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Mitigation Specialist

USA The Nature Conservancy

Brunswick, Maine

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Alliance/Partner Management, Analysis Skills, ArcGIS, Cartography, Compensation and Benefits, Conservation, Data Collection, Desktop PC, Editing, English Language, Federal Government, Federal Laws and Regulations, Field Mapping, Funding, GPS (Global Positioning System), Geographic Information System Software, Government, Grant Awards, Leadership, Legal, Legal Support Skills, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Natural Resources, Nonprofit, Organizational Skills, Project Evaluation, Project/Program Coordination, Proposal Writing, Reporting Skills, Resource Management, Spatial Data, State Laws and Regulations, Team Player, Topography, United States Army, Web Browsers
LOCATION
Brunswick, Maine
POSTED
3 days ago
What We Can Achieve Together:

The Mitigation Specialist supports the Maine chapter of The Nature Conservancy's conservation programs by assisting with administration of the Maine Natural Resource Conservation Program (MNRCP), part of the State of Maine's In Lieu Fee Compensation Program. The Nature Conservancy works closely with the Maine Department of Environmental Protection and the US Army Corps of Engineers to administer MNRCP, which awards grant funding to aquatic resource restoration and conservation projects (more information about MNRCP is available at mnrcp.org).

The Mitigation Specialist's support for MNRCP will include field and desktop analyses of completed mitigation projects and proposed wetland and stream restoration opportunities; mapping and assessment of natural resources and ecological conditions at current and proposed project sites; review of restoration, monitoring, and management plans prepared by MNRCP applicants; program outreach; and communication with program partners, including state and federal agencies, municipalities, and non-profit conservation groups.

MNRCP awards funding through a competitive grant process. The Mitigation Specialist will work as part of a team to support the MNRCP proposal review process, including review of project proposals, preparation and coordination of review materials, and participation in committee review meetings. The Mitigation Specialist also supports the administrative processes of the program, including collaboration with applicants, program reviewers, and other TNC legal and administrative staff. They develop and coordinate project related agreements, support land protection, restoration, and land management decision-making, and facilitate mitigation project implementation, working with TNC legal staff on tracking, approval, and compliance.

We're Looking for You:
If you're looking for a career where you can find meaning and purpose, come join our Chapter as the Mitigation Specialist. Not only will you fulfil conservation objectives in the beautiful state of Maine, but you'll contribute to conservation goals through many networks!

We're looking for a passionate, dedicated person to join our Chapter and work within our Division. Systems leadership, creativity, authentic communication, and the ability to influence without authority are key in this role. Come join TNC and apply today!

What You'll Bring:
  • Bachelor's degree and 3 years' experience in conservation, habitat restoration, natural resource management or similar field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Relationship building experience to facilitate working closely with a variety of partners, i.e., non-profits, media, government officials, internal scientists.
  • Experience completing tasks independently with respect to timeline(s).
  • Experience with communication via written, spoken and graphical means in English and other relevant languages.
  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to keep multiple tasks moving forward along varied timelines.
  • Experience using common software applications such as Word, Excel, web browsers, etc.

Desired Qualifications
  • Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated, including work with Indigenous communities.
  • 3-5 years' experience in conservation, habitat restoration, natural resource management or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Experience with field identification and desktop analysis of natural resources, including wetlands, streams, invasive species, and wildlife habitat.
  • Experience with state and federal natural resource regulations, including experience with permittee-responsible mitigation and third-party mitigation programs (e.g., in lieu fee programs or mitigation banks).
  • Experience with GIS software, specifically ESRI ArcGIS software (ArcPro, AGOL, Field Maps), spatial analysis, data editing, and producing data reports and creating maps.
  • Experience working outdoors with ability to hike over rough terrain for extended periods of time in poor weather conditions in remote locations.
  • Ability to navigate in the field using road and topographic maps, aerial photos, and other mapped information, as well as familiarity with navigating and collecting data with GPS applications.
  • Experience developing partnerships, particularly with non-profits, municipalities, state and federal agencies, and/or Tribes.
  • Excellent BB

About the Company

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USA The Nature Conservancy

The Nature Conservancy is the leading conservation organization working around the world to protect ecologically important lands and waters for nature and people. The mission of The Nature Conservancy is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends.

We address the most pressing conservation threats at the largest scale. Thanks to the support of our more than 1 million members, we’ve built a tremendous record of success since our founding in 1951:
  • We've protected more than 119 million acres of land and thousands of miles of rivers worldwide — and we operate more than 100 marine conservation projects globally.
  • We work in all 50 states and more than 72 countries — protecting habitats from grasslands to coral reefs, from Australia to Alaska to Zambia.
  • We address threats to conservation involving climate change, fresh water, oceans, and conservation lands.
COMPANY SIZE
2,500 to 4,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Nonprofit Charitable Organizations
FOUNDED
1951
WEBSITE
http://www.nature.org

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