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Start Date: February 2022
Overview: In partnership with the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP), the USDA Natural Resources
Conservation Service (NRCS), and local Pheasants Forever chapters; the position will coordinate and implement wildlife–related conservation programs and provide technical assistance. Work in joint capacity with PF, NRCS, and GFP to promote, coordinate and implement conservation provisions of the Federal Farm Bill and other related wildlife conservation programs. Duties will include wildlife habitat planning, contract coordination, writing plans, site assessment and reporting. Provide technical assistance for wildlife habitat and grazing 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. Implement specific conservation programs to improve wildlife habitat.
Duties:
• Provide technical assistance (biology focus) and guidance to private landowners, government agencies,
non–government organizations and other groups for USDA NRCS Conservation Programs. The
positions will receive training on the USDA NRCS Conservation Programs, Pheasants Forever, SDGFP
and other local and state programs.
• Coordinate the implementation and application of biological sciences within the conservation programs
in cooperation with the local NRCS, District Conservationist, SDGFP private lands biologist, PF
Biologists, and others.
• Complete contracts, applications and other required documentation for the conservation programs
requiring biological expertise in cooperation with the listed partners and NRCS, District
Conservationist.
• Communicates program requirements, completes site visits to determine eligibility, and develops
contracts/plans for applicants/participants for the USDA, NRCS Conservation Programs and other local
and state programs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with landowners and partner agencies.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision and with diverse clientele.
• Knowledge of wildlife ecology, wetland and grassland management including the ability to utilize
various habitat management tools in the development of management plans.
• Understanding of livestock and conservation grazing systems
• Knowledge of conservation and wildlife programs provided by federal (i.e. Farm Bill, US Fish and
Wildlife Service), state, & local entities. In addition, knowledge of how these programs are
implemented in an agricultural landscape is desired.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Valid driver’s license required; some use of personal vehicle required (mileage reimbursement
provided).
• Able to obtain USDA Federal Security Clearance.
Location Description:
Faith South Dakota: Located in Meade County with a population of 421 people. This area is well known for its excellent hunting opportunities for a variety of big game and upland species. It is also offers up the best of all locations being in the heart of South Dakota’s vast prairies of Western South Dakota but within a short drive to the forests of the Black Hills.
Mitchell South Dakota: Located in Davison County with a population of 15,254 people. This area is well
known as a destination spot for pheasant hunting along with great White–tailed deer opportunity. Mitchell is also a short drive to the Missouri river system for excellent walleye and other fishing year–round.
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 Bachelor of Science Degree in Wildlife
Management or closely related natural resources field is required.
Starting Salary: $33,000 – $35,000 + Benefits