Deadline: Sun, 02/04/2024 - 12:00pm Employer: Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever Job Field: Wildlife Job Type: Full Time Location: Oregon Location Detail: Baker City and Ontario, Oregon Job Description: · Provide technical assistance (wildlife habitat focus) and guidance to landowners, government agencies, non-government organizations and others (training will be provided by the NRCS, PF/QF, and other organizations). · Coordinate the implementation and application of wildlife habitat within conservation programs in cooperation with NRCS District Conservationist, and others. · Develop conservation plans, complete job sheets, wildlife habitat evaluation guides, environmental evaluations, complete contracts, applications, and other required documentation for conservation programs offered through the NRCS Conservation Programs, and other conservation programs. · Communicate program requirements, complete site visits to determine eligibility, and develop plans and contracts for applicants enrolling in NRCS Conservation Programs or other state and local conservation programs. · Seek funding opportunities from new partners to leverage NRCS financial assistance programs. · Perform other related duties as assigned. Range and Wildlife Bio III Duties: · All duties of a Farm Bill Bio II · Independently conduct natural resource surveys · Independently develop components of conservation plans · Assists with content-based outreach creation and delivery on social media, websites, blogs, magazines, and other avenues to increase story telling about the SGI and other wildlife successes. · Coordinates the development and organization of habitat tours, demonstration area tours, landowner workshop 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, Oregon 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-$52,000 + Benefits (see benefit summary on our Careers page 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 . Al Eiden, West Region Director, aeiden@pheasantsforever.org or 602-513-6360.
