Rangeland, Wildlife & Fisheries Mangement
PhD student (The Sauer Wildlife Disease Ecology Lab at Rutgers University)
Rangeland, Wildlife & Fisheries Mangement, New Brunswick, New Jersey, us, 08933
Technical Assistance and Training Specialist
The Longleaf Alliance is seeking an experienced
Technical Assistance and Training Specialist
to advance longleaf restoration in the central portion of the natural range (preferred location in Alabama or Northwest Florida). Duties:
The Technical Assistance and Training Specialist is directly responsible for providing timely and science-based responses to requests for assistance through a variety of methods, including phone, email, question line or site visit. This professional also plays a key role in the support of landowner incentive programs, and in the delivery of the Longleaf Academy program, taking the lead where assigned on Academies, or providing high quality instruction in a supporting role. The Specialist will develop and lead workshops and field days as components of numerous grants; these may occur across the nine-state range as opportunities to collaborate arise. Training outreach is also done through brochures, flyers, webinars, and articles for publication in
The Longleaf Leader
or other publications. Presentation skills and leadership are also demonstrated through a variety of Longleaf Alliance events, including the Biennial Longleaf Conferences. The successful candidate must be detail-oriented and exceptional with organization, and demonstrate dedication, integrity, and commitment beyond question. Qualifications:
Applicants must have at a minimum, a bachelor’s degree in forestry, and at least four years of experience in the management and restoration of longleaf pine. An advanced degree in a compatible field is desired. The Specialist must have a passion for the longleaf ecosystem, an excellent personal and professional reputation and credibility in the Southeastern United States conservation community. A demonstrated ability to create effective relationships with staff, partners, landowners, donors, state and federal agencies, NGOs and other key constituencies is also needed. This position requires strong initiative, organizational, and interpersonal skills, as well as excellent written and oral communication skills. The ideal candidate would have a working knowledge of and/or experience in longleaf forest management and ecology, training and teaching of natural resource conservation, and the broader role of forestland management in the Southeastern United States, with preference for a registered/certified forester. To Apply:
Candidates are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and at least three references by October 15, 2025. Send application materials to ad@longleafalliance.org as one PDF file labeled with your first and last name. Questions can also be directed to Ad Platt, Vice President for Operations, by email. General Wyoming-based Position (Lander Region)
General Description:
Part of a team that develops, manages and maintains Wyoming Game and Fish Commission-owned and managed lands. This position co-manages, with a fellow biologist, approximately 77,000 acres in the Dubois area. As the Dubois Habitat and Access Biologist, you will develop habitats for diverse species and recreational facilities; duties include data collection, analysis, and reporting for WHMAs, PAAs, and Lander facilities. Heavy equipment operation and maintenance; public facility management; habitat development for aquatic and terrestrial wildlife. Project management, grant coordination, and coordination with private landowners and agencies. Regulatory compliance (OSHA, MSHA, DOT, ADA, DEQ, etc.) and contractor oversight. Qualifications include a bachelor’s level knowledge in wildlife management and related fields; driving record and CDL requirements; physical working conditions; and preference for experience with NRCS-RCPP programs. Notes: This is a separate listing with extensive qualifications, benefits, and application details. For full details, refer to the Wyoming posting sections in the original description. Clinic Manager (Raptor Education Group, Inc.)
Location:
N2160 W Rollwood Rd. Antigo, Wisconsin. REGI is a nonprofit dedicated to care and rehabilitation of native birds and public education on wildlife conservation. Position:
Clinic Manager. Full-time, permanent. Responsibilities include assisting the Executive Director with clinic operations, rehabilitation efforts, and staff scheduling. Strong organizational skills and experience in wildlife rehabilitation preferred. Salary: not listed; DOE. Hours typically 8am-4pm, with rotating weekends/holidays and a summer 10am-6pm shift. To Apply:
Email cover letter, resume, and references to samantha@raptoreducationgroup.org and marge@raptoreducationgroup.org with "Clinic Manager Application" in the subject line. PhD Graduate Research Assistantship: Spatially Explicit Decision Science for At-Risk Species Conservation
Oregon State University (Corvallis, Oregon). This is a PhD graduate research assistantship funded in part through DoD-related conservation work. Salary:
Annual stipend of $32,500, full tuition waiver, health insurance included. Closing Date: Until filled; selection by December 2025. Qualifications:
MS in ecology, wildlife biology, conservation biology, environmental science, applied mathematics, or related quantitative field; proficiency in R, Python, or MATLAB; GIS experience; strong quantitative and communication skills. Preference for Bayesian modeling, spatial statistics, species distribution modeling, population dynamics, and multi-objective optimization. RCPP Field Biologist/Forester (Biologist II Level) – Tall Timbers Research Station and Land Conservancy
Location:
Tall Timbers, 13093 Henry Beadel Drive, Tallahassee, Florida. Overview:
Full-time, non-exempt; NRCS Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) partner with responsibilities spanning site visits, GIS mapping, landowner coordination, NRCS contract support, habitat assessment, and project management for private lands in the Big Bend region. Responsibilities (time allocations are indicative):
45% field visits and baseline assessments; 40% land management plans and contract support; 10% outreach and extension services; 5% general support. Develop and apply GIS applications; coordinate with NRCS and private landowners; prepare reports and maps; manage grants and budgets. Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in natural resources, forestry, environmental science, or related; 1-2 years in wildlife management; valid driver’s license and clean three-year driving record required; CDL within one year preferred. Experience with heavy equipment, habitat management, and NRCS programs favored. Compensation: $50,000 - $56,000 per year with benefits. How to Apply:
Submit cover letter, resume, and references to brian.parker@wyo.gov. Other Opportunities
The description also includes additional roles at The Ember Alliance (Community Wildfire Protection Plan Project Manager) and other organizations with varied responsibilities spanning project management, community engagement, and CWPP development. Applicants should refer to the specific postings for each role for details on duties, qualifications, and application procedures.
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The Longleaf Alliance is seeking an experienced
Technical Assistance and Training Specialist
to advance longleaf restoration in the central portion of the natural range (preferred location in Alabama or Northwest Florida). Duties:
The Technical Assistance and Training Specialist is directly responsible for providing timely and science-based responses to requests for assistance through a variety of methods, including phone, email, question line or site visit. This professional also plays a key role in the support of landowner incentive programs, and in the delivery of the Longleaf Academy program, taking the lead where assigned on Academies, or providing high quality instruction in a supporting role. The Specialist will develop and lead workshops and field days as components of numerous grants; these may occur across the nine-state range as opportunities to collaborate arise. Training outreach is also done through brochures, flyers, webinars, and articles for publication in
The Longleaf Leader
or other publications. Presentation skills and leadership are also demonstrated through a variety of Longleaf Alliance events, including the Biennial Longleaf Conferences. The successful candidate must be detail-oriented and exceptional with organization, and demonstrate dedication, integrity, and commitment beyond question. Qualifications:
Applicants must have at a minimum, a bachelor’s degree in forestry, and at least four years of experience in the management and restoration of longleaf pine. An advanced degree in a compatible field is desired. The Specialist must have a passion for the longleaf ecosystem, an excellent personal and professional reputation and credibility in the Southeastern United States conservation community. A demonstrated ability to create effective relationships with staff, partners, landowners, donors, state and federal agencies, NGOs and other key constituencies is also needed. This position requires strong initiative, organizational, and interpersonal skills, as well as excellent written and oral communication skills. The ideal candidate would have a working knowledge of and/or experience in longleaf forest management and ecology, training and teaching of natural resource conservation, and the broader role of forestland management in the Southeastern United States, with preference for a registered/certified forester. To Apply:
Candidates are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and at least three references by October 15, 2025. Send application materials to ad@longleafalliance.org as one PDF file labeled with your first and last name. Questions can also be directed to Ad Platt, Vice President for Operations, by email. General Wyoming-based Position (Lander Region)
General Description:
Part of a team that develops, manages and maintains Wyoming Game and Fish Commission-owned and managed lands. This position co-manages, with a fellow biologist, approximately 77,000 acres in the Dubois area. As the Dubois Habitat and Access Biologist, you will develop habitats for diverse species and recreational facilities; duties include data collection, analysis, and reporting for WHMAs, PAAs, and Lander facilities. Heavy equipment operation and maintenance; public facility management; habitat development for aquatic and terrestrial wildlife. Project management, grant coordination, and coordination with private landowners and agencies. Regulatory compliance (OSHA, MSHA, DOT, ADA, DEQ, etc.) and contractor oversight. Qualifications include a bachelor’s level knowledge in wildlife management and related fields; driving record and CDL requirements; physical working conditions; and preference for experience with NRCS-RCPP programs. Notes: This is a separate listing with extensive qualifications, benefits, and application details. For full details, refer to the Wyoming posting sections in the original description. Clinic Manager (Raptor Education Group, Inc.)
Location:
N2160 W Rollwood Rd. Antigo, Wisconsin. REGI is a nonprofit dedicated to care and rehabilitation of native birds and public education on wildlife conservation. Position:
Clinic Manager. Full-time, permanent. Responsibilities include assisting the Executive Director with clinic operations, rehabilitation efforts, and staff scheduling. Strong organizational skills and experience in wildlife rehabilitation preferred. Salary: not listed; DOE. Hours typically 8am-4pm, with rotating weekends/holidays and a summer 10am-6pm shift. To Apply:
Email cover letter, resume, and references to samantha@raptoreducationgroup.org and marge@raptoreducationgroup.org with "Clinic Manager Application" in the subject line. PhD Graduate Research Assistantship: Spatially Explicit Decision Science for At-Risk Species Conservation
Oregon State University (Corvallis, Oregon). This is a PhD graduate research assistantship funded in part through DoD-related conservation work. Salary:
Annual stipend of $32,500, full tuition waiver, health insurance included. Closing Date: Until filled; selection by December 2025. Qualifications:
MS in ecology, wildlife biology, conservation biology, environmental science, applied mathematics, or related quantitative field; proficiency in R, Python, or MATLAB; GIS experience; strong quantitative and communication skills. Preference for Bayesian modeling, spatial statistics, species distribution modeling, population dynamics, and multi-objective optimization. RCPP Field Biologist/Forester (Biologist II Level) – Tall Timbers Research Station and Land Conservancy
Location:
Tall Timbers, 13093 Henry Beadel Drive, Tallahassee, Florida. Overview:
Full-time, non-exempt; NRCS Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) partner with responsibilities spanning site visits, GIS mapping, landowner coordination, NRCS contract support, habitat assessment, and project management for private lands in the Big Bend region. Responsibilities (time allocations are indicative):
45% field visits and baseline assessments; 40% land management plans and contract support; 10% outreach and extension services; 5% general support. Develop and apply GIS applications; coordinate with NRCS and private landowners; prepare reports and maps; manage grants and budgets. Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in natural resources, forestry, environmental science, or related; 1-2 years in wildlife management; valid driver’s license and clean three-year driving record required; CDL within one year preferred. Experience with heavy equipment, habitat management, and NRCS programs favored. Compensation: $50,000 - $56,000 per year with benefits. How to Apply:
Submit cover letter, resume, and references to brian.parker@wyo.gov. Other Opportunities
The description also includes additional roles at The Ember Alliance (Community Wildfire Protection Plan Project Manager) and other organizations with varied responsibilities spanning project management, community engagement, and CWPP development. Applicants should refer to the specific postings for each role for details on duties, qualifications, and application procedures.
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