IMPORTANT:This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders. Other applicants need not apply.
Location:
Yreka, CA
Salary Range:
DoE
Exempt/Non-Exempt:
Exempt
Benefits:
Full Benefits Package
Employment Type:
Full Time
Department:
Operations (Field Staff)
Description:
The National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) has an immediate need for a full-time wildlife biologist to work in northern California. The preferred central location will be Yreka, California. This position will be responsible for completing wildlife habitat management plans for private landowners in cooperation with the Natural Resources Conservation Service and other conservation partners.
Duties:
Work cooperatively with the NRCS state and local offices, agency partners, and other NWTF staff to provide technical assistance to landowners, primarily through the development of conservation plans utilizing NRCS Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program (WHIP) and Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) funding
Provide landowner consultation, eligibility evaluations, and conservation plans
Coordinate landowner field days
Promote the initiatives through landowner and agency contacts
Generate program applications that lead to conservation plans being developed
Address significant forest health issues affecting important habitat for a suite of game and non-game species
Manage all aspects of planned project work including budgets, necessary reporting, and completion of established deliverables
Formulate geospatial aspects for all project work including the development of Arc maps outlining landowner properties, forest stands, and recommended conservation practices
Promote accomplishments via NWTF and agency public relations and media outlets
Qualifications:
Demonstrated knowledge of wildlife biology, understanding of forest management preferred
Strong organizational skills and capability to work independently with little direct supervision
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Applicants must possess a Bachelor's degree in Wildlife or similar natural resource area. Master's degree is preferred
Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
Demonstrated proficiency using ArcMap GIS software and GPS equipment for mapping purposes
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: Preferred candidates should possess experience working in Pacific Northwest ecosystems and a basic knowledge of upland wildlife species and their habitat requirements to include T&E species; knowledge of basic surveying principles, map reading and GIS/GPS technology, ArcGIS skills; ability to apply professional scientific techniques to the land for which responsibilities are assigned, ability to effectively communicate and work with private landowners, the general public, cooperators and peers; skills in communicating both orally and in written form to convey clear, persuasive messages that positively influence the thoughts and actions of others; ability to collect and record metrics regarding their activities within the NWTF's reporting systems; proficient skills in the use of Microsoft Office applications
