MN Farm Bill Wildlife Biologist I, II, or III
Location
Faribault, Minnesota, United States
Work type
Field
Employment
Full Time
Experience
0-1 years
Compensation
$45K - $52K per year
Posted
2h ago
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Summary
This role involves providing technical assistance and guidance to private landowners and government agencies, preparing conservation plans, and coordinating enrollment in federal Farm Bill programs. The biologist will also conduct outreach to accelerate conservation program enrollment and public awareness, supporting wildlife habitat enhancement.
Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever are seeking a Farm Bill Wildlife Biologist in Rice County, Minnesota, to support the organization's mission of enhancing wildlife habitat through conservation programs. This position will work in joint capacity with USDA-NRCS and other partners to promote, implement, and coordinate enrollment in conservation provisions of the Federal Farm Bill and related programs, helping strengthen working lands conservation across the region.
Responsibilities:
Provide technical assistance and guidance to private landowners, government agencies, non-government organizations, and other groups through federal Farm Bill programs.
Prepare conservation plans, implementation requirements, status reviews, wildlife habitat evaluation guides, activity reports, and other relevant work products and documents requiring biological expertise.
Communicate 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.
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.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in wildlife management or a closely related natural resources field
Preferred experience with Farm Bill programs, ArcPro, Prescribed Fire Training, wildlife ecology, and agricultural landscapes
Valid driver’s license required
Must be able to obtain USDA Federal Security Clearance
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with landowners and partner agency staff
Ability to work independently with little supervision and with diverse clientele
Strong organizational skills, time management, and attention to detail
Salary Range: $45,000 to $52,000 (commensurate with knowledge, skills, and experience) with annual performance-based raises and the following benefits:
Health, vision, dental 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.
Bereavement/Family/Sick Leave of 6 days (48 hours) per year.
13 paid holidays.
Updated 2h ago
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0-1 years
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Full Time
Contract duration
Permanent
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$45K - $52K per year
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Company
Pheasants Forever, Inc., and Quail Forever
Team size
Growing team
Location
Faribault, Minnesota, United States
Pheasants Forever, Inc is a non-profit organization dedicated to wildlife habitat conservation. We are a team, working to ensure that we build an environment that has a long-lasting positive impact on pheasants, quails, and other wildlife.
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MN Farm Bill Wildlife Biologist I, II, or III
Faribault, Minnesota, United States • Full Time