Illinois/Indiana/Kentucky Regional Biologist

Big Rivers Field Office, O’Fallon, Illinois The Illinois/Indiana/Kentucky Regional Biologist will be part of the Great Lakes/Atlantic Regional Office of Ducks Unlimited, Inc. The Individual will be highly motivated and be an experienced professional that will lead and advance DU’s conservation efforts in the Big Rivers Initiative States of Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky.

Qualifications

Candidate must have at a minimum a Bachelor of Science degree in a natural resources field. An advanced degree is preferred. A waterfowl biology and wetland ecology emphasis are highly desirable. Knowledge of wetland restoration, freshwater wetland ecology, large floodplain restoration, climate resiliency, and wildlife habitat management are preferred. Applicants must have a basic knowledge of state and federal lands protection programs and applicable laws, and state and federal wetland conservation programs, policies, and laws. Excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as inter‑personal skills, are required.



Proven grant writing and administrative skills are desired, as is a track record of successfully leading a landscape level program with diverse partnerships. Knowledge of regional conservation issues and experience managing and delivering large scale, complex conservation programs are important, as is experience with project management.

Candidate must be able and willing to travel frequently, including overnight travel. This position will require occasional outside work, possibly in inclement weather, and may require physical exertion or lifting as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities

This position will report directly to the Manager of Conservation Programs (MCP) in the Big Rivers Initiative Region of the GLAR.

The candidate will be responsible for the management of program operations including project identification, development, and delivery, prepara

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