Habitat Specialist

Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever seeks a Habitat Specialist to conduct prescribed fire and habitat management on cooperating private lands and designated public lands within South Carolina. The role supports the state's quail management program under the SC Prescribed Fire Coordinator, with daily leadership from QF staff.

Hires are full-time, permanent employees of Quail Forever, based in the Columbia, SC area, funded through Sept 30, 2027, with continuation dependent on program needs.

Qualifications

• Experience with habitat management and fire regimes preferred.
• Ability to work with private landowners and diverse agencies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct prescribed fire and habitat management on cooperating private lands and designated public lands within SC.
• Support Quail Forever SC prescribed fire program under the SC Prescribed Fire Coordinator.
• Operate under daily leadership from QF staff and collaborate with partner agencies.

Job description

Habitat Specialist

Location: Columbia, South Carolina

Application Deadline: Open Continuous until Filled

Anticipated State Date: July 2026

Overview

This position is part of a partnership between Pheasants and Quail Forever (QF), The Longleaf Alliance, South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR), and The Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) and several other agencies. Under the direction of the Quail Forever SC Prescribed Fire Coordinator, incumbents will conduct prescribed fire and habitat management work on cooperating private land as well as targeted public lands within designated priority geographies within South Carolina as part of the state’s Quail management program. These positions are full-time, permanent employees of Quail Forever and will receive daily leadership from QF staff. This position will be in the Columbia, SC area. This position is currently funded through Sept 30, 2027. The continuation of the position is dependent on the a...