Deadline: Fri, 01/05/2024 - 12:00pm Employer: Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever Job Field: Wildlife Job Type: Full Time Location: Missouri Location Detail: Gray Summit, Missouri Job Description: Led by a crew leader, a team of three (4) habitat specialists will work with partners to conduct wildlife habitat management practices throughout multiple priority areas occurring within ~75 miles of Gray Summit, MO. Major responsibilities include: · Implement habitat management work on cooperating private landowners as well as public lands that include but is not limited to edge feathering, herbicide application, burn line construction and prescribed burning, invasive/exotic plant control, native grass/forb establishment, shrubby cover establishment, and timber stand improvement (hack and squirt or chainsaw method). · Assist crew lead to procure supplies and equipment following Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever best management practices. · Provide habitat management technical assistance and information to landowners. · Assist with grant reporting duties in conjunction with collaborating organizations. · Serve as burn crew members on public and private lands. · Ensure habitat management activities are accurately reported and entered timely manner. · Perform other related duties as assigned. · Job may require odd hours and travel/time away from home. Qualifications: · A solid understanding of environmental, ecological, and/or natural resource science. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the partners. Preference will be given to candidates who possess a bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in ecology, forestry, or wildlife management. · Demonstrated experience conducting at least two of the following: upland habitat management, prescribed burning, operating tractors, and agricultural implements (disking, mowing, fire line creation, etc.), identification and control of invasive species and other undesired vegetation. · Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with colleagues and partner agencies. · Ability to work independently with little supervision. · Knowledge of wildlife ecology, grassland management, and/or forest management including the ability to utilize various habitat management equipment and tools in the development of wildlife habitat. · Excellent verbal/written communication and organizational skills. · Valid driver’s license required. · Successful applicant may be required to obtain a CDL and/or private pesticide applicator’s license. · Experience with or strong interest in conducting prescribed fires. Miscellaneous: Housing is provided at no cost to the crew lead and crew members if they wish to make use of it. Housing is located at Shaw Nature Reserve, 605 Manor House Lane, Villa Ridge, MO 63089, and has two full baths, four bedrooms, a kitchen, and shared living space. Salary: $37,000, with annual merit increase + Full Health Benefits and Retirement Package (please see our benefits summary on our recruitment website below) How to Apply: Please combine your cover letter, resume, and 3 references into 1 Word document or PDF file before uploading to the Resume area of the application on our Recruitment website: www.quailforever.org/jobs
