Wildlife Biologist & Field Data Specialist

Virginia Tech; Stafford (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tech seeks a Natural Resources Specialist to assist Marine Corps Base Quantico managers with wildlife management, monitoring, and conservation projects. You will collect field data, support habitat management, invasives control, game check operations, and related natural resource activities outdoors.

Responsibilities include data entry, QA/QC, data summaries, and communicating findings through reports and presentations; must be able to work in rough terrain in variable weather and pass

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Wildlife Science, Biology, Ecology, Forestry, Botany, Natural Resources, or a closely related field.
• Experience participating in wildlife surveys and biological field investigations.
• Working knowledge of common game and non-game wildlife species of the Mid-Atlantic region and the ability to identify species in the field.
• Experience navigating rough terrain using topographic maps, GPS units, and compass navigation techniques.
• Ability and willingness to work outdoors for extended periods in adverse weather and challenging field conditions.
• Valid driver's license and ability to successfully complete background checks required for access to military installations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, and Access), GPS equipment, and ESRI GIS software.
• Working ability to collect, manage, and maintain accurate field data records.

Responsibilities

• Assist wildlife management, monitoring, and conservation projects at Quantico.
• Collect field data and implement habitat management actions.
• Invasive species control and game check station operations.
• Data entry, QA/QC, data summarization.
• Communicate findings through written reports and oral presentations.

Skills

Wildlife survey experience

Field investigations

Outdoor work adaptability

Data entry & QA/QC

Report writing & presentations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Wildlife Science, Biology, Ecology, Forestry, Botany, Natural Resources, or a closely related field

Tools

GPS equipment

ESRI GIS software

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access)

Topographic maps & compass navigation

Job description

Virginia Tech seeks a Natural Resources Specialist to assist Marine Corps Base Quantico managers with wildlife management, monitoring, and conservation projects. You will collect field data, support habitat management, invasives control, game check operations, and related natural resource activities outdoors.

Responsibilities include data entry, QA/QC, data summaries, and communicating findings through reports and presentations; must be able to work in rough terrain in variable weather and pass