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Summary About the Position:   This recruitment is for a Natural Resources Specialist GS-05/07/09 developmental position with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Ft. Worth District, Operations Division, Piney Woods Regional Office in Jasper, Texas. Learn more about this agency Responsibilities Recreation and park administration Shoreline management and stabilization Fisheries and wildlife management Invasive species management Soil and water conservation Historic property management and protection Visitor assistance, public safety and education Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com

2 vacancies in the following locations: Fawnskin, CA Lytle Creek, CA Summary Who May Apply: US Citizens and Nationals; no prior Federal experience is required. There are two (2) positions on the San Bernardino National Forests, Mountaintop Ranger District with a duty location of Fawnskin, CA; and Front Country Ranger District with a duty location of Lytle Creek, CA. This position is located on a Forest Service unit and has responsibility for on-the-ground management of the OHV program and assists with administration of a variety of special use permits. For additional information about the duties of these positions located in Fawnskin, and Lytle Creek, please contact Jon Rishi at 909-382-2940; or by email at jrishi@fs.fed.us. The USDA Forest Service has legislative authority to recruit and fill Permanent (Career/Career-Conditional), Temporary, and Term Appointments under the USDA Demonstration Project. Under this authority, any U.S. citizen may apply. Learn more about this agency Responsibilities Assists in the development and the accomplishment of the district’s OHV program within the framework of existing planning documents. Patrols OHV use areas to ensure areas are operated, used and maintained in accordance with the recreation plan and other appropriate planning documents. Recommends specific requirements for use of OHVs and the proposed recreation facilities. Implements and manages the unit’s OHV recreation program, including but not limited to, identifying and conducting maintenance and reconstruction of OHV routes. Serves as a Forest Protection Officer (FPO). Issues notices of field violations when violations of regulations are encountered. Conducts investigation, collects evidence and prepares case reports on violations. Assists with the enforcement of Off-Road-Vehicle (ORV) restrictions, including maintenance and posting of regulatory signs and enforcement of restrictions. Provides public information and interpretive services, including detailed information concerning recreational opportunities. Educate OHV users on potential resource damage caused by illegal use. Serves as liaison with community organizations and interest groups to stimulate interest in and utilization of forest recreation facilities. Closes 06/21/2018 Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com

Description Renowned for its accredited researched-based undergraduate field programs, Wildlands Studies seeks candidates holding an MSc or PhD to be the Lead Instructor for new field programs. Students consistently report that their Wildlands Studies experience added depth and meaning to their on-campus classes and “changed their lives”. Wildlands Studies instructors enhance their own credentials with unique opportunities to teach in the field while engaging students in active research. The Lead Instructor will direct students on an academically rigorous, wilderness-based six-week field study to explore habitats and cultures of specific international locales, with the aim to offer the course repeatedly each year. Students earn 15 quarter credits for three field classes covering Environmental Studies, Field Research Practices, and Environment and Culture. Lead Instructor is responsible for on-going seminars, lectures, instruction, guided field work and field methods, and assessment of all student work, as well as group dynamics and the overall well-being of participants. Compensation is competitive. Requirements Knowledge and experience of field study location required. Applicants must have graduate degree in hand. A qualified Lead Instructor will have experience leading field study programs, experience teaching at the undergraduate level, specifically upper division environmental studies classes; a good sense of humor, flexibility, patience, understanding and the know-how to work with and manage 16 students and the group dynamics that occur on a six-week field study.   Application Process Review website and current course offerings to ensure understanding of program requirements. Submit CV, cover letter detailing experience with course topics/field study experience and brief initial course proposal.  WS staff will work with applicants on formal proposals.  Locations and programs that include wildlife study preferred.  Check http:// www.wildlandsstudies.com for details.  Application materials to positions@wildlandsstudies.com .

The Wilderness Society (TWS) seeks a highly collaborative, motivated, and skilled individual to lead The Wilderness Society’s work in the Southeast.  The person in this position will have the opportunity to create a strategic program, develop new and creative partnerships and build a politically influential network to advance conservation and ensure people from all backgrounds have opportunities to connect with nature. The Southeast region is rich in cultural and historical resources and home to some of the most biologically rich and most visited national parks and forests in the country – areas which also offer premier outdoor recreation opportunities.  Going forward, our work must combine protecting these iconic natural and recreational values at a landscape scale while focusing on how we better connect people to the outdoors especially people who have not been able to take advantage of the benefits that our nation’s public lands and open spaces have to offer. 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 belong to and should benefit everyone. Our organization and work must embody the cultures and perspectives of people and communities across our nation, and connect and inspire people to care about the outdoors. **The preferred location for this position would be a metropolitan area within North Carolina.  However other metropolitan areas may be considered** Position Overview The Southeast Regional Program Director is a senior member of The Wilderness Society’s Conservation team.    The Director will develop and lead the organization’s work in the Southeast with a focus on North Carolina, Tennessee and South Carolina.    The person in this position is responsible for developing strategic partnerships, fundraising, directing and/or leading campaigns, budgeting, and managing staff.    The Southeast Regional Program Director will manage staff in the region and provide support, strategic guidance and direction to a cross-disciplinary team of staff who contribute to work in the region.  The Director plays a critical role in cultivating and managing relationships with a wide range of partners as well as with federal, state, tribal, and local government officials and their staffs to build and strengthen The Wilderness Society’s presence in the region and nationally. The ideal candidate for this position is an experienced leader and strong project manager who can engage staff at all levels to achieve The Wilderness Society’s organizational priorities in NC, TN, SC, ensuring strategic focus and effective advocacy on the organization’s conservation and diversity, equity and inclusion goals.  The Southeast Regional Program Director plays a critical role in establishing and reinforcing 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. This leader will integrate these priorities throughout our work in the region, from expanding our partnerships to bringing an equity lens to all facets of the job. Across our team, we aspire to be campaign oriented, nimble, collaborative, innovative, transparent, and supportive of staff – our greatest asset.  Essential duties and responsibilities: Develop strategic program priorities for the region in furtherance of TWS’ overarching goals and vision. Lead and oversee implementation of campaigns in Southeast and position TWS as a trusted collaborator with partners and decision makers. Build network to educate and influence Southeast decision makers on regional and national conservation priorities. Cultivate and solicit major gifts from philanthropic foundations and major donors in close coordination with philanthropy staff. Manage staff in region and provide leadership to multi-disciplinary team of TWS staff contributing to work in the Southeast. Responsible for day to day management of the Southeast conservation budget. Initiate, build, and maintain strong relationships with federal, state, tribal, and local government officials, key partner organizations and stakeholders, and the media.  Ensure the Southeast regional program’s perspectives and insights are incorporated into the organization’s national work.  Perform other related duties as required. QUALIFICATIONS Experience, Competencies, and Education Experience working on or leading issue advocacy or political campaigns, success in fundraising from individual donors or philanthropic foundations, and/or work to advance public policy changes at the local, state or federal level. Solid communication and interpersonal skills that can be applied to complex conservation issues, partnerships and coalitions, donor engagement, and staff management. Experience leading and managing teams representing a rich mix of talent, backgrounds, and perspectives.  This includes a track record of successful recruitment, cultivation, and retention of highly skilled staff across race and gender. Ability to build and maintain strong relationships and networks among key stakeholders, government officials, donors, and partner organizations. Strategic thinking and ability to craft a compelling vision, set goals and priorities. Good time management skills, with the ability to aptly balance short- and long-term demands. Strong writing skills and the ability to speak effectively in public, with donors, partners, elected officials, and the media.  Desired Characteristics: An effective leader, capable of working with a wide range of audiences. Commitment to supporting others in accomplishing our goals in an equitable and inclusive manner. Excellent strategic instincts and long-term vision. Ability to manage a complex array of personnel, programmatic, and organizational demands. Trustworthy and dedicated  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 be 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 Opens a New Window. For consideration,   Please submit a résumé through the online applications system.  Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com