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Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever · 22 hours ago

KS Farm Bill Wildlife Biologist I or II

St John, KS

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$0/yr - $45K/yr

Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever is seeking a Farm Bill Wildlife Biologist I or II to provide conservation technical assistance and program delivery to private landowners. The role involves working with USDA NRCS and other partners to implement conservation programs and promote habitat management efforts.

Environmental EngineeringHuntingNon ProfitWildlife Conservation

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

Responsibilities

Provide technical assistance (biology focus) and guidance to private landowners, government agencies, non-government organizations and other groups for USDA NRCS Conservation Programs. The positions will receive training on the USDA NRCS, PF & QF, KDWP, and other local and state programs

Coordinates the implementation and application of wildlife programs within target landscapes in cooperation with the local NRCS, Conservation District Managers, KDWP Biologists, PF & QF Biologists, and other state partners as appropriate

Completes contracts, applications, and other required documentation for the conservation programs requiring biological expertise in cooperation with the listed partners

Communicates program requirements, completes site visits to determine eligibility, and develops contracts/plans for applicants/participants for USDA-NRCS Conservation Programs and other local and state programs

Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Wildlife ecologyConservation programsArcGISAgricultural systemsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTeam collaborationIndependent workVerbal communicationWritten communication

Required

Bachelor of Science Degree in Wildlife Management or closely related natural resources field

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with landowners and partner agencies

Ability to work independently with little supervision and with diverse clientele

Knowledge of wildlife ecology, grassland, wetland, and early succession habitat management including the ability to utilize various habitat management tools in the development of management plans

Knowledge of conservation and wildlife habitat programs provided by federal (i.e., Farm Bill, US Fish and Wildlife Service), state, & local entities

Knowledge of how these programs are implemented in an agricultural landscape

Knowledge of or practical experience with agricultural systems and farming

Excellent verbal and written communication

Strong organizational skills

Proficiency with ArcGIS and Conservation Desktop

Valid driver's license required with an acceptable driving record and history

Must be able to obtain USDA Federal Security Clearance

Preferred

Proven experience working with USDA Farm Bill programs (CRP, CREP, ACEP, EQIP, and CSP)

Benefits

$200/month student loan reimbursement

Modest performance-based yearly increases

Company

Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever

Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever make up the nation's largest nonprofit organization dedicated to upland habitat conservation.

Founded in 1982

Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA

201-500 employees

https://pheasantsforever.org

Funding

Current Stage

Growth Stage

Total Funding

$74.15M

Key Investors

U.S. Department of AgricultureNFWF

2024-10-29Grant· $73.95M

2022-04-12Grant· $0.2M

Leadership Team

Marilyn Vetter

President and CEO

James Koerber

Chief Financial Officer

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