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  • Undergraduate Research Assistant in Plant-Microbe Communication

  • Extension Agent I - III - Florida Sea Grant Marine

    University of Florida/IFAS Extension, Florida Sea Grant, and Hernando County seek to fill a 12-month, permanent status-accruing Sea Grant Marine Agent position. This position will be based in Hernando County.

  • Assistant Professor (Practice) - Coastal Fisheries

    This is a full-time, 12-month, fixed-term, Assistant Professor of Practice position with Oregon Sea Grant (OSG) and Oregon State University Extension Service (OSUES) serving the Oregon Coastal Region with specific emphasis on the North Coast & lower Columbia River. The position will be based in Astoria, Oregon and will report to the OSU Regional Administrator in consultation with the OSG Outreach & Engagement Leader.

  • Department of Natural Resources Citizen-based Monitoring Coordinator

    The Department of Natural Resources is dedicated to the preservation, protection, effective management and maintenance of Wisconsin's natural resources. The Bureau of Natural Heritage Conservation is seeking to fill a Citizen-based Monitoring Coordinator located in our Central Office, Madison. In partnership with individuals and organizations, the DNR staff manage fish, wildlife, forests, parks, air, and water resources while promoting a healthy, sustainable environment and a full range of outdoor activities.

  • WQ Outreach and Citizen Monitoring Coordinator

    Utah State University’s Water Quality Extension program (www.extension.usu.edu/waterquality) is seeking a motivated, well-qualified individual to assist in coordinating our statewide water education and volunteer monitoring programs. This is a full year state AmeriCorps position through the Utah Conservation Corps with a focus on community education and volunteer mobilization. 

  • Contracting Officer US Forest Service

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

  • Supervisory Forestry Technician

    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.

  • Temporary and Permanent Jobs with the Forest Service

  • USDA-Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Jobs - Week of November 23rd, 2015

  • Colorado State Forest Service Program Manager

    The Colorado State Forest Service is hiring for a Program Manager in the Forest Management Division.  

    Required Job Qualifications: 

    A degree in forestry, another natural resources program, or a related degree will be considered. Four years of combined field forestry and Forest Management program administration experience. Successful applicants must have a valid Colorado driver’s license or ability to acquire one upon employment.  

  • Forest ReLeaf of Missouri Community Forester

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

    Assist Forestry Programs Manager with daily operations at CommuniTree Gardens, a 6-acre community-assisted tree nursery located in Creve Coeur Park (St. Louis County).

  • Forestry Jobs in America NewsLetter

  • USDA-Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Jobs - Week of November 30th, 2015

  • Temporary & Permanent Jobs with the Forest Service Week of November 30th

  • ForestryUSA – Forestry Jobs in America Newsletter

  • Sustainability Programs Coordinator, Institute for Sustainability, Energy & Environment

    Sustainability Programs Coordinator — This person will identify desirable sustainability initiatives and assess their cost effectiveness, technical feasibility and acceptance by the University community — then develop those ideas into programs that promote sustainability efforts through the iSEE office at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Deadline is December 16th.

  • Communication Specialist, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

    The person will provide the overall communications strategy for the Center for Air, Climate, Health, and Energy (CACHE) — a newly formed organization, and provide support for iSEE (Institute for Sustainability, Energy, and Environment) communications activities. Deadline is December 16th.

  • Pre-Announcment of Forest Service Temporary Positions in N Idaho, MT, and the Dakotas

  • Natural Resource Specialist 2 (Assistant District Wildlife Biologist)

    NATURAL RESOURCE SPECIALIST 2 (ASSISTANT DISTRICT WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST): A Permanent, Full-time Position. Job #ODFW15-0124.Pay: $3,450.00 - $5,028.00 Monthly, Dates:

    Location: Fish & Wildlife-West Region, Charleston, Oregon.

  • 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).

  • Principal Scientist

  • QUALIFIED BAT SURVEYOR/ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST

    Skelly and Loy is seeking a responsible, detail-oriented individual to serve as an Qualified Bat Surveyor / Environmental Scientist to focus on the performance of threatened and endangered bat habitat assessments, surveys, and regulatory agency coordination throughout the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States.

  • JUNIOR WATER RESOURCES ENGINEER

    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

    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

    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.

  • City of Ann Arbor Outreach Assistant

    The city of Ann Arbor, Natural Area Preservation (NAP) is currently hiring for an Outreach Assistant to coordinate our Park Stewards and other independent volunteers. 

  • Professional Outdoor Instructor

    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

    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

    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.

  • Youth Outdoors Crew Member/Leader

    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

    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)

  • 2016 AMERICORPS SIX-MONTH CREW MEMBER

    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

    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.

  • Summer 2016 Undergraduate Internship on Thermal Biology

  • Landmark Forest Technician

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

  • Biologist I-PLI

    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

  • US Fish and Wildlife Service

  • Wildlife Job Opportunities

  • Forestry Jobs in America NewsLetter

  • Allegan Conservation District - District Administrator

    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.

  • Undergraduate Hourly Assistatnt

  • Outreach Coordinator

  • Forestry Assistance Program Forester

    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

    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.

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

    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.

  • Interdisciplinary Soil Scientist/Hydrologist

    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

    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

  • Farm Bill Wildlife Biologist/Forester

    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

    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.