The Longleaf Alliance invites applications for two temporary, hourly Biological Technician positions that will begin in December 2016/January 2017 and are approximately 9 month positions. Duty station is Tyndall Air Force Base in Panama City, Florida.
Position Description: Support the identification, improvement, recovery of habitats of threatened, endangered (T&E), sensitive, other species, and ecosystems on designated priority areas within the Tyndall landscape. Duties will require close coordination with Tyndall Wildlife Biologist, USFWS Ecologist, and other Tyndall Natural and Cultural Resources Staff. Prioritize sites based on relevant recovery plans and other requirements. Prepare habitat management spreadsheet and maps and coordinate with all relevant programs prior to initiation of habitat management field activities. Conduct mechanical removal of undesirable shrubs, small trees, and other vegetation in wetlands, longleaf pine restoration areas, and around bald eagle nests. Update databases and maps and provide report on habitat management activities. Requirements: Ability to conduct moderate to strenuous physical activity in the field including but not limited to use of chainsaws, hauling brush, and working in a hot and humid climate with numerous natural hazards (i.e. biting insects, venomous snakes, uneven terrain). Must be able to follow specific instructions and work independently. Department of Defense (DoD) background check is required and employees must present documentation verifying their identity and legal authorization to accept employment in the United States. Valid driver’s license required. Qualifications: B.S. degree or coursework in biology or other related biological fields. Experience with basic computer programs (i.e. Microsoft Excel and Word) is preferable. Wages: $15.00 per hour Qualified applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and list of references with phone numbers by email to: [email protected], Subject: Habitat Management Technician Position. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions have been filled. For specific questions about the position or duty location please contact Melanie Kaeser (Ecologist – US Fish and Wildlife Service) by email: [email protected] or by phone: 850-381-7853.
