**MANTECH** seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented **Conservation Biologist** to join our team in **Lompoc, CA** . This is a full-time **onsite** position. **Responsibilities include but are not limited to:** + Removal of non-native, invasive plants primarily via chemical and manual methods + Instillation of native out planting and maintenance of irrigation systems + Propagate and maintain native plants in a remote island greenhouse setting + Monitor the success of restoration + Perform surveys for threatened and endangered flora and fauna + Navigate and map various plant species using GPS + Identify maintenance needs of equipment, e.g., pumps, engines, trailers, and vehicles + Travel up to 50% **Minimum Qualifications:** + Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree in Biology, Ecology, or related Natural Resources field required + 2+ years of experience with coastal California biological resources, specifically central and southern California coastal plant species and vegetation communities + Possession of a California Department of Pesticide Regulation Qualified Applicator Certificate **Preferred Qualifications:** + Ability to identify common local vegetation types including both native and non-native plant species in a variety of habitats throughout California + Experience with dichotomous keys such as those in The Jepson Manual + Experience in identifying common local vegetation types including both native and non-native plant species in a variety of habitats throughout California **Clearance Requirements:** + US Citizenship required **Physical Requirements:** + Must be comfortable working outdoors and may be exposed to typical field hazards such as poison oak, ticks, and other nuisance species + Office work entails stationary sitting positions up to 20% of the time + Operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer + Must be able to move weight occasionally up to 50 lbs. at a time + Must be able to traverse outdoors in rugged uneven terrain at night + Must be able to operate 4WD and terrain vehicles occasionally trailering heavy loads + Must be able to use handheld power equipment such as chain saws and brush cutters ManTech International Corporation, as well as its subsidiaries proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with ManTech through its online applicant system, please email us at careers@mantech.com and provide your name and contact information.