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The Coordinating Wildlife Biologist positions are primarily field-level positions and a member of the Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever (PF & QF) Conservation Delivery team, also having the opportunity to be involved in PF & QF development and chapter roles in some circumstances. This position will be focused on grassland conservation in the Southern Rolling Plains of the Texas Panhandle.
Job Responsibility:
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
Provide technical guidance and learn about a wide variety of topics including soils, range plants, row-crop agriculture, livestock, and wildlife
Provide cooperators with technical guidance for their grassland and wildlife conservation goals and technical assistance on applying for programmatic funding opportunities
Be actively engaged in workshops, trainings, field days and other education and outreach events
Conduct outreach to landowners on conservation programs
Conduct natural resource surveys
Develop conservation plans, complete job sheets, wildlife habitat evaluation guides, environmental evaluations, complete contracts, applications, and other required documentation
Communicate program requirements, complete site visits to determine eligibility, and develop plans and contracts
Coordinate NRCS and other partners with the promotion and implementation of wildlife focused initiatives
Coordinate and foster relationships with conservation partners, local landowner coalitions, and local communities
Lead and coordinate natural resource surveys, monitoring projects, process development
Coordinate and lead content-based outreach creation and delivery
Coordinate the development and organization of habitat tours, demonstration area tours, landowner workshops
Become a team member mentor with additional leadership duties
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
Organize and/or host meetings with primary funding partners
Requirements:
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 providing leadership of upland habitat programs
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
Knowledge of conservation and wildlife programs provided through the Farm Bill, as well as other federal, state, and local entities
Knowledge of common local herbaceous plants and ability to identify them
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Effective planning and organizational skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
Valid driver’s license required
Must be able to obtain USDA Federal Security Clearance
Passion for Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever’s mission
Nice to have:
Applied prescribed fire experience
A Master of Science Degree, Wildlife Society Certification, or equivalent work experience
USDA Conservation Planner Certifications
Specific knowledge of grassland associated wildlife species’ habitat requirements
Knowledge of how these programs are implemented in an agricultural landscape
Knowledge of agricultural landscapes, common farming and land use practices, and basic agricultural economics
Proficiency with ArcPro and/or USDA Conservation Desktop
Demonstrated experience as a leader with strong initiative