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The Payette National Forest and Idaho Conservation Corps are hiring 13 AmeriCorps members! Positions include: Fisheries Technician, Forestry Technician, Engineering Technician, Biology Technician, and more. Members will gain exposure to the US Forest Service culture, gain valuable workforce development skills, and can earn hours towards a Public Lands Corps Hiring Authority. The Payette National Forest contains some of Idaho’s most beautiful and diverse country. Located north of Boise in west-central Idaho, the 2.3 million acre forest extends 100 miles west to east, from Hells Canyon to the Middle Fork of the Salmon River in the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness. The forest stretches 70 miles between the Main Salmon River to the north and the Weiser River to the south. There are five Ranger Districts, approximately 200 permanent employees, and over 150 temporary seasonal employees during the summer field season.The current Forest priorities are: Landscape Restoration focusing on working with collaborative groups to accomplish landscape-scale restoration in the Weiser River and Little Salmon watersheds, which will improve watershed function, habitat for wildlife, recreational opportunities, and reduce hazardous fuels, as well as provide local employment through stewardship contracting. Recreation Management supporting developed and dispersed recreation opportunities during both summer and winter seasons across the Forest, stewardship of the Payette’s portion of the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness, and providing outstanding public service. Rangeland Management managing for sustainable rangeland resources such as soil, water and native vegetation while administering livestock grazing permits and monitoring to maintain separation between domestic sheep and bighorn sheep during the grazing season. Minerals Management of significant minerals projects and the numerous smaller minerals development projects. Wildland Fire Preparedness including training and preparedness to manage wildland fire incidents on the Forest and across the country. To apply, please visit the following link and review the positions underneath "Payette National Forest." https://idahocc.org/interns

About Us At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. Watch our  'About Us'   video We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward. Primary Responsibilities   The successful candidate will work as a member of high-performing teams on a variety of natural resource assessments to support development of public and private infrastructure projects throughout Alaska. Primary responsibilities include research and writing of documents relevant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Endangered Species Act (ESA), Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), and permitting and compliance support. Duties may include data analysis; review and research of technical studies and publications, ESA biological assessments, other federal and local permit applications, mitigation and monitoring plans, and deliverables related to NEPA, MMPA, and ESA. Critical thinking, problem solving, creativity, excellent writing skills, working well with others, and a willingness to learn are essential for this position. Technical writing experience is required. A demonstrated commitment to safety and quality is required.  Work will be conducted independently as well as on teams, with appropriate senior technical oversight. This is a part-time regular position.   Qualifications   Required Qualifications   Bachelor's or Master's degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Marine or Wildlife Science, or closely related field Knowledge of federal regulatory framework, including NEPA, ESA, and MMPA Technical expertise in the design, implementation, interpretation, and presentation of data for environmental studies and investigations• Excellent technical and analytical writing skills required• MS Office experience Strong conceptual organization problem solving and research abilities Positive attitude and ability to work independently and as part of a team Excellent communication skills, adaptability and ability to work with engineers, planners, agencies, and the public are required . An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.  Preferred Qualifications Minimum of 5 years environmental experience in environmental permitting/planning/compliance projects preferred    Why HDR At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for; it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible.  When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.   Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com !

Trout Unlimited (TU) is seeking an Aquatic Resources Field Technician to help fulfill the organizations’ mission to conserve, protect and restore North America’s cold-water fisheries and their watersheds.  The technician will assist TU staff with projects aimed to restore aquatic connectivity, in-stream, and riparian habitat, and promote the long-term values associated with aquatic restoration.  Project duties will primarily include field data collection using a variety of field and survey equipment (e.g., tablet, laser level, total station, etc.). Other duties will/may include various biological assessments, assisting with on-the-ground implementation efforts (e.g., riparian plantings), and possible assistance in project planning, construction oversight, public engagement, and project monitoring.  The anticipated employment date range is April through October 2020. Project work areas will be located in Northern Michigan (Lower Peninsula) with some work in West Michigan and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Conduct a variety of stream surveys including geomorphic assessments, aquatic organism passage assessments and biological assessments Assist in project implementation and on-site construction Attend project planning meetings as necessary Assist in the planning, training and coordination of volunteer-based programs Coordinate education and outreach efforts with project partners and general public Engage the public on rivers in the Huron-Manistee National Forest This is a non-supervisory position. This position does not have budget management responsibilities. *This is not an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. QUALIFICATIONS Working towards or completed a B.S. in a field related to fisheries management, aquatic ecology, watershed management, geomorphology, or biological systems engineering. Experience using field and surveyor’s equipment (e.g., laser level, total station, etc.). Experience in biological assessments (e.g., macroinvertebrates, fish, habitat, etc.). Experience in data entry using Microsoft Excel and Access. Working knowledge of principles and practices of aquatic resource management. Ability to work independently and in a team setting. Self-motivated and highly energetic, with excellent time-management skills. Good written and oral communication skills. Experience with ESRI GIS software preferred. Ability to work in rugged terrain often transporting heavier field equipment. Ability and willingness to travel.  Valid driver’s license and own vehicle required. The position will require overnight travel and will work up to 20 hours per week. Some weekend and evening work will be required. Passion for protecting and restoring trout populations and their watersheds. HOW TO APPLY Please send a letter of interest, resume and 3 professional references to Jeremy Geist, Trout Unlimited’s Great Lakes Stream Restoration Manager at   jeremy.geist@tu.org .  Please insert the words ” Aquatic Resources Field Technician ” in the subject line of the message. No phone calls, please. TU is an Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action Employer pursuant to Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act & Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistant Act. TU hires staff without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status or disability. Please fill out this   voluntary form   and submit it as an   attachment to this email address .

POSITION SUMMARY The biological field intern will report directly to the PA Field and Research Manager and will be responsible for assisting TU’s field staff with data collection, data entry, and other day-to-day tasks. TU’s Pennsylvania Coldwater Habitat Restoration Program targets the improvement of coldwater habitat viability and availability for native brook trout across the commonwealth. To accomplish this, TU staff work to improve water quality through abandoned coal mine cleanup; reduce non-point source sediment pollution through streambank stabilization, riparian reforestation, installation of instream habitat structures, and improvement of dirt and gravel roads; increase flood resiliency and aquatic organism passage through addressing problematic road-stream crossings. The position is based in Lock Haven, PA.  The duration of the position is approximately 12 weeks with the expectation of a 40-hour work week.  Compensation for this position is $10 per hour.  DEPARTMENT:     Eastern Conservation REPORTS TO:   Shawn Rummel, Ph.D., Lead Science Advisor, Northeast Coldwater Habitat Program POSITION TYPE/HOURS:   Intern/40 hrs. per week LOCATION:   Lock Haven, PA DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Collect field data through activities such as electrofishing, benthic macroinvertebrate surveys, water quality sampling, and fish habitat surveys. Assist in stream habitat improvement projects. Provide data entry and database management, as well as prepare maps and assist with reports. Represent TU and its mission when meeting with landowners, volunteers, and other partners.  Assistance to other program staff as needed. This is a non-supervisory position. This is not an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. QUALIFICATIONS Current undergraduate student pursuing a degree in environmental science, fish and wildlife biology, biology, ecology, or related field of study. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Outstanding interpersonal and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to work effectively as both a team player and independently. Willingness to travel (frequently overnight) and be capable of hiking and carrying equipment in difficult terrain and working in inclement conditions and remote locations. Proficient with Microsoft Office programs. Valid driver’s license. Passion for protecting and restoring trout populations and their watersheds. HOW TO APPLY Please send a letter of interest and resume to Dr. Shawn Rummel at   shawn.rummel@tu.org   by March 8, 2020.  No phone calls please.  Open until filled. TU is an Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action Employer pursuant to Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act & Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistant Act. TU hires staff without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status or disability. Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com

Join Cardno's Science & Environmental team in Portland, OR or Seattle, WA to play an integral part as an Environmental Scientist conducting research and compiling data and information. Job Description: Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Assisting technical specialists in the field with biological, aquatic, botanical, water quality, and geomorphic surveys and monitoring efforts Preparing and securing wetland permits Preparation of technical reports, plans, and permit applications Supporting NEPA, SEPA, and similar environmental review documents Managing projects from conception through completion Managing clients and project budgets Located in Portland or Seattle with frequent travel between locations. Minimum Qualifications : Bachelor’s degree in environmental studies, natural resource management, planning or related field.  4-7 Years of experience in similar role Excellent oral and written communication skills Project management experience General knowledge of various environmental permitting processes, especially permits state and federal wetland permitting Familiarity with stream and wetland ecology and design/implementation Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Office Excel Proficiency in GIS (professional experience or course experience) and/or Field GPS units Willing and able to travel to field sites and other Cardno office locations Ability to work well independently and with a diverse, multi-disciplinary team in a fast-paced, team oriented work environment Strong time management and follow-through skills, with the ability to simultaneously work on multiple tasks/projects and meet project deadlines Self-motivated with strong initiative Desired Qualifications : Masters degree is preferred.  Professional Wetland Scientist or Wetland Professional-in-Training, a plus. Positive, flexible, and team-oriented Detail oriented and resourceful Positive and energetic attitude Equal Opportunity statement for US based applicants Cardno has a long standing policy of Equal Opportunity in employment. Our practice is to fill positions by selecting applicants who can perform the work in a competent and professional manner. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. At any time, if you need an accommodation during the application process, please contact Human Resources. 

Job Description : The Great Basin Institute is an interdisciplinary field studies organization that promotes environmental research, education, and service throughout the West. The Institute’s mission is to advance applied science and ecological literacy through community engagement and agency partnerships, supporting national parks and forests, open spaces and public lands. The Aquatic Monitoring Program at GBI serves as an excellent development opportunity for natural resource professionals seeking experience in aquatic, riparian, and rangeland surveys. A component of our well-established Research Associate Program, GBI’s Aquatic Monitoring effort is dedicated to providing college graduates and emerging professionals with hands-on survey, inventory, monitoring, and reporting experience in natural resource management. Extensive training and technical field skills development provides employees a unique opportunity to obtain valuable experience that will increase future success.   Description : GBI is recruiting Aquatic Monitoring Field Technicians to assist in the implementation of the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) National Aquatic Monitoring Framework (NAMF) for Assessment, Inventory, and Monitoring (AIM) of lotic ecosystems, as well as Multiple Indicator Monitoring (MIM) of stream channels and streamside vegetation. The Aquatic Monitoring Field Technicians will work with GBI staff, BLM staff, and Aquatic Monitoring Field Leads and Riparian Botanists. Each Field Technician will work as part of a two-person crew (one Crew Lead, one Technician) (southwestern Colorado) or three-person crew (one Crew Lead, one Riparian Botanist, one Technician) (eastern Oregon) to sample streams and assess riparian vegetation on BLM-managed land using the BLM’s Aquatic AIM protocol. If part of a three-person crew, technicians will also assess riparian vegetation using the MIM protocol for stream channels and streamside vegetation. AIM seeks to standardize the collection data that can be used at multiple scales to assist the BLM in making resource management decisions. More information about AIM and AIM implementation can be found at http://aim.landscapetoolbox.org/ More information about MIM: https://www.blm.gov/or/programs/nrst/files/MIM_handout.pdf Aquatic monitoring crews will sample streams on BLM-managed lands in southwestern Colorado and eastern Oregon using the BLM’s AIM protocol for wadeable lotic systems. Data collection involves measuring a variety of attributes including water chemistry and instream habitat, collecting aquatic macroinvertebrates, and conducting ocular estimates in the riparian zone. Successful applicants will be required to work and camp in the field during 8-day sampling efforts (8 days on, 6 days off). Applicants should be prepared to encounter strenuous working conditions, including off-trail hiking and traversing streams. Additional effort might be required to reach difficult sites, including overnight backpacking and use of off road vehicles.  Dependent on performance and completion of work term this position qualifies for Public Lands Corps (PLC) status given that the applicant is 30 years old or younger at the time of application for federal employment. Field work and duties may include : •Route planning utilizing ArgMap and Google Earth   •Navigating unmaintained roads and off-trail to sampling sites utilizing GBP and back country navigation;  •Establishing sampling plots and transects;  Entering data into and managing the Stream and River Assessment Hub (SARAH) ipad application (Aquatic Data Management Protocol); and •Identifying plants to species using dichotomous keys. Additional duties include : •Maintaining safety awareness and practices;  •Regular communication with GBI support staff and BLM agency staff; and  •Participation in GBI and BLM agency trainings. Contract Timeline : Colorado: May 26th to October 2nd Oregon: June 1st to October 2nd Locations : • Eastern Oregon -Burns -Klamath Falls -Vale Welcome to Oregon’s corner of the Wild West. Out here wide-open skies, sagebrush plains and craggy mountain ranges lay claim to the landscape. What you make of this region’s vast outdoor playground is entirely up to you: ski down remote slopes, fish for hungry steelhead or simply watch wildlife roam by. Earn that hearty meal in cowboy country and don’t forget the craft beer. For a dose of history there are wagon ruts from the Oregon Trail, vibrant prehistoric fossil beds and eerie ghost towns. And those are just starting points. Your next great story is waiting to be uncovered in Eastern Oregon. Learn more at https://traveloregon.com/places-to-go/regions/eastern-oregon/ • Colorado -Silt -Montrose -Monte Vista Colorado is packed full of things to do year-round. From family attractions, national parks and outdoor adventure to cosmopolitan cities and welcoming towns, these Colorado vacation ideas will fill your trip itinerary to overflowing and show you how to truly Come to Life. Learn more at https://www.colorado.com/things-to-do Note: Housing is likely to be limited in small rural towns and seasonal employees often elect to utilize public land for camping or VRBO/Airbnb accommodations during off-hitch periods. Placement is determined on a first-come, first-served basis, it is possible that some locations will be full. Compensation and Benefits : Total approximate compensation: $3230/month before taxes (approximate hourly equivalent: $20.18/hour), plus health insurance Compensation breakdown: $17.00/hour $15.00 per diem for every night camping (up to 7 units in an 8 day workweek) $300/month housing stipend Paid once every two weeks Health insurance including vision and dental Paid federal holidays Paid personal time off (amount dependent on contract length) *Housing stipend is untaxed and can be used at discretion of applicant. Housing is not provided. Applicant must be able to provide own lodging. GBI will assist in finding suitable accommodations upon request.* Job Qualifications : Technical Qualifications: Experience, education, or a combination thereof in natural resources and field data collection to meet one or both of the following: •Bachelor’s Degree in Natural Resources, Ecology, Biology or related subject; and •Minimum of 2 years field data collection. Also: •Coursework or equivalent experience in aquatic biology, hydrology, entomology, geomorphology, plant taxonomy and/or systematics; •Familiarity with lotic systems of the western United States; •Experience conducting field work using various monitoring protocols, including standard aquatic monitoring protocols, photo plots, and site observations; •Experience with data entry and management; •Ability to read, interpret, and navigate using topographic maps; •Experience navigating and collecting coordinates with hand-held GPS units; •Experience creating maps and performing basic functions with GIS software (ArcMap); •Experience using Google Earth and ArcMap;  •Strong interest in aquatic ecology and physical processes;  •Navigating off-trail to sampling sites; •Ability to live and work with other crew members in remote locations for prolonged periods of time •Ability to maintain a positive working environment during difficult working conditions.  Additional Requirements: •Willingness and ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic setting, and to consistently meet high performance standards. This includes maintaining a strong work and team ethic in support of the goals and objectives of the AIM program and the mission of GBI; •Valid, state-issued driver’s license and clean driving record; •Ability to complete a Department of Interior (DOI) Background Investigation (BI) and submit paperwork prior to employment indicating that an active or fully adjudicated BI has been started or completed; •Familiarity with native and invasive plants of the sampling area and associated natural resource issues preferred; •Ability to work independently; •Ability to communicate effectively with team members, agency staff, and a diverse public; •Excellent organizational skills; •Familiarity with best practices for field safety and Leave No Trace principles; •Willingness to spend multiple days camping in the field; •Willingness to work irregular hours (e.g., early mornings, late nights);  • Backcountry travel experience and solid navigational skills;  •Ability to work in harsh and rapidly changing environments and all types of weather, traverse uneven terrain, carry upwards of 40 pounds in a backpack, and otherwise maintain good physical condition; •Ability to provide personal camping equipment, backpack, and hiking boots.  Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com !