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Wildlife Educator

Elko, NV · On-site

$2.0K/mo

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Wildlife Biologist

Blacksburg, VA

Virginia Tech
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 5 - 10K employees
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Full-time, Part-time

Posted 10 days ago

Virginia Tech rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

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Job description

Wildlife Biologist

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Work type: Hourly Wage/Part-Time
Senior management: Natural Resources
Department: Fish and Wildlife Conservation
Location: Stafford, Virginia
Categories: Natural Resources

Job Description

The Natural Resources Specialist will assist Marine Corps Base Quantico fish and wildlife managers with a variety of wildlife management, monitoring, and conservation projects. The incumbent will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to collect field data and implement management actions related to wildlife surveys, habitat management, invasive species control, game check station operations, and other natural resource management activities. The position will also be responsible for data entry, quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC), data summarization, and communicating findings through written reports and oral presentations.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Wildlife Science, Biology, Ecology, Forestry, Botany, Natural Resources, or a closely related field.
  • Experience participating in wildlife surveys and biological field investigations.
  • Working knowledge of common game and non-game wildlife species of the Mid-Atlantic region and the ability to identify species in the field.
  • Experience navigating rough terrain using topographic maps, GPS units, and compass navigation techniques.
  • Ability and willingness to work outdoors for extended periods in adverse weather and challenging field conditions.
  • Valid driver's license and ability to successfully complete background checks required for access to military installations.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, and Access), GPS equipment, and ESRI GIS software.
  • Working ability to collect, manage, and maintain accurate field data records.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous experience working on Department of Defense (DoD) installations.
  • Experience with wildlife habitat management, prescribed land management practices, or invasive species control.
  • Familiarity with natural resource management regulations and environmental compliance requirements.
  • Experience using ArcGIS and related geospatial tools for data collection and analysis.
 

Pay Band

3

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

20-22 per hour

Hours per week

40

Review Date

9/14/2026

Additional Information

This position is located at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance.  These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Kelsey Lester at kdlester@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

Advertised: September 1, 2026
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Virginia Tech, guided by its motto "Ut Prosim" (That I May Serve), embraces a hands-on, interdisciplinary approach to educate scholars as leaders and problem-solvers. As a comprehensive land-grant institution, it enriches the quality of life in Virginia and worldwide, fostering an inclusive community focused on knowledge, discovery, and creativity. With over 280 majors, the university serves a diverse student body of more than 36,000 across undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. Virginia Tech's presence extends throughout Virginia, including campuses in Northern Virginia, Roanoke, Newport News, and Richmond, along with multiple Extension offices and research centers. As a prominent global research institution, it conducts over $500 million in research annually.

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Colleges, universities, and professional schools

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5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Blacksburg, VA, US

Year founded

1872

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