OFFICE LOCATION

Hereford, Arizona, USA

Ramsey Canyon Preserve

WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER

The Ramsey Canyon Preserve Steward (RCPS) leads work teams to ensure the coordination of preserve management plans. The Steward maintains preserve areas frequented by the visiting public, removes exotic species and/or monitors and researches species, maintains tools and equipment, operates heavy machinery, and opens and closes preserve to the visiting public.

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The Ramsey Canyon Preserve Steward (RCPS) performs and participates in preserve operations including the maintenance, management, and coordination of conservation programs for TNC-owned fee lands in the Upper San Pedro River Basin. Areas of responsibility for this position include two preserves of small to medium size (Ramsey Canyon and the Canelo Hills Cienega) along with several other small isolated TNC properties in the region. The position also includes providing regular stewardship support to the Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve. The position reports to the Ramsey Canyon Preserve Manager and is based at the Ramsey Canyon Preserve in Hereford, Arizona. The position involves interactions with nearby agencies such as the USFS and the Ft. Huachuca Military Base, and requires frequent interaction with visiting public. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

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

Facilities & Equipment Maintenance (Approximately 30%)

• Monitors and maintains facilities and related systems.  
• Maintains preserve areas frequented by the visiting public including trails, footbridges, fences, and seating.
• Maintains tools and equipment, and operates heavy machinery.

Conservation at the Preserve (Approximately 30%)

• Performs monitoring of ecological processes and human visitation (e.g., streamflow readings, vegetation surveys).
• Executes ecological restoration strategies that lead to ecosystem improvements; strategies may include use of herbicide, power tools and machinery, and hand tools.
• Works with TNC Science staff to support and coordinate TNC’s science and ecological research initiatives.

Volunteer Work Group Coordination (Approximately 20%)

• In partnership with the Ramsey Canyon Public Programs Steward, assists with coordinating stewardship volunteer workdays and volunteer projects.
• Assists with volunteer orientation, training, scheduling, and appreciation.

Public Engagement & Programming (Approximately 10%)

• Educates audiences about the preserve’s history, ecological significance, and the TNC mission; supports positive experiences for visitors.
• Supports field trips and group visits.

Other (Approximately 10%)

• Completes miscellaneous administrative tasks such as training, employee objective-setting and self-evaluations, expense reports, and timecards in a timely manner.
• Occasional travel within Arizona to visit preserves, meetings, training, etc. (with possible over-night / weekend stays).
• Occasional travel in U.S. for trainings, etc.
• Other duties as assigned and directed by the Preserve Manager.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• 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 forest, wetland, and grassland ecosystems.    
  • With ecological land management principles.
  • Operating and maintaining in a safe and efficient manner various types of equipment and machinery (such as: tractor, lawn mower, chainsaw, UTV, ATV or OHV, two-way radio, or similar equipment).  
  • Working with computers and related software, such as Windows, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel and Word), “Box”, Teams, web browsers and internet research.

SALARY INFORMATION

The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $19.61 - $21.00/hr. 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.

The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process.

APPLY NOW

To apply for job ID 56429, submit your current resume and a cover letter summarizing your related experience online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/ . Need help applying? Visit our recruitment page or contact applyhelp@tnc.org .