PHEASANTS FOREVER AND QUAIL FOREVER
The Habitat Organization
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Farm Bill Wildlife Biologist I or II
1 Position
Redwood/Renville Counties, MN
Application Deadline: April 21, 2024
Job Overview
An individual in this position will work in a joint capacity with Pheasants Forever, Inc. (PF), USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs), the Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to promote, accelerate enrollment, coordinate, and implement the voluntary conservation provisions of the Federal Farm Bill and other related state, local and other voluntary conservation programs. Activities will include:
This position will split their time between Olivia and Redwood Falls, MN field offices. The individual is an employee of Pheasants Forever, Inc. and receives supervision from Pheasants Forever with daily instruction by the local USDA-NRCS and SWCD staff. The individual will serve in providing technical assistance of biological/wildlife aspects of all USDA NRCS Conservation Programs, BWSR, SWCD and PF voluntary programs to private landowners and participants.
Duties:
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Job Expectations:
Pheasants Forever will provide a mentor to help train the individual on program details and specifications, after which they will work independently in their designated work region. During field season, the individual will spend time in the field doing site visits on private property, evaluating habitat, making habitat recommendations, identifying plants, and meeting contractors on construction sites. Other time will be spent in the office doing data entry, writing conservation plans, creating maps, and collaborating with partner staff on current and future projects. During office time, there will also be numerous interactions with landowners via phone, email, and in-person, to give technical and program information. Outreach in the form of workshops, training events, letters, phone calls, and social media will be a year-round activity to keep the public informed on current programs offered by USDA and other agencies.
Hear From Other Farm Bill Biologists:
https://www.pheasantsforever.org/getdoc/9c1d6f7b-b5b4-4559-a93d-0e576d1c3b59/The-Next-20-Years.aspx
Preferred Education and Experience:
Any combination of training and/or experience that will enable the applicant to possess the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Either a Bachelor of Science Degree or technical degree in Wildlife Management, Natural Resources Management, Agriculture, Forestry or closely related natural resources field. Experience in agriculture or grassland management practices is preferred. To be eligible for Farm Bill Wildlife Biologist II, individual must have several years’ experience working with CRP and farm bill programs.
Where You Will Work and Live:
The scenic Minnesota River valley supports an abundance of public land and recreation opportunities. This location is a gateway for a candidate who wants to spend weekends hiking the scenic prairies of western Minnesota or drive to Minneapolis to take-in a sporting event. The beauty and wildlife of this landscape will be enhanced through the individual working with landowners to help them with wildlife related conservation practices.
Starting Salary: $38,000 to $49,000 commensurate with experience benefits (see benefits summary at www.pheasantsforever.org/jobs).
To Apply: Please combine your cover letter, resume and three (3) references as 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 your application. For a complete list of current job openings, visit our recruitment website at www.pheasantsforever.org/jobs. For information regarding the position contact Gemma Kleinschmidt, MN Area Wildlife Biologist, at (701) 215-8386
Pheasants Forever, Inc and Quail Forever is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with disability, or any other category that may be protected by law.
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