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Develop conservation plans, complete job sheets, wildlife habitat evaluation guides, environmental evaluations, complete contracts, applications and other required documentation for conservation programs offered through the NRCS Conservation Programs, and other programs. Responsibilities:Provide technical assistance (wildlife habitat focus) and guidance to landowners, government agencies, non-government organizations, and others (training will be provided by the NRCS, PF/QF, and other organizations).

Location: Onsite in Waterville, WA. Application Deadline:Open until filled (first review March 27, 2026) Anticipated Start Date: April 2026 Overview: Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever are seeking a Private Lands Conservationist II in Waterville, Washington, to support the organization's 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 habitat projects on private land. Responsibilities:<ul><li class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:8px">Provide technical assistance (wildlife habitat focus) and guidance to landowners, government agencies, non-government organizations, and others (training will be provided by the NRCS, PF/QF, and other organizations).</li><li class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:8px">Coordinate the implementation and application of wildlife habitat within conservation programs in cooperation with NRCS District Conservationist, and other programs.</li><li class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:8px">Develop conservation plans, complete job sheets, wildlife habitat evaluation guides, environmental evaluations, complete contracts, applications and other required documentation for conservation programs offered through the NRCS Conservation Programs, and other programs.</li><li class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:8px">Communicate program requirements, complete site visits to determine eligibility, and develop plans and contracts for applicants enrolling in NRCS Conservation Programs or other state and local conservation programs.</li><li class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:8px">Seek funding opportunities from other partners to leverage NRCS financial assistance programs.</li><li class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:8px">Perform other related duties as assigned.</li></ul>Qualifications:<ul><li class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:8px">Bachelor of Science Degree in Wildlife Management or closely related natural resources field and/or related field experience.</li><li class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:8px">Valid driver’s license required; work vehicle provided; some use of personal vehicle required (mileage reimbursement provided).</li><li class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:8px">Able to obtain USDA Federal Security Clearance.</li></ul><ul><li class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:8px">Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with landowners and partner agencies. </li><li class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:8px">Ability to work independently with little supervision and with diverse clientele.</li><li class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:8px">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. </li><li class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:8px">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.</li><li class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:8px">Ability to apply and use GIS tools and other technologies.</li><li class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:8px">Strong organizational skills.</li></ul> Salary Range: $50,000 with annual performance-based raises and the following benefits:<ul><li class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:8px">Health, vision, dental and more insurance coverage plans are available.</li><li class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:8px">401(k) Retirement plan with an employer match of up to 5%.</li><li class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:8px">Student Loan Assistance program of up to $200/month for eligible employees.</li><li class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:8px">Paid Time Off accrued at 15 days (120 hours) per year for new employees.</li><li class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:8px">Bereavement/Family/Sick Leave of 6 days (48 hours) per year. </li><li class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:8px">13 paid holidays.</li></ul>To Apply: Please combine your cover letter, resume, and 3 references as a single document before uploading your application to our website at <a href="http://www.pheasanstforever.org/jobs" rel="nofollow" style="color:#0000ff;text-decoration:underline">www.pheasanstforever.org/jobs</a>. 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, WA State Wildlife Operations Manager, via email at elewis@pheasantsforever.org. 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, Inc and Quail Forever 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.  Powered by JazzHR

Pheasants Forever

WA Private Lands Conservationist II

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Knowledge of: conservation and parks law enforcement principles, practices, techniques and tactics; fish, wildlife and habitat conservation and park management practices; biological principles and practices pertaining to fish and wildlife; an understanding of habitat management practices beneficial to fish and wildlife; agency programs that promote public access; wildlife damage management techniques and practices; state and federal laws, regulations and agency policies that govern hunting, fishing, trapping, boating and snowmobiling; court and criminal procedures, rules of evidence collection and preservation and criminal investigative techniques. Ability to: effectively deal with people from a variety of social and cultural backgrounds; establish and maintain relationships with landowners, sportsmen, and park users; promote conservation and park law enforcement, fish and wildlife management, hunter/angler access opportunities; deliver wildlife damage program services; de-escalate conflict and problem solve; operate boats, snowmobiles, ATVs, firearms and other specialized equipment; effectively present educational and outreach programs.

PLEASE ATTACH THE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS LISTED AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE Job ID: 35080 Agency: Game Fish & Parks Location: Statewide Salary: $29.64 - $37.12/hr, depending on experience Pay Grade: G Closing Date: 04/03/2026 South Dakota Game Fish & Parks is hiring positions in training to become fully certified Conservation Officers (CO) for the Division of Wildlife . CO Trainees must enter the training program with the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities in the areas of expertise related to fish and wildlife management, they cannot be gained from the training programs provided. A Conservation Officer enforces conservation, parks and other laws and provides for public safety; manages wildlife, fisheries, water, and land resources; implements and delivers department programs and services; represents the department to the public and secures hunter and angler access and provides for recreational opportunities. CO Trainees begin by entering the SD Law Enforcement Training Academy in Pierre and complete thirteen weeks of training in a general law enforcement curriculum. In order to retain employment and proceed to the next phase of training, incumbents must graduate from the Academy and become certified as law enforcement officers in South Dakota. Incumbents are then assigned to the Conservation Officer Field Training Program and spend approximately fifteen weeks in a field assignment designed to train them in various functions of conservation and park law enforcement, community policing, and problem solving; plus, additional classroom training in wildlife, fisheries and habitat management. This program requires the incumbents to travel extensively throughout the state. Wildlife Training Officers (WTO's) function as mentors during the program and evaluate the performance of CO Trainees on specific training tasks and on their abilities to apply knowledge and skills in field situations. Upon successful completion of both training programs, Conservation Officer Trainees are converted to a Conservation Officer at a pay grade GI. They may be temporarily assigned to regional wildlife offices in Rapid City, Watertown, Chamberlain, or Sioux Falls until permanent duty stations are available. Incumbents must be willing to accept any vacant duty station in South Dakota. Conservation Officers function in five primary areas: wildlife and wildlife damage management, fisheries management, land and habitat management, conservation and parks law enforcement, and public relations. This is a full time position with the Department of Game Fish & Parks. For more information on the Department of Game Fish & Parks, please visit https://gfp.sd.gov/ . Licenses and Certifications: Incumbent must be 21 years of age, have a valid driver's license, be or become a certified law enforcement officer in the State of South Dakota, successfully complete an extensive department field training program for conservation officers and pass semi-annual qualifications in defensive tactics and firearms. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a thorough background investigation and successfully complete psychological testing and a polygraph examination. A physical exam is also required for this position. An arrest/conviction will not necessarily bar employment. This is a safety sensitive position and incumbent is subject to State of South Dakota drug testing requirements. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a drug screening. Incumbent will be required to work a significant number of weekends throughout the year, especially during primary fishing, hunting and park seasons, outdoors and sometimes in extreme weather and under arduous physical conditions. The Ideal Candidate Will Have: <ul><li>Exceptional interpersonal communication skills; the ability to deal effectively with people, especially in stressful situations; strong writing skills, the ability to speak in public; effective organizational skills; competent problem-solving skills.</li><li>A bachelor's of science in wildlife and fisheries or equivalent degree and/or experience is preferred </li></ul> Knowledge of: <ul><li>conservation and parks law enforcement principles, practices, techniques and tactics;</li><li>fish, wildlife and habitat conservation and park management practices;</li><li>biological principles and practices pertaining to fish and wildlife;</li><li>an understanding of habitat management practices beneficial to fish and wildlife;</li><li>agency programs that promote public access;</li><li>wildlife damage management techniques and practices;</li><li>state and federal laws, regulations and agency policies that govern hunting, fishing, trapping, boating and snowmobiling;</li><li>court and criminal procedures, rules of evidence collection and preservation and criminal investigative techniques. </li></ul> Skill to: <ul><li>identify native fish, wildlife, and plants;</li><li>collect and preserve evidence and provide effective courtroom testimony;</li><li>interview witnesses and suspects and write clear and concise reports;</li><li>effectively collect data while conducting fish and wildlife surveys;</li><li>make sound fish and wildlife harvest recommendations.</li></ul> Ability to: <ul><li>effectively deal with people from a variety of social and cultural backgrounds;</li><li>establish and maintain relationships with landowners, sportsmen, and park users;</li><li>promote conservation and park law enforcement, fish and wildlife management, hunter/angler access opportunities;</li><li>deliver wildlife damage program services;</li><li>de-escalate conflict and problem solve;</li><li>operate boats, snowmobiles, ATVs, firearms and other specialized equipment;</li><li>effectively present educational and outreach programs. </li></ul> Additional Requirements: To be considered, please attach copies of your high school/college diploma transcripts. This position is eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08. NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered. The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire. The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information here . This position is a member of Class B retirement under SDRS. Must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=3O8 You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted. South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus "An Equal Opportunity Employer" #LI-Onsite #hc227788

South Dakota State Government

Conservation Officer Trainee

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Operating under the supervision of the Wildlife & Parks Director and in coordination with Tribal Law Enforcement, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and partner agencies, the Conservation Officer conducts patrols, investigates violations, exercises arrest authority, issues citations, seizes evidence, prepares cases for prosecution, and provides public education and outreach. Must successfully complete Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) within one (1) year of hire; OR Possess qualifying State law enforcement certification with requirement to complete Indian Country Law Training within one (1) year of hire.

SUMMARY: The Conservation Officer is a sworn tribal law enforcement officer responsible for the protection, conservation, and management of wildlife, fish, and natural resources within the exterior boundaries of the Omaha Reservation. They are tasked with enforcing Omaha Tribal Code, applicable Federal statutes and regulations, and relevant State conservation laws. Operating under the supervision of the Wildlife & Parks Director and in coordination with Tribal Law Enforcement, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and partner agencies, the Conservation Officer conducts patrols, investigates violations, exercises arrest authority, issues citations, seizes evidence, prepares cases for prosecution, and provides public education and outreach. All duties are performed in accordance with Tribal, Federal, and BIA regulations, CFR provisions, established standards, and Tribal policies. ESSENTIAL DUTIES and/or RESPONSIBILITIESinclude the following:<ul><li style="line-height:normal">Conduct routine and directed patrols by vehicle, boat, ATV, snowmobile, aircraft (as passenger/observer), and on foot throughout reservation lands and waters.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Detect, investigate, and prevent violations of wildlife, fisheries, and environmental, and outdoor recreation laws.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Enforce hunting, fishing, trapping, licensing, tagging, seasons, methods, limits, and area restrictions.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Conduct vehicle, vessel, and field compliance checks.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Issue citations, warnings, and notices of violation.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Make arrests when authorized and necessary.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Investigate complaints related to poaching, illegal take, waste of game, habitat destruction, illegal dumping, trespass, and environmental violations.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Collect, preserve, and document physical and digital evidence.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Conduct interviews and take written and recorded statements.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Prepare detailed incident reports, affidavits, and case files.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Testify in Tribal, Federal, and State court proceedings.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Locate, document, and respond to sick, injured, nuisance, or deceased wildlife.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Coordinate humane dispatch, rescue, or transport of animals when appropriate.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Ensure all located deceased raptors are turned over to Nebraska Game & Parks for post-mortem testing.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Assist with wildlife population monitoring, surveys, and habitat assessments.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Support Tribal conservation projects and restoration initiatives.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Provide public information on Tribal hunting and fishing regulations.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Educate youth, hunters, anglers, and visitors on conservation ethics and best practices.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Participate in community events, school programs, and outreach activities.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Promote respect for wildlife, natural resources, and cultural values.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Work cooperatively with Tribal Police, BIA Law Enforcement, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, State conservation officers, and neighboring agencies.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Participate in joint patrols, task forces, and investigations.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Maintain professional working relationships with partner agencies.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Maintain accurate records, logs, and activity reports.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Maintain assigned equipment, weapons, and vehicles.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Participate in required training, certifications, and evaluations.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Follow all departmental policies, SOPs, and safety protocols.</li></ul><ul><li style="line-height:normal">Performs other related duties as assigned</li></ul> EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:<ul><li style="line-height:normal">High School Diploma or GED</li></ul> CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, and/or REGISTRATIONS: <ul><li style="color:#000000;line-height:normal">Must have or be able to obtain BIA or State Police Officer certification. </li><li style="color:#000000;line-height:normal">Valid driver's license and insurable by the tribe</li><li style="color:#000000;line-height:normal">Must successfully complete Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) within one (1) year of hire; OR Possess qualifying State law enforcement certification with requirement to complete Indian Country Law Training within one (1) year of hire.</li><li style="color:#000000;line-height:normal">Must maintain firearm qualification and all required certifications.</li><li style="color:#000000;line-height:normal">All officers shall comply with BIA law enforcement standards and CFR requirements.</li></ul> PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: <ul><li style="line-height:normal">Ability to meet all physical demands of a field police officer, including pursuing suspects and lifting injured individuals.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Outdoor work in extreme weather conditions.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Shift work, nights, weekends, and holidays required.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Exposure to hazardous terrain, wild animals, and potentially hostile individuals.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Carrying of firearm and law enforcement equipment.</li></ul> KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and/or ABILITIES: <ul><li style="line-height:normal">Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Knowledge of wildlife management principles.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Knowledge of Tribal, Federal, and State conservation laws.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Ability to conduct investigations and write detailed reports.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Ability to communicate effectively with the public.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Ability to work independently in remote environments.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Physical ability to perform strenuous outdoor duties.</li><li style="line-height:normal">Cultural awareness and respect for Tribal traditions.</li></ul> PLEASE NOTE: P.L. 93-638, Indian Preference and Tribal Employment rights Ordinance. (T.E.R.O) will be practiced; however, all qualified applicants will be considered.*Please note that the job description is subject to change with or without prior notice.* Must pass background check and pre-employment drug screen. Job Posted by ApplicantPro

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