[Remote] Army Conservation Support Specialist

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Seneca Holdings is seeking a Conservation Support Specialist to support the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Environment, Safety and Occupational Health. The role provides conservation-science, policy, and analytic support to help the Army meet Endangered Species Act and Sikes Act obligations, implement the Defined Conservation Commitment framework, and manage encroachment, resilience, and large-scale conservation efforts. The specialist will also serve as a technical liaison across Army organizations and external partners on natural resources, threatened and endangered species, wildland fire, and compatible land use. Responsibilities • Provide regulatory analysis and technical guidance related to the Endangered Species Act, wildland fire management, natural resource management, and the Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration program • Identify emerging environmental policy requirements, implementation tools, and partnership opportunities • Support implementation and expansion of the Defined Conservation Commitment framework • Assist Army installations with incorporating DCC requirements into Integrated Natural Resources Management Plans • Support scoping, planning, and execution of large-scale conservation and resilience projects • Establish and maintain working relationships with federal and state agencies, NGOs, academic researchers, and private-sector partners • Convene stakeholders and facilitate development of solutions related to environmental adaptation, climate encroachment, and land-use issues Skills • Bachelor's degree in wildlife biology, ecology, conservation biology, biology, natural resource management, environmental science, forestry, geography/GIS, or a closely related field; master's preferred • 8–10 years of professional experience in natural resource conservation, Endangered Species Act compliance, or military/federal land management • Demonstrated ESA Section 7 experience, including preparation or review of Biological Assessments and/or Biological Opinions • Experience developing, revising, implementing, or reviewing Integrated Natural Resources Management Plans (INRMPs) or equivalent installation/federal conservation plans • Experience with military or federal natural resource programs and integrated land management • Experience using GIS and quantitative analysis (R or Python) to support species, habitat, land-use, or resilience decisions, and translating results into policy products and briefings • Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills; ability to work with senior leaders, partner agencies, and technical staff • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word • Ability to obtain a Secret clearance • Ability to travel as required • Master's or PhD in a conservation or natural-resources discipline • Experience with REPI, Army Compatible Use Buffer (ACUB), Sentinel Landscapes, or comparable partnership/encroachment programs • Experience supporting the Defined Conservation Commitment framework or similar conservation-commitment approaches • Wildland fire management as it intersects ESA and installation training land • Experience scoping and facilitating large-scale conservation or installation-resilience efforts with DOI, USACE, states, NGOs, and academia • Advanced geospatial or statistical modeling (habitat suitability, occupancy, climate/land-use scenarios) • Experience with Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Power BI, Visio, and related collaboration tools • Certified Wildlife Biologist or GIS Professional Benefits • Competitive pay • Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits • Voluntary benefit programs, including critical illness, hospital, and accident coverage • Health savings and flexible spending accounts • Retirement 401(k) plan • Benefits and paid leave programs for full-time employees working at least 30 hours a week on a regular basis • Flexible work-life balance • Professional development opportunities • Performance and recognition programs • Collaborative work environment and culture Company Overview • Seneca Holdings is the investment arm of the Seneca Nation of Indians, and has unique sovereign advantages that help to create value. It was founded in 2009, and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is http://www.senecaholdings.com.