Deadline: Mon, 06/17/2024 - 12:00pm Employer: Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever Job Field: Wildlife Job Type: Full Time Location: South Dakota Location Detail: Aberdeen and Mitchell South Dakota Job Description: Incumbent will assist with all aspects of managing the assigned wildlife management area. Major responsibilities include: Directing, and implementing habitat management work on public wildlife areas. Procuring supplies and equipment. Participating in the construction, maintenance and repair of facilities, farm equipment & implements, parking areas, and roads. Coordinating agricultural permits to insure positive benefits for wildlife. Habitat management work may include site preparation, planting, management of food plots, diverse native seedings and dense nesting cover, shrub or shelterbelt plantings. Tree removal and prescribed fire. Participating in scientific field studies and surveys. Participating in training and evaluation of seasonal employees. Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications: A basic understanding of environmental, agricultural and/or natural resource science. Education is not a substitute for experience. Field and equipment experience are important. Preference will be given to candidates that possess a bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in wildlife management. Excellent background in the operation, maintenance, and transportation of farm equipment. Prescribed fire experience and training is very important. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with colleagues and partner agencies. Ability to work independently with little supervision. Knowledge of wildlife ecology, wetland and grassland 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. Successful applicants must also possess or be able to acquire a South Dakota CDL Operators License and an Herbicide Applicators License. Salary: $38,000- $44,000 depending on experience. Benefits (Benefits Summary link available at www.pheasantsforever.org/jobs) How to Apply: Please combine your cover letter, resume and 3 references into a single Word document or Adobe PDF file before clicking on the blue APPLY button at the bottom or upper right corner and uploading to the “Resume” section of your application. For a complete list of current job openings visit the recruitment website at www.pheasantsforever.org/jobs .
