CPNRD RECEPTION/ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT
The Central Platte Natural Resources District is accepting applications for a District Secretarial Position located at the Natural Resources Conservation Service – Grand Island Field Office.
Office walk-in and telephone reception and administrative support for 4-5 employees. Requires computer skills (Microsoft Office); document preparation, filing & maintenance; supplies purchasing; client follow-up; and scheduling assistance. Background investigation is required. Full-time, excellent benefits.
Apply by sending your resume to: Kelly Cole, Central Platte NRD 215 Kaufman Avenue Grand Island NE 68803 or cole@cpnrd.org.
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PHEASANTS FOREVER AND QUAIL FOREVER-The Habitat Organization
JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Prescribed Fire Specialist in Nebraska – two positions
Application Deadline: November 7, 2023
Location: Nebraska – Location flexible, regionally based
Anticipated Start Date: December 4, 2023
Overview:
Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever is seeking 2 qualified Prescribed Fire Specialists to increase prescribed fire capacity throughout Nebraska in partnership with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission (NGPC). Primary responsibilities of this position include the development of training workshops for private landowners, resource professionals and other stakeholders. Participate in, coordinate, and lead prescribed fire training burns. Coordinate, assist, and start local Prescribed Burn Associations (PBAs) as needed. Write and review prescribed burn plans for private landowners and wildlife biologists. This position will require a self-starter with excellent communication and organizational skills, and a strong work ethic. This effort will provide an opportunity to make significant contributions to the conservation of natural resources in Nebraska. This position will be a full-time employee of Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever.
Duties:
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. Bachelor’s degree in wildlife biology, plant ecology, range management, or closely related natural resources field preferred. Prior prescribed fire training and field experience required. Prior experience with private lands conservation and land management is also preferred.
Starting Salary: $47,000 + Benefits (see benefits summary on our Careers page at www.pheasantsforever.org/jobs )
To Apply: Please combine your cover letter, resume and 3 references into a single MS Word document or Adobe Acrobat file before uploading to the “Resume” area on your application on our Recruitment website at www.pheasantsforever.org/jobs. **Please title your attachment as LASTNAME_PFAPPLICATION
For more information about the position, contact Brian Teeter, Nebraska Prescribed Fire Coordinator at: bteeter@pheasantsforever.org
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.