Natural Resources & Environmental Sciences

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• Life Sciences Career Trainee, Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Champaign, IL; due June 20)

  Jun 6, 2024 2:45 pm29 views

  The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Bureau of Land (BOL), Field Operations Section, Central Region/Champaign is seeking to hire Life Science Career Trainee (Option E). 

• Life Sciences Career Trainee, Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Marion, IL; due June 20)

  Jun 6, 2024 2:45 pm42 views

  The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Bureau of Water (BOW), Water Pollution Control,
  Surface Water Section, Southern Monitoring/Southern Unit is seeking to hire a
  Life Sciences Career Trainee (LSCT) (Option E).

• Wildlife Biologist, USDA Wildlife Services (Chicago, IL; due June 5)

  May 30, 2024 10:45 am25 views

  The incumbent serves as a Wildlife Biologist 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 at O’Hare International Airport to minimize wildlife hazards and enhance human safety.

• Conservation Resource Technician, Vermillion and Parke Soil Health Alliance (Newport, IN; open until filled)

  May 29, 2024 11:15 am6 views

  Vermillion/Parke Soil Health Alliance, a joint venture between Vermillion County and Parke County SWCDs, is seeking a full-time Conservation Resource Technician.

• IL Farm Bill Wildlife Biologist II or III, Pheasants Forever, Inc., and Quail Forever (Martinsville, IL; due June 9)

  May 28, 2024 2:15 pm10 views

  This position will be an employee of and supervised by Pheasants Forever, Inc. and Quail Forever (PFQF), with daily instruction, quality assurance, training, and workload prioritization provided by USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the PF Senior Farm Bill Biologist. 

• Life Sciences Career Trainee, Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Springfield, IL; due June 10)

  May 28, 2024 2:15 pm27 views

  The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Bureau of Land (BOL), Remedial Project Management Section (RPMS), Unit B is seeking to hire Life Science Career Trainee (Option E). 

• IN Farm Bill Wildlife Biologist I or II, Pheasants Forever, Inc., and Quail Forever (Plymouth, IN; open until filled)

  May 28, 2024 2:00 pm3 views

  This position will be employee of and supervised by Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever (PF & QF), with daily instruction, quality assurance, training, and workload prioritization provided by USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), and the PF & QF Senior Farm Bill Biologist.

• Biological Science Laboratory Technician, Agricultural Research Service (New Orleans, LA; due May 31)

  May 23, 2024 3:30 pm10 views

  In this position, you will actively participate in one or more phases of the research process related to fungi and plant hosts by performing a variety of technical duties in a laboratory and greenhouse environment. 

• GIS Technician (Hourly) (summer 2024), Illinois Natural History Survey (Champaign, IL; due June 15 or open until filled)

  May 21, 2024 4:30 pm15 views

  The Illinois Natural History Survey is seeking an hourly technician to assist with basic and applied research with an emphasis on GIS mapping with some opportunities for Fieldwork.

• Science Assistant (Fisheries), Missouri Department of Conservation (Chillicothe, MO; due May 31)

  May 21, 2024 4:15 pm7 views

  The successful applicant will be responsible for collecting fisheries and habitat data on the Missouri River and associated tributaries according to standard operating procedures and protocols outlined for Pallid Sturgeon Population Assessment Program and Invasive Carp projects. 

• Fisheries and Aquatic Ecology Research Technician (Hourly), INHS Kaskaskia Biological Station (Sullivan, IL; due June 7 or open until filled)

  May 20, 2024 4:00 pm10 views

  Conduct field and laboratory work in support of research projects on sportfish management and invasion biology in lakes and rivers. Current research projects include spatial ecology and food web effects of habitat enhancements in reservoirs, experimental harvest regulations, and the ecology and management of invasive carp in the Illinois River. Fieldwork responsibilities include measuring limnological parameters, sampling fish, zooplankton, and macroinvertebrate communities, and conducting creel surveys in rivers and lakes throughout Illinois. Primary laboratory responsibilities include the identification and quantification of larval fish, zooplankton, and macroinvertebrates using standard microscopy techniques. Must be able to maintain focus for extended periods working at a microscope with high standards for accuracy and data quality. Must be knowledgeable or willing to learn field and laboratory techniques associated with fisheries and aquatic ecology research.

• Forester I, American Forest Management, Inc. (Natchitoches, LA)

  May 20, 2024 3:30 pm7 views

  Join the vibrant team at American Forest Management, Inc. (AFM) as a Forester in Natchitoches, LA. Reporting directly to the District Manager, this role plays a pivotal part in comprehensive forest management, overseeing planning, permitting, timber harvest, road construction, silviculture, client reporting, and budgeting. You'll also handle additional duties assigned by the District and Region Manager. 

• Watershed Engagement Coordinator, Green Lake Association (Green Lake, WI; open until filled)

  May 20, 2024 3:30 pm4 views

  The Watershed Engagement Coordinator will coordinate volunteer and educational opportunities that create active and engaged water quality ambassadors throughout the watershed. This individual will manage all aspects of the volunteer program, citizen science program, educational efforts, and outreach strategies. 

• Consulting Utility Forester, Eocene Environmental Group (Springfield/Bloomington, IL)

  May 20, 2024 3:15 pm16 views

  As a Consulting Utility Forester, you’ll keep communities informed about the trees and power lines, while ensuring safe delivery of their power and pursuing opportunities to develop sustainable habitat throughout the utility right-of-way. In this role, your office is the great outdoors! 

• Prairie Natural Areas Tech, Grand Prairie Friends, East-central Illinois (Ford/Iroquois/Vermilion County)

  May 20, 2024 11:45 am15 views

  APPLY TODAY; Position open until filled

• Aquatic Ecology & Fisheries Lead Technician (Hourly), Illinois Natural History Survey (Macomb, IL; due May 24)

  May 10, 2024 1:15 pm9 views

  The Illinois River Biological Station is seeking up to 3 Aquatic/Fisheries Crew Lead field technicians to conduct applied research in invasive species management and aquatic ecology in large river systems throughout the state of Illinois, focusing on the Mississippi River.  For full consideration, applications should be received by 05/24/2024, but the position may be filled sooner when a suitable candidate is found.  

• Administrative Coordinator, Champaign County Soil and Water Conservation District (Champaign, IL)

  May 10, 2024 1:00 pm9 views

  The Champaign County Soil and Water Conservation District (CCSWCD) is seeking an Administrative Coordinator to coordinate and implement soil and water conservation practices as a vital member of the SWCD team and in accordance with the goals set by the CCSWCD Board of Directors.

• Farm Bill Wildlife Biologist I or II (2 positions), Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever (Benton and Kahoka, MO; due May 24)

  May 10, 2024 1:00 pm14 views

  General duties will include all aspects of wildlife habitat planning, contract coordination, conservation plan writing, site assessment/eligibility determination, program promotion/outreach, landowner technical assistance, reporting, and assisting with habitat and population monitoring.   

• Biological Science Laboratory Technician, USDA Agricultural Research Service (Peoria, IL; due May 16)

  May 9, 2024 12:30 pm16 views

  In this position you will support research in the Renewable Product Technology Research Unit. The overall mission of RPT is to develop technologies that employ a variety of chemical, microbial, biochemical, and genetic approaches for converting agricultural materials into new marketable, sustainable, and environmentally acceptable value-added products. 

• Field Research Specialist (YANG LAB), Institute for Sustainability, Energy, and Environment (Urbana, IL; due May 20)

  May 9, 2024 12:15 pm13 views

  Job Summary: Support lab and field activities focusing on carbon and nitrogen biogeochemistry in agricultural systems. 

• Land Conservation Specialist, National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (Martinsville, IL; open until filled)

  May 6, 2024 3:30 pm2 views

  The primary purposes of the position will be to provide conservation planning, outreach, and mid-contract management assistance to agricultural producers in order to leverage Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) and Wetland Reserve Easement (WRE) opportunities to achieve wildlife and water quality goals. 

• (DHA ID) Outdoor Recreation Planner (BLM, Upper Snake FO) (summer 2024), The Great Basin Institute (Idaho Falls, ID; due May 20)

  May 6, 2024 12:30 pm2 views

  The selected associate will work on creating a GIS story map for the St. Anthony Sand Dunes. Successful completion of 11-week term will result in the applicant being eligible for the DHA-RAI Certificate of Completion, program participants that meet Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for a BLM mission-critical/hard-to-fill occupation may be directly appointed without competition to a full time, permanent position vacancy. 

• Ecosystem Program Coordinator, Upper Mississippi River Basin Association (Edina, MN; due May 22)

  May 6, 2024 12:00 pm5 views

  The Ecosystem Program Coordinator supports the Upper Mississippi River Basin Association’s (UMRBA’s) member states (Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, and Wisconsin) in their collective efforts to improve the Upper Mississippi River’s ecosystem.  

• Laboratory Manager, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (Oshkosh, WI; due May 12)

  May 2, 2024 1:00 pm8 views

  UW Oshkosh is hiring a Laboratory Manager for its Environmental Research and Innovation Center, a state-of-the-art research and testing lab that offers a full range of water, renewable energy, and compost testing capabilities.

  This is an entry level position for someone with a year or two of experience, which can include course work. The Lab Manager will oversee students working at the ERIC and provide clients with project reports and manage client research and development projects. 

• Illinois Emiquon Summer Interpreter, The Nature Conservancy (near Lewistown, IL; open until filled)

  May 2, 2024 12:45 pm13 views

  The position is focused on interacting with visitors in our public use area and work hours will track peak visitation days/times. We expect that there will be time to work with our stewardship staff on land management activities, help with scheduled visits, monitoring or science-based work, and potentially a variety of other odds and ends, with plenty of recreation opportunities when off work. There’s an potential for housing on-site as well. Start and end dates are negotiable, but we expect the position to roughly span the summer months (June – August).

• Lab Assistant (summer 2024), Carl R Woese Institute for Genomic Biology (Urbana, IL)

  May 2, 2024 12:30 pm16 views

  The incumbent will assist with plant biology experiments in the lab, greenhouse, and field. In the lab the incumbent will be responsible for RNA extractions, seed counting, tissue collection, planting and harvesting, physiological measurements, etc.. 10-15hrs per week during Spring & Fall, with up to 40hrs per week Summer. 

• Resource Data Analyst, Forest Preserve District of DuPage County (Wheaton, IL)

  May 2, 2024 10:00 am18 views

  This position performs data entry and analysis working with multiple software applications ranging from database management systems to GIS. Coordinating and maintaining ecological databases and maps in support of natural resource restoration and monitoring activities. This person will be able to analyze data sets and provide reason, rationale, and guidance on past, current, and future projects and initiatives. 

• Aquatic Ecology Field Technician (Hourly), Illinois Natural History Survey (Macomb, IL; due May 24)

  May 1, 2024 3:45 pm13 views

  INHS is seeking field technicians (1-3) to conduct applied research in aquatic ecology and large river systems throughout the state of Illinois, focusing on the Mississippi River. This position will be 40 hours per week through July 2024, with potential for extension.   

• Bryant Williams Environmental Justice Fellowship (due June 2)

  May 1, 2024 2:45 pm30 views

  This is a one-year paid Fellowship to work at a Chicago Environmental Justice Network organization for a recent grad or someone looking to enter the Environmental Justice space. The Fellowship is a full time 12-month commitment from September 1, 2024 - August 31, 2025. 

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

  Apr 30, 2024 11:30 am4 views

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

• American Climate Corps

  Apr 29, 2024 11:45 am43 views

  The American Climate Corps is a groundbreaking, workforce training and service initiative that will put tens of thousands of young Americans to work fighting the impacts of climate change today while training tomorrow’s clean energy and climate-resilience workforce. 

• Aquatic Ecology Technician (Hourly), Illinois Natural History Survey (Havana, IL; open until filled/apply by May 10)

  Apr 29, 2024 11:30 am9 views

  Full-Time position June 1 - October 31, 2024 with a potential extension to December 2024 and beyond.

• IA Farm Bill Wildlife Biologist I or II - Three Positions/Locations, Pheasants Forever, Inc., and Quail Forever (location negotiable in Iowa; due May 15)

  Apr 26, 2024 1:00 pm7 views

  Farm Bill Wildlife Biologists will provide conservation technical assistance to farmers and landowners with an emphasis on soil, water and wildlife resources in agricultural landscapes. 

• Soil Conservation Technician, Natural Resources Conservation Service (4 vacancies in ME and MI; due May 7)

  Apr 26, 2024 12:45 pm2 views

  Summary: To provide assistance to the Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) assigned to the field office (FO) within the assigned Natural Resource area; and to work with landowners to apply and maintain a number of conservation practices and review of financial assistance requests under the provision of federal, state, and possibly local agriculture programs. 

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

  Apr 26, 2024 12:00 pm4 views

  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.  

• Climate Change Resource Assistant internship, Forest Service (Cass Lake, MN or remote)

  Apr 23, 2024 9:45 am31 views

  This 8-month program (starting 7/15/2024) is a rigorous work and learning experience that provides exposure to the Forest Service, development and training opportunities, and the opportunity to make a lasting impression on generations to come. The internship will work with the USDA Forest Service to support the climate change information in natural resource management.

• Biological Sciences Technician, Forest Service (Potosi, MO)

  Apr 23, 2024 9:45 am5 views

  This position will serve in an integrated role on the Potosi/Fredericktown Ranger District of the Mark Twain National Forest with a primary focus being in wildlife. This is an eight-month fellowship from July 2024 - February 2025.

• Biological Science Tech (Wildlife, Botany, and Fisheries), Forest Service (Munising, MI)

  Apr 23, 2024 9:30 am9 views

  This 26-week program (with 7/15/2024 start) is a rigorous work and learning experience in our biology programs that provides exposure to the Forest Service, development and training opportunities, and the opportunity to make a lasting impression on generations to come.  

• Geographic Information Specialist internship, US Forest Service (Warren, PA)

  Apr 23, 2024 9:30 am12 views

  This internship will provide the candidate with a working and learning experience mostly in the field of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), but also include the opportunity to work with other staff on forest such as Recreation, Engineering and Silviculture. Starts 7/15/2024.

• Biological Science Technician - Wildlife/Plants, Forest Service (Tofte, MN)

  Apr 23, 2024 9:00 am3 views

  This is an entry-level position on the Superior National Forest that will assist with the management of wildlife and plants. This is an eight-month fellowship from July 2024 - February 2025.

• Conservation Warden Webinar on the Hiring Process and Training Program April 23, 2024

  Apr 19, 2024 3:30 pm2 views

  The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will be hosting an informational webinar on Tuesday, April 23 from 6 – 7 PM to discuss the conservation warden hiring process, training program, and more! Pre-registration is required and can be completed on our recruitment website. If you're unable to attend the session live, you will have the option to view the recording later.

• Malacologist/Fisheries Biologist, Stantec (Blue Ash, OH)

  Apr 19, 2024 3:15 pm9 views

  By 2025 we’re hiring 2,000 people (like you) to join our team.  

• Assistant Research Scientist, Hunter Research, INHS/PRI (Champaign, IL with remote or hybrid options; due May 6)

  Apr 19, 2024 10:45 am18 views

  The Illinois Natural History Survey (INHS) is seeking an Assistant Research Scientist who will contribute to the research activities of the Survey by conducting research essential to the Survey’s Illinois Learn to Hunt Program.  This position will contribute to the Regional Recruitment, Retention, and Reengagement of Illinois Hunters. Remote and Hybrid work options are available.  

• Conservation Warden, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

  Apr 5, 2024 12:30 pm11 views

  Our next warden application period will open on April 11, 2024 and close on May 7, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. 

• Paid Summer Research Opportunity, Department of NRES (Urbana, IL)

  Apr 5, 2024 12:00 pm61 views

  We are looking to recruit three undergraduate students as hourly workers to assist with the ForestGeo census of Trelease Woods this summer. 

• 2024-2025 iCAP Team Clerks, Institute for Sustainability, Energy, and Environment (Urbana, IL; due April 12)

  Apr 5, 2024 11:45 am11 views

  The Institute for Sustainability, Energy, and Environment (iSEE) seeks to hire student clerks to assist campus teams of faculty, staff, and students working toward Illinois Climate Action Plan (iCAP) objectives.

• Natural Areas Ecologist 1 (summer 2024), ILM Environments (Waukegan, IL)

  Mar 27, 2024 2:30 pm51 views

  ILM is seeking full time and seasonal staff who are passionate about the environment and preserving natural areas in the Greater Chicago area.

• Macroinvertebrate Technician (Hourly) - Illinois Natural History Survey : Macomb, Illinois - Deadline to Apply: April 20, 2024

  Mar 27, 2024 11:15 am19 views

  The Illinois River Biological Station is seeking two technicians to conduct applied research in aquatic ecology and large river systems and process riverine samples for aquatic macroinvertebrates.  throughout the state of Illinois. This position will be 40 hours per week and will be based in Macomb, Illinois.  

• Watershed Technician, Sherman County Soil & Water Conservation District (Moro, OR; open until filled)

  Mar 27, 2024 10:00 am5 views

  We are looking for a motivated, hardworking individual who is passionate about conservation and agriculture to join our team. The Watershed Technician is a full-time permanent position. 

• Conservation Education Representative (3 positions), Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) (IL Starved Rock State Park; due Apr. 4)

  Mar 25, 2024 4:15 pm32 views

  Students graduating this semester or who have already graduated with their bachelor’s degree are eligible to apply.