Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever · 9 hours ago
LA RCPP Coordinating Wildlife Biologist I
Farmerville, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$47K/yr - $47K/yr
2+ years expPheasants Forever and Quail Forever is seeking a Coordinating Wildlife Biologist I to coordinate and implement habitat-related conservation programs in partnership with the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service. The role involves providing technical assistance, promoting conservation programs, and working with various agencies to enhance wildlife habitat on private lands.
Environmental EngineeringHuntingNon ProfitWildlife Conservation
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Accelerate enrollment in U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Bill conservation programs by coordinating workshops, field days, demonstrations, habitat tours, and other outreach events and activities
Serve as a wildlife technical advisor in designated USDA Service Centers and assist NRCS, LDWF, Farm Service Agency (FSA), and other conservation partners with delivering conservation programs to landowners
Coordinate the implementation and application of wildlife habitat programs within Focal Areas in cooperation with partner agencies
Complete conservation plans, Implementation Requirements (IR’s), Wildlife Habitat Evaluation Guides (WHEG’s) and other required documentation for conservation programs requiring wildlife biologist expertise in cooperation with the listed partners
Communicate program requirements, complete site visits to determine eligibility, and develop contract documents for applicants and participants of USDA Farm Bill and other local and state conservation programs
Assist Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LWDF) in wildlife monitoring, surveys, mark and recapture, and plant inventories on occasion
Provide on-site landowner technical assistance for conservation practice planning and implementation under Farm Bill program and non-program wildlife habitat and natural resource conservation projects
Serve as a wildlife technical advisor for local QF chapters, assisting with habitat education, outreach, and development of habitat projects
Accurately report delivery activities on a regular basis
Some overnight travel is required
Qualification
Required
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with landowners, agency partners, and teammates
Ability to work independently and with diverse clientele. Must be a motivated self-starter with strong interpersonal skills
Ability to work outside in uncomfortable temperatures while exposed to insects
Knowledge of and/or practical experience with silviculture and prescribed fire as it relates to timber management and production in the Southeastern US
Knowledge of wildlife ecology, forest 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
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational skills, with demonstrated ability to manage demanding workloads and meet deadlines
Proficiency with ArcGIS, GPS, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) is required
Valid driver's license required; some use of personal vehicle required (mileage reimbursement provided)
Must be able to obtain USDA Federal Security Clearance
Preferred
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, Forestry, Grazing or closely related natural resources field is required
2-3 years professional experience working with USDA Farm Bill programs
Experience with prescribed fire
The ideal candidate will exhibit a balance of technical knowledge and interpersonal skills required to implement voluntary conservation programs on private lands
Demonstrated interest, training, and experience in both forestry and wildlife is also ideal
Benefits
Health, vision, dental, pet, and more insurance coverage plans are available
401(k) Retirement plan with an employer match of up to 5%
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
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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