[Biology-U-L] [Fwd: Preserve Manager, The Wildlands Conservancy]
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Subject: Preserve Manager, The Wildlands Conservancy
Date: Mon, 07 Apr 2008 17:06:46 -0700
From: Mark Holmgren <holmgren at lifesci.ucsb.edu>
Please pass this to anyone you know who might be interested, esp. former
students.
Thanks,
Mark
Below is the information regarding the preserve Manager position with
The Wildlands Conservancy.
The Wind Wolves Preserve is the organizations largest, the crown jewel
and also the biggest private reserve in CA.
This person will be responsible for managing all aspects of the preserve
and will report directly to the ED and Associate ED.
Attached to this email you will find some information about the
preserve itself.
Thank you so much for your help with circulating this job spec.
Thank you!
Venesa Klein | Executive Recruiter | The Pacific Firm | office:
510-647-1009 | fax: 510-647-1010
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The Wildlands Conservancy
WIND WOLVES PRESERVE MANAGER
*About the Organization:*
*www.wildlandsconservancy.org <http://www.wildlandsconservancy.org/>*
The Wildlands Conservancy (TWC) is a non-profit, public benefit
corporation founded in 1995. Owning and maintaining the largest
nonprofit preserve system in California, which includes our 97,000 acre
Wind Wolves Preserve and our 33,000 Sand to Snow Preserve System, TWC
has preserved more land in California with private funds than any other
conservation organization.
In its relatively short history, TWC has conveyed more lands in
California at no cost to National Parks and Federal Wilderness Areas
than has any other conservation organization. Yet, we are mindful that
the status to which we elevate these lands is not sacrosanct by
designation alone. Our preserved lands are only inviolate as a result of
the hearts and minds of people who believe in them and work to protect
them. This is why we devote our time and resources toward making nature,
landscape preservation, and environmental issues relevant to our
society. In addition to land preservation and restoration, TWC funds
more free outdoor education programs for youth than any other nonprofit
organization in Southern California. We consider this aspect of our
mission equal to our conservation priority. If we do not call young
people back to the magic and mystery of nature, there will be no one
ordained by experience to care for it in the future.
*THE POSITION*
Manages the Wind Wolves Preserve, supervising and performing public
education programs and land stewardship activities; oversees building
construction and park and recreation facilities construction projects;
plans and coordinates habitat restoration and wildlife recovery
activities; performs other related duties as assigned.
*_SUPERVISION EXERCISED_*
Resource Specialist, Outdoor Education Director, Naturalists, Rangers
and Maintenance Workers.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Supervised by the Associate Director and Executive Director.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Represents the Wind Wolves Preserve in all dealings with neighboring
property owners, resolving disputes and ensuring compliance with TWC
policies, conservation goals and access procedures.
Patrols the Preserve regularly, reviewing activities and work performed
by oil companies, cattle grazers, and other entities, ensuring that each
such entity meets its contractual obligations to TWC.
Attends and actively represents TWC's interests at community meetings
related to Preserve activities and interests including governmental
agencies' elected officials and agency staff, to promote TWC's mission
and goals at the Wind Wolves Preserve.
Works with Associate Director and Executive Director to establish goals,
objectives and strategies for any given project; works in cooperation
with appropriate staff members to implement the action plan to
accomplish those goals and objectives.
Works with staff and other entities to develop and implement plans for
protection of natural resources including: (1) removal of non-native
vegetation, (2) removal of debris, (3) road issues, and (4) related land
management tasks.
Evaluates the habitat restoration needs on the Wind Wolves Preserve,
plans and coordinates a comprehensive habitat restoration program.
Evaluates the wildlife recovery needs of the Wind Wolves Preserve, plans
and coordinates a comprehensive wildlife recovery program.
Develops and supervises park facilities and picnic area construction and
maintenance projects; maintenance of equipment, vehicles and water
systems; and evaluates employee job performance and prepares necessary
reports.
Oversees outdoor education program, ensuring that all aspects are in
compliance with applicable laws and TWC Board's program guidelines.
Promotes safety awareness among the staff; updating safety procedures,
conducting training sessions, performing periodic inspections and
maintaining necessary records in compliance with CalOSHA.
Secures required state, county and local permits (e.g., Hazardous
Materials, well repairs & inspections, & other permits relevant to the
Preserve).
Conducts stewardship activities, including development of a stewardship
manual, Preserve Management and Maintenance Guide, and other written
materials for the Preserve.
Plans for and coordinates appropriate responses to emergencies;
maintains Preserve Emergency Response Plan up to date and conducts
regular emergency drills.
Notes directives Associate Director or Executive Director may give to
consultants, outside contractors and/or individuals from other
organizations with which TWC coordinates projects; follows up with all
such individuals to ensure they understand directives, follow up
properly, and accomplish assigned tasks on a timely basis.
Identifies potential problems and takes necessary steps to prevent their
occurrence or to solve those that cannot be prevented.
Manages, conducts and assists with maintenance tasks, compliance and
improvements; litter patrol and removal of trash and debris from the
premises; trail building & maintenance; signage & boundary posting;
building & facilities maintenance; swimming pool upkeep; equipment
inspection and maintenance, etc.
Evaluates outside contractors to perform work on the Preserve,
recommends their selection and supervises their work to insure
compliance with their contract.
Attends meetings with lessees, lease-holders, agencies, and public and
private groups as directed.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree in Biological Science or related field.
Five years experience managing land use issues.
Willingness to live in TWC housing on the Preserve.
Knowledge of:
· Environmental protection and conservation principles and
personal dedication to those principles.
· TWC's conservation mission and commitment to it.
· Habitat restoration and wildlife recovery activities
· Building construction principles and practices
Ability to:
* Organize and skillfully perform a wide range of administrative and
management functions in a timely manner including keeping accurate
and complete records, logs and follow up reports.
* Assign work and follow up to ensure that preserve goals and
objectives are met.
* Represent TWC effectively in public meetings.
* Work cooperatively with fellow employees, supervisors, management,
contractors, public agencies, preserve neighbors, lease operators,
lessees, and companies and non-profits desiring to conduct
business with TWC at the Wind Wolves Preserve.
* Develop and implement creative solutions to preserve issues to
enhance and improve communication on Wind Wolves Preserve issues.
* Conduct research on the internet and with other available resources.
* Develop and implement comprehensive habitat restoration and
wildlife recovery programs.
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Mark Holmgren
Vertebrate Collections
Center for Biodiversity and Ecological Restoration
Harder South
University of California
Santa Barbara, CA 93106-9615
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