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

    Mar 7, 2016 4:30 pm167 views

  • Research Microbiologist

    Mar 7, 2016 4:30 pm28 views

  • Research Chemist

    Mar 7, 2016 4:45 pm39 views

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

    Mar 7, 2016 4:45 pm60 views

  • Weekly Jobs from the US Forest Service Northern Region

    Mar 11, 2016 9:30 am104 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.

  • Waterfowl Banding Technician – Temporary, Seasonal

    Mar 15, 2016 8:45 am157 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.

  • 2016 FIA Forestry Technician Seasonal Position Announcement

    Mar 15, 2016 1:45 pm40 views

  • WILDLIFE RESOURCE CENTER INTERN

    Mar 18, 2016 10:30 am53 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.

  • BANDON SENIOR HATCHERY TECHNICIAN

    Mar 21, 2016 9:45 am11 views

  • FIELD ORGANIZER

    Mar 21, 2016 9:45 am24 views

  • FACULTY RESEARCH ASSISTANT

    Mar 21, 2016 10:15 am4 views

    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.

  • CONTENT SPECIALIST & EVALUATION ASSOCIATE

    Mar 21, 2016 10:30 am1 views

    The Content Specialist & Evaluation Associate works as part of the Science Education Research Center (SERC) team at Carleton College to develop new and improve existing websites, support professional development programming, maintain SERC collections, and assist in education research and evaluation projects. The Science Education Resource Center is a grant-funded office at Carleton College, founded to improve education in the Earth sciences and beyond. Today we are a team of 13 educators, researchers and technical specialists who have worked with over 100 award winning education projects across the STEM disciplines and allied fields.

  • COMMUNICATION COORDINATOR

    Mar 21, 2016 10:30 am6 views

  • 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

  • COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS CORPSMEMBER

    Mar 21, 2016 11:15 am7 views

  • GAME WARDEN (Exam Notice)

    Mar 21, 2016 11:15 am40 views

  • 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.

  • NORTHWEST FIELD CREW MEMBER

    Mar 21, 2016 11:30 am15 views

  • BOTANIST/RANGE RESOURCE TECHNICIAN

    Mar 21, 2016 11:30 am20 views

  • RESEARCH SCIENTIST/ENGINEER 1

    Mar 29, 2016 9:15 am20 views

    The Stand Management Cooperative (http://www.cfr.washington.edu/research.smc/) based out of the University of Washington, School of Environmental and Forest Sciences is currently seeking applicants to fill a position in support of the Stand Management Cooperative's (SMC) field operations and research. This person will provide field research support and field project management oversight and will assist SMC research staff and students in the following areas: forest nutrition, forest growth modeling, silviculture, and or wood quality studies.

  • Habitat Strike Team Coordinator

    Apr 8, 2016 2:00 pm63 views

    The Habitat Strike Team and this position is a part of a partnership between Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Illinois Recreational Access Program (IRAP) and Pheasants Forever, Inc.  The incumbent will supervise and conduct habitat management work on IRAP leased private land and may also work on other IDNR private lands programs.  This position is a full-time, permanent employee of Pheasants Forever, Inc. and will receive daily leadership from Pheasants Forever staff and/or IDNR staff. This position will be located in Central or West Central Illinois.

  • Habitat Strike Team Technician

    Apr 8, 2016 3:00 pm60 views

    The Habitat Strike Team and this position is part of a partnership between Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Illinois Recreational Access Program (IRAP) and Pheasants Forever, Inc.  The incumbent will conduct habitat management work on IRAP leased private land and may also work on other IDNR private lands programs.  This position is also responsible for maintenance and repair of equipment.  This is a full-time, permanent employee of Pheasants Forever, Inc. and will receive daily leadership from the Strike Team Coordinator and possibly Pheasants Forever staff and/or IDNR staff. This position will be located in Central or West Central Illinois.

  • BIOLOGIST/ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST

    Apr 8, 2016 3:15 pm82 views

  • CONTACT SPECIALIST & EVALUATION ASSOCIATE

    Apr 8, 2016 4:15 pm33 views

  • WATER QUALITY/QUANTITY PROGRAM MANAGER

    Apr 8, 2016 4:15 pm38 views

  • EXECTUTIVE DIRECTOR

    Apr 8, 2016 4:15 pm17 views

  • RESTORING RELATIONS YOUTH CORPS LEADER

    Apr 8, 2016 4:30 pm26 views

  • Ecologist/Soil Scientist, National Forests in Alabama

    Apr 14, 2016 10:15 am22 views

    The National Forests in Alabama will soon be advertising a GS-0408/0470-11 Ecologist/Soil Scientist position.  The incumbent serves as member of the Natural Resources Planning Team and is responsible for providing a variety of responsibilities associated with ecological and soil science programs and management.  The position will be located at the Supervisor’s Office (or possibly on another Forest Service Unit) in Alabama.  Depending on the responses to this outreach, the position may be advertised on the OPM’s USAJobs website at: www.usajobs.gov. Additional information about the National Forests in Alabama can be found at www.fs.usda.gov/alabama.

  • Forestry Jobs in America Newsletter

    Apr 14, 2016 10:15 am18 views

  • Forestry Technician GS-462-05/ Forestry Technician GS-462-07 Stanilaus National Forest

    Apr 14, 2016 10:30 am28 views

    The Beautiful Stanislaus National Forest is looking for  two highly skilled individuals to join our team in the capacity of  GS-462-05 and  GS-462-07 Forestry technicians ( these are One year Temporary appointments). The duty locations are at Mi-Wok Ranger District in Mi-Wuk Village, CA and at Groveland Ranger District, in Groveland, CA. These positions are primarily associated with the recovery and reforestation efforts following the Rim Fire that occurred in 2013.

  • Statewide Waterfowl Coordinator

    Apr 21, 2016 8:00 am22 views

  • 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.

  • 2016 Field Worker

    Apr 26, 2016 10:15 am50 views

  • Forestry Jobs in America Newsletter

    Apr 26, 2016 3:30 pm32 views

  • Deer Biologist

    Apr 28, 2016 10:45 am25 views

    State of Wisconsin Government Jobs - Job Announcement

    The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is currently seeking to fill two (2) Deer Biologist positions within the Bureau of Wildlife Management. These positions will be located in the Northern and Western areas of the state. The Northern position will be located in Rhinelander (Oneida County) and the Western position will be located in Black River Falls (Jackson County).

  • Statewide Deer and Wild Hog Coordinator Tennessee

    May 4, 2016 8:45 am72 views

  • Colorado State Forest Service - Policy Liaison

    May 13, 2016 10:15 am29 views

    Under the supervision of the State Forester, the Policy Liaison will advise Colorado State Forest Service (CSFS) leadership, as well as division and district staff, on natural resource policies and strategies related to natural resource management. The Policy Liaison will work cooperatively with Colorado State University (CSU), Warner College of Natural Resources (WCNR), Colorado Department of Natural Resources (DNR), and other entities to build on the success of the CSFS.

  • 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

  • Biological Science Technician

    May 13, 2016 1:45 pm16 views

    Forest Health Protection will soon be advertising a vacancy for a GS 08/09 Biological Science Technician. The position is full-time and permanent with the Asheville Field Office of Forest Health Protection. This unit is part of the Southern Region and is primarily focused on the detection, evaluation, and suppression of forest insects and diseases that threaten economic and ecological resources.

  • Forestry Jobs in America Newsletter

    May 19, 2016 3:45 pm20 views

  • Assistant Professor: Extension Soil Water Quality Scientist

    Jun 9, 2016 8:15 am60 views

    Oregon State University, Department of Crop and Soil Science, is seeking applicants for a 9-month, full time (1.0 FTE) tenure-track position as Assistant Professor in Extension Soil Water Quality Science.

  • Department of Environmental Science and Management Restoration Ecology and Natural History Faculty Tenure-Track Position Starting August 2017

    Jun 22, 2016 9:15 am42 views

    Candidates should be committed to teaching excellence and to building a strong research record. Teaching assignments may include: Applied Natural History & Ecology, Principles of Ecological Restoration, Applied Ecological Restoration, Environmental Methods, Environmental Science and Management Senior Capstone, Freshman Seminar, and Graduate Seminar. Instructional assignments will be consistent with the programmatic needs of the department and students.

  • Forestry Jobs in America Newsletter

    Jun 30, 2016 11:00 am20 views

  • Michigan Department of Natural Resources Wildlife biology Specialist

    Jul 1, 2016 1:45 pm16 views

    The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is currently recruiting a full-time Wildlife Biology Specialist 13 in the Wildlife Division. This position is located in Lansing, Michigan.  The position is open to all applicants. Interested applicants must apply through NEOGOV.

  • Private Lands Wetland Easement Team Specialist

    Jul 5, 2016 8:15 am35 views

    Work in a joint capacity with Conservation Districts of Iowa (CDI), Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR), and Natural Resources Conservation Services (NRCS) to assist with development of wetland restoration plans of operations (WRPOs), prepare management plans and compatible use requests, coordinate restoration activities, and implement restoration vision of multi-disciplinary team on existing and future Agricultural Conservation Easement Program Wetland Reserve Easements (ACEP-WRE).

  • Weekly Jobs Update from the US Forest Service Northern Region

    Jul 5, 2016 10:45 am25 views

    The links will take you to our Forest Service Outreach Database for more information on each job including contact information for the hiring manager, job duties, etc.

  • Weekly Jobs Update from the US Forest Service Northern Region

    Jul 12, 2016 1:15 pm23 views