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Natural Resource Specialist


PayCompetitive
LocationBlacksburg/Virginia
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 532184_I8F6PF23H3LK
      Employer Industry: Environmental Research and Education

      Why consider this job opportunity:
      - Opportunity for career advancement and professional development within a leading research institution
      - Engage in meaningful work supporting fisheries and aquatics resources
      - Experience diverse fieldwork in various remote locations
      - Collaborative environment with outreach programs and community engagement
      - Opportunity to conduct research that impacts aquatic habitats and water quality

      What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
      - Participate in fieldwork and data management for aquatics research and management projects
      - Collect, perform quality control, and manage information on fish populations, habitats, and water quality
      - Manage field crews and lead outreach programs to promote aquatic research
      - Maintain and ensure the safe use of field equipment in various terrains
      - Assist with basic data analysis and report preparation

      What is Required (Qualifications):
      - Field experience in fisheries or related areas
      - Ability to carry heavy backpacks in rough terrain and hike several miles per day
      - Positive attitude and resilience under adverse field conditions
      - Willingness to work alternate hours, including weekends
      - Extensive travel for periods of up to several months

      How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
      - Bachelor's degree in fisheries, biology, outdoor education, or related fields
      - Experience working in streams or rivers
      - Experience in remote areas and with partners in state and federal agencies and non-profit organizations

      #EnvironmentalResearch #AquaticScience #Fieldwork #CareerOpportunity #ProfessionalDevelopment

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