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  • Administrative Assistant, Environmental Law & Policy Center (Chicago, IL)

    Oct 18, 2019 9:00 am67 views

  • Annual Technical Support Position

    May 13, 2016 10:30 am7 views

    Assistant Research Technician

    A highly motivated individual capable of working both independently and as part of a diverse team is being sought to provide onsite support for the Spruce and Peatland Responses Under Climatic and Environmental Change Experiment (SPRUCE) located in the USDA Forest Service's Marcell Experimental Forest in northern Minnesota. The individual will assist with managing and maintaining SPRUCE infrastructure and work with SPRUCE scientific staff to facilitate experimental activities

  • Aquatic Invasive Species Outreach Specialist, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (Madison, WI) Due June 18, 2017

    Jun 6, 2017 8:45 am33 views

  • Assistant Area Wildlife Manager (2 positions) - Natural Resources Department: 6 Locations (due 3/7)

    Feb 27, 2020 2:30 pm62 views

  • Assistant Environmental Scientist, Terracon (Naperville, IL)

    May 10, 2017 10:15 am67 views

  • Assistant Scientist, Large River Fisheries Ecologist (Two Positions Available), Illinois Natural History Survey (INHS) (Yorkville, IL) Due 1/12/18

    Jan 8, 2018 1:00 pm39 views

  • Assistant Waterbird Ecologist

    Sep 16, 2016 9:30 am15 views

    The Stephen A. Forbes Biological Station, established in 1894, is located along the Illinois River on Chautauqua National Wildlife Refuge near Havana, Illinois. It is the oldest inland field station in North America and one of nine field stations of the Illinois Natural History Survey. The Frank C. Bellrose Waterfowl Research Center is housed at the Forbes Biological Station. Staff of the Bellrose Waterfowl Research Center conduct research on a variety of topics relevant to wetland ecosystems, with a specific focus on the ecology and management of wetlands, waterfowl, and other waterbirds. Our research efforts focus on the Illinois and Mississippi rivers and the wetlands throughout the State.

  • Assistant Waterbird Ecologist (Havana, Illinois) Due 10/12

    Sep 27, 2017 3:30 pm29 views

  • BANDON SENIOR HATCHERY TECHNICIAN

    Mar 21, 2016 9:45 am11 views

  • Bat Ecologist

    Dec 22, 2015 1:15 pm12 views

    EnviroScience, Inc. (ES) is recognized as a leader in environmental consulting, ecological restoration, marine services, and biomonitoring in freshwater systems throughout the USA and Canada.  ES seeks to add a full time bat ecologist to our growing natural resources division at the Stow Ohio office. 

  • Biological Science Laboratory Technician, USDA (Peoria, IL) Due 11/6

    Oct 29, 2019 9:00 am21 views

  • Biological Technicians

    Jan 7, 2016 4:00 pm31 views

    EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc., PBC is a leading national environmental consulting firm specializing in water resource issues, soil and groundwater remediation, strategic environmental engineering/management, and regulatory compliance solutions.  We currently have an excellent opportunity available in the Chicago, IL, area for several, full-time and seasonal biological technicians.  Full-time positions will begin from late February through late March.  Seasonal positions will begin in May and extend throughout the summer, possibly into the fall.  Some positions will involve a combination of field and lab work as well as travel throughout the Midwest; whereas, other positions will consist primarily of processing biological samples in the laboratory.

  • Biologist - Big Rivers (St. Louis, MO) Due 3/30

    Mar 2, 2018 11:45 am29 views

  • BIOLOGIST/ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST

    Apr 8, 2016 3:15 pm82 views

  • Biologist for Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission (Due 12/20)

    Dec 7, 2017 8:45 am31 views

  • BIOLOGIST II - SURVEY COORDINATOR – Wildlife Division

    Sep 23, 2016 4:30 pm2 views

    This position is within the Wildlife Division of the North Dakota Game and Fish Department and the employee also serves as a team member of the Game Management Section.  This section is responsible for conducting a wide variety of surveys, research and management activities for big game, upland game, furbearers, migratory game birds, and wildlife diseases in North Dakota.  The successful candidate will be the primary source for sound statistical survey design related to conducting and evaluating the aforementioned and other Department programs.  This includes working independently and providing direction to Administration and other Department staff on appropriate survey methods and courses of action.  

  • Biologist with US Army Corps of Engineers (Rock Island, IL) Due 11/30

    Nov 27, 2017 3:30 pm253 views

  • Central Hardwoods Joint Venture Conservation Delivery Coordinator, American Bird Conservancy (Louisville, KY) Due 4/19

    Apr 12, 2019 11:30 am22 views

  • CivicSpark, AmeriCorps (California) Due 6/1

    May 3, 2019 1:15 pm29 views

  • COASTAL CONSERVATION PROJECT COORDINATOR:

    Feb 8, 2016 10:15 am20 views

    The Coastal Conservation Project Coordinator works in a program or preserve office and provides project management, research, administrative, and other general assistance to program staff working toward the achievement of protection, conservation or stewardship goals.

  • Colorado State Forest Service Program Manager

    Nov 25, 2015 9:00 am4 views

    The Colorado State Forest Service is hiring for a Program Manager in the Forest Management Division.  

    Required Job Qualifications: 

    A degree in forestry, another natural resources program, or a related degree will be considered. Four years of combined field forestry and Forest Management program administration experience. Successful applicants must have a valid Colorado driver’s license or ability to acquire one upon employment.  

  • Conservation Intern (Great Lakes/Atlantic Regional Office), Ducks Unlimited (Ann Arbor, MI) Due 8/20/17

    Aug 17, 2017 1:30 pm37 views

  • Conservation Program Manager

    Feb 11, 2016 1:30 pm23 views

    National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC) has regionally placed several grant funded Land Conservation Specialists (LCS and Specialist) and a Conservation Program Manager to target and implement relevant conservation programs aimed at reducing sediment and nutrient loading, and improving wildlife habitat in the Illinois and Kaskaskia River Basins in a coordinated effort. Under supervision of the Conservation Program Manager” the Land Conservation Specialists work with EPA, NRCS, USFWS, and IDNR to actively target Best Management Practices (BMPs) or conservation practices on private lands, using sound data; hiring and training of LCS and other related staff; and on special projects as they arise with NGRREC℠ partners. As time allows the Manager will serve as a backup to perform certain duties assigned to those in LCS roles if it would become necessary.

  • Coordinator - Supply Chains, NEPCon (Midwest) Due 5/15

    May 3, 2019 3:45 pm47 views

  • Data & Information Specialist

    Dec 22, 2015 2:15 pm59 views

    Division of Illinois State Water SurveyPrairie Research InstituteUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

  • Director of Natural Resources

    Feb 9, 2016 3:30 pm36 views

    The Forest Preserve District of Kane County ’s Natural Resources Department is accepting applications for one (1) Director of Natural Resources. Responsible for planning, organizing, directing and managing all functions and activities of the Natural Resources department, including land management, wildlife management, habitat restoration, and compliance with all federal, state and local laws.

  • Director, US Meat Animal Reserach Center

    Oct 18, 2017 4:15 pm2 views

  • District Fisheries Biologist (Pittsburg, KS) -Due 5/4

    Apr 27, 2018 12:45 pm26 views

  • Ecologist/Soil Scientist, National Forests in Alabama

    Apr 14, 2016 10:15 am22 views

    The National Forests in Alabama will soon be advertising a GS-0408/0470-11 Ecologist/Soil Scientist position.  The incumbent serves as member of the Natural Resources Planning Team and is responsible for providing a variety of responsibilities associated with ecological and soil science programs and management.  The position will be located at the Supervisor’s Office (or possibly on another Forest Service Unit) in Alabama.  Depending on the responses to this outreach, the position may be advertised on the OPM’s USAJobs website at: www.usajobs.gov. Additional information about the National Forests in Alabama can be found at www.fs.usda.gov/alabama.

  • Education and Outreach Coordinator

    Jan 14, 2016 4:30 pm35 views

    The primary responsibility of this position is to fulfill the education and outreach mission of Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve (CCESR), which is to provide science-based educational programs for learners of all ages to improve understanding of our planet’s ecosystems and how they are changing under human pressures. The position involves teaching, developing, and coordinating all education and outreach activities at CCESR, which is near East Bethel, MN. This includes teaching K-12 students, facilitating faculty teaching of university students at CCESR, providing professional development opportunities for K-12 teachers, and creating and leading outreach programs both at CCESR and off-site. Other duties include recruiting and training part-time teaching staff and volunteers, developing and updating programming content, evaluating programming, promoting CCESR by increasing the number of individuals participating in programs, maintaining the CCESR site usage database, reporting progress toward program goals, and working with other CCESR staff to support the research and conservation missions of CCESR.

  • Education and Outreach Coordinator

    Jan 21, 2016 11:00 am9 views

    The primary responsibility of this position is to fulfill the education and outreach mission of Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve (CCESR), which is to providescience-based educational programs for learners of all ages to improve understanding of our planet’s ecosystems and how they are changing under humanpressures. The position involves teaching, developing, and coordinating all education and outreach activities at CCESR, which is near East Bethel, MN. Thisincludes teaching K-12 students, facilitating faculty teaching of university students at CCESR, providing professional development opportunities for K-12 teachers,and creating and leading outreach programs both at CCESR and off-site. Other duties include recruiting and training part-time teaching staff and volunteers,developing and updating programming content, evaluating programming, promoting CCESR by increasing the number of individuals participating in programs,maintaining the CCESR site usage database, reporting progress toward program goals, and working with other CCESR staff to support the research andconservation missions of CCESR.

  • Energy Program Coordinator

    Jan 26, 2016 8:00 am30 views

  • Environmental Director, Upper Sioux Community (Granite Falls, MN)

    May 24, 2017 9:30 am64 views

  • Environmental Professional, Dynegy (Collinsville, IL)

    Aug 26, 2015 8:00 am23 views

    Dynegy seeks an Environmental Professional to acquire air permits, and implement programs and systems that ensure company power generating facilities comply with applicable federal and state air emission control requirements. http://jobview.monster.com/Environmental-Professional-Job-Collinsville-IL-US-155710967.aspx?mescoid=9901111000004&jobPosition=15

  • Environmental Quality Institute Assistant Director

    Sep 13, 2016 10:15 am25 views

    The Environmental Quality Institute (EQI) is a nonprofit research institute that provides objective scientific analyses to help communities, government agencies, and nonprofits understand complex environmental issues. Our core programs are the Volunteer Water Information Network (VWIN) and the Stream Monitoring Information Exchange (SMIE). VWIN is a 26 year old program in which trained volunteers collect samples monthly at fixed stream and lake locations in the mountains of western North Carolina. Samples are analyzed at EQI's state certified laboratory for chemical parameters

  • 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).

  • Environmental Specialist, Kansas Department of Health & Environment Bureau of Water (Shawnee, KS)

    Jun 23, 2017 4:15 pm29 views

  • Extension Agent I - III - Florida Sea Grant Marine

    Nov 20, 2015 8:45 am21 views

    University of Florida/IFAS Extension, Florida Sea Grant, and Hernando County seek to fill a 12-month, permanent status-accruing Sea Grant Marine Agent position. This position will be based in Hernando County.

  • Extension Program Specialist - Forestry

    Nov 18, 2015 4:30 pm42 views

    The ISU Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management is currently seeking qualified applicants for an Extension Forestry Specialist II.

  • Farm Bill Range & Wildlife Conservationist, Pheasants Forever (Buffalo, OK) Due June 16, 2017

    Jun 6, 2017 10:00 am27 views

  • Farm Bill Wildlife Biologist/Forester

    Dec 22, 2015 1:15 pm39 views

    Work in a joint capacity with Quail Forever, Inc. (QF), Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA), USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and other partners to promote, accelerate enrollment, coordinate and implement the conservation provisions of the Federal Farm Bill with focus on Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and Conservation Reserve Program (CRP).

  • Farm Bill Wildlife Biologist (Multiple Vacancies, Arkansas) Due 9/29

    Sep 27, 2017 3:45 pm31 views

  • Field Research Specialist Department of Plant Biology School of Integrative Biology University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

    May 20, 2016 9:30 am19 views

    The Department of Plant Biology/School of Integrative Biology is searching for a full time Field Research Specialist. The Field Research Specialist will have responsibility for maintenance and operation of infrastructure to impose experimental drought treatments and to lead phenotyping of setaria mapping populations.

  • Field Research Specialist, Illinois State Water Survey

    Aug 12, 2015 3:45 pm28 views

    The Illinois State Water Survey, a division of the Prairie Research Institute at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, seeks applicants for an 80% time Field Research Specialist.  Applications are due August 20, 2015. Full description is available at https://jobs.illinois.edu/academic-job-board/job-details?jobID=53795. 

  • Fish and Wildlife Biologist

    Nov 16, 2016 9:15 am21 views

    USAJOBS - Job Announcement 

    You too can make a difference in our world.  The work of the US Fish and Wildlife Service is meaningful and varied.  Want to know more about what it is like to work for us?  Click here to watch short podcasts entitled Meet Your New Boss! and Diversity is our Strength

    This vacancy announcement is part of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Hiring Initiative to fill professional biological science/natural resource management positions at the GS-05, 07, 09 and 11 grade levels. One or more positions may be filled at various locations.

    YOU MUST APPLY FOR ALL OF THE DUTY STATIONS FOR WHICH YOU ARE INTERESTED.

    Students who will complete the requirements for their degree by December 31, 2016, may apply to the national recruitment vacancy announcements.

  • Fisheries/Aquatic Ecologist Technician (Sullivan, IL) Due 5/31

    May 7, 2018 10:15 am32 views

  • Fisheries Lab Technician, University of Illinois (Urbana, IL)

    Mar 7, 2017 9:30 am56 views

    Dr. Cory Suski's Lab seeks a fisheries lab technician for May-December 2017.

  • Forest Inventory and Analysis Seasonal Crew Leader

    Feb 10, 2016 9:30 am16 views

    Full-time seasonal positions are with the Colorado State Forest Service and will generally not exceed six months, with a possibility to extend to nine months. Expected range of employment will be from April 2016 thru the end of October 2016. Actual length of employment is dependent upon workload, weather, and other factors.

  • Forest ReLeaf of Missouri Community Forester

    Nov 25, 2015 9:15 am37 views

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

    Assist Forestry Programs Manager with daily operations at CommuniTree Gardens, a 6-acre community-assisted tree nursery located in Creve Coeur Park (St. Louis County).

  • Forestry Assistance Program Forester

    Dec 21, 2015 11:45 am16 views

    The Alcona and Iosco Conservation Districts (CD) are seeking a Forestry Assistance Program Forester.