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Habitat Specialist I
Job Location:
Job Location:
Williamsburg, VA - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 43000 - 46000
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
29 September 2026 (3 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
30 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Location: Williamsburg MO
Application Deadline: October 15 2026
Anticipated Start Date: November 2026
Overview: This position is part of a partnership between the Missouri Department of Conservation and Quail Forever (QF). Under the direction of these partners (4) habitat specialist crew members (technicians) and their crew lead will conduct habitat management work on cooperating private land (including non-governmental conservation partner lands) and targeted public lands within designated priority geographies. These positions are full-time permanent employees of Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever. This unique partnership will allow for varied field duties including prescribed fire seed collection natural community identification invasive species control and project coordination among multiple conservation organizations.
Responsibilities:
Led by a crew leader a team of four (4) habitat specialists crew members will work with partners to conduct wildlife habitat management practices throughout multiple priority areas within approximately 50 miles of Williamsburg Missouri. Major responsibilities include:
Contact: If you have further questions about the organization the application process or this position please contact Dylan Jacobs PF/QF Habitat Restoration Manager via email at emailprotected.
About Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever:
Pheasants Forever Inc is a non-profit organization dedicated to wildlife habitat conservation. We are a team working to ensure that we build an environment that has a long-lasting positive impact on pheasants quails and other wildlife.
Application Deadline: October 15 2026
Anticipated Start Date: November 2026
Overview: This position is part of a partnership between the Missouri Department of Conservation and Quail Forever (QF). Under the direction of these partners (4) habitat specialist crew members (technicians) and their crew lead will conduct habitat management work on cooperating private land (including non-governmental conservation partner lands) and targeted public lands within designated priority geographies. These positions are full-time permanent employees of Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever. This unique partnership will allow for varied field duties including prescribed fire seed collection natural community identification invasive species control and project coordination among multiple conservation organizations.
Responsibilities:
Led by a crew leader a team of four (4) habitat specialists crew members will work with partners to conduct wildlife habitat management practices throughout multiple priority areas within approximately 50 miles of Williamsburg Missouri. Major responsibilities include:
- Implement habitat management work on cooperating private landowners as well as public lands that include but is not limited to edge feathering herbicide application burn line construction and prescribed burning invasive/exotic plant control native grass/forb establishment shrubby cover establishment and timber stand improvement (hack and squirt or chainsaw method).
- Assist crew lead in procuring supplies and equipment following Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever best management practices.
- Provide habitat management technical assistance and information to landowners.
- Assist with grant reporting duties in conjunction with collaborating organizations.
- Serve as burn crew members on public and private lands.
- Ensure habitat management activities are accurately reported and entered on time.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Job may require odd hours and travel/time away from home.
- A solid understanding of environmental ecological and/or natural resource science. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the partners. Preference will be given to candidates with bachelors degrees with an emphasis in ecology forestry or wildlife management.
- Demonstrated experience conducting at least two of the following: upland habitat management prescribed burning operating tractors and agricultural implements (discing mowing fire line creation etc.) identification and control of invasive species and other undesired vegetation.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with private landowners colleagues and partner agencies.
- Ability to work independently with little supervision.
- Knowledge of wildlife ecology grassland management and/or forest management including utilizing various habitat management equipment and tools in developing wildlife habitat.
- Ability to successfully pass an arduous pack test annually.
- Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds safely and repeatedly.
- Excellent verbal/written communication and organizational skills.
- Valid drivers license required.
- Successful applicant may be required to obtain a CDL and/or private pesticide applicators license.
- Experience with or strong interest in conducting prescribed fires
- Health vision dental 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.
- Bereavement/Family/Sick Leave of 6 days (48 hours) per year.
- 13 paid holidays.
Contact: If you have further questions about the organization the application process or this position please contact Dylan Jacobs PF/QF Habitat Restoration Manager via email at emailprotected.
About Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever:
Pheasants Forever Inc is a non-profit organization dedicated to wildlife habitat conservation. We are a team working to ensure that we build an environment that has a long-lasting positive impact on pheasants quails and other wildlife.
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
