Habitat Specialist Internship

Forever, Inc; North Platte (NE); On-site; USD 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Pheasants Forever, Inc and its partner in Nebraska invite applicants for a field internship in the Loess Canyons near North Platte. You will remove scattered cedar trees using hand tools, while collaborating with wildlife biologists on active management projects.

Ideal candidates will have a wildlife management or related natural resources focus, strong communication with landowners, and the physical ability to operate tools and document daily field activities in varied weather.

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. 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.

Responsibilities

• Work in a joint capacity with Pheasants Forever, Inc. (PF), in the Loess Canyons of Nebraska removing scattered Eastern Red Cedar.
• Assist wildlife biologists with projects related to wildlife management.
• Collect research data concerning tree cutting.
• Follow detailed verbal and written instructions.

Skills

Landowner liaison

Independent worker

Weather resilience

Tool operation

Equipment maintenance

Record keeping

Education

Wildlife management degree

Tools

Chainsaws

Brush cutters

Loppers

Power tools

Job description

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.