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Conservation Land Management Specialist

Position Number: 4618197
Location: New York, NY
Position Type: Business - Management

Conservation Land Management Specialist

Calder Center, Armonk

Fordham University

Fordham University has an excellent reputation as a dynamic institution located in New York City. Founded in 1841, Fordham enrolls more than 16,000 undergraduate and graduate students in its 9 Colleges and Schools.

Fordham University offers acomprehensive and competitive benefits packageto its employees, which includesmedical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.

We offertuition remissionfor employees and their dependents

A generous employer match towards a 403(b)retirement plan.

As a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC),Fordham is considered a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness(PSLF) program, a federal program designed to forgive student loan debt for employees of certain public and certain nonprofit employers.

As part of itswork-life balanceprogram, the University providesgenerous PTOincluding 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, 2 personal days, 6 summer Fridays, andholidaysthat include paid time off between Christmas and New year.

University employees have access to theEmployee Assistance Program(EAP). EAP provides no-cost, professional, and confidential services, to help employees and family members address a variety of personal, family, life, and work-related issues.

Hybrid Policy:

Please review the Hybrid Policy here.

https://www.fordham.edu/human-resources/policies-guides-and-agreements/hybridremote-work-policy-for-administrators/

Position Summary

Reporting to the Calder Center Academic Director, the Conservation and Land Management Specialist coordinates conservation and land management efforts at Fordham University's Louis Calder Center in conjunction with the Director, Assistant Director, and Facilities Director.

The Conservation Land Manager will also oversee the summer intern and volunteer programs as they relate to the Calder Center's land management program.

Essential Functions

Manages and conserves the Calder Center's natural areas encompassing approximately 110 acres of woodland, fields, wetlands, roadsides, and lake. Includes conducting ecological restoration projects as needed.

Assists the Director in setting land management and research priorities. Prepares monthly Land Management Status reports for the Director.

Develops management plans for the control of invasive plant species in various habitats at the Calder Center and coordinates removal of invasive species as needed.

Provides data/writes reports evaluating the effectiveness of conservation management strategies, as needed.

Organizes and conducts biological surveys of property when necessary including monitoring long-term ecological research plots.

Assesses ecological health of wildlife habitats and makes recommendations for improvements aimed at increasing native plant and animal diversity. This will involve monitoring deer

populations as well as selection, purchase, and planting of appropriate native species as needed.

Maintains equipment collecting weather and aquatic data at the station as well as long-term

storage of digital data, datasheets, graphs, photographs, etc. Provides data to researchers (Fordham and non-Fordham)

Prepares annual Land Management budget as well as assist with the acquisition of small grants and funding to use for land restoration and conservation projects.

Essential Functions Note

This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.

The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

Additional Functions

Trains and leads conservation volunteers and/or student volunteers and workers in activities such as tree planting, invasive species removal, and invasive species mapping and monitoring.

Engages with the public, offers information, listens to concerns of stakeholders, and acts on information received in consultation with Director and Assistant Director. Promotes awareness of Calder Center land stewardship goals and programs.

Represents Louis Calder Center/Fordham University at meetings with other organizations such as EMMA, Native Plant Center, and regional field stations.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in natural resources management, biological sciences, or similar environmental sciences degree

Three years of related experience.

Experience conducting field research including collecting and analyzing ecological data

Working knowledge of ecological principles and their application to land

management.

Working knowledge of native and invasive plant identification, biology, and

control methods.

Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree

Experience in natural resources conversation/management

Possess a strong team ethic that will support efforts of colleagues

Ability to manage a complex set of work priorities

Minimum Starting Salary: $65,000

Maximum Starting Salary: $70,000

Note: Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

FLSA CATEGORY: Exempt

START DATE: ASAP

APPLY HERE: https://careers.fordham.edu/postings/5928

ABOUT FORDHAM

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its 9 colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

Fordham is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories