DEFENDERS OF WILDLIFE
POSITION DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Vice President, Land and Habitat Conservation
CLASSIFICATION: Executive 1
SALARY: $143,000 - $158,000
FLSA: Exempt
DEPARTMENT: Land and Habitat Conservation
LOCATION: Headquarters, Washington, DC or Denver, CO
REPORTS TO: Senior Vice President, Conservation Programs
NUMBER OF DIRECT AND INDIRECT REPORT(S): 6
LAST REVISED: January 2024
POSITION SUMMARY
The Vice President for Land and Habitat Conservation leads Defenders’ national policy work to conserve federal and private lands vital to maintaining and recovering this nation’s biodiversity. The Vice President develops and oversees policy initiatives designed to protect, connect, and restore federal lands critical to imperiled species with an eye to long-term transformation of federal lands systems for biodiversity. Current work focuses on the National Wildlife Refuge System, National Forest System, and National System of Public Lands. The Vice President also leads Defenders’ work to bolster and accelerate private land conservation through national-level administrative and legislative advocacy. These programs involve a wide range of policy, legal, advocacy communications, and scientific strategies to conserve wildlife.
Priority areas include protecting federal lands and waters important to the conservation of threatened and endangered species; developing and promoting incentives to conserve biodiversity on federal and private lands and waters; influencing federal administrative and legislative initiatives impacting imperiled species and ecosystems and other natural resources; and maintaining and enhancing the ecological integrity of priority wildlife habitat and biodiversity in general. The Vice President works closely with senior leadership to advance organizational vitality and diversity, equity, inclusion and justice values and goals.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIE
QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required; advanced degree preferred
Experience: 15 years; 7 years supervisory; 5 years managing 2+ layers
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities for All Defenders
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Knowledge, Skills, Abilities for Executive 1
Administrative
Communication
Critical Thinking
Project Management
Coalition and Community Engagement
Conservation Knowledge
Leadership and Management
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities for Vice President, Land and Habitat Conservation
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES, ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS, PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical Activities
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Frequency
(N)Never, (O)Occasionally or (C)Constantly
Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like. (O)
Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces. (O)
Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. (C)
Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another. (O)
Adjusting or moving objects up to 10 pounds in all directions. (N)
Communicating with others to exchange information. (C)
Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers. (C)
Operating machinery and/or power tools. (N)
Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment. (O)
Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned. (C)
Environmental Conditions
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Frequency
(N)Never, (O)Occasionally or (C)Constantly
Low temperatures. (N)
High temperatures. (N)
Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind. (N)
Noisy environments. (N)
Hazardous conditions. (N)
Poor ventilation. (N)
Small and/or enclosed spaces. (N)
No adverse environmental conditions expected. (C)
Physical Demands
Check only one
X Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds.
Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds.
Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more.
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All employees are required to satisfactorily perform the essential duties and responsibilities of their positions. The essential duties and responsibilities listed above are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Defenders of Wildlife provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, sex national origin, ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, personal appearance, family/parental status, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic in all personnel actions.
Please be advised this position is NON union-eligible.
DEFENDERS OF WILDLIFE
POSITION DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Vice President, Land and Habitat Conservation
CLASSIFICATION: Executive 1
SALARY: $143,000 - $158,000
FLSA: Exempt
DEPARTMENT: Land and Habitat Conservation
LOCATION: Headquarters, Washington, DC or Denver, CO
REPORTS TO: Senior Vice President, Conservation Programs
NUMBER OF DIRECT AND INDIRECT REPORT(S): 6
LAST REVISED: January 2024
POSITION SUMMARY
The Vice President for Land and Habitat Conservation leads Defenders’ national policy work to conserve federal and private lands vital to maintaining and recovering this nation’s biodiversity. The Vice President develops and oversees policy initiatives designed to protect, connect, and restore federal lands critical to imperiled species with an eye to long-term transformation of federal lands systems for biodiversity. Current work focuses on the National Wildlife Refuge System, National Forest System, and National System of Public Lands. The Vice…
Medical, Vision, Dental, Healthcare Reimbursement, Dependent Care Reimbursement, Life & AD&D insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, 403(B), Pension, Personal Days, Vacation & Sick Leave, Paid Parental Leave And Public Transportation Benefit.
Medical, Vision, Dental, Healthcare Reimbursement, Dependent Care Reimbursement, Life & AD&D insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, 403(B), Pension, Personal Days, Vacation & Sick Leave, Paid Parental Leave And Public Transportation Benefit.
Please apply using the link provided in this advertisement or at www.defenders.org
Please apply using the link provided in this advertisement or at www.defenders.org