The National Wild Turkey Federation · 4 hours ago
Director of Conservation Operations - Southeast (Habitat for the Hatch)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
6+ years expThe National Wild Turkey Federation is dedicated to conservation efforts and is seeking a Director of Conservation Operations to lead and deliver the organization's mission at various levels. The role involves supervising staff, developing conservation programs, and collaborating with various partners to optimize mission delivery and funding support.
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Responsibilities
Supervises and provides daily guidance to field staff: district biologists, term staff (wildlife biologists, foresters, etc.) in their respective regions; will be responsible for additional functions and staff operating within designated Hub
Assists the National Director of Conservation Programs in employee searches, interviews, and the overall hiring process
Provides oversight for staff work planning, and annual employee evaluations
Assists field staff with grant proposals and administration of existing grants & agreements in the region
Assures that NWTF national priorities are communicated and implemented within the Region
Assures that Regional efforts, priorities, challenges and issues, are communicated to their supervisor at the national level
Assists field staff with tracking policy & legislative issues within the region; engaging as needed
Oversee the daily workflow of the staff within their region of responsibility
Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy
Attend annual NWTF Convention, regional meetings and training opportunities, as appropriate
Collaborates with corporate partners, federal, state, and provincial wildlife and forestry agencies to assist field staff with development of landscape scale conservation work along with associated funding sources including grants and stewardship contracts
Assists and/or leads field staff and Directors of Development in priority setting along with associated information and communications materials and marketing for delivering conservation priorities around NWTF’s 4-shared values through Initiatives or other strategies
Provides support and administration for regional & district habitat conservation programs, USFS Stewardship Program, and federal and state land management planning efforts, and provides input on program guidelines and monitoring success of such programs
Provides news and information to NWTF’s communications department, Directors of Development, and Regional Directors regarding conservation projects within respective state(s) and districts. Provides technical information about wild turkey biology and management to agencies and members (e.g., information requests). Contributes to Turkey Call magazine, NWTF state newsletters, websites, blogs, etc. as requested
Provides input on NWTF funded research in the region as needed, including review and ranking of the research RFP proposals and analysis of research at the National level
Monitors and coordinates policy actions within their respective regions
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Knowledge of and leadership with Regional conservation issues and initiatives
Must demonstrate a team attitude, proven leadership skills, excellent organizational skills and an ability to motivate others through a positive attitude
Must possess strong co-management, collaboration, leadership and supervisory skills and be able to navigate and resolve personnel issues
Must possess a strong knowledge of wildlife habitat management, population management, harvest management, wildlife research techniques, forestry practices, forest industry challenges, flora/fauna identification including invasive species, ESA, NEPA etc
Excellent public speaking skills and ability to write both for professional/general audiences
Must be a self-starter with ability to work independently with minimal supervision and guidance
Ability to use personal computer for email, word processing, spread sheet preparation, PowerPoint and other computer applications
Must be willing to incur moderate travel within respective state(s) and region including overnight stays of three to five nights or more
Diverse knowledge of conservation issues, wildlife policy, regional wildlife and habitat management practices, and Federal and State Agency programs
Possess an in-depth understanding of NWTF protocols, programs and procedures
Bachelor's degree in wildlife management, forestry (SAF-Accredited Program) or related field along with at least eight (8) years of professional experience, and/or a master's degree with six (6) years of experience or equivalent and some supervisory experience
Be able to meet the requirements for SAF Certified Forester or Registered Forester status or meet the requirements for a TWS Associate or Certified Wildlife Biologist
You must be able and willing to work, often alone, in a diverse range of climatic and topographic conditions, and within remote areas with limited access and amenities and other extreme conditions as warranted
Must be able to walk several miles per day in the conditions described above
Must be able to frequently drive or ride in a vehicle for long distances. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times
Preferred
Master's degree and nine (9) or more years of professional experience along with three (3) years of supervisory experience
Company
The National Wild Turkey Federation
In 1973, the National Wild Turkey Federation was founded in Fredericksburg, Va., as a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit conservation and education organization with a mission dedicated to conservation of the wild turkey and preservation of our hunting heritage.
201-500 employees
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Jason Burckhalter
Founder and CEO
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