Deadline: Tue, 03/26/2024 - 12:00pm Employer: PHEASANTS FOREVER AND QUAIL FOREVER Job Field: Wildlife Job Type: Full Time Location: Kansas Location Detail: Eureka, Kansas Job Description: The incumbent will assist with wildlife habitat management and manipulation throughout the respective district. Major responsibilities include: Implementing habitat management work on cooperating private land which will primarily consist of brush management with a skid steer or chainsaw but may also include projects such as edge feathering, herbicide application, prescribed burning, native grass establishment, and shrubby cover establishment. Procuring supplies and equipment as needed; Reporting on project progress and completion Providing public information; Participating in scientific field studies and surveys; Participating in training and evaluation of seasonal employees. Performing other related duties as assigned. Job may require odd hours and travel/time away from home. Qualifications: A bachelors degree in an environmental, agricultural and/or natural resource science, however education may be substituted for experience working with farm equipment such as tractors and skid loaders. Ability to safely transport/haul equipment (primarily with 5th-wheel trailer). Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with colleagues, landowners and partner agencies; Ability to work independently and make sound decisions in the field with little supervision; Excellent verbal/written communication and organizational skills; Valid driver’s license required; Applicant may be required to obtain a CDL, private pesticide applicators license and prescribed fire training. Knowledge of wildlife ecology and grassland management including the ability to utilize various habitat management equipment and tools in the development of wildlife habitat will be a plus; Experience performing prescribed burns, operating tractors and agricultural implements (disking, mowing, planting food plots, etc.), operation of skid loader with tree saw, brush grapple and other attachments, identification and control of noxious weeds and other undesired vegetation is desirable. Salary: $37,440/year, starting salary + Benefits (see our benefits summary at www.pheasantsforever.org/jobs) How to Apply: Please combine your cover letter, resume, and 3 references into a single Word Document or PDF File before clicking the blue 'Apply' button and then uploading to the “Resume” section of your application on our Recruitment website at: www.pheasantsforever.org/jobs.
