Biologist/ Ecologist

Introduction:

Sanford Federal, Inc. (SANFORD) headquartered in Stafford, VA., is a premier, Service- Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business that provides federal professional services, primarily engaged in providing advanced information technology, cybersecurity, management systems support, as well as business and infrastructure management services.

We are among the most innovative, respected, and ethical providers of technology solutions to the United States government. Our mission is to provide superior quality, innovative, information technology solutions that help federal agencies best aid, serve, and protect the American people.

Job Details:

• Position: Biologist or Ecologist
• Type: Part Time (8 Hours/day, 4 days/week)
• Location:Vieques National Wildlife Refuge Road 997 KM 3.2 Vieques, Puerto Rico 00765

Job Summary:

Sanford Federal, Inc. is looking to hire a Biologist or Ecologist to provide services in support of the Biology Program at The Vieques National Wildlife Refuge.

Qualification:

• Must have enough credits or have successfully completed of at least a bachelor's degree in biology, ecology or other related conservation area that includes a natural resources curriculum which has a core in wildlife, botany, or protected area management coursework.
• Must have at least one full year of undergraduate level education in a field directly related to fish and wildlife biology such as biology, botany, entomology or zoology.
• Must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience working on ecological/biological investigations to determine the distribution and abundance of fish and wildlife and their habitats; collecting, analyzing, and assessing biological and ecological data; compiling statistics for reports; preparing reports of investigations and findings including recommendations; assisting in implementing laws, regulations, and policies involving natural resource issues.
• Must have the ability to conduct wildlife identification, surveying, and monitoring with appropriate techniques and procedures.
• Must be able to interpret data and provide advice to support management and conservation decisions based on the best available data and scientific information.
• Must be Familiar with Vieques island wildlife species.
• Must be bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Duties:

• Collect, analyze, and assess biological and ecological data. Compiling statistics for reports.
• Interpret data and provide advice to support management and conservation decisions based on the best available data and scientific information. Use this information to assist the Service when presenting this information to other agencies or stakeholders, either in oral presentation or through written reports.
• Provide and support any biological opinions for the impact of the CERCLA clean-up and of fires on the ecology of the impacted habitats.
• Prepare written reports of investigations and findings including recommendations.

Why choose Sanford Federal?

You can take pride in working for a company dedicated to serving our government by providing the best, most cost-effective solutions for the US Government. Our work helps the US Government secure our nation, support the efforts of our military and intelligence communities, and provide lifesaving medical services to our soldiers, vets, and their families.

Please submit your most up-to-date resume. Please be sure to highlight your relevant experience.

Sanford Federal, Inc. is an equal opportunity to employ and encourage all qualified candidates to apply.