Application Deadline: August 13, 2021

Anticipated Start Date: September 2021

See full job and application details at https://environment.uw.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/SD-Habitat-Specialists-JA-Lemmon-REPOST-2021-July.pdf

Overview: This position is part of a partnership between South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks (SDGFP) and Habitat Forever, LLC (HF). The incumbent will conduct habitat management work on public wildlife management areas. They are full-time, permanent employees of Habitat Forever and will receive daily leadership from SDGFP Field Managers. The position location will be based at Shadehill Recreation Area near Lemmon, South Dakota.

Duties: The incumbent will assist with all aspects of managing the assigned wildlife management area. Major responsibilities include:

• Directing, and implementing habitat management work on public wildlife areas;

• Procuring supplies and equipment;

• Participating in the construction, maintenance and repair of facilities, farm equipment & implements, parking areas, and roads;

• Coordinating agricultural permits to insure positive benefits for wildlife;

• Habitat management work may include site preparation, planting, management of food plots, diverse native seedings and dense nesting cover, shrub or shelterbelt plantings. Tree removal and prescribed fire.

• Participating in scientific field studies and surveys;

• Participating in training and evaluation of seasonal employees.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• A basic understanding of environmental, agricultural and/or natural resource science. Education is not a substitute for experience. Field and equipment experience are important. Preference will be given to candidates that possess a bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in wildlife management;

• Excellent background in the operation, maintenance, and transportation of farm equipment.

• Prescribed fire experience and training is very important.

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with colleagues and partner agencies;

• Ability to work independently with little supervision;

• Knowledge of wildlife ecology, wetland and grassland management including the ability to utilize various habitat management equipment and tools in the development of wildlife habitat;

• Excellent verbal/written communication and organizational skills;

• Successful applicants must also possess or be able to acquire a South Dakota CDL Operators License and an Herbicide Applicators License.

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

Salary: $32,000-33,000 depending on experience and qualifications + Benefits

To Apply: Please combine your cover letter, resume and 3 references into a single Word document or Adobe PDF file before uploading to the “Resume” section of your application on our Recruitment website at: www.pheasantsforever.org/jobs

If you have questions, contact: Matt O’Connor, Habitat Forever Coordinator 563-926-2357, moconnor@pheasantsforever.org Habitat Forever, LLC is an EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled