Deadline: Sun, 10/29/2023 - 12:00pm Employer: Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever Job Field: Wildlife Job Type: Full Time Location: Iowa Location Detail: Lake View Job Description: This position is part of a partnership between Pheasants Forever (PF) and Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The PF Wildlife Management Specialist is expected to assist the public with wildlife concerns and crop evaluations for wildlife damage in addition to performing a variety of maintenance and technical tasks at the wildlife management unit. The employee is expected to efficiently display a high level of initiative and commitment towards completing assignments. The employee in this position will work with other wildlife unit personnel and be under the general direction of the Natural Resource Biologists. The job duties of this position include general wildlife management activities on state-owned wildlife areas within the assigned unit counties. Overnight travel will occasionally be required on special projects outside of the assigned unit counties. Qualifications: · College graduate with a degree in wildlife biology, animal ecology, or another closely related natural resource field. · Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions. · Able to travel on overnight duties. · Work with minimal supervision; demonstrate responsible behavior and attention to detail. · Must have a valid motor vehicle operator’s license. · Able to work alone or as part of a team, with the public, in all conditions, on weekends, holidays, nights, and evenings as required. · Follow policy and cooperate with supervisors and co-workers. · Exhibit honesty and integrity. · Display a high level of initiative, effort and commitment towards completing assignments efficiently. Salary: $17.00/ hr How to Apply: Please combine your cover letter, resume and three references as one Word document or PDF file before uploading to our recruitment website at www.pheasantsforever.org/jobs. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must possess or be able to acquire a pesticide applicator’s license and S130-190 basic firefighter training certification, special requirements shall be met within 90 days of hire if not currently possessed. Successful applicant will also be encouraged to obtain a commercial driver’s license, Iowa DNR chainsaw safety certification, and first aid & bloodborne pathogen training. If you have additional questions, please contact Andy Kellner, Wildlife Biologist, at Andrew.kellner@dnr.iowa.gov or by phone at 515.975.8318.
