22 Conservation/ Natural Resources jobs

Position Summary In Colorado, millions of birds depend on natural riparian and wetland habitat as well as habitats supported by irrigated agriculture. In Colorado, irrigated agriculture uses over 80% of Colorado’s water and has shaped freshwater-dependent habitats and bird species we see on-farm and off, statewide, and in the Colorado River Basin. As climate warming continues to diminish the Colorado River water supply, all water users are increasingly subject to shortages. While irrigators in most cases have senior water rights, recent history suggests that farming and ranching will use less water over time, reducing today’s acreage and reducing water use on acres that remain in production.   Federal farm policy has already begun to shift to address these changes, and will continue to evolve to help farmers and ranchers adapt to climate change. State policies increasingly support increased flexibility in water use, including Alternative Transfer Mechanisms. As these...

Job Summary This position is open until filled; however, to ensure consideration applications should be received by August 31, 2020 at 4:30 p.m.  Are you passionate about the environment?  Interested in making an impact?  Have a passion and experience for energy conservation and sustainability?  Then this opportunity may be for you.   Join us!  Make an Impact! The Environmental Sustainability Manager will lead the development of new and creative ways to reduce King County Housing Authority's (KCHA) footprint on the environment while enabling the agency to re-purpose saved energy dollars towards the support of low income households.  Since the inception of KCHA's environmental sustainability program in 2007, the Housing Authority has: Provided recycling outreach at over 65 multifamily properties, saving $160,000 each year in avoided garbage costs. Reduced water and energy consumption throughout the housing portfolio, saving over $200,000 each year. Achieved 3-star...

OPEN recruitment for  HOT JOBS with the US Forest Service Forestry Aids and Technicians   See  current list  of USDA Forest Service Service  FORESTRY AID and TECHNICIAN Jobs ! Check back frequently - jobs list is updated daily   Forestry Silviculture Conservation Wildfire Control Smoke Jumpers Wilderness and Backcountry Law Enforcement  Outdoor Recreation Visitor Assistance Get experience.  Make professional contacts.  Work in great places. Launch your career! Short Deadlines APPLY NOW   Remember to say you found this opportunity at  EnvironmentalCareer.com !

Summary About the Position: This is a permanent seasonal recruitment may be used to fill Park Ranger positions in Abiquiu. Please note these are full time seasonal work schedules that may be asked to work 6 months out of a year and be placed on non-pay status while not working. Who May Apply: US Citizens Learn more about this agency Responsibilities Serve as a Park Ranger completing the routing day to day duties required to operate and maintain the recreational facility to which assigned. Answer visitor's questions requiring a knowledge of a variety of facts, events, rules, regulations, and the park's natural characteristics. Enforce rules, policies and guidelines Research, develop and present limited interpretive program including: campfire programs; guided tours of the lake project and/or dam; talks and slide shows; and presentation to local schools and community organizations. Participate in a variety of resources management projects designed to maintain...

OPEN recruitment for  Fall/Winter 2020-2021   HOT JOBS WITH NATIONAL PARK SERVICE PARK RANGERS and PARK GUIDES   See  current list  of National Park Service  Summer-Seasonal-Temporary  PAR RANGER and GUIDE Jobs ! Check back frequently - jobs list is updated daily   Environmental Education and Interpretation Natural and Cultural Resources Management Wilderness and Backcountry Law Enforcement  Outdoor Recreation Visitor Assistance These are temporary Park Ranger and Park Guide jobs for fiscal year 2021.  Get experience.  Make professional contacts.  Work in great places. Launch your career!   Short Deadlines APPLY NOW FALL/WINTER 2020-2021  Temporary-Seasonal National Park Service jobs.   Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com !

Few vacancies in the following locations: Boise, ID Island Park, ID Summary This position is located within a National Forest. The primary purpose of this position is to perform work as a team leader or as a member of a team to collaboratively achieve mutual goals and objectives, while participating in the development of the unit wildlife project plans and program for habitat management. Learn more about this agency Responsibilities Schedules, organizes, and executes field wildlife projects for detecting identifying and evaluating habitat management. Using prescribed procedures, the technician resolves regular and recurring problems concerning wildlife project plans for habitat management. Collects, complies and summarizes the data that is obtained on wildlife habitat and vegetation for preparation of wildlife species, range allotment, deer herd, and other maps and management plans. Compiles and summarizes the data obtains from aerial and...

Many vacancies in the following locations: Grangeville, ID Kamiah, ID Orofino, ID Summary This position is located within a National Forest. The primary purpose of this position is to perform duties in support of the wildlife management program. Learn more about this agency Responsibilities Frequently, there is an integrated approach to address resource management issues, where the incumbent works as a team leader or as a member of a team to collaboratively achieve mutual goals and objectives. Individually, as a leader, or part of a team, performs established wildlife-related assignments. Assignments involve constructing or completing habitat project work such as; watershed development, fencing, or clearing areas to establish food that is more desirable or cover habitat. For example, assesses habitat environments, requirements and inhabitants of wildlife; collects and accumulates data through a variety of techniques; examines...

Antea USA, Inc. (Antea®Group) is looking for ambitious, detail-oriented Mid to Senior-Level Environmental, Health, and Safety Professional in the Northern California (Bay Area). If you have ever read a company’s safety policies or programs and imagined ways to improve them, then this job is for you! We are building EHS programs for a progressive company that is growing quickly and constantly changing. Flexibility and adaptability are key. The successful candidate will be a process and results driven, self-starting leader who enjoys the challenges of working in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate must also be detail oriented, with strong organizational skills, as well as exemplary written and verbal communication skills. As an EHS Professional, you may be located at the client’s facility and work with their EHS Management team to provide EHS services, solutions, programs, best practices and technical guidance to effectively and efficiently assure compliance...

THE OPPORTUNITY The Columbia Land Conservancy is moving forward grounded in the success of its recent endowment campaign, Columbia County Tomorrow: Our Heritage, Our Future, an $8.5M effort to support forest and farmland protection, stewardship of Public Conservation Areas, and community engagement to expand the education, public outreach and engagement on issues ranging from conservation to climate change. The success of this campaign has strengthened CLC’s approach and greatly enhanced its ability to maintain its impact over the long-term as well as during the COVID-19 crisis. Additionally, CLC recently completed a comprehensive strategic plan, which articulates key objectives of the organization for the coming years. This plan’s overall goal, “To inspire our community to more deeply connect with, care about, and protect the natural world,” is reflected in its core objectives: Protect the long-term health and vitality of Columbia County’s ecologically important natural...

Summary The incumbent will provide professional services in range management, and soil and water conservation activities while assisting in the planning of conservation practices on ranches and farms Learn more about this agency Responsibilities Serves as rangeland consultant and advisor to numerous ranchers and farmers in the assigned area of responsibility. Provides individual landowners' evaluations of their resources, identifies problems, and proposes short and/or long term land Improvement alternatives. Provides guidance, assistance, and training to field and/or area office personnel to ensure that conservation plans on cooperating farms and ranches provide for the application of technically accurate and adequate practices and measures. Develops rangeland management plans. Determines need for assistance from other technical experts and makes recommendations to supervisor in terms of type and extent or assistance to be scheduled. Assembles, evaluates, and...

Fall 2020 Environmental Outreach Internship This fall internship position will support the Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District’s outreach and engagement programs. Through these efforts, we reach thousands of people and have a deep impact on the Fairfax County community. NVSWCD’s interns work in a professional setting and acquire practical experience in data collection and management, as well as the development of programmatic guidance, execution of education and engagement programs, and informational or promotional materials for various audiences. For more information, please view the   Fall 2020 Environmental Outreach Intern Position Description . Interested applicants should email their resume accompanied by a cover letter and contact information for two references to   conservationdistrict@fairfaxcounty.gov   by Friday, August 14, 2020. Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com !

Cacapon Institute seeks a full-time, Education & Outreach Coordinator. The successful applicant will focus on two activities: engaging educators and students in Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences; and, engaging current and prospective members in the Potomac Watershed Partnership. In addition, the employee will participate in the full range of CI’s nonprofit activities including watershed research, forestry, green infrastructure, grant writing, and fundraising. CI staff will work closely with the Education & Outreach Coordinator to develop the requisite skills, and comfort level, necessary for success. Responsibilities Coordinate outreach for Cacapon Institute’s (CI’s) Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences. MWEE’s are K-12 Project Based Learning activities supported by NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office and WV Chesapeake Bay Program. When hired, the successful applicant will: promote CI’s Potomac Highlands Watershed eSchool, an award winning online...

Atkins seeks an energetic and highly motivated self-starter to join our  EcoSciences Group  as a  Senior Natural Resources Scientist/Project Manager  in our  Henderson, NV  office. MAJOR FUNCTION/ROLE The Senior Natural Resources Scientist/Project Manager will join our vibrant planning, transportation engineering and water engineering teams to establish an environmental practice in our Henderson, NV office. While exercising technical expertise and providing environmental project oversight, a secondary focus will be working with our local Business Units to develop sufficient workload to begin building an environmental team for the long term. Projects will mostly be focused in Nevada but support may also be provided across the West and Mountain region. This position will support the Business Unit’s state, municipal and transportation businesses and will build into guiding and supervising junior to mid-level staff. Under direction, provides the expertise of a seasoned scientist...

Job Summary Exceptional Professional Planning Career Opportunity -  Be Part Of A Progressive and Recognized Land Use/Environmental Program LAND USE/ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER III The County of San Diego invites you to apply for Land Use/Environmental Planner III.  This recruitment is conducted to establish a twelve (12) month eligibility list to fill vacancies county-wide.  If selected, you will be an integral part of our departmental mission statement, as stated below.  The County's Planning & Development Services (PDS) has a current vacancy for Land Use/Environmental Planner III.    This department is a great place to work and ideal for persons who want to make a difference in the San Diego region.  PDS is located at the County Operations Center, a modern 44-acre complex in the Kearney Mesa area of San Diego.  This center consists of 18 structures and houses 19 departments, including an employee gym/workout center.  Planning & Development Services (PDS)...

Position Overview: Primary duties of the Corps Member (CM) include working with the Host Site staff to complete tasks related to project design and implementation, community outreach and education, volunteer generation and management and reporting functions.  The CM works under the direct supervision of the Host Site Supervisor but also coordinates with MCC staff to ensure successful completion of program objectives.  The CM must establish and maintain a good working relationship with Host Site staff, community members and volunteers, MCC staff and BSWC Steering Committee.  The CM is an AmeriCorps Member and is entitled to the benefit package offered all AmeriCorps Members. This position will have recurring access to vulnerable populations.      Programmatic Duties: Work with Host Site staff to develop and implement watershed-related field projects.  Assist Host Site staff in the completion of watershed-related plans....

Summary This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies.   Applications will NOT be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants should review the "How to Apply" section of this flyer for more information on how to be considered. This flyer will be used as positions become available. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Learn more about this agency Responsibilities Serve as Natural Resources Specialist (Ranger) as part of a multi-disciplinary team for a busy Corps lake and dam. Program responsibilities include implementing the forestry, fish, and wildlife programs and providing patrol support to the project recreation program. Oversee and direct the management of the Environmental Education Center exhibits, classroom and outdoor native tree trail. Lead and coordinate outreach programs in campgrounds, surrounding communities, schools, and events to include subjects in water safety,...

Summary USAID is the world's premier international development agency and a catalytic actor driving development results. USAID works to help lift lives, build communities, and advance democracy. USAID's work advances U.S. national security and economic prosperity; demonstrates American generosity; and promotes a path to recipient self-reliance and resilience. We operate in five regions of the world: Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Latin America and the Caribbean, and Europe and Eurasia. Learn more about this agency Responsibilities Serves as a technical leader and expert in strategic planning exercises and the design of programs that maximize environmental benefits to achieve optimal economic and social development. Translates strategies, analyses, and program concepts into functional statements of work (including budget estimates) for award of contracts, cooperative agreements, grants and inter-agency agreements that deliver environmentally sound technical services to...

Summary This position is located on the Leadership Team, in a USDA, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), State Office. The primary purpose of this position is to provide leadership for the compliance team. This is an interdisciplinary position that will be filled either as a Supervisory Natural Resource Manager or a Supervisory Soil Conservationist (State Wetland and HEL Compliance Specialist). The final official title will be assigned based on the qualifications of the incumbent. Learn more about this agency Responsibilities Provides input and makes recommendations on key issues to the State Conservationist (STC). Coordinates actions with program managers and other team members to implement national NRCS Highly Erodible Land (HEL) and wetland policies resulting from law, regulation, executive order and interagency agreements. The incumbent oversee all compliance activities state-wide. Manages technical services program in the state; analyzes methods and...

Nevada Conservation League (NCL) is hiring a dynamic, engaged, and inclusive Executive Director. Position Summary The Executive Director (ED) is responsible for continuing to build a strong, effective, and powerful organization, with a focus on fundraising, organizational equity work, and collaboration with strategic partners. The ED reports to the NCL Board of Directors and manages the staff of the organization. Opportunity The ED is NCL’s face to the public, donors, decision makers, media, partners, and volunteers. A motivated, passionate, and persistent ED will have the opportunity and challenge of building a strong fundraising platform, establishing relationships and building credibility with communities of color and indigenous communities, and continuing to build upon past political victories. They will have the backing and support of funders and will be among a network of environmental leaders who are the fabric of the Conservation Voter Movement nationally. Key...

Summary This is an interdisciplinary position that will be filled either as a Wetlands Conservationist, Soil Conservationist or Soil Scientist. The final official title will be assigned based on the qualifications of the incumbent. Learn more about this agency Responsibilities Serve as the team leader of the State Compliance Team (CT); Ensures that Highly Erodible Land (HEL) and Wetland Compliance (WC) technical determinations, activities, are conducted in compliance with applicable statues, regulations, policies and procedures Develops, recommends, and coordinates new or updated HEL and WC policies and procedures to the supervisor and the State Leadership Team, i.e., State Resource Conservationist (SRC), State Soil Scientist (SSS), and State Appeals Coordinator (SAC). Provides technical advice and assistance to NRCS field, area, and state professional and administrative personnel in interpreting imagery, establishing history, and making technical determinations...