Farm Bill Wildlife Biologist: Habitat & Landowner Support

Pheasants Forever; Illinois; Sur place; USD 41 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Pheasants Forever, based in Illinois, seeks a wildlife biologist to provide technical assistance and program support under Farm Bill conservation programs. You will partner with NRCS, IDNR, and local chapters to promote habitat improvements and enroll private lands in wildlife-friendly practices.

The role requires strong communication, field visits, and coordination across multiple agencies, with travel within the district.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Management or a closely related natural resources field.
• Proven experience working with USDA Farm Bill programs is preferred.
• Ability to work with private landowners and producers to achieve conservation objectives.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to travel within districts and work with partners.
• Must be able to obtain USDA Federal Security Clearance.

Responsabilités

• Provide technical assistance (wildlife habitat focus) and guidance to landowners, government agencies, and other groups primarily through Farm Bill programs.
• Communicate program requirements, complete site visits to determine eligibility, and develop contract documents for applicants and participants of Farm Bill conservation programs and other local and state programs.
• Review plans and specifications for feasibility under Farm Bill program contract rules.
• For CRP: evaluations, conservation planning for new/re-enrolled contracts, mid-contract management, and status reviews.
• Provide on-site landowner technical assistance for conservation practice implementation.
• Coordinate and conduct training sessions including workshops and tours for landowners and resource professionals.
• Work with local PF/QF chapters to assist habitat program education and outreach.

Connaissances

Communication

Independent work

Wildlife ecology

Prescribed fire

Farm Bill programs

Organization & time management

Team collaboration

Formation

Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Management or related natural resources

Outils

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

ArcGIS

Description du poste

Pheasants Forever, based in Illinois, seeks a wildlife biologist to provide technical assistance and program support under Farm Bill conservation programs. You will partner with NRCS, IDNR, and local chapters to promote habitat improvements and enroll private lands in wildlife-friendly practices.

The role requires strong communication, field visits, and coordination across multiple agencies, with travel within the district.