Job Opportunity: Natural Resources Specialist | Arnold Air Force Base

[Center for Plant Conservation]

Natural Resources Specialist

Job Number: AID00435

Description

Akima Intra-Data (AID) is fiercely focused on innovation and continuous improvement. Our flexible, full-spectrum portfolio of base operations support services enables our customers to reduce operating costs, improve productivity and enhance the value of their existing assets. Our personnel enjoy competitive benefits packages and challenging roles in work environments committed to safety, diversity and opportunity for career growth. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), 100% of our company’s profits go back to our more than 14,000 Iñupiat shareholders that have resided near and above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years. Our business helps support their way of life and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived in a challenging environment.

Natural resources specialist team member responsible for management of flora and fauna on a 40,000 acre air force installation in Middle Tennessee.

Job duties:

Provide technical expertise in restoration ecology, natural resource management, invasive species removal, and related disciplines
Perform technical work including oversight of maintenance activities associated with restoration, monitoring and reporting for restoration projects on the ground, implementing restoration projects, providing input for landscape-level restoration planning, and site-specific design
Perform botanical surveys, listed species surveys
Participate in development of conservation plans, and habitat management plans
Assist other biologists with natural resources field surveys including bat, snake, and bird surveys
Multi-disciplinary teamwork with biologists and foresters
Creative integration of natural resource analysis and project design
Perform other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications:

Must be a U.S. citizen to work on Arnold AFB
Must be able to obtain a public trust security clearance
Bachelor’s degree in botany, ecology, forestry or related field
1-3 years’ experience in a field related position
Knowledge of native and non-native flora and experience identifying in field
Experience in biological survey fieldwork, including vegetation monitoring
You must be able to meet all health requirements, including but not limited to, current and future vaccination requirements for infectious diseases such as COVID-19.
Desired Qualifications:

Basic skills in ArcGIS as well as experience with GPS and electronic data collection
Basic to intermediate skills in statistical analysis
Experience completing Habitat Restoration Maintenance and Monitoring Reports, Monitoring Plans, Biological Assessments, and/or EIR/EIS sections
Knowledge of major state and federal agencies (e.g., USFWS, TN Division of Natural Areas) and major regulatory frameworks (e.g., NEPA, ESA)
Ability to maintain basic wildland fire fighting certification
The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description generally cover the nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position.  This is not intended to be a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required.  Subject to the terms of an applicable collective bargaining agreement, the company management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as may be necessary.  We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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