Trail Assessment Technician

 

By joining our New York team, you will become part of a group that is a force to be reckoned with; a force for nature, a force for people, and a force for our planet. We are making a difference every day through our boots on the ground conservation work, voices in public policy advocacy, and teaching minds in local cities and communities. Our science community consists of a group of a women and men who are leading the industry on multiple fronts and who expertly bring strategy and action together.

To help advance our work in New York, we are seeking a motivated self-starter with a strong interest in working on preserves to collect data. This position is an opportunity for the successful candidate to gain substantive experience and exposure to many aspects – conservation science, land stewardship and protection, and threat abatement – of The Nature Conservancy’s work across New York State. 

 

The Seasonal Trail Assessment Technician will assist the Stewardship and Equitable Access Teams with on-the-ground implementation of a trail and infrastructure assessment. The Technician will travel to 75 preserves owned by the Conservancy in NY to collect information. They will be responsible for data management including collecting and editing and uploading data appropriately and accurately. The technician will receive trainings on the assessment tool and associated technology.

 

·    High school diploma or GED and 1 year’s training in science-related field or related experience in trail maintenance. 1 - 2 seasons experience in trail maintenance or related field is preferred.                 

·    Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.

·    PC and/or mobile device familiarity, including database knowledge or understanding. 

·    Some experience working with or knowledge of trails and associated infrastructure.  

·    Ability to follow instructions from colleagues/coworkers/team members.

·    Must be able to obtain related licenses or certifications as required. (e.g. First Aid, CPR).

If you are interested in doing work you can believe in and want to work in a collaborative environment, please click the Apply button to be taken to our website and search for job ID #49366 in the keyword search. Applications must be made online. Submit your application by 11:59 PM EST on March 3, 2021 to be considered. The preferred work location for this position is Albany, NY, although this is negotiable within New York State.