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Natural Resources Council of Maine
Forests and Wildlife Program Director
The Natural Resources Council of Maine, the state’s leading environmental advocacy organization, is seeking to hire a new Forests and Wildlife Program Director. This is a senior policy position with substantial responsibilities aimed at helping protect the integrity and unique natural character of more than 10 million acres of forestland known as Maine’s North Woods. Responsibilities include advocacy before the legislature and administrative bodies, communications with the media and general public, collaboration with coalition partners, and program planning and implementation. The Program Director develops and maintains expertise on all key policy issues in NRCM’s Forest and Wildlife Program and uses this knowledge as the basis for persuasive advocacy and sound strategic and political judgment. This is full-time permanent position based at NRCM’s office in Augusta, Maine. The Program Director reports to NRCM’s Senior Director of Advocacy.
Application Process: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and at least one writing sample to jobs@nrcm.org . The position will be posted until filled.
Job Responsibilities:
Provide leadership for NRCM’s Forests and Wildlife Program, including policy development; program planning, management, and implementation; developing and delivering testimony and analysis of pending legislation, permit applications, and rules and regulations; public speaking and media engagement; and strategic decisions.
Help design and implement issue campaigns that involve outreach, media, policy analysis, lobbying, public communications, and coalition-building.
Represent NRCM on program issues to external audiences, including the Maine Legislature and administrative bodies.
Identify and develop support from legislators, business and community members, NRCM members, and the general public
Produce advocacy communication materials in support of the organization’s agenda
Develop annual program plans, an annual program budget, and manage and track workplan progress and expenditures.
Work with an internal team of colleagues on policy work, and with NRCM’s development staff on grants and fundraising strategies.
Qualifications:
Excellent communications and advocacy skills, including persuasive writing and strong public speaking skills.
Law degree or graduate degree preferred.
Commitment and passion for environmental issues and NRCM’s mission.
At least three years professional experience, with a demonstrated record of excellence and accomplishments.
Demonstrated leadership skills, including ability to think strategically and motivate others toward common goals.
Ability to learn policy issues quickly, and to translate complex issues in simple and persuasive terms.
Ability to supervise staff; and provide, receive, and respond to ongoing feedback.
Ability to work with diverse constituencies, including legislators, staff from other non-profit organizations, business leaders, NRCM members, and the general public.
Enterprising, motivated, entrepreneurial, and undaunted.
About the Natural Resources Council of Maine
Started in 1959, the Natural Resources Council of Maine is the state’s leading environmental advocacy organization. NRCM has a strong legacy of accomplishments across a broad range of policy areas, including river restoration, protecting Maine’s North Woods, clean energy and climate advocacy, addressing plastic pollution, and much more. NRCM works statewide to improve the quality of Maine’s environment, working in coalition with other non-profit organizations, business and community leaders, elected officials, NRCM members, and the public at-large. Over the past 60 years, NRCM has led efforts to keep Maine a special place.
NRCM is based in Augusta, with a staff of 30. NRCM is committed to a positive work culture where diversity is honored and respected. The work environment is friendly, fun, cooperative, and fast-paced. Staff members need to be able to work independently and adapt to changing priorities. NRCM is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, age, ethnicity, race, religion, physical/mental ability, sexual orientation, or national origin. NRCM will provide reasonable accommodation to employees with disabilities where appropriate. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Oct 09, 2019
Full time
Natural Resources Council of Maine
Forests and Wildlife Program Director
The Natural Resources Council of Maine, the state’s leading environmental advocacy organization, is seeking to hire a new Forests and Wildlife Program Director. This is a senior policy position with substantial responsibilities aimed at helping protect the integrity and unique natural character of more than 10 million acres of forestland known as Maine’s North Woods. Responsibilities include advocacy before the legislature and administrative bodies, communications with the media and general public, collaboration with coalition partners, and program planning and implementation. The Program Director develops and maintains expertise on all key policy issues in NRCM’s Forest and Wildlife Program and uses this knowledge as the basis for persuasive advocacy and sound strategic and political judgment. This is full-time permanent position based at NRCM’s office in Augusta, Maine. The Program Director reports to NRCM’s Senior Director of Advocacy.
Application Process: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and at least one writing sample to jobs@nrcm.org . The position will be posted until filled.
Job Responsibilities:
Provide leadership for NRCM’s Forests and Wildlife Program, including policy development; program planning, management, and implementation; developing and delivering testimony and analysis of pending legislation, permit applications, and rules and regulations; public speaking and media engagement; and strategic decisions.
Help design and implement issue campaigns that involve outreach, media, policy analysis, lobbying, public communications, and coalition-building.
Represent NRCM on program issues to external audiences, including the Maine Legislature and administrative bodies.
Identify and develop support from legislators, business and community members, NRCM members, and the general public
Produce advocacy communication materials in support of the organization’s agenda
Develop annual program plans, an annual program budget, and manage and track workplan progress and expenditures.
Work with an internal team of colleagues on policy work, and with NRCM’s development staff on grants and fundraising strategies.
Qualifications:
Excellent communications and advocacy skills, including persuasive writing and strong public speaking skills.
Law degree or graduate degree preferred.
Commitment and passion for environmental issues and NRCM’s mission.
At least three years professional experience, with a demonstrated record of excellence and accomplishments.
Demonstrated leadership skills, including ability to think strategically and motivate others toward common goals.
Ability to learn policy issues quickly, and to translate complex issues in simple and persuasive terms.
Ability to supervise staff; and provide, receive, and respond to ongoing feedback.
Ability to work with diverse constituencies, including legislators, staff from other non-profit organizations, business leaders, NRCM members, and the general public.
Enterprising, motivated, entrepreneurial, and undaunted.
About the Natural Resources Council of Maine
Started in 1959, the Natural Resources Council of Maine is the state’s leading environmental advocacy organization. NRCM has a strong legacy of accomplishments across a broad range of policy areas, including river restoration, protecting Maine’s North Woods, clean energy and climate advocacy, addressing plastic pollution, and much more. NRCM works statewide to improve the quality of Maine’s environment, working in coalition with other non-profit organizations, business and community leaders, elected officials, NRCM members, and the public at-large. Over the past 60 years, NRCM has led efforts to keep Maine a special place.
NRCM is based in Augusta, with a staff of 30. NRCM is committed to a positive work culture where diversity is honored and respected. The work environment is friendly, fun, cooperative, and fast-paced. Staff members need to be able to work independently and adapt to changing priorities. NRCM is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, age, ethnicity, race, religion, physical/mental ability, sexual orientation, or national origin. NRCM will provide reasonable accommodation to employees with disabilities where appropriate. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
General Description
The Wilderness Society (TWS) seeks an entry level candidate to join our team as National Wildlife Refuge Associate. The Associate will be an integral part of the TWS Campaign team and working under the direction of the Senior Campaign Director, will lead TWS’s engagement on the designation of new National Wildlife Refuges. Specifically, this position will lay the groundwork for The Wilderness Society in efforts to designate new refuges and ensure they are part of the solution to climate change.
This position plays an important role in supporting an inclusive organizational culture that is grounded in trust and accountability to shared goals and outcomes. TWS has made diversity, equity, and inclusion strategic priorities for the organization and the National Wildlife Refuge Campaign Coordinator will integrate these priorities throughout our work. Across our team, we aspire to be campaign oriented, nimble, collaborative, innovative, transparent, and supportive of staff – our greatest asset. This is a termed position lasting for two years from the start date.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Support the development and implementation of a science-based vision and campaign strategy to designate new National Wildlife Refuges
Conduct research and writing assignments designed to deepen TWS and the conservation community’s knowledge base around detailed aspects of the designation process including applicable law and agency policy, historic precedent and other factors.
In conjunction with TWS Campaign and Science Teams, research and detail top tier refuge proposals from across the country.
In reviewing potential proposals, analyze factors such as political viability, value in protecting critical wildlife habitat with an eye towards diverse representation of habitat and ecosystem type, value from the perspective of climate adaptation and resiliency as well as other factors
Identify, evaluate and conduct outreach to a diverse group of potential partners associated with top tier refuge designation campaigns for both specific landscapes as well as overarching themes including sportsmen, climate resiliency, and underserved communities.
Draft recommendations and an initial campaign plan based on above activities that can serve to guide the community in implementation of National Wildlife Refuge Campaign.
Initiate work to execute campaign plan
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience, Competencies, and Education
Minimum 1 year experience in political or advocacy campaigns or natural resource management
Proven ability to deliver results, work independently and communicate effectively
Familiarity with and preferable some course work in issue/advocacy, campaigns or public policy and public land or an eagerness to learn about them
Motivated self-starter with the ability to take initiative, be proactive in managing projects and solving problems, develop ideas, and see them through implementation.
Ability to work well independently and as part of a team. Able to keep a level head and function at a high level when responding to rapid changes in campaign dynamics and plans.
Commitment to helping TWS foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization
Track record working successfully in teams and with people representing a rich mix of talent, backgrounds, and perspectives—across race and gender.
Excellent analytical and verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to write and speak concisely and persuasively to diverse audiences.
Demonstrated ability to think and act strategically to achieve campaign goals.
Superb organizational skills and attention to detail.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite. The Wilderness Society offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; sick and vacation leave; a sabbatical program; and a retirement plan. TWS is an equal opportunity employer and actively works to ensure fair treatment of our employees and constituents across culture, socioeconomic status, race, marital or family situation, gender, age, ethnicity, religious beliefs, physical ability, veteran status or sexual orientation. As an organization, we aspire to being inclusive in the work that we do, and in the kind of organization we are. Internally this means working as a team that listens to different points of view, recognizes the contributions of every employee and empowers each employee to bring their whole selves to work every day. Externally this means ensuring that public lands are inclusive and welcoming, so that our shared wildlands can help people and nature to thrive. We are committed to equity throughout our work, which we define as our commitment to realizing the promise of our public lands and ensuring that all can share in their universal benefits.
To learn more about our commitment, please see http://wilderness.org/our-commitment-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-wilderness-society
For consideration, please submit your resume & cover letter through our online application system.
Oct 02, 2019
Full time
General Description
The Wilderness Society (TWS) seeks an entry level candidate to join our team as National Wildlife Refuge Associate. The Associate will be an integral part of the TWS Campaign team and working under the direction of the Senior Campaign Director, will lead TWS’s engagement on the designation of new National Wildlife Refuges. Specifically, this position will lay the groundwork for The Wilderness Society in efforts to designate new refuges and ensure they are part of the solution to climate change.
This position plays an important role in supporting an inclusive organizational culture that is grounded in trust and accountability to shared goals and outcomes. TWS has made diversity, equity, and inclusion strategic priorities for the organization and the National Wildlife Refuge Campaign Coordinator will integrate these priorities throughout our work. Across our team, we aspire to be campaign oriented, nimble, collaborative, innovative, transparent, and supportive of staff – our greatest asset. This is a termed position lasting for two years from the start date.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Support the development and implementation of a science-based vision and campaign strategy to designate new National Wildlife Refuges
Conduct research and writing assignments designed to deepen TWS and the conservation community’s knowledge base around detailed aspects of the designation process including applicable law and agency policy, historic precedent and other factors.
In conjunction with TWS Campaign and Science Teams, research and detail top tier refuge proposals from across the country.
In reviewing potential proposals, analyze factors such as political viability, value in protecting critical wildlife habitat with an eye towards diverse representation of habitat and ecosystem type, value from the perspective of climate adaptation and resiliency as well as other factors
Identify, evaluate and conduct outreach to a diverse group of potential partners associated with top tier refuge designation campaigns for both specific landscapes as well as overarching themes including sportsmen, climate resiliency, and underserved communities.
Draft recommendations and an initial campaign plan based on above activities that can serve to guide the community in implementation of National Wildlife Refuge Campaign.
Initiate work to execute campaign plan
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience, Competencies, and Education
Minimum 1 year experience in political or advocacy campaigns or natural resource management
Proven ability to deliver results, work independently and communicate effectively
Familiarity with and preferable some course work in issue/advocacy, campaigns or public policy and public land or an eagerness to learn about them
Motivated self-starter with the ability to take initiative, be proactive in managing projects and solving problems, develop ideas, and see them through implementation.
Ability to work well independently and as part of a team. Able to keep a level head and function at a high level when responding to rapid changes in campaign dynamics and plans.
Commitment to helping TWS foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization
Track record working successfully in teams and with people representing a rich mix of talent, backgrounds, and perspectives—across race and gender.
Excellent analytical and verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to write and speak concisely and persuasively to diverse audiences.
Demonstrated ability to think and act strategically to achieve campaign goals.
Superb organizational skills and attention to detail.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite. The Wilderness Society offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; sick and vacation leave; a sabbatical program; and a retirement plan. TWS is an equal opportunity employer and actively works to ensure fair treatment of our employees and constituents across culture, socioeconomic status, race, marital or family situation, gender, age, ethnicity, religious beliefs, physical ability, veteran status or sexual orientation. As an organization, we aspire to being inclusive in the work that we do, and in the kind of organization we are. Internally this means working as a team that listens to different points of view, recognizes the contributions of every employee and empowers each employee to bring their whole selves to work every day. Externally this means ensuring that public lands are inclusive and welcoming, so that our shared wildlands can help people and nature to thrive. We are committed to equity throughout our work, which we define as our commitment to realizing the promise of our public lands and ensuring that all can share in their universal benefits.
To learn more about our commitment, please see http://wilderness.org/our-commitment-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-wilderness-society
For consideration, please submit your resume & cover letter through our online application system.
Wetland Scientist for Environmental Consulting Firm
(North Seattle)
Raedeke Associates, Inc. is looking for an experienced Wetland Scientist. We are a small, employee-owned Environmental Consulting firm located in the Northgate area of north Seattle. The position is non-exempt hourly with a flexible work schedule. We have a casual office environment and offer free parking with easy access to many local services.
Summary of Duties:
The successful candidate will demonstrate ability to manage projects and participate in all aspects related to wetland assessments, including wetland delineations, wetland ratings, data analysis, wetland mitigation and monitoring, permitting, and wetland report preparation.
Desired Qualifications
A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in plant ecology, wildlife, or related fields
Certification as, or ability to obtain, a Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) or Wetland Professional in Training (WPIT) through the Society of Wetland Scientists
Completed University of Washington Wetland Certification or similar program
A minimum of 5 years of experience in wetland assessments
Demonstrated project management experience
Knowledge of SEPA and regional wetland regulations
PNW Section 404/401 wetland permitting experience
Training and experience with the current Washington Department of Ecology (WDOE) Wetland Rating System and credit-debit analysis method for calculating mitigation requirements
Training and experience as a Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead (CESCL) support for critical areas would be a plus
Valid driver’s license
Construction work-site experience
Compensation
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience
Competitive benefits package
Application
Send resume and letter of application to employment@raedeke.com.
Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Sep 11, 2019
Full time
Wetland Scientist for Environmental Consulting Firm
(North Seattle)
Raedeke Associates, Inc. is looking for an experienced Wetland Scientist. We are a small, employee-owned Environmental Consulting firm located in the Northgate area of north Seattle. The position is non-exempt hourly with a flexible work schedule. We have a casual office environment and offer free parking with easy access to many local services.
Summary of Duties:
The successful candidate will demonstrate ability to manage projects and participate in all aspects related to wetland assessments, including wetland delineations, wetland ratings, data analysis, wetland mitigation and monitoring, permitting, and wetland report preparation.
Desired Qualifications
A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in plant ecology, wildlife, or related fields
Certification as, or ability to obtain, a Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) or Wetland Professional in Training (WPIT) through the Society of Wetland Scientists
Completed University of Washington Wetland Certification or similar program
A minimum of 5 years of experience in wetland assessments
Demonstrated project management experience
Knowledge of SEPA and regional wetland regulations
PNW Section 404/401 wetland permitting experience
Training and experience with the current Washington Department of Ecology (WDOE) Wetland Rating System and credit-debit analysis method for calculating mitigation requirements
Training and experience as a Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead (CESCL) support for critical areas would be a plus
Valid driver’s license
Construction work-site experience
Compensation
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience
Competitive benefits package
Application
Send resume and letter of application to employment@raedeke.com.
Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Appalachian Conservation Corps
Washington, DC, USA
Position Summary:
The Exotic Plant Management Team Best Management Practices (EPMT BMP) Individual Placement is based in Washington, D.C. working directly with the National Capital Region of the National Park Service. This six-month AmeriCorps position will work as a member of the EPMT, focusing on control of invasive plant species using mechanical and chemical control methods which include but are not limited to herbicide application via backpack sprayers and gas operated tank sprayers, chainsaws, brush cutters, hand saws, pruners and loppers.
This candidate's primary responsibility will be refining and formatting Best Management Practice (BMP) guide for control of invasive plant species. This document will be distributed among National Park Service staff, interns and volunteers. The candidate needs to be familiar with publishing and design programs such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. Strong personal drive and attention to detail is required for these duties.
The candidate will also assist with creating treatment proposal maps in GIS using ArcMap and ArcCollector.
The AmeriCorps Intern will receive a $500 per week living stipend. Housing is not provided. This position will also be eligible for an education award based on the length of the service term.
General Qualifications:
To qualify, you must be between the ages of 18 and 30, and a US citizen that has received a high school diploma or GED. All offers of employment are conditional upon completion of an acceptable check of the National Sex Offender Public Registry and federal criminal background check. Must be eligible to receive an AmeriCorps Education Award.
Possess a valid driver’s license
Comfortable working in an office or field environment
Familiarity with Mid-Atlantic plant identification
Familiarity and experience with publishing and design
Preferred Qualifications:
Resident of Washington, DC or surrounding metro area
Skilled in graphic design and desktop publishing
Experience and expertise in using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
Experience with GIS including ArcMap and ArcCollector
Experience in the treatment of invasive species
Interest in pursuing a career with a public land management agency
Sep 07, 2019
Temporary
Position Summary:
The Exotic Plant Management Team Best Management Practices (EPMT BMP) Individual Placement is based in Washington, D.C. working directly with the National Capital Region of the National Park Service. This six-month AmeriCorps position will work as a member of the EPMT, focusing on control of invasive plant species using mechanical and chemical control methods which include but are not limited to herbicide application via backpack sprayers and gas operated tank sprayers, chainsaws, brush cutters, hand saws, pruners and loppers.
This candidate's primary responsibility will be refining and formatting Best Management Practice (BMP) guide for control of invasive plant species. This document will be distributed among National Park Service staff, interns and volunteers. The candidate needs to be familiar with publishing and design programs such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. Strong personal drive and attention to detail is required for these duties.
The candidate will also assist with creating treatment proposal maps in GIS using ArcMap and ArcCollector.
The AmeriCorps Intern will receive a $500 per week living stipend. Housing is not provided. This position will also be eligible for an education award based on the length of the service term.
General Qualifications:
To qualify, you must be between the ages of 18 and 30, and a US citizen that has received a high school diploma or GED. All offers of employment are conditional upon completion of an acceptable check of the National Sex Offender Public Registry and federal criminal background check. Must be eligible to receive an AmeriCorps Education Award.
Possess a valid driver’s license
Comfortable working in an office or field environment
Familiarity with Mid-Atlantic plant identification
Familiarity and experience with publishing and design
Preferred Qualifications:
Resident of Washington, DC or surrounding metro area
Skilled in graphic design and desktop publishing
Experience and expertise in using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
Experience with GIS including ArcMap and ArcCollector
Experience in the treatment of invasive species
Interest in pursuing a career with a public land management agency
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Summer/Seasonal/Temporary Jobs for 2020 OPEN TO APPLICATIONS!
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FORESTRY - WILDLIFE - FIREFIGHTING - FISHERIES - CONSERVATION
See current list of USDA Forest Service Summer-Seasonal-Temporary FORESTRY and BIOLOGICAL AID AND TECHNICIAN Jobs 2020!
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General Description
The Wilderness Society (TWS) is a national non-profit organization whose mission is to protect wilderness and inspire Americans to care for our wild places. We believe public lands should benefit all of us. TWS strives to ensure our organization and work embodies the cultures and perspectives of people and communities across our nation, and connects and inspires people to care about wild places.
This campaign manager position will develop, lead and implement effective advocacy campaigns. We are looking for someone who is highly collaborative, results-oriented and excels at building and maintaining diverse relationships to help meet near term goals and build long term power.
This position plays an important role in supporting an inclusive organizational culture that is grounded in trust and accountability to shared goals and outcomes. TWS has made diversity, equity, and inclusion strategic priorities for the organization and the Campaign Manager will integrate these priorities throughout their work. Across our team, we aspire to be campaign oriented, nimble, collaborative, innovative, transparent, and supportive of staff – our greatest asset.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Develops and leads implementation of advocacy plans to meet campaign and organizational goals.
Build and maintain strong working relationships with campaign leadership, regional staff, and external affairs.
Provides advocacy support for internal teams and strategic external coalitions, partners groups and other key stakeholders.
Prepares written and visual materials, such as fact sheets, action alerts, presentations and other outreach materials.
Represents TWS in coalitions, cultivating strong relationships with partners and key influencers when needed.
Organizes advocacy and/or educational events as needed.
Coordinates data management between regional, campaign and external affairs staff.
Ability to travel approximately 10-20% of the time (percentage may vary depending on location).
Performs other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience and Competencies
Minimum 5 years of experience in advocacy or electoral campaigns. Previous campaign management experience required.
Demonstrated self-starter with proven ability to take initiative, develop strategies, and see project through to completion with limited supervision.
Track record working successfully in teams representing a rich mix of talent, backgrounds, and perspectives—across race and gender.
Proven ability to set and meet deadlines, work on multiple projects at one time, and to adjust quickly to shifting priorities/plans.
Demonstrated strong written and verbal skills.
Ability to learn to use new technology platforms to efficiently coordinate campaign activities and manage data.
The Wilderness Society offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; sick and vacation leave; a sabbatical program; and a retirement plan. TWS is an equal opportunity employer and actively works to ensure fair treatment of our employees and constituents across culture, socioeconomic status, race, marital or family situation, gender, age, ethnicity, religious beliefs, physical ability, veteran status or sexual orientation.
As an organization, we aspire to being inclusive in the work that we do, and in the kind of organization we are. Internally this means working as a team that listens to different points of view, recognizes the contributions of every employee and empowers each employee to bring their whole selves to work every day. Externally this means ensuring that public lands are inclusive and welcoming, so that our shared wildlands can help people and nature to thrive. We are committed to equity throughout our work, which we define as our commitment to realizing the promise of our public lands and ensuring that all can share in their universal benefits.
To learn more about our commitment, please see http://wilderness.org/our-commitment-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-wilderness-society
For consideration, please submit your resume through our online application system.
Oct 21, 2019
Full time
General Description
The Wilderness Society (TWS) is a national non-profit organization whose mission is to protect wilderness and inspire Americans to care for our wild places. We believe public lands should benefit all of us. TWS strives to ensure our organization and work embodies the cultures and perspectives of people and communities across our nation, and connects and inspires people to care about wild places.
This campaign manager position will develop, lead and implement effective advocacy campaigns. We are looking for someone who is highly collaborative, results-oriented and excels at building and maintaining diverse relationships to help meet near term goals and build long term power.
This position plays an important role in supporting an inclusive organizational culture that is grounded in trust and accountability to shared goals and outcomes. TWS has made diversity, equity, and inclusion strategic priorities for the organization and the Campaign Manager will integrate these priorities throughout their work. Across our team, we aspire to be campaign oriented, nimble, collaborative, innovative, transparent, and supportive of staff – our greatest asset.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Develops and leads implementation of advocacy plans to meet campaign and organizational goals.
Build and maintain strong working relationships with campaign leadership, regional staff, and external affairs.
Provides advocacy support for internal teams and strategic external coalitions, partners groups and other key stakeholders.
Prepares written and visual materials, such as fact sheets, action alerts, presentations and other outreach materials.
Represents TWS in coalitions, cultivating strong relationships with partners and key influencers when needed.
Organizes advocacy and/or educational events as needed.
Coordinates data management between regional, campaign and external affairs staff.
Ability to travel approximately 10-20% of the time (percentage may vary depending on location).
Performs other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience and Competencies
Minimum 5 years of experience in advocacy or electoral campaigns. Previous campaign management experience required.
Demonstrated self-starter with proven ability to take initiative, develop strategies, and see project through to completion with limited supervision.
Track record working successfully in teams representing a rich mix of talent, backgrounds, and perspectives—across race and gender.
Proven ability to set and meet deadlines, work on multiple projects at one time, and to adjust quickly to shifting priorities/plans.
Demonstrated strong written and verbal skills.
Ability to learn to use new technology platforms to efficiently coordinate campaign activities and manage data.
The Wilderness Society offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; sick and vacation leave; a sabbatical program; and a retirement plan. TWS is an equal opportunity employer and actively works to ensure fair treatment of our employees and constituents across culture, socioeconomic status, race, marital or family situation, gender, age, ethnicity, religious beliefs, physical ability, veteran status or sexual orientation.
As an organization, we aspire to being inclusive in the work that we do, and in the kind of organization we are. Internally this means working as a team that listens to different points of view, recognizes the contributions of every employee and empowers each employee to bring their whole selves to work every day. Externally this means ensuring that public lands are inclusive and welcoming, so that our shared wildlands can help people and nature to thrive. We are committed to equity throughout our work, which we define as our commitment to realizing the promise of our public lands and ensuring that all can share in their universal benefits.
To learn more about our commitment, please see http://wilderness.org/our-commitment-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-wilderness-society
For consideration, please submit your resume through our online application system.
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Environmental Education and Interpretation Natural and Cultural Resources Management Wilderness and Backcountry Law Enforcement Outdoor Recreation Visitor Assistance
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2020 SUMMER JOBS and other temporary-seasonal NPS parks jobs.
Oct 21, 2019
Temporary
OPEN recruitment for 2020
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 2020!
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 2020.
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2020 SUMMER JOBS and other temporary-seasonal NPS parks jobs.
MANY vacancies in the following locations:
Hines, OR
Klamath Falls, OR
Lakeview, OR
Prineville, OR
Spokane Valley, WA
Wenatchee, WA
Summary
Physical Demands/Work Environment : Fieldwork is performed outdoors in conditions that include steep and rough terrain, dense vegetation, heavy rains, and insects; to include wet, muddy, uneven or rocky surfaces. Positions require physical exertions, such as, hiking, crouching, and stooping, reaching, or similar activities and may require primitive camping and living skills for up to two weeks at a time. Individuals should be able to work alone or with other people, during day/night hours.
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Responsibilities
Range Technicians work under the supervision and guidance of professional range and natural resource specialists performing a variety of duties related to monitoring rangeland conditions, managing herds of wild horses and burros, processing allotment transfers, supervising range use by permits, and investigating unauthorized use. Other duties may include weed management and monument inventory. The work is performed outdoors in rugged terrain; to include very steep, wet, muddy, rough, uneven or rocky surfaces; positions require physical exertions, such as, bending, crouching, and stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities. Individuals should be capable of working alone, or with other people, during early morning hours, night, or during the day.
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Oct 21, 2019
Temporary
MANY vacancies in the following locations:
Hines, OR
Klamath Falls, OR
Lakeview, OR
Prineville, OR
Spokane Valley, WA
Wenatchee, WA
Summary
Physical Demands/Work Environment : Fieldwork is performed outdoors in conditions that include steep and rough terrain, dense vegetation, heavy rains, and insects; to include wet, muddy, uneven or rocky surfaces. Positions require physical exertions, such as, hiking, crouching, and stooping, reaching, or similar activities and may require primitive camping and living skills for up to two weeks at a time. Individuals should be able to work alone or with other people, during day/night hours.
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Responsibilities
Range Technicians work under the supervision and guidance of professional range and natural resource specialists performing a variety of duties related to monitoring rangeland conditions, managing herds of wild horses and burros, processing allotment transfers, supervising range use by permits, and investigating unauthorized use. Other duties may include weed management and monument inventory. The work is performed outdoors in rugged terrain; to include very steep, wet, muddy, rough, uneven or rocky surfaces; positions require physical exertions, such as, bending, crouching, and stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities. Individuals should be capable of working alone, or with other people, during early morning hours, night, or during the day.
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Summary
This position is part of the Yukon Delta NWR. As a Wildlife Biologist you will be responsible for research and monitoring activities to support science-based management decisions. This announcement is being advertised concurrently as R7-19-10557029-TD for current and former federal employees serving under a competitive service career or career-conditional appointment or reinstatement eligible. You must apply to each announcement if you wish to be considered under both recruitment methods.
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Responsibilities
Design, analyze, plan, manage and implement the biological programs, or a segment of the programs, involving natural resources of significant national or international importance.
Develop biological study proposals, survey designs, and scopes-of-work and conducts complex biological field investigations involving wildlife species and habitats.
Use qualitative and quantitative methods to analyze findings to include biological data in geographic information systems (GIS).
Review scientific proposals and reports to evaluate hypotheses, study objectives, research design, appropriateness of methods, probability of success, and overall importance to management or science.
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Oct 21, 2019
Full time
Summary
This position is part of the Yukon Delta NWR. As a Wildlife Biologist you will be responsible for research and monitoring activities to support science-based management decisions. This announcement is being advertised concurrently as R7-19-10557029-TD for current and former federal employees serving under a competitive service career or career-conditional appointment or reinstatement eligible. You must apply to each announcement if you wish to be considered under both recruitment methods.
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Responsibilities
Design, analyze, plan, manage and implement the biological programs, or a segment of the programs, involving natural resources of significant national or international importance.
Develop biological study proposals, survey designs, and scopes-of-work and conducts complex biological field investigations involving wildlife species and habitats.
Use qualitative and quantitative methods to analyze findings to include biological data in geographic information systems (GIS).
Review scientific proposals and reports to evaluate hypotheses, study objectives, research design, appropriateness of methods, probability of success, and overall importance to management or science.
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Summary
Physical Demands/Work Environment : Field work is performed outdoors in conditions that include steep and rough terrain, dense vegetation, heavy rains, and insects; to include wet, muddy, uneven or rocky surfaces. Positions require physical exertions, such as, hiking, crouching, and stooping, reaching, or similar activities and may require primitive camping and living skills for up to two weeks at a time. Individuals should be able to work alone or with other people, during day/night hours.
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Responsibilities
Range Aids work under the supervision and guidance of professional range and natural resource specialists performing a variety of duties related to monitoring rangeland conditions, managing herds of wild horses and burros, processing allotment transfers, supervising range use by permits, and investigating unauthorized use. Other duties may include weed management and monument inventory. The work is performed outdoors in rugged terrain; to include very steep, wet, muddy, rough, uneven or rocky surfaces; positions require physical exertions, such as, bending, crouching, and stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities. Individuals should be capable of working alone, or with other people, during early morning hours, night, or during the day.
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Oct 21, 2019
Temporary
Summary
Physical Demands/Work Environment : Field work is performed outdoors in conditions that include steep and rough terrain, dense vegetation, heavy rains, and insects; to include wet, muddy, uneven or rocky surfaces. Positions require physical exertions, such as, hiking, crouching, and stooping, reaching, or similar activities and may require primitive camping and living skills for up to two weeks at a time. Individuals should be able to work alone or with other people, during day/night hours.
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Responsibilities
Range Aids work under the supervision and guidance of professional range and natural resource specialists performing a variety of duties related to monitoring rangeland conditions, managing herds of wild horses and burros, processing allotment transfers, supervising range use by permits, and investigating unauthorized use. Other duties may include weed management and monument inventory. The work is performed outdoors in rugged terrain; to include very steep, wet, muddy, rough, uneven or rocky surfaces; positions require physical exertions, such as, bending, crouching, and stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities. Individuals should be capable of working alone, or with other people, during early morning hours, night, or during the day.
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7 vacancies in the following locations:
Anchorage, AK
Juneau, AK
Pago Pago, AS
Barrigada, GU
Honolulu, HI
Kailua Kona, HI
Summary
This is a Direct Hire Public Notice. Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration.
This position is located in the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Pacific Islands Regional Office (PIRO) or Alaska Regional Office (AKRO), with many vacancies in either: Honolulu, HI; Kailua Kona, HI; Barrigada, Guam; Pago Pago, AS; Juneau, AK; Anchorage, AK.
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Responsibilities
IMPORTANT APPLICATION DEADLINE: This is an open continuous announcement. The initial cutoff date will be October 31st, 2019 . All applications received by this date will be eligible for referral provided candidates meet all eligibility and qualification requirements and provided the responses to the assessment questions place the candidate in the best-qualified group of candidates referred. Subsequent cutoff for each location will be on November 29th, 2019 .
As a Resource Management Specialist, you will perform the following duties: • Responsible for assisting in Regional implementation of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA), Endangered Species Act (ESA), Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and other applicable statutes. • Evaluate scientific information, analyze scientific and management reports and publications, and validate scientific data. • Ensure compliance with requirements of the MSA, ESA, MMPA, NEPA, and other applicable laws, and promote the conservation and management of protected resources, fisheries, and/or their habitats. • Conduct public meetings, solicit and respond to public comments, and perform other related tasks.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - Up to 10% of domestic travel may be required.
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Oct 21, 2019
Full time
7 vacancies in the following locations:
Anchorage, AK
Juneau, AK
Pago Pago, AS
Barrigada, GU
Honolulu, HI
Kailua Kona, HI
Summary
This is a Direct Hire Public Notice. Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration.
This position is located in the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Pacific Islands Regional Office (PIRO) or Alaska Regional Office (AKRO), with many vacancies in either: Honolulu, HI; Kailua Kona, HI; Barrigada, Guam; Pago Pago, AS; Juneau, AK; Anchorage, AK.
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Responsibilities
IMPORTANT APPLICATION DEADLINE: This is an open continuous announcement. The initial cutoff date will be October 31st, 2019 . All applications received by this date will be eligible for referral provided candidates meet all eligibility and qualification requirements and provided the responses to the assessment questions place the candidate in the best-qualified group of candidates referred. Subsequent cutoff for each location will be on November 29th, 2019 .
As a Resource Management Specialist, you will perform the following duties: • Responsible for assisting in Regional implementation of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA), Endangered Species Act (ESA), Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and other applicable statutes. • Evaluate scientific information, analyze scientific and management reports and publications, and validate scientific data. • Ensure compliance with requirements of the MSA, ESA, MMPA, NEPA, and other applicable laws, and promote the conservation and management of protected resources, fisheries, and/or their habitats. • Conduct public meetings, solicit and respond to public comments, and perform other related tasks.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - Up to 10% of domestic travel may be required.
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MANY vacancies in the following locations:
Lakeview, OR
Vale, OR
Spokane Valley, WA
Wenatchee, WA
Summary
Physical Demands/Work Environment Work may take place in extremely remote areas and may require primitive camping and living skills for upwards of two weeks in duration. The work is performed outdoors in rugged terrain; to include very steep, wet, muddy, rough, uneven or rocky surfaces; positions require physical exertions, such as, bending, crouching, stooping, reaching, or similar activities. Individuals should be able to work alone or with people; during early morning, day, or night hours.
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Responsibilities
The Range Technician (Monitoring) works under the supervision and guidance of professional range and natural resource specialists to provide technical support and assistance in range conservation, range management and range improvement. In addition to serving as a crew member or crew lead for specific projects, the specific duties are: implementing and coordinating Assessment, Inventory and Monitoring (AIM) procedures; inputting and extracting data for reporting, planning and analysis; completing range condition and trend studies, utilization, actual use, climatological and other allotment evaluation studies; ensuring stipulation compliance for grazing permits and leases; assisting in grazing lease and permit preparation and range administration; assisting with automated billing, updating case files and allotment files; and preparing range transfer documents .
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Oct 21, 2019
Temporary
MANY vacancies in the following locations:
Lakeview, OR
Vale, OR
Spokane Valley, WA
Wenatchee, WA
Summary
Physical Demands/Work Environment Work may take place in extremely remote areas and may require primitive camping and living skills for upwards of two weeks in duration. The work is performed outdoors in rugged terrain; to include very steep, wet, muddy, rough, uneven or rocky surfaces; positions require physical exertions, such as, bending, crouching, stooping, reaching, or similar activities. Individuals should be able to work alone or with people; during early morning, day, or night hours.
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Responsibilities
The Range Technician (Monitoring) works under the supervision and guidance of professional range and natural resource specialists to provide technical support and assistance in range conservation, range management and range improvement. In addition to serving as a crew member or crew lead for specific projects, the specific duties are: implementing and coordinating Assessment, Inventory and Monitoring (AIM) procedures; inputting and extracting data for reporting, planning and analysis; completing range condition and trend studies, utilization, actual use, climatological and other allotment evaluation studies; ensuring stipulation compliance for grazing permits and leases; assisting in grazing lease and permit preparation and range administration; assisting with automated billing, updating case files and allotment files; and preparing range transfer documents .
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Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks
Mississippi, USA
This position is located in the Northwest Wildlife Management Area.
This is entry-level, professional biological management work in the fields of wildlife, fisheries, ecology and natural resources conservation in the Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks. Characteristic duties include responsibility for investigation, collection and evaluation of field or laboratory data; and, conservation development, management and restoration activities related to state-owned and leased lands, wildlife management areas, and waterfowl areas or state parks/lakes, ponds, reservoirs and other public waters. Work is planned or outlined and performed under the close supervision of a higher-level biologist or an administrative or technical superior. Incumbents at the entry level may act as project assistants in the performance of related duties, and supervision may be exercised over subordinate workers.
Examples of Work :
Examples of work performed in this classification include, but are not limited to, the following: Participates in routine research projects, investigations and aquatic/biological studies in which the scope and objectives are established and based on standardized procedures; participates in formulating preliminary recommendations related to resource management. Participates in habitat evaluations and ecological surveys; compiles and reports findings and observations. Assists in the investigation of environmental impact of construction, dredging, channel maintenance, stream bank stabilization, soil and water conservation projects, gravel mining and related operations on wildlife, fisheries and natural resources management. Participates in wildlife species or fish inventories, stream surveys, creel surveys, browse and mast surveys, population censuses, distribution and migration studies, prey and forage studies, age and growth studies, studies of mortality rates. Assists in banding, tagging, counting, trapping, netting, shocking, and sampling activities; manages hunts; relocates or stocks (re-stocks) various species; collects data on depth, temperatures and flow of water in streams or other bodies of water; and compiles and reports collection data. Prepares technical and non-technical reports from survey and field data; assists in compiling annual harvest information; hunting, fishing and recreational participation; resource usage; resource pressures, etc.; utilizes computer-based programs to enter survey and field data. Operates and maintains a variety of equipment, including but not limited to: motorized vehicles, all-terrain vehicles, winches, boats, motors, audio-visual equipment, two-way radio and communications equipment, nets, traps, sampling gear, hand and power tools, laboratory and field testing equipment. Implements conservation management program goals and objectives; resource preservation and enhancement practices; conservation management methods and techniques. Assist in evaluation and improvement of terrestrial and aquatic habitats on state-owned or leased lands; wildlife management areas, waterfowl areas; state parks/lakes; ponds; reservoirs and public waters; and, cooperative projects with federal, state or local agencies and conservation organizations. Assists in providing technical assistance to sportsmen's groups, clubs, conservation and community organizations and the general public in resource management, habitat improvement, pond management and determination of harvest quotas. Participates in informational and educational programs and in-service training on wildlife, fisheries, ecology and natural resources conservation methods and practices. Responds to requests for information either verbally or in writing. Assists in development, management and restoration projects for state-owned or leased lands; wildlife management areas; waterfowl areas; state parks/lakes; ponds; reservoirs and public waters; and, cooperative projects with federal, state or local agencies and conservation organizations. Assists in making preliminary recommendations on seasons; bag or slot limits; specific state parks/lakes or management areas rules and regulations; hunting and fishing regulations. Reviews and coordinates co-workers' job performance in order to obtain data and to ensure understanding of project goals. Completes various reports related to time, attendance and activities; vehicle usage, expenses and repairs; federal aid reimbursement projects. Maintains property inventory of assigned field and facility equipment. Performs related or similar duties as required or assigned.
Minimum Qualifications :
These minimum qualifications have been agreed upon by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in this job class and are based upon a job analysis and the essential functions. However, if a candidate believes he/she is qualified for the job although he/she does not have the minimum qualifications set forth below, he/she may request special consideration through substitution of related education and experience, demonstrating the ability to perform the essential functions of the position. Any request to substitute related education or experience for minimum qualifications must be addressed to the Mississippi State Personnel Board in writing, identifying the related education and experience which demonstrates the candidate's ability to perform all essential functions of the position. EXPERIENCE/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS : Education: A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Wildlife/Fisheries, Ecology/Biology or in Wildlife/Fisheries Conservation/Management, Forestry, Natural Resources, Environmental Science, or General Biology; OR Education: A directly related Bachelor's degree field with thirty (30) semester hours in the wildlife/fisheries emphasis. Required Document(s): Applicant must provide employing agency evidence of completion of education requirements and a valid copy of his/her transcript to verify course work, when applicable. Note: Applicant must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Essential Functions:Additional essential functions may be identified and included by the hiring agency. The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. Investigates and reports data by using sampling machines, equipment and instruments. 2. Ensures the protection of wildlife, fisheries and natural resources. 3. Provides sportsman and general public with information on various topics. 4. Implements and maintains various administrative functions.
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Oct 18, 2019
Full time
This position is located in the Northwest Wildlife Management Area.
This is entry-level, professional biological management work in the fields of wildlife, fisheries, ecology and natural resources conservation in the Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks. Characteristic duties include responsibility for investigation, collection and evaluation of field or laboratory data; and, conservation development, management and restoration activities related to state-owned and leased lands, wildlife management areas, and waterfowl areas or state parks/lakes, ponds, reservoirs and other public waters. Work is planned or outlined and performed under the close supervision of a higher-level biologist or an administrative or technical superior. Incumbents at the entry level may act as project assistants in the performance of related duties, and supervision may be exercised over subordinate workers.
Examples of Work :
Examples of work performed in this classification include, but are not limited to, the following: Participates in routine research projects, investigations and aquatic/biological studies in which the scope and objectives are established and based on standardized procedures; participates in formulating preliminary recommendations related to resource management. Participates in habitat evaluations and ecological surveys; compiles and reports findings and observations. Assists in the investigation of environmental impact of construction, dredging, channel maintenance, stream bank stabilization, soil and water conservation projects, gravel mining and related operations on wildlife, fisheries and natural resources management. Participates in wildlife species or fish inventories, stream surveys, creel surveys, browse and mast surveys, population censuses, distribution and migration studies, prey and forage studies, age and growth studies, studies of mortality rates. Assists in banding, tagging, counting, trapping, netting, shocking, and sampling activities; manages hunts; relocates or stocks (re-stocks) various species; collects data on depth, temperatures and flow of water in streams or other bodies of water; and compiles and reports collection data. Prepares technical and non-technical reports from survey and field data; assists in compiling annual harvest information; hunting, fishing and recreational participation; resource usage; resource pressures, etc.; utilizes computer-based programs to enter survey and field data. Operates and maintains a variety of equipment, including but not limited to: motorized vehicles, all-terrain vehicles, winches, boats, motors, audio-visual equipment, two-way radio and communications equipment, nets, traps, sampling gear, hand and power tools, laboratory and field testing equipment. Implements conservation management program goals and objectives; resource preservation and enhancement practices; conservation management methods and techniques. Assist in evaluation and improvement of terrestrial and aquatic habitats on state-owned or leased lands; wildlife management areas, waterfowl areas; state parks/lakes; ponds; reservoirs and public waters; and, cooperative projects with federal, state or local agencies and conservation organizations. Assists in providing technical assistance to sportsmen's groups, clubs, conservation and community organizations and the general public in resource management, habitat improvement, pond management and determination of harvest quotas. Participates in informational and educational programs and in-service training on wildlife, fisheries, ecology and natural resources conservation methods and practices. Responds to requests for information either verbally or in writing. Assists in development, management and restoration projects for state-owned or leased lands; wildlife management areas; waterfowl areas; state parks/lakes; ponds; reservoirs and public waters; and, cooperative projects with federal, state or local agencies and conservation organizations. Assists in making preliminary recommendations on seasons; bag or slot limits; specific state parks/lakes or management areas rules and regulations; hunting and fishing regulations. Reviews and coordinates co-workers' job performance in order to obtain data and to ensure understanding of project goals. Completes various reports related to time, attendance and activities; vehicle usage, expenses and repairs; federal aid reimbursement projects. Maintains property inventory of assigned field and facility equipment. Performs related or similar duties as required or assigned.
Minimum Qualifications :
These minimum qualifications have been agreed upon by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in this job class and are based upon a job analysis and the essential functions. However, if a candidate believes he/she is qualified for the job although he/she does not have the minimum qualifications set forth below, he/she may request special consideration through substitution of related education and experience, demonstrating the ability to perform the essential functions of the position. Any request to substitute related education or experience for minimum qualifications must be addressed to the Mississippi State Personnel Board in writing, identifying the related education and experience which demonstrates the candidate's ability to perform all essential functions of the position. EXPERIENCE/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS : Education: A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Wildlife/Fisheries, Ecology/Biology or in Wildlife/Fisheries Conservation/Management, Forestry, Natural Resources, Environmental Science, or General Biology; OR Education: A directly related Bachelor's degree field with thirty (30) semester hours in the wildlife/fisheries emphasis. Required Document(s): Applicant must provide employing agency evidence of completion of education requirements and a valid copy of his/her transcript to verify course work, when applicable. Note: Applicant must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Essential Functions:Additional essential functions may be identified and included by the hiring agency. The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. Investigates and reports data by using sampling machines, equipment and instruments. 2. Ensures the protection of wildlife, fisheries and natural resources. 3. Provides sportsman and general public with information on various topics. 4. Implements and maintains various administrative functions.
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Mississippi Soil and Water Conservation Commission
Hinds County, Mississippi, USA
Characteristics of Work
This is the entry-level class of the Natural Resources Specialist series. An incumbent in this position develops the knowledge of the organizational structure and interaction of the functions, policies and regulations of the State Soil and Water Conservation Commission and the local soil and water conservation districts. The incumbent develops contacts with representatives of the local soil and water conservation district, its commissioners, and district staff. This incumbent will acquire the knowledge of the authorities and duties of the soil and water conservation commissioners and develop a good understanding of soil and water conservation district program guidelines and policies. The incumbent will develop a working knowledge of soil and water conservation principles, methods, practices, and procedures in order to provide assistance to conservation districts, in the development and implementation of conservation programs.
Training will prepare incumbents for duties such as: advising conservation districts on long-range plans and current legislation concerning state and federally funded projects, interpreting policies of the Commission; data collection and reporting, assisting districts in the election and appointment process, promoting conservation programs in the districts providing assistance on assigned projects and programs. Direct supervision and training is received from the Division Director of Conservation Operations with limited latitude for independent judgment. Examples of Work :
Examples of work performed in this classification include, but are not limited to, the following: Develops knowledge of agency's organization structure, policies and procedures to ensure that policies are implemented at the local level. Develops working knowledge of soil and water conservation principles, practices, methods, and procedures. Provides assistance to conservation district boards in development and implementation of annual and long range plans and specialized programs. Assists soil and water conservation districts in organizing and conducting field days, workshops and seminars for students and general public. Provides assistance to district boards in the election and appointment process. Assists in organizing and conducting workshops for training of district commissioners and employees. Learns land use factors having an effect upon the natural resources of the state. Keeps commissioners informed of the activities (conservation programs) and maintains interchange of information with districts in assigned area. Secures participation in conservation projects/programs. Disseminates printed material such as pamphlets and booklets to the general public under the direction of supervisor upon receipt of written or verbal requests. Prepares and presents reports when requested. Establishes and maintains harmonious working relationships with state, federal, community representatives, and general public. Assists with the coordination of the agency's public outreach program. Performs related or similar duties as required or assigned. Minimum Qualifications :
These minimum qualifications have been agreed upon by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in this job class and are based upon a job analysis and the essential functions. However, if a candidate believes he/she is qualified for the job although he/she does not have the minimum qualifications set forth below, he/she may request special consideration through substitution of related education and experience, demonstrating the ability to perform the essential functions of the position. Any request to substitute related education or experience for minimum qualifications must be addressed to the Mississippi State Personnel Board in writing, identifying the related education and experience which demonstrates the candidate's ability to perform all essential functions of the position. EXPERIENCE/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS : Education: A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Agronomy, Soil Science, Agricultural Education, or a directly related field. Licensure: Must possess a valid driver's license.
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Oct 18, 2019
Full time
Characteristics of Work
This is the entry-level class of the Natural Resources Specialist series. An incumbent in this position develops the knowledge of the organizational structure and interaction of the functions, policies and regulations of the State Soil and Water Conservation Commission and the local soil and water conservation districts. The incumbent develops contacts with representatives of the local soil and water conservation district, its commissioners, and district staff. This incumbent will acquire the knowledge of the authorities and duties of the soil and water conservation commissioners and develop a good understanding of soil and water conservation district program guidelines and policies. The incumbent will develop a working knowledge of soil and water conservation principles, methods, practices, and procedures in order to provide assistance to conservation districts, in the development and implementation of conservation programs.
Training will prepare incumbents for duties such as: advising conservation districts on long-range plans and current legislation concerning state and federally funded projects, interpreting policies of the Commission; data collection and reporting, assisting districts in the election and appointment process, promoting conservation programs in the districts providing assistance on assigned projects and programs. Direct supervision and training is received from the Division Director of Conservation Operations with limited latitude for independent judgment. Examples of Work :
Examples of work performed in this classification include, but are not limited to, the following: Develops knowledge of agency's organization structure, policies and procedures to ensure that policies are implemented at the local level. Develops working knowledge of soil and water conservation principles, practices, methods, and procedures. Provides assistance to conservation district boards in development and implementation of annual and long range plans and specialized programs. Assists soil and water conservation districts in organizing and conducting field days, workshops and seminars for students and general public. Provides assistance to district boards in the election and appointment process. Assists in organizing and conducting workshops for training of district commissioners and employees. Learns land use factors having an effect upon the natural resources of the state. Keeps commissioners informed of the activities (conservation programs) and maintains interchange of information with districts in assigned area. Secures participation in conservation projects/programs. Disseminates printed material such as pamphlets and booklets to the general public under the direction of supervisor upon receipt of written or verbal requests. Prepares and presents reports when requested. Establishes and maintains harmonious working relationships with state, federal, community representatives, and general public. Assists with the coordination of the agency's public outreach program. Performs related or similar duties as required or assigned. Minimum Qualifications :
These minimum qualifications have been agreed upon by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in this job class and are based upon a job analysis and the essential functions. However, if a candidate believes he/she is qualified for the job although he/she does not have the minimum qualifications set forth below, he/she may request special consideration through substitution of related education and experience, demonstrating the ability to perform the essential functions of the position. Any request to substitute related education or experience for minimum qualifications must be addressed to the Mississippi State Personnel Board in writing, identifying the related education and experience which demonstrates the candidate's ability to perform all essential functions of the position. EXPERIENCE/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS : Education: A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Agronomy, Soil Science, Agricultural Education, or a directly related field. Licensure: Must possess a valid driver's license.
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Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks
Mississippi, USA
This position is located in the Southeast Wildlife Management Area (WMA) Region, which includes Hancock, Harrison, Jackson, Pearl River, Stone, George, Lamar, Forrest, Perry, Greene, Covington, Jones, and Wayne counties.
Characteristics of Work
This is professional and scientific biological research, management and administrative work in the fields of wildlife, fisheries, ecology and natural resources conservation in the Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks. Characteristic duties include responsibility for management and research work at an advanced level; and, coordinating multiple conservation development, management and restoration projects or directing a major research/program area. The work includes planning, coordinating and supervising research and management projects within a specialized field or geographic region within a district. Incumbents may work independently on research projects or conservation management programs of considerable scope and difficulty which require application of advanced assessment and analytical methodologies and technical skills. Work is performed under minimal supervision of an administrative or technical supervisors; work is planned and reviewed and progress evaluated in planning sessions and conferences with supervisors. Supervision may be exercised over subordinates. Examples of Work:Examples of work performed in this classification include, but are not limited to, the following: Plans, coordinates, executes and supervises aquatic/biological research and management projects/programs designed to conserve, manage, restore and protect wildlife, fisheries and natural resources; assists federal and state agencies and municipalities in cooperative project activities. Conducts complex and advanced level scientific studies and research projects; formulates recommendations related to resource management. Conducts investigations of and analyzes mortality factors, diseases or fish kills to determine cause; reports extent, contributory factors; makes recommendation for appropriate eradication procedures, methods for intervention and prevention. Conducts environmental assessments; reviews environmental impact of construction, dredging, channel maintenance, stream bank stabilization, soil and water conservation projects, gravel mining and related operations on wildlife, fisheries and natural resources management. Coordinates and conducts wildlife species or fish inventories, stream surveys, creel surveys, browse and mast surveys, population censuses, distribution and migration studies, prey and forage studies, age and growth studies. Coordinates and supervises banding, tagging, counting, trapping, netting, shocking and sampling activities; managed hunts; re-locates or stocks (re-stocks) various species. Coordinates the collection of specimens, biological and harvest data or aquatic and fish samples for analysis; supervises the collection of data on depth, temperatures and flow of water in streams or other bodies of water; compiles and analyzes collection data. Makes recommendations on seasons; bag or slot limits; specific state parks/lakes or management areas rules and regulations; hunting and fishing regulations; state and federal conservation laws and regulations; proposes draft policies and operating procedures. Reviews research and technological advancements; evaluates new designs and applications of specialized equipment. Maintains property inventory of field and facility equipment assigned to projects/program. Operates and maintains a variety of equipment, including but not limited to: motorized vehicles, all-terrain vehicles, winches, boats, motors, firearms, audio-visual equipment, two-way radio and communications equipment, nets, traps, sampling gear, laboratory and field testing equipment. Determines project work priorities and assignments in accordance with established goals and objectives; coordinates and approves work, holiday, and leave schedules; participates in strategic planning to develop long-range objectives and priorities. May review and evaluate subordinates' job performance; recommends performance improvement plans and supplemental training to ensure performance standards are met. Makes personnel-related recommendations through the chain-of-command, to include staff development, employment, promotion, termination and disciplinary action. May compile and prepare annual work plans, annual and year-end reports and projects/program budget requests; authorizes purchases of equipment, commodities and services; monitors expenditures of funds allocated to projects/program by project and budget category. Compiles and completes various reports related to time, attendance and activities; vehicle usage, expenses and repairs; federal aid reimbursement projects. Reviews requests for technical assistance from sportsmen's groups, clubs, conservation and community organizations, landowners and the general public; plans and provides technical assistance in resource management, habitat improvement, pond management and determination of harvest quotas; monitors resource and user group plans. Conducts literature reviews and summarizes information for use in project/program proposals, technical and non-technical reports, articles and evaluation of current management practices. Prepares statistical analyses, technical and non-technical reports and papers from research projects, surveys and field data; compiles annual harvest information; hunting, fishing and recreational participation; projected trends in resource usage, resource pressures, etc.; utilizes computer-based programs to enter research, survey and field data. Makes recommendations on seasons; bag or slot limits; specific state parks/lakes or management areas rules and regulations; hunting and fishing regulations; state and federal conservation laws and regulations; proposes draft policies and operating procedures. Plans, develops and presents informational and educational programs, in-service training or demonstrations on wildlife, fisheries, ecology and natural resources conservation, ecological and environmental issues and concerns; participates in public hearings, forums and technical meetings related to conservation and resource management topics. Responds to requests for information either verbally or in writing related to program policies, activities and regulations. Coordinates multiple projects for development, management and restoration of state-owned or leased lands; waterfowl areas; state parks/lakes; ponds; reservoirs and public waters; and, cooperative projects with federal, state or local agencies, universities and conservation organizations. Directs project/program development and operations, i.e., proposal, planning, implementation, coordination, evaluation and reporting. Plans and coordinates habitat evaluations, river basin studies, ecological surveys and land/water access reviews; compiles, analyzes and interprets findings; performs complex evaluations, surveys and special studies. Develops and coordinates conservation management programs; recommends resource preservation and enhancement practices and conservation management methods and techniques; determines methods of controlling undesirable plant, wildlife and fish species. Performs related or similar duties as required or assigned. Minimum Qualifications :
These minimum qualifications have been agreed upon by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in this job class and are based upon a job analysis and the essential functions. However, if a candidate believes he/she is qualified for the job although he/she does not have the minimum qualifications set forth below, he/she may request special consideration through substitution of related education and experience, demonstrating the ability to perform the essential functions of the position. Any request to substitute related education or experience for minimum qualifications must be addressed to the Mississippi State Personnel Board in writing, identifying the related education and experience which demonstrates the candidate's ability to perform all essential functions of the position.
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Education : A Master's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Wildlife/Fisheries Ecology/Biology/Science, Wildlife/Fisheries Conservation/Management, Forestry, Natural Resources, or a related degree;
AND Experience :
One (1) year of work experience directly related to the described duties.
Substitution Statement : Directly related education above the Master's Degree and directly related experience may be substituted on an equal basis.
Required Document(s) : Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Applicant must provide employing agency evidence of completion of education requirements and a valid copy of his/her transcript to verify course work, when applicable. Essential Functions:Additional essential functions may be identified and included by the hiring agency. The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. Collects various data to aid in the management of species using sampling machines, equipment, and instruments. 2. Analyzes and summarizes data. 3. Provides sportsman and general public with information on various topics. 4. Conducts and supervises development, management, restoration, and research activities in a geographic region within a district or in a major research/program area.
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Oct 18, 2019
Full time
This position is located in the Southeast Wildlife Management Area (WMA) Region, which includes Hancock, Harrison, Jackson, Pearl River, Stone, George, Lamar, Forrest, Perry, Greene, Covington, Jones, and Wayne counties.
Characteristics of Work
This is professional and scientific biological research, management and administrative work in the fields of wildlife, fisheries, ecology and natural resources conservation in the Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks. Characteristic duties include responsibility for management and research work at an advanced level; and, coordinating multiple conservation development, management and restoration projects or directing a major research/program area. The work includes planning, coordinating and supervising research and management projects within a specialized field or geographic region within a district. Incumbents may work independently on research projects or conservation management programs of considerable scope and difficulty which require application of advanced assessment and analytical methodologies and technical skills. Work is performed under minimal supervision of an administrative or technical supervisors; work is planned and reviewed and progress evaluated in planning sessions and conferences with supervisors. Supervision may be exercised over subordinates. Examples of Work:Examples of work performed in this classification include, but are not limited to, the following: Plans, coordinates, executes and supervises aquatic/biological research and management projects/programs designed to conserve, manage, restore and protect wildlife, fisheries and natural resources; assists federal and state agencies and municipalities in cooperative project activities. Conducts complex and advanced level scientific studies and research projects; formulates recommendations related to resource management. Conducts investigations of and analyzes mortality factors, diseases or fish kills to determine cause; reports extent, contributory factors; makes recommendation for appropriate eradication procedures, methods for intervention and prevention. Conducts environmental assessments; reviews environmental impact of construction, dredging, channel maintenance, stream bank stabilization, soil and water conservation projects, gravel mining and related operations on wildlife, fisheries and natural resources management. Coordinates and conducts wildlife species or fish inventories, stream surveys, creel surveys, browse and mast surveys, population censuses, distribution and migration studies, prey and forage studies, age and growth studies. Coordinates and supervises banding, tagging, counting, trapping, netting, shocking and sampling activities; managed hunts; re-locates or stocks (re-stocks) various species. Coordinates the collection of specimens, biological and harvest data or aquatic and fish samples for analysis; supervises the collection of data on depth, temperatures and flow of water in streams or other bodies of water; compiles and analyzes collection data. Makes recommendations on seasons; bag or slot limits; specific state parks/lakes or management areas rules and regulations; hunting and fishing regulations; state and federal conservation laws and regulations; proposes draft policies and operating procedures. Reviews research and technological advancements; evaluates new designs and applications of specialized equipment. Maintains property inventory of field and facility equipment assigned to projects/program. Operates and maintains a variety of equipment, including but not limited to: motorized vehicles, all-terrain vehicles, winches, boats, motors, firearms, audio-visual equipment, two-way radio and communications equipment, nets, traps, sampling gear, laboratory and field testing equipment. Determines project work priorities and assignments in accordance with established goals and objectives; coordinates and approves work, holiday, and leave schedules; participates in strategic planning to develop long-range objectives and priorities. May review and evaluate subordinates' job performance; recommends performance improvement plans and supplemental training to ensure performance standards are met. Makes personnel-related recommendations through the chain-of-command, to include staff development, employment, promotion, termination and disciplinary action. May compile and prepare annual work plans, annual and year-end reports and projects/program budget requests; authorizes purchases of equipment, commodities and services; monitors expenditures of funds allocated to projects/program by project and budget category. Compiles and completes various reports related to time, attendance and activities; vehicle usage, expenses and repairs; federal aid reimbursement projects. Reviews requests for technical assistance from sportsmen's groups, clubs, conservation and community organizations, landowners and the general public; plans and provides technical assistance in resource management, habitat improvement, pond management and determination of harvest quotas; monitors resource and user group plans. Conducts literature reviews and summarizes information for use in project/program proposals, technical and non-technical reports, articles and evaluation of current management practices. Prepares statistical analyses, technical and non-technical reports and papers from research projects, surveys and field data; compiles annual harvest information; hunting, fishing and recreational participation; projected trends in resource usage, resource pressures, etc.; utilizes computer-based programs to enter research, survey and field data. Makes recommendations on seasons; bag or slot limits; specific state parks/lakes or management areas rules and regulations; hunting and fishing regulations; state and federal conservation laws and regulations; proposes draft policies and operating procedures. Plans, develops and presents informational and educational programs, in-service training or demonstrations on wildlife, fisheries, ecology and natural resources conservation, ecological and environmental issues and concerns; participates in public hearings, forums and technical meetings related to conservation and resource management topics. Responds to requests for information either verbally or in writing related to program policies, activities and regulations. Coordinates multiple projects for development, management and restoration of state-owned or leased lands; waterfowl areas; state parks/lakes; ponds; reservoirs and public waters; and, cooperative projects with federal, state or local agencies, universities and conservation organizations. Directs project/program development and operations, i.e., proposal, planning, implementation, coordination, evaluation and reporting. Plans and coordinates habitat evaluations, river basin studies, ecological surveys and land/water access reviews; compiles, analyzes and interprets findings; performs complex evaluations, surveys and special studies. Develops and coordinates conservation management programs; recommends resource preservation and enhancement practices and conservation management methods and techniques; determines methods of controlling undesirable plant, wildlife and fish species. Performs related or similar duties as required or assigned. Minimum Qualifications :
These minimum qualifications have been agreed upon by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in this job class and are based upon a job analysis and the essential functions. However, if a candidate believes he/she is qualified for the job although he/she does not have the minimum qualifications set forth below, he/she may request special consideration through substitution of related education and experience, demonstrating the ability to perform the essential functions of the position. Any request to substitute related education or experience for minimum qualifications must be addressed to the Mississippi State Personnel Board in writing, identifying the related education and experience which demonstrates the candidate's ability to perform all essential functions of the position.
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Education : A Master's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Wildlife/Fisheries Ecology/Biology/Science, Wildlife/Fisheries Conservation/Management, Forestry, Natural Resources, or a related degree;
AND Experience :
One (1) year of work experience directly related to the described duties.
Substitution Statement : Directly related education above the Master's Degree and directly related experience may be substituted on an equal basis.
Required Document(s) : Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Applicant must provide employing agency evidence of completion of education requirements and a valid copy of his/her transcript to verify course work, when applicable. Essential Functions:Additional essential functions may be identified and included by the hiring agency. The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. Collects various data to aid in the management of species using sampling machines, equipment, and instruments. 2. Analyzes and summarizes data. 3. Provides sportsman and general public with information on various topics. 4. Conducts and supervises development, management, restoration, and research activities in a geographic region within a district or in a major research/program area.
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Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks
Mississippi, USA
This is a time-limited position located in the Southeast Wildlife Management Area.
Characteristics of Work
This is entry-level, professional biological management work in the fields of wildlife, fisheries, ecology and natural resources conservation in the Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks. Characteristic duties include responsibility for investigation, collection and evaluation of field or laboratory data; and, conservation development, management and restoration activities related to state-owned and leased lands, wildlife management areas, and waterfowl areas or state parks/lakes, ponds, reservoirs and other public waters. Work is planned or outlined and performed under the close supervision of a higher-level biologist or an administrative or technical superior. Incumbents at the entry level may act as project assistants in the performance of related duties, and supervision may be exercised over subordinate workers. Examples of Work:Examples of work performed in this classification include, but are not limited to, the following: Participates in routine research projects, investigations and aquatic/biological studies in which the scope and objectives are established and based on standardized procedures; participates in formulating preliminary recommendations related to resource management. Participates in habitat evaluations and ecological surveys; compiles and reports findings and observations. Assists in the investigation of environmental impact of construction, dredging, channel maintenance, stream bank stabilization, soil and water conservation projects, gravel mining and related operations on wildlife, fisheries and natural resources management. Participates in wildlife species or fish inventories, stream surveys, creel surveys, browse and mast surveys, population censuses, distribution and migration studies, prey and forage studies, age and growth studies, studies of mortality rates. Assists in banding, tagging, counting, trapping, netting, shocking, and sampling activities; manages hunts; relocates or stocks (re-stocks) various species; collects data on depth, temperatures and flow of water in streams or other bodies of water; and compiles and reports collection data. Prepares technical and non-technical reports from survey and field data; assists in compiling annual harvest information; hunting, fishing and recreational participation; resource usage; resource pressures, etc.; utilizes computer-based programs to enter survey and field data. Operates and maintains a variety of equipment, including but not limited to: motorized vehicles, all-terrain vehicles, winches, boats, motors, audio-visual equipment, two-way radio and communications equipment, nets, traps, sampling gear, hand and power tools, laboratory and field testing equipment. Implements conservation management program goals and objectives; resource preservation and enhancement practices; conservation management methods and techniques. Assist in evaluation and improvement of terrestrial and aquatic habitats on state-owned or leased lands; wildlife management areas, waterfowl areas; state parks/lakes; ponds; reservoirs and public waters; and, cooperative projects with federal, state or local agencies and conservation organizations. Assists in providing technical assistance to sportsmen's groups, clubs, conservation and community organizations and the general public in resource management, habitat improvement, pond management and determination of harvest quotas. Participates in informational and educational programs and in-service training on wildlife, fisheries, ecology and natural resources conservation methods and practices. Responds to requests for information either verbally or in writing. Assists in development, management and restoration projects for state-owned or leased lands; wildlife management areas; waterfowl areas; state parks/lakes; ponds; reservoirs and public waters; and, cooperative projects with federal, state or local agencies and conservation organizations. Assists in making preliminary recommendations on seasons; bag or slot limits; specific state parks/lakes or management areas rules and regulations; hunting and fishing regulations. Reviews and coordinates co-workers' job performance in order to obtain data and to ensure understanding of project goals. Completes various reports related to time, attendance and activities; vehicle usage, expenses and repairs; federal aid reimbursement projects. Maintains property inventory of assigned field and facility equipment. Performs related or similar duties as required or assigned. Minimum Qualifications:These minimum qualifications have been agreed upon by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in this job class and are based upon a job analysis and the essential functions. However, if a candidate believes he/she is qualified for the job although he/she does not have the minimum qualifications set forth below, he/she may request special consideration through substitution of related education and experience, demonstrating the ability to perform the essential functions of the position. Any request to substitute related education or experience for minimum qualifications must be addressed to the Mississippi State Personnel Board in writing, identifying the related education and experience which demonstrates the candidate's ability to perform all essential functions of the position. EXPERIENCE/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Education: A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Wildlife/Fisheries, Ecology/Biology or in Wildlife/Fisheries Conservation/Management, Forestry, Natural Resources, Environmental Science, or General Biology; OR Education: A directly related Bachelor's degree field with thirty (30) semester hours in the wildlife/fisheries emphasis. Required Document(s): Applicant must provide employing agency evidence of completion of education requirements and a valid copy of his/her transcript to verify course work, when applicable. Note: Applicant must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Essential Functions:Additional essential functions may be identified and included by the hiring agency. The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. Investigates and reports data by using sampling machines, equipment and instruments. 2. Ensures the protection of wildlife, fisheries and natural resources. 3. Provides sportsman and general public with information on various topics. 4. Implements and maintains various administrative functions.
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Oct 18, 2019
Full time
This is a time-limited position located in the Southeast Wildlife Management Area.
Characteristics of Work
This is entry-level, professional biological management work in the fields of wildlife, fisheries, ecology and natural resources conservation in the Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks. Characteristic duties include responsibility for investigation, collection and evaluation of field or laboratory data; and, conservation development, management and restoration activities related to state-owned and leased lands, wildlife management areas, and waterfowl areas or state parks/lakes, ponds, reservoirs and other public waters. Work is planned or outlined and performed under the close supervision of a higher-level biologist or an administrative or technical superior. Incumbents at the entry level may act as project assistants in the performance of related duties, and supervision may be exercised over subordinate workers. Examples of Work:Examples of work performed in this classification include, but are not limited to, the following: Participates in routine research projects, investigations and aquatic/biological studies in which the scope and objectives are established and based on standardized procedures; participates in formulating preliminary recommendations related to resource management. Participates in habitat evaluations and ecological surveys; compiles and reports findings and observations. Assists in the investigation of environmental impact of construction, dredging, channel maintenance, stream bank stabilization, soil and water conservation projects, gravel mining and related operations on wildlife, fisheries and natural resources management. Participates in wildlife species or fish inventories, stream surveys, creel surveys, browse and mast surveys, population censuses, distribution and migration studies, prey and forage studies, age and growth studies, studies of mortality rates. Assists in banding, tagging, counting, trapping, netting, shocking, and sampling activities; manages hunts; relocates or stocks (re-stocks) various species; collects data on depth, temperatures and flow of water in streams or other bodies of water; and compiles and reports collection data. Prepares technical and non-technical reports from survey and field data; assists in compiling annual harvest information; hunting, fishing and recreational participation; resource usage; resource pressures, etc.; utilizes computer-based programs to enter survey and field data. Operates and maintains a variety of equipment, including but not limited to: motorized vehicles, all-terrain vehicles, winches, boats, motors, audio-visual equipment, two-way radio and communications equipment, nets, traps, sampling gear, hand and power tools, laboratory and field testing equipment. Implements conservation management program goals and objectives; resource preservation and enhancement practices; conservation management methods and techniques. Assist in evaluation and improvement of terrestrial and aquatic habitats on state-owned or leased lands; wildlife management areas, waterfowl areas; state parks/lakes; ponds; reservoirs and public waters; and, cooperative projects with federal, state or local agencies and conservation organizations. Assists in providing technical assistance to sportsmen's groups, clubs, conservation and community organizations and the general public in resource management, habitat improvement, pond management and determination of harvest quotas. Participates in informational and educational programs and in-service training on wildlife, fisheries, ecology and natural resources conservation methods and practices. Responds to requests for information either verbally or in writing. Assists in development, management and restoration projects for state-owned or leased lands; wildlife management areas; waterfowl areas; state parks/lakes; ponds; reservoirs and public waters; and, cooperative projects with federal, state or local agencies and conservation organizations. Assists in making preliminary recommendations on seasons; bag or slot limits; specific state parks/lakes or management areas rules and regulations; hunting and fishing regulations. Reviews and coordinates co-workers' job performance in order to obtain data and to ensure understanding of project goals. Completes various reports related to time, attendance and activities; vehicle usage, expenses and repairs; federal aid reimbursement projects. Maintains property inventory of assigned field and facility equipment. Performs related or similar duties as required or assigned. Minimum Qualifications:These minimum qualifications have been agreed upon by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in this job class and are based upon a job analysis and the essential functions. However, if a candidate believes he/she is qualified for the job although he/she does not have the minimum qualifications set forth below, he/she may request special consideration through substitution of related education and experience, demonstrating the ability to perform the essential functions of the position. Any request to substitute related education or experience for minimum qualifications must be addressed to the Mississippi State Personnel Board in writing, identifying the related education and experience which demonstrates the candidate's ability to perform all essential functions of the position. EXPERIENCE/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Education: A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Wildlife/Fisheries, Ecology/Biology or in Wildlife/Fisheries Conservation/Management, Forestry, Natural Resources, Environmental Science, or General Biology; OR Education: A directly related Bachelor's degree field with thirty (30) semester hours in the wildlife/fisheries emphasis. Required Document(s): Applicant must provide employing agency evidence of completion of education requirements and a valid copy of his/her transcript to verify course work, when applicable. Note: Applicant must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Essential Functions:Additional essential functions may be identified and included by the hiring agency. The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. Investigates and reports data by using sampling machines, equipment and instruments. 2. Ensures the protection of wildlife, fisheries and natural resources. 3. Provides sportsman and general public with information on various topics. 4. Implements and maintains various administrative functions.
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Army Corps of Engineers
Green River Lake, Kentucky, USA
Summary
About the Position: Green River Lake is located in a rural area in Adair and Taylor Counties in south-central KY. The Corps office is located near the dam, approx 8 miles south of Campbellsville, KY and approx 90 miles southeast of Louisville, KY. The Lake covers approximately 8,200 acres at summer pool with approximately 24,000 acres of land surrounding the lake and 6 rec areas, a Visitor Center, 3 major campgrounds, picnic shelters and picnic sites, boat ramps, beaches.
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Responsibilities
As a Natural Resources Specialist (Ranger), you will participate in the development of various planning documents, including Master Plans and Operational Management Plans (OMP), for management of the project's man-made and natural resources.
Assist with the coordination of planning and execution of activities related to numerous programs, to include: forestry, fisheries, wildlife, shoreline stabilization, boundary surveillance, water quality, historic properties protection etc.
Assist in developing and implementing specific land use plans for the project; apply financial management systems, e.g. CEFMS, P2, and related electronic programs and business functions.
Review plans proposed by others on government land and provides recommendations for modifications.
Participate in conservation, preservation, restoration and use of project natural and cultural resources.
May be required to perform wildfire suppression duties.
Prescribe and implement resource management actions that promote biodiversity and native species re-establishment.
Work with other fish and wildlife specialists in the district and in coordination with state and federal wildlife management agencies.
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Oct 18, 2019
Full time
Summary
About the Position: Green River Lake is located in a rural area in Adair and Taylor Counties in south-central KY. The Corps office is located near the dam, approx 8 miles south of Campbellsville, KY and approx 90 miles southeast of Louisville, KY. The Lake covers approximately 8,200 acres at summer pool with approximately 24,000 acres of land surrounding the lake and 6 rec areas, a Visitor Center, 3 major campgrounds, picnic shelters and picnic sites, boat ramps, beaches.
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Responsibilities
As a Natural Resources Specialist (Ranger), you will participate in the development of various planning documents, including Master Plans and Operational Management Plans (OMP), for management of the project's man-made and natural resources.
Assist with the coordination of planning and execution of activities related to numerous programs, to include: forestry, fisheries, wildlife, shoreline stabilization, boundary surveillance, water quality, historic properties protection etc.
Assist in developing and implementing specific land use plans for the project; apply financial management systems, e.g. CEFMS, P2, and related electronic programs and business functions.
Review plans proposed by others on government land and provides recommendations for modifications.
Participate in conservation, preservation, restoration and use of project natural and cultural resources.
May be required to perform wildfire suppression duties.
Prescribe and implement resource management actions that promote biodiversity and native species re-establishment.
Work with other fish and wildlife specialists in the district and in coordination with state and federal wildlife management agencies.
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Summary
The California Native Plant Society (CNPS) is currently seeking to fill one full‐time Ecologist/ Botanist position, classified as an Assistant Vegetation Ecologist. The position is offered as full‐ time, temporary, beginning in mid to late October 2019 that includes at least 9 months of work and is likely to extend beyond the spring depending on funding.
Duties will include both office and fieldwork related to monitoring, classifying, and mapping vegetation. Tasks will include surveying vegetation, identifying/keying plants, entering data and performing quality control, organizing data and photos, researching and writing up information about vegetation, and other related tasks.
Specific field projects may include vegetation sampling in the southern Sierra Nevada, Great Basin, Modoc Plateau, Mojave and Colorado deserts (from Mono and Kern to Modoc and Imperial counties) in California. Fieldwork will be performed under rigorous conditions; e.g. up to 10 hours per day during 4‐8 day sampling missions, with camping or staying at motels overnight. Office work, including data entry, identification of plant specimens from Modoc Plateau and other areas with dissecting microscope, data quality control, sorting and research of data, vegetation description writing and related tasks, may be conducted at a computer for up to 8 hours per day. The main office location is downtown Sacramento.
The successful candidate will gain experience in sampling California’s diverse vegetation plant assemblages, learning different techniques for collecting field data, identifying plants to the species level, and describing and representing vegetation in fine‐scale classification and mapping efforts. CNPS supports a uniform system for vegetation sampling, classification, and mapping and maintains vegetation information databases. This system, developed over the past 25 years by CNPS and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), is used by both governmental and non‐governmental institutions to map, categorize and describe vegetation.
Qualifications
Data & office skills:
Strong organizational, verbal and written communication, analytical and computer skills (Windows Operating System, Microsoft Word, Excel, and email).
Experience with GIS, such as ESRI ArcMap, databases (e.g., Access) and/or spreadsheets.
Proficiency in data entry, quality control, and management of both hard copy and digital data.
Ability to keep accurate records.
Field skills:
Strong background in California plant identification and experience conducting vegetation sampling, such as the CNPS vegetation protocols.
Ability to identify live and pressed plants, using the Jepson manual and other floras.
Experience using GPS (Global Positioning System) or other mobile digital units and field survey equipment (e.g., compass, rangefinder, and tape measure).
Ability to conduct fieldwork in varied environmental conditions, including inclement weather, rugged terrain and poison oak.
Ability to drive 4X4 vehicle over variable terrain.
Ability to interpret hard copy and digital maps, and perform regular field sampling missions.
In addition:
At a minimum, an undergraduate degree in biology, botany, or a related field.
A valid California driver’s license, proof of current car insurance, and a safe driving record are required.
Physical requirements include prolonged sitting, standing, bending, using a computer, driving, hiking, lifting and carrying (up to 1/3 of your body weight).
Ability to work independently and coordinate daily tasks.
Enthusiasm, positive attitude, and ability to work well in a team setting.
Compensation and Benefits
The hourly rate offered is $17.00 to $20.00 per hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications. CNPS provides a comprehensive benefits package, paying 100% of employee premiums for health, life, dental, and vision insurance with low-cost family coverage options. CNPS offers a 401K retirement plan with up to 6% matching contributions. Annual paid leave benefits include 12 holidays, 12 sick days and generous paid vacation.
To Apply Please submit cover letter, resume or CV, and three professional references to jobs@cnps.org . Subject line of email should read “Assistant Vegetation Ecologist” Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until filled.
CNPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
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Oct 17, 2019
Summary
The California Native Plant Society (CNPS) is currently seeking to fill one full‐time Ecologist/ Botanist position, classified as an Assistant Vegetation Ecologist. The position is offered as full‐ time, temporary, beginning in mid to late October 2019 that includes at least 9 months of work and is likely to extend beyond the spring depending on funding.
Duties will include both office and fieldwork related to monitoring, classifying, and mapping vegetation. Tasks will include surveying vegetation, identifying/keying plants, entering data and performing quality control, organizing data and photos, researching and writing up information about vegetation, and other related tasks.
Specific field projects may include vegetation sampling in the southern Sierra Nevada, Great Basin, Modoc Plateau, Mojave and Colorado deserts (from Mono and Kern to Modoc and Imperial counties) in California. Fieldwork will be performed under rigorous conditions; e.g. up to 10 hours per day during 4‐8 day sampling missions, with camping or staying at motels overnight. Office work, including data entry, identification of plant specimens from Modoc Plateau and other areas with dissecting microscope, data quality control, sorting and research of data, vegetation description writing and related tasks, may be conducted at a computer for up to 8 hours per day. The main office location is downtown Sacramento.
The successful candidate will gain experience in sampling California’s diverse vegetation plant assemblages, learning different techniques for collecting field data, identifying plants to the species level, and describing and representing vegetation in fine‐scale classification and mapping efforts. CNPS supports a uniform system for vegetation sampling, classification, and mapping and maintains vegetation information databases. This system, developed over the past 25 years by CNPS and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), is used by both governmental and non‐governmental institutions to map, categorize and describe vegetation.
Qualifications
Data & office skills:
Strong organizational, verbal and written communication, analytical and computer skills (Windows Operating System, Microsoft Word, Excel, and email).
Experience with GIS, such as ESRI ArcMap, databases (e.g., Access) and/or spreadsheets.
Proficiency in data entry, quality control, and management of both hard copy and digital data.
Ability to keep accurate records.
Field skills:
Strong background in California plant identification and experience conducting vegetation sampling, such as the CNPS vegetation protocols.
Ability to identify live and pressed plants, using the Jepson manual and other floras.
Experience using GPS (Global Positioning System) or other mobile digital units and field survey equipment (e.g., compass, rangefinder, and tape measure).
Ability to conduct fieldwork in varied environmental conditions, including inclement weather, rugged terrain and poison oak.
Ability to drive 4X4 vehicle over variable terrain.
Ability to interpret hard copy and digital maps, and perform regular field sampling missions.
In addition:
At a minimum, an undergraduate degree in biology, botany, or a related field.
A valid California driver’s license, proof of current car insurance, and a safe driving record are required.
Physical requirements include prolonged sitting, standing, bending, using a computer, driving, hiking, lifting and carrying (up to 1/3 of your body weight).
Ability to work independently and coordinate daily tasks.
Enthusiasm, positive attitude, and ability to work well in a team setting.
Compensation and Benefits
The hourly rate offered is $17.00 to $20.00 per hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications. CNPS provides a comprehensive benefits package, paying 100% of employee premiums for health, life, dental, and vision insurance with low-cost family coverage options. CNPS offers a 401K retirement plan with up to 6% matching contributions. Annual paid leave benefits include 12 holidays, 12 sick days and generous paid vacation.
To Apply Please submit cover letter, resume or CV, and three professional references to jobs@cnps.org . Subject line of email should read “Assistant Vegetation Ecologist” Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until filled.
CNPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
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Summary
This position is located on the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests, Clifton Ranger District, Duncan, AZ. The position is responsible for providing professional wildlife expertise in the protection, management, and improvement of wildlife within the framework of multiple-use management of forest and rangelands. For additional information about the duties of this position, please contact Ed Holloway, Jr. at 928-687-8601 or ed.hollowayjr@usda.gov.
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Responsibilities
Responsibilities listed are at the full performance level.
Provide professional wildlife expertise in protection, management, and improvement of wildlife within framework of multiple-use management of forest and rangelands.
Prepare or review biological evaluations for threatened, endangered or sensitive species.
Coordinate wildlife management activities with other resources, recognize problems and recommend preventative or mitigation actions.
Prepare project work plans and coordinate project work with other unit personnel considering wildlife habitat requirements in relation to other multiple-use management of forest and range activities.
Review Environmental Assessments to determine adequacy of coordination of wildlife needs.
Develop or provide input into annual program of work determining budgeting and staffing needs.
Prepare reports and recommendations on wildlife program activities measuring responses to management activities, including annual surveys to determine status of endangered, threatened, sensitive, and other wildlife species and animal damage surveys.
Provide assistance in preparing and reviewing environmental assessments and environmental impact statements affecting wildlife resources.
Contribute to evaluation of alternatives and development of final recommendations for environmental impact to wildlife resources.
Participate on interdisciplinary teams to evaluate impact of Service or non-Service activities on National Forest lands.
Perform supervisory duties that include administrative and human resources management functions for unit such as providing advice, counsel or instruction on both administrative and work matters.
Demonstrate a commitment to fostering and promoting an equitable, inclusive, and safe work environment.
Travel Required
25% or less - Travel with overnight lodging may be required for meetings, training, workshops, and field/site visits.
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Oct 17, 2019
Full time
Summary
This position is located on the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests, Clifton Ranger District, Duncan, AZ. The position is responsible for providing professional wildlife expertise in the protection, management, and improvement of wildlife within the framework of multiple-use management of forest and rangelands. For additional information about the duties of this position, please contact Ed Holloway, Jr. at 928-687-8601 or ed.hollowayjr@usda.gov.
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Responsibilities
Responsibilities listed are at the full performance level.
Provide professional wildlife expertise in protection, management, and improvement of wildlife within framework of multiple-use management of forest and rangelands.
Prepare or review biological evaluations for threatened, endangered or sensitive species.
Coordinate wildlife management activities with other resources, recognize problems and recommend preventative or mitigation actions.
Prepare project work plans and coordinate project work with other unit personnel considering wildlife habitat requirements in relation to other multiple-use management of forest and range activities.
Review Environmental Assessments to determine adequacy of coordination of wildlife needs.
Develop or provide input into annual program of work determining budgeting and staffing needs.
Prepare reports and recommendations on wildlife program activities measuring responses to management activities, including annual surveys to determine status of endangered, threatened, sensitive, and other wildlife species and animal damage surveys.
Provide assistance in preparing and reviewing environmental assessments and environmental impact statements affecting wildlife resources.
Contribute to evaluation of alternatives and development of final recommendations for environmental impact to wildlife resources.
Participate on interdisciplinary teams to evaluate impact of Service or non-Service activities on National Forest lands.
Perform supervisory duties that include administrative and human resources management functions for unit such as providing advice, counsel or instruction on both administrative and work matters.
Demonstrate a commitment to fostering and promoting an equitable, inclusive, and safe work environment.
Travel Required
25% or less - Travel with overnight lodging may be required for meetings, training, workshops, and field/site visits.
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2 vacancies in the following locations:
Anchorage, AK
Milwaukee, WI
Summary
This is a Group Vacancy for two State & Private Forestry positions in Milwaukee, WI and Anchorage, AK. The Milwaukee position leads Region 9's wood utilization program, including primary & secondary wood processing. The Anchorage position leads the Region 10 program for the conversion of facilities to biomass energy. Contact Susan Ellsworth, 414-297-3021 or susan.ellsworth@usda.gov about the Milwaukee position, and Debbie Hollen, 503-808-2340 or debbie.hollen@usda.gov about Anchorage.
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Responsibilities
The positions in this announcement will be hired at the GS-12 level only with promotion potential to GS-13.
Serve as a regionally recognized expert in identifying and supporting biomass development, wood products processing and marketing.
Assist with the formulation of plans, policies, and objectives and coordinate annual and long-term management programs.
Anchorage, AK position: Assists federal and non-federal partners with identifying and developing opportunities for conversion of facilities to biomass thermal energy.
Milwaukee, WI position: Assists federal and non-federal partners with identifying and developing wood utilization and product analysis.
Coordinate planned activities among local, state, and federal agencies, non-profit organizations, and businesses to promote sustainable use of forest products.
Interpret broad, related legislation requirements, develop implementation policies and guidelines and advise colleagues and internal and external partners.
Recommend practices based on sound scientific ecological principles and the needs of program partners and cooperators that are consistent with legislation, agency goals, and objectives
Identify and leverage linkages between Forest Service Research and Development, State and Private Forestry, and National Forest System program management and delivery.
Assist in the development and adoption of performance measures that demonstrate program outcomes for Congressional and Administrative reports.
Evaluate the implications of various public policy and proposals that are related to the program.
Review analyses of relevant published literature to recommend findings to apply in the development of national program guidance, mission guidance, or directives.
Liaison with experts in the field, including scientists, educators, or industry, to maintain awareness of trends and innovations.
Oversee study projects to develop guidelines, standards, and procedures for analyzing public needs, demands, and resource capabilities.
Coordinate program planning activities by managing and vetting the final project selection process.
Continuously appraise program goals in light of changing economic and public concern factors.
Review long and short-range action plans to ensure consistency with the natural resources program strategies and priorities.
Develop and maintain working relationships with State Foresters, state implementing agency personnel and other program delivery partners.
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Oct 17, 2019
Full time
2 vacancies in the following locations:
Anchorage, AK
Milwaukee, WI
Summary
This is a Group Vacancy for two State & Private Forestry positions in Milwaukee, WI and Anchorage, AK. The Milwaukee position leads Region 9's wood utilization program, including primary & secondary wood processing. The Anchorage position leads the Region 10 program for the conversion of facilities to biomass energy. Contact Susan Ellsworth, 414-297-3021 or susan.ellsworth@usda.gov about the Milwaukee position, and Debbie Hollen, 503-808-2340 or debbie.hollen@usda.gov about Anchorage.
Learn more about this agency
Responsibilities
The positions in this announcement will be hired at the GS-12 level only with promotion potential to GS-13.
Serve as a regionally recognized expert in identifying and supporting biomass development, wood products processing and marketing.
Assist with the formulation of plans, policies, and objectives and coordinate annual and long-term management programs.
Anchorage, AK position: Assists federal and non-federal partners with identifying and developing opportunities for conversion of facilities to biomass thermal energy.
Milwaukee, WI position: Assists federal and non-federal partners with identifying and developing wood utilization and product analysis.
Coordinate planned activities among local, state, and federal agencies, non-profit organizations, and businesses to promote sustainable use of forest products.
Interpret broad, related legislation requirements, develop implementation policies and guidelines and advise colleagues and internal and external partners.
Recommend practices based on sound scientific ecological principles and the needs of program partners and cooperators that are consistent with legislation, agency goals, and objectives
Identify and leverage linkages between Forest Service Research and Development, State and Private Forestry, and National Forest System program management and delivery.
Assist in the development and adoption of performance measures that demonstrate program outcomes for Congressional and Administrative reports.
Evaluate the implications of various public policy and proposals that are related to the program.
Review analyses of relevant published literature to recommend findings to apply in the development of national program guidance, mission guidance, or directives.
Liaison with experts in the field, including scientists, educators, or industry, to maintain awareness of trends and innovations.
Oversee study projects to develop guidelines, standards, and procedures for analyzing public needs, demands, and resource capabilities.
Coordinate program planning activities by managing and vetting the final project selection process.
Continuously appraise program goals in light of changing economic and public concern factors.
Review long and short-range action plans to ensure consistency with the natural resources program strategies and priorities.
Develop and maintain working relationships with State Foresters, state implementing agency personnel and other program delivery partners.
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