MO Farm Bill Wildlife Biologist I or II

Job Description

Job Description

Farm Bill Wildlife Biologist I or II

Application Deadline : December 28, 2025

Anticipated Start Date : February 2026

Starting Salary : $45,000 + benefits (see our benefits summary on our recruitment website, www.quailforever.org / jobs).

Overview : In partnership with the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), Quail Forever (QF), and other partners, the Farm Bill Wildlife Biologist will coordinate and implement wildlife habitat-related conservation programs and provide technical assistance within Harrison, Gentry, and Worth Counties. The position will be headquartered in the Bethany USDA Service Center. The position will be an employee of and supervised by Pheasants Forever, Inc and Quail Forever (PFQF) working in joint capacity with partner agencies to promote, coordinate and implement conservation provisions of the Federal Farm Bill on private lands with primary focus on the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) and Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP). Conservation delivery may also involve other relevant Farm Bill programs such as the 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.

Specific Duties :

• Provide technical assistance (wildlife habitat focus) and guidance to private landowners, government agencies, non-government organizations and other groups for USDA NRCS conservation programs.  Training provided jointly by NRCS, MDC, and QF.
• Coordinate the implementation and application of wildlife habitat programs within Focal Areas in cooperation with partner agencies.
• Complete conservation plans, job sheets, wildlife habitat evaluation guides (WHEG) and other required documentation for the conservation programs requiring biological 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-NRCS conservation programs and other local and state programs.
• Review plans and specifications for feasibility for implementation under Farm Bill program contract rules, etc.
• Accelerate conservation program enrollment by conducting outreach such as workshops, field days, demonstration events, and habitat tours.
• Provide on-site landowner technical assistance for conservation practice implementation.
• Work with local QF chapters to assist with habitat program education and outreach and provide technical assistance for habitat projects.

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Training and Experience Guideline : Any combination of training and / or experience that will enable the applicant to possess the required knowledge, skills and abilities. A Bachelor of Science Degree in Wildlife Management, Forestry, Grazing or closely related natural resources field is required at a minimum. Proven experience working with USDA Farm Bill programs is also preferred. The ideal candidate will exhibit a balance of technical knowledge and interpersonal skills required to implement voluntary conservation programs on private lands. A successful applicant must enjoy working with private landowners to achieve their objectives. Demonstrated interest, training, and experience in forestry, grazing, and wildlife is also ideal.

Application Requirements : Please combine your cover letter, resume, and three references into a single Word document or PDF file before uploading to your application on our recruitment website at www.quailforever.org / jobs .

If you have additional questions : please contact Haley Lockard, PF / QF Missouri Farm Bill Biologist Manager, at hlockard@quailforever.org or 816-427-1451.

Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever are 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.

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