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Graduate Research Assistantships Agricultural & Forest Phosphorus Soil-Water Chemistry

May 13, 2016 10:00 am39 views
FIELD ORGANIZER

Mar 21, 2016 9:45 am24 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.
Research Microbiologist/ Ecologist/ Soil Scientist (Postdoctoral Research Associate)

Mar 7, 2016 4:30 pm167 views
Soil Scientist

Mar 7, 2016 3:45 pm31 views

This position serves as a soil scientist supporting programs on the Idaho Panhandle NFs and is located in the Supervisor’s Office. The primary duty of the position is to assist with and/or conduct standard surveys of soil resources on the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. This is a career ladder position with duties and responsibilities varying with grade level and reaching full potential as a GS-0470-9.
Soil Scientist

Mar 7, 2016 3:00 pm19 views

The soil scientist provides basic input to interdisciplinary reports, best management practices for the soil resource, and planning efforts. The position requires skills for gathering, analyzing, and interpreting Soil Survey and Ecological Site Inventory data, including a good understanding of plant soil relationships. This position requires the ability to provide recommendations for protecting the soil resource and input into decisions for managing BLM lands across the district.
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.
Soil Scientist

Feb 11, 2016 2:45 pm20 views

The position requires participation in the land management planning and NEPA process, providing professional soils input into the development of the Forest Plan as well as Environmental Assessments and Environmental Impact Statements. The incumbent will provide support for a wide variety of land management programs including ski area management, timber, range, special uses, and recreation management while serving as a technical expert on projects that involve complex and conflicting program goals and requirements
Post-doctoral Researcher in Soil Microbial Ecology & Biogeochemistry

Jan 28, 2016 3:30 pm51 views
PhD Positions available in Biogeochemistry and Soil Greenhouse Gas Emissions – University of Florida

Jan 26, 2016 4:45 pm179 views
Postdoctoral Positions in Soil/Sediment Geochemistry

Jan 26, 2016 4:45 pm398 views

The US Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), Soil & Sediment Geochemistry team (SSGT) conducts research in solid-phase geochemistry to support the U.S. Army Corps of Engineer’s (USACE) dual civil and military missions.
Graduate Research Assistantship in Forest Soils and Applied Forest Ecology

Jan 8, 2016 10:15 am111 views

The University of Minnesota, Department of Forest Resources is seeking a M.Sc. graduate student to participate in a research project examining the effects of simulated emerald ash borer (EAB) mortality and mitigation strategies on soil carbon and nutrient cycling in black ash wetlands in the upper Midwest. EAB is a nonnative insect that has caused extensive mortality of ash species since its introduction to North America. The effect of EAB mortality in black ash wetlands is expected to cause dramatic changes in ecosystem functions because ash is a dominant component of the forest structure.
Interdisciplinary Soil Scientist/Hydrologist

Dec 22, 2015 11:30 am22 views

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
JUNIOR WATER RESOURCES ENGINEER

Dec 10, 2015 10:00 am14 views

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

Dec 10, 2015 10:00 am4 views

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

Dec 10, 2015 10:00 am6 views

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.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST/PROJECT MANAGER

Dec 10, 2015 9:00 am3 views

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).
USDA Agricultural Research Service Jobs for the week of 8/3/2015

Aug 3, 2015 4:00 pm88 views

Weekly notice of USDA Agricultural Research Service job openings.
Resource Conservationist, Vermilion County SWCD

Jul 23, 2015 12:30 pm101 views

Vermilion County (IL) Soil and Water Conservation District seeks a Resource Conservationist.