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Natural Resource Specialist III, Wildlife Biologist
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- Req#: 534668_fylhCNcbZw9G
Employer Industry: Environmental Research and Conservation
Why consider this job opportunity:
- Opportunity for hands-on fieldwork and research across various taxa and locations
- Eligible for overtime pay
- Engaging work environment at a leading global research institution
- Opportunities for professional development and participation in university governance
- Chance to contribute to important conservation efforts and make a positive environmental impact
What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Assist with the design and execution of fieldwork and research tasks, including aquatic fauna surveys and habitat assessments
- Conduct statistical analysis of biological data and write technical reports
- Develop and manage large-scale databases for multi-taxa and sampling-collection datasets
- Perform freshwater mussel and fish surveys, particularly in the Upper Tennessee, Atlantic Slope, and New River drainages
- Collaborate with project managers and field teams to ensure effective data collection and analysis
What is Required (Qualifications):
- B.S. degree in fish and wildlife sciences or a comparable natural resources discipline
- Considerable direct experience working on wildlife and natural resources field projects
- Ability to swim and snorkel
- Capability to carry heavy equipment and navigate through rough terrain and adverse field conditions
- Experience using Microsoft Office applications, statistical computing software, and geospatial processing programs
How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- Experience with surveying and identifying freshwater mussel species in Virginia's Upper Tennessee River, Atlantic Slope, and New River drainages
- Experience designing and leading mussel surveys using diverse sampling methods
- Background in leading and supervising field teams during data collection
- Proficiency in using fish collection equipment and various sampling methods (e.g., electrofishing gear, traps, nets, and seines)
- Familiarity with large-scale database organization and management, as well as R programming for statistical analysis
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