Range & Wildlife Biologist I, II, or III
About The Position
Pheasants Forever is seeking to hire two Range and Wildlife Biologist positions, one in Elko, NV and one in Winnemucca, NV. These positions are established through a partnership between Pheasants Forever and the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS)- Nevada, and will be located in a USDA field office to provide conservation services for wildlife conservation in surrounding counties. The incumbent will provide conservation planning assistance for USDA NRCS, helping to deliver Farm Bill programs to farmers, ranchers, and other landowners with recommendations benefiting agriculture operations and wildlife conservation. The specific level (I, II, or III) will depend on the applicant's experience, skills, and abilities. The position is an employee of Pheasants Forever, Inc., with daily instruction and leadership provided by an NRCS District Conservationist.
Requirements
- 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 and range ecology, specifically in the Great Basin.
- Knowledge of conservation and wildlife programs provided through USDA Conservation Programs, Nevada state agencies, and other conservation partners. In addition, knowledge of how these programs are implemented in an agricultural and range landscape is desired.
- Knowledge of conservation and wildlife programs provided by Federal (i.e. Farm Bill, US Fish and Wildlife Service), State agencies and PF. In addition, knowledge of how these programs are implemented in an agricultural landscape is desired.
- Ability to apply and use GIS tools (i.e. GPS, ARC Map, etc.).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong organizational skills.
- Valid driver’s license required; work vehicle provided; some use of personal vehicle may be required (mileage reimbursement provided).
- Able to obtain USDA Federal Security Clearance and Conservation Planner certification.
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Wildlife Management, Range Management, Environmental Science or closely related natural resources field and/or related field experience.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with private land habitat planning is highly desirable.
- Two years of experience as a Range and Wildlife Bio/Farm Bill Bio II (to be eligible for a Range and Wildlife Bio III).
Responsibilities
- Assist in the collection and analysis of resource data and information needed to develop conservation plans.
- Maintain accurate records and documents accomplishments according to national, state, and field office policy.
- Utilize IT systems as needed for recording and documenting planning and installation of conservation plans and practices, reporting progress, recording time and managing e-mails.
- Promote and implement specific conservation programs to improve wildlife habitat and advance PF/QF mission and strategic priorities.
- Provide technical assistance and guidance to landowners, communicate program requirements, complete site visits to determine eligibility, and develop plans and contracts for applicants enrolling in NRCS Conservation Programs.
- Develop conservation plans, complete job sheets, wildlife habitat evaluation guides, environmental evaluations, complete contracts, applications, and other required documentation for conservation programs offered by NRCS.
- Coordinate the implementation and application of wildlife habitat within conservation programs in cooperation with NRCS District Conservationist, and others.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Independently conduct natural resource inventories and develop components of conservation plans (for Biologist III).
- Seek funding opportunities from new partners to leverage NRCS financial assistance programs (for Biologist III).
- Assist with content-based outreach creation to increase story telling about conservation in Nevada (for Biologist III).
- Coordinate with NRCS staff and other state/federal agencies or conservation groups on the development and organization of habitat tours, demonstration area tours, landowner workshops (for Biologist III).
Benefits
- Salary Range: Up to $40,000-$65,000 (based on experience & abilities)
- Benefits (see benefit summary on our Careers page at https://www.pheasantsforever.org/about-us/careers/)
- Work vehicle provided
- Mileage reimbursement provided
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
