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DAWSON

Natural Resources Specialist

DAWSON, Fairfax, Virginia, United States, 22032

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Work Environment

Location: RRMC (Primary), Pentagon Reservation Travel: 40% including extensive field work and site visits Security: Secret clearance required for RRMC forest access Key Responsibilities

Manage Potomac River shoreline environmental initiatives Oversee RRMC forest habitat conservation and management Conduct endangered species compliance assessments Develop natural resources management plans Interface with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and state agencies Support NEPA documentation for natural resources impacts Monitor ecosystem health and biodiversity metrics Experience Requirements

7-12 years natural resources management experience Federal lands management experience preferred Ecosystem management and conservation experience Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Natural Resources, Wildlife Biology, Forestry, or Environmental Science Certifications

Certified Wildlife Biologist preferred Professional Wetland Scientist preferred 40-hour HAZWOPER certification required Required Skills

Expertise in natural resources management and conservation Knowledge of Endangered Species Act and habitat requirements Experience with wetlands delineation and permitting GIS and environmental modeling capabilities Understanding of DoD natural resources programs Field research and data collection experience *This Position is Contingent Upon Award. DAWSON is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/VEVRAA federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. DAWSON offers a best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more. DAWSON gives preference to internal candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.

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