Deadline: Mon, 06/17/2024 - 12:00pm Employer: Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever Job Field: Wildlife Job Type: Full Time Location: Minnesota Location Detail: Waseca or Blue Earth County, Minnesota Job Description: Help landowners identify plants and habitat on their property and guide them in improving those habitats for wildlife utilizing voluntary conservation programs from USDA NRCS, PF, BWSR and other local and state programs. Use science-based knowledge to improve habitat within the agricultural regions of the work area. This includes collaboration amongst staff, and being the in-house technical wildlife expert, and the go-to person for landowners within the work area who have wildlife and habitat related questions. Write contracts and other documents to help guide landowners in implementing voluntary conservation programs. Collaborate between partnering agencies to achieve habitat restoration and management goals for landowners and programs. Collaborate with local USDA office to promote and implement the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). Assist partners with all phases of the Reinvest in MN (RIM) conservation easement program, including outreach, title work, construction, and reimbursement. Assist partners with outreach, contract development, and implementation of the Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP). Perform other related duties as assigned. Qualifications: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with farmers, landowners, and partner agencies. Ability to work independently with little supervision and with diverse clientele. Knowledge of wildlife ecology, wetland and forest management including the ability to utilize various habitat management tools in the development of management plans (e.g. mowing, prescribed burning, herbicide spraying, grazing, forestry mowing, etc..). Knowledge of agriculture is a plus. Knowledge of conservation and wildlife programs provided by federal, state, & local entities. In addition, knowledge of how these programs are implemented in an agricultural landscape is desired. Knowledge of habitat requirements for pheasant, turkey, deer, waterfowl, monarch butterfly, native bees, and other grassland wildlife species. Excellent verbal and written communication. A background in GIS mapping or closely related program and skills. Strong organizational skills. Valid driver’s license required; Partner vehicle will be provided for field work, but some use of personal vehicle may be required at time (mileage reimbursement provided). Able to obtain USDA Federal Security Clearance. Salary: $43,000 – $49,000 commensurate with experience + benefits (see benefits summary at www.pheasantsforever.org/jobs). How to Apply: Please combine your cover letter, resume and 3 references into a SINGLE Microsoft 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. For more information regarding the position, contact Maura Curry, MN SE Area Wildlife Biologist at 651-249-6308.
