Overview: These positions are part of a partnership between the Georgia Department of Natural
Resources and Quail Forever, Inc. (QF). Under the direction of GADNR staff and the Habitat Specialist
Crew Leader, incumbents will conduct habitat management work on cooperating private land as well as
targeted public lands within designated priority geographies within Georgia as part of the state’s Quail
management program. These positions are full-time, permanent employees of Quail Forever and will
receive daily leadership from QF and GADNR staff. These positions will be located in the Albany, GA
area.
Duties: The incumbents will conduct wildlife habitat management practices throughout multiple priority
areas. Major responsibilities include:
• Implementing habitat management work on cooperating private landowners as well as public
lands that includes but is not limited to herbicide application, prescribed burning, native
grass/forb establishment, shrubby cover establishment, and timber stand improvement (hack and
squirt or chainsaw method)
• Procuring supplies and equipment
• Providing public information
• Participating in scientific field studies and surveys
• Attending/Assisting with prescribed fire and other habitat management technique trainings
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Job may require odd hours and travel/time away from home
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
• A basic understanding of environmental, agricultural and/or natural resource science. Education
may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the partners. Preference will be
given to candidates that possess a bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in wildlife management.
• Experience conducting upland habitat management, prescribed burning, operating tractors and
agricultural implements (disking, mowing, planting food plots, etc.), identification and control of
noxious weeds and other undesired vegetation
• Safe transportation/hauling of equipment
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with colleagues and partner agencies
• Ability to work independently with little supervision
• Knowledge of wildlife ecology, grassland management, and/or forest management including the
ability to utilize various habitat management equipment and tools in the development of wildlife
habitat
• 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
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• The following courses are preferred to have already been completed by applicant:
Course Title Course Number
Introduction to ICS I-100
Human Factors in Wildland Fire Service L-180
Firefighter Training S-130
Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior S-190
NIMS: An Introduction IS-700
• One year of experience conducting prescribed burns and/or timber stand improvement using
chainsaws or hack and squirt methods
• One year of experience applying herbicides to control undesirable species
• One year of experience operating tractors, discs, and planting equipment
Training and Experience Guideline: Any combination of training and/or experience that will enable
the applicant to possess the required knowledge, skills and abilities. One year of work experience in a
wildlife management or agricultural related job. Applicants who possess a Bachelor of Science Degree
in Wildlife Management or closely related natural resources field and/or related field experience is
preferred.
Online Application Only:
www.pheasantsforever.org/jobs
Questions:
Paul Miles, Habitat Specialist Crew Leader, pmiles@quailforever.org or
Dr. Jessica McGuire, Working Lands for Wildlife Bobwhite Coordinator,
jmcguire@quailforever.org