[ES_JOBS_NET] Western Water Senior Specialist - National Wildlife Federation
Alicia Marrs
MarrsA at nwf.org
Mon Jun 3 23:20:37 MDT 2024
The National Wildlife Federation (NWF) is excited to announce an opportunity for a Western Water Senior Specialist<https://recruiting.ultipro.com/NAT1047NWF/JobBoard/1ca8346a-33cc-401d-90d9-d7f752fdfd7d/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=04a1688f-4b00-4dd9-99b8-5ee4cbe335ae> to provide support to NWF’s Director of Western Water to advance all aspects of the Western Water Program including policy analysis and advocacy; program implementation; coordinating or performing communication activities; and facilitating, cultivating, and maintaining partnerships while collaborating across NWF regions and programs to achieve greater benefits for water in the West.
This position should be based in the continental Western U.S., with a preference given to candidates based in Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming. NWF is committed to a flexible and empowered work environment with an authentic care for all staff. In this position, the employee may work in the office (with Regional Centers in Denver, Missoula, and Seattle), in a hybrid manner, or fully remote within the continental Western U.S., to be decided jointly with their supervisor in the final stages of the interview process. For more information on work modes, please review the benefits section of our careers page: https://www.nwf.org/About-Us/Careers
The full position description is available below my signature and here: https://recruiting.ultipro.com/NAT1047NWF/JobBoard/1ca8346a-33cc-401d-90d9-d7f752fdfd7d/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=04a1688f-4b00-4dd9-99b8-5ee4cbe335ae
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Alicia Marrs (she/her)
Director of Western Water
National Wildlife Federation
303.441.5173
www.nwf.org<http://www.nwf.org/>
Uniting all Americans to ensure wildlife thrive in a rapidly changing world.
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Senior Specialist, Western Water
Job Category: Conservation
Requisition Number: SRSPE001522
Posting Details
* Full-Time
· Locations
Remote | Remote
Job Details
Description
Founded in 1936, the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) has grown into America's largest and most trusted grassroots conservation organization with 52 state and territorial affiliates and more than seven million members and supporters, including hunters, anglers, gardeners, birders, hikers, campers, paddlers, and outdoor enthusiasts of all ages and stripes. The mission of NWF is to unite all Americans to ensure wildlife thrive in our rapidly changing world. We advance this mission through programming focused on conserving wildlife, restoring habitats and waterways, expanding outdoor opportunities, connecting children with nature, advancing environmental justice, and addressing the causes and consequences of climate change.
To support our mission, we are seeking a Western Water Specialist/Senior Specialist to join our Western Water Program. NWF’s Water for Wildlife goal is “to protect and restore the natural function and quality of the nation’s waters, wetlands, floodplains, and riparian areas to sustain healthy fish and wildlife populations.” The availability of water for wildlife and people in the Western U.S. is subject to long-term aridification, extreme heat events and forest fires, habitat degradation, and severely competing interests for scarce water resources. The quantity and quality of water in the West is heavily dependent on water management and policy, as well as the management of lands that surround the West’s waterways, including the headwaters and riparian and wetland areas that filter, enhance, and extend water supplies. NWF’s Western Water Specialist/Senior Specialist will provide support to NWF’s Director of Western Water to advance all aspects of the Western Water Program, including policy analysis and advocacy; program implementation; coordinating or performing communication activities; and facilitating, cultivating, and maintaining partnerships, while collaborating across NWF regions and programs to achieve greater benefits for water in the West.
NWF’s Western Water priorities support the implementation of the National Wildlife Federation’s strategic plan and our Equity and Justice Strategic Plan, while advancing efforts to magnify and elevate water-focused conservation efforts to address environmental injustice in the West.
The Western Water Specialist/Senior Specialist reports to the Director of Western Water while working closely with staff from across NWF’s Western Regions and relevant national and regional programs (e.g., Wildlife, Public Lands, Water, Tribal Partnerships, Hispanics Enjoy Camping and Hunting Outdoors (HECHO)).
Major Areas of Responsibility (and Principal Duties)
In this role, the Western Water Specialist/Senior Specialist will have the following areas of responsibility, including these principal duties:
* Provide programmatic support to all elements of NWF’s Western Water Program: Work daily with the Director of Western Water to identify and follow through on activities that support the implementation of NWF’s Western Water work, which may include: coordinating or facilitating partner activities, overseeing the completion of reports, managing contractors, supporting other Western Water staff and coalitions, assisting with fundraising efforts, performing administrative tasks, or other duties.
* Review, analyze, and advocate for water and land management practices and policies: Evaluate priority policies and initiatives at varying levels (federal, state, Tribal, and local) and recommend improvements; support or implement advocacy activities such as meetings with elected officials; and collaborate with NWF’s National Advocacy Center teams to connect national and Western Water advocacy priorities.
* Elevate the Western Water Program’s communication capabilities: Support the communication needs of the Western Water Program by collaborating with NWF program and communications staff (both traditional and digital media) to develop and disseminate program messaging to decision-makers, opinion leaders, news media, NWF constituents, and the public. This work may also include supporting the planning and execution of in-person events and site tours.
Qualifications:
* At least five years of successful professional experience in fields related to water in the West (e.g., water policy, planning or management; natural resources; environmental sciences, land management, etc.);
* B.A. or B.S. in Natural Resources, Environmental Science or Policy, or related field; post-graduate degree and/or relevant work experience desirable;
* Passion for protecting and restoring the natural function and quality of Western waters, wetlands, floodplains, and riparian areas that allow wildlife and people of all backgrounds to survive and thrive;
* Knowledge of the policy frameworks specific to water and public lands management and/or resources, policy, and conservation, and experience working for or with public resource agencies at a variety of levels (federal, state, Tribal and local), or a solid understanding of their mandates and practices;
* Strong familiarity with Western water issues, including water resources, policy, or conservation;
* Strong analytic and communication skills, both oral and written;
* Demonstrated ability to research and analyze policy materials and to convey findings in writing and orally;
* Strategic thinking and vision – quickly grasps the subtleties of complex issues, and identifies ways to tackle problems with insight and equity, and a solutions orientation;
* Excellent research and analytical abilities;
* Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills;
* Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with diverse interests, including environmental justice and Tribal representatives, labor, business, rural, and conservation groups.
* Ability to thrive in a multiple-task work environment, work independently with minimal supervision, set priorities and follow through to completion, with excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills;
* Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Zoom and Google Docs
* Growth mindset.
Desired Competencies:
The employee's actions are expected to reflect the staff values of the National Wildlife Federation: collaboration, mindfulness, empowerment, inclusivity, and mission focus. These may be demonstrated by:
* Working collaboratively with diverse teams of professionals
* Appreciating diversity of opinion as well as respect for individuals
* Be a self-starter capable of putting plans into action and meeting deadlines
* Prioritizing time and working efficiently
* Showing a high-level of performance in independent work and using problem solving, initiative and creativity
* Organizing and presenting thoughts coherently and confidently in front of groups of all sizes
* Negotiating and being innovative when presented with obstacles
* Setting long-range goals and achieving measurable outcomes to achieve goals
* Delegating work while providing necessary direction and resources to ensure success
* Exercising good judgment
* Handling conflict effectively by listening and encouraging productive resolutions
* Motivating and inspiring others by providing passion and optimism that is grounded in reality
* Fostering an environment that is enjoyable and meaningful and plays to each team member’s strengths.
NWF Values:
Your actions are expected to reflect the staff values of the National Wildlife Federation: collaboration, mindfulness, empowerment, inclusivity, and mission focus. Your competencies should include:
* Being motivated by values of equity and responsibility to those most marginalized.
* Consistently bringing a high level of empathy and social skills to work and interpersonal interactions.
* Actively seeks feedback, direction, and guidance from all team members and keeps staff informed of decisions that impact them.
* Being dedicated to advancing NWF’s internal equity transformation and compelling partners and allies to incorporate equity into their work; and
* Passion for and commitment to NWF's mission
Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s required equity competencies at https://www.nwf.org/About-Us/Careers.<https://www.nwf.org/About-Us/Careers>
Travel Requirements:
Regular travel will be required to attend meetings, conduct site visits, facilitate workshops, or perform other in-person actions throughout West, and sometimes in Washington, D.C. Occasional travel for training, conferences and meetings will also be expected. Successful candidates must work safely and independently and demonstrate self-discipline and accountability for managing their field and home office workload efficiently.
Location and Work Mode:
This position should be based in the continental Western U.S., with a preference given to candidates based in AZ, CO, NV, NM, UT, and WY. The National Wildlife Federation is committed to a flexible and empowered work environment with an authentic community of care for all staff. In this position, the employee may work in the office (with Regional Centers in Denver, Missoula, and Seattle), in a hybrid manner, or fully remote within the continental Western U.S., to be decided jointly with their supervisor in the final stages of the interview process. For more information on Work Modes, please review the benefits section of our careers page: https://www.nwf.org/About-Us/Careers.
Physical Requirements of the Job:
Remaining in a normal seated or standing position for extended periods; reaching and grasping by extending hand(s) or arm(s); dexterity to manipulate objects with fingers, for example, using a keyboard; communication skills using the spoken word; ability to see and hear within normal parameters; ability to move about the workspace. The position requires mobility, including moving materials weighing up to several pounds (such as a laptop computer or tablet).
This position may be required to travel and occasionally work in the field, including walking terrain, as well as riding in boats and small planes.
Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this position with reasonable accommodation. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis.
Please Note
This job description sets forth the job’s principal duties, responsibilities, and requirements; it should not be construed as an exhaustive statement, however. Unless they begin with the word “may”, the Essential Duties and Responsibilities described above are “essential functions” of the job, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Compensation and Benefits:
The salary range for this position is $62,000 – 73,000 annually, commensurate with experience.
We are proud of our designation by Mogul as a Top 100 Workplace with the Best Benefits in 2021, and by Forbes as one of America’s best small employers! We value work-life balance and a family-friendly atmosphere with flexible scheduling. We want you to be able to integrate work and personal life with attention to your self-care, so that your work schedule is not depleting. We offer benefits so you feel restored and fueled through the day and week.
We offer these supports to help manage your mental, emotional, and physical health:
* Paid time off: Vacation that starts off at three weeks accrual based on a full-time schedule, unlimited wellbeing (this time can be used for physical, spiritual, emotional, cultural, religious or financial wellbeing for yourself, a partner, or family member – including pets), and 11 holidays
* We close down for a paid winter break between December 25 to January 1 to recognize end of-year stress, and time for reflection, rejuvenation, and spending time with family.
* Up to 16 weeks of fully paid Family and Medical Leave
* Low-cost health, dental, and vision insurance options – all outpatient mental health is covered at in-network rates
* Therapist available at no cost
* Pet insurance and discount perk program
* Annual wellbeing allowance
In addition to your salary, we offer the following supports to your personal finances:
* Retirement plan with immediate match and vesting
* Annual year end retirement contribution
* Tuition Reimbursement
* Adoption and Surrogacy assistance
* Pet adoption stipend
* Student Loan management
Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s benefits package at https://www.nwf.org/About-Us/Careers.
Application:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Candidates should submit a cover letter and resume.
For more information on our recruiting process, please review our Careers page: https://www.nwf.org/About-Us/Careers
We strive to increase diversity, equity, inclusion and justice (DEIJ) in all elements of our work and with our partners to support the interdependent needs of wildlife and people in a rapidly changing world. We recruit, employ, train compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion at nwf.org/equity<https://www.nwf.org/equity>.
We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job, therefore our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules. Your experience, which may include paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, helps build the competencies and knowledge that translates to our openings. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of excellence. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.
Please let us know if you require accommodations during the application or interview process by reaching us at hrhelp at nwf.org<mailto:hrhelp at nwf.org> or 703-438-6244.
If selected for this position, a background check will be conducted.
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