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$52k-66k (estimate)
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Pheasants Forever is Hiring an IN Farm Bill Wildlife Biologist I or II - Plymouth Near Plymouth, IN
PHEASANTS FOREVER AND QUAIL FOREVER The Habitat Organization JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT Farm Bill Wildlife Biologist I or II Location: USDA-NRCS office in Plymouth, Indiana
Application Deadline: Open until filled – applications reviewed on a rolling basis
Anticipated Start Date: July 15, 2024
Overview: This position will be employee of and supervised by Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever (PF & QF), with daily instruction, quality assurance, training, and workload prioritization provided by USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), and the PF & QF Senior Farm Bill Biologist. This vacancy will be located within Northwest Indiana with a duty station in Plymouth. Occasional service outside the primary work area may be required to address annual workload variance and assist teammates and partners. Each biologist will work in joint capacity with USDA-NRCS and other partners to promote, accelerate enrollment in, coordinate and implement the conservation provisions of the Federal Farm Bill and other related conservation programs with an emphasis on soil, water, and wildlife resources in agricultural landscapes. Primary workload will focus on the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), including the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) and State Acres for Wildlife Enhancement (SAFE), plus other relevant Farm Bill programs such as Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP) and Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP).
Job Duties
Salary Range : $40,000 to $49,000 (commensurate with experience) with annual performance-based raises, plus benefits (see our benefits summary at www.pheasantsforever.org/jobs )
To Apply: Please include your cover letter, resume, and 3 references as a single Word document or PDF file before clicking the blue 'Apply' button and then uploading to the Resume area of your application on our recruitment website at www.pheasantsforever.org/jobs . Only online applications will be accepted.*
Contact : John Kinney, Indiana State Coordinator, at (812) 545-7124, or Jacob Frame, Senior Farm Bill Biologist, at (574) 276-2034.
Pheasants Forever, Inc 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.
Application Deadline: Open until filled – applications reviewed on a rolling basis
Anticipated Start Date: July 15, 2024
Overview: This position will be employee of and supervised by Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever (PF & QF), with daily instruction, quality assurance, training, and workload prioritization provided by USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), and the PF & QF Senior Farm Bill Biologist. This vacancy will be located within Northwest Indiana with a duty station in Plymouth. Occasional service outside the primary work area may be required to address annual workload variance and assist teammates and partners. Each biologist will work in joint capacity with USDA-NRCS and other partners to promote, accelerate enrollment in, coordinate and implement the conservation provisions of the Federal Farm Bill and other related conservation programs with an emphasis on soil, water, and wildlife resources in agricultural landscapes. Primary workload will focus on the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), including the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) and State Acres for Wildlife Enhancement (SAFE), plus other relevant Farm Bill programs such as Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP) and Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP).
Job Duties
- Provide technical assistance (wildlife habitat focus) and guidance to private landowners, government agencies, non-government organizations and other groups primarily through federal Farm Bill programs. Training provided jointly by NRCS, DFW, and PF & QF.
- Prepare conservation plans, conservation plan modifications, job sheets/implementation requirements, prescribed burn plans, status reviews, wildlife habitat evaluation guides (WHEG), activity reports, contract documents, and other relevant work products and documents requiring biological expertise.
- Communicate technical and program requirements and conduct contract coordination, site assessments, eligibility determinations, and training sessions for landowners and resource professionals.
- Accelerate conservation program enrollment and public awareness by conducting outreach such as workshops, field days, demonstration events, and habitat tours.
- Meet with local PF & QF chapters and other local partners to coordinate and support habitat management efforts and participate in local and statewide habitat meetings and trainings.
- Meet regularly with PF & QF, NRCS and DFW staff to coordinate technical assistance efforts and for resource training.
- Promote and implement specific conservation programs to improve wildlife habitat and public access.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with landowners and partner agency staff.
- Ability to work independently with little supervision and with diverse clientele.
- Knowledge of wildlife ecology, grassland, wetland and early succession habitat establishment and management, including the ability to utilize various habitat management tools in the development of management plans.
- Specific knowledge of grassland/farmland associated wildlife species’ habitat requirements is desirable along with plant identification of native, non-native, and invasive grasses, forbs, trees, and shrubs.
- Knowledge of conservation and wildlife programs provided through the Farm Bill, as well as other federal, state, & local entities.
- Knowledge of agricultural landscapes, common farming and land use practices, and basic agricultural economics is desirable.
- Prescribed fire training is preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills, time management, and attention to detail.
- Proficiency with ArcGIS is required.
- Valid driver’s license required; use of personal vehicle required with a mileage reimbursement provided. Current rate is $.67 per mile with periodic adjustments relative to the IRS rate. Expect to drive 6,000 to 10,000 miles annually.
- Must be able to obtain USDA Federal Security Clearance.
Salary Range : $40,000 to $49,000 (commensurate with experience) with annual performance-based raises, plus benefits (see our benefits summary at www.pheasantsforever.org/jobs )
To Apply: Please include your cover letter, resume, and 3 references as a single Word document or PDF file before clicking the blue 'Apply' button and then uploading to the Resume area of your application on our recruitment website at www.pheasantsforever.org/jobs . Only online applications will be accepted.*
Contact : John Kinney, Indiana State Coordinator, at (812) 545-7124, or Jacob Frame, Senior Farm Bill Biologist, at (574) 276-2034.
Pheasants Forever, Inc 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.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Retail
SALARY
$52k-66k (estimate)
POST DATE
05/23/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
07/17/2024
HEADQUARTERS
LEWISTOWN, PA
SIZE
200 - 500
FOUNDED
1982
REVENUE
<$5M
INDUSTRY
Retail
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