Deadline: Tue, 04/30/2024 - 12:00pm Employer: Pheasants Forever AND Quail Forever Job Field: Wildlife Job Type: Full Time Location: Idaho Location Detail: Burley and Mountain Home, Idaho Job Description: hese positions are part of a collaborative effort among the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Inter Mountain West Joint Venture (IWJV), Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG), US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Idaho Office of Species Conservation (OSC) and Pheasants Forever to further the delivery of NRCS Working Lands for Wildlife (WLFW) Efforts such as the Sage Grouse Initiative. This position provides range /wildlife technical assistance for the Sage Grouse Initiative, Working Lands For Wildlife and associated Farm Bill conservation programs to agriculture producers and landowners. This position will be an employee of Pheasants Forever Inc. with daily instruction and leadership provided by the ID-NRCS Range Management Specialist and District Conservationist. The incumbent will serve as a Range and Wildlife Biologist providing biological/wildlife technical assistance for USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever Inc. (PF/QF), and other local partners. The successful applicant will deliver conservation programs like EQIP, CRP, CSP, and other Farm Bill programs to farmers, ranchers, and other landowners primarily to provide recommendations that benefit both wildlife conservation and agriculture operations. The position will be an employee of and be supervised by Pheasants Forever, Inc. with daily instruction and leadership provided by NRCS Conservation Team Lead. Qualifications: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with landowners and partner agencies. Ability to work independently with little supervision and with diverse clientele. Knowledge of wildlife ecology, wetland and grassland management including the ability to utilize various habitat management tools and techniques in the development of management plans. Knowledge of conservation and wildlife programs provided through USDA Conservation Programs, Idaho state agencies, and other conservation partners. In addition, knowledge of how these programs are implemented in an agricultural and range landscape is desired. 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, ARC Map, etc.). Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong organizational skills. 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: Up to $38,000-$45,000 + Benefits (see benefit summary on our Careers page at www.pheasantsforever.org/jobs ) and the option to participate in Pheasants Forever’s student loan repayment program. How to Apply: Please combine your cover letter, resume and 3 references as a single Word document or PDF file before clicking on the blue APPLY button at the bottom or upper right corner and uploading to the “Resume” area of your application. For a complete list of current job openings, visit our Recruitment website at www.pheasantsforever.org/jobs .
