Habitat Specialist Internship

Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever; North Platte (NE); On-site; USD 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever in North Platte, Nebraska are offering a field internship to remove Eastern Red Cedar and assist in wildlife management projects in the Loess Canyons. You will work with landowners, agency staff, and conservation representatives, using hand tools and safety gear under crew leadership.

The role requires physical fitness for tool operation, independent work capability, and precise logging of daily activities.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work effectively with private landowners, governmental agency staff and conservation organization representatives.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Ability to work under adverse weather conditions.
• Must be in physical shape to operate hand tools, power tools, and specialized equipment such as chainsaws, loppers and brush cutters.
• Perform equipment and tool maintenance to ensure readiness and accountability of assigned gear.
• Complete daily work logs, time reports and treatment accomplishment records.
• Must be able to follow detailed verbal and written instructions.
• Valid driver’s license required with an acceptable driving record.
• Complete and comprehend all training as directed by supervisor(s).
• Abide by all company policies, rules and safety regulations as directed.
• Collect research data concerning tree cutting.

Responsibilities

• Work in a joint capacity with Pheasants Forever, Inc. (PF), in the Loess Canyons of Nebraska removing scattered Eastern Red Cedar.
• Collaborate with wildlife biologists on projects related to wildlife management.

Skills

Work with landowners

Independent work

Weather endurance

Operate hand tools

Equipment maintenance

Record keeping

Follow instructions

Valid driver’s license

Training completion

Safety compliance

Data collection

Education

Degree in wildlife management or related field

Job description

: September 8th

: October 13th through December 18th with flexibility

: $22 per hour. 32-40 hours per week.

Locations: North Platte, Nebraska

Application Deadline

September 8th

Anticipated Start and End Dates

October 13th through December 18th with flexibility

Salary Information

$22 per hour. 32-40 hours per week.

Duties

Work in a joint capacity with Pheasants Forever, Inc. (PF), in the Loess Canyons of Nebraska removing scattered Eastern Red Cedar. Activities may include hand cutting cedar trees with a variety of hand tools. Interns will work closely with multiple wildlife biologists assisting with various projects related to wildlife management.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to work effectively with private landowners, governmental agency staff and conservation organization representatives.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision
• Ability to work under adverse weather conditions
• Must be in physical shape to operate hand tools, power tools, and specialized equipment such as chainsaws, loppers and brush cutters. As assigned by crew leader.
• Perform equipment and tool maintenance to ensure readiness and accountability of assigned gear.
• Complete daily work logs, time reports and treatment accomplishment records.
• Must be able to follow detailed verbal and written instructions
• Valid driver’s license required with an acceptable driving record
• Complete and comprehend all training as directed by supervisor(s)
• Abide by all company policies, rules and safety regulations as directed
• Collect research data concerning tree cutting.

Training and Experience Guideline

Any combination of training and/or experience that will enable the applicant to possess the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Applicant must be interested or possess a degree in wildlife management or closely related natural resources field.

For more information about the position, contact: Andy Houser, Farm Bill Manager at [phone] or [e-mail]

Pheasants Forever, Inc and Quail Forever is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with disability, or any other category that may be protected by law.