Natural Resources Specialist (team leader)
Natural Resources Specialist (team leader)
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Job Description
Job Description
This position supports a fisheries and aquatics resources science delivery program in partnership with the USDA Forest Service Southern Research Station Center for Aquatic Technology Transfer (CATT). The candidate will train supervise lead and manage field crews and technicians; develop and prepare fieldwork project logistics schedules methods manuals maps and electronic data entry forms. The candidate will participate in fieldwork data management and analysis in support of aquatics management and hurricane disaster recovery projects. Tasks will include the following: collection quality control and management of information for fish populations aquatic habitats and water quality; lead outreach programs; maintenance and safe use of field equipment; data analysis and report preparation. This position requires the incumbent to carry heavy backpacks in rough terrain hike several miles per day and work in remote areas. Alternate working hours are required and will include weekend work. This position requires extensive travel to national forests in the southeastern USA. Travel to field sites may last for periods of up to several weeks at a time followed by a return to Blacksburg VA with a short period of down time before re-deploying to another field site. Travel will occur throughout the year.
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree in fisheries wildlife biology hydrology watershed science or related fields or relevant experience; field experience ability to carry heavy backpacks in rough terrain ability to hike several miles per day and a positive attitude even under adverse field conditions.
Preferred Qualifications
Masters degree in fisheries wildlife biology hydrology watershed science or related fields; experience leading and supervising field-teams managing fieldwork projects working in streams or rivers working in remote areas working with partners in state and federal agencies and non-profit organizations and experience with GIS
Pay Band
4
Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Restricted
Hours per week
40
Review Date
8/28/25
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its mottoUt Prosim(That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is aninclusive communitydedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eightundergraduate colleges aschool of medicine aveterinary medicinecollegeGraduate School andHonors College.The university has a significant presence across Virginia including Blacksburg the greater Washington D.C. area the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke sites in Newport News and Richmond and numerousExtension officesandresearch centers.A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
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Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
