What are the responsibilities and job description for the Natural Resources Specialist position at Versar, Inc.?
Versar, Inc. is a global project management company based in the Washington, DC metropolitan area, with project offices around the world. Since 1969, Versar has provided technical and management support to federal, state, and local government clients as well as to industries worldwide, delivering construction management, security services, environmental sciences, and engineering infrastructure solutions. Versar offers tailored and secure solutions in harsh environments providing clients with comprehensive engineering and construction management, environmental and professional services.
Versar, Inc. is seeking a Natural Resources Specialist to support our operations at Fort Huachuca, AZ. This position will perform activities to support the government in natural resources management, including in the areas of wildlife management and the protection of threatened and endangered species. Primary work location is Fort Huachuca, Sierra Vista, AZ.
Responsibilities
The responsibilities of this position are to provide a broad range of natural resources management support under the direction of the Government Threatened and Endangered Species (TES) Biologist. This support will be focused on TES species and Sikes Act related project work. This will include invasive flora and fauna management, game management, human-wildlife conflicts, habitat management, flora and fauna surveys, field data analysis and management, Geographic Information System (GIS), and public outreach.
This work requires highly flexible work hours (i.e., at all hours of the day or night any day of the week) and the ability to conduct work under physically strenuous and somewhat dangerous conditions (e.g., steep mountainous terrain, wildlife encounters, etc.) During peak wildlife season, this position may be required to adjust work hours to provide full coverage for wildlife responses. Continuing medical monitoring is required for personnel that are applying/spraying herbicides and personnel are required to have current rabies vaccinations. Upon accepting this position, training and certification requirements include: ATV training, 4-Wheel Drive training, Ladder Safety, Wilderness First Responder or Wilderness First Aid Certification, continual State Certification and License for Herbicide application, and Enclosed Spaces training.
Requirements
- A Master’s degree or a Bachelor’s degree with a clear work history of conducting field work for wildlife biology, project management, and professional quality report writing skills.
- Acceptable degree fields for this position include conservation biology, wildlife biology, biology or other natural resource degree
- At least 2 years demonstrable experience, skills, and expertise in biological field methods, including the following:
- Global Positioning System (GPS) use
- Oral and written communication (specifically, technical report writing)
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office suite and ArcGIS
- A willingness and skill in learning new programs that may be required in the fulfillment of this position
- A working knowledge of relevant natural resource laws and regulations
