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Coordinating Wildlife Biologist
Job Location:
Job Location:
Natchitoches, LA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
3 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
20 October 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
RCPP Coordinating Wildlife Biologist
Louisiana
Location: USDA-NRCS office in Natchitoches Colfax or Alexandria Louisiana
Application Deadline: Open until Filled
Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible
Overview: As an employee of Quail Forever in partnership with the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the Lower Mississippi Valley Joint Venture (LMVJV) the Coordinating Wildlife Biologist (CWB) will coordinate and implement habitat-related conservation programs and provide technical assistance in designated USDA Service Centers. These individuals will work in joint capacity with partnering non-government organizations (NGOs) and federal and state agencies to promote coordinate and implement conservation provisions of the U.S. Federal Farm Bill on private lands including but not limited to the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP) Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) as well as state and local habitat programs and initiatives. General duties will include all aspects of wildlife habitat planning contract coordination conservation plan writing site assessment/eligibility determination program promotion/outreach landowner technical assistance reporting and assisting with habitat and population monitoring. Training will be provided by QF NRCS LMVJV and Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF).
Job Duties:
Salary Range: $47000 base salary (commensurate with experience) with annual performance-based raises plus benefits including:
Pheasants Forever is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color creed religion sex (including pregnancy childbirth and related medical conditions) national origin or ancestry age disability status marital status familial status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law. This policy governs all aspects of employment including but not limited to selection job assignment compensation discipline termination and access to benefits and training.
Louisiana
Location: USDA-NRCS office in Natchitoches Colfax or Alexandria Louisiana
Application Deadline: Open until Filled
Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible
Overview: As an employee of Quail Forever in partnership with the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the Lower Mississippi Valley Joint Venture (LMVJV) the Coordinating Wildlife Biologist (CWB) will coordinate and implement habitat-related conservation programs and provide technical assistance in designated USDA Service Centers. These individuals will work in joint capacity with partnering non-government organizations (NGOs) and federal and state agencies to promote coordinate and implement conservation provisions of the U.S. Federal Farm Bill on private lands including but not limited to the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP) Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) as well as state and local habitat programs and initiatives. General duties will include all aspects of wildlife habitat planning contract coordination conservation plan writing site assessment/eligibility determination program promotion/outreach landowner technical assistance reporting and assisting with habitat and population monitoring. Training will be provided by QF NRCS LMVJV and Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF).
Job Duties:
- Accelerate enrollment in U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Bill conservation programs by coordinating workshops field days demonstrations habitat tours and other outreach events and activities.
- Serve as a wildlife technical advisor in designated USDA Service Centers and assist NRCS LDWF Farm Service Agency (FSA) and other conservation partners with delivering conservation programs to landowners.
- Coordinate the implementation and application of wildlife habitat programs within Focal Areas in cooperation with partner agencies.
- Complete conservation plans Implementation Requirements (IRs) Wildlife Habitat Evaluation Guides (WHEGs) and other required documentation for conservation programs requiring wildlife biologist expertise in cooperation with the listed partners.
- Communicate program requirements complete site visits to determine eligibility and develop contract documents for applicants and participants of USDA Farm Bill and other local and state conservation programs.
- Assist Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LWDF) in wildlife monitoring surveys mark and recapture and plant inventories on occasion.
- Provide on-site landowner technical assistance for conservation practice planning and implementation under Farm Bill program and non-program wildlife habitat and natural resource conservation projects.
- Serve as a wildlife technical advisor for local QF chapters assisting with habitat education outreach and development of habitat projects.
- Accurately report delivery activities on a regular basis.
- Some overnight travel is required.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with landowners agency partners and teammates.
- Ability to work independently with diverse clientele. Must be a motivated self-starter with strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work outside in uncomfortable temperatures while exposed to insects.
- Knowledge of and/or practical experience with silviculture and prescribed fire as it relates to timber management and production in the Southeastern US.
- Knowledge of wildlife ecology forest and grassland management including the ability to utilize various habitat management tools in the development of management plans.
- Knowledge of conservation and wildlife programs provided by federal (i.e. Farm Bill US Fish and Wildlife Service) state & local entities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to manage demanding workloads and meet deadlines.
- Proficiency with ArcGIS GPS Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Word PowerPoint Outlook etc.) is required.
- Valid drivers license required; some use of personal vehicle required (mileage reimbursement provided).
- Must be able to obtain USDA Federal Security Clearance.
Salary Range: $47000 base salary (commensurate with experience) with annual performance-based raises plus benefits including:
- Health vision dental pet and more insurance coverage plans are available.
- 401(k) Retirement plan with an employer match of up to 5%.
- Student Loan Assistance program of up to $200/month for eligible employees.
- Paid Time Off accrued at 15 days (120 hours) per year for new employees (increasing after 3 years).
- Bereavement/Family/Sick Leave of 6 days (48 hours) per year.
- 13 Paid holidays.
Pheasants Forever is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color creed religion sex (including pregnancy childbirth and related medical conditions) national origin or ancestry age disability status marital status familial status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law. This policy governs all aspects of employment including but not limited to selection job assignment compensation discipline termination and access to benefits and training.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
About Company
Company Mission Pheasants Forever, Inc is a non-profit tax exempt organization incorporated in Minnesota August 5, 1982. Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever's mission is to conserve pheasants, quail and other wildlife through habitat improvements, public access, education and conserv ... View more
