Field-Based Grassland Conservation Specialist

Pheasants Forever; Wallace Township (KS); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student loan reimbursement

Benefits

Job summary

Pheasants Forever seeks a KB Farm Bill Biologist to deliver Great Plains Grassland Initiative support and conservation outreach across Kansas. The role partners with NRCS to promote, enroll, and implement Farm Bill programs on private lands.

The position emphasizes field work, contract coordination, and writing conservation plans, with a focus on landscape-scale habitat management and collaboration with PF & QF chapters and local agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Rangeland Science, Wildlife Management, or related field.
• Experience with USDA Farm Bill programs preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Communicate GPGI program requirements and enroll landowners.
• Provide range conservation guidance to private landowners and NRCS.
• Coordinate with PF & QF staff, NRCS, and contractors to oversee projects.
• Complete contracts, applications and documentation for conservation programs.
• Support grassland conservation opportunities with partners.

Skills

Clear communication

Independent work

Wildlife ecology knowledge

Grassland management

Landowner engagement

Education

Bachelor of Science in Rangeland/Wildlife

Tools

ArcGIS

Conservation Desktop

Job description

Pheasants Forever seeks a KB Farm Bill Biologist to deliver Great Plains Grassland Initiative support and conservation outreach across Kansas. The role partners with NRCS to promote, enroll, and implement Farm Bill programs on private lands.

The position emphasizes field work, contract coordination, and writing conservation plans, with a focus on landscape-scale habitat management and collaboration with PF & QF chapters and local agencies.