Natural Resources Specialist

Overview

Provide technical support for natural resources conservation, RCW management, fire, and wildlife.

Key Responsibilities

• gis updates
• cavity installation
• data management
• prescribed fire
• timber cruising
• nest monitoring

Tasks

The candidate will provide technical support to the Natural Resources Conservation and Endangered Species Act compliance programs at Fort Jackson to include endangered species conservation, wildland fire, forestry, and other wildlife management. -Updating RCW GIS layers. -Installation of artificial cavities (both inserts and drill cavities). -Assisting with post-burn evaluations and collection of fire weather data necessary for reporting requirements. -Painting and tagging RCW trees and signing cluster buffers. -Conducting annual RCW tree inventory and cavity assessments. -RCW data management including updating existing MS Access databases and Excel tracking sheets. -Assisting with the application of prescribed fire to acreage identified in the annual prescribed fire plan at Fort Jackson, SC. -Assisting with timber cruising and marking for forest thinning operations improve Red-cockaded woodpecker (RCW) habitat. -Conducting RCW nest monitoring and group composition surveys. -Preparing areas for prescribed fire, including raking RCW cavity trees. -Wildlife activities including: food plot preparation, nest box management for Wood Ducks and American Kestrels, native groundcover restoration.

Requirements

• spotting scope
• wildfire training
• off‑road vehicle
• gps navigation
• biology degree
• physical fitness

What You Bring

Ability and willingness to work in challenging field conditions, including, but not limited to dense vegetation, long days and hot, humid weather. Candidate should be in good physical condition and be able to lift and carry 50lbs and perform physical tasks, such as walking for extending periods of time while carrying 20lbs. Bachelor’s Degree in Wildlife Biology, General Biology, or related discipline preferred with at least 2 years of field experience. Associate Degree in Biology or related disciplines will be considered with 3+ years of successful working experience in natural resources conservation and program support. The candidate must have a clear understanding of the biological principles and theories of forestry and wildlife management, and the ecological management of the longleaf pine ecosystem and be able to identify the flora and fauna of the southeastern United States. Candidate must be a U.S Citizen, have a current driver’s license, be able to pass a background security investigation, and have an original copy of their birth certificate. Typical work schedule is Monday through Friday in 8 hour shifts. Schedule will be determined by work activities and may exceed 8 hours in one day. Occasional weekend or holiday work may occur. -Experience using a spotting scope and binoculars to identify birds. -Completed NWCG S130/S190 wildland fire training and have experience with wildland fire. -Experience with off-road vehicle operation and 4-wheel drive vehicles on unimproved roads. -Experience with Red-cockaded Woodpecker monitoring and management including artificial cavity installation. -Experience operating ATVs, farm tractors with implements (i.e. disk harrows and planters, and heavy-duty mowers/shredders), weed eater type brush saws, chain saws, and other heavy-duty equipment. -Experience with GPS units and capable of independent navigation.

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Benefits

Full time, Non-Exempt Compensation: $19.00 – $24.00 commensurate with experience -401k with 3% company matching (with a 3% employee contribution) or 4% company matching (with a 5% employee contribution) -Long Term disability insurance coverage – 100% company paid -4 weeks paid personal time off -$50,000 life insurance – 100% Company paid. Additional coverage limits can be added by the employee -Dental insurance coverage – with significant Company contribution towards premium -Short Term disability insurance coverage – 100% Company paid -Medical insurance coverage with Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield – with significant Company contribution towards premium (up to a Company contribution of 100% depending on plan selected) -Flexible spending plans -Vison insurance – with significant Company contribution towards premium -11 holidays

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-must pass a background security investigation.