Site Selection Specialist

Overview

Who We Are:

The Nature Conservancy’s 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 world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We’re rooted in our Mission and guided by our Values, which includes a Commitment to Diversity and Respect for People, Communities, and Cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s lots of reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube or on Glassdoor.

Our 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 valued. We know we’ll only achieve our Mission by hiring and engaging a diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we work. In addition to the requirements in our postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of inclusion! Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote myriad TNC staff members, “you’ll join for our mission, and you’ll stay for our people.”

What We Can Achieve Together:

The Site Selection Specialist works within The Nature Conservancy’s Ohio Stream and Wetland In-Lieu Fee Mitigation Program (OMP), which utilizes mitigation funds to locate and develop restoration projects in the state of Ohio that maximize success and conservation outcomes for the State’s dynamic watersheds. The Site Selection Specialist provides support to the OMP by working with conservation partners to identify, evaluate, negotiate, and obtain approval for potential restoration sites throughout Ohio to meet the mitigation goals of the OMP. They will find a culture that supports and inspires conservation achievement and personal development, celebrates innovation, values collaborative approaches, and seeks lasting conservation results.

The position’s primary responsibilities are outreach to conservation partners and others regarding the OMP’s needs for restoration sites, research of potential sites, evaluation of properties for their feasibility and mitigation potential, development of maps to illustrate the site’s resources and restoration approach, estimation of preliminary project budgets and mitigation credits, coordination of initial site assessments, writing of preliminary restoration concept plans for the sites, and maintenance of databases and other records. The Site Selection Specialist will provide periodic support for OMP land protection efforts, which may include engagement and communication with landowners and various contractors such as surveyors, appraisers, title companies and environmental consultants. This position is responsible for understanding and implementing OMP procedures and objectives, and collaborating with TNC staff in identifying and assessing potential wetland and stream restoration sites that are appropriate for OMP, or for other TNC programs as needed. The Site Selection Specialist works under the supervision of the Associate Mitigation Program Manager, and collaboratively with other OMP staff, TNC conservation staff, staff from the Corps, Ohio EPA and other organizations, and individuals as needed in carrying out duties. May work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain and under physically demanding circumstances.

This is a remote position that can be located anywhere within Ohio. Columbus, Ohio area preferred.

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 Site Selection Specialist! Not only will you fulfil conservation objectives in the beautiful state of Ohio, but you’ll contribute to conservation goals through many networks!

Communication skills, negotiation expertise, and experience with ecological restoration are key in this role. Come join TNC and apply today!

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree and 3 years’ experience in natural resource management or similar field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Relationship building experience working closely with a variety of partners, i.e., land trusts, park districts, private landowners.
• Experience, coursework, or other training in wetland and stream ecosystems in Ohio, and the key ecological processes that influence them.
• Experience, coursework, or other training in the principles of land acquisition or similar asset acquisition.
• Experience with using ArcGIS software for data analysis and map-making.
• Experience completing tasks independently with respect to timelines.
• Experience with communication via written, spoken, and graphical means in English.
• Experience using applications such as Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must have, or when appropriate be able to obtain, a valid Ohio driver’s license.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 3-5 years’ experience in natural resource management, or a similar field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of current trends and practices in conservation, land management and natural resource preservation.
• Experience using ArcGIS Field Maps and GPS units.

What We Bring:

Since 1951, The Nature Conservancy has been doing work you can believe in protecting the lands and waters that all life depends on. Through grassroots action, TNC has grown to become 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, we impact conservation throughout the world!

The Nature Conservancy offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including: health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan including employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work wellbeing benefits. Learn more about our benefits at in the Culture Tab on nature.org/careers.

We’re proud to offer a work-environment that is supportive of the health, wellbeing, and flexibility needs of the people we employ!

Salary Information:

The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $50,560 – $59,755 for annual base salary. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidate’s actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate’s 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.