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NV Habitat Technician

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

Overview: These positions are partnership positions between Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever (PF&QF) and the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW). These are seasonal positions that will be employees of and supervised by PF&QF with daily instruction, quality assurance, training, and workload prioritization provided by NDOW. These positions will be stationed out of Winnemucca, NV with work occurring throughout northern Nevada. Main duties will include conducting wildlife guzzler maintenance and construction, with a focus on upland game water developments. These positions operate on a 4/10 schedule and will require frequent camping in remote locations. A NDOW vehicle, basic camping equipment, and lodging in Winnemucca will be provided.

Job Duties:

  • Inspect, maintain, repair, and construct water developments (guzzlers). 
  • Assist with volunteer water development projects, including providing instruction and guidance to volunteers.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

  • Valid drivers license and ability to navigate remote roads.
  • Ability to hike up to 10 miles a day with a 50 lb. pack.
  • General knowledge and experience with construction equipment, hand tools, and/or power tools.
  • Ability to perform remote field work in varying conditions.
  • Ability to load, secure, and tow loaded trailers with water development materials.

Education and Experience Preferred:  Any combination of training and/or experience that will enable the applicant to possess the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job duties. A degree or progress in coursework in Wildlife Management or closely related natural resources field is preferred.

Job Field:
Fisheries
Forestry
Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Water and Soil Resources
Wildlife
GIS/Technology
Community Forestry & Arboriculture
Other
Job Type:
Seasonal, Temporary, Internship
Location Detail:
Winnemucca, NV
Salary:
$19.00/hour + field stipend
Job Benefits:

How to apply:

ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Please include your cover letter, resume and 3 references at our direct posting link below

Contact:  Kaelie Peña, Nevada State Coordinator kpena@pheasantsforever.org or (775) 444-3089

Application Deadline:

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