OH Farm Bill Wildlife Biologist I or II - Defiance - Defiance, Ohio
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Defiance, Ohio Ag Jobs
| Job Ref: | 1540346 |
| Employer: | Ag Jobs |
| Company Name: | Pheasants Forever |
| Category: |
Biotech – R&D – Science
Farming Information Technology – IT Legal Maintenance – Repair Quality Control Trucking – Logistics – Transportation |
| Job Type: | Full Time |
Location | |
| Country: | United States |
| State: | Ohio |
| City: | Defiance |
| Zip Code: | 43512 |
| Map: | United States, Ohio, Defiance, 43512 (Show on map) |
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PHEASANTS FOREVER AND QUAIL FOREVER The Habitat Organization JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT Farm Bill Wildlife Biologist I or II Location: Defiance, OH Application Deadline:Open until filled. Application evaluations and interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis. Overview: This position is made possible in partnership with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Ohio Division of Wildlife (ODOW). The positions will be an employee of and supervised by Pheasants Forever, Inc. and Quail Forever (PF & QF), with daily instruction, quality assurance, training, and workload prioritization provided by NRCS, ODOW, and the PF & QF State Coordinator and Senior Farm Bill Biologist. The work area includes Defiance, Williams, Henry, and Fulton Counties, with the primary workstation being the USDA Service Center in Defiance, OH. Occasional service to counties outside the primary work area may be required to address annual workload variance and assist teammates and partners. The biologist will work in joint capacity with NRCS, ODOW, and other partners to promote, accelerate enrollment, coordinate, and implement the conservation provisions of the Federal Farm Bill and other related wildlife conservation programs. Primary workload will focus on the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), including the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) and State Acres for Wildlife Enhancement (SAFE), plus other relevant Farm Bill programs such as the Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP), Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), and Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP). Job Duties:
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Preferred Education and Experience: Any combination of training and/or experience that will enable the applicant to possess the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. A Bachelor of Science Degree in Wildlife Management or closely related natural resources field is preferred. At least 2 years of professional experience are required for a Farm Bill Biologist II. Proven experience working with USDA Farm Bill programs is preferred. The ideal candidate will exhibit a balance of technical knowledge and interpersonal skills required to implement voluntary conservation programs on private lands. Practical and/or professional experience in farming and agricultural disciplines is highly beneficial. The successful applicant must enjoy working with private landowners and producers to achieve their conservation objectives. Salary and Benefits:
Application Requirements: Combine your cover letter, resume, and three (3) references into a single file (Word document or PDF) before clicking the blue 'APPLY' button and then uploading it to our recruitment website at www.pheasantsforever.org/jobs. Contact: Cody Grasser, PF/QF Ohio State Coordinator, 419-551-3875. Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever are 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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