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• Environmental Planning Specialist (NEPA), A.I.S. Inc. (Moline, IL; due Dec. 4)

  Nov 27, 2023 2:30 pm4 views

  AIS is seeking a Environmental Planning Specialist (NEPA) to support the Illinois and Iowa Ecological Services Field Office (ILIA) by performing and assisting with biological duties in the Illinois and Iowa Ecological Services Field Office, particularly under the scopes of Conservation Planning Assistance and the Endangered Species Program. The selected candidate will support all Programs in the Field Office, with a focus on wind renewable energy.

• Natural Resource Specialist, UW-Madison Arboretum (Madison, WI; due Dec. 6)

  Nov 27, 2023 2:30 pm4 views

  The Natural Resource Specialist is a member of the Arboretum Land Care field crew and works with the Land Care Manager, Natural Resource Crew Leader, and the rest of the field crew to implement restoration and management plans for the Arboretum's restored and remnant plant and animal communities. Sample responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to, invasive tree and shrub removal with chainsaws, brush saws, etc.; invasive herbaceous plant management with herbicide, hand-pulling, etc.; and collection of native seeds. This position also assists in the management of the horticultural gardens and performs general maintenance of the grounds, including snow removal and mowing grass.

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

  Nov 21, 2023 1:45 pm3 views

  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.

• Watershed Management Research and Outreach Undergraduate Internship Program (summer 2024), North Central Region Water Network (several locations including Champaign, IL; due Dec. 8)

  Nov 21, 2023 1:45 pm37 views

  While the internships will range in location, topic, and format, they each will provide students with broader perspectives and experience in water-related research and extension education. Students will gain real world experience with the complexities and trade-offs associated with water-related decisions in rural and urban landscapes.  In addition, students will get to know the interns in other locations across the region and participate in multistate exchanges exposing them to other ecoregions, agriculture and municipal systems, universities, and cultural contexts. As students are exposed to opportunities in extension, the program will develop interest in individuals for water management related careers outside of dedicated research.

• Crew Leader Positions (Feb. 2024 start), Montana Conservation Corps (various MT locations)

  Nov 21, 2023 1:45 pm4 views

  As a crew leader, you will work to oversee 3-4 adult crew members on 4-9 day overnight conservation projects on some of the most breathtaking landscapes in the Northern Rockies and Plains. Some crew leaders will lead a crew solo, some will lead with a co-leader, and some will have an assistant crew leader. The crew you will oversee will be made up of adults who are 17-30 years old and come from a variety of backgrounds and locations throughout the country. Crew Leaders will be responsible for helping to facilitate crew member growth, manage conflict on their crew, and support the crew in completing quality project work in the field.

• Big Sky Watershed Corps Member (Jan.-Nov. 2024; various MT locations)

  Nov 21, 2023 1:15 pm2 views

  BSWC members develop and implement climate resiliency initiatives through stream and riparian restoration projects, re-vegetation projects, low-tech process-based restoration, drought planning, water quality/quantity monitoring, riparian fencing, river clean-ups, terrestrial/aquatic invasive species removal, abandoned mine reclamation, beaver mimicry, irrigation infrastructure improvements, watershed inventories and so much more! BSWC members also promote watershed health and natural resource conservation through outreach and education by engaging local communities through lessons in schools, community field days, workshops, trainings, and volunteer opportunities. Overall, BSWC members confront climate change with innovative solutions developed in direct partnership with community organizations and local stakeholders.

• Graduate Student Assistantship, Masters in Soil Science, Soil Health Lab, North Dakota State University

  Nov 21, 2023 12:30 pm4 views

  Start Date: May 2024 or sooner

• Extension Specialist, Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP), Crop Sciences (Urbana, IL; due Dec. 6)

  Nov 20, 2023 10:15 am2 views

  Work as a member of the interdisciplinary Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) team to collectively create, prepare and conduct training programs for commercial and private pesticide applicators and operators in Illinois.

• Telemetry Technicians and Acoustic Technician (summer 2024), Human-Wildlife Interactions Lab (near Kirksville, MO; apply by Dec. 1 for highest consideration)

  Nov 20, 2023 9:45 am12 views

  The Human-Wildlife Interactions Lab at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) is recruiting two Field Telemetry Technicians and one Field Acoustic Technician to aid in an 11-week study of bats in the northern plains of Missouri. The Missouri Bat Project is an 8-year study and collaboration between UIUC and the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC). The main goal of the project is to understand how federally endangered Indiana bats (Myotis sodalis) are affected by timber management on MDC conservation lands. Technicians will aid in gathering data on bat distributions and roosting ecology on six conservation areas. The positions are heavily field based with most time spent outdoors collecting field data. Conditions, including weather, may vary and are likely to include working in rain and around biting insects and ticks. Therefore, applicants should be confident in field abilities and should consider the physical demands of the work.

• Wildlife Biologist Eastern South Dakota (Wildlife Diversity Program), Department of Game, Fish and Parks (Sioux Falls, SD; due Nov. 28)

  Nov 16, 2023 10:15 am2 views

  The incumbent will coordinate South Dakota's Natural Heritage Program, manage Natural Heritage Database, and interact with NatureServ staff; collaborate with Environmental Review Coordinator and Natural Heritage and Wildlife Diversity Program team members to write comment letters, provide recommendations for rare species and habitat conservation, and provide oversight, maintenance, and training for an online Environmental Review Tool to streamline environmental review requests; oversee and assist with periodic rank reviews of animal species monitored in Natural Heritage Database; assist with environmental review of significant projects, including site visits for development projects to confirm presence/absence of species and provide recommendations for mitigation; provide technical assistance and collaborate with habitat biologists for habitat enhancement for nongame and rare species in eastern South Dakota; and more.

• Utility Vegetation Management Positions at CNUC

  Nov 16, 2023 10:15 am6 views

  We assist clients in improving their Utility Vegetation Management programs through inspection and auditing services, emergency response, consulting, and research, often combined with software and LiDAR solutions. With close to 400 employees on our team located across North America, culture plays a huge role in who we are as a company.

  We value innovative thinking and encourage our employees to get involved in the industry. Our employees are passionate about the work they do and the impact they have on the communities in which they live.

• Funded PhD position in Environmental Social Science at University of Illinois (apply by Nov. 27)

  Nov 14, 2023 2:45 pm13 views

  Knowledge, concern, and use of science for freshwater species conservation

  Major Advisors: Dr. Chloe Wardropper and Dr. Carena van Riper, Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Expected start Fall 2024.

• Coordinating Wildlife Biologist I - Prescribed Fire (Northern Missouri - Milan, MO preferred; due Dec. 1)

  Nov 10, 2023 11:30 am2 views

  The Prescribed Fire Coordinating Wildlife Biologist will work as a member of the Missouri Quail Forever Team in close coordination with the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Missouri Department of Conservation, and other key partners. The primary responsibilities of this position are prescribed fire planning, outreach, training, and coordination. This position will work closely with a wide range of individuals and resource professionals promoting the development and implementation of prescribed fire in Missouri. This position will require a self-starter with excellent communication and organizational skills and a strong work ethic. This prescribed fire partnership effort will provide an opportunity to make significant contributions to the conservation of natural resources across Missouri.

• Biological Science Technician – USDA (Orland Park, IL; due Nov. 13)

  Nov 10, 2023 10:00 am12 views

  The incumbent serves as a Biological Science Technician within the Wildlife Services (WS) Program of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), responsible for developing and implementing a Wildlife Management Program to minimize wildlife hazards and enhance human safety. The incumbent coordinates project activities and performs assignments involving project management and administration. The Biological Science Technician assists with other wildlife damage management projects and spends much of their time working independently and other state/federal wildlife personnel.

• Biological Science Technician (Wildlife) – USDA (Peoria, IL; due Nov. 17)

  Nov 10, 2023 8:45 am19 views

  The incumbent serves as a Biological Science Technician within the Wildlife Services (WS) Program of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), responsible for developing and implementing a Wildlife Hazard Management Program to minimize wildlife hazards and enhance human safety. The incumbent coordinates project activities and performs assignments involving project management. The technician assists with other wildlife damage management projects and spends much of their time working independently and with other state/federal wildlife personnel.

• Illinois Natural History Survey - Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Sponsored by the National Science Foundation (Summer 2024) (Application Deadline February 5, 2024)

  Nov 6, 2023 12:45 pm88 views

  The Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program sponsored by the National Science Foundation supports active research participation by undergraduate students in any of the areas of research funded by the Foundation. The Illinois Natural History Survey (Prairie Research Institute) at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is seeking undergraduate students who want to be involved in an ongoing research project focused on the detection and characterization of phytoplasmas, a group of bacteria associated with insects (vectors, primarily Hemiptera) and plants (hosts) and implicated in plant disease.

• Environmental Protection Program Intern (Summer 2024), Argonne National Laboratory (Lemont, IL; recommend applying by Dec. 15 but later applications accepted)

  Nov 6, 2023 8:45 am70 views

  Interns will assist staff in implementing the EPP in one or more of the above areas with appropriate guidance, oversight, and training.

• Fisheries Biologist, Colorado State University - Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (Fort McCoy, WI; due Nov. 20)

  Nov 6, 2023 8:15 am24 views

  A Fisheries Biologist position is available with the Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands to be located at Fort McCoy, WI. This position supports all aspects of stream (cold water and warm water) and lake management including stream improvement, fish sampling, creel surveys, stocking, aquatic plant management, and water quality monitoring and contributing to annual reporting. Position will require occasional weekend and evening work time. Position will engage with lead fisheries biologist, lead seasonal staff and engage with the general public. This position requires ability to traverse difficult terrain and work outdoors in weather extremes.

• Council on Environmental Quality Internship Program, The White House (Washington, DC; due Feb. 29 for Summer 2024)

  Nov 6, 2023 8:00 am22 views

  CEQ interns are supervised by CEQ staff, and provide critical research and writing assistance on a range of environmental policies such as: implementation of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), environmental justice, sustainability, climate change, resilience, public lands, water, and transportation. Through CEQ’s participation in policy processes across the Federal government, interns have the opportunity to perform diverse and substantive policy work. Duties include but are not limited to: researching policy issues; assisting the staff in drafting fact sheets, memos, and blogs; attending meetings; liaising with external stakeholders; managing projects; performing administrative tasks; and other duties as assigned.  The office environment is fast paced, so accuracy and attention to detail are absolute requirements. 

• Natural Resource Specialist 1 (Wildlife Biologist), Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (Heppner, OR; due Nov. 14)

  Nov 3, 2023 11:15 am9 views

  Conducts district big game, waterfowl, upland game bird, and non-game census, composition, production, and monitoring ground and aerial surveys using ODFW protocols and forms. Compiles data and analyzes information for management decisions. Properly identifies sex, age, and species of big game upland game, waterfowl, and non-game wildlife. Collect teeth, reproductive tracts, and other tissue samples consistent with ODFW safety and collection protocols as assigned. Label samples and record needed information as directed. Write grant applications for funding for wildlife research and surveys, and more!

• Stewardship Field Coordinator, The Land Trust for Tennessee (Nashville, TN; due Nov. 17)

  Nov 3, 2023 11:15 am5 views

  The Stewardship Field Coordinator position is focused primarily on completing annual monitoring visits and other site visits to protected properties across TN. Annual Monitoring is the regular inspection of property protected with a conservation easement and is a core component of The Land Trust’s stewardship program. The Stewardship Field Coordinator may also assist as requested with other components of the stewardship program including: addressing requests for activity approvals, working with landowners to understand their conservation easement, enforcement, land management, GIS mapping and analysis, record keeping and data management, and other duties as assigned. This position is a key part of the Stewardship team, working with oversight and management from the Associate Director of Stewardship and Director of Stewardship. This is an entry-level position with potential for long-term growth within the organization.

• Clean Water Organizer, Prairie Rivers Network (Champaign, IL with remote option; due Nov. 8)

  Nov 3, 2023 11:00 am7 views

  The Clean Water Organizer will educate, engage, and activate community members from Cairo, IL to Chicago, IL to ensure communities are looking upstream to address water quality concerns, water quantity in light of climate change, and access and equity issues impacting their lives. This is a unique opportunity to help build a large-scale, comprehensive clean water awareness campaign that will touch the lives of Illinois residents in new ways.

• SCIENCEx Experimental Forests and Ranges Webinar Series November 13-17, 2023

  Nov 3, 2023 11:00 am10 views

  SCIENCEx experimental forests and ranges week explores the largest and longest-lived ecological research network in the nation. Scientists will discuss the benefits of these forests, ranges, and watersheds for long-term or experimental research on hydrology, wildlife, wildland fire, and silviculture and how their work informs how we steward the land. 

  • Monday, Nov. 13: Silviculture
  • Tuesday, Nov. 14: Hydrology and Watersheds
  • Wednesday, Nov. 15: Wildlife 
  • Thursday, Nov. 16: Fire
  • Friday, Nov. 17: Looking Toward the Future

• Research Assistantship at CERL, Champaign, IL (due Nov. 15 or open until filled)

  Nov 1, 2023 4:00 pm23 views

  Conduct fundamental and applied research in the use of geospatial information, remote sensing technologies and machine learning to better understand wildland fire processes on military lands both in the United States and globally. Major research areas include burned area delineation, burn severity, aboveground biomass fuel estimation, and wildland fire risk/ hazard. Applies professional knowledge and experience in GIS, remote sensing, and machine learning to develop guidance and procedures for land management of military installations. Develop peer-reviewed and technical reports, present findings at Professional meetings, and to stakeholders both within and external to the Department of Defense.

• Graduate Assistantships in Forest Soils at Penn State

  Oct 31, 2023 12:00 pm11 views

  Two graduate research assistantships are available at Penn State beginning fall 2024 to study how anaerobic soils affect carbon and nitrogen fluxes in forests.

• Extension Specialist in Forestry - Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences at UIUC Off-Campus (due November 24)

  Oct 30, 2023 3:15 pm17 views

  Major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, Outreach and Extension, such as developing an innovative Extension Program with a focus on urban and community forestry, agroforestry, arboriculture, or climate change, providing outreach, education, training, programming, and technical guidance to your primary constituents, sponsoring/co-sponsoring, leading/co-leading in the coordination of forestry-related conferences, symposia, workshops, trainings, and field days, developing (author or co-author) technical bulletins, educational videos and articles; Undergraduate Teaching and Advising, such as Instructing one NRES undergraduate course annually, including Dendrology which is taught every other year, plus potentially a forestry-related field course; and Applied Forestry Research, such as researching in urban and community forestry, agroforestry, arboriculture, or climate change resilience, and contributing to collaborative interdisciplinary research endeavors within University of Illinois.

• NATURAL RESOURCES COORDINATOR, OPT. 1, Illinois Department of Natural Resources (Topeka, IL; due Nov. 9)

  Oct 30, 2023 2:45 pm13 views

  Under general supervision of Jake Wolf Memorial Fish Hatchery Manager, this position coordinates the planning and development of interpretive programs for the Division of Fisheries, Hatcheries Section interpretive centers, development and maintenance of the hatchery visitor center, conducts public appearances, develops an interpretive master plan, develops and initiates volunteer activities, and performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

• Consumer Safety Officer (open to recent graduates or those graduating by 12/31/2023), Food and Drug Administration (many vacancies in IL and other states; due Nov. 14)

  Oct 27, 2023 2:45 pm4 views

  Duties include, but are not limited to collecting samples of foods, drugs, cosmetics, and hazardous substances and examining company records to document evidence of interstate origin, assessing the degree of consistency with Good Manufacturing Practices and efficacy of quality controls, preparing written report showing results of inspections and investigations, and communicating with other Consumer Safety Officers, inspectors, and laboratory staff.

• Environmental Management Staffer, Chesapeake Research Consortium (Annapolis, MD; due Nov. 8)

  Oct 27, 2023 2:30 pm17 views

  As the Environmental Management Staffer in this position, you will work closely with team chairs, coordinators, and workgroup chairs and will assist them with the coordination, communication, and tracking of collaborative team actions. The activities of all CRC Environmental Management Staffers generally fall into three categories: coordination and administrative support, projects and substantive assignments employing scientific and technical skills, and professional development. As Staffer, you will work with your teams to plan meetings and other important interactions, prepare briefing materials, track deliverables, and support member needs. Additionally, you will be engaged in the Chesapeake Bay Program’s innovative Strategy Review System process, which tracks progress towards the Chesapeake Bay Program partnership’s restoration goals by learning from past actions.

• White House Internship Program (Summer 2024; due Nov. 10, 2023)

  Oct 27, 2023 2:30 pm12 views

  Applications will be reviewed by the White House Internship Program team on a rolling basis during the application window; completed applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received. Therefore, candidates are encouraged to submit their applications sooner rather than later in the application period.

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

  Oct 26, 2023 1:45 pm3 views

  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.

• Environmental Inspector (entry-level), EnviroScience (Stow, OH)

  Oct 26, 2023 1:30 pm8 views

  EnviroScience, Inc. is currently seeking a full time, entry-level Environmental Inspector.  This position involves conducting Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) inspections of active construction sites as well as inspecting idle stormwater structures throughout Ohio.  In addition to performing site inspections, some stormwater/soil or other sampling work is expected.  The scope of work includes attention to detail, talking to onsite contractors, working in both cities and cross county R/W’s, weekly report writing, and picture taking.  Some weekend work, some out of town travel, and long hours can be expected. 

• Forestry and Timber Career Opportunities, Forest Service (due Nov. 1)

  Oct 26, 2023 1:30 pm10 views

  Forestry technicians work in a variety of natural resource and recreation areas such as timber, wildlife, watershed, botany, silviculture, recreation, visitor services, and more. As a forestry aid or technician, you may survey the ecosystem, build and maintain trails, implement restorative and protective projects, manage the growth of trees and other vegetation, recruit and train volunteers, or work directly with the public. You will get to make an impact on our nations forests by reducing threat of wildfires, improve habitats for wildlife including threatened and endangered species, decrease the spread of invasive plant species, and much more.

• NOAA Fisheries is Hiring

  Oct 26, 2023 1:15 pm16 views

  The historic Inflation Reduction Act has allowed NOAA Fisheries and other agencies to increase the resiliency of our nation's marine resources against climate change impacts, and we are looking for qualified candidates to join us. This page will be updated weekly to make sure potential candidates can find job postings and application resources. 

• Habitat Program and Partnerships Coordinator, Michigan United Conservation Clubs (MUCC) (Lansing, MI; closes Oct. 27 or when filled)

  Oct 24, 2023 3:00 pm6 views

  The purpose of this position is to create, implement, and maintain a volunteer habitat improvement program that effectively connects MUCC members and partners to the mission and core values of MUCC, while enhancing habitat for wildlife on Michigan’s public lands. 

• Student Trainee-Soil Conservation (Summer 2024 start option), Natural Resources Conservation Service (313 vacancies in the U.S.; due Oct. 26)

  Oct 17, 2023 1:30 pm19 views

  This position is designed to provide a career-oriented introduction to the background, philosophy, concepts, and scope of the NRCS Soil Conservation Management Programs and a practical understanding of the policies of the employing organization.  This position assists in program and conservation planning for a variety of soil and water practices such as terraces, diversions, waterways, farm drainage systems, and others.  This position learns to perform surveys and set construction stakes for a variety of practices. May operate rod or chain or other specialized instruments to lay out simple practices.  Assignments are developmental in nature and, in conjunction with formal education, the Intern will gain the necessary competencies leading to conversion to a permanent professional position in Soil Conservation.  Work assignments are selected to ensure that the Intern receives on-the-job training and exposure to one or more program functions.

• 2024 Forestry Summer Internship, American Forest Management, Inc. (Tennessee Valley Region; due Dec. 1)

  Oct 11, 2023 10:00 am32 views

  Are you looking for a supportive, collaborative workplace with great teams and inspiring leaders? If so, you may be a good fit at American Forest Management!  AFM’s Southeast Region has 2 openings for a Summer Internship in Kingston TN and Waynesboro TN/Russellville AL reporting to the District Manager. As an intern at AFM, you will be paired with a forester throughout your summer to gain a wide range of forestry and business experience. Activities will mostly include inventory work using a variety of cruising techniques, timber sale layout and stream buffer delineation, harvesting inspections, GIS/GPS work, tract inspections, and other duties assigned by AFM foresters.  If you like the outdoors, are an analytical thinker, and enjoy work of an independent nature, we’d like to talk with you!

• Reforestation Technician, Wildlife Technician, and other Summer 2024 Internships at Sierra Pacific Industries (CA, WA or OR; due Feb. 16, 2024)

  Oct 11, 2023 10:00 am45 views

  Selected interns help SPI’s Reforestation Professionals to implement the establishment and maintenance of our planted forests to ensure they flourish and produce high quality timber products for our sawmills. The Reforestation Intern’s primary duties include: aiding in area layout and preparation, vegetation cover assessments, stocking surveys, and plantation thinning administration.  Opportunities also include working with SPI’s Vegetation Management Specialists to establish and maintain our fuel break network and landscape fuels reduction areas to ensure the protection and long-term health of our forests. Interns will also have the opportunity to spend time at our new state-of-the-art nursery and aid in our advanced tree improvement program. Working alongside professionals and PCA’s in the field will provide a real-world foundation for continued education or a career in reforestation. 

• Restoration Technician, Campton Township Parks and Open Space (Campton Township, IL)

  Oct 11, 2023 9:45 am24 views

  Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, habitat restoration and enhancement tasks including native seed harvest, brush removal (utilizing chainsaws, mowers, brush cutters, etc.), prescribed burns, invasive species management, and heavy equipment operation, restoration assessment and planning including GIS data management, species inventories, plant identification, site mapping, and data collection contributing to the preparation of written summaries, charts, and infographics detailing species populations, routine maintenance and repair of equipment, vehicles, and tools, and more.

• IL Habitat Strike Team Technician - West Central Illinois, Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever (open until filled)

  Oct 11, 2023 9:00 am14 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 temporary full-time 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.

• Water Resources Management Specialist, Jefferson County (Jefferson, WI; due Nov. 30)

  Oct 11, 2023 9:00 am8 views

  Jefferson County’s Land and Water Conservation Department (LWCD) has made it their mission to work together to protect and enhance the environment by providing conservation of soil and water resources for Jefferson County while administering State Statutes and County ordinances that conserve and protect our natural resources.  To contribute to the mission of the department, LWCD is currently hiring a Water Resources Management Specialist to provide direction and experience in the management of land and water resources.

• Habitat Strike Team Coordinator, National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC) (Alton, IL; open until filled)

  Oct 9, 2023 3:45 pm14 views

  The National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC) is seeking a Habitat Strike Team Coordinator (HST) to work alongside, coordinate, and supervise the Habitat Strike Team (HST) staff in utilizing common ecological restoration tools to establish and manage a suite of conservation practices. The primary purposes of the position will be to supervise and coordinate the NGRREC Habitat Strike Team to safely implement best restoration or management practices for particular sites and utilize the necessary tools to successfully accomplish the conservation goal on specific properties.

• UCSB Global Studies MA & PhD Info Sessions November 6 & 30, 2023

  Oct 9, 2023 3:45 pm2 views

  General Program Information
  MA and PhD Funding
  Application Tips
  Q&A w/ Current Students

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

  Oct 9, 2023 3:15 pm3 views

  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. 

• Marine Biologist, A.I.S. Inc. (Juneau, AK; due Oct. 31)

  Sep 28, 2023 11:15 am37 views

  Biologists take trips typically lasting from two to ten days on vessels ranging from 40 feet to 125 feet long. Biologists log detailed information on the gear and fishing activities of the vessel. They set up a station on deck to collect catch and bycatch data as well as document interactions with marine mammals and seabirds. After attending a three-week (in person) paid training in Seattle, WA , biologists are deployed from ports throughout Alaska. Gear types include benthic and pelagic trawl, hook and line, and pot. 

• USFS LANDIS-II Forest Simulation Model Research Opportunity (Internship), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) (Rhinelander, WI; due Oct. 13)

  Sep 28, 2023 11:00 am11 views

  A research opportunity is available with the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service (USFS) within the Institute for Applied Ecosystem Studies at the USDA Forest Service Northern Research Station located in Rhinelander, Wisconsin.

  The USDA Forest Service Northern Research Station’s mission is to deliver the science needed to help people make informed decisions about pressing natural resource challenges.  One important way that the Station does this is through science delivery, that is, by providing science-based tools that deliver sound, peer-reviewed science in a way that is easy for land managers and others to understand and apply. See the Station’s Strategic Framework at Northern Research Station Strategic Framework | US Forest Service Research and Development (usda.gov).

• Volunteer Coordinator, The Conservation Foundation (Naperville, IL)

  Sep 28, 2023 10:45 am20 views

  The Volunteer Coordinator will administer all aspects of The Conservation Foundation’s volunteer program including recruiting, training and overseeing volunteers. The primary goal of the Volunteer Coordinator is to maintain a right-sized volunteer program and provide meaningful and impactful experiences to our dedicated and passionate group of volunteers.

• Visiting Scientific Specialist, Soils & Disease Research, Illinois Natural History Survey (Champaign, IL; due Oct. 4)

  Sep 28, 2023 10:30 am18 views

  The Illinois Natural History Survey is seeking a Visiting Scientific Specialist to administer research activities of the Survey by assisting with fieldwork, laboratory work, and other research tasks related to soil sampling.  This position will be based in Champaign, Illinois. 

• Career Paths in Environment and Sustainability

  Sep 22, 2023 4:15 pm17 views

  Career opportunities in different specializations with links to associated employers compiled by the University of Michigan.

• Fall Stream Mentoring in Urbana October 3, 2023

  Sep 22, 2023 3:45 pm14 views

  Join RiverWatch staff members in monitoring a stream by conducting a habitat survey and collecting macroinvertebrates (water bugs) at our Mentoring Events; no experience required.