Job Description

A Natural Resource Specialist III (Wildlife Biologist) fulltime (40hours/week) university staff position is available with the Virginia Tech Conservation Management Institute to support a variety of ongoing research and management projects at Marine Corps Base- Quantico, Virginia. The position will be located at Marine Corps Bas-Quantico, Virginia near Stafford, Virginia.

Required Qualifications

1) A B.S. in Botany, Biology, Ecology, Wildlife Sciences, Forestry, Environmental Science or related field. 2). Demonstrated experience in the management and performance of field sampling and natural resource survey techniques. 3). Experience navigating over rough terrain using topography maps, GPS and compass and must be willing to work in adverse weather and field conditions. 4). Demonstrated expertise in basic ecological and wildlife survey protocols. 5). Experience with Global Positioning Systems and ESRI based GIS software a plus. 6). Ability to perform basic statistical analysis of field data and report findings of research through written and oral communication. 7). Valid Drivers License.

Preferred Qualifications

1) Masters degree in in Botany, Biology, Ecology, Wildlife Sciences, Forestry, Environmental Science or related field. 2) Experience in operating equipment commonly used in conservation and land management such as boats, chain saws, weed and brush cutters, agricultural tractors, front-end loader, bull dozers, soil tillage and planting implements, off-road vehicles, and trucks.

Pay Band

4

Appointment Type

Restricted

Review Date

1/16/2024

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight , a , a college, , and . The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous and . A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.