Employer A partnership between Quail Forever (QF) and Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency Job Description, Responsibilities and Required Qualifications or Skills Duties: Led by a crew leader, the five-person team will work with partners to conduct habitat management practices with a focus on early-succession management and ecological restoration. The Priority work area will be on private and public lands on the Cumberland Plateau, but work may be conducted statewide. Major responsibilities include:Implement habitat management work on private lands as well as public lands that include but are not limited to edge feathering, herbicide application, burn line construction and prescribed burning, invasive species control, native grass/forb establishment, tree and shrub planting, and forest stand improvement.Assist crew lead to procure supplies and equipment.Provide habitat management technical assistance and information to landowners.Assist with grant reporting duties to ensure habitat management activities are accurately reported and entered in a timely manner.Assist with outreach and education efforts.Participate in scientific field studies and surveys.Perform other habitat management related duties as assigned.Jobs may require odd hours and travel/time away from home. Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:A solid understanding of environmental, ecological, and/or natural resource science. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the partners. Preference will be given to candidates that possess a bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in ecology, forestry, wildlife management, or a related natural resources degree.Demonstrated experience and knowledge of upland habitat management and restoration, identification and control of invasive plant species, and use of tractors and related implements (disks, roto-tiller, herbicide sprayers, seed drills, etc).Experience with conducting and implementing prescribed fire in both woodlands and grassland settings.Experience handling and using chainsaws and/or S-212 (Wildland Fire Chainsaws) preferredAbility to communicate clearly and effectively with colleagues and partner agencies.Ability to work in a team setting and independently with little supervision.Knowledge of wildlife ecology, grassland management, forest management, and ability to identify southeastern plants and trees.Excellent verbal/written communication and organizational skills.Valid driver’s license required.Safe transportation/hauling of equipment.Applicant may be required to obtain a CDL, private pesticide applicators certification, and will be required to obtain the TN Certified Prescribed Burn Manager Certification.Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Have completed or be willing to complete the following NWCG Courses:Introduction to ICS (I-100)Human Factors in Wildland Fire Service (L-180)Firefighter Training (S-130)Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior (S-190)NIMS: An Introduction (IS-700)Wildland Fire Chainsaws (S-212)Job-related experience using mechanical or chemical methods for controlling invasive species.Job-related experience using chainsaws and hack-and-squirt methods to complete forest stand improvement practices.Job-related experience operating and maintaining tractors, disks, and planting equipment.Training and Experience Guideline: Any combination of training and/or experience that will enable the applicant to possess the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. More than one year of work experience in a wildlife, forestry, or agricultural related job. Applicants who possess a Bachelor of Science Degree in Wildlife Management or closely related natural resources field and/or related field experience is preferred. Job Field: Wildlife Job Type: Full Time Location Detail: Crossville, TN Salary: Starting at $42,000 plus full benefits Job Benefits: To Apply: Please combine your cover letter, resume and 3 references into 1 Word document or PDF file before uploading to the Resume area of your application on our Recruitment website: www.pheasantsforever.org/jobsIf you have questions about the position, contact: David Lowman at David.Lowman@tn.gov or 615-418-3962 Application Deadline: Wed, 07/09/2025 - 12:00pm Link to Full Job Posting: https://pheasantsforever.applytojob.com/apply/OGjqr3UyEm/TN-Habitat-Specialist-…
