Wildlife Biologist

Who We Are:

Headquartered in Washington, DC, Versar Global Solutions provides full mission lifecycle solutions for challenges faced by our government and commercial Customers in the natural, built, and digital environments. With nearly 2,000 team members around the world, and a rich legacy spanning more than 70 years, Versar Global Solutions delivers a broad array of planning, analysis and risk management solutions, project and program management, operations and maintenance services, and information technology applications for environmental management and remediation projects, mission critical facilities and installations, and in support of readiness and contingency operations.

Who You Are:

Versar, Inc. is seeking a Wildlife Biologist / Natural Resources Specialist to support our operations at Fort Huachuca, AZ. This position will perform activities to support the government in natural resources management, including in the areas of wildlife management and the protection of threatened and endangered species. Primary work location is Fort Huachuca, Sierra Vista, AZ.

What You'll Do:

The responsibilities of this position are to provide a broad range of natural resources management support under the direction of the Government Threatened and Endangered Species (TES) Biologist. This support will be focused on TES species and Sikes Act related project work. This will include invasive flora and fauna management, game management, human-wildlife conflicts, habitat management, flora and fauna surveys, field data analysis and management, Geographic Information System (GIS), and public outreach.

This work requires highly flexible work hours (i.e., at all hours of the day or night any day of the week) and the ability to conduct work under physically strenuous and somewhat dangerous conditions (e.g., steep mountainous terrain, wildlife encounters, etc.) During peak wildlife season, this position may be required to adjust work hours to provide full coverage for wildlife responses. Continuing medical monitoring is required for personnel that are applying/spraying herbicides and personnel are required to have current rabies vaccinations. Upon accepting this position, training and certification requirements include ATV training, 4-Wheel Drive training, Ladder Safety, Wilderness First Responder or Wilderness First Aid Certification, continual State Certification and License for Herbicide application, and Enclosed Spaces training.

What You'll Bring:

• A Master's degree or a Bachelor's degree with a clear work history of conducting field work for wildlife biology, project management, and professional quality report writing skills.
• Acceptable degree fields for this position include conservation biology, wildlife biology, biology or other natural resource degrees.
• At least 2 years' demonstrable experience, skills, and expertise in biological field methods
• Global Positioning System (GPS) use
• Oral and written communication (specifically, technical report writing)
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office suite and ArcGIS
• A willingness and skill in learning new programs that may be required in the fulfillment of this position
• A working knowledge of relevant natural resource laws and regulations
• Must be proficient in English, both written and verbal, to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
• Successful results of preemployment screenings, including federal background check, MVR, and drug screen.
• Comply with company drug and alcohol policy.
• Be authorized to work in the US or will be authorized by the successful candidate's start date.

Compensation

Expected Salary: $60,000 - $70,000 per year

Versar Global Solutions is providing the compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that the Company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and geographic location. The Company reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's status protected by local, state, or federal law.

Location Requirements

The position will primarily work onsite in Fort Huachuca, AZ.

EEO Commitment

Versar Global Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Versar Global Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Versar Global Solutions expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran. Improper interference with the ability of Versar Global Solutions employees to perform their job duties is not tolerated.

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