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Location: Cumberland Plateau of Tennessee (NRCS Area 3)
(Office space provided in, Sparta, TN USDA Service Center)
Application Deadline: June 21st, 2024
Start Date: August 2024
Overview: The Tennessee Quail Forever Grasslands and Grazing Coordinator will provide focused guidance to address state identified resource concerns in the currently established 26 county NRCS Area 3. The Cumberland Plateau Grazing and Grasslands Coordinator will work with local USDA service centers within the area. The partnership goal is to promote the installation of native grass/cover crop into successful production agriculture systems to improve forage, drought resistance, soil health, water quality, and wildlife habitat. The coordinator 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 Incentives Program (EQIP) and the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP). Conservation delivery may also involve other relevant Farm Bill programs such as the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP)as well as state and local habitat programs and initiatives. General duties will include all aspects of grazing management planning, wildlife habitat planning, contract coordination, conservation plan writing, site assessment/eligibility determination, program promotion/outreach, landowner technical assistance, and reporting. This position will work to engage agricultural partners to meet common objectives, gain capacity for increased adoption of conservation principles that result in profitability for producers, conserve soil, and improve water quality and wildlife resources.
Specific Duties:
Desired Knowledge. Skills and Abilities:
Education and Experience Preferred: A minimum requirement for this position is a Bachelor of Science Degree in Range Management, Agriculture, Wildlife Management or closely related natural resources field with a minimum of three years related experience. Proven experience working with USDA Farm Bill programs (CRP, CREP, ACEP, EQIP and CSP) is preferred. The ideal candidate will exhibit a balance of technical knowledge and interpersonal skills required to implement voluntary conservation programs on private lands. A successful applicant must enjoy working with private landowners to achieve their objectives. Demonstrated interest, training, and experience in both grazing and wildlife is also ideal.
Starting Salary: $50,000 + benefits
To Apply: Please combine your cover letter, resume and 3 references into a single Microsoft Word document or PDF file before uploading to the “Resume” area of your application on the Recruitment website at www.quailforever.org/jobs (our benefits summary is also available here).
If you have questions, please contact: Brittney Viers, Tennessee Quail Forever State Coordinator, bviers@quailforever.org or (731)-358-1860.
Pheasants Forever, Inc and Quail Forever is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with disability, or any other category that may be protected by law.
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