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Pheasants Forever, Inc., and Quail Forever•Conservation Non-profit

Habitat Specialist I

Conservation Technician

Location

Elko, Nevada, United States

Work type

Onsite

Employment

Full Time

Experience

0-1 years

Compensation

$40K - $50K per year

Posted

11h ago

Summary and responsibilities

Role overview

Summary

This position involves providing technical assistance for conservation planning and implementation of Farm Bill programs, focusing on wildlife habitat improvement. The specialist will collect resource data, maintain records, utilize IT systems, and conduct outreach to landowners and partners in Elko or Winnemucca, Nevada.

Overview: This position will be an employee of and supervised by Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever (PF & QF), with daily instruction, quality assurance, training, and workload prioritization provided by USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). There are two positions available with primary duty stations in Elko or Winnemucca, Nevada, with occasional service outside the primary work area. The position is responsible for gathering basic conservation planning inventory, data and surveys to assist an NRCS Field Office with development and implementation of conservation plans for Farm Bill programs and delivering the PF & QF mission.

Job Duties:

Provides technical assistance needed to apply conservation practices in the assigned field office as directed by the NRCS District Conservationist or lead planner. This includes follow-up on active conservation contracts.
Assists in the collection and analysis of resource data and information needed to develop conservation plans.
Maintains accurate records and documents accomplishments according to national, state, and field office policy.
Utilizes IT systems as needed for recording and documenting planning and installation of conservation plans and practices, reporting progress, recording time and managing e-mails.
Promotes and implements specific conservation programs to improve wildlife habitat and advance PF/QF mission and strategic priorities.
Accelerates conservation program enrollment and public awareness by conducting outreach such as workshops, field days, demonstration events, and habitat tours with NRCS and PF/QF as approved by the NRCS District Conservationist.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with landowners, partners, and agency staff.
Ability to work independently with little supervision and with diverse clientele.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills, time management, and attention to detail.

Desirable Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of wildlife and rangeland ecology, specifically in the Great Basin.
Specific knowledge of plant identification of native, non-native, and invasive grasses, forbs, trees, and shrubs, along with grassland/farmland associated wildlife species’ habitat requirements.
Knowledge of conservation and wildlife programs provided through the Farm Bill, as well as other federal, state, & local entities.
Knowledge of agricultural landscapes, common farming and land use practices, and basic agricultural economics.

Preferred Education and Experience: Any combination of training and/or experience that will enable the applicant to perform the duties of the job. Some educational background in Wildlife Management, Range Management, Agriculture or closely related natural resources field is desirable. Practical and/or professional experience in farming and agricultural disciplines is highly beneficial. The successful applicant must enjoy working with private landowners and producers to achieve their conservation objectives. Applicants with college degrees in Wildlife Management, Range Management, Environmental Science or closely related natural resources fields, may be eligible for other Pheasants Forever positions being offered in the same locations.

Updated 11h ago

Candidate fit

Skills and qualifications

Additional skills

Communication • 1+ yrs

Organizational Skills • 1+ yrs

Time Management • 1+ yrs

Attention to Detail • 1+ yrs

Wildlife and Rangeland Ecology • 1+ yrs

Plant Identification • 1+ yrs

Farm Bill Programs • 1+ yrs

Agricultural Practices • 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

$40K - $50K per year

VisibilityShared on listing

CurrencyUSD

PeriodYearly

Location, schedule, and role shape

Work setup

Work conditions

Primary locationElko, Nevada, United States

Work typeOnsite

Global hiringNo

Bandwidth profile

peopleMedium • 7/10

physicalMedium • 6/10

cognitiveMedium • 7/10

executionHigh • 8/10

creativityMedium • 5/10

uncertaintyMedium • 5/10

communicationHigh • 8/10

Context on the employer

Company snapshot

Company

Pheasants Forever, Inc., and Quail Forever

Team size

Growing team

Location

Elko, Nevada, United States

This position is an employee of Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever (PF & QF), with daily instruction and training provided by USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). The role focuses on gathering conservation planning data and assisting NRCS Field Offices with developing and implementing conservation plans for Farm Bill programs, while also advancing the PF & QF mission.

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