Title: Natural Resources Program Professional

Location: Fort Belvoir, VA

Status: Full-Time

Plexus Scientific Corporation is seeking a Natural Resources Program Professional in support of our contract supporting the Office of the Chief, Army Reserve. Plexus provides headquarters-level support across the Environmental and Sustainability program areas. The following provides a summary overview of the anticipated duties and functions for this position. The preferred candidate will have experience performing similar duties in these areas:

• Working knowledge and experience with federal regulations (e.g., National Environmental Policy Act, Endangered Species Act, Clean Water Act, Migratory Bird Treaty Act, CZMA) governing natural resource management required; DOD and Army specific regulations preferred (e.g., DODI 4715.03, Sikes Act, etc.)


• Understanding and experience with the review of Section 7 Consultations, Habitat Conservation Plans, biological opinions, Integrated Natural Resource Management Plans (INRMPs)


• Evaluate and review requirements/documents related to biological field studies, endangered species habitat assessments and mitigation strategies, construction monitoring.


• Reviews of subordinate command’s INRMPs


• Provides review of NEPA documents for sections related to natural resources


• Ability to produce complex, clearly-written, well-documented studies of publishable quality to support planning, preservation, management, and public interpretation of natural resources


• Basic use of current mapping technology such as ArcGIS, Google Earth, geodatabase management, topographic maps, aerial imagery photographs, GPS units, and other mapping tools to determine exact locations of survey areas, habitat types, and to evaluate environmental compliance considerations of a given action.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university in biological science, natural resource management, environmental science with basic or related biology courses, or a related field.


• Minimum 5-7 years’ experience in the Natural Resources Management field


• Familiarity with databases, data analysis, and Microsoft Office products


• DoD or federal agency experience preferred. Experience coordinating with Master Planning, Real Estate, and/or MILCON organizations a plus


• Public speaking and/or training experience a plus

Plexus is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin