Natural Resource Specialist - Biologist

OverviewThis 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)

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).Job: Health, Safety & EnvironmentalTravel: NoneOrganization: AID - Akima Intra-DataClearance: Able to Obtain SecretWork Type: On-SiteRemote: NoReqID: 2024-13314