Field Habitat Specialist I — Conservation Technician

Conservation Maven; Winnemucca, Northern (NV, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever in Nevada seek a Habitat Specialist I (Conservation Technician) to support NRCS alongside PF/QF staff. Primary duties include collecting habitat data, assisting in conservation plan development, and promoting PF/QF programs with landowners.

Two positions are available in Elko and Winnemucca, with a salary range of $40,000–$50,000 and benefits. Start date anticipated November/December 2026.

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.

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

Organizational skills

Driver's license

Wildlife knowledge

Rangeland ecology knowledge

Education

Wildlife Management background

Range Management background

Job description

Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever in Nevada seek a Habitat Specialist I (Conservation Technician) to support NRCS alongside PF/QF staff. Primary duties include collecting habitat data, assisting in conservation plan development, and promoting PF/QF programs with landowners.

Two positions are available in Elko and Winnemucca, with a salary range of $40,000–$50,000 and benefits. Start date anticipated November/December 2026.