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  • Associate Director of Natural Resource Policy, IL Farm Bureau (Bloomington, IL)

    IAA is seeking an Associate Director of Natural Resource Policy. Under the direction of the Director of Environmental Policy, this position advocates on behalf of the organization in the promulgation, implementation and enforcement of natural resource regulation affecting Illinois agriculture. Maintains liaison with state and federal agencies as they are involved with natural resource issues. Develops and coordinates the organization's natural resource programs, communications and information.

  • SI Prescribed Burn Association Coordinator

    The Shawnee Resource Conservation and Development Area, Inc. | The Shawnee RC&D (shawneercd.org) is seeking an experienced prescribed burn coordinator to support the work of the Southern Illinois Prescribed Burn Association Home – SIPBASIPBA Coordinator position announcement

    The successful candidate will contract with the Shawnee Resource Conservation and Development Area, Inc. to execute contracts related to the SIPBA Coordinator position description with the option of including additional related projects. Compensation will depend on available funding, candidate preferences, and future grant opportunities.

     

  • Big Sky Watershed Corps (Jan. - Nov. 2023), AmeriCorps (Montana; open until filled)

    This program focuses on watershed protection initiatives and provides young professionals with meaningful hands-on experience while making a measurable difference in communities.  

  • Forestry Jobs in America Newsletter

  • Regional Representative - Southern Missouri, Arkansas, Louisiana - Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever (open until filled)

    Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever are seeking individuals with the talent, passion, and desire to promote and grow the nation’s leading upland wildlife habitat conservation organization. The Regional Representative position is responsible for grassrootsmission delivery by engaging communities, chapters, volunteers,and members within the assigned region. The successful applicant will assist chapters to maximize their fundraising and mission impact at the local, state, and national levels. Additionally, the Regional Representative will work with Development teammates to identify, cultivate, and solicit mission-driven donations

  • Soil Conservation Technician (105 vacancies throughout the U.S.), Natural Resources Conservation Service (due Sept. 18)

    Duties include, but are not limited to, gathering and compiling planning data on rural and/or urban sites, including physical features such as soil limitations, erosion, surface drainage, sedimentation, and other natural resource data, preparing basic natural resources conservation plans where soil survey information is available, scheduling follow up with landowners or operators to check progress of conservation practices that are under construction, reviewing and making simple adjustments when necessary to practices according to NRCS Practice Standards and specification, and more.

  • Biological Science Technician (fisheries), Agricultural Research Service (Stoneville, MS; due Sept. 20)

    This position is located within the Agricultural Research Service, Southeast Area, Warmwater Aquaculture Research Unit in Stoneville, MS.

    In this position, you will improve the efficiency, profitability, and sustainability of fish farming in the United States.

  • Environmental Specialist-Safety Sensitive Series, Missouri Department of Transportation (Jefferson City, MO; due Oct. 11)

    The environmental specialist - safety sensitive performs routine entry-level activities in regard to assisting the environmental studies unit in an effort to comply with environmental regulations. Responsibilities are performed under direct supervision.  MoDOT will bring candidates onto the team as entry-level, intermediate, or senior level, based on your skills and experience. This opening is for one of our CAREER-LADDER positions which offers the opportunity for career advancement without having to participate in the competitive selection interview process.  As you continue to learn, acquire new skills, and gain experience, you can be promoted to a higher-level position. 

  • USDA Forest Service Permanent Position: Archeologist

  • Forestry Job Opportunites

  • Wildlife/Wetland Easement Team Specialists, Conservation Districts of Iowa in partnership with Iowa DNR and Iowa NRCS (Fairfield, IA; due Nov. 6)

    You would be serving as a member of the wetland easement team, working with Agricultural Conservation Easement Program Wetland Reserve Easements (ACEP-WRE). One of your main tasks would be to monitor easements to document progress towards meeting habitat and management goals. Monitoring provides an opportunity to assess the habitat and work with easement owners to plan for the development, enhancement, and management of wildlife habitat on their property. You would work with landowners and your team to develop plans that meet the goals of the easement and the landowner as well as the needs of the wildlife that will inhabit their land. The wetland easements that you will be working with are critical for wildlife and water quality efforts in Iowa, and the efforts you put in will be enjoyed for generations to come.

  • Forestry Job Opportunites

  • Philanthropy Coordinator, Idaho Wildlife Federation (Boise, Idaho), (Deadline: November 25, 2022)

    With the hiring of this position, the Idaho Wildlife Federation continues its growth as a five-person organization, representing the largest coalition of sporting and conservation groups in the state of Idaho.  As such, we are seeking a knowledgeable candidate to implement simultaneous fundraising strategies and complete tasks associated with cultivating charitable giving for the organization. The position will require a broad application of skills and tasks to continue IWF's growth, necessitating flexible work prioritization with diverse tasks. This position offers significant opportunities for professional development for the right individual seeking to grow their career in conservation or fundraising. This position must be based out of Boise.

    The Philanthropy Coordinator will collaborate with the Executive Director and IWF staff to coordinate and ensure the effective implementation of all IWF philanthropic activities. This position will involve the identification, recruitment, and retention of individual and corporate donors, organizing in-person and online fundraising events, searching for grants, and assisting staff with grant writing and reporting. Travel will be required in certain times of the year.

    Job responsibilities include the core functions of communications, outreach, and recordkeeping. This full-time position requires awareness of current political and scientific issues and IWF’s public policy objectives and strategies. The Philanthropy Coordinator will help facilitate IWF’s continued success and take a proactive role in day-to-day operations of IWF.

  • Senior Scientific Specialist, Aquatic Ecologist - Illinois Natural History Survey (Due: Dec 12th)

    The Illinois Natural History Survey is seeking an Aquatic Ecologist to conduct basic and applied research assisting with ongoing surveys for aquatic amphibians and reptiles, freshwater mollusks, and fishes that are threatened, endangered, and Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN) and assist with planning and analysis of research studies associated with the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority. This position will be based in Champaign, Illinois.

  • Visiting Scientific and Outreach Specialist, Land and Indigenous Management, Arboretum (Urbana, IL; due Dec. 1)

    The Arboretum is seeking a Visiting Scientific and Outreach Specialist, Land and Indigenous Management to conduct applied research and service activities at the Arboretum with an emphasis on establishment of indigenous gardens, control of invasive species, and introduction of native species in the Southern Arboretum Woodlands and Miles C. Hartley Garden.

  • Maintenance Worker, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (5 vacancies including Marion and Ullin, IL; due Dec. 11)

    As a Maintenance Worker your duties will include, but are not limited to, performing general maintenance on facilities (e.g., painting, electrical, plumbing, siding), operating farm tractors, backhoes, mowers and other types of equipment to construct and maintain refuge facilities, using a variety of hand and power tools including hand saws, drills, planes, routers, power nailers and fasteners, metal shears, power saws, and power sanders and planes to maintain facilities, maintaining restrooms, roads, parking areas, boat ramps, etc, aiding in installation/repair of cabinets, fences, siding, etc., and assisting in mixing and pouring cement.

    This is a temporary appointment intended for seasonal work that is less than 6 months or 1040 hours from the date of appointment/service year. It is expected this position will be terminated upon completion of the seasons work. The agency may non-competitively rehire an eligible temporary seasonal worker in subsequent years who works less than 6 months or 1040 hours in their service year. At management's discretion, this appointment may be extended up to one-year with the possibility of extending an additional one-year.

  • ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST/PROJECT MANAGER

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

  • Diversity Internship: Botanical Resources Assistant Ocmulgee, Environment for the Americas (Macon, GA; due Jan. 24)

  • Temporary Limited Commissioned Ranger (May-Sept. or Oct. 2024), Vega State Park (Mesa County, CO; open until filled)

    Our Mission is to perpetuate the wildlife resources of the state, to provide a quality state parks system, and to provide enjoyable and sustainable outdoor recreation opportunities that educate and inspire current and future generations to serve as active stewards of Colorado's natural resources. Colorado Parks and Wildlife.

  • Environmental Education Program Coordinator, Dallas County Conservation Board (Perry, IA; due Dec. 27)

    This position is responsible for coordinating the development and implementation of environmental education programs.  This position has direct supervision over Naturalist.

  • Aquatic/Fisheries Field Technician (Hourly) (up to 8 positions for June-Oct. 2024), Illinois Natural History Survey (Havana, IL; due Feb. 23)

    The Illinois Natural History Survey is seeking up to 8 field technicians to conduct applied research in aquatic ecology and large river systems throughout the state of Illinois. Technicians will assist large river ecologists in the collection of standardized long-term river monitoring data with additional targeted data collection. This position will be 40 hours per week and will be located in Havana, Illinois.  

    For full consideration, applications should be received by 02/23/2024but the position may be filled sooner when a suitable candidate is found.         

  • Hydrologic Science Technician

    The Coweeta Hydrologic Laboratory of the Southern Research Station is recruiting a Hydrologic Science Technician-GS-1316-06. The position will be advertised as a term two-year appointment. The position will be at the GS-6 level (salary range $35,306 to $46,294/yr plus standard Federal benefits). The duty station will be located at the Coweeta Hydrologic Laboratory in Otto, NC.  The Coweeta Hydrologic Laboratory has been in continuous operation since 1934 and the research program spans the continuum of basic to applied science. Coweeta is a Long-Term Ecological Research Site and works cooperatively with several universities, National Forests, and local, state, and other federal agencies.

  • Forestry Assistance Program Forester, Clare Conservation District (Harrison, MI) due 2/24

    The Michigan Forestry Assistance Program (FAP) provides private forestland owners with technical assistance and information regarding forestry, wildlife habitat, and related natural resource concerns, so that they may make informed decisions about the use and management of their forestlands. (“Landowners” include non-industrial private forestland owners, schools, local units of government, rural, and urban residents.) The Forester position is primarily a field position.

  • Missouri Outdoor Recreational Access Program Crew Leader, Missouri Dept. of Conservation (due Feb. 18)

    The Missouri Outdoor Recreational Access Program (MRAP) Crew Leader position will be approximately 12 months in duration, with the potential for extension anticipated. The anticipated start date is March 16, 2022.

  • RESTORING RELATIONS YOUTH CORPS LEADER

    The position seeks applicants who are members of Native American Tribes, or identify as American Indian/Native American. Crew leaders will lead, teach, mentor and learn in a way that supports American Indian culture and values. In this way, leaders will help youth participants make connections between service project goals and indigenous values. -- Gain leadership skills and valuable job skills applicable to any career -- Earn an AmeriCorps education award for school expenses or to pay off qualified student loans -- Learn about current environmental issues and network with natural resource professionals -- Get field experience and gain natural resource management skills.

  • I Can Paddle! YOUTH OUTDOOR CREW/LEADER

    Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) I Can! Programs introduce Minnesota families to a variety of outdoor activities including camping, fishing, paddling, and rock climbing. Youth Outdoors I Can Paddle! Crew Members serve as paddling instructors and guides for weekend canoe and kayak workshops. Instructors teach basic paddling technique and provide on-the-water guidance for first-time paddlers. Workshops take place on both lakes and rivers managed by the DNR. Instructors provide environmental education throughout the workshops as well, offering participants information about Minnesota’s natural resources.

  • Campground Naturalist (Seasonal) (Penfield, IL) Due 2/28

  • Numerous US Forest Service Summer Jobs close tomorrow

    Individuals interested in these positions need to create an applicant profile and build their resume in www.usajobs.gov to apply for these jobs. Now through midnight EST February 6, 2018:

    Engineering & surveying technicians, forestry technicians, hydrologic technicians, biological science technicians, archaeological technicians, equipment operators, motor vehicle operators, laborers, maintenance workers, visitor information/guides, office services, recreation, &  Youth Conservation Corps aids/leaders

    The linked notice also includes Pathways Internship opportunities.

  • Field Organizer

    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.

  • Life Sciences Career Trainee (Upward Mobility) #11698, Illinois EPA (Springfield, IL; due Feb. 23)

    Assist in conducting scientific reviews of Site Remediation Program (SRP) 

  • Outreach Educator Intern (June 2021-May 2022), Dunes Learning Center (Chesterton, IN; due May 28)

  • Academic Hourly - Crop and Soil Science, UIUC Dept. of NRES (Urbana, IL; due Feb. 28)

    The employee will coordinate field and lab work associated with two projects exploringplant and soil traits that enhance ecosystem services (nutrient use efficiency, carbonsequestration, greenhouse gas emissions reductions and, productivity) and oversee laband field measurements in our on-campus organic systems trial and on-farms. Primaryduties will include management of the Soil Ecology Lab, sample collection andmeasurements to determine plant and soil health, and ecosystem services related toclimate change mitigation.

  • Field Technician (2 positions; forest; summer 2023), Purdue University (southern Indiana; due Mar. 1)

    We are hiring two technicians to collect field data at sites within the Hoosier NationalForest in southern Indiana as part of a collaborative study between the Department ofForestry and Natural Resources at Purdue University and the USDA Forest Service. Basicknowledge of proper field techniques and backcountry safety are required. Applicantsmust possess a valid driver’s license.

  • Conservation Field Assistant, Horeb,WI -(due 2/28/20)

  • FACULTY RESEARCH ASSISTANT

    The purpose of this position is to collect field information on status and trends of vegetation on BLM lands across southeastern Oregon, to manage a 5 year rangelands inventory effort, and to provide assistance to the INR-Portland Director on managing the overall ecology program at INR. The Research Assistant (Ecologist) will work with the INR-Portland Director to assure the BLM inventory program is successful, and that vegetation plot and training data are integrated initially across southeastern Oregon, and eventually across the state.

  • Social Scientist, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Fort Collins, CO; due Mar. 29)

    U.S. Citizens, Students - This College Graduate announcement is open to applicants who received a bachelors or advanced degree from a qualifying educational institution within the preceding two years OR will be receiving a degree no later than June 30, 2024. Note: Veterans who were precluded by their military service obligation from meeting this requirement will have up to six years to apply. 

  • Environmental Education and Stewardship Individual Placement, National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center - AmeriCorps (open until filled)

  • Biological Science Technician (Fish), U.S. Geological Survey (Millersburg, MI; due Apr. 28)

    As a Biological Science Technician (Fish) within the Great Lakes Science Center Hammond Bay Biological Station, some of your specific duties will include assisting in conducting field studies and surveys to collect fisheries data and/or specimens to support scientific studies, assisting scientist in laboratory work, performing and/or coordinating the repair and maintenance of research and support equipment, operating and maintaining outboard powered boats, preparing and/or presenting environmental educational material of limited difficulty, overseeing and training new technicians and field crews in standard field data collection and analytical techniques.

  • Fisheries Management Technician (Hourly) - Illinois Natural History Survey

    The Illinois Natural History Survey is seeking multiple (up to 2) technicians to conduct field and laboratory work in support of sportfish management projects in streams and reservoirs in Illinois. Field work responsibilities include measuring limnological parameters and sampling fish using boat electrofishing in reservoirs and stream electrofishing gears in wadable streams. This position will be based out of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources Office in Gibson City, Illinois 

  • MN Farm Bill Wildlife Biologist I or II, Pheasants Forever, Inc., and Quail Forever (Caledonia, MN; due May 13)

    An individual in this position will implement wildlife habitat-related conservation programs and provide technical assistance within a multi-county area while located in the USDA Service Center in Caledonia, MN.  

  • Biological Science Laboratory Technician, USDA Agricultural Research Service (Orono, ME; due May 9)

    In this position, you will assist scientists conducting research that will solve problems limiting production efficiency of coldwater marine aquaculture. 

  • Field Technician, Humane Wildlife Solutions LLC (St. Louis, MO)

    Humane Wildlife Solutions LLC is now hiring!
    ...and looking to fill one or two positions immediately!

    Humane Wildlife Solutions LLC seeks to transform the way we address conflicts with urban wildlife in St. Louis City, County, and surrounding areas. We offer to residents and businesses in these areas a variety of completely humane services designed especially for the welfare of wildlife.

    In short, we provide long-term solutions at affordable prices without harming wild animals.

  • Science Education Specialist, Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission (Albany, NY; due 6/19)

  • Conservation Education Representative (temporary), Illinois Dept. of Natural Resources (Lerna and Zion, IL; due July 7 or 8)

  • Physical Science Technician, New Orleans, LA (Due Date 7/7/23)

    Duties include collecting, preparing, evaluating, and verifying samples and supporting records, keeping detailed records of experimental data, performing routine and recurring techniques and studies using a variety of fiber and textile testing and processing equipment, tabulating, statistically analyzing, and summarizing data using personal computers and software packages, and more.

  • Biological Science Technician, USDA Agricultural Research Service (Hagerman, ID; due July 5)

    Duties include collecting, preparing, evaluating, and verifying biological samples and supporting records, searching for literature pertinent to research projects for new procedures or techniques to use in the laboratory or field, maintaining, calibrating, and modifying complex/specialized equipment and automated systems used for test and evaluation procedures, using laboratory and field equipment pertinent to research, tabulating, statistically analyzing, and summarizing data using personal computers and software packages, and more.

  • Biological Science Technician, Agricultural Research Service (Pendleton, OR; due July 14)

    In this position, you will assist in one or more phases of the research process by performing a variety of standardized or routine duties, in a laboratory, field, or greenhouse environment, related to soil and conservation research.

  • Forestry Technician, U.S. Forest Service (multiple locations in IL and MO; due July 10)

    The primary purpose of this position is to perform wildland firefighting work. 

  • Life Sciences Career Trainee (Targeted title- Environmental Protection Specialist I), Illinois EPA (Springfield, IL; due July 22)

    The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Bureau of Land (BOL), Materials Management and Compliance Section, within Materials Management Unit is seeking a Life Science Career Trainee (Option E).

  • Wildlife Technician - Wetlands and Waterbirds (Aug. 21 start), Illinois Natural History Survey (Havana, IL; open until filled)

    The Forbes Biological Station is seeking two research technicians to assist with multiple studies assessing wetland and waterfowl ecology along the Illinois and Mississippi Rivers. These positions will include a mix of field and lab work. Primary field duties will include automated recording unit (ARU) monitoring/maintenance and waterfowl trapping. Successful candidates will be required to climb ~10ft using climbing sticks to check ARUs in trees and structures. Primary lab duties will include ARU data processing and soil core sample processing. Other research opportunities include participating in marking waterfowl with GSM transmitters, vegetation and waterfowl surveys; sampling waterfowl for avian influenza; vegetation identification and cover-mapping of wetland basins; safe operation of small and large boats, ATVs, and 4-wheel drive trucks; data entry and management; maintenance of equipment and facilities; and other duties as assigned.