Natural Resources Professional Wildlife
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is a U.S. Department of Energy national laboratory conducting multidisciplinary research in computing, AI, energy, materials, nuclear science, neutron science, isotopes, and national security.
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About Oak Ridge National Laboratory
ORNL is a government-owned, contractor-operated U.S. Department of Energy research laboratory in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. UT-Battelle operates ORNL for DOE; the laboratory currently provides AI and high-performance-computing capabilities alongside science and engineering research infrastructure.
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Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
You will collect and analyze bat and habitat data, assess land-use impacts, support regulatory documentation, and prepare technical reports. You will conduct wildlife surveys, remove bats from buildings humanely, and support habitat management.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in wildlife, zoology, natural resources management, ecology, or a related field
- At least five years of field experience collecting and analyzing bat-related data
- In-depth knowledge of East Tennessee bat species, habitat requirements, management practices, and regulations
- Proficiency in bat-call identification using acoustic analysis software
- Familiarity with bat survey methods
- Ability to deploy acoustic monitors and conduct fieldwork across diverse landscapes
- Experience handling, identifying, and documenting bats
- Experience using IPaC and consulting with USFWS on biological assessments and regulatory documents
- Rabies and tetanus vaccination or willingness to obtain vaccination
- Ability to pass a Federal Tier 1 background investigation
Responsibilities
- Collect and analyze bat-species and habitat data
- Assess impacts of land-use changes on bat species and habitats
- Obtain or maintain a scientific collection permit for federally endangered bat species
- Provide input for regulatory and compliance documents
- Contribute to technical reports, management plans, and research manuscripts
- Remove wildlife from buildings using humane handling protocols
- Support bat habitat management
- Coordinate with natural-resources subject-matter experts
Benefits
- Medical plans
- Retirement plans
- Flexible work hours
- On-site fitness facilities
- Banking facilities
- Cafeteria facilities
- Prescription drug plan
- Dental plan
- Vision plan
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Contributory pension plan
- Life insurance
- Disability benefits
- Vacation and holidays
- Parental leave
- Legal insurance with identity theft protection
- Employee assistance plan
- Flexible spending accounts
- Health savings accounts
- Wellness programs
- Educational assistance
- Relocation assistance
- Employee discounts
- Rabies and tetanus vaccines
