These positions will be employees of and supervised by Pheasants Forever, Inc. and Quail Forever (PFQF), with daily instruction, quality assurance, training, and workload prioritization provided by USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and the PF Senior Farm Bill Biologist. Two vacancies are available. The primary duty stations will be located in the Normal USDA Service Center and Cambridge USDA Service Center. Occasional service to counties outside the primary 5-6 county work area may be required to address annual workload variance and assist teammates and partners. The biologist will work in joint capacity with NRCS, IDNR, and other partners to promote, accelerate enrollment, coordinate, and implement the conservation provisions of the Federal Farm Bill and other related wildlife conservation programs. This position will also meet with local chapters of Pheasants Forever and other local partners to influence habitat management efforts and participate in statewide habitat meetings.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities include a strong background in prescribed fire, both implementation and education.