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Ashton, Id

For nearly three decades, HFF has been the voice of the Henry’s Fork, its steward, its public educator, its researcher, and its scientific expert. HFF employs a highly qualified staff of scientists and natural resource experts responsible for identifying, researching, and undertaking opportunities to protect, restore, and conserve the Henry’s Fork watershed and a professional fundraising staff to support these efforts. Each year HFF continues the work at the core of its mission through the following programs:Science and Technology Farms and FishSouth Fork InitiativeOutreach and Education• Improve fisheries: Research, identify, and implement projects to improve the Henry's Fork wild trout fishery and angling experience in this famous river.• Keep water in the river: Fish rarely get a seat at the table in water planning, especially during droughts, but federally-mandated drought management planning for the Henry’s Fork made HFF the Voice of the River. HFF’s advocacy for crucial winter stream flows has kept water in the river when juvenile trout need it most.• Cultivate future advocates for the Henry’s Fork: HFF recognizes that future generations of Foundation members and local residents will determine the fate of the Henry’s Fork. HFF seeks to expand education and outreach programs such as Trout in the Classroom (5th grade) and student internships.• Maintain river access: HFF works with local landowners, and federal, state, and county agencies to improve public access sites to the benefit of all anglers.HFF also provides leadership in the watershed through co-facilitation of the Henry's Fork Watershed Council.

Wyoming

Completed 18 NRCS Conservation Activity Plans (CAP’s) through the Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP) and Sage Grouse Initiative (SGI) for ranches in Platte, Albany, and Carbon Counties, WY under the Certified Technical Service Provider program. Coordinated the work with ranch owners, Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) District Conservationists, and Little Snake River Conservation District. These planning efforts were the initial step for these producers to move towards specific conservation goals. Additionally, I am currently working with ranch owners in Bannock County, Idaho to complete a comprehensive ranch management plan.

Salida, Co

Permanent Land Protection – The Lands Program Manager is directed to provide field based leadership and management for the RMEF land protection program in Colorado and New Mexico. This position seeks opportunities for fee title acquisitions, donated and purchased conservation easements, assembles land exchanges, and facilitates land donations. The position assists in developing focus areas and plans where land projects will be pursued. From 2008 through 2011 there were 16 conservation easements completed. Over $8M was secured for future CO conservation easement projects through Colorado Parks and Wildlife programs in 2011.Stewardship - The Lands Program Manager is responsible for coordinating and overseeing the stewardship of over 80 conservation easements in Colorado and New Mexico. Also, manage and coordinate the record keeping and status of those CE’s with RMEF national lands and legal staff. Lands Transactions - The incumbent is responsible for assessing the priority for projects, determining the type of transaction, negotiating the terms and conditions and drafting conservation easement deeds. Handle conservation easement amendments as they arise, preparing and presenting appropriate documents and coordinating with all parties pertinent to the transaction. Contracting for appraisals, ensuring due-diligence and coordination of legal review is required.Agency and Organizational Interaction - The Lands Program Manager must effectively network with a variety of agencies, corporations, land trusts, conservation organizations, and individuals to seek projects and partnerships. Developed and negotiated the current NRCS/RMEF joint position located in Craig, CO. Public Relations - Preparing land project summaries, assisting in land project dedications, and speaking at selected events is necessary to enhance RMEF’s visibility.

Rock Springs, Wy

Position is responsible for representing the WGFD in all facets of the WLCI (Wyoming Landscape Conservation Initiative) and participating on the Coordination Team (federal partner coordination team members from BLM, USFWS, and USGS are GS 12-13). The WLCI is a multiple partner initiative with representation from the county commissioners, local conservation districts, BLM, USFS, USGS, USFWS, and Wyoming Department of Agriculture. Additionally, partnership with private landowners, agricultural operators, energy companies, Intermountain West Joint Venture, NPS, Bureau of Reclamation, consultants, and the Jonah Interagency Office exist at various levels of the WLCI. The WGFD Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that communication and partnerships are present between all of the partners (even those relationships with negative history). The position is also responsible for creating a Strategic Plan, Operational Plan, ranking criteria, and other documents necessary to the WLCI. The WLCI Coordinator also works closely with staff from BLM and WGFD to craft assistance agreements necessary to implement WLCI habitat projects (various methods and techniques) and works with WGFD services division personnel to develop the necessary framework for conservation easements and provide funding for approved easements. Position is the lead for constructing and facilitating Local Project Development Teams in key geographical locations. Local Project Development Teams include all of the partners with representation in the WLCI plus additional interested stakeholders.

S. Idaho

Works with volunteers and fifteen local chapters to efficiently raise funds used to further the mission of the RMEF. Works closely with federal and state agencies to distribute Project Advisory Committee (PAC) funds to worthy wildlife habitat projects. Seeks landowners interested in conservation easements and land acquisitions. This position also works to steward donors with the inclination and ability to partner financially with the RMEF to further mission accomplishment.

Co, Ok, Tx

All facets of Pheasants Forever Inc. business are included in the job description for this position. The Regional Wildlife Biologist also sits on state and local committees such as the Republican Rivers Habitat Partnership Program, state watershed work groups and USFWS planning committees. In addition, the Regional Wildlife Biologist works closely with the Colorado Division of Wildlife to educate landowners about the state and federal conservation programs available.

Jay Em, Wy

Manage a 10,000-acre bison ranch in eastern Wyoming that ran approximately 500+ calves and yearlings. Communicate with the owner and general manager of the Wyoming operations to set goals and develop objectives for this relatively new enterprise. Execute all daily operations of the ranch including range monitoring, grazing system establishment, water management, stock feeding and ground maintenance. Coordinate and produce annual budget, work with local NRCS office and conservation district through CRP, EQIP, WHIP and local programs to fund and accomplish wildlife habitat/land restoration projects. Worked jointly with the Goshen County Weed and Pest District to formulate a weed management plan for leafy spurge and Canada thistle.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Wildlife Biology, Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Student Chapter of The Wildlife SocietyFW 467 Wildlife Nutrition; RS 651 Range Plant Production.

Non Profit Managment, Certificate

The Program explores 8 key areas of nonprofit management through courses taught by instructors who are established practitioners.

Nrcs Technical Assistance

All facets of NRCS Conservation Training NRCS Sage Grouse Initiative Training

Ranching For Profit, Certificate

Economics & People Apply the 3 secrets for increasing profit to your farm or ranch. Economics & Finance Complete an enterprise analysis.

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