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  • FOREST ECOLOGY ASSISTANT PROFESSOR COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY

    Jan 8, 2016 10:45 am33 views

    The Department of Forest and Rangeland Stewardship at Colorado StateUniversity is seeking applications and nominations for a nine-month, tenure-track facultyposition at the rank of Assistant Professor specializing in forest ecology. The Department isinterdisciplinary and has an applied emphasis, with programs of emphasis in forest ecologyand management, forest fire science, watershed science and management, rangeland ecologyand management, resource policy and planning, and geospatial sciences.

  • Graduate Research Assistantship in Forest Soils and Applied Forest Ecology

    Jan 8, 2016 10:15 am111 views

    The University of Minnesota, Department of Forest Resources is seeking a M.Sc. graduate student to participate in a research project examining the effects of simulated emerald ash borer (EAB) mortality and mitigation strategies on soil carbon and nutrient cycling in black ash wetlands in the upper Midwest. EAB is a nonnative insect that has caused extensive mortality of ash species since its introduction to North America. The effect of EAB mortality in black ash wetlands is expected to cause dramatic changes in ecosystem functions because ash is a dominant component of the forest structure.

  • Rockefeller Foundation Planetary Health Fellows Program at Harvard University

    Jan 8, 2016 10:15 am66 views

    Purpose: Planetary health is an interdisciplinary field focused on understanding and quantifying the human health impacts of the accelerating transformation of most of Earth’s natural systems including the climate system, land use and land cover, marine systems, biogeochemical cycles, changes in the community composition of plant and animal communities and others (for more details, see The Rockefeller Foundation-Lancet Commission Report on Planetary Health).

  • Biological Technicians

    Jan 7, 2016 4:00 pm31 views

    EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc., PBC is a leading national environmental consulting firm specializing in water resource issues, soil and groundwater remediation, strategic environmental engineering/management, and regulatory compliance solutions.  We currently have an excellent opportunity available in the Chicago, IL, area for several, full-time and seasonal biological technicians.  Full-time positions will begin from late February through late March.  Seasonal positions will begin in May and extend throughout the summer, possibly into the fall.  Some positions will involve a combination of field and lab work as well as travel throughout the Midwest; whereas, other positions will consist primarily of processing biological samples in the laboratory.

  • Conservation Worker II

    Jan 7, 2016 3:45 pm15 views

    Conservation Worker II needed for employment with the City of Ann Arbor, MI, Natural Area Preservation (NAP).

  • Conservation Worker III

    Jan 7, 2016 3:45 pm11 views

    Conservation Worker III needed for employment with the City of Ann Arbor, MI, Natural Area Preservation (NAP).

  • Project Coordinator – Saginaw Bay Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (SB-CISMA) in Saginaw, MI

    Jan 7, 2016 3:30 pm33 views

    The Saginaw Bay Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area is a relatively young organization located in the Great Lakes region. It is a partnership of multiple organizations who combine their efforts in order to efficiently and effectively prevent and eliminate invasive species within the Saginaw Bay watershed.

  • Reservoir Watershed Forester

    Jan 7, 2016 1:15 pm18 views

    The Department of Natural Resources, Forest Service,  is currently accepting applications for a Watershed Forester that will support forest management planning and landscape-scale planning/forest health assessment around three drinking water reservoirs through a MD/PA partnership, including The Nature Conservancy.

  • Temporary & Permanent Jobs with the Forest Service - Jan 7, 2016

    Jan 7, 2016 1:15 pm21 views

  • PROFESSIONAL OUTDOOR INSTRUCTOR

    Jan 7, 2016 11:45 am9 views

    Bradford Woods, Indiana University’s Outdoor Center, is located in the American Heartland in South Central Indiana. We are surrounded by rolling hills, limestone bluffs, deciduous forests and miles of waterways. Indiana is central to great outdoor adventures with over 25 state parks, World-renowned climbing in nearby Red River Gorge, amazing backpacking in The Hoosier National Forest and miles of mountain bike trails.

  • Summer Educator Intern

    Jan 7, 2016 11:15 am18 views

    Conduct wolf education and natural history programs for the public and groups. + Teach large and small groups, as well as answer wolf natural history questions from visitors. +Lead interpretive hikes and field trips. +Assist in program development for people of all ages.

  • AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES (AIS) OUTREACH INTERNS

    Jan 7, 2016 11:00 am23 views

    Member will provide national service at Lake Mead National Recreation Area, a host site for the Nevada Conservation Corps AmeriCorps Program. Working collaboratively with Lake Mead National Recreation Area (LMNRA), the Great Basin Institute is recruiting interns to learn about and participate on multiple projects including resource management and education at LMNRA. During the main boating season (April-September), the intern will educate the boating public about aquatic invasive species (AIS) and water safety, as well as gain skills and knowledge of natural and cultural resources in the LMNRA.

  • Outdoor Education Instructor

    Jan 7, 2016 9:45 am5 views

    Join a positive and enthusiastic team at YMCA Camp Kresge. Nestled in the Poconos right at the base of Mount Yeager, our property encompasses 1,100 beautiful forested acres including our very own 20 acre Beaver Lake. . Our Outdoor Education Mission for students is to create a connection with nature and have fun while learning. Outdoor Education Instructors will teach classes in a variety of topics including Lake Study, Animal Adaptations, Forest Ecology, Discovery Hike, Team Building, Climbing Tower, High Ropes Course, Archery and more.

  • NATIVE FISH INVESTIGATIONS MANAGER

    Jan 7, 2016 9:30 am9 views

    Make a difference in Oregon’s Natural Resources. Located in Corvallis, lead a team of researchers to plan, direct, and coordinate a complex statewide research and monitoring project that provides new data on Oregon's native fish (excluding salmon and steelhead).

  • NOAA COASTAL MANAGEMENT FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

    Jan 7, 2016 9:30 am23 views

    The NOAA Coastal Management Fellowship Program is now recruiting candidates for the 2016- 2018 fellowship program. This program was established in 1996 to provide on-the-job education and training opportunities in coastal resource management and policy for postgraduate students and to provide project assistance to state coastal zone management programs.

  • WEST REGION FISH RESEARCH PROGRAM MANAGER

    Jan 7, 2016 9:15 am9 views

    Make a difference in Natural Resources! Located in Corvallis, provide administrative and technical leadership affecting the freshwater production of salmonids and monitoring coastal salmonid restoration. Provide critical input on status and trends of sensitive and threatened species, effects of management actions to achieve conservation and recovery actions and other fish management activities.

  • EAST REGION FISH RESEARCH PROGRAM MANAGER

    Jan 7, 2016 9:15 am13 views

    Make a difference in Natural Resources! Located in La Grande, provide administrative and technical leadership to ensure consistency regarding data collection and analyses of anadromous fish life-cycle monitoring, population dynamics, and habitat evaluations. Manage professional staff and lead efforts in research, monitoring, and evaluation studies in Oregon's Columbia River tributaries above Bonneville Dam

  • Industrial Economics, Inc. Recruiting Consultants

    Jan 5, 2016 2:15 pm12 views

    NRES received an e-mail from Industrial Economics, Incorporated (IEc) seeking to recruit graduates (from both undergrad and M.S. programs) "who are able quantitative analysts, creative problem-solvers, and excellent communicators" for several Research Analyst positions. They have been impressed with the skills of an NRES graduating senior they hired in the past and are eager to see NRES candidates with excellent academic credentials. Visit www.indecon.com for more information about the organization.

  • anuary 6th Advertisement of Forest Service Fire Temporary Positions in N Idaho, MT, and the Dakotas

    Jan 4, 2016 1:15 pm11 views

    The Northern Region of the Forest Service will soon be announcing and advertising all of our temporary positions throughout North Idaho, Montana, and parts of the Dakotas in January 2016.

  • USDA-Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Jobs - Week of January 4th, 2016

    Jan 4, 2016 1:15 pm90 views

  • Forestry Jobs in America NewsLetter

    Jan 4, 2016 1:00 pm36 views

  • Vermont Fish Culture Specialist I, Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department

    Dec 22, 2015 2:30 pm50 views

    The Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking applications for a Fish Culture Specialist I at its Ed Weed Fish Culture Station in Grand Isle Vermont.

  • Data & Information Specialist

    Dec 22, 2015 2:15 pm59 views

    Division of Illinois State Water SurveyPrairie Research InstituteUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

  • Farm Bill Wildlife Biologist/Forester

    Dec 22, 2015 1:15 pm39 views

    Work in a joint capacity with Quail Forever, Inc. (QF), Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA), USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and other partners to promote, accelerate enrollment, coordinate and implement the conservation provisions of the Federal Farm Bill with focus on Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and Conservation Reserve Program (CRP).

  • Bat Ecologist

    Dec 22, 2015 1:15 pm12 views

    EnviroScience, Inc. (ES) is recognized as a leader in environmental consulting, ecological restoration, marine services, and biomonitoring in freshwater systems throughout the USA and Canada.  ES seeks to add a full time bat ecologist to our growing natural resources division at the Stow Ohio office. 

  • Interdisciplinary Soil Scientist/Hydrologist

    Dec 22, 2015 11:30 am22 views

    The Hoosier National Forest (Forest) is seeking interested individuals for an exciting career in land and resource management.  The position is a permanent full-time appointment.   The duty station is located at the Hoosier National Forest Supervisor’s Office in Bedford, Indiana

  • Great Lakes Commission position available: Communications Manager

    Dec 22, 2015 11:30 am27 views

    The Great Lakes Commission is looking for an experienced professional to lead its communications program. The Commission leads the development and advancement of policy and programs to achieve the collective interests of the ten states and provinces in the Great Lakes basin. On behalf of its member states and provinces, the Commission promotes the orderly, integrated, and comprehensive development, use, and conservation of the world’s largest body of fresh surface water. This position is responsible for developing and delivering communications services to support individual projects and the Commission’s overarching regional mission and mandate. The Communications Manager will have a lead role in developing and ensuring effective delivery of key messages, marketing and branding efforts directed at diverse audiences

  • Recruiting Wildlife Specialist for Wildlife Damage Management in Greater Chicago Area, IL

    Dec 22, 2015 11:00 am118 views

    The Illinois Wildlife Services program is recruiting a Wildlife Specialist (Biological Science Technician) for work in managing conflicts with wildlife. The position will be a full-time, term position for 13 months. The appointment may be extended if funding is available. The starting salary will range between $16.77/hour (GS-404-5/1) and $20.78/hour (GS-404-7/1), depending on qualifications. Eligible fringe benefits will be provided for this position. Eligible relocation costs for current Wildlife Services employees may be reimbursed. The starting date is negotiable, but would prefer the incumbent to start in mid-February or earlier if possible.

  • Outreach Coordinator

    Dec 21, 2015 11:45 am43 views

  • Forestry Assistance Program Forester

    Dec 21, 2015 11:45 am17 views

    The Alcona and Iosco Conservation Districts (CD) are seeking a Forestry Assistance Program Forester.

  • The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District is filling an Interdisciplinary position

    Dec 21, 2015 11:45 am31 views

    JOB SUMMARY:

    Looking for a great place to work?  The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE or "The Corps") is one of the best in America!  In 2015, USACE ranked #128 out of 500 employers on Forbes' "America's Best Employers" list. From this list, the Corps ranked #10 in the government services industry, #6 in the federal government, and #8 in the engineering field. Follow this link for more information about the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

  • Undergraduate Hourly Assistatnt

    Dec 21, 2015 11:30 am44 views

  • Allegan Conservation District - District Administrator

    Dec 21, 2015 11:00 am26 views

    The Allegan Conservation District is seeking a District Administrator to manage the operations of the Conservation District. This job consists of primarily office work with some out-of-office travel for meetings and networking. Duties will require working at a computer terminal for a significant portion of time. Some nights and weekends will be required. Candidate must be able to pass a federal background check.

  • Forestry Jobs in America NewsLetter

    Dec 11, 2015 4:15 pm13 views

  • Wildlife Job Opportunities

    Dec 11, 2015 10:45 am58 views

  • Biologist I-PLI

    Dec 11, 2015 10:30 am18 views

    Private lands biologist position working in southwest North Dakota. A nice location in the state. Good pheasant and other upland hunting, Mule deer, White-tails and Elk opportunities, close proximity to 1M acres of Little Missouri National Grasslands/badlands, work on SGI and local sage grouse issues occasionally, a new CREP coming to the area, a couple ongoing SAFE projects in the area…overall a great opportunity for someone interested in private lands work. Please pass this along to anyone interested. Thanks.

  • 2016 NRC Research Associateship Programs

    Dec 11, 2015 10:30 am40 views

  • US Fish and Wildlife Service

    Dec 11, 2015 10:30 am35 views

  • Landmark Forest Technician

    Dec 11, 2015 10:00 am11 views

    Landmark Forestry LLC is hiring for a Forest Technician in Horner, West Virginia.

  • Summer 2016 Undergraduate Internship on Thermal Biology

    Dec 10, 2015 1:45 pm42 views

  • 2016 AMERICORPS SIX-MONTH CREW MEMBER

    Dec 10, 2015 10:45 am9 views

    Our Mission: Nevada Conservation Corps harnesses the energy and idealism of youth to meet the needs of Nevada’s public lands and communities. As a federally-funded AmeriCorps program, the NCC promotes ecological literacy through field research and direct conservation service. By uniting resources from federal, state, and county agencies, the NCC provides young professionals the opportunity to make meaningful contributions toward protecting and conserving Nevada’s natural heritage while gaining valuable work experience in the conservation field

  • 2016 Seasonal Timber Positions

    Dec 10, 2015 10:45 am1 views

    The Bridger-Teton National Forest will be hiring seasonal positions for the 2016 summer season starting in January of 2016.  The Forest will be filling up to 4 seasonal positions in timber. Government housing will be available for these positions.  The jobs will be posted starting January 8th   thru January 27th based on the grade of the position.

  • Youth Outdoors Crew Member/Leader

    Dec 10, 2015 10:30 am4 views

    Work outdoors leading youth in environmental conservation work! AmeriCorps Youth Outdoors Members and Leaders (ages 18-25) engage TwinCities’ youth in after-school service projects and environmental education. In spring and fall, corps members lead crews of Twin Cities’ youth participants (ages 15-18) in environmental education and community service projects after school and on Saturdays.

  • Field Crew Member/Leader

    Dec 10, 2015 10:30 am8 views

    Looking for an exciting way to spend your year? Apply for a field crew! AmeriCorps Field Crew Leaders and Members (ages 18-25) work outdoors throughout Minnesota, Iowa and Missouri. Corps members receive on-the-job training and put those skills into practice on natural resource projects across the Midwest such as tree planting, exotic species management, trail construction, stream bank stabilization, prescribed burning, wildland fire fighting and emergency response. Corps members restore habitat in partnership with resource management agencies such as the DNR and US Fish and Wildlife Service, working alongside conservation professionals. - AmeriCorps service position (ages 18-25)

  • Professional Outdoor Instructor

    Dec 10, 2015 10:15 am6 views

    PROFESSIONAL OUTDOOR INSTRUCTOR: Eleven (11) Temporary, Full-time Positions. Pay: $275/week plus room and partial board (meals while working with programs), Dates: March 6 - May 28, 2016.

    Bradford Woods, Indiana University’s Outdoor Center, is located in the American Heartland in South Central Indiana. We are surrounded by rolling hills, limestone bluffs, deciduous forests and miles of waterways.

  • Land Health Assessment Field Technician

    Dec 10, 2015 10:15 am6 views

    The Great Basin Institute, in cooperation with the Bureau of Land Management, Southern Nevada District Office, is recruiting two field technicians for a land health assessment team. This team will consist of three members, including the district LHA crew leader and two technicians with diverse areas of training and experience able to work cooperatively in a field-based setting.

  • ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNICIAN

    Dec 10, 2015 10:15 am29 views

    Skelly and Loy is seeking an individual to serve as an Environmental Field Technician to work on a variety of projects involving multiple environmental subject areas. The individual shall have the desire to expand their capabilities and experience through on-the–job training, professional courses, and study programs. Overnight travel and some occasional evening/weekend work will be involved.

  • JUNIOR WATER RESOURCES ENGINEER

    Dec 10, 2015 10:00 am14 views

    Skelly and Loy is seeking a full-time junior water resources engineer to join our Hunt Valley, Maryland team. The ideal candidate is experienced and knowledgeable in is ecosystem restoration, low impact development (LID), environmental site design (ESD), storm water management, erosion and sediment control, permitting and plan review, and construction oversight and inspection for both public and private clients within the Mid-Atlantic region.

  • SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST

    Dec 10, 2015 10:00 am4 views

    Skelly and Loy is seeking a senior environmental scientist to join our Hunt Valley, Maryland team. The ideal candidate is a highly motivated individual with natural resources and environmental planning expertise in the Mid-Atlantic region (Maryland, Washington DC and Virginia).

  • ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST

    Dec 10, 2015 10:00 am6 views

    Skelly and Loy is seeking a full-time environmental scientist to join our Hunt Valley, Maryland team. The ideal candidate is a highly motivated individual with technical experience in natural resources in the Mid-Atlantic region (Maryland, Washington DC and Virginia). The selected candidate will provide technical support for a diversity of professional services including, but not limited to, wetland and forest stand delineations, tree preservation planning, fluvial geomorphic analysis, T&Es, water quality monitoring, natural resources studies, permitting and agency coordination, ecosystem restoration, GIS/GPS/CADD support and support efforts associated with NEPA/MEPA planning and the TMDL/NPDES program.