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Location: Fort Belvoir, VA or Fort Liberty, NC

Status: Full-Time

Plexus Scientific Corporation is seeking a Natural Resources Program Coordinator 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., Endangered Species Act, Clean Water Act, Migratory Bird Treaty Act, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA)) governing natural resource management required; knowledge of 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, and biological opinions
• Evaluating and reviewing requirements/documents related to biological field studies, endangered species habitat assessments and mitigation strategies, construction monitoring
• Conducting technical review of Integrated Natural Resource Management Plans (INRMPs) and providing sound recommendations
• Providing review of NEPA and other environmental documents (e.g., Environmental Condition of Property (ECP) Reports) 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
• Reporting Conservation Reimbursable Program (CRP) financial data to higher headquarters
• Public participation and regulatory coordination on natural resources and conservation programs
• Oversight of Wildland Fire Program requirements across multiple states, regions and territories

• 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 year college or university in biological science, natural resource management, forestry, sustainability or related environmental degree with related biology courses, or a related field
• Minimum 5-7 years' experience in the Natural Resources Management field
• Familiarity with databases and data analysis
• Army, DoD, or federal agency experience preferred.
• Strong program, project, and time management skills are essential; ability to multi-task is critical
• Excellent critical thinking, coordination, communication, and interpersonal skills are required to work with a wide variety of stakeholders
• Experience coordinating with Master Planning, Real Estate, and/or Military Construction organizations, a plus
• Public speaking and/or training experience, a plus
• Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Office. Must be willing to learn new software systems specific to the Army Reserve
• Travel anticipated 6-8 times per year
• Please Note: This is not a field position, nor does it entail field work. This support is dedicated to development of policy, training and education, and headquarters-level review

• Candidate must be a U.S Citizen, have a current driver's license, and be able to obtain and maintain a favorable Department of Army background security investigation

Working at Plexus

Rewards and Benefits

Plexus offers a total rewards package designed with your health and wealth in mind. Benefits include: medical, dental, and vision insurance package options; FSA and HSA options; 401(k) participation with company match; life, short-term, and long term disability insurance; flexible Paid Time Off; and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) eligibility.

Career Development

Whatever path you choose as you build your career, Plexus is here to support you every step of the way. We support professional and technical development and encourage employees to continue educational training.

Plexus is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Disabled/Vets.