SD Habitat Specialist - Easements

Minimum Qualifications: PF is looking for a motivated individual with the ability to work long hours in the field during peak seasons of the year. Practical experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment including: tractors, grass drills, mowers, ATVs, truck, and gooseneck trailer is very important.  Experience with practical knowledge establishing diverse native grasslands, including maintenance, and management of grasslands. 

Knowledge, experience, and training in prescribed burning is very important.  2 years of farm equipment operation is required.  Applicants must have a basic knowledge of Federal Farm Programs that directly relate to habitat building.  Applicant must be an innovative and resourceful self-starter with excellent communication skills and be able to work with minimal supervision.  Must have or ability to acquire CDL Operators License and pass DOT requirements. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Fisheries, Forestry or Wildlife Management, Biological Sciences, Agriculture or applicable field of study would be helpful but is not required.  Practical field experience is important.  This is a demanding but rewarding job, the right individual can gain incredible experience working with landowners, agencies, and volunteers building conservation projects and wildlife habitat.

Core Competencies and Special Ability Requirements:  We expect the person in this position to accept varied and changing responsibilities in the job, develop and sustain cooperative working relationships with partner agencies and the public, effectively communicate both orally and in writing, develop solutions to solve problems, employ computer technology to enhance work quality, understand needs of customers, and to work evenings, Saturdays and Sundays when required.