Deadline: Fri, 01/05/2024 - 12:00pm Employer: Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever Job Field: Wildlife Job Type: Full Time Location: Oklahoma Location Detail: Buffalo or Beaver, Oklahoma Job Description: · Provide conservation technical assistance (range and wildlife focus) and guidance to private landowners, government agencies, non-government organizations and other groups for USDA NRCS Conservation Programs. The position will receive on the job training on USDA NRCS Conservation Programs, Quail Forever, and other local and state programs. · Develop grazing and wildlife related conservation plans and prescribed burn plans. · Coordinate the implementation and application of wildlife habitat conservation within the conservation programs in cooperation with the local NRCS, District Conservationist, QF Biologists, and other state conservation partners. · Complete contracts, applications and other required documentation for the conservation programs requiring biological expertise in cooperation with the NRCS, District Conservationist and other conservation partners. · Communicates program requirements, completes site visits to determine eligibility, and develops contracts/plans for applicants/participants for the USDA, NRCS Conservation Programs and other local and state programs. · Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications: · Ability to working independently, as a self-starter · Ability to communicate clearly and effectively at a high level with landowners and partner agencies, farmers, ranchers, and other producers. · Ability to work independently with little supervision and with diverse clientele. · Knowledge of wildlife ecology and land management including, range management, prescribed fire, forestry, wetland, and 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. In addition, knowledge of how these programs are implemented in an agricultural landscape is desired. · Excellent verbal and written communication. · Strong organizational skills. · Valid driver’s license required; some use of personal vehicle required (mileage reimbursement provided). · Able to obtain USDA Federal Security Clearance. Salary: $43,000+ Commensurate with Experience + Benefits (see our benefits summary on our website at www.pheasantsforever.org/jobs ) How to Apply: Please combine your cover letter, resume and 3 references as a single Word document or PDF file before uploading to the “Resume” area of your application on our Recruitment website at www.pheasantsforever.org/jobs For questions, please contact Tim Caughran, South Region Director of Conservation Delivery: TCaughran@pheasantsforever.org or 618-791-3909
