Quail Habitat Specialist - Prescribed Fire (SC)

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

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.