Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever · 1 day ago
GA Habitat Specialist II- Albany
Albany, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$40K/yr - $42K/yr
1+ years expPheasants Forever and Quail Forever is seeking a GA Habitat Specialist II to join their team in Albany, GA. The role involves conducting habitat management work on private and public lands, focusing on practices such as prescribed fire and ecological restoration as part of the Bobwhite Quail Initiative.
Environmental EngineeringHuntingNon ProfitWildlife Conservation
Responsibilities
Implementing habitat management work on cooperating private landowners as well as public lands that includes but is not limited to herbicide application, prescribed burning, native grass/forb establishment, shrubby cover establishment, and timber stand improvement (hack and squirt or chainsaw method)
Participating in the construction, maintenance, and repair of equipment & implements used during your work
Serve as burn crew member on public and private lands and maintain qualification and participate in any additional training
Occasionally assist with northern bobwhite quail surveys and other scientific surveys, including but not limited to spring breeding bird surveys, fall covey counts, vegetation surveys, and management of automated recording units (ARU) on private and conservation lands
Assist crew lead to procure supplies and equipment following Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever best management practices and procurement policies
Assist with outreach and education efforts
Attending/Assisting with prescribed fire and other habitat management technique trainings
Perform other habitat management related duties as assigned
Job may require odd hours and travel/time away from home
Qualification
Required
A basic understanding of environmental, agricultural and/or natural resource science. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the partners. Preference will be given to candidates that possess a bachelor's degree with an emphasis in wildlife management
Demonstrated experience and knowledge of upland habitat management and restoration, prescribed fire, identification and control of invasive plant species, and use of tractors and related implements (disks, brush cutters, herbicide sprayers, seed drills, etc)
Knowledge of wildlife ecology, grassland management, and/or forest management including the ability to utilize various habitat management equipment and tools in the development of wildlife habitat
Safe transportation/hauling of equipment
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with colleagues and partner agencies
Ability to work independently with little supervision
Excellent verbal/written communication and organizational skills
Valid driver's license required and a clean driving record
Applicant may be required to obtain a CDL, private pesticide applicators license and prescribed fire training
Preferred
The following courses are preferred to have already been completed by applicant: Course Title Course Number Introduction to ICSI-100 Human Factors in Wildland Fire Service L-180 Firefighter Training S-130 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior S-190 NIMS: An Introduction IS-700
One year of experience conducting prescribed burns and/or timber stand improvement using chainsaws or hack and squirt methods
One year of experience applying herbicides to control undesirable species
One year of experience operating tractors, discs, and planting equipment
Benefits
Health, vision, dental and more insurance coverage plans available.
401(k) Retirement plan with an employer match of up to 5%.
Technology Stipend provided.
Student Loan Assistance program of up to $200/month for eligible employees.
Paid Time Off accrued at 15 days (120 hours) per year for new employees (increasing after 3 years).
Bereavement/Family/Sick Leave of 6 days (48 hours) per year.
13 Paid holidays.
An Employee Benefit Summary can be found on our Careers page.
Vehicles and equipment are provided to perform work related activities.
Company
Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever
Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever make up the nation's largest nonprofit organization dedicated to upland habitat conservation.
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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