<div dir="ltr">The Nature Conservancy Position: Water Resource Scientist (full-time) <br><br>Location: <br>Boston, Massachusetts <br><a href="http://www.nature.org/about-us/careers/index.htm" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.nature.org/about-us/careers/index.htm</a> <br>Search posting 44330 and click “Apply”<br><br>POSITION SUMMARY <br>The
Water Resource Scientist provides technical and scientific support for
aquatic conservation and restoration strategies across the spectrum of
land use, from wild to urban, in Massachusetts and regionally. The
Scientist will implement projects that provide multiple benefits to
nature and people, including community involvement and developing
measures of success relevant to ecosystem health and human well-being.
This position will include working to maintain the natural structure and
function of watersheds and estuaries; helping communities adapt to
climate change and improve resiliency using nature-based solutions; and
protecting or improving water quality from effects of nonpoint source
pollution.<br><br>ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS <br>The Water Resource Scientist
will work with local community members, governments, engineering firms,
and others to design and test the effectiveness of nature-based
approaches for protecting freshwater and coastal resources, greening
cities, reducing flooding and erosion, and improving water quality and
quantity. This position reports to the Conservation Director for Rivers,
Coasts and Oceans and works with program staff to integrate aquatic
priorities into project goals and multi-year protection, restoration,
and public policy strategies at multiple scales. The Water Resource
Scientist will apply his/her experience and training in aquatic
ecosystems to represent the Conservancy as a leader on multi-
disciplinary/multi-partner project teams. The Water Resource Scientist
may work with program directors throughout the Conservancy, particularly
on regional working teams developing both freshwater and integrated
freshwater/terrestrial/marine initiatives, as well as updating Whole
System plans. S/he will collaborate with and lead a variety of public
and private individuals, agencies, organizations and communities to
implement strategies, share information and advance the Conservancy’s
mission. Prepares grant applications, performs fieldwork, including
ecosystem assessment and monitoring, manages projects, and communicates
results to a variety of audiences.<br><br>RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE - <br>Manage
projects such as green infrastructure projects, river restoration, and
dam removal, develop and implement monitoring plans, and communicate
results - Work with Conservation Science team and other TNC staff to
integrate information from existing data sets, GIS data sets, technical
literature, and field assessments to assess threats to and, identify,
implement, monitor and measure strategies for aquatic systems and
species. - Lead and collaborate with a variety of public and private
individuals, agencies, organizations and communities to implement
strategies; enable and support municipalities and others to plan and
implement conservation strategies. - Initiate and coordinate survey and
research work, including the management of contracts with academic
institutions and other researchers, to answer key ecological and
social/economic questions, e.g., cost benefit analyses - Represent TNC
at public meetings and on committees where technical input is required.
Review public agency management plans and prepare public comments
related to regulatory review of projects that affect TNC priority areas.
- Inform policy/government relations and sustainable finance strategies
to facilitate implementation of nature-based solutions at large scales.
- Write grant proposals for support from government granting agencies
and private foundations. May manage several grants, contracts or
requests for proposal. Track budgets for all projects. - Lead and/or
participate on regional and global teams related to aquatic conservation
- Attend and present at TNC and external science meetings/workshops, as
appropriate, to gain and disseminate knowledge and data that will
direct the Chapter's conservation efforts and assist colleagues and
partners. - May lead staff, interns or volunteers on a project basis. -
May require frequent travel and evening and weekend hours.<br><br>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - <br>Graduate
Degree in water science related field and 1 year of experience or
equivalent combination of education and experience. - Experience
collecting, manipulating, analyzing and interpreting scientific data. -
Experience working and communicating with a wide range of people. -
Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite Software. - Experience
communicating clearly via written, spoken and graphical means in
English. - Experience coordinating multiple projects with several
variables, setting realistic deadlines and managing timeframes. - Valid
US driver’s license.<br><br>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - <br>Specialization
in the ecology of freshwater and/or coastal ecosystems, including urban
settings, particularly desired. - Experience in engineering and/or
planning coastline and river protection projects, ecological
restoration, or storm water and water management projects. - Knowledge
of current trends in research in urban ecosystems and on recent
practices in the conservation of lands and waters within cities is a
plus. - Experience working across race, socio-economic class and
language differences. - Multi-lingual skills appreciated. - Experience
in partnership development (partners, community, government, etc.) -
Experience in collaborating with scientists and other conservation
practitioners to complete assessments and develop focused conservation
priorities - Peer-reviewed publication record and/or reports and
presentations related to hydrology, water resource engineering, water
management, freshwater biodiversity or related topics - Experience
successfully leading teams linked by common purpose rather than by lines
of authority or supervisory structure to accomplish results. -
Excellent writing and presentation skills - Willingness to learn and
develop expertise in new conservation strategies, economic drivers,
management tools, and global affairs - May work in variable weather
conditions, at remote locations, in hazardous terrain and under
physically demanding circumstances.<br><br>HOW TO APPLY <br>To apply to
position number 44330, submit resume and cover letter as one document.
All applications must be submitted in the system prior to 11:59 p.m.
Eastern Time on July 5, 2016.<br><br>Click “submit” to apply for the
position or “save for later” to create a draft application for future
submission. Once submitted, applications cannot be revised or edited.
Failure to complete required fields may result in your application being
disqualified from consideration.<br><br>If you experience technical issues, please refer to our applicant user guide or contact <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow">appl...@tnc.org</a>.<br><br>The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer<br><br>Our
commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation
mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of men and
women of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and
mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our
global character is a priority and we encourage applicants from all
cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins,
ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military,
protected veteran status or other status protected by law.<br><br>The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy’s background screening process.</div>