June 2022
Pheasants Forever Inc. & Quail Forever(PFQF)is seeking an experienced biologist to assist in delivering conservation programs and projects within the state of Missouri. The selected candidate will work as a member of theUSDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Wetland Emphasis Team andFarm Bill BiologistTeam providing wetland restoration assistance across 20 or morecounties. The selected candidate will receive daily guidance from theMissouri Department of Conservation (MDC)Wetland Services Biologist and be involved withall aspects of delivering wetland related farm bill programs. This will include enrollment and acquisition, design, protection, enhancement, management, and restoration of wetlands and associated upland habitats important to migrating waterfowl, upland wildlife,and other associated species. Thisposition will be located withinanNRCS field office and will provide conservationtechnical assistance and conservation program delivery to private landowners throughout their WETarea. The incumbent will work in a joint capacity with NRCS,MDC, and otherState and Federalpartners to promote, facilitateenrollment, and coordinate theimplementation ofAgricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP)and other wildlife related conservation programs. Activities will include program application assistance, program coordination, contract coordination, conservation planning, developing compatible use agreements,easement monitoring,site assessment and reporting. Incumbents will provide technical biological assistance for wildlife habitat enhancement techniques to private landowners and public organizations. The positionwill work with local chaptersof PFQFand other local partnersto increase habitat management efforts and participate in regional and statewide habitat meetings. Assist or coordinate activities and projects with other PFQF, MDCand NRCS staff.Thesepositionswill be employeesof, and supervised by PheasantsForever, Inc.& Quail Forever, with daily instruction and leadership provided by PFQF, MDCand NRCS
