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Pheasants Forever, Inc., and Quail ForeverWildlife Conservation

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

Summary and responsibilities

Role overview

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

Candidate fit

Skills and qualifications

Additional skills

Wildlife management • 1+ yrs
Conservation planning • 1+ yrs
Farm Bill programs • 1+ yrs
ArcPro • 1+ yrs
Prescribed Fire Training • 1+ yrs
Wildlife ecology • 1+ yrs
Outreach • 1+ yrs
Organizational skills • 1+ yrs

Experience

0-1 years

Certifications

Valid driver’s license • Required
USDA Federal Security Clearance • Required

How this role is positioned

Role classification

Job domains

Operations

Industries

Wildlife & Conservation

Employment

Full Time

Contract duration

Permanent

Hiring type

Direct

Global hiring

Location specific

Offer details

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

$45K - $52K per year

VisibilityShared on listing
CurrencyUSD
PeriodYearly

Benefits and perks

Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance

Location, schedule, and role shape

Work setup

Work conditions

Primary locationFaribault, Minnesota, United States
Work typeField
Global hiringNo

Bandwidth profile

peopleHigh9/10
physicalMedium6/10
cognitiveHigh8/10
executionHigh8/10
creativityMedium6/10
uncertaintyMedium6/10
communicationHigh9/10

Context on the employer

Company snapshot

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 StatesFull Time