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Habitat Specialist (McPherson)
Job Location:
Job Location:
McPherson, KS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
11 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
18 October 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Location: McPherson Valley Wetlands and other wildlife areas (near McPherson Kansas)
Application Deadline: July 30 2026
Anticipated Start Date:August 30 2026
Starting Salary Information: $19.00/hour starting salary benefits and modest performance-based yearly increases (view benefit summary on our recruitment website: This position is part of a partnership between the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) and Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever (PFQF). The incumbent will conduct habitat management work on the McPherson Valley Wetlands and other wildlife areas. They are full-time permanent employees of PFQF and will receive daily leadership from KDWP Wildlife Area Managers. This position not only provides professional services but also prepares employees for potential advancement in the natural resources field by providing training in planning management and implementation of habitat practices.
Duties: The incumbent will assist with all aspects of managing the assigned wildlife management areas. Major responsibilities include and vary depending on duty station:
To Apply: Please combine your cover letter resume and 3 references into a single Word Document or PDF File before uploading as part of your application on our recruitment website at: you have additional questionsplease contact Kent Hensley PF/QF Kansas Habitat Specialist Manager at oremailprotected.
Description of Work Area:
McPherson Valley Wetlands WA
McPherson Valley Wetlands WA (KMPWL) is located in the physiographic region known as Wellington-McPherson Lowlands. KMPWL consists of a narrow flood plain valley along the Blaze Fork Creek flanked by native warm season grass uplands and agricultural lands. KMPWL totals 4615 acres comprised of three separate units in a 126 square mile area along the Blaze Fork Creek. Within the 4615 total acres there are 1967 acres of wetlands in 54 marshes 1712 acres of native grass and upland areas and 936 acres in agricultural production.
While the wetlands are managed intensively for waterfowl and the primary activity at KMPWL is waterfowl hunting pheasant populations thrive here and pheasant hunting is the second most common activity on the property. With a difference of only 255 acres between wetland and upland acreage upland game bird and habitat management are vital components of the overall management plan at KMPWL.
Ferris Demonstration WA
Ferris Demonstration WA (KFEDA) is located along the western edge of the physiographic region known as the Wellington-McPherson Lowlands. While the majority of KFEDAs total acreage (160 ac) is in agricultural production (129 ac) the area has three waterways eight terraces cedar shelter belts and an abandoned railroad right-of-way on the property. Several conservation practices have been implemented on the property including native grass plantings field borders wind breaks terracing rounded field edges crop rotations and minimum tillage.
Application Deadline: July 30 2026
Anticipated Start Date:August 30 2026
Starting Salary Information: $19.00/hour starting salary benefits and modest performance-based yearly increases (view benefit summary on our recruitment website: This position is part of a partnership between the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) and Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever (PFQF). The incumbent will conduct habitat management work on the McPherson Valley Wetlands and other wildlife areas. They are full-time permanent employees of PFQF and will receive daily leadership from KDWP Wildlife Area Managers. This position not only provides professional services but also prepares employees for potential advancement in the natural resources field by providing training in planning management and implementation of habitat practices.
Duties: The incumbent will assist with all aspects of managing the assigned wildlife management areas. Major responsibilities include and vary depending on duty station:
- Supervising and implementing habitat management work on public lands which will include but is not limited to prescribed burning mechanical tree removal with skid steer food plot establishment brome conversion native grass establishment dove field management and herbicide application.
- Participating in scientific field studies and surveys which will include spotlight deer surveys pheasant crow counts quail whistle counts pheasant and turkey brood surveys fall covey counts and waterfowl surveys. Incumbent may assist other biologists and divisions with sampling surveys and other duties.
- Coordinating agricultural permits and habitat plans using GIS.
- Participate in habitat management of intensely managed wetlands with a focus on moist soil management. Including wetland draw downs water pumping use of a variety of water control structures wetland design infrastructure repairs and maintenance soil disturbance techniques flood response row crop production and use of large array of tools and equipment to meet management objectives.
- Procuring supplies and equipment.
- Supervising and participating in the construction maintenance and repair of area buildings equipment and roads.
- Providing public outreach.
- Participating in training and evaluation of seasonal employees.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- A basic understanding of environmental agricultural and/or natural resource science. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the partners. Preference will be given to candidates that possess a bachelors degree with an emphasis on wildlife management.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with colleagues partner agencies and work independently with little supervision.
- Excellent verbal/written communication and organizational skills.
- Valid drivers license required.
To Apply: Please combine your cover letter resume and 3 references into a single Word Document or PDF File before uploading as part of your application on our recruitment website at: you have additional questionsplease contact Kent Hensley PF/QF Kansas Habitat Specialist Manager at oremailprotected.
Description of Work Area:
McPherson Valley Wetlands WA
McPherson Valley Wetlands WA (KMPWL) is located in the physiographic region known as Wellington-McPherson Lowlands. KMPWL consists of a narrow flood plain valley along the Blaze Fork Creek flanked by native warm season grass uplands and agricultural lands. KMPWL totals 4615 acres comprised of three separate units in a 126 square mile area along the Blaze Fork Creek. Within the 4615 total acres there are 1967 acres of wetlands in 54 marshes 1712 acres of native grass and upland areas and 936 acres in agricultural production.
While the wetlands are managed intensively for waterfowl and the primary activity at KMPWL is waterfowl hunting pheasant populations thrive here and pheasant hunting is the second most common activity on the property. With a difference of only 255 acres between wetland and upland acreage upland game bird and habitat management are vital components of the overall management plan at KMPWL.
Ferris Demonstration WA
Ferris Demonstration WA (KFEDA) is located along the western edge of the physiographic region known as the Wellington-McPherson Lowlands. While the majority of KFEDAs total acreage (160 ac) is in agricultural production (129 ac) the area has three waterways eight terraces cedar shelter belts and an abandoned railroad right-of-way on the property. Several conservation practices have been implemented on the property including native grass plantings field borders wind breaks terracing rounded field edges crop rotations and minimum tillage.
Pheasants Forever Inc is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity age status as a protected veteran status as a qualified individual with disability or any other category that may be protected by law.
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
