Deadline: Sat, 11/11/2023 - 12:00pm Employer: Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever Job Field: Forestry Other Job Type: Full Time Location: Colorado Location Detail: Sterling Job Description: · Assist private landowners in developing and enhancing wildlife habitat on their lands for key species including but not limited to greater prairie chicken, pheasants, quail, mule deer and pollinators. Position is responsible for designing habitat projects, sourcing funding, and overseeing project implementation. · Utilize conservation programs funded by the federal Farm Bill to deliver and administer wildlife conservation projects including baseline habitat inventories, taking program applications, using project management software, ranking applications, managing active contracts, certifying work when completed and processing payments. Work closely with the NRCS, CPW, agricultural producers, and PF staff. · Assist CPW with delivery of the Pheasant Habitat Improvement Program (PHIP) including Corners for Conservation (C4C), and Walk-in Hunting Access, · Conduct education and outreach activities to landowners and other governmental agency staff on habitat conservation program benefits and funding opportunities. Provide environmental outreach to youth (school groups, FFA, etc.). Build and maintain strong relationships with local private landowners, non-government conservation organizations, Conservation Districts, and governmental agency staff. · Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: · Strong communication and teamwork skills and willingness to engage with others individually and in groups. · Ability to work independently with little supervision and with diverse clientele. · Knowledge of wildlife ecology, riparian and grassland management including the ability to utilize various habitat management tools and techniques in the development of habitat management plans. · Knowledge of conservation and wildlife programs provided by Federal (i.e., Farm Bill, US Fish and Wildlife Service, State agencies and PF). In addition, knowledge of how these programs are implemented in an agricultural landscape is desired. · Ability to apply and use GIS tools (i.e., GPS, mapping programs, etc.). · Knowledge of Public Land Surveying System (PLSS) and map reading. · Excellent verbal and written communication skills. · Strong organizational skills. · Ability to work in extreme weather conditions. · Valid driver’s license required; work vehicle provided; some use of personal vehicle required (mileage reimbursement provided). · Able to obtain USDA Federal Security Clearance. Salary: $40,000 annually + benefits How to Apply: Please combine your cover letter, resume and 3 references into one Word document or PDF file before uploading to the “Resume” section of your application on the Recruitment website at www.pheasantsforever.org/jobs .
