Deadline: Wed, 05/22/2024 - 12:00pm Employer: Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever Job Field: Wildlife Job Type: Full Time Location: Arkansas Location Detail: Russellville, Arkansas Job Description: This position is part of a partnership between the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and Quail Forever (QF). Under the direction of AGFC staff and the Habitat Specialist Coordinator, the incumbent will join a team of Habitat Specialists to conduct habitat management work on cooperating private land as well as targeted public lands within designated priority geographies within Arkansas as part of the state’s Private Lands and Quail management programs. This position is a full-time, permanent employees of Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever and will receive daily leadership from AGFC and QF staff. This position is located at the AGFC Russellville Regional Office. Duties: The incumbent will conduct wildlife habitat management practices throughout multiple priority areas. Major responsibilities include: Perform all tasks associated with conducting prescribed burning Implementing habitat management work on cooperating private landowner properties as well as public lands that includes but is not limited to edge feathering, herbicide application, prescribed burning, native grass/forb establishment, shrubby cover establishment, and timber stand improvement (hack and squirt or chainsaw method) Procuring supplies and equipment Providing public information Participating in scientific field studies and surveys Attending/Assisting with prescribed fire and other habitat management technique trainings Performs other related duties as assigned Job may require odd hours and travel/time away from home Qualifications: A basic understanding of environmental, agricultural, and/or natural resource science. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the partners. Preference will be given to candidates that possess a bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in wildlife management. Experience conducting upland habitat management, prescribed burning, operating tractors and agricultural implements (disking, mowing, planting food plots, etc.), identification and control of noxious weeds and other undesired vegetation Safe transportation/hauling of equipment 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 Applicant will be required to pass a Work Capacity Test (Pack Test) annually. Applicant may be required to obtain a CDL, private pesticide applicators license and prescribed fire training Salary: $40,000 + benefits (see benefits summary on our Careers page at www.quailforever.org/jobs) How to Apply: Please combine your cover letter, resume and 3 references into 1 Word document or PDF file before clicking on the blue APPLY button at the bottom of the page or upper right corner and uploading to the “Resume” area of your application. For a complete list of current job openings visit the recruitment website at www.quailforever.org/jobs If you have questions about the position, contact: Austin Ray, Arkansas Habitat Specialist Coordinator at 251-447-5132
