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Ayuda Companies · 1 month ago

Natural Resources Specialist

Columbia, SC

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$19/hr - $24/hr

2+ years exp

Ayuda Companies is a successful small business providing expertise in environmental, restoration, and compliance services. They are seeking a Natural Resources Specialist to provide technical support for conservation and compliance programs, focusing on endangered species and wildlife management at Fort Jackson.

Environmental Consulting

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Conducting RCW nest monitoring and group composition surveys

Conducting annual RCW tree inventory and cavity assessments

Painting and tagging RCW trees and signing cluster buffers

Installation of artificial cavities (both inserts and drill cavities)

RCW data management including updating existing MS Access databases and Excel tracking sheets

Updating RCW GIS layers

Preparing areas for prescribed fire, including raking RCW cavity trees

Assisting with the application of prescribed fire to acreage identified in the annual prescribed fire plan at Fort Jackson, SC

Assisting with post-burn evaluations and collection of fire weather data necessary for reporting requirements

Assisting with timber cruising and marking for forest thinning operations improve Red-cockaded woodpecker (RCW) habitat

Wildlife activities including: food plot preparation, nest box management for Wood Ducks and American Kestrels, native groundcover restoration

Qualification

Wildlife BiologyForestry ManagementEndangered Species ConservationGIS ProficiencyWildland Fire TrainingField ExperiencePhysical FitnessTeam CollaborationCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Wildlife Biology, General Biology, or related discipline preferred with at least 2 years of field experience

Associate Degree in Biology or related disciplines will be considered with 3+ years of successful working experience in natural resources conservation and program support

Candidate must be a U.S Citizen

Have a current driver's license

Be able to pass a background security investigation

Have an original copy of their birth certificate

Ability and willingness to work in challenging field conditions, including, but not limited to dense vegetation, long days and hot, humid weather

Candidate should be in good physical condition and be able to lift and carry 50lbs and perform physical tasks, such as walking for extending periods of time while carrying 20lbs

Preferred

Experience with Red-cockaded Woodpecker monitoring and management including artificial cavity installation

Experience using a spotting scope and binoculars to identify birds

Completed NWCG S130/S190 wildland fire training and have experience with wildland fire

Experience with GPS units and capable of independent navigation

Experience with off-road vehicle operation and 4-wheel drive vehicles on unimproved roads

Experience operating ATVs, farm tractors with implements (i.e. disk harrows and planters, and heavy-duty mowers/shredders), weed eater type brush saws, chain saws, and other heavy-duty equipment

Benefits

Medical insurance coverage with Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield – with significant Company contribution towards premium (up to a Company contribution of 100% depending on plan selected)

Dental insurance coverage – with significant Company contribution towards premium

Vison insurance – with significant Company contribution towards premium

Flexible spending plans

401k with 3% company matching (with a 3% employee contribution) or 4% company matching (with a 5% employee contribution)

Short Term disability insurance coverage – 100% Company paid

Long Term disability insurance coverage – 100% company paid

$50,000 life insurance – 100% Company paid. Additional coverage limits can be added by the employee

4 weeks paid personal time off

11 holidays