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State RCPP Delivery Specialist – GA

Employer
NBGI Foundation
Job Description, Responsibilities and Required Qualifications or Skills

The National Bobwhite and Grassland Initiative Foundation (NBGIF), working closely with state wildlife agencies and partners, have been pioneers in collaborative habitat restoration for three decades. NBGIF is seeking a State Delivery Specialist to join our team to assist with delivering conservation projects to landowners and producers through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). The selected candidate will be supervised remotely by NBGIF’s RCPP Georgia Coordinator while working closely with Georgia DNR Private Lands Program biologists to enroll private landowners in conservation programs. This program is available for landowners statewide with targeted enrollments in south central and southeast Georgia counties. The selected candidate will primarily work remotely entering, reviewing, and managing landowner information for new projects and active contracts. The ideal candidate must: be self-disciplined and able to meet expectations in a remote setting; possess excellent communication and organizational skills; work independently and as part of a team; and be interested in gaining experience in conservation of private lands. This position is primarily a home office position with some field opportunities throughout the year.

 Key Qualifications

• A BS degree in wildlife management, ecology, biology, natural resource management, or related field
• Strong communication skills and discipline to work effectively without direct supervision
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail for data entry and project tracking
• Working knowledge of managing early successional habitats of the southeast and associated wildlife
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and Adobe Acrobat Pro
• Familiarity with ArcGIS, database operations, and capable of learning new software
• Interest in gaining experience in private lands conservation delivery and NRCS cost-share programs

Requirements
• Must reside within Georgia, preferably in a south-central or southeast county
• Must have space and ability to work from home, including a reliable internet connection
• Must be able to work independently, without direct supervision, entering, managing, and reviewing project data
• Must have reliable transportation, the foundation will reimburse required travel associated with the position

Job Field:
Fisheries
Forestry
Wildlife
Job Type:
Full Time
Location Detail:
80% remote work; 20% field based

Must reside within Georgia, preferably in a south-central or southeast county
Salary:
$40,000 annually with benefits, 5% annual pay increase (pending performance)
Job Benefits:

The job offers health and retirement benefits, paid annual leave and sick leave and paid holidays.

Application Deadline:

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