer than five. Moreover, the study revealed critical gaps – less than 4% of all maps (and only 8 countries) included ecosystem services. These findings reflect similar results to a survey conducted 18 months ago for 100+ countries. Without accurate data on the status and trends of biodiversity, ecosystems and ecosystem services, decision makers will continue to be unable to fully understand the consequences of biodiversity loss to sustainable development. Therefore, their ability to achieve the 2030 Agenda and their national Sustainable Development Goals will be compromised. For example, countries may need support with geospatial data analyses to prepare a comprehensive, data-driven national report, or to determine where to implement a conservation strategy or action and assess its impact. We are seeking spatial data experts worldwide with knowledge of English, and French and/or Spanish languages to assist in addressing these gaps.
 
Duties and Responsibilities
 
The scope of work will vary depending on the assignment but would include one or various of the below services within national, regional and global programmes or projects led by the Istanbul Regional Hub (IRH), UNDP Headquarters in New York, and UNDP Country Offices:
 
The spatial data experts will provide assistance to countries in the collection and analysis of geospatial data related to biodiversity, natural resource management, and sustainable development. Tasks can include:

• Producing geospatial maps to support the development and/or implementation of National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plans (NBSAPs), National Reports to the Convention of Biological Diversity, the UN Sustainable Goals, or other Multilateral Environmental Agreements;
• Training and/or supporting countries to analyze geospatial data layers to make biodiversity conservation, natural resource management, and sustainable development decisions;
• Providing technical support to countries in the management of GIS layers;
• Working with UNDP staff and partner organizations to develop case studies and story maps about the value of geospatial data to biodiversity conservation, natural resource management, and sustainable development decision-making;
• Supporting teams to identify the minimum viable set of data layers that need to be analyzed to address a conservation or development challenge and to find important available datasets beyond the initial minimum viable dataset requirements;
• Conducting and maintaining an inventory of current data that are available in a subject area or a geography, as well as determining how frequently each dataset needs to be updated, what data sharing agreements need to be in place to use it, and how frequently they need to be maintained;
• Performing any required GIS processing needed to render data into the formats needed;
• Gathering, processing and uploading datasets, or correct data access parameters and settings (WMS: web map service), into the UN Biodiversity Lab platform, including correct available metadata;
• Carrying out geoprocessing and analyses of data layers, as determined to be useful. For example, identifying overlaps of important urban watersheds and forest; and
• Completing customized geospatial data analyses as requested by UNDP

 
Competencies
 
Corporate

• Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
• Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP;
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability; and
• Treats all people fairly without favouritism.

 
Technical skills:

• Knowledge of geospatial data;
• Data management and quality assurance;
• Excellent overall computer skills.

 
Required Skills and Experience
 
Academic Qualifications/Education:
 
Minimum Bachelor Degree in a discipline related to the analysis of geospatial data for natural resource management or biodiversity conservation. Degrees could include natural resources management, biological sciences, forestry, agriculture, agro-economics, geography, climate sciences, international development, public policy, social sciences, economics, public administration, finance or other closely related fields. Master’s degree or higher is preferred.
 
Experience:

• Three years of working experience applying GIS in the following types of subject areas: biodiversity, conservation, access and benefit sharing (genetic resources), combating poaching and illegal wildlife trafficking, ecosystem-based adaptation or mitigation, ecosystem restoration or rehabilitation, sustainable natural resource and land management and agriculture, deforestation-free commodities, protected areas, watershed management, biodiversity-compatible supply chains, freshwater ecosystems, marine and coastal ecosystems, national biodiversity planning and reporting. 
• Three or more years of experience developing models and maps that indicate the conservation status of protected areas or threats to biodiversity.
• Experience working with international institutions, civil societies and/or governmental authorities, and experience working with and in developing countries is an advantage
• One or more years of experience with open-source GIS and spatial database software, including Linux, PostgresSQL/PostGIS, R and R-shiny or GDAL/OGR is an advantage.

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Chesapeake Conservancy is seeking an immediate hire of a Program Manager with at least two years of professional GIS and program management experience.

ABOUT THE CONSERVANCY
Chesapeake Conservancy is a non-profit organization based in Annapolis, Maryland, dedicated to ensuring a healthier Chesapeake Bay watershed where fish and wildlife thrive, with healthy waters and abundant forests, wetlands, shorelines, and open spaces. With the human population in the Chesapeake watershed approaching 18 million and growing and tens of thousands of acres of open space vanishing each year, the Conservancy works to connect people with the Chesapeake’s wildlife and history; conserve landscapes and rivers; and restore the region’s natural resources. The Conservancy works in close partnership with the National Park Service Chesapeake Bay Office, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, as well as other federal, state and local agencies, private foundations, and corporations to advance conservation.

Within the Conservancy, the Conservation Innovation Center (CIC) group has become a globally recognized leader in producing data, analyses, and web applications to advance precision conservation and restoration. We have partnered with industry-leading organizations like Microsoft and Esri to help define the next generation of environmental data. 


POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Program Manager will report to the Director of Conservation Technology, and be responsible for overseeing the full life cycle of a range of projects within the Chesapeake Conservancy’s Conservation Innovation Center. This involves working with project managers and geospatial analysts to scope projects based on overall grant or project timeline, available staff, and available budget. With minimal guidance, the Program Manager will be responsible for timelines and deadlines; coordinating project staff and client expectations and standards; workflow development, training, and execution; troubleshooting; deliverable quality; and client communication. Types of projects include mapping high resolution land cover and flow paths, researching best technical and scientific practices in academic and professional literature, prioritizing restoration efforts of stakeholder groups, producing compelling visuals such as maps and tables for under-resourced partners, and building desktop as well as web tools to facilitate GIS access. Several software packages will be used in producing deliverables, including ArcGIS, ENVI, R, and eCognition as well as Python-based methodologies; training will be provided where necessary, but experience with these is preferred. 

Essential functions include:
1. Pipeline management. The candidate must have demonstrated success with managing the full life cycles of multiple complex, cross-functional, client-oriented geospatial analysis projects, from scoping to delivery. 
2. Line management. The Program Manager will serve as the direct supervisor to a team of highly skilled analysts and/or project managers. S/he will provide guidance, instruction, troubleshooting support, professional development opportunities, feedback, and evaluation.
3. Project management. Candidates will balance multiple projects and analyst teams. Applicants should have demonstrated experience establishing and monitoring team workflows across several projects and identifying as well as addressing risks to his/her projected timelines. Candidate should be adept at motivating staff to deliver project outcomes.
4. Program administration. The Program Manager will negotiate and oversee high-level components of client contracts, such as evaluating needs, setting project expectations, creating and monitoring budgets, making team assignments, and establishing deliverable schedules. Candidate should have demonstrated experience in front-line client communications.
5. Communicating Conservancy projects to the public. Candidates should be comfortable articulating highly technical projects to the public in presentations (large and small), press releases, and at networking events.
6. Providing training and technical assistance to non-GIS Conservancy staff. On a continuing basis, Conservancy staff members require technical and mapping assistance. The Program Manager will be expected to maintain flexibility for addressing urgent, unplanned needs, providing troubleshooting assistance, and teaching others. 


KEY QUALIFICATIONS
The Program Manager should be an exceptionally organized, dependable, and goal-driven leader with a passion for the mission of the Chesapeake Conservancy – public access, conservation, and education and stewardship of the Bay and its resources. Candidates must be able to challenge conventions, to thrive independently as well as on a team in a relaxed, dynamic office culture, and to think creatively. The Conservancy’s GIS team is a highly collaborative and innovative group, candidates must be able to work and thrive in an entrepreneurial environment. Ideal candidates will participate in brainstorming and planning discussions. A Master’s degree is required, ideally with a concentration in Environmental Science or Geography. Candidates must have authorization to work in the United States. Since the position will be focused almost entirely on geospatial analysis, candidates must demonstrate strong GIS and remote sensing experience. Other essential skills include project management, adaptability, independence in problem solving, strong oral and written communication, and an ability to teach others technical material. Candidates must be adept with geospatial analysis programs (ArcGIS Desktop 10.x). Ideally applicants will have experience with ArcGIS Pro, remote sensing software (ENVI, eCognition), and web and/or Python scripting, although all training necessary to work on the project will be provided.

Chesapeake Conservancy is an equal opportunity employer. Salary and benefits are commensurate with the candidate’s relevant professional experience and/or education. The Conservancy offers a competitive employee benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, and participation in a retirement savings plan. Opportunities for advancement and professional development are available.  This position will not support relocation assistance.

​TO APPLY
Interested candidates should reply with a resume and cover letter that explain how your skills and background fit this position. Applicants will be evaluated on a rolling basis, with the goal of hiring as soon as an appropriate candidate is identified. The Chesapeake Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

For more information and to apply, please use:
https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/44173 
 
Description
The Chesapeake Conservancy's Conservation Innovation Center is seeking a Project Manager with demonstrated experience executing the full project management life cycle and GIS in a professional setting.


About the Chesapeake Conservancy
Chesapeake Conservancy is a non-profit organization based in Annapolis, Maryland, dedicated to ensuring a healthier Chesapeake Bay watershed where fish and wildlife thrive, with healthy waters and abundant forests, wetlands, shorelines, and open spaces. With the human population in the Chesapeake watershed approaching 18 million and growing and tens of thousands of acres of open space vanishing each year, the Conservancy works to connect people with the Chesapeake’s wildlife and history; conserve landscapes and rivers; and restore the region’s natural resources. The Conservancy works in close partnership with the National Park Service Chesapeake Bay Office, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, as well as other federal, state and local agencies, private foundations, and corporations to advance conservation.


Within the Conservancy, the Conservation Innovation Center (CIC) group has become a globally recognized leader in producing data, analyses, and web applications to advance precision conservation and restoration. We have partnered with industry-leading organizations like Microsoft and Esri to help define the next generation of environmental data. 


Position Description
The Project Manager, working within the CIC, will be responsible for project management and outreach efforts to support high-resolution land cover and land use mapping in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. This position will help lead a six-year project funded by the Chesapeake Bay Program to update land cover/use data every two years. High-resolution land cover updates will continue a project led by the CIC to produce land cover for the Chesapeake Bay watershed and intersecting counties at a 1-meter resolution for the 2013/14 year. Updates to these datasets will help track development and change in the Chesapeake and help local governments achieve goals in the comprehensive “pollution diet” of the Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL). Main responsibilities for this position include interfacing with local governments to procure data and obtain feedback on preliminary results, overseeing internal data quality and production processes, and managing relationships with our core partners (the University of Vermont’s Spatial Analysis Lab and the Chesapeake Bay Program’s Land Use Workgroup.)


Essential Functions

1. Interfacing with local governments, municipalities, project partners, and stakeholder organizations. The Project Manager will be the primary point of contact for obtaining input from local (county) governments in the Chesapeake Bay watershed to facilitate the land cover generation process, as well as for project partners including the EPA, USGS, and the Chesapeake Bay Program.
2. Overseeing and collaborating with team members as well as other project managers. Candidates must be able to lead and navigate team dynamics gracefully and tactfully. This includes setting team morale and culture, engaging peers and supervisors in problem solving, and providing constructive feedback on ideas and problems. Additionally, the CIC team is a highly collaborative and innovative group. Ideal candidates will participate in brainstorming and discussions. 
3. Managing client relationships and expectations. The Project Manager will negotiate and oversee high-level components of client contracts, such as evaluating needs, setting project expectations, making team assignments, and establishing deliverable schedules.
4. Obtaining, organizing, and processing component datasets. The Project Manager, with his/her team, will be working with a variety of spatial data, including satellite and aerial imagery; LiDAR; national, state, and local vector data; and ecological models. Organization and attention to detail are key skills in working across projects with high volumes of complex data.
5. Communicating Conservancy projects to the public. Candidates should be comfortable articulating highly technical projects to the public in presentations (large and small), press releases, and at networking events.
6. Working independently to solve problems and errors. Much of the Conservancy’s work involves finding unique, customized solutions to partners’ challenges. Errors and unknowns will be encountered. The Project Manager will be required to handle a range of technical challenges, to devise solutions based on available web resources, and to assist team members in the same process. Furthermore, Conservancy projects have pushed the boundaries of several purpose-built software packages. When such issues are encountered, the Project Manager must be able to identify them, navigate issues with software support specialists, and disseminate solutions to team members. 
7. Providing training and technical assistance to non-GIS Conservancy staff. On a continuing basis, Conservancy staff members require technical and mapping assistance. The Project Manager will be expected to maintain flexibility for addressing urgent, unplanned needs, providing troubleshooting assistance, and teaching others. 
8. Compiling deliverables and writing grant reports. Projects may be delivered as maps, memos, short or long reports, slide decks, datasets, or grant reports. Applicants should be able to write concisely and effectively, design impactful maps, and communicate progress to funders.

Requirements
​The Project Manager should be an organized, dependable, and goal-driven leader with a passion for the mission of the Chesapeake Conservancy – public access, conservation, and education and stewardship of the Bay and its resources. Candidates must be able to challenge conventions, to thrive independently as well as on a team in a relaxed, dynamic office culture, and to think creatively. A Bachelor’s degree is required (Master’s preferred), ideally with a concentration in Environmental Science or Geography. Candidates must have authorization to work in the United States. Candidates must demonstrate GIS and remote sensing experience. Other essential skills include adaptability, independence in problem solving, strong oral and written communication, and an ability to teach others technical material. Candidates must be proficient in geospatial analysis programs (ArcGIS Desktop 10.x). Ideally, applicants will have experience with ArcGIS Pro, remote sensing software (ENVI, eCognition), and web and/or Python scripting, although all training necessary to work on the project will be provided.


Location
Annapolis, Maryland


Chesapeake Conservancy is an equal opportunity employer. Salary and benefits are commensurate with the candidate’s relevant professional experience and/or education. The Conservancy offers a competitive employee benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, and participation in a retirement savings plan. Opportunities for advancement and professional development are available.