Wildlife Management Specialist

Pheasants Forever, Inc., and Quail Forever; Russell (IA); On-site; USD 48,216,000 - 50,971,000; Full time

Job summary

Pheasants Forever, Inc., and Quail Forever near Russell, IA, seeks a Wildlife Management Specialist for the Rathbun Wildlife Unit. You will work with other wildlife unit personnel under the general direction of the Natural Resource Biologist, performing habitat management, maintenance and wildlife surveys.

The role requires initiative and reliability, with occasional overnight travel on special projects. Typical hours are 7:30 a.m.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintenance and technical tasks at the wildlife unit.
• Conduct wildlife surveys in assigned areas.
• Collaborate with wildlife unit personnel under the guidance of the Natural Resource Biologist.
• Occasional overnight travel on special projects.

Job description

Work Location

Iowa DNR Rathbun Wildlife Unit (Lucas County)28248 415th Street, Russell, IA 50238

Application deadline

October 21, 2026

Salary

$17.00 per hour

Typical Hours

7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. – 40 hours per week

Anticipated Start Date

2-4 weeks post successful job offer

End Date

One year from start date

Job Description

This role is designed to provide foundational experience in habitat management, maintenance and technical skills, and wildlife surveys. The PF Wildlife Management Specialist will work with other wildlife unit personnel and be under the general direction of the Natural Resource Biologist. This position will assist with performing a variety of maintenance and technical tasks at the wildlife management unit. The employee is expected to efficiently display a high level of initiative and commitment towards completing assignments. Overnight travel will occasionally be required on special projects outside of the assigned unit counties. Watch this video to se...