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Preserve
Manager
Position:
Full time
Level:
Unspecified
Salary
Range: $35,000
Company:
Mianus River Gorge Preserve Inc.
Location:
Bedford, NY
Website:
Areas
of Responsibility:
Preserve
Manager: $35,000+/year + Benefits. Location: Mianus
River Gorge Preserve, Bedford, NY. The Mianus River
Gorge Preserve was the premier land project of the
Nature Conservancy and the first Natural History Landmark
dedicated by the U.S. Dept. of Interior. This 700+ acre
preserve is independently managed and supported by the
Mianus River Gorge Preserve Inc. Our mission is: to
preserve and protect, and promote appreciation of, the
natural heritage of the Mianus River Gorge and the
quality of its watershed. We achieve our mission through
land acquisition, management, education and research in
the watershed of the Mianus River.
Qual: Bachelor's degree and practical experience in botany,
ecology, terrestrial biology, wildlife management,
forestry, or related science. Knowledge of northeast
temperate zone vegetation and animal life. Ability to
relate such knowledge to people of varying ages both
verbally and in writing in an accurate, engaging and
interesting manner. Self-starter, demonstrated ability
to work independently in an organized and efficient
manner. Personality and maturity sufficient to
effectively convey the Preserve's boundaries, visitor
rules, prohibited uses, and management practices as well
as effectively address violations of such rules and
practices by trespassers. Demonstrated proficiency with
hand and power tools including chainsaw, landscape
tools, some woodworking tools and others as needed.
Computer knowledge is essential, specifically with word
processing (MS Word), experience with GIS (ArcView), GPS
units, and data base management very helpful.
Duties: The Preserve Manager is responsible for developing
and implementing of the preserve management plan
including species inventory, habitat identification and
enhancement, invasive exotic species control, natural
area restoration and other land management projects.
He/she is responsible for trail maintenance and
improvement; maintenance and repair of facilities, vehicle,
tools and equipment; patroling all preserve lands and
enforcing regulations; coordination and supervision of
part-time wardens, interns, and other trail volunteers and
coordination of scientific and educational studies. The
Preserve manager organizes and maintains property records/maps
and works with Committees of the Board of Trustees on
stewardship issues as well as assisting the Director
with research and review of local development projects
and encroachment issues in the watershed. He/she serves
as liaison to the public, meeting/greeting visitors and
organizing groups; presentations to school groups and
public as well as assisting with displays and educational
brochures.
To
apply:
Cover
letter, curriculum vitae (e-mail applications encouraged.)
Contact: Rod Christie, Executive Director, Mianus River
Gorge Preserve, 167 Mianus River Road, Bedford, NY
10506.
Tel: 914-234-3455. Fax: 914-234-9412. E-mail: rodc@optonline.net
Filing date: Open.
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