Conservation Habitat Technician - Field & Data Specialist (NV)

Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever; Winnemucca (NV); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever in Nevada seeks a conservation planning assistant to support NRCS field offices with data collection, habitat assessments, and plan development. You will gather inventory, analyze resources, and maintain records to advance Farm Bill programs and PF/QF priorities.

Ideal candidates communicate clearly with landowners, work independently, and hold a relevant wildlife or range management background, with a valid driver’s license and ability to obtain USDA

Qualifications

• 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.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Must be able to obtain USDA Federal Security Clearance.
• Knowledge of wildlife and Great Basin ecology.
• Knowledge of Farm Bill programs and federal, state, & local conservation programs.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical assistance needed to apply conservation practices in the assigned field office as directed by the NRCS District Conservationist or lead planner.
• 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.

Skills

Communication

Independent work

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Driver's license

USDA security clearance

Education

Wildlife Management education

Job description

Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever in Nevada seeks a conservation planning assistant to support NRCS field offices with data collection, habitat assessments, and plan development. You will gather inventory, analyze resources, and maintain records to advance Farm Bill programs and PF/QF priorities.

Ideal candidates communicate clearly with landowners, work independently, and hold a relevant wildlife or range management background, with a valid driver’s license and ability to obtain USDA