Farm Bill Wildlife Biologist I, II, or III

Employer
Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever
Job Description, Responsibilities and Required Qualifications or Skills

Overview:
Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever are seeking a Farm Bill Wildlife Biologist in Rice County, Minnesota, to support the organization's mission of enhancing wildlife habitat through conservation programs. This position will work in joint capacity with USDA-NRCS and other partners to promote, implement, and coordinate enrollment in conservation provisions of the Federal Farm Bill and related programs, helping strengthen working lands conservation across the region.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide technical assistance and guidance to private landowners, government agencies, non-government organizations, and other groups through federal Farm Bill programs.
  • Prepare conservation plans, implementation requirements, status reviews, wildlife habitat evaluation guides, activity reports, and other relevant work products and documents requiring biological expertise.
  • Communicate program requirements and conduct contract coordination, site assessments, eligibility determinations, and training sessions for landowners and resource professionals. 
  • Accelerate conservation program enrollment and public awareness by conducting outreach.
  • Meet with local PF & QF chapters and other local partners to coordinate and support habitat management efforts and participate in local and statewide habitat meetings and trainings.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in wildlife management or a closely related natural resources field
  • Preferred experience with Farm Bill programs, ArcPro, Prescribed Fire Training, wildlife ecology, and agricultural landscapes
  • Valid driver’s license required
  • Must be able to obtain USDA Federal Security Clearance
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with landowners and partner agency staff
  • Ability to work independently with little supervision and with diverse clientele
  • Strong organizational skills, time management, and attention to detail
Job Field:
Wildlife
Job Type:
Full Time
Location Detail:
Faribault, MN
Salary:
$45,000 to $52,000 (commensurate with knowledge, skills, and experience) with annual performance-based raises and benefits
Job Benefits:

Benefits:

  • Health, vision, dental and more insurance coverage plans are available.
  • 401(k) Retirement plan with an employer match of up to 5%.
  • Student Loan Assistance program of up to $200/month for eligible employees.
  • Paid Time Off accrued at 15 days (120 hours) per year for new employees.
  • Bereavement/Family/Sick Leave of 6 days (48 hours) per year.
  • 13 paid holidays.

How to apply:

Please combine your cover letter, resume, and 3 references as a single document before uploading your application to our website at the link to full job posting below. Applicants who do not include all required materials may not be considered for the position.

Contact: If you have further questions about Pheasants Forever, the application process, or this position, please contact Maura Curry, PF/QF SE MN Area Wildlife Biologist, via email at mcurry@pheasantsforever.org.

Application Deadline:
Link to Full Job Posting:
https://pheasantsforever.applytojob.com/apply/SHxfmRwsb2/Farm-Bill-Wildlife-Bio…

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