Nelson Byrd Woltz Landscape Architects Conservation Designer

The American Society of Landscape Architects New York Chapter is hiring a Conservation Designer at Nelson Byrd Woltz Landscape Architects. This role focuses on integrating ecology and landscape architecture to create sustainable landscapes, addressing climate change and biodiversity issues. Responsibilities include managing projects, conducting ecological assessments, and preparing technical documents. Candidates should have a background in conservation or ecology, project management experience, and strong communication skills. Benefits include a competitive salary and health insurance.
About the position

The Conservation Designer at Nelson Byrd Woltz Landscape Architects will play a crucial role in bridging ecology and landscape architecture. This position focuses on creating sustainable landscapes that respect ecological and cultural contexts, addressing critical issues such as climate change and biodiversity loss. The designer will collaborate with various teams to manage projects, conduct ecological assessments, and produce technical documents, all while ensuring design excellence and effective communication with clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities
• Bridge the disciplines of ecology and landscape architecture through concepts, research, and graphic form.
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• Design, investigate funding for, and coordinate studies on the diversity, composition, status, and management of terrestrial, wetland, and aquatic ecosystems.
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• Identify key information gaps for ecological data and develop strategies and financial resources to address them.
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• Conduct surveys and impact assessments of proposed projects on local wildlife species and their habitats.
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• Use academic and professional networks to convene scientists for biological surveys and build strategic partnerships.
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• Research and prepare technical documents.

Requirements
• Experience or academic background in conservation or ecology.
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• Background in design thinking (art, design, planning, landscape architecture).
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• Experience managing projects and internal teams.
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• Strong technical experience in project management, budget control, and quality assurance.
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• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
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• Attention to detail and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
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• Current valid driver's license.

Nice-to-haves
• Entrepreneurial instincts to support the growth of the practice sector.
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• Enthusiasm for landscape architecture's role in conservation.
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• Proven ability to express ideas clearly and build relationships with conservation organizations.
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• Coursework or knowledge of species taxonomy and field identification.
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• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and MS Office.
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• Working knowledge of GIS.

Benefits
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
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• Excellent benefits package.