Wildlife Habitat Specialist

Kate on Conservation; Iowa, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Pheasants Forever is seeking a Wildlife Management Specialist at the Iowa DNR Rathbun Wildlife Unit in Lucas County. This entry‑level role provides foundational experience in habitat management, maintenance and wildlife surveys, with typical hours 7:30 a.m.

– 4:00 p.m., 40 hours per week, and a wage of $17.00 per hour. The job requires a wildlife biology degree, passion for conservation, ability to travel overnight, and pesticide applicator and basic firefighter certifications; overtime and

Qualifications

• Degree in wildlife biology, animal ecology, or related natural resource field.
• Passion for conservation and outdoor fieldwork.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with responsible behavior, attention to detail, and capability to work with minimal supervision.
• Display professionalism, integrity, and accountability, with strong initiative and commitment to completing assignments efficiently.
• Able to travel on overnight duties and work on weekends, holidays, nights, and evenings as required.
• Must have a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.
• Able to follow policy and cooperate with supervisors and co-workers.

Responsibilities

• Perform wildlife habitat management activities including wetland management, prairie management, native prairie seeding, food plot development, edge feathering, tree/brush removal, spraying, disking, mowing, etc.
• Prescribed fire implementation with fire-line construction, fire-line holding, and mop-up activities.
• Wildlife surveys and monitoring including waterfowl banding, deer spotlight routes, etc.
• General area maintenance involving mowing, sign posting, fence building/removal, tree/brush control, noxious weed control.
• Overnight travel for large-scale projects outside the unit counties.

Skills

Outdoor fieldwork

Teamwork

Professionalism

Initiative

Overnight travel

Valid driver's license

Policy compliance

Education

Degree in wildlife biology, animal ecology, or related natural resource field

Job description

Pheasants Forever is seeking a Wildlife Management Specialist at the Iowa DNR Rathbun Wildlife Unit in Lucas County. This entry‑level role provides foundational experience in habitat management, maintenance and wildlife surveys, with typical hours 7:30 a.m.

– 4:00 p.m., 40 hours per week, and a wage of $17.00 per hour. The job requires a wildlife biology degree, passion for conservation, ability to travel overnight, and pesticide applicator and basic firefighter certifications; overtime and