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　　Tulsa, OK, USA#Li-onsite#PDN

　　WHO WE ARE

　　The mission of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is to conserve the lands andwaters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, wedevelop innovative, on-the-ground solutions to the world\'s toughestenvironmental challenges so that people and nature can thrive. Our workis guided by our values, which include a commitment to diversity andrespect for people, communities, and cultures. From a rewarding missionto career development and flexible schedules, there are many reasons tolove life #insideTNC. Want to know more? Check out our TNC Talentplaylist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.One ofTNC\'s primary goals is to cultivate an inclusive work environment sothat employees around the globe have a sense of belonging and feel thattheir unique contributions are valued. We know we\'ll only achieve ourmission by hiring and engaging a diverse staff that reflects thecommunities in which we work. Recognizing that people bring talent andskills that have been developed outside the scope of a job, we take aholistic approach to recruitment that considers life experience inaddition to the professional requirements listed in our postings. Pleaseapply - we\'d love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC,\"you\'ll join for the mission, and you\'ll stay for the people.\"

　　WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER

　　The Equipment Operator/Maintenance Mechanic maintains facilities, toolsand equipment, mechanical systems and vehicles and preserve areasfrequented by the visiting public. They undertake restoration projectson preserves and maintain equipment. The Equipment Operator/MaintenanceMechanic operates heavy machinery, leads work teams, remove exoticspecies and/or conducts species monitoring and manages livestock, ifnecessary. They will serve on the fire crew and assist with inventoryand purchasing of machinery. May work in variable weather conditions, atremote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain, and underphysically demanding circumstances.

　　WE\'RE LOOKING FOR YOU

　　Through the efforts of The Nature Conservancy 108,425 acres in Oklahomahave been preserved and protected for people and nature. From grasslandsto forests, rivers to mesas, we envision an Oklahoma where our richnatural heritage is valued and protected, and people are inspired toconserve nature forfuture generations. This is an exceptional careeropportunity for a highly motivated, capable individual interested injoining the world\'s leading conservation organization!Have you everasked yourself, \"How can I make a difference?\" but you don\'t knowwhere to go or have the time to do it? Welcome to The NatureConservancy. You have found the solution and now you can pointedly makea difference every day! By joining our Oklahoma team, you will becomepart 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. Our team consists of adedicated group who are leading the conservation effort on multiplefronts and who expertly bring strategy and action together.

　　WHAT YOU\'LL BRING

　　* High school diploma and 4 years\' direct experience in appliedmechanical maintenance.* Experience operating and/or repairing varioustypes of equipment and machinery. (e.g.; lawn mower, chainsaw, tractor,backhoe, bulldozer, dump truck, two-way radio, etc.). * Experienceworking with electrical, plumbing, welding, and concrete. * Experiencecoordinating teams to complete construction and repair projects.* Musthave a valid driver\'s license. Please indicate this in your resume. *Must be able to obtain related licenses or certifications required toparticipate in prescribed burns or CPR, first aid, etc.* Must be qualified as a Fire Fighter Type 2 (FFT2) or willingness to achieve in ashort timeframe, including Introduction to ICS (I-100), Human Factors onthe Fire line (L-180), Introduction to Wild land Fire Behavior (S-190),Firefighting Training (S-130), and one training burn serving under thesupervision of a qualified FFT2. Seehttp://www.tncfiremanual.org/firefighter.htm * Must achieve physicalfitness standards as set by the local Fire Manager and TNC Fire Manual.Requirements for RXCM or FFT2 can be found at:https://www.tncfiremanual.org/FIrefighter.htm DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS*Experience working with or knowledge of natural systems. * Ability torecognize plant and animal species to complete preserve managementactivities. * Ability to complete tasks independently and managediverse activities under deadlines.* PC familiarity.FIREARMS USAGE *Firearm possession/use is permitted under the following instances: oEuthanasia o Preserve Stewardship and Management: Control of certainanimals. We recognize that women, visible minorities, Indigenouspeoples, people with disabilities and other equity-deserving groups areless likely to apply if they do not match most of the qualifications.The Nature Conservancy finds strength in diversity of backgrounds, livedexperiences, knowledge, and identities. We strongly encourage thoseinterested who bring new perspective to apply.

　　WHAT WE BRING

　　We provide a competitive benefits package which includes: comprehensiveh