Biologist

Total Solutions, Inc. (TSI) is seeking experienced personnel to support the U. S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance (PA) Program’s disaster-related operations.

The PA Program provides supplementary Federal assistance to State and local governments, certain private nonprofit organizations, and Indian Tribes and Alaskan Native Villages under Presidential major disaster declarations to clear debris; implement emergency protective measures for the preservation of life and property; repair or replace infrastructure, such as streets, bridges, and water control facilities; repair or replace public buildings and related equipment; repair or restore public utilities; and repair or restore public recreational facilities and parks.  These program activities are highly visible and require the services of skilled and professional personnel.

Responsibilities

Site assessments:

• Conducting field surveys to evaluate the environmental impacts of disasters on ecosystems, including assessing damage to plant and animal populations, water quality, and habitat disruption. 

• Species identification:

• Identifying threatened or endangered species present in disaster areas and assessing potential impacts on their populations. 

Mitigation planning:

• Developing strategies to minimize environmental damage during disaster response and recovery operations, including recommending best practices for debris removal, site restoration, and habitat restoration. 

Compliance monitoring:

• Ensuring all response activities adhere to relevant environmental regulations and permitting requirements 

Technical support:

• Providing expert advice to other FEMA personnel, including emergency managers and engineers, on environmental issues related to disaster response 

Data analysis:

• Interpreting environmental data collected during site assessments and preparing reports documenting findings 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Biology or related field with 5 years of experience in a related field and professional registration or Bachelor's Degree with 10 years of experience in a related field

Preferred:

• Recommend- Certified Wildlife Biologist (CWB)

TSI Solutions, LLC (TSI) offers a competitive benefits package to include paid holidays, paid time off including sick and vacation leave, medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, short and long term disability, company paid life insurance, 401(k) with a company match and discretionary profit sharing and tuition reimbursement. 

TSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to any protected category. Hiring preference will be given to BBNC shareholders, their spouses and descendants and Alaska Natives in accordance with Public Law 93-638