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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...

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.

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...

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...

Position Overview Rare inspires change, so people and nature thrive.  Our culture is results-oriented and entrepreneurial, committed to working towards ambitious goals and creating measurable results. Rare is growing and expanding its impact through a range of exciting programs, including Fish Forever – a global initiative to restore near-shore fisheries in the tropics.  Demand for fish has pushed the oceans to their limits. Coastal communities sit at the intersection of society and ecology, directly dependent on healthy ecosystems to provide fish for food and income. We believe that empowering communities to protect and manage coastal waters will help address this crisis. Delivering community, rights-based management systems for coastal fisheries, connecting managed access of fisheries with fully protected marine reserves, will result in transformative impact for both people and nature. We envision a future in which 100% of coastal fisheries are sustainably managed with...

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...

This job posting is "continuous" or "open until filled” and will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired. Overview of Role :   The Wetland and Riparian Ecologist provides support and leadership in the department’s Wetland and Riparian Ecology program.  In collaboration with other ecologists, the Wetland and Riparian Ecologist ’s  work includes:  conserv ing , protect ing , restor ing , manag ing , monitor ing  and evaluat ing  wetland and riparian resources on city-owned and city-managed lands ; conducting  research and analysis to manage, protect, and evaluate wetland and riparian resources ; assisting in  the development of departmental and city policy to protect and conserve wetland and riparian resources ;  and provid ing  technical assistance to the city and department in the management of wetland and riparian resources.        Example Responsibilities and Activities  Management of Wetland and Riparian Resources...

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...

Position Information Join the Environmental Resources Division as a Fish and Wildlife Technician I - Extra-Help! The Sonoma County Water Agency (Sonoma Water) is hiring several temporary, extra-help Fish and Wildlife Technicians. Starting pay will be $24.34/hour. Some positions may start immediately, most positions will have start dates in April and May and hiring could continue into Fall 2021. Fish and Wildlife Technicians in the Environmental Resources Division primarily focus on fish and wildlife biology in streams, rivers, and estuaries. These positions support and assist senior staff in the development, implementation, and management of fish and wildlife populations and habitat monitoring programs. Typical responsibilities include: Surveying a variety of fish habitats and species using various techniques such as electrofishing (boat and backpack) and spawner and snorkel surveys Surveying bird and mammal habitats and species primarily through visual...

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...

Come join our team! Located minutes from downtown Washington DC, Prince George's is the  perfect family-friendly community to live, work, and play! We are Prince George's Proud! Located in the heart of the Baltimore/Washington corridor, Prince George’s County borders Washington D.C. and is just 37 miles south of the city of Baltimore. Encompassing almost 500 square miles, with over 900,000 residents Prince George's County has an urban atmosphere that still manages to provide a scenic and peaceful place to live, work, and play. The Department of Environment’s mission is to protect and enhance the natural and built environments of Prince George's County by enforcing all federal, state, and County laws to create a healthy, safe, and aesthetically pleasing environment for all residents and businesses of the County. The Prince George’s County Department of Environment (DOE) is a critical component of the County Executive’s Proud Priority...

Come Work With Us Be Exceptional. Deliver Excellence. Make A Difference. LimnoTech is a leading environmental engineering firm with clients who face water-related problems that are more challenging and costly than ever before. It is our job to help our clients make decisions based on the best available science and real-world constraints. Are you ready to join a team of smart, talented people who are motivated every day to deliver excellence and make a difference for our clients, our partners, and the environment? We anticipate an opening for an environmental engineer or scientist at our corporate headquarters in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The engineer or scientist hired will support a variety of interesting and innovative projects in LimnoTech’s service areas, potentially including: Watershed, stream, and lake restoration planning and design Environmental site investigations Contaminant fate and transport Hydraulic/hydrologic evaluations...

Come Work With Us Be Exceptional. Deliver Excellence. Make A Difference. LimnoTech is a leading environmental engineering firm with clients who face water-related problems that are more challenging and costly than ever before. It is our job to help our clients make decisions based on the best available science and real-world constraints. Are you ready to join a team of smart, talented people who are motivated every day to deliver excellence and make a difference for our clients, our partners, and the environment? We anticipate an opening for an environmental engineer or scientist at our corporate headquarters in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The engineer or scientist hired will support a variety of interesting and innovative projects in LimnoTech’s service areas, potentially including: Watershed, stream, and lake restoration planning and design Environmental site investigations Contaminant fate and transport Hydraulic/hydrologic evaluations...

Description The City of Boulder is a great place to live, work, grow and play. With over 300 miles of dedicated bikeways and more than 150 miles of hiking trails, Boulder values active lifestyles and access to nature. Forty-five thousand acres of land provide open space for parks and a green belt around the city.  With world class restaurants and art and music venues, The City of Boulder values diverse culture.  Respect is one of our five  City Values   (including Customer Service, Collaboration, Integrity and Innovation)  and we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We celebrate and support our differences across all spectrums, including but not limited to ethnicity, gender, age, disability and sexuality. Through our focus on  Racial Equity , our  employee benefits , and the many programs resources we offer our staff, we continually strive to weave respect for one another into the fabric of our organization.  Add your voice and talents to...