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Regards, Daniel L. Tufford, Ph.D. University of South Carolina Department of Biological Sciences 209A Sumwalt (office) 715 Sumter St, Room 401 (mail) Columbia, SC 29208 Ph. 803-777-3292, Fx: 803-777-3292 e-mail: [email protected] web: http://www.biol.sc.edu/~tufford P Please think before you print. SC logo Position Description Position Title: Resource Manager Silver Bluff Audubon Center & Sanctuary Location: Jackson, South Carolina Department: Silver Bluff Audubon (1-108-3400) Immediate Supervisor: Director, Silver Bluff Audubon Center & Sanctuary Position Overview: The Resource Manager at the Silver Bluff Audubon Center & Sanctuary currently is one of two full-time staff members at Silver Bluff and reports directly to the Center & Sanctuary Director. The Resource Manager is involved in all aspects of sanctuary management including forest and land management, program development and implementation, budgeting and fundraising, protection activities, and building/vehicle maintenance. The Resource Manager also serves as the Office Manager for Silver Bluff, responsible for tracking budgets, reconciling the operating account, coding invoices, writing checks, and purchasing supplies. The Resource Manager must ensure the continued success and growth of the program at Silver Bluff. The Silver Bluff Audubon Center & Sanctuary protects and enhances 3,200+ acres of habitat for birds and other wildlife through sustainable forest management. Silver Bluff is proactive in promoting forestland conservation throughout the region and provides tools that landowners can use to augment bird and other wildlife habitat, while deriving revenue from their property. Thirty acres of ponds are managed as foraging habitat for endangered Wood Storks, and 65 acres of grassland are managed for wintering sparrows and other wildlife. The education programs at Silver Bluff interpret the natural and historical features of the area and engage people in conservation. Silver Bluff works closely with and in support of the missions of the local Audubon chapter, Audubon South Carolina, and National Audubon Society. The Resource Manager is required to reside on-site in housing provided by Audubon as a condition of employment to properly perform functions of public contact and of protecting and securing the land, buildings, equipment, and wildlife at the Sanctuary. The 2,400 sq.ft. house was built in 1980 and is in very good condition with new floor coverings throughout. It features a covered front porch, floored attic space, and a 1,000 sq.ft. shed/garage which is partially screened and has an attached 3-car carport. The address is 575 Bluff Landing Rd., Jackson, SC 29831. The employee pays the utilities bill as well as the cost of a landline telephone if desired, and is responsible on his/her own time for general maintenance of the house and surrounding landscaping and yard. The house is provided for use by the employee and his/her immediate family members and is not shared by any other Audubon employees. The work schedule varies somewhat with season, special events, and tasks at hand. Some weekend and evening work is required, and the Resource Manager is "on call" 24/7. Primary Duties: Land Management [60% of work time] v Ensure sustainable forest products revenue by directing site preparation, tree seedling plantings and seed regeneration, stand thinning operations; identification and treatment of tree diseases and pests and herbicide applications where necessary. Resource Manager must become a licensed private pesticide applicator certified by the state of South Carolina. v Design and direct an annual timber inventory using aerial photo interpretation, clinometers, increment borers, Biltmore sticks, GPS units; develop and maintain a detailed electronic data base of stand growth, volume, age, etc.; make revenue projections based on same. v Determine which/when/how forest stands are to be prescribe burned; lead, conduct and evaluate burns. Resource Manager must become a Certified Prescribed Fire Manager authorized by the South Carolina Forestry Commission. v Promote sustainable forestry and habitat conservation both locally and regionally through a variety of means, including creating and maintaining demonstration forest stands at Silver Bluff, organizing and conducting seminars and forest management workshops, creating and providing off-site presentations, working with other conservation groups and political entities, and engaging individual landowners. v Select the forest products to be sold on an annual basis and market same to local buyers; keep abreast of current market conditions and emerging trends and develop a close working relationship with potential buyers. v Oversee management of the wood stork foraging ponds, including fertilizing, liming, feeding fish, monitoring water quality, tracking bird numbers. Program Development and Implementation [15% of work time] v Support the mission of Silver Bluff which is "to protect and enhance habitat for birds and other wildlife and to educate people and involve communities in conservation, while promoting an understanding of the cultural heritage of the site." v Assist in creating, planning, and coordinating effective long-range development strategies for the land management and education missions of Silver Bluff and Audubon South Carolina. v Evaluate the policies and procedures of current management practices and adjust those practices as conditions warrant. v Develop a close working relationship with the local Audubon chapter (Augusta-Aiken Audubon), with the staff and programs of Audubon South Carolina headquartered at Francis Beidler Forest in Harleyville, SC, and with the SC Audubon Advisory Board. Budget and Fundraising [10% of work time] v Raise annual operating, capital, and endowment funds for Silver Bluff Audubon Center & Sanctuary by means of: o Selling forest products o Securing hunt leases o Organizing special events o Writing grants o Soliciting individual and corporate donations o Developing partnerships v Develop annual operating budget and ascertain capital needs. Administration [15% of work time] v Monitor safety and security of the property, monitor logging and pine straw raking, enforce hunt lease regulations, maintain property boundaries. Report all illegal or suspicious activities taking place on the property to proper law enforcement authorities. All of these responsibilities require onsite residency in order for the individual to respond to emergencies at all hours of the day and night and to safeguard the premises around the clock. v Oversee maintenance and repair of equipment, vehicles, buildings, and grounds. v Supervise part-time staff, seasonal interns, volunteers, and contract workers. v Maintain and expand an active volunteer program. v Develop measurable goals and action plans, as well as monitor and assess progress toward those goals/plans. Qualifications: Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a natural resources related field (forestry, wildlife management, biology, environmental studies, etc.) is required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Software is essential, and familiarity with GIS software a plus. Fundraising ability and budget management skills are desirable. The candidate should also possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as demonstrated supervisory aptitude. An understanding of Spanish is helpful at times. The Resource Manager must have a passion for conservation of natural resources. Thorough knowledge of natural resources (especially birds and other wildlife), forest management practices, and ecological processes is paramount. He/she must be able to think strategically and creatively, juggle multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work as part of a team and independently. The individual must be adaptable, pro-active, have a can-do attitude and a tolerant, friendly personality. Good organizational skills and attention to detail are important. Physical requirements Must be able to stand, sit, or walk for prolonged periods of time; lift, bend, twist, push, pull as necessary in regard to daily operations. Equipment Must be able to operate standard office equipment (computer, telephone system, copier, fax machine, etc.), hand and power tools, motor vehicles. Other equipment experience that is helpful includes operating a tractor with front-end loader, other farm implements, chainsaws, boat with outboard motor, all-terrain vehicle, various herbicide applicators, specialized silvicultural instruments, and prescribed fire equipment. Key Relationships: Internal: Silver Bluff Audubon Center & Sanctuary Director, Audubon South Carolina (ASC) Executive Director, ASC Development Director, ASC staff, ASC Advisory Board, National Audubon Society senior leadership and support staff. External: Forest products dealers (timber buyers, loggers, pine straw rakers), local colleges and universities, area vendors, land trust organizations, forestry associations, donors/supporters (individual, corporate, foundation, municipal, county, state and federal agencies), potential supporters, and community leaders. Please send resume to Paul Koehler: Silver Bluff Audubon Center & Sanctuary 4542 Silver Bluff Road Jackson, SC 29831 [email protected] This is a full-time, exempt position. Salary is commensurate with experience. This position includes full employee benefits, including health insurance and retirement savings. Audubon promotes a diverse workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the National Audubon Society to employ the man or woman best qualified for the job regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability (handicap) or marital status.
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