Below is an announcement for a Farm Bill Biologist position for Mercer and Auglaize Counties. Feel free to pass it to those that you think might be interested and have them give me a call if there are any questions.

Jim

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Pheasants Forever

Habitat Team - Farm Bill Biologist

Mercer and Auglaize Counties, Ohio

Application Deadline: May 7, 2007

Start Date: June 1, 2007 (Flexible)

Funding for this position is for 2 years, additional funding may be available to continue positions.

Duties: In partnership with the Ohio Division of Wildlife (DOW) and USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), coordinate and implement wildlife-related conservation technical assistance. Work in joint capacity with PF, NRCS, and the Farm Service Agency (FSA) to promote, coordinate and implement conservation provisions of the Federal Farm Bill and other related wildlife conservation programs. The programs of interest are promoting and implementing CREP watershed programs and CP33 practice for Bobwhite Quail and Upland Wildlife. Duties will include habitat planning, contract coordination, writing conservation plans, site assessment and reporting. Provide technical assistance for wildlife habitat enhancement techniques to private landowners and public organizations. Meet with local chapters of Pheasants Forever to help coordinate and influence habitat management efforts and participate in county and statewide habitat meetings. Meet regularly with DOW, PF and USDA staff to coordinate technical assistance efforts. Implement specific conservation programs to improve wildlife habitat.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with landowners and partner organizations
• Ability to work independently with little supervision and with diverse clientele;
• Working knowledge of agricultural conservation and wildlife programs provided by Federal (USDA and USFWS ) State, and Pheasants Forever
• Working knowledge of wildlife ecology and grassland/wetland management including the ability to utilize various habitat management tools (ie prescribed burning), in the development of a management plan
• Good computer skills including knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, and Arc View.
• Excellent oral, written communication and organizational skills
• Valid driver’s license required

Training and Experience Guideline: Any combination of training and/or experience that will enable the applicant to possess the required knowledge, skills and abilities. A general qualification guideline for this position is a Bachelor of Science Degree in Wildlife Management or closely related natural resources field and 1 year related field experience.

Salary: $25,500 - 30,000 depending on qualifications.

To Apply:

Send Cover Letter, Resume and references to:

Joy Eastman

Pheasants Forever Inc.

1783 Buerkle Circle

St. Paul, Minnesota 55110

Direct Dial: 651-209-4917

Fax: 651-773-5500

jobs@pheasantsforever.org

For more information:

Matt O’Connor

Habitat Team Coordinator

Pheasants Forever Inc.

2880 Thunder Road

Hopkinton IA 52237

(563) 926-2357 Phone & Fax

moconnor@pheasantsforever.org

Pheasants Forever is a an equal opportunity employer

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Jim Inglis
Regional Wildlife Biologist
Pheasants Forever
Quail Forever

21085 Northwest Parkway
Marysville, OH 43040
Ph/Fax: (937) 642-4744
jinglis@pheasantsforever.org
www.OhioPF.com
www.pheasantsforever.org
www.quailforever.org
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