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• USGS Central Midwest Water Science Center seeking students for Water Resources Engineering Assistant positions

  May 6, 2021 10:45 am22 views

  The US Geological Survey Central Midwest Water Science Center seeks students to apply for Water Resources Engineering Assistant positions at our Urbana, IL location.  Please read on for a description of the position, and a link to apply via Handshake.  To apply, please email resume and unofficial transcripts to sjmurphy@usgs.gov

  Job Title:

  Water Resources Engineering Assistant

  Pay Rate:

  $16.26-$22.53, depending on year in school and experience.

  Pay Type:

  Per Hour - Set Rate

  Work Schedule:

  Flexible

  Hours Per Week:

  up to 40 hrs/wk during breaks and summer, 16-20 during semester,

  Job Duration:

  Begin Date: As soon as hiring procedures can be completed; No End Date.

  Federal Work Study:

  No

  Location:

  Engineering Campus – North of Green

  Contact Person:

  Samantha Murphy

  Preference of contact:

  Contact By Email. Send resume and unofficial transcript.

  Contact's E-mail

  sjmurphy@usgs.gov

  Job Description:

  Students will be expected to perform or assist with water resource investigations, including any of the following: assist USGS staff in field-related data collection activities;  compile, query, and maintain groundwater and surface water records in scientific databases to evaluate water quality, water availability and water use at local and regional scales; pre- and post-process data for use with hydrologic, hydraulic, water-quality and/or statistical models; run simulations following specific data protocols; prepare reports of findings, tables, and graphs for use in technical reports and presentations; perform geospatial analyses and prepare map products; perform occasional lab-related activities such as processing and packing routine samples.

  Requirements:

  Applicant must be a U.S. citizen and current student to apply. The USGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

  Skills:

  1. Knowledge of MS Office software (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) required.
  2. Basic understanding of chemical principles and laboratory safety procedures desirable.
  3. GIS and database experience highly desirable.
  4. Scientific programming experience preferred (e.g. R, Python, Matlab).
  5. Coursework/interest in water resources, physical geography, or data science a plus.

  Water Resources Engineering Assistant | US Geological Survey Central Midwest Water Science Center | Handshake (joinhandshake.com)

• Conservation Warden Supervisor

  Apr 12, 2021 2:15 pm2 views

  The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Conservation Warden Service is the law enforcement branch of the agency. Our warden team is responsible for protecting natural resources, which are essential for the lives, health and happiness of every person. We are committed to creating a culture of inclusivity, building trusting relationships, and thoughtfully engaging and serving our diverse public. The conservation warden law enforcement career requires many skills/abilities, including communication, an ability to connect with the public, and a passion for helping people and protecting natural resources. We look for applicants from a very wide variety of backgrounds and with a variety of interests (we hire all majors). The Wisconsin DNR offers a great paid training program for all new wardens and no previous law enforcement experience is required. Explore our conservation warden recruitment website to learn more: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/WardenRecruitment

• Stewardship Assistant (full time), ACRES Land Trust (Huntertown, IN; due April 23)

  Feb 18, 2021 3:00 pm137 views

• The Illinois Environmental Council Education Fund (IECEF) (2 positions) Illinois, deadline March 1, 2021

  Feb 17, 2021 3:15 pm39 views

• Aquatic Plant Maintenance (summer 2021 with possible extension), Chicago Botanic Garden (Glencoe, IL; due Feb. 26)

  Jan 27, 2021 1:45 pm30 views

• Fisheries Technician (Hourly) - Lake Michigan Biological Station

  Jan 26, 2021 12:45 pm19 views

• Seasonal Creel/Fisheries Technician - Hourly - Illinois Natural History Survey

  Jan 26, 2021 12:30 pm20 views

• Student Intern and Recent Graduate Position Information with the U.S. Forest Service (apply March 9-15)

  Jan 21, 2021 3:45 pm47 views

• Student Intern and Recent Graduate Position Information with the U.S. Forest Service (apply April 6-12))

  Jan 21, 2021 3:15 pm42 views

• Ecological Restoration Technician, ArcheWild (Quakertown, PA; due Jan. 29)

  Jan 21, 2021 1:30 pm28 views

• Biological Science Technician (Wildlife), Bureau of Land Management (West Valley City, UT; due Jan. 29)

  Jan 21, 2021 11:30 am7 views

• Natural Resources Aide (summer 2021), Iowa Department of Natural Resources (Green Island, IA; due Feb. 26)

  Jan 5, 2021 2:45 pm48 views

• Water Monitoring Interns and Lake Technicians (summer 2021), North Lakeland Discovery Center (Manitowish Waters, WI; due Feb. 22)

  Jan 5, 2021 2:15 pm36 views

• Conservation Fellow or Intern (Summer 2021), Montana Conservation Corps (statewide placement; due Feb. 14)

  Jan 5, 2021 2:00 pm37 views

• Life Sciences Career Trainee - Opt E (Upward Mobility Target Title), Illinois EPA (Sangamon County, IL; due Dec. 23)

  Dec 17, 2020 1:30 pm20 views

• Conservation Research Apprentice (12-month position), Brandywine Zoo (Wilmington, DE)

  Dec 15, 2020 1:15 pm13 views

• Biological Science Technician (Avian, up to 14 positions for Summer 2021), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Homer, AK; due Dec. 11)

  Dec 3, 2020 3:15 pm42 views

• Land Conservation Specialist, NGGREC (East Alton, IL; open until filled)

  Dec 3, 2020 3:15 pm27 views

• Climate and Energy Fellow, National Wildlife Federation (Washington, DC; open until filled)

  Dec 1, 2020 4:15 pm118 views

• Natural Resource Management Crew Seasonal Laborer, Forest Preserve of Will County (Joliet, IL; due Feb. 1, 2021)

  Dec 1, 2020 3:15 pm54 views

• Life Sciences Career Trainee - Opt E (Upward Mobility Target Title), IL EPA (Sangamon County, IL; due Dec. 11)

  Dec 1, 2020 2:00 pm20 views

• GIS Internship - Changing Landscapes Initiative (Feb. 2021 start), Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (remote; due Dec. 6)

  Dec 1, 2020 1:45 pm64 views

• Student Trainee (Soil Science), Natural Resource Conservation Service (multiple vacancies across the U.S.; due Nov. 27)

  Nov 20, 2020 10:00 am23 views

• Recreation Technician Resource Assistant (Jan.-July 2021), Conservation Corps New Mexico (Silver City, NM)

  Nov 18, 2020 3:00 pm10 views

• Environmental Policy Fellow, Ohio Environmental Council (Columbus, OH; open until filled)

  Nov 18, 2020 2:15 pm20 views

• Science Aide (bat resource science projects), Missouri Department of Conservation (Columbia or Jefferson City, MO; due Dec. 18)

  Nov 18, 2020 11:45 am44 views

• Wildlife Manager 1 - Asian Carp and Reservoir Fisheries Manager, Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (Rhea County, TN; due Nov. 24)

  Nov 18, 2020 10:00 am14 views

• Wildlife Technician 2 - Asian Carp Team Fisheries Tech, Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (Benton County, TN; due Nov. 24)

  Nov 18, 2020 9:45 am33 views

• Wildlife Manager 1 - Asian Carp Team Fisheries Manager, Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (Benton County, TN; due Nov. 24)

  Nov 17, 2020 2:30 pm29 views

• Wildlife Manager 1 - Asian Carp and Reservoir Fisheries Manager, Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (Rhea County, TN; due Nov. 24)

  Nov 17, 2020 2:30 pm8 views

• Soil Conservation Tech, Allegan Conservation District (Allegan, MI; due Nov. 23)

  Nov 17, 2020 2:00 pm8 views

• Sr. Wildlife Habitat Technician, Idaho Dept. of Fish & Game (Roberts, ID)

  Nov 13, 2020 3:00 pm4 views

• GIS Technician (Entry-Level), Copperhead Environmental Consulting (Paint Lick, KY; due Dec. 4)

  Nov 9, 2020 4:15 pm41 views

• District Fisheries Biologist, Kansas Dept. of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (Clinton, KS; due Nov. 30)

  Nov 9, 2020 4:00 pm34 views

• Conservation Leadership Development Program Member (internship), Kupu (Hawaii; due Nov. 13)

  Nov 9, 2020 3:15 pm54 views

• Grower, Woody Warehouse Nursery, Inc. (Lizton, IN; immediate opening)

  Nov 6, 2020 2:30 pm6 views

• Entry Level Environmental Professional (starting May 2021), Clean Harbors (Dolton, IL)

  Nov 6, 2020 2:30 pm30 views

• Seasonal Ecological Technician (Summer 2021), Kansas Dept. of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (Pratt, KS; due Dec. 18)

  Nov 5, 2020 3:45 pm16 views

• Forester - Habitat Biologist- AGFC Biologist Specialist, Arkansas Game and fish Commission (Deadline Nov 16)

  Nov 5, 2020 2:00 pm12 views

• Resource Conservationist (part-time), Will South Cook Soil & Water Conservation District (New Lenox, IL; due Nov. 30)

  Nov 2, 2020 2:30 pm68 views

• Environmental Specialist, Miami Waterkeeper (Miami, FL; due Nov. 9)

  Nov 2, 2020 11:00 am38 views

• Soil Conservation Technician, Allegan Conservation District (Allegan, MI; due Nov. 23)

  Oct 23, 2020 4:15 pm14 views

• Center for Environmental Management Military Lands, Multiple positions/locations

  Oct 23, 2020 4:00 pm24 views

• ANR (Agriculture and Natural Resources) Educator, Georgia Museum of Agriculture (Tifton, GA; open until filled)

  Oct 23, 2020 3:45 pm10 views

• Forestry Technician, U.S. Forest Service (vacancies in Ackerman and Potts Camp, MS; due Nov. 4)

  Oct 23, 2020 3:30 pm24 views

• Biological Field Technician, Redhorse Corporation (Fort Irwin, CA)

  Oct 23, 2020 3:30 pm9 views

• Natural Resources Specialist, Bureau of Land Management (multiple locations)

  Oct 23, 2020 3:00 pm36 views

• Habitat Specialists (2 positions), Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever & Habitat Forever (Glen Elder and Woodson/Fall River, KS; due 11/3)

  Oct 19, 2020 1:45 pm26 views

• Precision Ag & Conservation Specialist, Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever (SE Wisconsin; due 10/23)

  Oct 19, 2020 1:15 pm48 views

• Career Services Paraprofessionals, The Career Center (due 10/26)

  Oct 12, 2020 4:30 pm14 views