Desert Wildlife Biologist & Project Lead (NPS)

Virginia Tech; Virginia; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Virginia Tech is seeking a Wildlife Biologist to support a National Park Service project in the desert Southwest. The role focuses on project management, staffing, and liaison with park representatives to execute technical tasks and ensure timely reporting.

The successful candidate will have a PhD (or BS with significant relevant experience), experience with NPS projects in the southwestern US, and expertise in remote camera traps, data management, and reporting.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide project management tasks including resource allocation, staffing, and communications for the NPS project.
• Coordinate communication and collaboration with NPS collaborators and park representatives.
• Execute required project technical tasks including obtaining permits, materials purchasing and management, personnel supervision, data management, data analysis, and project reporting.
• May travel out of state frequently for extended periods and travel readiness as part of role.

Skills

Remote camera traps

Project management

Data analysis

Education

PhD or BS + experience

Job description

Virginia Tech is seeking a Wildlife Biologist to support a National Park Service project in the desert Southwest. The role focuses on project management, staffing, and liaison with park representatives to execute technical tasks and ensure timely reporting.

The successful candidate will have a PhD (or BS with significant relevant experience), experience with NPS projects in the southwestern US, and expertise in remote camera traps, data management, and reporting.