Farm Bill Wildlife Biologist II

Deadline:
Employer:
Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever
Job Field:
Wildlife
Job Type:
Full Time
Location:
South Carolina
Location Detail:
Blacksburg, SC
Job Description:

Specific Duties:

· Provide technical assistance (wildlife habitat focus) and guidance to private landowners, government agencies, non-government organizations and other groups for USDA NRCS conservation programs. Training provided jointly by NRCS, NPS, SCDNR, and QF.

· Coordinate the implementation and application of wildlife habitat programs within the South Carolina Bobwhite Initiative Focal Areas and Kings Mountain Quail Focal Area with partner agencies.

· Complete conservation plans, job sheets, wildlife habitat evaluation guides (WHEG) and other required documentation for the conservation programs requiring biological expertise in cooperation with the listed partners.

· Plan and assist with prescribed burning on NPS property.

· Communicate program requirements, complete site visits to determine eligibility, and develop contract documents for applicants and participants of USDA-NRCS conservation programs and other local and state programs.

· Review plans and specifications for feasibility for implementation under Farm Bill program contract rules, etc.

· Accelerate conservation program enrollment by conducting outreach such as workshops, field days, demonstration events, and habitat tours.

· Provide on-site landowner technical assistance for conservation practice and quality habitat implementation.

· Work with local QF chapters to assist with habitat program education and outreach and provide technical assistance for habitat projects.

Qualifications:

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

· Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with landowners and partner agencies.

· Ability to work independently and with diverse clientele. Must be a motivated self-starter with strong interpersonal skills.

· Knowledge of, and/or practical experience with silviculture and prescribed fire as it relates to timber management and production in the Southeastern US.

· Knowledge of wildlife ecology, forest and grassland management including the ability to utilize various habitat management tools in the development of management plans.

· Knowledge of conservation and wildlife programs provided by federal (i.e., Farm Bill, US Fish and Wildlife Service), state, & local entities.

· S130, S190 Wildland Firefighter Certification, or a willingness to obtain them shortly after hiring.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Strong organizational skills, with demonstrated ability to manage demanding workloads.

· Proficiency with ArcGIS, GPS, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)

· Valid driver’s license required; some use of personal vehicle required (mileage reimbursement provided).

· Must be able to obtain USDA Federal Security Clearance.

Miscellaneous:

Training and Experience Guideline: Any combination of training and/or experience that will enable the applicant to possess the required knowledge, skills and abilities. A Bachelor of Science Degree in Wildlife Management, Forestry, or closely related natural resources field is required. A Master’s Degree is preferred. Proven experience working with USDA Farm Bill programs is also preferred. The ideal candidate will exhibit a balance of technical knowledge and interpersonal skills required to implement voluntary conservation programs on private lands. A successful applicant must enjoy working with private landowners to achieve their objectives. Demonstrated interest, training, and experience in both forestry and wildlife is also ideal.

Salary:
Starting Salary: $42,000+ Benefits; Dormitory style housing provided by NPS at the Kings Mountain National Military Park if desired.
How to Apply:

To Apply: Please combine your cover letter, resume, and 3 references into a single Word document or PDF file before uploading to the “Resume” area of your application on our Recruitment website www.quailforever.org/jobs For additional questions please contact Tim Caughran, Quail Forever, South Region Director of Conservation Delivery, tcaughran@quailforever.org

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