Farm Bill Wildlife Biologist I, II or III

**Location:** Moorhead, MN **Application Deadline:** Open until filled; review of applications will begin August 7. **Anticipated Start Date:** September 2026 **To Apply:** Please ***combine* your cover letter, resume and three (3) references** as a single PDF file or Word document before uploading as part of your application on our recruitment website at http://www.pheasantsforever.org/jobs. Please read the entire job announcement thoroughly to make sure you understand what the job entails. **Overview:** An individual in this position will work in a joint capacity with Pheasants Forever, Inc. (PF), USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs), the Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to promote, accelerate enrollment, coordinate, and implement the voluntary conservation programs of the Federal Farm Bill and other related state, local and other voluntary conservation programs in Clay County. Activities will include: - Voluntary conservation program promotion - Contract coordination - Conservation planning and modifications - Site assessments - Reporting - Attend trainings and assist in coordinating technical assistance efforts - Provide technical assistance to farmers/landowners on conservation planning, habitat planning and other wildlife related practices. - Meet with local chapters of Pheasants Forever and other local partners to influence habitat management efforts and participate in statewide meetings. ***This position will be based out of the USDA Service Center in Moorhead, MN.*** The individual is an employee of Pheasants Forever, Inc. and receives supervision from Pheasants Forever with daily instruction by the local USDA-NRCS and SWCD staff. The individual will serve in providing technical assistance for biological/wildlife aspects of all USDA NRCS Conservation Programs, BWSR, SWCD and PF voluntary programs to private landowners and participants. Main work duties will be in Clay County but may provide assistance to Norman and Mahnomen Counties as determined necessary. **Job Duties:** - Collaborate with local USDA office to promote and implement the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). Write conservation plans and provide technical assistance to help landowners implement this voluntary conservation program. - Assist partners with all phases of the Reinvest in MN (RIM) conservation easement program, including applications, conservation plans, outreach, title work, construction, and reimbursement. - Help landowners identify plants and habitat on their property and guide them in improving those habitats for wildlife utilizing voluntary conservation programs from USDA NRCS, PF, BWSR and other local and state programs. - Promote and assist landowners in enrolling land in the Walk in Access Program (WIA). - Use science-based knowledge to improve habitat within the agricultural regions of the work area. This includes collaboration amongst staff, and being the in-house technical wildlife expert, and the go-to person for landowners within the work area who have wildlife and habitat related questions. - Collaborate between partnering agencies to achieve habitat restoration and management goals for landowners and programs. - Assist partners with outreach, contract development, and implementation of the Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP). - Perform other related duties as assigned. **Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:** - Customer service skills – must have the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with farmers, landowners, and partner agencies. - Ability to work independently with little supervision. - Knowledge of wildlife ecology, prairie and wetland management including the ability to utilize various habitat management tools in the development of management plans (e.g. mowing, prescribed burning, herbicide spraying, grazing, forestry mowing, etc.). Knowledge of agriculture is a plus. -…