Fellow Ecologgers: ITS Corporation is looking for a Natural Resources Specialist to fill a vacancy at Fort Irwin, California. The announcement is pasted below. This would be an excellent position for a recent grad - either BS or MS - who wants to put their education to practical use and diversify their experience.
Contact me by email if you have specific questions about the position. Mark B. Hessing, Ph.D. Fort Irwin Botanist [EMAIL PROTECTED] ******************************************************************* Natural Resource Specialist / Biologist / Ecologist ITS Corporation provides superior engineering, information technology, and environmental services to the federal government. The NR Specialist monitors and conserves biodiversity at Fort Irwin, a large, heavily used military training base in the Mojave Desert of Southern California. The NR Specialist will plan and conduct sensitive species surveys; enforce compliance with environmental regulations; conduct environmental review of Fort Irwin natural resources in accordance with NEPA, ESA, and the Sikes Act; write and edit reports and management plans; assist sponsored research; and educate the public and military about desert conservation. The NR Specialist will work with a team of six staff members and technicians in the Natural Resources Section at Fort Irwin, CA. Candidate selection will emphasize how applicants support and diversify the Natural Resources Team. The qualified candidate will have a BS in Biology or related field, with 2 years of increasingly complex and progressive experience. Experience with the following is desired: Windows and ESRI software; public speaking; desert ecology; field proficiency with both animals and plants; desert tortoise surveys; compliance and enforcement; telemetry; editing; team- building; and the ability to work independently. Field work is required for this position, and applicants should feel comfortable carrying a small pack 5 miles a day in hot, dry, windy conditions. This is a full-time position with full benefits. This is an excellent opportunity to work for a stable company where employees are valued and make a difference. We offer a generous benefit package which includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with immediate vesting, paid vacation, paid personal leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement and SkillSoft online training. Reference Job Code: NR Specialist Please email your resume to Brenda Melson at [EMAIL PROTECTED] or fax to (858) 618-1089. Documents in MS Word format are welcome as attachments. We are an equal opportunity employer by choice. M/F/D/V
