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DEFENDERS OF WILDLIFE u00A0 POSITION DESCRIPTION u00A0 u00A0 u00A0 JOB TITLE: Vice President, Land and Habitat Conservation u00A0 SALARY: $170,000 - $185,000 u00A0 FLSA:u00A0 Exempt u00A0 DEPARTMENT: Land and Habitat Conservation u00A0 LOCATION:u00A0Headquarters, Washington, DC or Denver, CO u00A0 REPORTS TO: u00A0Senior Vice President, Conservation Programs u00A0 NUMBER OF DIRECT AND INDIRECT REPORT(S): 5 u00A0 LAST REVISED: January 2025 u00A0 u00A0 u00A0 POSITION SUMMARY u00A0 The Vice President for Land and Habitat Conservation leads Defendersu2019 national policy work to conserve federal and private lands vital to maintaining and recovering our nationu2019s biodiversity and our policy and advocacy work addressing the intersection of energy development and siting and protection of biodiversity. The Vice Presidentu00A0develops 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, and works to ensure that energy development and siting advances rather than harms the conservation of biodiversity. Current work focuses on the National Wildlife Refuge System, National Parks System, National Forest System, and National System of Public Lands. The Vice President also leads Defendersu2019 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.u00A0u00A0 u00A0 u00A0 u00A0 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; developing and implementing biodiversity friendly energy solutions, 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.u00A0 u00A0 u00A0 u00A0 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES u00A0 u00A0 u00A0 Drive development and implementation of conservation programs and initiatives to achieve strategic and programmatic goals and objectives, in coordination with the Conservation Leadership Team. Provide leadership to ensure resources are focused on high-impact conservation strategies and projects, while also making ongoing recommendations to executive leadership regarding future conservation investments. Coordinate with other members of the Conservation Leadership Team to effectively deliver conservation outcomes and advise on issues related to federal and private land conservation policy. Work with the Conservation Leadership Team, Development and Marketing departments and the CEO on fundraising to support and advance Defendersu2019 conservation priorities and programs. u00A0 Manage a high-performing team and provide results driven leadership by establishing annual work objectives and priorities and evaluating these objectives on an ongoing basis. Work closely with the President & CEO, Senior Vice President for Conservation Programs, and other members of Defendersu2019 senior leadership to provide leadership direction on matters involving Defendersu2019 organization, programs and culture. u00A0 Provide senior leadership for Defendersu2019 land and habitat conservation work.u00A0In coordination with other departments, develop short- and long-range strategic plan objectives, organizational structure, and department staffing and budget requirements.u00A0 u00A0 In consultation with Defendersu2019 leadership and other departments, develop wildlife habitat and land conservation policy positions to achieve Defendersu2019 strategic goals and priorities. u00A0 Manage Defendersu2019 programs to provide for the long-term conservation and sustainable management of federal public lands and waters for imperiled species and other wildlife, focusing on the National Wildlife Refuge System, National Forest System, and the National System of Public Lands. u00A0 Work with federal agencies, Congress, state agencies, tribes and other stakeholders to ensure appropriate consideration of the effects of climate change on biodiversity in management of lands and habitat nationwide and in determining public policy to address climate change. u00A0 Work with private landowners, land trusts, other nongovernmental organizations and other stakeholders to promote sound wildlife conservation on private lands. u00A0 Direct, coordinate, and/or assist Defendersu2019 advocacy efforts to influence legislation, regulatory processes, agency policies, and land management plans involving issues of land and habitat conservation. u00A0 Represent Defenders in public meetings, hearings, press events, conferences, coalitions, and in general communications with public officials, legislators, the news media, Defendersu2019 membership, the donor community, and the public. u00A0 Ensure optimum performance for individuals and group function. Recommend and implement techniques to improve productivity, increase efficiencies, and maintain state-of-the-art practices for the department. u00A0 Ensure communication of duties and responsibilities to direct reports and monitor performance. Provide regular coaching and counseling. Identify training needs. Prepare and deliver salary and performance reviews; review and approve performance and salary appraisals as necessary. Work with the Human Resources department, resolve staff disciplinary issues. u00A0 u00A0Perform all other related duties as assigned. u00A0 QUALIFICATIONS u00A0 Education: Bacheloru2019s 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. u00A0 Knowledge, Skills, Abilities for All Defenders u00A0 u00A0 Knowledge, Skills, Abilities for Vice President, Land and Habitat Conservation Experience with private, federal and state wildlife, land management and resource conservation agencies, and knowledge of wildlife and natural resource laws, regulations and policies. PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES, ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS, PHYSICAL DEMANDS Physical Activities u00A0 Check all that apply u00A0 Frequency u00A0 (N)Never, (O)Occasionally or (C)Constantly u00A0 Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like. u00A0 O u00A0 Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces. u00A0 O u00A0 Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. u00A0 C u00A0 Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another. u00A0 O u00A0 Adjusting or moving objects up to 10 pounds in all directions. N u00A0 Communicating with others to exchange information. u00A0 C u00A0 Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers. u00A0 C u00A0 Operating machinery and/or power tools. u00A0 N u00A0 Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment. u00A0 O u00A0 Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned. u00A0 C u00A0 Environmental Conditions u00A0 Check all that apply u00A0 Frequency u00A0 (N)Never, (O)Occasionally or (C)Constantly u00A0 Low temperatures. u00A0 N u00A0 High temperatures. u00A0 N u00A0 Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind. u00A0 N u00A0 Noisy environments. u00A0 N u00A0 Hazardous conditions. u00A0 N u00A0 Poor ventilation. u00A0 N u00A0 Small and/or enclosed spaces. u00A0 N u00A0 No adverse environmental conditions expected. u00A0 C u00A0 Physical Demands u00A0 Check only one u00A0 u00A0 u00A0 Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing. u00A0 X u00A0 Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds. u00A0 u00A0 u00A0 Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds. u00A0 u00A0 u00A0 Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more. u00A0 u00A0 u00A0 Visit to apply. u00A0 u00A0 u00A0 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. u00A0 u00A0 u00A0 Defenders of Wildlife provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to their race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, genetic information, disability, veterans' status or and any other legally protected class, characteristic or trait per applicable federal, state, or local law. Please be advised this position is NON union-eligible. u00A0 #J-18808-Ljbffr Defenders of Wildlife

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