TX Coordinating Wildlife Biologist , II, or III at Pheasants Forever Snyder, TX

Position: TX Coordinating Wildlife Biologist I, II, or III at Pheasants Forever Snyder, TX

TX Coordinating Wildlife Biologist I, II, or III at Pheasants Forever. Snyder, TX.

Location

Snyder, TX

Final date to receive applications

Open until filled

Anticipated Start Date

Flexible

Starting Salary

$45, annually (commensurate with experience) + benefits, up to $200/month student loan reimbursement, and performance-based yearly increases.

Overview

The Coordinating Wildlife Biologist positions are primarily field-level roles and a member of the Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever (PF & QF) Conservation Delivery team. The selected applicant will provide biological/wildlife technical assistance for USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), PF & QF, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), and/or other local partners to ultimately benefit wildlife conservation and agriculture operations in the area.

The opportunity will include technical guidance, learning about a wide variety of topics, and focusing on grassland and upland wildlife and their habitats in the Southern Rolling Plains of the Texas Panhandle. The role will provide technical guidance to landowners, apply for programmatic funding opportunities, and engage in workshops, trainings, field days, and education/outreach events with landowners and partners.

Responsibilities Coordinating Wildlife Biologist I

• Become familiar with Conservation Programs and partner processes and procedures.
• Become familiar with coverage area including landscape, landowner culture, and partnerships.
• Conduct outreach to landowners on conservation programs with wildlife focus available in assigned counties including public outreach meetings, targeted mailers, newsletter articles, social media content, etc.
• Conduct natural resource surveys.
• Provide technical assistance and guidance (wildlife habitat focus) to landowners, government agencies, non-government organizations and others – training opportunities will be available through the NRCS, PF & QF, and other organizations.
• Develop conservation plans, complete job sheets, wildlife habitat evaluation guides, environmental evaluations, complete contracts, applications, and other required documentation for conservation programs offered through NRCS Conservation Programs, and other conservation programs.
• Communicate program requirements, complete site visits to determine eligibility, and develop plans and contracts for applicants enrolling in NRCS Conservation Programs, or other state and local conservation programs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Coordinating Wildlife Biologist II

• All duties of a Coordinating Wildlife Biologist I.
• Coordinate NRCS and other partners with the promotion and implementation of wildlife focused initiatives, targeted implementation for EQIP-WLFW, CRP SAFE, and other grassland-focused state level and partner’s programs (e.g., SGP-GRIP).
• Coordinate and foster relationships with conservation partners, local landowner coalitions, and local communities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Coordinating Wildlife Biologist III

• All duties of a Coordinating Wildlife Biologist II.
• Lead and coordinate natural resource surveys, monitoring projects, process development, etc.
• Coordinate and lead content-based outreach creation and delivery on social media, websites, blogs, magazines, and other avenues to increase storytelling.
• Coordinate the development and organization of habitat tours, demonstration area tours, landowner workshops.
• Become a team member mentor with additional leadership duties amongst the statewide team.
  • Represent PF & QF at relevant professional and partnership meetings.
  • Represent PF & QF on relevant partnership working groups and committees.
  • Review and compile work product reporting data as required for grant and agreement deliverables/outcomes.
  • Organize and/or host meetings with primary funding partners to ensure consistent exchange of information and accomplishments.

Education and Experience

• College degree in wildlife biology, natural resources, environmental science, or related field.
• At least 2-3 years practical experience providing private lands conservation technical assistance, landowner outreach, and/or leadership of upland habitat programs.
• Applied prescribed fire experience is encouraged.
• A Master of Science Degree, Wildlife Society Certification, or equivalent work experience is a bonus.
• USDA Conservation Planner Certifications is a bonus.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with landowners, coworkers, and partner agencies.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and with diverse clientele.
• Knowledge of wildlife ecology, prescribed fire, and grassland, wetland, and early succession habitat management including the ability to utilize various habitat management tools and practices in the development of management plans. Specific knowledge of grassland associated wildlife species’ habitat requirements is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of conservation and wildlife programs provided through the Farm Bill, as well as other federal, state, and local entities. In…