Overview: This position is part of a partnership between Kansas Dept. of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism, and Habitat Forever, LLC (HF). Under the direction of KDWPT Staff, incumbent will conduct habitat management work on cooperating private land within designated priority geographies within Kansas as part of the state’s ‘Habitat First’ program.  They are full-time, permanent employees of Habitat Forever and will receive daily leadership from KDWPT staff. This position will be located in Dodge City. The habitat specialist will be completing habitat improvement projects across southwest Kansas.  Priorities include implementing Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) mid-contract management practices, Wetland Reserve (WRE) habitat management, and Walk-In Hunting Area