CRP & Wetland Habitat Conservation Specialist

Lewis and Clark Community College; Virginia (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Lewis & Clark Community College seeks a Land Conservation Specialist to deliver conservation planning and technical guidance for CRP and related programs across multiple counties in Illinois. You will collect data, draft plans, and help maintain wildlife habitat improvements while coordinating with NRCS staff and landowners.

The role involves field and office work from a home NRCS office, with occasional travel and reimbursement for miles driven.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required; strong interest in biology, botany, ecology, forestry and wildlife habitat management.
• Bachelor's degree in natural resources or related field preferred; agriculture background advantageous.
• Working knowledge of CRP and similar Farm Bill programs is beneficial.
• Experience with agricultural producers and private landowners is desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide conservation planning and technical guidance on CRP and WRE programs.
• Collect data and prepare conservation plans for CRP establishments.
• Develop wildlife and burn plans for CRP contracts and monitor WR/WRP activities.
• Engage landowners and partners to establish new CRP conservation agreements.
• Coordinate fieldwork across Pike, Scott, Morgan, Cass, Mason, and Fulton counties.

Skills

Biology knowledge

Wildlife habitat management

ArcGIS

Microsoft Office

Written and verbal skills

Team collaboration

Driver's license

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree in natural resources or related field

Tools

ArcGIS Suite

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Lewis & Clark Community College seeks a Land Conservation Specialist to deliver conservation planning and technical guidance for CRP and related programs across multiple counties in Illinois. You will collect data, draft plans, and help maintain wildlife habitat improvements while coordinating with NRCS staff and landowners.

The role involves field and office work from a home NRCS office, with occasional travel and reimbursement for miles driven.