Natural Resources Technician - Fort Rucker

Job Description

Job Description

KOMAN Government Solutions has an immediate need for a Natural Resources Technician to support our business operations in Fort Rucker, Alabama. Our Client base includes the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Guard Bureau, Federal Aviation Administration, General Services Administration and Housing and Urban Development, as well as various state, municipal and commercial entities.

WHY WORK HERE:

• 401k with Company Match
• Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short- and long-term disability
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts
• Paid Vacation, Sick Leave and Holidays
• Life insurance and more

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prescribed burning, wildlife trapping, forestry cruising, wildlife surveys, forest inventory, and invasive species control.
• Operating equipment associated with these tasks as well as other natural resources management operations.
• Some of the equipment used and maintained by KGS: Dump truck, road grader, farm tractors, Dozers, ATV/UTV, Wildland Fire Brush Trucks, backhoe, boat and air boat.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ideal candidates will have a degree in either Wildlife Biology/Forestry, plus 3+ years’ experience.
• Class A or B CDL is highly desirable
• Boat operator’s license is highly desirable.
• NWCG firefighter Type 2 certification (preferred-must be able to obtain).
• Commercial pesticide license (preferred - must be able to obtain).
• Certification in field of expertise is preferred plus National, regional, State and Local environmental related certifications requiring experience and written examination preferred.

As a Federal Contract Employer, KOMAN Families of Companies follows Federal Laws as it pertains to drug testing. All candidates who receive a written offer of employment will be required to undergo drug testing for commonly abused controlled substances in accordance with Federal Law. It is important to note although a State may have legalized a controlled substance, if the controlled substance is illegal per Federal Law, it is then considered to be illegal. KOMAN Families of Companies is a Drug-Free Workplace. Successful completion of a background and DMV record check also must be completed prior to hire.

Preference will be given to Natives of Kodiak, Inc. Shareholders and Descendants of Shareholders in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g) and Title 42 U.S. Code 2000e - 2(i)

KGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.