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Summary This position is located on Mio Ranger District of the Huron-Manistee National Forest in Mio, MI. This is a Zone position and has responsibility for planning, administering, and providing professional expertise in fisheries and hydrology programs on two Districts. For more information, please contact Andrea Ania Fisheries Program Manager at   andrea.ania@usda.gov   or 231-942-4963; or Ben Wiese at   benjamin.wiese@usda.gov   or 989-739-0728 x3002. Learn more about this agency Responsibilities Duties are listed at the Full Performance Level (GS-11). Develops plans and provides input related to the protection and management of water resources and water resource restoration. Provide recommendations relating to stream and lake habitat management, including streamside and riparian area management and in-channel work. Develops watershed, stream, and road related restoration priorities for out-year projects. Provides input into designs for road drainage...

Summary What General Information Do I Need To Know About This Position? This is a term appointment not to exceed 13 months with possible extensions up to a total of 4 years without further competition. Appointment to this position will not convey permanent status in the Federal service. Salary: $38,993.00 (Step 01) to $50,694.00 (Step 10);   NOTE: First time hires to the Federal Government are typically hired at   the Step 01. Learn more about this agency Responsibilities As aBiologist   within the Conte Anadromous Fish Research Laboratory, Turners Falls, MA, some of your specific duties will include: Analyze biochemical or ionic composition of samples using advanced quantitative chemical analysis that includes quantitative measurement of enzyme activity, measurement of metabolites such as glucose and lactate, and measurement of osmolality, ions and metals in biological and water samples. Documentation of biochemical and physiological processes of...

Summary This position is located within the Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Alaska Fisheries Science Center (AFSC), Resource Ecology and Fisheries Management (REFM) Division with one vacancy in Seattle, WA.  Learn more about this agency Responsibilities As a Fish Biologist, you will perform the following duties: • Process biological samples, such as Alaskan fish otoliths, in the laboratory for the purpose of collection near infrared spectra and age determination. • Organize and enter data generated from near infrared spectroscopy of otoliths into database and evaluate quality control and quality assurance using statistical techniques. • Examine biological specimens employing a stereomicroscopy and image analysis software to document structures, patterns, and ages of fish otoliths. • Contribute findings to research projects in publications and peer-reviewed journals, and...

Vacancies in the following locations: Annapolis, MD Cambridge, MD Rock Hall, MD Bismarck, ND Midway, UM Term - 1 Year (may be extended up to a total of 4 years) Summary This vacancy announcement is part of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service coordinated advertisement for 5 positions as a Wildlife Biologist, GS- 0486-9 working in one of the locations listed below: Cambridge, MD Annapolis, MD Rock Hall, MD Midway Atoll Bismarck, ND (preferred, but location negotiable) Please use the link below to get more information on the specific locations: https://fileshare.fws.gov/?linkid=KZi4zr6VWWWOXtvUfFxxnKYdd+0JnIDi8YDODS6ncAGbVD1ehoR7uA Learn more about this agency Responsibilities As a Wildlife Biologist your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Plans and executes wildlife surveys to determine population trends, patterns in reproductive success, timing of nesting events, and...

Summary The incumbent serves as a Fish Biologist, responsible for providing scientific and technical guidance for fish, riparian, and aquatic habitats and assisting NRCS District Conservationists and Planners with implementing the NRCS nine-step planning process and duties related to aquatic resource planning. Learn more about this agency Responsibilities Integrates fish and biological science and practices, habitat restoration and management, and environmental concerns into NRCS programs through conservation planning. Provides technical assistance and training to field office personnel. Participates on or leads interdisciplinary teams in the development of biological assessments, and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance for NRCS activities. Provides direct assistance to watersheds in completing biological assessments, informal and formal consultation for listed fish and aquatic species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Provides field offices...

Summary This position is located within the Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Northwest Fisheries Science Center (NWFSC), Office of the Science Director Division (SD), with one vacancy in Seattle, WA.  Learn more about this agency Responsibilities As a Biologist, you will perform the following duties: Serve as the Planning Officer for the Northwest Fisheries Science Center (NWFSC) and lead the development and implementation of strategic planning initiatives regarding near term and future science priorities, organizational structure, and institutional relationships. Serve as an advisor to the NWFSC Leadership Team (LT) regarding allocation of financial and human capital resources to achieve science priorities. Provide leadership in planning an annual budget in excess of $75 million. Represent NWFSC in external events and activities with National Marine Fisheries Service...

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...

POSITION TYPE/HOURS:     40 hours per week – 1 year 1700 hours The AmeriCorps Member will report directly to Seth Moessinger, Conservation Coordinator for the Western Maryland Initiative. The selected candidate will be tasked with coordinating volunteer opportunities to involve students and community members in on-the-ground conservation.  Volunteer opportunities include tree plantings and invasive plant removal, water quality and aquatic species monitoring.  As an AmeriCorps member, you will also assist Trout Unlimited staff in tracking progress toward the completion of grant deliverables, organizing and analyzing monitoring data, coordinating partner gatherings, and generating media content related to TU’s Western Maryland conservation efforts.  As an AmeriCorps member, you will receive a living stipend in the amount of $14,279 which will be equally divided into 26 pay periods. Upon successfully completing the minimum requirement of 1700 hours and 1-year term of service you...

Open & Closing Dates:  05/28/2020   to   06/03/2020 This job will close when we have received   75 applications   which may be sooner than the closing date.   Learn more Summary This position is located within the Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center (PIFSC), Ecosystem Sciences Division with one vacancy located in Honolulu, HI. This position is also announced under vacancy number NMFS-PIC-2020-0035, which is open to Status Candidates. You must apply to both announcements if you want to be considered for both. Learn more about this agency Responsibilities As a Marine Biologist, you will perform the following duties: • Analyze and interpret data to better describe and characterize marine ecosystem condition and/or population dynamics in coral reef habitats, including but not limited to the use of data derived from...