Deadline: Tue, 04/09/2024 - 12:00pm Employer: Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever Job Field: Wildlife Job Type: Full Time Location: Nebraska Location Detail: Ogallala, Nebraska Job Description: The employee will work in joint capacity with Pheasants Forever, Inc. (PF), and the Nebraska Game & Parks Commission (NGPC) to coordinate the delivery of the Nebraska Berggren Pheasant Plan and a new community-based public access partnership. The biologist will build a successful model of coordinating habitat conservation projects on both private and public lands using federal, state, and local programs. The biologist will work closely with a wide range of resource professionals, private business owners and agencies to meet the conservation objectives. This position will require the person to be a self-starter with excellent communication skills and a strong work ethic. This effort will provide an opportunity to make significant contributions to the conservation of upland game and nongame along with public access. Qualifications: Excellent oral and written communication as well as organizational skills. Must be comfortable with public speaking and have excellent people skills. Must be able to work effectively with private landowners, governmental agency staff and conservation organization representatives with diverse personalities. Ability to work independently with little supervision to accomplish goals. Extensive knowledge of wildlife habitat management techniques, principles, goals and objectives. Extensive knowledge of conservation program offerings, including USDA Conservation Programs (CRP, CCRP, EQIP, ACEP, CSP, etc.) as well as state (NGPC) and local (PF) programs. Sound working knowledge of wildlife ecology and rangeland management including the ability to use various habitat management tools, such as fire or grazing, in the development of and implementation of a management plan. Ability to work under adverse weather conditions. Good computer skills including knowledge of: MS Word, MS Excel and Arc View. Experience with Canva and OnX Hunt preferred. Valid driver’s license required with an acceptable driving record and history. Ability to organize, develop, and implement educational and outreach activities, including workshops, seminars, and publications. Strong coordination and communication skills a must. How to Apply: ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Your complete application materials should include a cover letter that outlines your interest in the position and your qualifications, along with a detailed resume, and 3 references, as one MS Word document or Adobe Acrobat PDF file on the Recruitment website. Click on the blue APPLY button at the bottom or upper right corner to upload your application materials to the "Resume" area of your application. For a complete list of current job openings, visit www.pheasantsforever.org/jobs .