Aquatic Endangered Species Biologist

Aquatic Endangered Species Biologist


Excellent opportunity for an aquatic endangered species biologist with expertise in freshwater mussels to join the nation's largest public power producer, the Tennessee Valley Authority. This position is located in Knoxville, TN.



Responsibilities include assisting in a wide variety of aquatic resource assessment and management activities potentially involving endangered, threatened, or rare aquatic animals found in the southeastern United States, particularly freshwater mussels. Complexity of duties and level of responsibility will expand with increasing experience and expertise. The biologist selected for this job will participate, as directed, in routine, standardized office activities by providing technical support in the collection, analysis, and preparation of draft and final reports. He or she will support project leaders in implementing activities to assess potential effects of TVA projects on rare aquatic species, and provide input to ensure their proper stewardship. This work involves assessment of impacts from TVA actions, compiling results into Environmental Assessments and Environmental Impact Statements (NEPA documents), and participating in Endangered Species Act consultations with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, as appropriate. He or she will also provide technical support for molluscan portions of TVA’s heritage database and incorporating information into interdisciplinary TVA land planning efforts. Although some field work may be required, much of the work is done in the office.



Applicants should have at least a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in zoology, aquatic ecology, fisheries, conservation biology, or closely related field, or equivalent training and field experience. Academic training in systematics & taxonomy of aquatic animals in the southeastern United States is highly desirable. Advanced degree desired.


Immediate availability. TVA offers competitive salary and excellent benefits.



You must apply for this job online by December 10, 2007 at:



http://www.tva.com/e...yment/index.htm



TVA is an Equal Opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws and regulations regarding equal employment opportunities. TVA gives hiring preference to qualified U.S. citizens and other protected individuals (green card holders, asylees, etc.) for all job vacancies. Between qualified U.S. citizens and other protected individuals, TVA gives hiring preference to equally qualified born or naturalized U.S. citizens.