What are the responsibilities and job description for the Natural Resource Specialist - Biologist position at Seneca Resources?
Overview:
Seneca Resources is looking for a Biologist to join our natural resources specialist team. The new team member will be a specialist in bat research responsible for the 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 the 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 Qualification requirements:
- 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)
About Seneca Resources:
Seneca Resources is client driven provider of strategic Information Technology consulting services and Workforce Solutions to government and industry. Seneca Resources is a leading IT services provider with offices in Reston, Virginia, Alabama and Columbia, Maryland that service clients throughout the United States. The key to our success lies within our strong corporate culture which drives our business. We challenge our staff through engaging work, and we reward our staff through competitive compensation, extensive professional training, and excellent opportunities for career advancement. In turn, we look for only the best and brightest to join our team. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workplace.
