Natural Resources Technician

SpecPro Professional Services (SPS) is seeking individuals experienced in providing natural resource management support. This individual will provide technical support to assist in development of management plans, execute land management activities, field data collection and data analysis associated with open lands and agricultural lease management.

Responsibilities include:

• Update and provide recommendations to Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations and statutes
• Conduct annual inventory and assessment of agricultural fields and open lands to determine condition for open area management plan updates in accordance with scientifically valid methodology
• Implement open lands management in accordance with INRMP
• Conduct annual biological surveys for: vegetation, bees, monarchs etc.
• Prefer someone with experience in pesticide application, and/or willing to obtain an applicator license
• Create maps and GIS databases, maintain administrative record, and
• Other duties as requested

Education/experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Resources or closely related field preferred
• Knowledge of land management, plant identification, agricultural leases, Department of Defense environmental programs, Army policy and guidance
• Familiar with Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) and ESRI software
• Ability to operate heavy equipment i.e. tractors with implements
• Verbal and written communication skills