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  • Geospatial Systems Specialist

    Jul 26, 2016 8:00 am15 views

    The position is located at a Forest Service unit with responsibility for supporting managers and resource specialists in the use of geospatial technology and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for land, natural resources and ecosystem management.

  • Program Manager for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Rock Island, IL) Due 12/18

    Dec 7, 2017 9:30 am15 views

  • Police Officer (Due 2/16)

    Jan 23, 2018 4:45 pm14 views

  • SUPERIOR NATIONAL FOREST CREW MEMBER/LEADER

    Jan 25, 2016 3:45 pm14 views

    AmeriCorps Superior National Forest Crews (ages 18-25) receive on-the-job training to learn natural resources management skills and put those skills into practice working on projects throughout Superior National Forest. Superior National Forest seasonal crews are part of the Superior National Forest’s “Faces of Tomorrow” initiative, an effort to improve the diversity of their future workforce. Leader and member positions involve physically challenging, team-oriented outdoor work on conservation projects such as invasive species management, fuels reduction, campsite maintenance, timber stand improvement, trail maintenance, tree planting, timber marking, and wildfire suppression/prescribed burning. The Crew Leader works directly with Crew Members to complete all forest improvement projects, monitoring member performance and safety and providing on-site education and training. --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.

  • Environmental Inspector - Forestry, Business and Neighborhood Services (Indianapolis, IN) Due 5/14

    May 3, 2019 3:15 pm14 views

  • Forestry Jobs in America Newsletter

    Jul 26, 2016 10:45 am14 views

  • Research Biologist

    Oct 7, 2016 10:00 am13 views

    The scientist is a Research Biologist in the Southern Research Station’s Eastern Forest Environmental Threat Assessment Center (SRS-4854). The mission of the Eastern Forest Environmental Threat Assessment Center (EFETAC) is to generate knowledge and tools needed to anticipate and respond to environmental threats. The most serious threats to forests and the benefits they provide inevitably involve complex factors interacting across multiple spatial and temporal scales. The Center’s challenge is to maintain a comprehensive and integrated research program to tackle these complex issues, while delivering knowledge to forest landowners, managers, decision-makers, scientists, and other interested audiences in a timely, useful, and user-friendly manner.

  • Forestry Jobs in America NewsLetter

    Dec 11, 2015 4:15 pm13 views

  • Forestry Jobs in America Newsletter

    Jan 22, 2016 9:15 am12 views

  • WEST REGION FISH RESEARCH PROGRAM MANAGER:

    Jan 25, 2016 4:15 pm12 views

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

  • EDUCATION SEASONAL PROGRAM LEADER/INTERN

    Mar 21, 2016 10:30 am12 views

    The District is currently seeking Seasonal Program Leaders for the 2016 summer season to lead summer environmental education programs, including day camps. Some evening and weekend work is required and scheduling flexibility is a must. Almost all programs are outdoors. Site orientation and training in safety, leadership skills and camp activities is included

  • Production Forestry Technology Manager

    Apr 21, 2016 8:45 am12 views

    The Production Forestry Technology Manager at Weyerhaeuser will be responsible for developing and implementing new technology, as well as, supporting existing technology for growing pine and hardwood plantations. You will utilize your teamwork, collaboration and consultative skills to lead a team of research foresters overseeing study installation, maintenance and measurement, data handling and analysis, developing operational recommendations and providing technical support to operational foresters.  You will be challenged to use your professional experience to collaborate with university research cooperatives and company scientists to develop innovative solutions. You will have the opportunity to work in a unique environment and establish yourself as a subject matter consultant to all levels of the organization.

  • MAEAP Technician, Ionia Conservation District, Michigan

    Aug 20, 2015 12:15 pm12 views

    The Ionia Conservation District, located in Ionia, Michigan is seeking a full-time Michigan Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP) Technician.  The MAEAP Technician is responsible for delivering on-farm technical assistance in Ionia and Barry County, Michigan.  This includes conducting farm-specific risk assessments; coordinating local, state, and federal agency resources to help farmers reduce environmental risks; and assisting farmers in making progress toward MAEAP verification.  The MAEAP Technician is also responsible for collaborating with Conservation District staff to promote MAEAP and educate diverse audiences on the importance of sustainable agriculture in the Ionia and Barry County region.

    Job Description located at www.ioniacd.org

    Application Deadline: 4:00pm EST, Monday, August 24, 2015.  

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

    Aug 24, 2016 9:45 am12 views

  • 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).

  • 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.

  • EDUCATION & OUTREACH CORPSMEMBER

    Mar 21, 2016 11:15 am11 views

    The Education and Outreach Corpsmember (ages 18-25) will provide communication, education and outreach assistance with the Monarch Joint Venture, of which the US Fish and Wildlife Service is a partner.

  • BANDON SENIOR HATCHERY TECHNICIAN

    Mar 21, 2016 9:45 am11 views

  • Weekly Jobs Update from the US Forest Service Northern Region

    Jul 20, 2016 9:00 am11 views

  • Professor of Ecology (Kansas State University) 10/16

    Sep 19, 2017 9:30 am11 views

  • Group Leader, Forest Health GS-13

    Oct 7, 2016 10:00 am11 views

    This outreach is an early alert to inform potential applicants that the USDA Forest Service, Northeastern Area, State and Private Forestry will soon be advertising a permanent, full-time GS-0414 (Entomologist) or 0434 (Pathologist) -13 Group Leader, Forest Health position. The position is located at the St. Paul Field Office in St. Paul, MN.  If you are interested in this position please respond, since the responses to this outreach notice will help managers decide how to advertise this position. 

  • Principal Scientist

    Dec 10, 2015 9:15 am11 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.

  • Habitat Senior Project Assistant, Lewis & Clark Community College (East Alton, IL)

    Feb 22, 2019 10:30 am10 views

  • Parkland Technician - Grand Traverse Conservation District: Traverse City, MI (due 3/29)

    Mar 10, 2020 3:00 pm10 views

  • Restoration Specialist, Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation (Stockton, IL; due 5/8)

    Apr 27, 2020 10:30 am10 views

  • USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region Forester

    Sep 13, 2016 10:15 am10 views

    The Klamath National Forest is currently seeking a candidate for a permanent full-time Forester (Genetics), GS-0460-5/7/9 position located at the Klamath National Forest Headquarters in Yreka, California.  The purpose of this Outreach Notice is to inform prospective applicants of this upcoming opportunity and make decisions on how this position will be filled.  Be sure to check the boxes for the hiring authorities that you plan to apply under. 

  • 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.

  • 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).

  • EAST REGION FISH RESEARCH PROGRAM MANAGER:

    Jan 25, 2016 4:15 pm9 views

    Make a difference in Natural Resources! Located in La Grande, provide administrative and2technical leadership to ensure consistency regarding data collection and analyses of anadromous fish lifecyclemonitoring, population dynamics, and habitat evaluations. Manage professional staff and leadefforts in research, monitoring, and evaluation studies in Oregon's Columbia River tributaries aboveBonneville Dam.

  • Professional Outdoor Instructor

    Jan 26, 2016 10:00 am9 views

  • 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).

  • Day Camp Director - Allerton Park in Monticello, IL

    Feb 11, 2020 2:45 pm9 views

  • Conservation Warden, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (due April 26)

    Apr 8, 2020 3:00 pm9 views

  • Forester, Plains and Community Forestry, Colorado State University

    Jul 29, 2015 3:30 pm9 views

    Colorado State University seeks an individual to serve as the primary local Colorado State Forestry representative.

  • Wildlife Biologist II, Franklin County KY

    Aug 2, 2016 4:15 pm9 views

    Performs professional biological work in connection with the research and management of wildlife; and performs other duties as required.

  • Forestry Technician (Various locations statewide, Wisconsin) (Due 2/18)

    Feb 6, 2018 3:00 pm8 views

  • Purchasing Agent, Agricultural Research Service (Peoria, IL) Due 5/3

    Apr 29, 2019 2:45 pm8 views

  • Forest Tax Law Specialists & Tax Law Compliance Specialist, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (Statewide) Due 8/14/17

    Aug 8, 2017 10:00 am8 views

  • 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.

  • COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS CORPSMEMBER

    Mar 21, 2016 11:15 am7 views

  • Annual Technical Support Position

    May 13, 2016 10:30 am7 views

    Assistant Research Technician

    A highly motivated individual capable of working both independently and as part of a diverse team is being sought to provide onsite support for the Spruce and Peatland Responses Under Climatic and Environmental Change Experiment (SPRUCE) located in the USDA Forest Service's Marcell Experimental Forest in northern Minnesota. The individual will assist with managing and maintaining SPRUCE infrastructure and work with SPRUCE scientific staff to facilitate experimental activities

  • Assistant or Associate Professor of Silviculture (Virginia Tech)

    Oct 12, 2017 9:15 am7 views

  • Wood Promotion & Biomass Utilization Program Coordinator (Montana) Due 10/28

    Oct 13, 2017 3:30 pm7 views

  • Contracting Officer US Forest Service

    Nov 20, 2015 11:15 am7 views

    This position is part of the R1 AQM Staff, and will be located in Bozeman, Montana.

  • COMMUNICATION COORDINATOR

    Mar 21, 2016 10:30 am6 views

  • Biologist, U.S. Geological Survey (Kearneysville, WV; open until 50 applications are received)

    Jun 1, 2020 11:30 am6 views

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Supervisory Forestry Technician

    Nov 20, 2015 11:30 am5 views

    The Grangeville Smoke Jumper Base is planning on filling a permanent  Smokejumper Foreman position at the GS-10/11 levels. The job is now posted in USA JOBS with this announcment number 16-FIRE-179048G-MAS. This position will be open to apply to from November 16, 2015 till closing.