Coordinating Wildlife Biologist

Job Duties

• Accelerate enrollment in U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Bill conservation programs by coordinating workshops, field days, demonstrations, habitat tours, and other outreach events and activities
• Serve as a wildlife technical advisor in designated USDA Service Centers and assist NRCS, LDWF, FSA, and other conservation partners with delivering conservation programs to landowners
• Coordinate the implementation and application of wildlife habitat programs within Focal Areas in cooperation with partner agencies
• Complete conservation plans, Implementation Requirements (IR’s), Wildlife Habitat Evaluation Guides (WHEG’s) and other required documentation for conservation programs requiring wildlife biologist expertise in cooperation with the listed partners
• Communicate program requirements, complete site visits to determine eligibility, and develop contract documents for applicants and participants of USDA Farm Bill and other local and state conservation programs
• Aid Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LWDF) in wildlife monitoring, surveys, mark and recapture, and plant inventories on occasion. Provide on-site landowner technical assistance for conservation practice planning and implementation under Farm Bill program and non-program wildlife habitat and natural resource conservation projects
• Serve as a wildlife technical advisor for local QF chapters, assisting with habitat education, outreach, and development of habitat projects
• Accurately report delivery activities on a regular basis

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with landowners, agency partners, and teammates
• Ability to work independently with diverse clientele
• Must be a motivated self-starter with strong interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of and/or practical experience with silviculture and prescribed fire as it relates to timber management and production in the Southeastern US
• Knowledge of wildlife ecology, forest and grassland management including the ability to utilize various habitat management tools in the development of management plans
• Knowledge of conservation and wildlife programs provided by federal (i.e., Farm Bill, US Fish and Wildlife Service), state, & local entities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills, with demonstrated ability to manage demanding workloads and meet deadlines
• Proficiency with ArcGIS, GPS, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) is required
• Valid driver’s license required; some use of personal vehicle required (mileage reimbursement provided)
• Must be able to obtain USDA Federal Security Clearance

Education and Experience

• Any combination of training and/or experience that will enable the applicant to possess the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
• A Bachelor of Science Degree in Wildlife Management, Forestry, Grazing or closely related natural resources field is required
• 2-3 years professional experience working with USDA Farm Bill programs
• Experience with prescribed fire

Salary Range

• $47,000 base salary (commensurate with experience)
• Annual performance-based raises
• Plus benefits including:
• Health, vision, dental, pet, and more insurance coverage plans are available
• 401(k) Retirement plan with an employer match of up to 5%
• Student Loan Assistance program of up to $200/month for eligible employees
• Paid Time Off accrued at 15 days (120 hours) per year for new employees (increasing after 3 years)
• Bereavement/Family/Sick Leave of 6 days (48 hours) per year
• 13 Paid holidays

To Apply

Please combine your cover letter, resume, and 3 references into a SINGLE PDF file on the Recruitment website. www.quailforever.org/jobs

Contact

If you have further questions about Quail Forever in Louisiana, the application process, or this position, please contact Louisiana State Coordinator Jackson Martini via email at jmartini@quailforever.org

Pheasants Forever is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), national origin or ancestry, age, disability status, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.