TX Coordinating Wildlife Biologist , II, or III Clarendon, TX

Coordinating Wildlife Biologist I, II, or III

Location: USDA Service Center - Clarendon, TX

Final date to receive applications: Open until filled

Anticipated

Start Date:

Flexible

Starting Salary Information: $45,000 to 60,000 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 positions and a member of the PF & QF Conservation Delivery team, with the opportunity to be involved in PF & QF development and chapter roles in some circumstances. The selected applicant will provide biological/wildlife technical assistance for NRCS, PF & QF, TPWD, and/or other local partners to benefit wildlife conservation and agriculture operations in the area.

The role will offer opportunities to gain knowledge across soils, range plants, row-crop agriculture, livestock, and wildlife, with a focus on benefit ting grassland/upland wildlife and their habitats. This position focuses on grassland conservation in the Rolling Plains of the Texas Panhandle, providing cooperators with technical guidance for grassland and wildlife conservation goals (especially upland birds) and assistance on applying for program funding (e.g., Farm Bill programs, Grassland Restoration Incentive Programs) and other local initiatives.

The role includes active engagement in workshops, trainings, field days, and other education/outreach events with landowners and partners, with expectations to form and maintain professional relationships.

Responsibilities:

Coordinating Wildlife Biologist I:

• Become familiar with Conservation Programs and partner processes and procedures.
• Become familiar with the coverage area including landscape, landowner culture, and partnerships.
• Conduct outreach to landowners on conservation programs with wildlife focus 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, NGOs and others; training opportunities available through NRCS, PF & QF, and other organizations.
• Develop conservation plans, complete job sheets, wildlife habitat evaluation guides, environmental evaluations, contracts, applications, and other required documentation for 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 or other 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/implementation of wildlife-focused initiatives and targeted implementation for EQIP-WLFW, CRP SAFE, and other grassland-focused programs.
• 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, and process development.
• Coordinate and lead content-based outreach creation and delivery on social media, websites, blogs, magazines, and other channels to increase storytelling.
  • Coordinate the development and organization of habitat tours, demonstration area tours, and landowner workshops.
  • Become a team member mentor with additional leadership duties across 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 for grant/agreement deliverables/outcomes.
  • Organize and/or host meetings with primary funding partners to ensure consistent information exchange.

Education and/or experience for Coordinating Wildlife Biologist I, II, or III:

• College degree in wildlife biology, natural resources, environmental science, or related field AND
• At least 2-3 years practical…