Wildlife Management Specialist; s – Pheasants Forever

Wildlife Management Specialist(s) – Pheasants Forever

This position is part of a partnership between Pheasants Forever and Iowa Department of Natural Resources. The primary responsibilities of the Wildlife Management Specialist at the Iowa DNR Prairie Resource Center are to assist the team with the production of local ecotype native grass and wildflower seed for Iowa’s public lands. The person in this position must possess strong organization and communication skills and be able to express ideas orally and in writing.

The candidate must possess plant identification skills and lead others in the propagation, maintenance, and harvest of prairie species. The person must be a leader capable of leading groups of volunteers and other employees. Candidates must possess the ability to operate independently with indirect supervision under general coordination and program guidelines.

These positions are part of a partnership between Pheasants Forever and Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Under the daily direction of Iowa DNR staff, the incumbent will conduct habitat management work on public wildlife areas. The PF Wildlife Management Specialist is expected to perform a variety of semi-skilled maintenance and technical tasks at a wildlife management unit. The employee is expected to display a high level of initiative and commitment towards completing assignments efficiently.

Employees in this position will work with other wildlife unit personnel and be under the general direction of the Wildlife Biologist. The job duties of this position include general wildlife management activities on State owned wildlife areas within the assigned unit counties. Overnight travel will occasionally be required on special projects outside of the assigned unit counties.

Work Locations:
1) Iowa DNR Maquoketa Wildlife Unit (Jackson County)
51576 Green Island Rd, Miles, IA 52064