Job Description

Job Summary

Choleta is hiring a professional Natural Resource Specialist to support the collection of field vegetation inventory data for Ecological Site Descriptions from sites across Puerto Rico, archiving data, and developing research reports and publications to share findings for a federal agency

Supervisory Responsibilities

No

Job Classification:

Permanent; Part-Time

Duty Station

San Juan, Puerto Rico

Travel

Up to 50% contingent on business needs

Duties/Responsibilities

Collects soil and vegetation data for several common land uses, including forests, range, pasture, wetlands, beaches, orchard, and field crops Develops ecological site descriptions that will be included in soil survey publications following standards outlined in the National Ecological Site Handbook Gathers field data and enter electronically to spreadsheets Reviews species names and all data for accuracy and consistency Develops site reports containing vegetation data, ancillary data, photographs, and field notes Communicates and meets regularly with agency collaborators Coordinates field sampling with agency partners Develops a final project report in collaboration with coauthors for submission to federal agencies or other appropriate research journal Coordinates with all contributing authors and work with the COR to integrate comments and produce a final report This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Required Skills/Abilities

Technical knowledge of biology, rangeland ecology and plant dynamics, forest ecology and plant dynamics, soil and plant interactions, plant identification and physiology Ability to communicate proficiently in both English and Spanish Technical writing skills Specialized skills in natural resource inventories Familiarity with the local flora Experience working with species inventory data Experience organizing data, data quality assessment, and in reporting on field and electronic natural resource data. Expertise in Microsoft Excel and Word Strong attention to detail and organizational skills Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team in field sampling Experience with peer reviewed scientific publications

Education and Experience

Required

Master's Degree in Natural Resources

Required

At least Five (5) years of experience conducting field inventories, preparing reports for publication, organizing data, and developing peer reviewed science

Required

At least Ten (10) years' experience living and working in natural resources in Puerto Rico.

Required:

Bilingual (Spanish/English) communication skills

Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, etc. Ability to work in various terrains and/or weather conditions Ability to travel as needed Ability to lift to up 30lbs pertaining to field equipment needed

Pre-employment Requirements

Due to the nature of Chloeta's services, this position is contingent upon completing with a satisfactory outcome some or all of the following pre-employment background screenings: government security clearance, federal and state criminal background checks, drug test (urinalysis), Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) review, educational history, employment history, and/or credit check. In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), pre-employment background screenings will require the employee's written authorization and will occur after acceptance of an offer of employment and prior to commencing work. Additionally, employees are required to complete the federal I-9/E-Verify process.

Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy

Employees may be subject to undergoing additional drug screens and/or alcohol testing at any time during the period of employment, including without prior notice.

EEO Statement

Chloeta provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

About Chloeta

Chloeta is a Native American owned enterprise providing a diverse range of engineering, scientific, and technical solutions to support military, energy, homeland security, emergency preparedness, and critical infrastructure requirements.