What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Wildlife Biologist position at ManTech?
Join ManTech's Natural Resources team in Lompoc, CA and kickstart your career in wildlife biology! We're seeking a motivated Junior Biologist to support critical monitoring programs at Vandenberg Space Force Base. This full-time position offers the opportunity to gain valuable experience in a dynamic environment. While the position is based in our Lompoc office, we are open to a hybrid work schedule for the right candidate.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Support established field work which will include routine night spotlight surveys for herpetofauna, daytime seine surveys, placing and maintaining audio recorders, performing habitat assessments and mapping, and mark/recapture techniques for various wildlife species.
Responsible for leading fieldwork both independently and in a team environment, inputting and summarizing data, and occasionally contributing written information to technical reports.
Minimum Qualifications:
B.S. in Ecology, Wildlife Biology, Environmental Science, or related field
4 years of professional wildlife biology experience with a focus on field work
Demonstrated experience leading field biology projects, conducting biological surveys/assessments, and strong data QA/QC skills
Specialized work or research experience focused in wildlife biology
The position will require travel throughout Santa Barbara County and may require travel throughout the southwest region; work vehicles are provided for travel to work sites
Ability to work 30% in office, and 70% in the field depending on the season
Preferred/ Desired:
Federal 10(a)(1)(a) permits for CA wildlife species
Experience with natural resource management or environmental compliance and permitting for the Department of Defense
Master’s degree in ecology, wildlife biology, environmental science, or related
Research experience with amphibians and/or reptiles
Ability to identify key characteristics of CA plant species and use dichotomous keys
GIS experience (e.g., spatial analysis and producing figures for reports)
Possession of recovery permit with authorization for handling California red-legged frog, or the qualifications that would enable approval from the US Fish and Wildlife Service to do so
Physical Requirements:
The candidate must be comfortable working outdoors and may encounter typical field hazards such as poison oak, ticks, and other nuisance species
Office work entails stationary sitting positions up to 50% time
Operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer
Lift and haul weight occasionally up to 50 lbs at a time
Hike rugged, uneven terrain often at night
Operate 4WD and other all terrain vehicles occasionally trailering heavy loads
Navigate using GPS in remote settings
