Anticipated Start Date: May 2026 (seasonal position with potential to become full-time after 10/1/2026 based on funding availability)

• Implement and monitor habitat improvement projects on US Fish and Wildlife Service Waterfowl Production Areas, MT FWP WMA’s, and PF owned lands within the Mission Valley.
• Operate machinery required to implement habitat management projects such as tractors, ATV’s, UTV’s, pickups, trailers, seeders, irrigation, and others.
• Set up and maintain necessary equipment for implementing projects such as tractors, seeders, irrigation infrastructure, etc.
• Coordinate with and support partner organization (PF chapter, MT FWP, CSKT, USFWS)  activities to implement conservation practices.
• Work with contractors and vendors to purchase services and equipment.
• Perform project site visits and checkouts to ensure work is completed on schedule.
• Work within tight deadlines and manage conflicting demands while successfully operating in a dynamic work environment with minimal direction from supervisor.
• Share a vision and passion for natural resource management and conservation practices with diverse populations, using educational concepts and values along with strong communication skills.
• Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with partners, PF, USFWS, LCCD, IWJV and NRCS staff, interns, private landowners and residents, and other community members and stakeholders to produce high quality, cost-effective work products.
• Write reports, track work progress, prepare and record program/project data and records.
• Travel to various locations throughout Lake County and occasionally throughout the State.
• Work occasional weekend and weekday evening events.
• Farming/implementation work must get done when conditions allow, long hours may be required to complete this work during field seasons.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Experience implementing farming work, conservation practices, irrigation systems, invasive species management, and machinery operation.
• Experience or knowledge of collaborative conservation and management and/or integrated wildlife management is preferred.
• Understanding of habitat management at a landscape scale preferred.
• Experience in knowledge and principles of project management, concepts of project constraints, and ability to manage and apply those principles preferred.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision and with diverse clientele.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with landowners, the public, and partner agencies.
• Knowledge of wildlife ecology and habitat management objectives is preferred.
• Excellent verbal/written communication, coordination, and organizational skills.
• Valid driver’s license and skillset to drive at high elevation, and often remote locations, on a regular basis and occasionally during inclement weather.
• Computer skills are required, and applicant should be familiar with ARC GIS, Word, and Excel.
• Physical ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time over rough terrain; lift and move material weighing up to 50 pounds; work in all types of weather conditions.
• Basic understanding/knowledge USFWS agency, policy, planning, clearances, regulations, etc. is preferred.

• 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.
• Vehicle stipend of up to $300/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.