Private Lands Wildlife Habitat Specialist II

Pheasants Forever; Clarkston (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, dental insurance

401(k) with employer match

Student loan assistance

Paid time off 15 days per year

Bereavement/Family/Sick leave 6 days

13 paid holidays

Job summary

Pheasants Forever seeks a Private Lands Conservationist II in Clarkston, Washington to deliver wildlife habitat programs in partnership with NRCS and local partners. You will help enroll and implement Farm Bill conservation provisions on private lands.

The role involves providing technical wildlife habitat assistance, developing plans, and coordinating with landowners and agencies to apply programs like CRP, CSP, and EQIP, with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Wildlife Management or closely related natural resources field and/or related field experience.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with landowners and partner agencies.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision and with diverse clientele.
• Knowledge of wildlife ecology, wetland and grassland management including the ability to utilize various habitat management tools and techniques in the development of management plans.
• Knowledge of conservation and wildlife programs provided through USDA Conservation Programs, Washington state agencies, and other conservation partners. In addition, knowledge of how these programs are implemented in an agricultural and range landscape is desired.
• Knowledge of conservation and wildlife habitat restoration programs provided by Federal (i.e. Farm Bill, US Fish and Wildlife Service), State agencies, and PF. In addition, knowledge of how these programs are implemented in an agricultural landscape is desired.
• Ability to apply and use GIS tools and other technologies (i.e. GPS, ARC Map, Microsoft Office etc.).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Valid driver’s license required; work vehicle provided; some use of personal vehicle may be required (mileage reimbursement provided).
• Able to obtain USDA Federal Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical wildlife habitat assistance to landowners, government agencies, non-government organizations, and others (training will be provided by the NRCS, PF/QF, and other organizations).
• Coordinate the implementation and application of wildlife habitat within conservation programs in cooperation with NRCS District Conservationist, and others.
• Develop conservation plans, complete job sheets, wildlife habitat evaluation guides, environmental evaluations, complete contracts, applications and other required documentation for conservation programs offered through the NRCS Conservation Programs, and other conservation programs.
• Communicate program requirements, complete site visits to determine eligibility, and develop plans and contracts for applicants enrolling in NRCS Conservation Programs or other state and local conservation programs.
• Monitor wildlife habitats, complete status reviews, conduct site visits to determine establishment or stand health, determine management needs, and coordinate activities with landowners and program needs.
• Seek funding opportunities from other partners to leverage NRCS financial assistance programs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Independent worker

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Management

Tools

GIS tools

GPS

ARC Map

MS Office

Job description

Pheasants Forever seeks a Private Lands Conservationist II in Clarkston, Washington to deliver wildlife habitat programs in partnership with NRCS and local partners. You will help enroll and implement Farm Bill conservation provisions on private lands.

The role involves providing technical wildlife habitat assistance, developing plans, and coordinating with landowners and agencies to apply programs like CRP, CSP, and EQIP, with opportunities for professional growth.