National Park Service
Estes Park, CO, USA
Open & closing dates: 11/25/2019 to 12/09/2019. This job will close when we have received 60 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more
Summary
These positions located in Rocky Mountain National Park, in the Resource Stewardship Division. 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 Rocky Mountain National Park is mid-April to mid-October, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: April 2020
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Responsibilities
The incumbent of this position supports the fire management programs at up to 18 National Park Service units.
The majority of time will be spent at the following: Rocky Mountain NP, Great Sand Dunes NP, Florissant Fossil Beds NM, Dinosaur NM, Colorado NM, Black Canyon of the Gunnison NP, Curecanti National Recreation Area, and Mesa Verde NP.
The position is duty-stationed at Rocky Mountain National Park in Estes Park, CO and requires travel to some or all of the above parks during the course of the season.
The position provides field and office assistance in the collection of vegetation composition data within prescribed burn units and the collection of fire behavior and weather data during prescribed burns.
The incumbent will be required to identify plants in the field, and to enter and check the field data in the office using a computer, (or will enter data in the field using a tablet or other device).
Although the incumbent's primary duties will be collecting and processing vegetation, fuels, fire behavior, and weather data, additional travel may be required to support local, regional, and national fire management efforts if qualified.
Travel Required
50% or less - Incumbent will be required to travel to multiple NPS units to conduct routine monitoring. Additional travel may be required to support local, regional, and national fire management efforts if qualified.
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Open & closing dates: 11/25/2019 to 12/09/2019. This job will close when we have received 60 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more
Summary
These positions located in Rocky Mountain National Park, in the Resource Stewardship Division. 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 Rocky Mountain National Park is mid-April to mid-October, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: April 2020
Learn more about this agency
Responsibilities
The incumbent of this position supports the fire management programs at up to 18 National Park Service units.
The majority of time will be spent at the following: Rocky Mountain NP, Great Sand Dunes NP, Florissant Fossil Beds NM, Dinosaur NM, Colorado NM, Black Canyon of the Gunnison NP, Curecanti National Recreation Area, and Mesa Verde NP.
The position is duty-stationed at Rocky Mountain National Park in Estes Park, CO and requires travel to some or all of the above parks during the course of the season.
The position provides field and office assistance in the collection of vegetation composition data within prescribed burn units and the collection of fire behavior and weather data during prescribed burns.
The incumbent will be required to identify plants in the field, and to enter and check the field data in the office using a computer, (or will enter data in the field using a tablet or other device).
Although the incumbent's primary duties will be collecting and processing vegetation, fuels, fire behavior, and weather data, additional travel may be required to support local, regional, and national fire management efforts if qualified.
Travel Required
50% or less - Incumbent will be required to travel to multiple NPS units to conduct routine monitoring. Additional travel may be required to support local, regional, and national fire management efforts if qualified.
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Western Colorado University
Colorado, USA
Duties :
This position entails recruiting students to the Energy Management Program, mentoring/advising students and student career placement activities, as well as managing industry relations, working with industry executives to ensure program relevancy in the marketplace, affirming program quality and increasing program funding and student placement statistics. Other job duties include:
The creation of program narrative, marketing materials, and value proposition, resulting in elevated program awareness, increased and stable enrollment and positioning. This will also include visiting high schools and recruiting students.
Organizing, hosting, and participating in industry events and conferences.
Managing advisory board relations; leading program strategy, encouraging higher education and private sector collaboration on fundraising, brand development, and program development.
Collaborating with the university foundation identifying fundraising and development opportunities. Seeking funds for program operations from private and public sources.
Serve as main point of contact and communicator for Energy Management students providing clear expectations, deadlines, and opportunities.
Qualifications :
Candidates should have great vision and entrepreneurial drive; have an extensive network of industry relationships; be a strong leader with demonstrated progressive leadership positions in the oil and gas and/or extractive industries; and have had significant experience as a land negotiator. Candidates must be able to leverage these positions for job/internship opportunities and fundraising. Required are strong communication skills, a commitment to undergraduate education, and the desire and ability to be an outstanding student recruiter, mentor, and teacher. A minimum of a bachelor's degree is required; a graduate or law degree is preferred.
Additional Application Information:
SALARY/BENEFITS: $120,000 per year. Benefits include an employee/employer shared contribution retirement plan, rich, comprehensive insurance plans and paid time off. After one year of employment, employee dependents qualify for tuition waivers to attend Western. The campus has a state of the art fitness center, pool and climbing wall available for a nominal fee. Professional development is encouraged and supported. APPLICATION: Apply online at www.western.edu/jobs (scroll up the page and select the "Apply" link). Required attachments to the application include a letter of application describing your qualifications and thoughts on growing the EM Program, curriculum vitae (resume), transcripts, and names and contact information for a minimum of three references. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable during screening. Official transcripts are required prior to issuing contract. Please direct questions to Peter Sherman, Dean of the School of Business, at psherman@western.edu . Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Western is a residential, public university with an enrollment of 3,000 students who come from across Colorado and all fifty states. Faculty members share a strong commitment to personalized education with the liberal arts as its core. It is a student-oriented, collegial, energetic, and engaged campus and community. The curriculum provides professional flexibility where experiential learning and interdisciplinary approaches are valued. Western is also an advocate of diversity, equity, and inclusivity of all types including ability (physical, mental), social class, racial/ethnic, linguistic, religion, sexual orientation, age, experience, gender, and cultural. Please see our diversity statement , and our DEII Committee charge . The university is located in Gunnison, Colorado, a rural community 200 miles southwest of Denver. At an elevation of 7,700 feet in the southern Rocky Mountains, the Gunnison Valley provides significant year-round outdoor recreational opportunities. Employees have chosen Western because of the quality of life combined with rewarding careers. Visit www.western.edu to learn more about the university. Western Colorado University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse, equitable and inclusive campus.
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Duties :
This position entails recruiting students to the Energy Management Program, mentoring/advising students and student career placement activities, as well as managing industry relations, working with industry executives to ensure program relevancy in the marketplace, affirming program quality and increasing program funding and student placement statistics. Other job duties include:
The creation of program narrative, marketing materials, and value proposition, resulting in elevated program awareness, increased and stable enrollment and positioning. This will also include visiting high schools and recruiting students.
Organizing, hosting, and participating in industry events and conferences.
Managing advisory board relations; leading program strategy, encouraging higher education and private sector collaboration on fundraising, brand development, and program development.
Collaborating with the university foundation identifying fundraising and development opportunities. Seeking funds for program operations from private and public sources.
Serve as main point of contact and communicator for Energy Management students providing clear expectations, deadlines, and opportunities.
Qualifications :
Candidates should have great vision and entrepreneurial drive; have an extensive network of industry relationships; be a strong leader with demonstrated progressive leadership positions in the oil and gas and/or extractive industries; and have had significant experience as a land negotiator. Candidates must be able to leverage these positions for job/internship opportunities and fundraising. Required are strong communication skills, a commitment to undergraduate education, and the desire and ability to be an outstanding student recruiter, mentor, and teacher. A minimum of a bachelor's degree is required; a graduate or law degree is preferred.
Additional Application Information:
SALARY/BENEFITS: $120,000 per year. Benefits include an employee/employer shared contribution retirement plan, rich, comprehensive insurance plans and paid time off. After one year of employment, employee dependents qualify for tuition waivers to attend Western. The campus has a state of the art fitness center, pool and climbing wall available for a nominal fee. Professional development is encouraged and supported. APPLICATION: Apply online at www.western.edu/jobs (scroll up the page and select the "Apply" link). Required attachments to the application include a letter of application describing your qualifications and thoughts on growing the EM Program, curriculum vitae (resume), transcripts, and names and contact information for a minimum of three references. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable during screening. Official transcripts are required prior to issuing contract. Please direct questions to Peter Sherman, Dean of the School of Business, at psherman@western.edu . Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Western is a residential, public university with an enrollment of 3,000 students who come from across Colorado and all fifty states. Faculty members share a strong commitment to personalized education with the liberal arts as its core. It is a student-oriented, collegial, energetic, and engaged campus and community. The curriculum provides professional flexibility where experiential learning and interdisciplinary approaches are valued. Western is also an advocate of diversity, equity, and inclusivity of all types including ability (physical, mental), social class, racial/ethnic, linguistic, religion, sexual orientation, age, experience, gender, and cultural. Please see our diversity statement , and our DEII Committee charge . The university is located in Gunnison, Colorado, a rural community 200 miles southwest of Denver. At an elevation of 7,700 feet in the southern Rocky Mountains, the Gunnison Valley provides significant year-round outdoor recreational opportunities. Employees have chosen Western because of the quality of life combined with rewarding careers. Visit www.western.edu to learn more about the university. Western Colorado University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse, equitable and inclusive campus.
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