13 Fisheries - Marine Science - Aquatic Biology jobs

ERM is hiring a Field Biologist to perform Cheat Mountain salamander surveys near Elkins, WV . This role is a temporary contract position. Successful candidates must be flexible and responsive to a challenging and changing work environment where schedules, site locations, and tasks fluctuate according to the needs of the project.  The role of a field biologist requires technical skills, as well as, strong organizational and communication skills. Local candidates preferred . RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform Cheat Mountain salamander surveys. Biological monitoring for construction projects Electronic data collection. Handheld and sub-meter accurate GPS data collection. Daily reporting and survey report compilation. REQUIREMENTS: Must have existing permits/certifications with USFWS and WVDNR to handle Cheat Mountain salamanders 10+ years of experience in field biology. Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline. Experience with construction...

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 Department Of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Alaska Fisheries Science Center (AFSC), Resource Assessment and Conservation Engineering (RACE) Division, with one vacancy in Seattle, WA.  Learn more about this agency Responsibilities As a Fish Biologist, you will perform the following duties: Serve as Charter Vessel Coordinator (CVC) by coordinating all charter vessel aspects of the Groundfish Assessment Program (GAP) survey activities and coordinates planning for surveys among GAP, Resource Assessment and Conservation Engineering (RACE) Survey Support Team (RSST), and Net Loft (NL) Programs. Coordinate Division planning to develop and maintain survey data collection technologies and plan and coordinate survey...

Summary This position is located within a National Forest. The primary purpose of this position is to perform technical support to the fisheries management program. Learn more about this agency Responsibilities Individually, or as a crewmember or leader, conducts fisheries projects requiring adaptation of procedural guides. Measures amount and quantity of spawning areas on designated streams; samples and makes qualitative analysis of aquatic insects; determines pool/riffle rations through observation; and measures and records discharge volumes through interpolation. Uses a variety of tools, takes bottom gravel samples and analyzes for silt, size fractions, etc. Keeps records of all data and develops these into statistical reports. Drafts maps or survey areas. In support of research, conservation, production, and management of fishes, or fishery resources, collects and analyzes data from samples, conduct test and assists in the identification of any problems....

Summary This position is located on the Tongass National Forest at the Ketchikan Ranger District in Ketchikan, Alaska. This is a permanent, seasonal position with 18 pay periods in pay status and 8 pay periods in non-pay status. The Biological Science Technician (Fisheries) position serves as a technical assistant responsible for the collection, organization, and analysis of fish habitat data for the Ketchikan Ranger District. See below for more information on duties. Learn more about this agency Responsibilities This position is a critical part of the aquatics team and duties are listed at the full performance level. Provide fisheries expertise and support to the District Planning team. Field support to timber sale planning projects. Aid in monitoring and maintenance of the fish pass structures and restoration efforts. Provide essential field support and District fisheries expertise to the Subsistence Biologist for eulachon (Thaleichthys pacificus) monitoring....

Outback to Oceans Australia is one of only five areas of the world with very large remaining wilderness areas, but much of the Outback faces emerging threats from lack of active land management and poorly controlled industrial activity. Since 2007, the Outback to oceans program has worked to secure the long-term protection of some of the world’s most spectacular natural areas on both land and sea. Pew in general, and the Australian team in particular, has a focus on achieving huge, measurable conservation outcomes. In its 12 years of operation, the Outback to oceans program has led or co-led the creation of Australia’s first network of federal marine parks, the creation of the Great Kimberley Marine Park, obtained Australia’s largest single commitment to new national parks in Western Australia, driven the delivery of over $1 billion in funding for Indigenous land management, opened up Western Australia’s pastoral zone to carbon farming, and obtained numerous smaller...

Job Description ICF is currently seeking On-Call (Temporary) Fisheries and Aquatic Biologists/Technicians to be based out of our offices in San Francisco or Sacramento. The position will involve fisheries entrainment and water quality monitoring of hydraulic dredging operations in the Sacramento River and San Joaquin River. Work will be labor intensive at times, requiring long periods of standing and observing dredged material for fish and invertebrates. Work assignments include working up to 25-40 hours a week depending on work availability. Willingness to work nightshifts is required. About On-Call Employment with ICF Given the seasonal or project-specific nature of our environmental work, ICF hires environmental professionals through “On-Call” contracts. Those who excel on our projects are sometimes offered full time employment on the Fish and Aquatic Science Team. On-Call employees are scheduled for work hours as they become available (we usually schedule work hours a...

Overview / Responsibilities Wood   Environment & Infrastructure‘s Nova Scotia location is currently seeking qualified and experienced  Environmental Scientist/ Wildlife/ Aquatic Biologists  for work on a variety of environmental impact assessment and permitting projects.    This full-time position is based from our Dartmouth, Nova Scotia office. Some travel is anticipated.   Key Responsibilities Typical project assignments include collecting or compiling data, either in the field or from published and unpublished materials, researching regulatory or technical requirements, and writing reports and proposals Perform field sampling observations and data collection assignments; assessing existing site conditions Contribution to / preparation of various components of environmental impact assessments including research and / or field studies Document compilation and formatting Preparation of technical reports and proposals Skills / Qualifications...

Overview / Responsibilities Wood is seeking a  Senior Level Biologist  to fill a position with our natural resources team.   The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of consulting experience and be comfortable preparing technical analyses for documents compliant with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA); preparing biological evaluations / assessments compliant with the Endangered Species Act (ESA), Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), and preparing Essential Fish Habitat Assessments compliant with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Management and Conservation Act. Experience with completing Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 404 / Rivers and Harbors Act Section 10 permitting is a plus.   Requirements include preparing and adhering to scopes, schedules, and budgets under the supervision of a project manager; and communicating with team members. This position will work closely to support the environmental planning and permitting team while collaborating on projects and with...

Advisian, part of the Worley Group, is a global consulting business built from bringing together our Management Consulting, our Technical Consulting and INTECSEA. We provide deep technical expertise and advice to clients in the energy, infrastructure and resource sectors. Through the real world experience of our consultants, we help clients create greater value, new possibilities and superior outcomes from their assets and businesses. Advisian is a leading provider of Environment and Society services for the resources and energy sectors. We provide leading Society, Engagement & Governance, Regulatory Approvals, Permitting & Compliance and Planning, Monitoring & Management expertise to our clients in compliance with local requirements, and international standards.  All of our practices are supported by the strength of our group’s scientists – focused on Atmospherics, Land, Water (Freshwater and Marine), Ecology and Health. What We Offer We have an...

Your Opportunity Stantec's Environmental Services Practice is looking for an experienced professional to serve as a Sr. Environmental Planner/Project Manager to help direct, manage and implement our growing renewable energy and offshore wind energy practice. The location of the position is flexible, but can be based out of our Mid-Atlantic, New York or New England offices. Your Key Responsibilities Develop and participate in the development of new opportunities, prepare effective technical proposals, and take an active leadership role in the development of new business with new and existing clients. Develop and expand client relationships that generate repeat business. Capitalize on existing client relationships to expand Stantec’s profile and market share in the offshore wind regional market, primarily through excellence in technical delivery in addition to supporting business development activities conducted by the Offshore Wind Program Manager and Renewable...

Description   Jacobs is currently seeking an Intermediate Aquatic Biologist, to join our dynamic team in western Canada. This position provides technical leadership and support on the aquatic biology components of our projects, as well as coordination and guidance to our team of biologists. This position is based out of one of our western Canada offices (Calgary, Vancouver, Victoria); however, alternate locations may be considered based on the individual applicant. The successful candidate will join our Site Planning and Permitting Practice and will work as part of multi-disciplinary project teams to contribute to the environmental planning and permitting and efforts of government and privately-owned infrastructure projects as providing technical support for the duration of construction of those projects. On projects, the successful candidate will support the execution of the work, including data collection efforts as a crew lead, as well as assist with the...

REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Natural Resources Administrator. This is advanced professional and supervisory work implementing the Broward County Shoreline Protection Program. This is highly technical work involving the planning, design, permitting and construction of shoreline protection projects, including beach nourishment and associated erosion control projects on a regional basis. This position requires graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with major course work in engineering, environmental science, ecology, biology, geology, hydrology, or related field and REQUIREMENTS Requires  six (6) years’  experience in programs related to coastal engineering, beach nourishment, management, and erosion control projects, including  two (2) years’  supervisory experience Special Certifications and Licenses None. PREFERENCES (KSA’s)...

REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Environmental Program Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating marine conservation efforts, providing highly technical ecological reviews, public outreach, education, and reporting on the protection, conservation, and enhancement of the hardbottom (coral reef) resources of the county. This is an advanced professional and supervisory position responsible for providing all technical expertise and policy guidance in the conservation, mitigation of environmental impacts, management, and enhancement of the County's coastal resources, with emphasis on coral reefs and nearshore hardbottom resources, as part of the Marine Resources Section.  The position serves as the primary technical expert for the valuation of reef resources and the quantification of impacts and development of mitigation strategies to compensate for...