Application Deadline: November 8th, 2024

Location: Ogden Bay WMA, Utah

Anticipated Start Date:   December 2024.    

Overview: This position is part of a partnership between Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, and Pheasants Forever Inc. (PF). The incumbents will conduct habitat management work on public wildlife management areas.  This is a full-time employee of Pheasants Forever and will receive supervision, guidance, and support from PF and will receive day to day direction, project prioritization, and oversight from a UTDWR Field Manager. The position location will be at the Ogden Bay WMA, and will operate large equipment, such as tractors, and include physical labor like fence repair, chainsaw operations.  This position will also assist with wildlife capture and banding efforts and population surveys.

Duties: The incumbent will assist with all aspects of managing the assigned wildlife management area. Major responsibilities include:

• Directing, and implementing habitat management work on public wildlife areas;
• Participating in the construction, maintenance and repair of equipment, parking areas, and roads;
• Habitat management work may include site preparation, seeding and planting, diverse native seedings and dense nesting cover, shrub or shelterbelt plantings. Tree removal and prescribed fire.
• Weed control and invasive species management by chemical and mechanical means
• Assisting Turkey trapping, Quail trapping in winter months, Duck and Dove banding
• Irrigation work an water level management when appropriate
• Participating in scientific field studies and surveys
• Participating in training and evaluation of seasonal employees.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• A basic understanding of environmental, agricultural and/or natural resource science.  Education is not a substitute for experience.  Field and equipment experience are important.  Preference will be given to candidates that possess a bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in wildlife management;
• Excellent background in the operation, maintenance, and transportation of farm equipment.
• Prescribed fire experience and training is very important.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with colleagues and partner agencies;
• Ability to work independently with little supervision;
• Knowledge of wildlife ecology, wetland and grassland management including the ability to utilize various habitat management equipment and tools in the development of wildlife habitat;
• Excellent verbal/written communication and organizational skills;
• Successful applicants must also possess or be able to acquire a Utah CDL Operators License and an Herbicide Applicators License.

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 or closely related natural resources field and/or related field experience is preferred but not required.

Salary: up to 36,000 depending on experience and qualifications + Health and Retirement Benefits.

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.