IMPORTANT: This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders. Other applicants need not apply.
Description:
This position is part of a collaborative effort among the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Intermountain West Joint Venture (IWJV), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (UDWR), Mule Deer Foundation (MDF), Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF), Utah Chukar Foundation (UCF), National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF), and Pheasants Forever to further the delivery of the NRCS Sage Grouse Initiative (SGI). This position provides range / wildlife technical assistance for SGI and associated Farm Bill conservation programs to agriculture producers and private landowners. This position will be an employee of the
Mule Deer Foundation which will provide strategic goals and oversight with daily instruction and leadership provided by NRCS Area Conservationists. NOTE: This position is funded for 3 years only.
Duties:
? Provide range ecology expertise and technical assistance and guidance to landowners, government agencies, non-government organizations (NGO’s) and others for conservation planning, SGI projects and other Farm Bill projects.
? Coordinate the implementation and application of habitat restoration and enhancement within the conservation programs in
cooperation with the local NRCS District Conservationist and others.
? Create interest in sage grouse habitat management, restoration, and enhancement and produce applications for Farm Bill
programs.
? Complete contracts and other required documentation for Farm Bill conservation programs (i.e. EQIP, WHIP, FRPP, GRP, CRP
and WRP) requiring biological and rangeland science expertise in cooperation with the partners. This includes locating SGI
opportunities, partner coordination, planning, contracting, and project oversight to completion.
? Communicate program requirements and complete site visits to determine eligibility for applicants enrolling in USDA
conservation programs or other state and local conservation programs for the protection, restoration and enhancement of sage
grouse habitat.
? Coordinate and participate in field work activities for sage grouse habitat project implementation and work with agricultural
producers.
? Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
? A general qualification guideline for this position is a Bachelor of Science Degree in Rangeland Science, Wildlife Biology, or
similar degree from an accredited university with an emphasis on developing prescribed grazing systems and course work
and/or experience in integrating wildlife management principles into range management systems.
? Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with landowners and partner agencies.
? Knowledge of range science and wildlife ecology including the ability to develop prescribed grazing plans that include wildlife
habitat management objectives.
? Must be able to synthesize and balance needs of livestock, sage-grouse, and other wildlife.
? Knowledge of sage grouse biology.
? Knowledge of northern Utah flora and fauna, particularly sage steppe communities.
? Knowledge of various treatments to sage steppe and the effects on the plant and animal communities.
? Able to obtain USDA Security Clearance and NRCS Conservation Planning certification.
? Must be a self-starter who can work independently.
? Must be willing and able to perform administrative work in a controlled environment/office setting for an eight-hour workday.
? Must be willing and able to travel on a regular basis, year round, and work in remote locations, often alone in inclement
weather or adverse conditions.
? Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and Access and GIS mapping software.
? Excellent verbal/written communication and organizational skills.
? Valid driver’s license.
Salary: $35,000 - $40,000 per year based on experience + Health and Retirement Benefits.
To Apply: Send a cover letter, resume, and three references with contact information in one Microsoft Word or PDF document entitled
“LastName_OgdenSGI_MDF Application” to miles@muledeer.org and jasonvernon@utah.gov by the application deadline.
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