Wildlife Biologist

The Systems Engineering Group (SEG) of QinetiQ North America provides high-value engineering, software solutions, logistics information management, flight training and IT technical support services to the U.S. Department of Defense, allied governments and select commercial partners.

Comprised of legacy companies Westar Aerospace & Defense, Apogen Technologies, OSEC and ITS Corporation, SEG supports its customers with the knowledge and expertise of more than 2,400 employees from 50-plus locations worldwide.

Our core competencies include:

Aviation EngineeringC4ISR Systems (design, integrate, test, field & sustain)Enterprise Data Management/Data WarehousingEnterprise Information Technology SolutionsFlight School TrainingIntegration of Warfighting SystemsLogistics ManagementSoftware EngineeringSystems Engineering & IntegrationSystems Integration & FieldingThe wildlife biologist develops and conducts surveys and monitoring activities for sensitive animal species; collects and disseminates information about the fauna to regional scientists, and resolves reports or complaints about wildlife and animal pests.The wildlife biologist takes an active role in performing many of the following duties analyzes and archives survey and monitoring data from GIS (Geographic Information Systems); participates in regional ecological monitoring programs, particularly for the threatened desert tortoise; creates maps and analyzes data to determine the status of fauna on Fort Irwin; drafts annual reports for USFWS; coordinates and oversees research studies and surveys of the desert tortoise, Mojave ground squirrel, and other animal species; cares for injured wildlife; and resolves complaints about nuisance animals (bees, rodents, ravens, coyotes, etc. Assists with the preparation of technical reports in accordance with National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Environmental Policy Act (EPA), Endangered Species Act (ESA) as well as specific state regulatory agencies. Capable of assuming responsibility for short term field tasks.QualificationsGenerally requires a Bachelors Degree and 5 years of related experience. Experience with the following is desired: Environmental review process needed for the Endangered Species Act, Sikes Act, and National Environmental Policy Act; Windows software (MS Office, Access, ArcView, ArcGIS); public speaking; desert ecology; desert tortoise (or other reptile) surveys, compliance, or telemetry; report writing and editing; team-building skills; and the ability to work independently.