Desert Wildlife Biologist & Project Lead

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Part time

Job summary

Virginia Tech is seeking a Wildlife Biologist to support a National Park Service project in the desert Southwest. The role combines project management with technical wildlife biology tasks, requiring strong collaboration with federal agencies and park staff.

The successful candidate will oversee resource allocation, staff coordination, data management and reporting, and frequent travel may be required. A PhD in a natural resources field or a substantial BS with relevant experience is required.

Qualifications

• PhD in a natural resources discipline or a B.S. with significant experience with state/federal natural resource agencies or NGOs.
• Specific experience working with the NPS in the Southwestern US and desert systems.
• Specialized experience operating remote camera traps for scientific investigations including proper analysis and reporting techniques.

Responsibilities

• Project management tasks including resource allocation, staffing, and communications.
• Communication and collaboration with NPS collaborators and park representatives.
• Execution of project tasks including permits, materials purchasing and management, personnel supervision, data management, data analysis, and reporting.
• Other necessary project-related tasks as identified and agreed upon

Skills

Project management

Communication with collaborators

Data analysis

Data management

Staff supervision

Education

PhD in natural resources

B.S. with significant agency experience

Tools

Remote camera traps

Geospatial data creation

Office software proficiency

Job description

Virginia Tech is seeking a Wildlife Biologist to support a National Park Service project in the desert Southwest. The role combines project management with technical wildlife biology tasks, requiring strong collaboration with federal agencies and park staff.

The successful candidate will oversee resource allocation, staff coordination, data management and reporting, and frequent travel may be required. A PhD in a natural resources field or a substantial BS with relevant experience is required.