Deadline: Sun, 04/07/2024 - 12:00pm Employer: PHEASANTS FOREVER AND QUAIL FOREVER Job Field: Wildlife Job Type: Full Time Location: Florida Location Detail: Quincy, Florida Job Description: In partnership with the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) the Farm Bill Wildlife Biologists will coordinate and implement wildlife habitat-related conservation programs and provide technical assistance within the NRCS and FWC Quail and Gopher Tortoise Initiative Focal Areas. The position will primarily work from a home office with occasional use of the Quincy USDA Service Center and provide assistance to partners and private landowners within 9 adjacent counties. This individual will work in joint capacity with partner agencies to promote, coordinate and implement conservation provisions of the Federal Farm Bill on private lands, with primary focus on the Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP) Working Lands for Wildlife (WLFW) Bobwhite Quail Pine Savanna Project. Conservation delivery may also involve other relevant Farm Bill programs such as the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), general EQIP, and the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), as well as state and local habitat programs and initiatives. General duties will include all aspects of wildlife habitat planning, contract coordination, conservation plan writing, site assessment/eligibility determination, program promotion/outreach, landowner technical assistance, reporting, and assisting with habitat and population monitoring. The position will be an employee of and be supervised by the Quail Forever State Coordinator with daily instruction and leadership provided by NRCS District Conservationist. Qualifications: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with landowners and partner agencies. Ability to work independently and with diverse clientele. Must be a motivated self-starter with strong interpersonal skills. Knowledge of wildlife ecology, forest and grassland management including the ability to utilize various habitat management tools in the development of management plans. Knowledge of, and/or practical experience with silviculture and prescribed fire as it relates to timber management and production in the Southeastern US. Knowledge of conservation and wildlife programs provided by federal (i.e., Farm Bill, US Fish and Wildlife Service), state, & local entities. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong organizational skills, with demonstrated ability to manage demanding workloads. Proficiency with ArcGIS, GPS, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) Valid driver’s license required; some use of personal vehicle required (mileage reimbursement provided). Must be able to obtain USDA Federal Security Clearance. Salary: Starting salary of $42,000 to $50,000 (Commensurate with qualifications). Benefits: Health, vision, dental and more insurance coverage plans available. 401(k) Retirement plan with an employer match of up to 5%. Technology Stipend and Vehicle Stipend provided. Student Loan Assistance program of up to $200/month for eligible employees. Paid Time Off accrued at 15 days (120 hours) per year for new employees (increasing after 3 years). Bereavement/Family/Sick Leave of 6 days (48 hours) per year. 13 Paid holidays. An Employee Benefit Summary can be found on our Careers page. How to Apply: ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Please combine a cover letter that outlines your interest in the position and your qualifications, along with a detailed resume, and 3 references, into one MS Word document or Adobe Acrobat PDF file before clicking on the blue APPLY button at the bottom or upper right corner and uploading to the “Resume” area of your application. For a complete list of current job openings, visit our Recruitment website at: www.quailforever.org/jobs
