KS Conservation Delivery Specialist

The KS Conservation Delivery Specialist will provide conservation technical assistance and conservation program delivery to private landowners within the Red Hills Eco-Region of Kansas and other priority areas. The position will work in a joint capacity with USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and other State and Federal partners to promote, accelerate enrollment, coordinate, and implement the conservation provisions of the Federal Farm Bill and other wildlife related conservation programs with a heavy emphasis on the Great Plains Grassland Initiative (GPGI).

Requirements

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with landowners and partner agencies
• Ability to work independently with little supervision and with diverse clientele
• Knowledge of wildlife ecology, grassland, wetland, and early succession habitat management
• Experience or knowledge of woody encroachment and treatment, grazing/rangeland management and/or prescribed fire is preferred
• Understanding of habitat management at a landscape scale
• Knowledge of managing rangeland threats, applied fire ecology, range management and habitat management objectives
• Knowledge of conservation and wildlife habitat programs provided by federal (i.e., Farm Bill, US Fish and Wildlife Service), state, & local entities
• Excellent verbal and written communication, coordination, and organizational skills
• Proficiency with ArcGIS and Conservation Desktop
• Valid driver’s license required with an acceptable driving record and history
• Must be able to obtain USDA Federal Security Clearance

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan
• Student Loan Reimbursement
• Performance-Based Yearly Increases