Please scroll down, To apply

Natural Resource Specialist - Biologist with Security Clearance

hiring now

Akima

2024-10-05 17:44:26

Job location Tullahoma, Tennessee, United States

Job type: fulltime

Job industry: I.T. & Communications

Job description

This is a natural resources specialist team member with a special interest in bat research responsible for management of flora and fauna on a 40,000 acre air force installation in Middle Tennessee. Responsibilities Provide technical expertise in restoration ecology, natural resource management, invasive species removal, and related disciplines Perform technical work including oversight of maintenance activities associated with restoration, monitoring and reporting for restoration projects on the ground, implementing restoration projects, providing input for landscape-level restoration planning, and site-specific design Perform listed species surveys Perform bat mist netting and acoustic monitoring of bat species.
Participate in development of conservation plans, and habitat management plans
Work with other biologists to perform natural resources field surveys for a variety of species (for example birds, reptiles, and insects)
Multi-disciplinary teamwork with biologists and foresters
Creative integration of natural resource analysis and project design
Coordinate with outside agencies such as the TWRA and USFWS
Provide an annual update to the Arnold AFB Integrated Natural Resource Management Plan
Provide an annual Biological Opinion report Perform other related duties and projects as required Qualifications Must be a U.S. citizen to work on Arnold AFB
Must be able to obtain a Secret security clearance
Must hold a Section 10 Endangered Species Permit for bats
Basic skills in ArcGIS Pro as well as experience with GPS and electronic data collection
Bachelor's degree in biology, ecology, forestry or related field
3-5 years' experience in a field-related position
Experience in biological survey fieldwork
Desired Qualifications: Basic to intermediate skills in statistical analysis Experience completing Habitat Restoration Maintenance and Monitoring Reports, Monitoring Plans, Biological Assessments, and/or EIR/EIS sections
Knowledge of major state and federal agencies (e.g., USFWS, TN Division of Natural Areas) and major regulatory frameworks (e.g., NEPA, ESA)

Inform a friend!

<!– job description page –>
Top