FYI...Stefanie ------- Forwarded Message Follows ------- JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE: Director, Colorado Natural Heritage Program SUPERVISOR: Colorado State Director LOCATION: Ft. Collins, Colorado DATE: October 17, 1997 SUMMARY OF POSITION: The Director of the Colorado Natural Heritage Program (CNHP) is responsible for the growth, viability and stability of the CNHP, assuring that it has the capacity to meet its mandate as a statewide clearinghouse for biodiversity-related information, including use of Natural Heritage methodology. This includes developing and implementing short- and long-range plans, fundraising, negotiating contracts, and implementing project activities to accomplish objectives. The Director must work collaboratively with state and federal agencies, corporations, academic institutions, private organizations, legislators and individuals. S/he must have scientific expertise in an ecological discipline and provide sound scientific direction to the program. Duties are carried out under the guidance of The Nature Conservancy's Colorado State Director and Colorado State University. The Director supervises the staff of the CNHP. The CNHP is a sponsored program of Colorado State University's (CSU) Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, and is administered through a cooperative partnership between The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and Colorado State University. DUTIES: 1. Provide leadership and manage operations of the CNHP to assure the ongoing acquisition, development and dissemination of high-priority information on Colorado's biological features and other natural resources as appropriate. 2. Raise funds for program operations, co-op positions, special projects and other activities. Solicit and negotiate major contracts and gifts, and cultivate new potential funding sources. 3. Manage, develop and coordinate the objectives of CNHP employees (currently appx. 40 regular, seasonal and part-time staff) which include scientists, data management and administrative staff, contractors, interns and volunteers. 4. Work cooperatively with Colorado State University, Colorado Division of Wildlife, and the Great Outdoors Colorado Board to assure the long-term viability of and support for the CNHP and to ensure the continuance of the partnership. 5. Monitor the financial status of program operations and projects to ensure overall fiscal health, stability and accountability. Meet all contract/grant fiscal, administrative, and product requirements. Maintain positive net balances in financial accounts. 6. Provide scientific direction in consultation with senior science and information staff on strategic and annual planning related to the acquisition, management, analysis and dissemination of biological data. 7. Provide support and direction, in conjunction with the Colorado Field Office, for implementation of the Conservancy's ecoregion and other ecosystem-wide conservation efforts in Colorado. 8. Develop and maintain a strong and collaborative relationship with all key partners including the Colorado Field Office and its Board of Trustees, local, state and federal government agencies, elected representatives, and the business, academic, and conservation communities. 9. Develop and foster broad public awareness of, and support for, the continued operation of the CNHP and the application of its information. ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: 1. Advanced degree and a minimum of five years successful and applicable work experience in biological sciences or conservation, natural resource management, or information sciences, with a strong ecological background. 2. A minimum of five years administrative, management and supervisory experience, including project management, grants and contracts administration, and application of basic accounting principles. 3. Proven ability to administer a complex program with multiple priorities, and to effectively recruit, manage and develop a highly-dedicated and competent professional staff. 4. Demonstrated ability to raise funds, write proposals, and negotiate grants and contracts. 5. Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills. Public speaking skills required. Ability to work effectively with a wide range of people. 6. Familiarity with the Network of Natural Heritage Programs and Natural Heritage methodology preferred. 7. The ability and willingness to travel frequently, often on short notice, overnight, and on weekends. 8. Commitment to the goals of The Nature Conservancy. CONTACT: Christa Edwards Western Regional Office The Nature Conservancy 2060 Broadway, Suite 230 Boulder, CO 80302 Application deadline: November 21, 1997 The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer ************************************ Dr. Stefanie S. Rixecker Department of Resource Management Lincoln University, Canterbury PO Box 56 Aotearoa New Zealand E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fax: 64-03-325-3841 ************************************
