Remote Private Lands Biologist - Habitat & Regenerative Ag

Ducks Unlimited, Inc.; Springfield, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Ducks Unlimited, Inc. seeks one Private Lands Biologist for west-central Illinois with remote work flexibility. The role focuses on delivering conservation programs to private landowners, promoting pollinator habitat, regressive agricultural practices, and landscape resilience.

The position emphasizes collaboration with partners, travel across the region, and development of conservation plans to improve soil health and water quality. Requires a bachelor’s degree and field experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in wildlife management, biology, ecology, range management, agronomy, agriculture, natural resources, or a related field.
• Two+ years of conservation program delivery experience.
• Experience working directly with private landowners and agricultural producers.
• Knowledge of regenerative agriculture, soil health, wetlands, and conservation planning.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel frequently; valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one technical assistance to private landowners and agricultural producers.
• Promote and implement pollinator habitat, native grasslands, field borders, buffers, and other wildlife-friendly practices.
• Develop conservation plans to enhance habitat diversity while supporting agricultural productivity.
• Promote regenerative agriculture practices, soil health principles, and water quality improvement practices.
• Coordinate Farm Bill conservation programs (CRP, EQIP, CSP, ACEP) and other funding opportunities.
• Conduct site assessments, habitat evaluations, and conservation planning activities.
• Organize workshops, field days, landowner meetings, and outreach events.
• Coordinate with NRCS, IL Dept. of Agriculture, USDA partners, and local conservation organizations.
• Maintain project records, reporting requirements, and contract documentation.
• Participate in regional conservation planning efforts and Ducks Unlimited initiatives.

Skills

Conservation program delivery

Stakeholder communication

Field operations

GIS

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

GIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ducks Unlimited, Inc. seeks one Private Lands Biologist for west-central Illinois with remote work flexibility. The role focuses on delivering conservation programs to private landowners, promoting pollinator habitat, regressive agricultural practices, and landscape resilience.

The position emphasizes collaboration with partners, travel across the region, and development of conservation plans to improve soil health and water quality. Requires a bachelor’s degree and field experience.