PHEASANTS FOREVER & QUAIL FOREVER The Habitat Organization JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT Farm Bill Wildlife Biologist South Dakota Application Deadline: September 30, 2014 3 Locations: Woonsocket, South Dakota Gettysburg or Onida, South Dakota Gregory or Winner, South Dakota Anticipated Start Date: November 3, 2014 Overview & Job Duties: Work in a joint capacity with Pheasants Forever, Inc. (PF), USDA Natural Resources Conservation Services (NRCS) and the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Department (SDGFP) to promote, accelerate enrollment, coordinate and implement the conservation provisions of the Federal Farm Bill and other related state, local and non-profit wildlife conservation programs. Activities will include program promotion, contract coordination, conservation planning, conservation plan modification, site assessment and reporting. Provide technical assistance for wildlife habitat enhancement techniques to private landowners and public organizations. Meet with local chapters of Pheasants Forever and other local partners to influence habitat management efforts and participate in statewide habitat meetings. Attend Farm Bill Biologist training and assist in coordinating technical assistance efforts. There are currently three openings with home NRCS field offices in 1) Woonsocket, 2) Gettysburg or Onida and 3) Gregory or Winner. Please rank the locations 1 through 3 in order of preference in your cover letter with 1 being your top priority. The Woonsocket position serves the counties of Beadle, Sanborn, and Jerauld. The second opening based in either Gettysburg or Onida will serve Sully, Potter and Walworth. The third opening based in either Winner or Gregory for the home office will serve Tripp, Gregory and Charles Mix counties. Please note the final home office location and exact county work areas will be decided by the Farm Bill Partnership and the top candidate for each location. The incumbents are employees of Pheasants Forever, Inc. and receive primary supervision from Pheasants Forever with daily instruction provided by the local USDA-NRCS staff. The incumbents serve as a USDA, NRCS Conservation Programs Biologist providing biological/wildlife aspects of all USDA, NRCS Conservation Programs, and SDGFP and PF programs to private landowners and participants. Duties: • 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 Conservation Programs, Pheasants Forever, SDGFP and other local and state programs. • Coordinate the implementation and application of biological sciences within the conservation programs in cooperation with the local NRCS, District Conservationist, SDGFP private lands biologist, PF Biologists, and others. • Complete contracts, applications and other required documentation for the conservation programs requiring biological expertise in cooperation with the listed partners and NRCS, District Conservationist. • Communicates program requirements, completes site visits to determine eligibility, and develops contracts/plans for applicants/participants for the USDA, NRCS Conservation Programs and other local and state programs. • Performs other related duties as assigned. Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities: • 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, wetland 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. In addition, knowledge of how these programs are implemented in an agricultural landscape is desired. • Excellent verbal and written communication. • Strong organizational skills. • Valid driver’s license required; some use of personal vehicle required (mileage reimbursement provided). • Able to obtain USDA Federal Security Clearance. Training and Experience Guideline: 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 or closely related natural resources field is required. Starting Salary: $31,000 – $33,000 + Health Benefits and Retirement Package To Apply: Visit our website at: pheasantsforever.org/jobs ONLY ON LINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Please include your cover letter, resume and 3 references as 1 word document or PDF file on the Recruitment website. Pheasants Forever is a an EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled
Posted on: Mon, 15 Sep 2014 21:58:01 +0000
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