The Assistant Conservation Program Manager position within the Land, Buildings, and Real Estate department of Stanford University is currently vacant. We invite qualified applicants to fill out the online form (link at the bottom of this message) for evaluation. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.
BROAD RESPONSIBILITIES The primary job of the Assistant Conservation Program Manager is to assist the Conservation Program Manager in the implementation of the Universitys multifaceted biological conservation program, including, but not limited to, running the conservation program specified in the Stanford Habitat Conservation Plan (required for compliance with the Universitys federal Incidental Take Permit). The overall goal of this conservation program is to preserve biological resources important to the Universitys academic mission and to promote compliance of University activities with local, state, and federal resource protection statutes (notably the state and federal endangered species acts). This is accomplished by conducting multi- disciplinary scientific analyses, directly monitoring and managing natural resources, overseeing University projects, and advising administration on the implications of proposed and current activities on local biological resources. The development of operating practices and procedures which minimize impacts to natural resources is also a responsibility of the Assistant Conservation Program Manager. Activities 1. Develop conservation programs and initiatives for biotic resources found on campus, working with both the wildlife protection agencies and the Stanford community. 2. Implement the Stanford Habitat Conservation Plan. 3. Design and manage environmental field activities, including training of seasonal and part-time staff. 4. Conduct scientific analyses investigating factors impacting the long-term persistence of local biodiversity. 5. Work with University administration and staff to integrate existing and proposed University land use practices with conservation objectives. 6. Interact with federal, state, and local resource agencies on issues pertaining to conservation planning at Stanford University, including developing the official reports of the Universitys conservation program to the permitting agencies. 7. Promote and coordinate appropriate academic use of natural resources found on University lands, including providing direct support for courses, students, and researchers utilizing natural resources found on Stanford lands. This includes participating in Stanford courses. 8. Develop and maintain natural resources databases in order to expedite analyses and evaluations. 9. Provide information to pertinent University entities and environmental consultants for project-specific analyses. 10. Plan and administer budgets associated with the overall conservation program and the Habitat Conservation Plan specifically. 11. Conduct community outreach, including participating in regular meetings with local jurisdictions, environmental groups and giving presentations on aspects of the Stanford conservation program. QUALIFICATIONS 1. Well-developed conceptual and analytical skills, including the ability to identify a problem, develop a solution, and implement that solution in cooperation with others or independently. 2. In-depth knowledge of the local biodiversity and the science of conservation biology. This position requires a masters degree and at least four years of relevant experience. Training should be in biological or environmental sciences. 3. Experience with Stanford lands, practices, and organizational structure. 4. Working relationships with personnel at the federal, state, and local wildlife protection agencies. 5. Demonstrated project management skills while working with deadlines and requirements. 6. Knowledge of the university administrative structure, and the Universitys financial processes and systems. TO APPLY Please fill out an online application at: https://stanford.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=43409&src=JB- 10064#sthash.73x1QG37.dpuf Thank you, Christina Feng Senior Conservation Technician Stanford University [email protected]
