Deadline: Fri, 04/05/2024 - 12:00pm Employer: Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever Job Field: Wildlife Job Type: Full Time Location: Idaho Location Detail: Malad or Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Job Description: Activities of the initial positions include but will not be limited to: Biological inventory and planning for wetland wildlife habitat conservation. Conservation plans and contracts for key practices such as Wetland Wildlife Habitat Management, Wetland Enhancement, and Wetland Restoration that improve flood-irrigation infrastructure to improve migratory bird habitat and achieve producer objectives. Collaborate with partners and interested producers to plan and implement other wetland, mesic, stream, and riparian habitat projects. Work with NRCS State Office easement division staff, conservation partners, and private landowners to enhance management of existing WRP and WRE parcels through science-based wetland management approaches that improve the habitat value on enrolled lands. This may include utilizing Conditional Use Authorizations (CUA) and/or updating Wetland Reserve Plan of Operations (WRPO). NEPA and ESA compliance support. Partner and public outreach. Easement Support: In collaboration with the with Idaho Coalition of Land Trusts, this position would support NRCS and partners in all aspects of strategically sustaining sagebrush, wet meadow, riparian, and mesic conservation on working lands through the use and management of ACEP conservation easements. Qualifications: Strong written and verbal communication skills Strong background in wildlife management and ecology Substantial computer and technology-based understanding Planning, budget management, program evaluation, and report writing A strong understanding of Farm Bill Programs (EQIP, CSP, ACEP, CRP) specifically as it relates to program implementation, standards and specifications and practice designs. Salary: Up to $47,500 Commensurate with experience + benefits (see benefit summary at top of page and also 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 into 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 you application. For a complete list of current job openings, visit our Recruitment website at www.pheasantsforever.org/jobs. Additional questions may be directed to Jacob Northuis Partner Biologist Manager at 616-635-1834.
