Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever · 3 days ago
OR Watershed Resilience Project Coordinator
Lakeview, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$0/yr - $60K/yrPheasants Forever and Quail Forever is seeking a passionate and skilled Watershed Resilience Project Coordinator for an innovative conservation effort in Southeast Oregon. This role involves coordinating conservation efforts, building relationships with various stakeholders, and providing technical assistance for restoration projects aimed at enhancing resilient watersheds.
Environmental EngineeringHuntingNon ProfitWildlife Conservation
No H1B
Security Clearance Required
Responsibilities
Desire to learn and explore innovative and creative ways to support working landscapes
Coordinate conservation efforts to use Farm Bill, NFWF grant and other funding avenues to ensure “seamless” and integrated implementation across the landscape
Outreach, coordination and relationship-building with area ranchers, private landowners, local business-economic interests, non-governmental organizations, and local community groups (e.g., soil and water conservation districts, local area working groups, coordinated resource management groups, etc.). May include workshops, field tours, group presentations and conferences
Promote conservation programs and practices to stakeholder in increase the pace and scale of conservation delivery
Coordinate integration and application of biological sciences within the conservation programs in cooperation with the local partners
Coordination assistance with state and federal agencies and local governments
Communicate program requirements, complete site visits, and develop contracts/plans for projects and participants
Work with agencies and partners to develop, facilitate, and coordinate local contracts and agreements
Complete project management through data creation, gathering, tracking and dissemination through frequent updates and reporting
Facilitate information and awareness on conservation opportunities to partners
Communicate program requirements, complete site visits for wildlife field clearances (surveys, inventories, monitoring) on identified fuels projects
Provide landscape-level conservation planning, technical assistance and project prioritization support to the NRCS, FS, BLM and partners in out-year planning efforts
Serve on field level interdisciplinary teams
Work with various state and local agencies to coordinate success stories and leverage support for future years of partnership projects
Showcase information from past and current projects to the public (i.e. presentations showing pre and post data for vegetation and wildlife populations, kiosk displays, social media posts, etc.)
Perform other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor
Qualification
Required
Desire to learn and explore innovative and creative ways to support working landscapes
Coordinate conservation efforts to use Farm Bill, NFWF grant and other funding avenues to ensure 'seamless' and integrated implementation across the landscape
Outreach, coordination and relationship-building with area ranchers, private landowners, local business-economic interests, non-governmental organizations, and local community groups (e.g., soil and water conservation districts, local area working groups, coordinated resource management groups, etc.). May include workshops, field tours, group presentations and conferences
Promote conservation programs and practices to stakeholder in increase the pace and scale of conservation delivery
Coordinate integration and application of biological sciences within the conservation programs in cooperation with the local partners
Coordination assistance with state and federal agencies and local governments
Communicate program requirements, complete site visits, and develop contracts/plans for projects and participants
Work with agencies and partners to develop, facilitate, and coordinate local contracts and agreements
Complete project management through data creation, gathering, tracking and dissemination through frequent updates and reporting
Facilitate information and awareness on conservation opportunities to partners
Communicate program requirements, complete site visits for wildlife field clearances (surveys, inventories, monitoring) on identified fuels projects
Provide landscape-level conservation planning, technical assistance and project prioritization support to the NRCS, FS, BLM and partners in out-year planning efforts
Serve on field level interdisciplinary teams
Work with various state and local agencies to coordinate success stories and leverage support for future years of partnership projects
Showcase information from past and current projects to the public (i.e. presentations showing pre and post data for vegetation and wildlife populations, kiosk displays, social media posts, etc.)
Perform other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor
Preferred
A general qualification guideline for this position is a Bachelor of Science Degree in Rangeland Science, Wildlife Biology/Management, Forest Ecology, Agriculture, Social dynamics or Restoration Ecology from an accredited university. Experience or knowledge of collaborative conservation and management and/or integrated wildlife management is preferred
Understanding of habitat management at various scales
An ability to learn and adapt to new ideas, technologies, and local cultural values
Experience in knowledge and principles of project management, concepts of project constraints, and ability to manage and apply those principles
Ability to work independently with little supervision and with diverse clientele
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with landowners and partner agencies
Knowledge of wildlife ecology and habitat management objectives
Excellent verbal/written communication, coordination and organizational skills
Valid driver's license and skillset to drive at high elevation, and often remote locations, on a regular basis and occasionally during inclement weather
Knowledge of computer skills is required, and applicant should be familiar with ARC GIS, Word and Excel
Physical ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time over rough terrain; lift and move material weighing up to 50 pounds; work in all types of weather conditions
Basic understanding/knowledge of the BLM agency, policy, planning, clearances, regulations, etc. is preferred
Able to obtain BLM Security Clearance
Benefits
Health Benefits
Retirement Package
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
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$74.15MKey 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
Recent News
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