MN Farm Bill Wildlife Biologist I, II or III - Clay County

An individual in this position will work in a joint capacity with Pheasants Forever, Inc. (PF), USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs), the Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to promote, accelerate enrollment, coordinate, and implement the voluntary conservation programs of the Federal Farm Bill and other related state, local and voluntary conservation programs in Clay County. Activities include voluntary conservation program promotion, contract coordination, conservation planning and modifications, site assessments, reporting, and providing technical assistance to farmers/landowners on conservation planning, habitat planning and other wildlife related practices. Job duties include collaborating with local USDA office to promote and implement the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), writing conservation plans and providing technical assistance, assisting partners with all phases of the Reinvest in MN (RIM) conservation easement program, and helping landowners identify plants and habitat. Required skills include ability to use GIS mapping programs or closely related software (ArcGIS Pro or ArcMap experience preferred), knowledge of wildlife ecology, prairie and wetland management, plant identification skills, and excellent communication. Application deadline: Open until filled; review begins May 4th. Anticipated start: June 2026.