Deadline: Mon, 11/13/2023 - 12:00pm Employer: Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever Job Field: Wildlife Job Type: Full Time Location: Iowa Location Detail: Chelsea Job Description: This position is part of a partnership between Pheasants Forever and Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Under the daily direction of Iowa DNR staff, the incumbent will conduct habitat management work on public wildlife areas. The PF Wildlife Management Specialist is expected to perform a variety of semi-skilled maintenance and technical tasks at a wildlife management unit. The employee is expected to display a high level of initiative and commitment towards completing assignments efficiently. The employee in this position will work with other wildlife unit personnel and be under the general direction of the Wildlife Biologist. 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. ● Exhibit honesty and integrity. Follow policy and cooperate with supervisors and co-workers. ● Display a high level of initiative, effort and commitment towards completing assignments efficiently. Salary: $17/hr Benefits: ● Work alongside permanent DNR staff to develop technical skills. ● Work outdoors. ● Great opportunity to expand your professional network and make lasting connections. ● High rate of recruitment from PF Wildlife Specialist positions to permanent positions within DNR, PF and other conservation entities. ● Get a preview of employment within two organizations simultaneously, with opportunities to attend annual staff meetings for both DNR and Pheasants Forever. ● Pheasants Forever offers a competitive benefits package. Employee Benefit Package information can be found here: Employee Benefit Summary pdf How to Apply: Please combine your cover letter, resume, and three references into one Word document or PDF file before uploading to the “Resume” area of your application on our recruitment website at www.pheasantsforever.org/jobs.
