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Private Lands Conservationist II (Easement Specialist)
Job Location:
Job Location:
Waterville, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
3 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
22 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
WA Private Lands Conservationist II
Easement Specialist
Location: Onsite in Waterville WA.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Overview:
Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever are seeking a Private Lands Conservationist II-Easement Specialist in Waterville Washington to support the organizations mission of enhancing wildlife habitat through conservation. This position will work in joint capacity with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and other partners to develop and implement wildlife habitat projects on private land.
Responsibilities:
Assist WA NRCS Easement Specialists with easement administration and management including but not limited to:
Qualifications:
Salary Range: $50000 with annual performance-based raises and the following benefits:
To Apply: Please combine your cover letter resume and 3 referencesas a single document before uploading your application to our website at Applicants who do not include all required materials may not be considered for the position.
Contact: If you have further questions about Pheasants Forever the application process or this position please contact Erik Lewis HR Manager via email at mailto: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.
Easement Specialist
Location: Onsite in Waterville WA.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Anticipated Start Date: September/October 2026
Overview:
Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever are seeking a Private Lands Conservationist II-Easement Specialist in Waterville Washington to support the organizations mission of enhancing wildlife habitat through conservation. This position will work in joint capacity with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and other partners to develop and implement wildlife habitat projects on private land.
Responsibilities:
Assist WA NRCS Easement Specialists with easement administration and management including but not limited to:
- Assist with annual monitoring of conservation easements including review of aerial photography assessment of hydrology and vegetative cover verification of legal ownership and completion of annual monitoring worksheet
- Conduct onsite inspections and provide photo documentation to support certification of implemented practices
- Conduct photo-point monitoring
- Complete GPS inventory of infrastructure (e.g. boundary markers water control structures culverts fences hunting blinds)
- Create maps in Conservation Desktop (CD) and ArcGIS Pro. Input customer data into CD.
- Aid in the development of conservation plans Wetland Restoration Plan of Operations (WRPO) and Compatible Use Authorizations (CUA) including supporting documentation such as practice specifications maps and National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) documentation
- Develop project summaries fact sheets for landowners annual practice reminder letters and other relevant reports
- Meet with landowners contractors and/or agency partners to provide technical assistance in the planning design and implementation of conservation practices
- Perform other related duties as assigned including USDA program education and outreach activities.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Wildlife Management or closely related natural resources field and/or related field experience.
- Valid drivers license required; work vehicle provided; some use of personal vehicle required (mileage reimbursement provided).
- Able to obtain USDA Federal Security Clearance.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with landowners and partner agencies.
- Ability to work independently with little supervision and with diverse clientele.
- Knowledge of wildlife ecology wetland and grassland management including the ability to utilize various habitat management tools and techniques in the development of management plans.
- Knowledge of conservation and wildlife programs provided by Federal (i.e. Farm Bill US Fish and Wildlife Service) USDA Conservation programs state agencies and Pheasants Forever. Knowledge of how these programs are implemented in an agricultural landscape is desired.
- Ability to apply and use GIS tools and other technologies.
- Strong organizational skills.
Salary Range: $50000 with annual performance-based raises and the following benefits:
- 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.
To Apply: Please combine your cover letter resume and 3 referencesas a single document before uploading your application to our website at Applicants who do not include all required materials may not be considered for the position.
Contact: If you have further questions about Pheasants Forever the application process or this position please contact Erik Lewis HR Manager via email at mailto: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
