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  • FIELD ORGANIZER

    Mar 21, 2016 9:45 am24 views

  • EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

    Mar 21, 2016 9:00 am2 views

    The successful applicant will be passionate about our mission and the strategies (including litigation) therein. You must be able to work efficiently and independently from a home office or ours, recognize priorities and work under the direction of the Steering Committee overall and the Chair in particular.

  • WILDLIFE RESOURCE CENTER INTERN

    Mar 18, 2016 10:30 am53 views

  • 2016 FIA Forestry Technician Seasonal Position Announcement

    Mar 15, 2016 1:45 pm40 views

  • Soil Scientist/Geologist

    Mar 15, 2016 9:15 am23 views

    The Willamette National Forest will soon be advertising to hire one permanent, full-time Geologist or Soil Scientist, either the 0470 or 1350 series, at either the GS 9 or GS 11 level.  The selected employee will have the option of duty station at the McKenzie River Ranger District, Sweet Home Ranger District or Detroit Ranger District.  The expectation is the employee will work at all three Districts based on the Soils and Geology work scheduled on the north end of the Forest. The purpose of this Outreach Notice is to inform potential candidates of this opportunity and help the deciding official determine the best way to advertise the position.

    If you are interested in this position please complete the attached Outreach Response Form and return it to Trish Wilson, Natural Resource Staff Officer by March 23nd, 2016 at pawilson@fs.fed.us.  The Forest is considering filling the position as Soils Scientist. The Forest is interested in determing if individuals with a Geological Science background may have interest in applying. Within the outreach response form please indicate which position series you would be interested in applying for, Soils Scientist or Geologist.

  • Waterfowl Banding Technician – Temporary, Seasonal

    Mar 15, 2016 8:45 am157 views

  • Songbird Research Technician

    Mar 15, 2016 8:00 am44 views

    Come study songbird behavioral ecology in the shrublands of northern Illinois as part of a Ph.D research project from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.  I am looking for one (1) motivated, organized and detail-oriented field technicians with a strong work ethic to help assist with a playback experiment investigating social information use for habitat selection by Yellow Warblers.  Field technicians will assist with nest-searching, banding, spot-mapping and making behavioral observations of Yellow Warblers.  Field technicians will also help with basic maintenance of playback equipment.

  • Weekly Jobs from the US Forest Service Northern Region

    Mar 11, 2016 9:30 am104 views

  • Research Chemist

    Mar 7, 2016 4:45 pm39 views

  • Research Agricultural Engineer/Soil Scientist/Agronomist (Research Associate)

    Mar 7, 2016 4:45 pm61 views

  • Research Microbiologist/ Ecologist/ Soil Scientist (Postdoctoral Research Associate)

    Mar 7, 2016 4:30 pm168 views

  • Research Microbiologist

    Mar 7, 2016 4:30 pm28 views

  • Soil Scientist

    Mar 7, 2016 3:45 pm31 views

    This position serves as a soil scientist supporting programs on the Idaho Panhandle NFs and is located in the Supervisor’s Office.  The primary duty of the position is to assist with and/or conduct standard surveys of soil resources on the Idaho Panhandle National Forests.  This is a career ladder position with duties and responsibilities varying with grade level and reaching full potential as a GS-0470-9.

  • Soil Scientist

    Mar 7, 2016 3:00 pm19 views

    The soil scientist provides basic input to interdisciplinary reports, best management practices for the soil resource, and planning efforts. The position requires skills for gathering, analyzing, and interpreting Soil Survey and Ecological Site Inventory data, including a good understanding of plant soil relationships. This position requires the ability to provide recommendations for protecting the soil resource and input into decisions for managing BLM lands across the district.

  • RESEARCH TECHNICIAN – BIOMETEOROLOGY/ ECOSYSTEM ECOLOGY SCHOOL OF PUBLIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS INDIANA UNIVERSITY, BLOOMINGTON

    Mar 7, 2016 10:30 am63 views

  • Temporary & Permanent Jobs with the Forest Service - March 4, 2016

    Mar 7, 2016 10:15 am48 views

  • Northwest Field Crew Member

    Mar 4, 2016 4:30 pm5 views

    Looking for an exciting way to spend your year? Apply for a field crew! AmeriCorps Northwest Minnesota Field Crew Members (ages 18-25) work outdoors and gain valuable field skills. Crew members receive on-the-job training in natural resource management, fire control and conservation methods, and then put those skills into practice on natural resource projects across the Midwest. Typical projects include tree planting, exotic species management, trail construction, stream bank stabilization, prescribed burning, wildland fire fighting and emergency response. Crew members also get the chance to work alongside conservation professionals and explore career options within the environmental field.

  • Education Seasonal Program Leader/Intern

    Mar 4, 2016 4:15 pm36 views

  • Outdoor Education Instructor

    Mar 4, 2016 4:15 pm84 views

  • Communication Coordinator

    Mar 4, 2016 3:45 pm27 views

  • Naturalist Fellow

    Mar 4, 2016 3:30 pm50 views

  • Field Organizer

    Mar 4, 2016 3:30 pm31 views

  • Faculty Research Assistant

    Mar 4, 2016 3:30 pm72 views

  • Contect Specialist and Evaluation Associate

    Mar 4, 2016 3:30 pm33 views

  • Forestry Jobs in America Newsletter

    Mar 2, 2016 10:45 am33 views

  • USDA-Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Jobs - Week of February 22nd, 2016

    Feb 23, 2016 10:30 am49 views

  • Soil Scientist

    Feb 19, 2016 4:30 pm11 views

    The Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest (CONF) is conducting an outreach for highly skilled and qualified candidates to fill a Soil Scientist, GS-0470-11 position with a duty station of Gainesville, GA.  This is a non-supervisory, forest-level position.  This notification is being circulated to inform prospective applicants of this upcoming opportunity and to determine interest in the position.

  • Temporary Wildlife Assistant

    Feb 19, 2016 4:30 pm38 views

    These 4 positions will focus on waterfowl trapping and banding throughout the southern Lower Peninsula of Michigan and will work under the supervision of the Wildlife Division Bird Banding Program Coordinator. We are looking for individuals that have the ability to work independent of supervision as part of a small team, who will work aggressively to meet banding goals and solve problems, and who can carefully collect and maintain large amounts of data.

  • Content Specialist & Evaluation Associate

    Feb 19, 2016 11:00 am31 views

  • I Can Camp! Youth Outdoors Crew

    Feb 19, 2016 10:30 am21 views

  • Rare Plant Monitoring and Native Seed Collection Seasonal

    Feb 19, 2016 10:30 am52 views

  • WILDLIFE RESOURCE CENTER INTERN

    Feb 19, 2016 10:30 am66 views

  • Naturalist Fellow

    Feb 19, 2016 10:00 am62 views

  • Wildlife Ecologist Seasonal Worker

    Feb 19, 2016 10:00 am69 views

  • Seasonal Natural Resources Technician I -(6) Vacancies

    Feb 17, 2016 2:00 pm37 views

    The MD Department of Natural Resources, Forest Service, is currently accepting applications for up to six seasonal natural resource technicians.

    Note: The positions are full-time, 40 hours/week, with occasional weekend or evening obligations.  Applicants must be willing to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions. 

  • Research Hydrologist

    Feb 17, 2016 10:30 am53 views

  • Conservation Biologist/Wildlife Tech Adv

    Feb 11, 2016 1:30 pm53 views

    Natural Areas Steward:Plan, schedule, and work independently on all aspects of on-going field projects related to property management and stewardship of state managed lands. These projects include, but are not limited to vegetation surveys, natural community restoration, habitat assessments and inventories for rare and listed flora and fauna, trails and infrastructure inventories, fencing, and boundary marking. This position requires an ability to travel throughout assigned work area and work irregular hours, evenings, and occasional week-ends. A willingness to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions is required.

  • Forest Inventory and Analysis Seasonal Crew Leader

    Feb 10, 2016 9:30 am16 views

    Full-time seasonal positions are with the Colorado State Forest Service and will generally not exceed six months, with a possibility to extend to nine months. Expected range of employment will be from April 2016 thru the end of October 2016. Actual length of employment is dependent upon workload, weather, and other factors.

  • Seasonal Position-Avian and Insect Technician

    Feb 10, 2016 9:30 am34 views

  • Communication Coordinator

    Feb 9, 2016 3:45 pm10 views

    Under the supervision of the Executive Director, the Communications Coordinator is responsible for: 1. Managing DRC communications. 2. Developing and maintaining media relations, maintaining media list. 3. Drafting and sending news releases, handling media requests and connecting media with DRC member spokespeople, coordinating news conferences.

  • GRANT & CONTRACT ASSISTANT

    Feb 9, 2016 3:30 pm7 views

    The Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (WAFWA) is seeking a Grant & Contract Assistant for its administrative office in Boise. The position will monitor conservation and wildlife federal-aid and state programs; identify long-range objectives and short-term goals based on in-depth knowledge of program regulations and requirements; interpret governing rules and regulations, operating policies, and procedure and compliance.

  • Director of Natural Resources

    Feb 9, 2016 3:30 pm36 views

    The Forest Preserve District of Kane County ’s Natural Resources Department is accepting applications for one (1) Director of Natural Resources. Responsible for planning, organizing, directing and managing all functions and activities of the Natural Resources department, including land management, wildlife management, habitat restoration, and compliance with all federal, state and local laws.

  • Permitting Technician

    Feb 9, 2016 3:30 pm18 views

    The Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD) is seeking applications for the two full-time positions of Permitting Technician. The Permitting Technicians will be joining a team that works cross departmentally to protect and enhance natural resources within the Minnehaha Creek watershed through the administration of rules, monitoring construction for compliance, and through partnerships to achieve greater natural resource outcomes than can be achieved solely through regulation.

  • Naturalist Fellow

    Feb 8, 2016 10:45 am35 views

    Learn and present environmental and agricultural education programs to children and adults •Develop and implement fall, spring, and summer camps 

  • Home Energy Squad Member

    Feb 8, 2016 10:45 am9 views

    Make a lasting impact on your community while learning valuable repair and energy-efficiency skills! AmeriCorps Home Energy Squad Members (ages 18-25) receive on-the-job training and complete energy efficiency upgrades in Twin Cities metro area homes in cooperation with Neighborhood Energy Connection (NEC).

  • Northwest Field Crew Member

    Feb 8, 2016 10:45 am0 views

    Looking for an exciting way to spend your year? Apply for a field crew! AmeriCorps Northwest Minnesota Field Crew Members (ages 18-25) work outdoors and gain valuable field skills. Crew members receive on-the-job training in natural resource management, fire control and conservation methods, and then put those skills into practice on natural resource projects across the Midwest.

  • Program Specialist (Flood Recovery/Restoration)

    Feb 8, 2016 10:45 am24 views

    Provide assistance to the Coordinator in restoration planning and implementation tasks including: Using the Watershed Master Plan to evaluate priority projects in an efficient and compliant manner ensuring collaboration with all stakeholders. Research potential funding sources help develop a strategy to fund project implementation and long term maintenance and monitoring.

  • Field Organizer

    Feb 8, 2016 10:45 am4 views

    Under the supervision of the Executive Director, the Field Organizer is responsible for: 1. Empowering individuals to speak for themselves by identifying and developing a diverse group of members who agree to serve as the organization’s public voice on a variety of issues. 2. Formulating sound organizing strategies by analyzing the social and economic forces, power relationships and political agendas that shape the local communities where they live and in North Dakota as a whole.

  • Aquatic Field Technician

    Feb 3, 2016 10:45 am40 views

    Field technicians are needed to conduct applied research in the area of aquatic ecology and large riversystems throughout the state of Illinois. Technicians will assist large river ecologists in the collection ofstandardized long-term river monitoring data with additional targeted data collection.

  • Temporary & Permanent Jobs with the Forest Service - Jan 29, 2016

    Jan 28, 2016 4:15 pm43 views