Wildlife Biologist
Virginia Tech•Blacksburg, VA
•Onsite
About The Position
Specialist will be responsible for assisting Virginia Tech Conservation Management Institute (VTCMI) Principal Investigators on various wildlife research, management, and conservation related projects. Specialists will work as part of a team to collect field data on a variety of natural resources, ecological, and conservation related research topics including but not limited to vegetation/habitat composition, pollinators, aquatic resources, bats, and avian species. Specialists will also perform basic data summaries and geospatial analysis, QA/QC of field data, and assist in summarizing findings.
Requirements
- A B.S. in Forestry, Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, Wildlife Sciences, or related field.
- Experience working with a team to conduct field surveys.
- Experience and knowledge in identifying common terrestrial taxa in the Mid-Atlantic and southeast.
- Working knowledge of vegetation and habitat in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast.
- Must be willing to work in adverse weather and field conditions.
- Valid Driver’s License.
- Ability to pass background checks to work on military installations.
- Experience with Microsoft products (Excel, Word, Access).
- Experience with Global Positioning Systems.
- Experience with ESRI based GIS software.
- Must be willing to receive rabies vaccinations.
Responsibilities
- Assist Principal Investigators on various wildlife research, management, and conservation related projects.
- Collect field data on natural resources, ecological, and conservation related research topics.
- Conduct field surveys.
- Perform basic data summaries and geospatial analysis.
- Perform QA/QC of field data.
- Assist in summarizing findings.
Benefits
- Eligible for overtime
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
