Illinois Habitat Restoration Manager

• Assist PFQF State Coordinator by providing direct oversight, leadership, and guidance to the Illinois PFQF Habitat Specialists, ensuring effective habitat management efforts within their areas of responsibility
• Work with IDOT regularly to accomplish partnership goals
• Coordinate and host state-wide annual training efforts for PFQF and IDOT Staff
• Hold annual meetings to develop annual work plans, set goals, and conduct performance reviews
• Ensure habitat specialist crews are reporting their work products in CRM in a timely manner for PF/QF and IDOT reporting timelines
• Monitor the progress of the PF/QF habitat specialist teams in the delivery of strategic conservation initiatives, keeping partners aware of timelines and milestones, prepare quarterly written progress reports and a full year summary report to share with partners
• Work with the Illinois leadership team to process reporting data, compile reports on grant progress, and assist with telling our story on various Illinois media platforms

• Excellent leadership capabilities with supervision experience a must
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with strong organizational skills
• Must be team-oriented and goal-driven
• Must be comfortable with public speaking and have excellent interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to provide exceptional customer service
• Must be able to work effectively with governmental agency staff and conservation organization representatives
• Extensive knowledge of habitat management techniques and the restoration and management of our state's grasslands, forestlands, and wetlands
• Sound working knowledge of wildlife ecology and habitat management, including the ability to use various habitat management tools, such as prescribed fire, in the development and implementation of a management plan
• Minimum Prescribed Fire Qualifications: S130, S190, IS-100, IS-700, and S-290
• A Rx burn plan writing course
• Proven fireline leadership abilities, including leading prescribed fires
• Proven abilities to write and review burn plans
• Valid driver's license required with an acceptable driving record and history
• Have or be able to attain an Illinois Right-of-Way (ROW) pesticide applicator license within 6 months of start date
• Proven ability to effectively work out of a home office setting
• Proficient computer skills, including CRM and other Microsoft programs
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology, Wildlife Management, or closely related field, a minimum of 5 years' experience in active habitat management and strong leadership skills are required

Annual merit raise