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Overview & Job Duties:
Work in a joint capacity with Pheasants Forever, Inc. (PF), USDA Natural Resources Conservation Services (NRCS), Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCD’s), the Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to promote, accelerate enrollment, coordinate, and implement the voluntary conservation provisions of the Federal Farm Bill and related state, local and other voluntary conservation programs. Activities will include program promotion, contract coordination, conservation planning, conservation plan modification, site assessment and reporting. Provide technical assistance to farmers/landowners on conservation planning, habitat planning and other wildlife related practices. Meet with local chapters of Pheasants Forever and other local partners to influence habitat management efforts and participate in statewide meetings. Attend Farm Bill Biologist training and assist in coordinating technical assistance efforts.
The position will work out of the Buffalo USDA service center and assist landowners in some surrounding counties. The incumbent is an employee of Pheasants Forever, Inc. and receives supervision from Pheasants Forever with daily instruction by the local USDA-NRCS and SWCD staff. Outreach and education to landowners will be a large component of this position. Applicants with a demonstrated history or desire to be active in community outreach are desired for this position.
Duties:
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
What Your Week Will Entail:
Once the incumbent is trained in program details and specifications, then a routine will be developed, and they will start to see an impact in their work area. During the growing season, the incumbent will spend an average of one to two days a week in the field doing site visits, evaluating habitat, making habitat recommendations, identifying plants, and meeting contractors on construction sites. The other three to four days a week will be spent in the office doing data entry, drafting contracts, creating maps, preparing outreach events and collaborating with partner staff on current and future projects. During the office time, there will be numerous interactions with landowners, giving technical and program information. During the non-growing season more time will be spent in the office working on contracts, planning work in ArcGIS, meeting with partners and landowners on project development, with only one day every couple of weeks outside on-site visits and construction projects. Outreach in the form of workshops, training events, letters, phone calls, and social media will be a year-round activity to keep the public informed on current programs offered by USDA and other agencies.
Hear From Other Farm Bill Biologists:
https://www.pheasantsforever.org/getdoc/9c1d6f7b-b5b4-4559-a93d-0e576d1c3b59/The-Next-20-Years.aspx
Education and Experience Preferred:
Any combination of training and/or experience that will enable the applicant to possess the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Either a Bachelor of Science Degree in Wildlife Management, Agriculture, Forestry or closely related natural resources field. Or a technical degree in Wildlife Management, Agriculture, Forestry or closely related field and relevant field experience. Experience in agriculture or grassland management practices is preferred. To be eligible for Farm Bill Wildlife Biologist II or III, you must have several years’ experience working with CRP and farm bill programs.
Where You Will Work and Live:
Wright County is on the western edge of the historic Big Woods and is home to Lake Maria State Park. Monticello is home to great mountain biking trails and Pelican Lake is a waterfowlers destination shallow lake. The western edge of the county is true rural America farm country. Eastern Wright County is experiencing suburban growth and is a short commute to sporting events in the Twin Cities. The beauty and wildlife of this landscape will be enhanced by the incumbent by working with landowners to help them with wildlife related conservation practices.
To Apply: Please combine your cover letter, resume and three (3) references as a single Word document or PDF file before uploading to the “Resume” area of your application on our recruitment website at www.pheasantsforever.org/jobs. For information regarding the position contact Josh Pommier, MN Private Lands Manager, at (320) 292-5860, or email to jpommier@pheasantsforever.org
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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