Stephen F. Austin State University

The Upland Game Bird Habitat Specialist is an opportunity to work with a team of conservation professionals and partnering landowners to implement on-the ground habitat enhancements to benefit upland game bird and other wildlife, as well as the recreating public. The position is located in Northeast Montana within an area that holds some of the most productive upland game bird habitat in the state, interspersed with small towns that offer basic medical and basic shopping facilities. These communities represent excellent hometown values and affordable housing. Outdoor recreational opportunities abound with excellent upland and waterfowl hunting, birding, big game hunting, hiking, and fishing.

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You must apply through the State of Montana Career site. This position closes at 11:59 PM Mountain Time on March 23, 2025.

The specialist is primarily responsible for implementing FWP's Upland Game Bird Enhancement Program (UGBEP) in Northeast Montana (FWP Region 6) through working with landowners, conservation partners, sportspersons, and FWP personnel in promoting, locating, evaluating, designing, coordinating, and monitoring upland game bird habitat enhancement and conservation projects on private and public lands. When and where appropriate, wetland habitat enhancement, long-term conservation projects and releasing pen-raised pheasants, and game bird surveys will be included in the specialist's work.

Requirements

The knowledge, skills, and abilities of this position are normally attained through combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in wildlife biology, range science, fish and wildlife management, animal ecology, biology, or a closely related field and some related work experience OR at least 5 years of work experience that is specifically related to skill sets and abilities needed for these positions. Combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

The Specialist will work out of a home office within 50 miles of Plentywood and needs to be self-motivated, willing to initiate contact with landowners and partners daily, and able to work with minimal supervision. The incumbent must be able to work outdoors sometimes in adverse weather conditions. Personal accountability is critical, and ownership of one's work is immense. Daily travel with provided vehicle within the immediate 100 miles of home office is frequent.