SC Habitat Specialist

Job description

Habitat Specialist Location: Columbia, South Carolina: Application Deadline: Open Continuous until Filled Anticipated State Date : April 2026 Overview: This position is part of a partnership between Pheasants and Quail Forever (QF), The Longleaf Alliance, South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR), and The Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) and several other agencies. Under the direction of the Quail Forever SC Prescribed Fire Coordinator, incumbents will conduct prescribed fire and habitat management work on cooperating private land as well as targeted public lands within designated priority geographies within South Carolina as part of the state’s Quail management program. These positions are full-time, permanent employees of Quail Forever and will receive daily leadership from QF staff. This position will be in the Columbia, SC area. This position is currently funded through Sept 30, 2027. The continuation of the position is dependent on the acquisition of additional funding. Job Duties: The incumbents will conduct wildlife habitat management practices throughout multiple priority areas. Major responsibilities include: - Implementing Prescribed Fire and habi...