Natural Resources & Environmental Sciences

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• Physical Science Technician (soil, water, and plants), Agricultural Research Service (Oxford, MS; due Oct. 6)

  Sep 28, 2022 11:15 am0 views

  This position is located in the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), National Sedimentation Laboratory Water Quality and Ecology Research Unit in Oxford, MS.

  In this position, you will be responsible for is assisting in collecting or preparing soil, water or plant samples in a field or laboratory environment; recording scientific data; and operating basic laboratory equipment.

• State Office Administrator - Chicago, IL (Deadline October 21, 2022)

  Sep 26, 2022 11:30 am3 views

  We’re seeking a top-notch administrator to help run the operations of The Public Interest Network’s state advocacy team. Working closely with our staff on the ground in 29 states, the administrator plays a critical role in the day to day logistics and support for effective organizations. Specifically, the administrator: 

  • Works with our team of state-based advocacy staff.
  • Manages team data and systems.
  •  Coordinates with other Public Interest Network departments.
  •  Identifies areas to innovate and improve efficiency. 

• I Star (campus tour guide; Spring 2023), UIUC (due Oct. 2)

  Sep 23, 2022 11:45 am1 views

  I STARs share their love for UIUC and knowledge of campus by leading campus tours and events for prospective students and their families. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and strongly encourage applications from individuals who possess and promote these values. I STARs assist our office with hosting 40,000+ visitors to campus yearly.

• Upcoming Job Announcement - Biological Scientist and Data Manager, U.S. Forest Service (Knoxville, TN; respond with interest by Oct. 7)

  Sep 23, 2022 11:45 am12 views

  This position serves at a Research Station in a Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA) Work Unit.  The Unit is one of four FIA Units across the country that comprises the national FIA program. FIA is a nationwide program which collects, processes, analyzes, evaluates, and publishes comprehensive information on forest and other related renewable resources.  The FIA program is charged with conducting a nationally-consistent, strategic annual forest inventory of the United States and its territories.  Annual inventory results are widely used by public agencies, private companies and organizations to make informed natural resource decisions and policies.

• Forest Service is hiring students and recent graduates

  Sep 22, 2022 2:00 pm14 views

  Learn about positions opening for application September 19-28, 2022. The Forest Service is hosting webinars to help you through the application process.

• Biological Science Technician (Plants), Plumas National Forest (Quincy, CA; due Oct. 6)

  Sep 20, 2022 3:15 pm9 views

  PLUMAS NATIONAL FOREST is hiring seasonal technicians for the 2023 Field Season!

  Biological Science Technician (Plants) and Botanists – Help protect and conserve trees, forbs, grasses and other plants by conducting surveys, inventorying threatened,  endangered and sensitive plant species, and collecting and planting seeds. Work also entails inventory of invasive plant species and may include invasive treatment. 

  Positions will be filled at the following duty locations: Quincy, CA; Blairsden, CA; and Oroville, CA.

• Biological Science Technician (Wildlife), Plumas National Forest (Quincy, CA; due Oct. 6)

  Sep 20, 2022 3:15 pm19 views

  PLUMAS NATIONAL FOREST is hiring seasonal technicians for the 2023 Field Season!

  Biological Science Technician (Wildlife) – Help protect and conserve wildlife by assessing animal populations, restoring and monitoring habitat, and evaluating projects for their effect on native species.  Survey for and work with species such as California Spotted Owl, Northern Goshawk, Sierra Nevada Yellow-legged Frog, California Red-legged Frog, Foothill Yellow-legged Frog, Peregrine Falcon, Osprey, Bald Eagle, Forest Carnivores, and more. 

  Positions will be filled at the following duty locations: Quincy, CA; Blairsden, CA; and Oroville, CA. 

  Barrack housing may be available at certain duty locations. 

• Biological Science Technician (fisheries), Agricultural Research Service (Stoneville, MS; due Sept. 20)

  Sep 16, 2022 11:15 am2 views

  This position is located within the Agricultural Research Service, Southeast Area, Warmwater Aquaculture Research Unit in Stoneville, MS.

  In this position, you will improve the efficiency, profitability, and sustainability of fish farming in the United States.

• Biological Science Technician (plants), Agricultural Research Service (Columbia, MO; due Sept. 23)

  Sep 16, 2022 10:00 am1 views

  This position is in the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Plant Genetics Research Unit in Columbia, MO.In this position, you will be conducting an experiment or research project related to plants; recording and analyzing scientific data; and preparing scientific information to be included in manuscripts or preparing reports.

• Assistant Research Scientist, Large River Ecology - Illinois Natural History Survey (Havana, IL : Due Sept. 28)

  Sep 15, 2022 10:00 am8 views

  INHS is seeking a Large River Ecologist who will serve as coordinator for the aquatic macroinvertebrate component of the LTRM, an element of the UMRR.  This position will coordinate field collection of benthic and colonizer macroinvertebrate communities among 6 LTRM field stations in the Mississippi and Illinois rivers, manage a lab responsible for identifying and enumerating aquatic macroinvertebrate taxa, monitor the status and trends of macroinvertebrates in the UMR, synthesize and analyze long-term data and communicate scientific findings through reports and scientific publications. Additional research into other areas of study related to aquatic macroinvertebrates and large river ecology will be encouraged. Funding for these efforts is made available through long-term agreements with US Army Corps of Engineers and The US Geological Survey. This position is located in Havana, Illinois.

• Assistant Research Scientist, Quantitative Ecology, Illinois Natural History Survey (Havana, IL: Due Sept. 21)

  Sep 15, 2022 10:00 am3 views

  The Illinois Natural History Survey is seeking a Quantitative Ecologist to Explore and quantitatively assess existing fish length and age data to evaluate various approaches to fish stock assessment and identify/pursue data gaps to characterize reach-specific population demographics of recreational and commercially important sport fishes in Illinois and Mississippi rivers and evaluate current sampling strategies for riverine sportfish.

• Biological Science Technician, Agricultural Research Service (Stoneville, MS; due Sept. 20)

  Sep 12, 2022 11:30 am2 views

  This position is located within the Agricultural Research Service, Southeast Area, Warmwater Aquaculture Research Unit in Stoneville, MS.

  In this position, you will improve the efficiency, profitability, and sustainability of fish farming in the United States.

• Regional Representative - Southern Missouri, Arkansas, Louisiana - Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever (open until filled)

  Sep 12, 2022 11:00 am3 views

  Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever are seeking individuals with the talent, passion, and desire to promote and grow the nation’s leading upland wildlife habitat conservation organization. The Regional Representative position is responsible for grassrootsmission delivery by engaging communities, chapters, volunteers,and members within the assigned region. The successful applicant will assist chapters to maximize their fundraising and mission impact at the local, state, and national levels. Additionally, the Regional Representative will work with Development teammates to identify, cultivate, and solicit mission-driven donations

• Visiting Scientific Specialist, Field Scientist, Illinois Natural History Survey (Golconda, IL; due Sept. 21)

  Sep 12, 2022 8:00 am10 views

  The Illinois Natural History Survey is seeking a Field Scientist to plan, monitor, and evaluate the forestry-associated Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP) and Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) across the state of Illinois, in conjunction with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources Division of Forestry Resources. 

• Fisheries Technician II, Missouri Department of Conservation (due Sept. 19)

  Sep 8, 2022 2:30 pm9 views

  Support fisheries management programs within the Regional Resource Management Branch across the Southeast Region of Missouri. 

• Consumer Safety Officer, Food and Drug Administration (many vacancies across the U.S.; due Sept. 19)

  Sep 8, 2022 1:45 pm9 views

  These positions are available to students that graduated within the past two (2) years or those who are scheduled to graduate within the next 9 months (06/18/2023). The announcement was referred to us by a NRES alumnus.

• Numerous Fire Positions at Modoc National Forest, USDA Forest Service (California; due Sept. 16)

  Sep 6, 2022 2:45 pm7 views

  This announcement was sent by a 2007 NRES alum who said: "These jobs are a great way to explore the vast amounts of federally managed lands throughout the United States."

• Wildlife Wetlands Specialist, Minnesota Dept. of Natural Resources (due Sept. 15)

  Sep 6, 2022 12:15 pm5 views

  Three vacancies in Glenwood, Fergus Falls, or Windom, Minnesota.

• Partnership Coordinator (Trainee), U.S. Forest Service (location negotiable in U.S.; due Sept. 16)

  Sep 6, 2022 11:45 am10 views

  Work under close supervision in a developmental capacity performing assignments and completing training to gain the knowledge to perform the duties and responsibilities of a Partnership Coordinator. 

• Arboricultural Career Fair September 9 (River Forest, IL)

  Sep 2, 2022 9:15 am5 views

  Meet arborists with different career paths and open positions; see demonstrations of chainsaws, chipper trucks, and even give tree climbing a try!

• Assistant Manager, Land Conservation, National Great Rivers Research & Education Center (Godfrey, IL)

  Aug 26, 2022 11:00 am7 views

  The National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC) is seeking an Assistant Manager, Land Conservation position to actively lead in training associated with junior or newly hired Land Conservation Specialists (LCS) within the conservation programs at NGRREC. 

• Wildland Firefighter (Forestry Technician), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (southeastern U.S.; due Sept. 13)

  Aug 26, 2022 11:00 am5 views

  Positions at the GS-05 level have been identified as key fire management positions under the Interagency Fire Program Management (IFPM) Standard. These positions have been categorized as a Senior Firefighter (SFF), and require selectee to meet the minimum qualification standards for IFPM prior to being placed into the position.

• Wildlife Resources Outreach Specialist, National Great Rivers Research & Education Center (East Alton, IL)

  Aug 24, 2022 1:45 pm7 views

  The Wildlife Resources Outreach Specialist is, or will become, familiar with laws, regulations, and operations affecting wildlife and associated outdoor recreation, such as hunting.

• Big Sky Watershed Corps (Jan. - Nov. 2023), AmeriCorps (Montana; open until filled)

  Aug 22, 2022 3:15 pm1 views

  This program focuses on watershed protection initiatives and provides young professionals with meaningful hands-on experience while making a measurable difference in communities.  

• Fisheries Technician (Hourly) - Illinois Natural History Survey

  Aug 22, 2022 12:00 pm6 views

  The Kaskaskia Biological Station is seeking 1-2 Fisheries Technicians to 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. 

  This position will be based out of the Kaskaskia Biological Station in Sulllivan, Illinois and will work under the direction of Dr. Joe Parkos. 

• NRCS Survey Aide, Champaign County Soil and Water Conservation District (Champaign, IL; due Aug. 21)

  Aug 19, 2022 11:00 am6 views

  In partnership with Illinois USDA-NRCS, the Champaign County Soil & Water Conservation District (CCSWCD) is hiring an NRCS Survey Aide that will serve in Champaign and Vermilion counties, Illinois. The Survey Aide will work closely with the CCSWCD and NRCS personnel to help landowners and producers implement conservation practices.

  The purpose of this position is to hire an entry-level survey aide that will undergo thorough training and education of conservation implementation in agricultural and urban settings according to USDA-NRCS standards and specifications.

• SI Prescribed Burn Association Coordinator

  Aug 19, 2022 7:45 am1 views

  The Shawnee Resource Conservation and Development Area, Inc. | The Shawnee RC&D (shawneercd.org) is seeking an experienced prescribed burn coordinator to support the work of the Southern Illinois Prescribed Burn Association Home – SIPBA. SIPBA Coordinator position announcement

  The successful candidate will contract with the Shawnee Resource Conservation and Development Area, Inc. to execute contracts related to the SIPBA Coordinator position description with the option of including additional related projects. Compensation will depend on available funding, candidate preferences, and future grant opportunities.

   

• Field Research Specialist, Institute for Sustainability, Energy, and Environment (Urbana, IL; due Sept. 1)

  Aug 17, 2022 8:30 am14 views

• Ecological Restoration Technicians, Semper Fi Land Services (Yorkville, IL; due Sept. 30)

  Aug 12, 2022 9:15 am20 views

  The restoration tech works with the crew chief to restore natural areas as part of ecosystem management. Work includes herbicide application for invasive species control, prescribed burn management, and removal of non-native brush. 

• Resource Conservationist, Champaign County Soil and Water Conservation District (Champaign, IL; due Aug. 14)

  Aug 12, 2022 9:15 am13 views

  The Champaign County Soil and Water Conservation District is seeking a full-time Resource Conservationist to administer and implement soil and water conservation outreach, education, and technical assistance. 

• IPA Consumer Protection Specialist, Illinois Power Agency (Chicago, IL; open until filled)

  Aug 12, 2022 8:00 am15 views

  The Consumer Protection Specialist will work closely with the Consumer Protection Counsel, other Agency staff, and the Agency’s third-party Program Administrators on a consumer protection issues related to the Adjustable Block Program, which provides incentives for distributed generation and community solar projects, and the Illinois Solar For All Program, which offers incentives to support access to solar for low-income households, non-profit organizations, and public facilities.

• Academic Hourly - Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant, University of Illinois Extension (due Aug. 19)

  Aug 10, 2022 12:00 pm13 views

  This academic hourly position will be responsible for assisting with Environmental Literacy and Education tasks. This is a part-time, temporary, Academic Hourly position. 

• Visiting Scientific Specialist, Environmental Assessments Researcher, Illinois State Geological Survey (Lisle, IL; due Sept. 16)

  Aug 10, 2022 12:00 pm5 views

  ISGS is seeking to hire a Visiting Scientific Specialist, Environmental Assessments Researcher (up to five depending on applicant pool and programmatic need) to perform sponsored research on environmental assessments. The assessments will involve evaluating potential environmental and geologic hazards and risks for Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) infrastructure improvement projects.

• Big Sky Watershed Corps (Jan. - Nov. 2023), AmeriCorps (Montana)

  Aug 9, 2022 3:00 pm9 views

  Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Position interviews will begin the last week of August.

• Soil Conservationist, Natural Resources Conservation Service (8 vacancies in IL; due August 19)

  Aug 9, 2022 2:45 pm4 views

  This is an entry level position. Vacancies in Aledo, Quincy, Toledo, Shelbyville, Watseka, Pontiac, Paxton, and Harrisburg, Illinois.

• Assistant Research Scientist, Quantitative Ecology - Illinois Natural History Survey/PRI

  Aug 8, 2022 2:00 pm2 views

  The Illinois Natural History Survey is seeking a Quantitative ecologist to explore and quantitatively assess existing fish length and age data to evaluate various approaches to fish stock assessment and identify/pursue data gaps to characterize reach-specific population demographics of recreational and commercially important sport fishes in Illinois and Mississippi rivers and evaluate current sampling strategies for riverine sportfish.

• Assistant Research Scientist, Large River Ecology - Illinois Natural History Survey/PRI

  Aug 8, 2022 1:00 pm1 views

  The Illinois Natural History Survey is seeking a Large River Ecologist to Administer research activities of the Survey by developing, planning, directing, and conducting basic and applied research for the aquatic macroinvertebrate component of the Long-Term Resource Monitoring Program (LTRM), an element of the Upper Mississippi River Restoration Program (UMRR).

• Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education eeCorps 2022-2023 program year recruitment

  Jul 27, 2022 11:45 am5 views

  Multiple positions that could be great opportunities for recent grads to get experience and build a network with a cohort of other young environmental education (EE) professionals. Most positions are full-time and begin in mid-late August.

• Resource Conservationist, Champaign County Soil and Water Conservation District (Champaign, IL; due Aug. 14)

  Jul 27, 2022 11:30 am4 views

  The Champaign County Soil and Water Conservation District is seeking a full-time Resource Conservationist toadminister and implement soil and water conservation outreach, education, and technical assistance.

• Field Technician, V3 Companies (offices across the Midwest)

  Jul 25, 2022 5:15 pm17 views

  Seeking applicants for immediate positions as well as next spring/summer. Work days/hours can generally be flexible when students are in school.

• Conservation and Education Specialist, Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center (Wisconsin Dells, WI)

  Jul 19, 2022 4:45 pm9 views

  Service Time: September 6, 2022 – July 21, 2023 (1,700 Hour AmeriCorps Term) (46 weeks) (40 hours per week)

• Tree Maintenance Worker (2 vacancies), City of Reno Parks and Recreation Department (Reno, NV; due July 31)

  Jul 18, 2022 2:00 pm9 views

  A great opportunity to get into municipal arboriculture! This position was referred to us by an NRES alum. 

• Pizzo & Associates, Ltd. has immediate openings for full-time & seasonal positions (Leland, Lemont, & South Elgin, IL)

  Jul 13, 2022 3:15 pm17 views

• Biological Science Technician, Agricultural Research Service (Bozeman, MT; due July 21)

  Jul 11, 2022 2:30 pm8 views

  In this position, you will support the research of aquaculture using specialized equipment.

• Stewardship Assistant, Inland Northwest Land Conservancy (Spokane, WA; open until filled)

  Jul 11, 2022 2:00 pm15 views

  The Stewardship Assistant would be responsible for managing Inland Northwest Land Conservancy’s owned lands: Waikiki Springs Nature Preserve and Saltese Uplands Addition.

• Biological Science Technician, Agricultural Research Service (Pendleton, OR; due July 14)

  Jul 5, 2022 4:15 pm4 views

  In this position, you will assist in one or more phases of the research process by performing a variety of standardized or routine duties, in a laboratory, field, or greenhouse environment, related to soil and conservation research.

• Habitat Technician, McHenry County Conservation District (Woodstock, IL; due July 15)

  Jul 5, 2022 1:45 pm13 views

  The Habitat Technician position is a two-year, entry-level job offering experience in fieldwork in the areas of flora, fauna, and ecological restoration. The position is designed for individuals who have completed their college degree in either biology, ecology, zoology, or another natural resource related field within the last five calendar years and have an interest in gaining practical training and experience in the natural resources field. 

• Ecological Restoration Technician, Nelson Land Management LLC (Greenview, IL)

  Jul 5, 2022 1:45 pm11 views

• Biological Science Technician (Wildlife), USDA Wildlife Services (Peoria, IL; due July 18)

  Jul 1, 2022 9:45 am18 views

  In this position, you will be responsible for developing and implementing a Wildlife Hazard Management Program to minimize wildlife hazards and enhance human safety.

• Fisheries Technician, Illinois Natural History Survey (Havana, IL; due July 21)

  Jun 30, 2022 3:45 pm0 views

  Field technicians (1-4 possible) are needed to conduct applied research in aquatic ecology and large river systems throughout the state of Illinois. Technicians will assist large river ecologists in the collection of standardized long-term river monitoring data with additional targeted data collection. This position will be 40 hours per week and will be located in Havana, Illinois mid-August – October 31, 2022, with potential extension to December 2022 and beyond.  Starting date can be adjusted slightly depending on candidate’s availability.