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We are currently recruiting for a full-time Acquisition Specialist - a critical team member who will manage, oversee or lead land conservation projects of Ag + Open Space. This is an excellent opportunity to join a mission-driven organization with a passion for protecting lands that contribute to Sonoma County’s scenic beauty, local agriculture, native habitats and recreational lands. Duties The Acquisition Specialist will be part of a dynamic team developing and implementing land conservation through real estate transactions, primarily conservation easements, including appraisals, title work, due diligence, escrow and closing. Working with landowners the Acquisition Specialist will negotiate transactions that benefit healthy communities, clean water and air, diverse habitats, sustainable agriculture, and climate resiliency throughout Sonoma County. In support of the Ag + Open Space land conservation mission, the Acquisition Specialist will collaborate with and present to...

Position Summary:   This is a great opportunity to  build your  career in  environmental  and land stewardship!   The  Land Steward  Individual Placement  is an internship position  with the Virginia Outdoors Foundation  (VOF)  in  Northern Virginia.   The Land Steward Individual Placements will  serve with  the  VOF , other  partners , and private landowners   to  support  the  open -space  easement program across Northern Virginia and neighboring counties.  The position will require 40 hours per week  for 50 weeks, with frequent weekly and bi-weekly travel throughout the Piedmont region. The Individual Placements  will assist with open-space easement monitoring, digital file organization, database entry  and other duties including:   Traveling across the Piedmont stewardship region to conduct site visits.   Visiting easement properties to document any physical changes using iPhone applications, GPS and GIS....

We are looking for a knowledgeable leader in the current science of forest ecology who is able to communicate key issues to a broad audience including Save the Redwoods League’s members, donors, partners, policy makers, and journalists.  If you have expertise in ecology, forestry, botany, conservation biology, landscape ecology or a related field, with a minimum of five years of experience in non-profit or public conservation program management and implementation, this may be your next opportunity. As the Director of Science, you would oversee all aspects of Save the Redwoods League’s science programs, a primary focus of which concerns redwood forest health and restoration.  Working with the Research Committee, the Director of Science advances the scientific understanding of redwood forests and their conservation to integrate sound redwood science by engaging with scientists and research partners.  You would also be responsible for the day-to-day management of research...

Parametrix, a leading engineering, planning, environmental sciences and construction management firm, is seeking an ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER II-III to join our Environmental team in Portland, Oregon. Our Environmental team works for a variety of clients, including local and regional municipalities, state & federal agencies, and tribes.  Due to COVID we are all working remotely and anticipate this arrangement through at least mid-2021. When we return to the office there will continue to be some remote-work flexibility.  WHO YOU ARE: Experienced: Bachelor’s degree in Environmental or Transportation Planning, or similar. Master’s degree preferred. 5+ years of environmental/transportation/land use experience, with at least 2+ years in a consulting environment.   Talented: You excel at providing environmental planning services while partnering with engineers, resource specialists, biologists, and senior planners.  Job responsibilities include conducting and/or...

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

The City of Gainesville is seeking a   Director of Sustainable Development . This is a higher-level managerial and administrative role supporting staff in facilitating, assisting and guiding customers through the steps involved in the process of starting or growing a business in Gainesville. This position serves at the will of the City Manager and may be appointed or removed at will by the City Manager.   The   Director of Sustainable Development   will serve with the City's Planning and Development Services staff solving problems and creating opportunities for business development to flourish within the community. As a leader of sustainable cities you will apply in-depth experience from the disciplines of business development, planning & zoning, and community development to create a more resilient and sustainable Gainesville.     This position partners with Charter Officers, department directors, and the City Commission, to provide leadership with respect to all matters...

The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) is the state agency responsible for ensuring clean air and water, the safe management of toxics and hazards, the recycling of solid and hazardous wastes, the timely cleanup of hazardous waste sites and spills, and the preservation of wetlands and coastal resources.      MassDEP seeks applicants for the position of Regional Planner IV (RP IV).  Under the supervision of the Fees Administrator, the RP IV will be responsible for planning, functionally managing and implementing MassDEP's compliance fee invoicing and billing process, and assisting with other permitting and compliance fee program activities.  This position will be located at One Winter Street, Boston, MA.   Specific duties for this position include, but are not limited to, the following: Planning and oversight of activities related to invoice printing and mailing in conjunction with MassDEP's annual compliance fee billing cycle; Responding to...

A vacancy exists in the Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability, Environmental Impact Review. A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below. Current and future vacancies occurring within this class may be filled from the list of eligible applicants. All interested   transfer   and   promotional   candidates must apply at this time. List all   promotions  and changes in job duties due to   reclassification   as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications. Note:  Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time. You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application. Failure to...

The Lakes Regions Conservation Corps (LRCC) is a 22.5 week AmeriCorps service program that develops skills and experiences for conservation professionals. LRCC members are the driving force behind many of the conservation efforts of New Hampshire's Lakes Region. The LRCC summer/fall program features 5 unique host sites, each offering different experiences and opportunities to members. Key responsibilities may include: -Work toward the eradication of invasive species in the lakes and watershed. -Maintain and construct regional trail networks. -Engage both youth and adults in environmental education and outreach programs. -Recruit and lead volunteer crews. *Each host site operates independently and may not participate in all of the above, and may have additional responsibilities not listed. Host Site Highlights : Each host site operates independently and has additional, specialized duties and experiences. Highlights of each site are included below, but applicants are...

Title: Wilderness Fellow Reports To: National Program Director Classification: Hourly Locations: Positions are available nationwide, including in Alaska, California, Idaho, Nevada, New Hampshire, Oregon, and Washington Start Date: June 7, 2021 (Fellowships range from 6 months to a year) Time: Full Time (40 hours), Seasonal Salary: $15 hourly Benefits: 1 earned personal day per month (vacation is not eligible to be cashed out at any time) and federal holidays; Forest Service housing or a housing stipend provided. Application Closing Date: March 19th, 2021   Partners The Society for Wilderness Stewardship (SWS) is a non-profit organization seeking to promote excellence in the professional practice of wilderness stewardship, science, and education to ensure the life-sustaining benefits of wilderness.  In other words, we are a professional society working to set the standard for wilderness management.  The Aldo Leopold Wilderness Research...

Function Assists in performing routine and complex inspections of waterways and new/existing developments per the Site and/or Subdivision Plans within the City to ensure compliance with the Chesapeake Bay Preservation District, Wetlands Zoning Ordinance, Site Plan Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance, and Zoning Ordinance. Examples of Work •Works with senior staff to perform skilled field inspections to determine compliance with Site Plans and Subdivision Plans Ordinance (for CDD responsibilities) for the Chesapeake Bay Preservation District, Wetlands Zoning Ordinance, and Zoning Ordinance. Helps identify violations and suggests correct enforcement action. • Assists the Enforcement Officer to the Hampton Wetlands Board in performing all duties assigned to the Enforcement Officer in compliance with Hampton City Code Chapter 41.1. •May assist lead enforcement staff for Chesapeake Bay Preservation District compliance investigations. Assist the area inspectors in a support...

Some of what you'll be doing:   The Port of Seattle is seeking a dynamic and strategic leader for their Sr. Director, Environment, Sustainability & Engineering position. This critical position will be an integral part of the Port’s executive leadership team. The Sr. Director, Environment, Sustainability & Engineering plays a key role in helping the Port achieve its goal to be the greenest and most energy-efficient port in North America.  Leading a team of professionals and subject matter experts, this position will meet the Port’s goals by meeting all increased energy needs through conservation and renewable sources, meeting or exceeding environmental agency requirements for buildings on, and stormwater leaving, Port owned or operated facilities, reducing air pollutants and carbon emissions, and restoring, creating and enhancing Green/Duwamish/Elliott habitat.  It will also provide strategic oversight to the Engineering and Construction Management staff...

Description Intern - Surface Water Management (Freshwater Ecology Intern) - Seasonal Spend your summer gaining valuable career experience with Snohomish County as a   Freshwater Ecology Intern . We are hiring two highly motivated internship candidates to join our Surface Water Management team for the 2021 field season.    Intern Job Summary Your internship at Snohomish County will challenge you, sharpen your skills, and start paving your way to a career.    SWM provides a wide variety of public programs and services to preserve and improve the health of Snohomish County’s water resources and natural systems and to reduce road and property flooding. Interns gain hands-on experience under the direction of water resource professionals.     As a Freshwater Ecology intern, you will:   Assist with the collection of water quality, habitat, and hydrologic data on rivers, streams and lakes. Learn to use common equipment for sampling in freshwater systems. Manage data...

Description Sustainability Internship 10 hours per week for 15 Weeks$16.00 per hour THIS IS A CONTINUOUS OPENING WITH A FIRST REVIEW DATE OF FEBRUARY 12 , 2021   Why It's a Great Opportunity:     This is a great learning  designed to provide public sector sustainability job experience in a career field that is growing rapidly.  The Sustainable Resources Division of Planning and Public Works is focused on making Pierce County a better place to live through safe and effective solid waste management and reducing greenhouse gases. Our employees are very focused on the work and care deeply about doing a good job.   Why It's a Great Department:  The Planning and Public Works Department has an excellent reputation for being an employer that is committed to providing top-notch service to its customers.  This is a department that is customer service oriented, with a wide scope of work and a supportive management team. The department values training and peer mentorship, and...

Recreation Planner South Florida Water Management District West Palm Beach, FL   Job Description This experienced position participates in complex planning projects administered by the Land Stewardship Section and performs a variety of functions to ensure public use and nature-based recreation on District lands is properly planned and delivered. The Recreation Planner develops inter-agency and non-governmental partnership agreements to enhance recreational opportunities on District managed lands, and coordinating public use activities with other governmental and non-governmental entities.  Specific duties include coordinating hunting programs on District lands in partnership with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, managing the District’s volunteer program, overseeing the development and installation of public use informational and rule signage, contracting public access site and trailhead maintenance activities, and processing event...

Many vacancies in the following locations: Ajo, AZ Cibola, AZ Saginaw, MI Manteo, NC Midway Island, UM Burbank, WA Glenwood, WA Ilwaco, WA Sequim, WA Summary This position is a Biological Science Tech (Wildlife), GS- 0404-7 working in one of these nine refuges: Willapa NWR, Conboy Lake NWR, Washington Maritime NWRC, Mid-Co River NWR, Cabeza Prieta NWR, Cibola NWR, Shiawassee NWR, Alligator River NWR or Midway Atoll NWR. Information link to the refuges (select up to 5 locations): https://fileshare.fws.gov/?linkid=KZi4zr6VWWWgbQYyzqvmlr0NhbsVIxwK8YDODS6ncAGbVD1eiXNq5A Learn more about this agency Responsibilities As a Biological Science Tech (Wildlife) your duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Planning and implementation of wildlife and/or plant censuses and surveys. Monitor and assist in control of wildlife, plant disease outbreaks, pest plant...

5 vacancies in the following locations: Tucson, AZ Columbia, MO Albuquerque, NM Austin, TX Corpus Christi, TX Summary Multiple positions advertised asFish and Wildlife Biologist, GS- 0401-9/11 working in each of the following locations for the R2-Gulf Restoration Program: Albuquerque, New Mexico Austin, TX Columbia, MO Tucson, AZ Corpus Christi, TX These positions are also open to status candidates under announcement   R2-21-10990808-KL-MP . You must apply to each announcement separately if you wish to be considered under both recruitment methods. Learn more about this agency Responsibilities As a Fish and Wildlife Biologist your duties will include, but are not limited to, the following: Utilize the concepts, principles, and practices of conservation biology and ecology to plan and conduct a variety of investigations to determine the impact of land and water development projects upon the fish and/or wildlife...

Summary Temporary positions not-to-exceed 1039 regular hours in a service year may be terminated sooner or extended depending on management needs. The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for Acadia National Park is mid April to mid October, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Learn more about this agency Responsibilities Work will consist of removing non-native plants from the park using herbicide as well as with manual and mechanical means as a crew member, data manager, or crew leader. The work requires using global positioning and geographic information system equipment (GPS, GIS) to collect and analyze location data, conduct computer data entry, and records management. Duties also include maintaining the park's native plant nursery and revegetating disturbed areas, and monitoring vegetation using established protocols. Incumbents will obtain a Maine commercial pesticide applicator license, and ensure that all...