The Role
Assist Pheasants Forever and wildlife biologists with habitat management in Nebraska’s Loess Canyons, primarily removing Eastern Red Cedar using hand and power tools. Maintain equipment, collect research data, complete work and treatment records, follow safety procedures, and coordinate with landowners, government staff, and conservation representatives. Work independently in adverse weather while completing required training and following detailed instructions.
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Locations: North Platte, Nebraska
Application Deadline: September 8th
Anticipated Start and End Dates: October 13th through December 18th with flexibility
Salary Information: $22 per hour. 32-40 hours per week.
Duties: Work in a joint capacity with Pheasants Forever, Inc. (PF), in the Loess Canyons of Nebraska removing scattered Eastern Red Cedar. Activities may include hand cutting cedar trees with a variety of hand tools. Interns will work closely with multiple wildlife biologists assisting with various projects related to wildlife management.
Required 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. Applicant must be interested or possess a degree in wildlife management or closely related natural resources field.
Application:
To apply, visit our website at: www.pheasantsforever.org/jobs ONLY APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH THE PHEASANTS FOREVER WEBSITE WILL BE ACCEPTED. Please combine a cover letter that outlines your experience and interest in this position, along with a resume, and 3 references, as one MS Word document or Adobe Acrobat PDF file. PLEASE CLEARLY INDICATE LOCATION PREFERENCE OR SIMPLY SAY “NO LOCATION PREFERENCE”
For more information about the position, contact: Andy Houser, Farm Bill Manager at (308)340-7929 or [email protected]
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.
Application Deadline: September 8th
Anticipated Start and End Dates: October 13th through December 18th with flexibility
Salary Information: $22 per hour. 32-40 hours per week.
Duties: Work in a joint capacity with Pheasants Forever, Inc. (PF), in the Loess Canyons of Nebraska removing scattered Eastern Red Cedar. Activities may include hand cutting cedar trees with a variety of hand tools. Interns will work closely with multiple wildlife biologists assisting with various projects related to wildlife management.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Must be able to work effectively with private landowners, governmental agency staff and conservation organization representatives.
- Ability to work independently with little supervision.
- Ability to work under adverse weather conditions.
- Must be in physical shape to operate hand tools, power tools, and specialized equipment such as chainsaws, loppers and brush cutters. As assigned by crew leader.
- Perform equipment and tool maintenance to ensure readiness and accountability of assigned gear.
- Complete daily work logs, time reports and treatment accomplishment records.
- Must be able to follow detailed verbal and written instructions.
- Valid driver’s license required with an acceptable driving record.
- Complete and comprehend all training as directed by supervisor(s).
- Abide by all company policies, rules and safety regulations as directed.
- Collect research data concerning tree cutting.
Training and Experience Guideline:
Any combination of training and/or experience that will enable the applicant to possess the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Applicant must be interested or possess a degree in wildlife management or closely related natural resources field.
Application:
To apply, visit our website at: www.pheasantsforever.org/jobs ONLY APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH THE PHEASANTS FOREVER WEBSITE WILL BE ACCEPTED. Please combine a cover letter that outlines your experience and interest in this position, along with a resume, and 3 references, as one MS Word document or Adobe Acrobat PDF file. PLEASE CLEARLY INDICATE LOCATION PREFERENCE OR SIMPLY SAY “NO LOCATION PREFERENCE”
For more information about the position, contact: Andy Houser, Farm Bill Manager at (308)340-7929 or [email protected]
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.
Skills Required
- Interest in or degree in wildlife management or a closely related natural resources field
- Ability to work effectively with private landowners, governmental agency staff, and conservation organization representatives
- Ability to work independently with little supervision
- Ability to work under adverse weather conditions
- Physical ability to operate hand tools, power tools, chainsaws, loppers, brush cutters, and specialized equipment
- Ability to perform equipment and tool maintenance
- Ability to complete daily work logs, time reports, and treatment accomplishment records
- Ability to follow detailed verbal and written instructions
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
- Ability to complete and comprehend supervisor-directed training
- Ability to follow company policies, rules, and safety regulations
- Ability to collect research data concerning tree cutting
- Cover letter, resume, and three references submitted as one Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat PDF document
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The Company
What We Do
Pheasants Forever is a non-profit conservation organization dedicated to conserving pheasants, quail, and other wildlife through habitat improvements, public access, education, and conservation advocacy.
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