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Position Overview:
Ducks Unlimited, Inc. and our conservation partners are seeking three (3) Working Lands Biologists to deliver wetland and wildlife conservation practices on private lands within Southwest New Jersey, the Western Shore of Virginia, and the Delmarva Peninsula. The selected candidates will work as part of a collaborative partnership between Ducks Unlimited (DU), National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), delivering Farm Bill programs to private landowners. The position’s work area includes a priority landscape for migratory bird’s dependent on wetland habitats for all or part of their life cycle. This includes waterfowl, large wading birds, secretive marsh birds, shorebirds, and migratory songbirds within the Atlantic Flyway. NRCS and DU recognize the value and need for additional staffing resources in this area to develop relationships with landowners, provide technical assistance for wetland development and management, and work with additional partners to create, restore and protect critical wetland habitats.
New Jersey Working Lands Biologist:
The New Jersey Working Lands Biologist position is dedicated to addressing wildlife, water quality, and soil health concerns and provides a unique opportunity to build relationships with a wide range of landowners. The Working Lands Biologist will work with field offices to provide technical, biological, and conservation planning expertise in the delivery of the NRCS Working Lands Programs, DU’s Conservation Delivery Programs, and will have a working knowledge of other programs available to support wetland conservation on private lands. The incumbent will have access to high quality training programs and mentorship opportunities, while providing both programmatic and technical assistance to private landowners. This is a full-time, term DU position with excellent advancement opportunities. It is supported through a partnership with the NFWF, NRCS, and DU. This position will work closely with local NRCS field office staff to assist with the delivery of wetlands and wildlife related practices, as well as in-field water quality practices through the Farm Bill. The successful applicant will be a fulltime employee of DU’s Great Lakes Atlantic Regional Office in Dexter, MI, but will be based out of a USDA field office in New Jersey. The position will work collaboratively with DU and NJ-NRCS and will adhere to all subject conservation program policies and directives.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
(Approximate percent time spent annually accomplishing each)
60%
30%
10%
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
4-yr. Bachelor of Science degree in natural resource conservation, agriculture, wildlife management, or a closely related natural resources field. At least 2 years of experience with the management of wetland or wildlife systems is highly preferred. Duties will consist of both office and field work and may require infrequent overnight travel, both in and out of state. Duties may require field work in extreme weather conditions.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Please fill out the application materials at this link DU Opportunities and attach a resume, cover letter and references by April 15th, 2024. Please direct any questions regarding application materials to DU Human Resources hr@ducks.org. For further information regarding this position, please contact Chase Colmorgen – ccolmorgen@ducks.org . The position will be open until filled.
Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted through April 15th, 2024 or until a qualified applicant is identified.
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