Natural Resource Specialist – Biologist - Military Veterans

This is a natural resources specialist team member with a special interest in bat research responsible for management of flora and fauna on a 40,000 acre air force installation in Middle Tennessee.

• 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 listed species surveys
• Perform bat mist netting and acoustic monitoring of bat species.
• Participate in development of conservation plans, and habitat management plans
• Work with other biologists to perform natural resources field surveys for a variety of species (for example birds, reptiles, and insects)
• Multi-disciplinary teamwork with biologists and foresters
• Creative integration of natural resource analysis and project design
• Coordinate with outside agencies such as the TWRA and USFWS
• Provide an annual update to the Arnold AFB Integrated Natural Resource Management Plan
• Provide an annual Biological Opinion report
• Perform other related duties and projects as required

• Must be a U.S. citizen to work on Arnold AFB
• Must be able to obtain a Secret security clearance
• Must hold a Section 10 Endangered Species Permit for bats
• Basic skills in ArcGIS Pro as well as experience with GPS and electronic data collection
• Bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, forestry or related field
• 3-5 years' experience in a field-related position
• Experience in biological survey fieldwork

Desired Qualifications:

• 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)

Work Where it Matters

Akima Intra-Data (AID), an Akima company, is not just another federal logistics services provider. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At AID, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, AID provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, AID delivers flexible, full-spectrum facilities, maintenance, and repair and logistics services that enable our customers to reduce operating costs, improve productivity, and enhance the value of their existing assets.

As an AID employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.