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This is a temporary appointment, not to exceed 1039 hours (6 months). 2020 summer season - generally from May-November. Summary Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our greatest natural resource. BLM is seeking a dynamic and energetic individual to join the seasonal team to serve as an Biological Science Technician (Wildlife) for the North Central Montana District Office in Lewistown, Montana. Information about the Lewistown area can be found at   Lewistown Chamber of Commerce . Housing is   not   provided for this position. For additional information about the BLM, please visit   our website . Learn more about this agency Responsibilities Participates in inventories of wildlife and their habitats. Collects data on wildlife number, species, sex, winter kill, movement range, and habitat forage, water and cover. Identifies problems and makes preliminary determination of cause. Participates in habitat improvement projects such as planting shrubs, trees and grasses and weed control. Participates in construction projects such as water developments, and fencing. Compiles and organizes survey data, prepares narratives and reports; enters and receives data from automated databases. GS-06:  Performs the full range of aid type and a variety of technical duties in wildlife programs. Serves as crew-member and occasionally crew lead for specific projects. Work may include but is not limited to: Researches, compiles, and tabulates wildlife inventory data (population reproducing performance, food habits, prey densities, and habitat distribution, etc.); analyzes findings and proposes project need. May lead lower graded technicians/aids in the collection of field data, including counts from fixed-wing aircraft or helicopters, vegetation surveys, (raptor) nesting surveys, and prey censusing; lays out boundaries, requirements, equipment needed, etc., for each participant; verifies accuracy of data collected in the field; compiles results. Interprets aerial photos, land-sat imagery, and topographic maps to determine land use and vegetation distribution; plots, maps, and photos nest/herd breeding sites. Enters and retrieves data from automated databases. Responsible for processing samples and specimens brought in from the field; including organizing food or habitat samples and transporting injured wildlife. GS-07:   Performs the full range of aid type and a variety of technical duties in wildlife programs. Serves as crew-member and occasionally crew lead for specific projects. Work may include but is not limited to: On-the-ground inventories of wildlife and their habitat, analyzes data and reports findings; determines factors such as occupancy and fate of reproductive efforts for selected sites, feed habits, mortality, success of growth, and adult and young behavior. Prepares reports and makes recommendations to management on the field findings. Determines likely impacts of minerals exploration, development, and operation, realty actions, recreational activities, forestry and range development or improvement projects on wildlife and their habitat. Provides information and prepares preliminary analysis of impacts on wildlife for inclusion in environmental documents. Conducts compliance checks on minerals exploration, development, and operations, realty actions, and range improvement projects to evaluate impacts and assure conformation with mitigation measures; confers with offending party to resolve nonconformance situations. Plans, aids in designing, and lays out projects for wildlife habitat improvement. Reviews forestry, watershed, and range improvement project proposals for compatibility with wildlife needs and recommends to Biologist’s construction specifications or modifications needed to safeguard or enhance wildlife habitat quality. Enters and retrieves data from automated databases. Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com !

This is a temporary appointment, not to exceed 1039 hours (6 months). 2020 summer season - generally from April/May-October/November. Summary Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our greatest natural resource. BLM is seeking a dynamic and energetic individual to serve as a seasonal Park Ranger (Interpretive) at the historical site of Pompey's Pillar National Monument. Pompey's Pillar is located about 30 miles east of Billings MT. Information about the Billings area can be found at   Billings Chamber of Commerce . Housing is   not   provided for this position. Learn more about this agency Responsibilities For additional information about the BLM, please visit   our website . This is NOT a  Law Enforcement position. Park Rangers (Interpretation) support the Bureau of Land Management's recreation program. Duties of this position focus on guiding a variety of age groups on interactive, interpretive hikes that explore the natural and cultural history; developing, maintaining, and presenting educational displays, curriculum, and interpretive materials; staffing various educational events; interacting with a variety with a variety of age groups presenting interpretive programs. Programs include orientation talks, environmental education, geological formation, conducted walks, and demonstrations. In addition, duties may include working work with the public to respond to visitor inquiries, answering telephones, collecting fees, providing information, and conducting permit compliance and safety inspections; responding to emergency situations; participating in evaluating visitor use patterns, preparing and maintaining recreation sites, and monitoring condition of sites and natural and cultural resources. Physical Demands Work Environment:   The work may be performed outdoors in rugged terrain; to include very steep, wet, muddy, rough, uneven or rocky surfaces; positions require physical exertions, such as, bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities. Individuals should be capable of working alone, or with other people, during early morning hours, night, or during the day. Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com !

Summary Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our greatest natural resource. For additional information about the BLM, please visit   our website . This position is located in the North Central Montana District Office, Glasgow Field Office, located in Glasgow, Montana. Information about Glasgow and surrounding area can be found at  Glasgow Chamber of Commerce . Learn more about this agency Responsibilities The incumbent is responsible for performing a variety of duties including, but not limited to, the following:   1. Collecting ecological data with an emphasis on seasonal habitat characteristics of sage grouse.   2. Performing ecological investigations, requiring field sampling, and analysis of computerized data.   3. Selecting, training and mentoring seasonal crews to collect and enter vegetation data using established protocols and databases.   4. Ensuring consistent data collection and entry to meet local, regional, and national priorities.   5. Summarizing sagebrush/grassland ecology research in order to simplify technology transfers to land managers by obtaining research results through timely literature review, correspondence, personal contacts, attendance at professional meetings and symposia, and coordination with the sagebrush/grassland research community.   6. Providing sound professional judgment and scientific knowledge to solve problems and recommend solutions with alternatives.   7. Attending meetings of technical and scientific groups at the local or regional level where sage grouse habitat ecology and ecosystem management are discussed.   8. Working with resource specialists in the determination and formulation of long and short-term habitat management objectives for the North Central Montana District Office, and integrating sagebrush/grassland ecology into the District's Approved Resource Management Plan implementation activities, including recommendations for NEPA analysis. Physical Demands:  Work during field season requires strenuous physical effort and ability to periodically work long hours in the field participating in data collection or ecological assessments. Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com !

Duties Summary This position is located in the Vegetation Management and Forestry (TFBV) organization, of Internal Operations (TFB), Transmission Field Services (TF), Transmission Services (T) of the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA). A successful candidate in this position will serve as Natural Resource Specialist responsible for planning and carrying out project management activities in support of right-of-way (ROW) and access road projects within the assigned region. Learn more about this agency Responsibilities As a Natural Resource Specialist, you will: Plan and carry out vegetation management activities in support of Rights-of-Way (ROW) and access road projects. Develop and implement short-term and long-term regional (multi-district) management plan for vegetation control. Develop and prioritize annual, out-year, and special project schedules, budgets, and requests or the vegetation management and access road programs, coordinating planned activities with affected departments (e.g., Transmission Line Maintenance, Realty, Environment, Contracting) to identify and resolve critical issues, avoid regional and system conflicts, and insure project success. Prepare site-specific vegetation management prescriptions and related Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) checklists (or ROW management plans) consistent with guidance provided by the BPA Transmission System Vegetation Management Program FEIS and related National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements. Serve as a project manager on ROW and access road projects.  Review transmission line corridors and construction projects for compliance with line maintenance standards for ROW clearing, access road erosion control, and structure site vegetation. Serve as a Contracting O ice Representative (COR) and monitor performance and compliance with contract specifications. Develop and maintain regional (multi-district) vegetation management and access road program data that includes annual work plans, project tracking spreadsheets, environmental analysis checklists, statements of work, prescription sheets, herbicide forms, access road request forms, and an access road data dictionary in a manner consistent with the reporting requirements of the BPA system as a whole including all regions.  Serve as a technical expert in vegetation and ROW management to various internal groups, outside agencies, and the public as issues arise within the region including negotiation, coordination with county-weed boards and other entities (e.g., Army Corps, Forest Service, state departments of natural resources, Bureau of Reclamation, etc.). Respond to inquiries, from a broad range of sources, on sensitive issues involving vegetation control methods, herbicide application, protection of cultural resources and other related issues. Initiate, negotiate, and maintain cooperative agreements with public and private landowners (including dispute resolutions), other agencies such as the USFWS, or Native American Tribes regarding ROW management and maintenance practices. Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com !

Summary This position, located within the Montana VA Healthcare System, Fort Harrison, ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations governing air emissions, hazardous materials, non-hazardous and hazardous waste, oil spills, water quality, and the storage of regulated substances (e.g. petroleum products, chemicals, and wastes), among other areas, and works to alleviate the adverse impacts of human activities on the environment. Learn more about this agency Responsibilities Administers the Green Environmental Management System (GEMS) program; Completes permits and leads facility self-assessments, inspections, and other environmental investigations; Advises senior management on status of environmental programs and recommends changes in the design of facility work programs to meet new environmental requirements; Schedules and leads environmental audits to identify and evaluate program implementation and compliance activities; Trains and provides instruction on a variety of subjects related to specific and specialized environmental topics; Conducts site inspections, collects data, review documents, analyzes evidence, evaluates results, writes reports and recommends corrective action or procedures for compliance; and, Performs all other duties as assigned. Work Schedule:   Monday thru Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives:   Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report:   Not Required Travel Required 25% or less - Travel is 25% or less for EOC rounds, program audits/inspections. Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com !

This is a temporary appointment, not to exceed 1039 hours (6 months). 2020 summer season - generally from May-November. Summary Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our greatest natural resource. BLM is seeking a dynamic and energetic individual to join the seasonal team to serve as a Biological Science Technician (Plants) for the Billings Field Office in Billings, Montana.  Information about the Billings Area can be found at  www.billingschamber.com . Housing is not provided for this position. For additional information about the BLM, please visit   Our website . Learn more about this agency Responsibilities Biology Technicians (Plants) make observations and record data relating to plant studies; documents occurrence and distribution of identified species; inventories rare and endangered species habitat; participate in environmental studies documenting factors affecting plant species and habitat; they lead or conduct field searches for populations of sensitive, threatened or endangered plant species; photograph, collect and mount plant specimens encountered at different stages of development; collect ecological site information for population distribution, condition, trend, associated species, geology, soil type and prepare reports. Work is performed in an outdoor environment that ranges from very cold and wet to very hot and dry. This work may require physical exertion over very steep, wet, muddy, slippery, rough, uneven or rocky surfaces; and also may include bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, and similar activities. Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com !

This is a temporary appointment, not to exceed 1039 hours (6 months). 2020 summer season - generally from May-November. Summary Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our greatest natural resource. BLM is seeking a dynamic and energetic individual to join the seasonal team to serve as a Range Technician (Monitoring) for the Billings Field Office in Billings, Montana. Information about this area can be found at the   Billings Chamber of Commerce  website.  Housing is   not   provided for this position. For additional information about the BLM, please visit   Our website . Learn more about this agency Responsibilities The Range Technician (Monitoring) works under the supervision and guidance of professional range and natural resource specialists to provide technical support and assistance in range conservation, range management and range improvement.  In addition to serving as a crew member or crew lead for specific projects, the specific duties are: implementing and coordinating Assessment, Inventory and Monitoring (AIM) procedures; plant identification and/or soil classification; inputting and extracting data for reporting, planning and analysis; completing range condition and trend studies, utilization, actual use, climatological and other allotment evaluation studies; ensuring stipulation compliance for grazing permits and leases; assisting in grazing lease and permit preparation and range administration; assisting with automated billing, updating case files and allotment files; and preparing range transfer documents. Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com !

MCC’s Conservation Intern (CI) program provides opportunities for young adults to gain professional experience in a conservation-related field.  Conservation Interns serve at partnering federal/state agencies, nonprofits, tribal offices, and other community-based conservation organizations across Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Idaho. The Conservation Intern program is designed to make a measurable difference in local conservation efforts while strengthening the professional experience of our members. Interns are placed individually with a partner organization and work under the direct supervision of the Host Site Supervisor, while coordinating with MCC staff to ensure successful completion of the program objectives.  CIs serve on a variety of projects including GPS and GIS projects, habitat enhancement/restoration, data analysis, public outreach and education, trails projects, research, and invasive species management. 

Locations : Glasgow, MT Malta, MT Summary Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our greatest natural resource. BLM is seeking a dynamic and energetic individual to join the seasonal team to serve as a Range Aid/Technician for the Glasgow Field Office, with a duty station of Malta or Glasgow, Montana. Information about this area can be found at  https://www.glasgowchamber.net/  and  http://maltachamber.com/ Housing is   not   provided for this position. For additional information about the BLM, please visit   Our website . Learn more about this agency Responsibilities Range Technicians work under the supervision and guidance of professional range and natural resource specialists providing technical support and assistance in range conservation, range management, and range improvement. Performs the following or duties of similar complexity: GS-04/05 Monitors distribution and movement of livestock. Observes, records, and reports any signs of unauthorized grazing use/trespass animals and assists in roundup of trespass livestock. Makes observations of wildlife use. Serves as a team member for range inventory efforts. Includes duties such as mapper and entails collecting, compiling, and recording vegetation data on each site write-up area (SWA). Assists with vegetation counts by species and/or life form from small plots or transects to determine such information as survival of seedlings, species present, distribution of plants, volume of growth. Provides impressions of range conditions, and similar observations. Collects and records data in range studies such as condition and trend use, utilization, actual use, and climatological data. Collects, compiles, and records water sources data (wells, pipelines, reservoirs, etc.) and boundary lines (allotments, fences, natural barriers, etc.) for range inventory mapping efforts. Inputs data on grazing allotments into the automated system. Provides assistance in identifying needed improvement projects (wells, reservoirs, fences, vegetation projects, etc.) and inspecting/inventorying condition of existing projects. Occasionally uses an engineer’s level or transit and/or GPS as well as instruments needed to make rough measurements necessary in locating conservation projects in relation to established markers, computes yardage of simple earth dams and dikes or similar projects. Travel Required Occasional travel - Travel to the field will be required. The amount of overnight travel to be determined by the nature of the work. Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com !

Summary Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our greatest natural resource. BLM is seeking a dynamic and energetic individual to join the seasonal team to serve as an Range Aid/Technician for the Eastern Montana/Dakotas District Office in Miles City, Montana. Information about the Miles City area can be found at   Miles City Chamber of Commerce . Housing is   not   provided for this position. For additional information about the BLM, please visit   our website . Learn more about this agency Responsibilities Range Aids or Technicians work under the supervision and guidance of professional range and natural resource specialists providing technical support and assistance in range conservation, range management, and range improvement. Performs the following or duties of similar complexity: GS-03:   Incumbent uses knowledge of the most basic or commonly used rules, procedures, or operations to perform a few repetitive tasks common to the range program to support the work of higher graded technicians and Rangeland Management Specialists. Takes feed-lot census of permittees’ livestock before the grazing season and counts livestock entering the grazing area. Reports violations or problems to supervisor. Detects trespass animals. Incumbent also uses instruments needed to make rough measurements necessary in locating conservation projects in relation to established markers. Makes vegetation counts from small plots to determine such information as survival of seedlings, species, distribution of plants, and volume of growth. GS-04:   Monitors distribution and movement of livestock. Observes, records, and reports any signs of unauthorized grazing use/trespass animals and assists in roundup of trespass livestock. Makes observations of wildlife use. Serves as a team member for range inventory efforts. Includes duties such as mapper and entails collecting, compiling, and recording vegetation data on each site write-up area (SWA). Assists with vegetation counts by species and/or life form from small plots or transects to determine such information as survival of seedlings, species present, distribution of plants, and volume of growth. Provides impressions of range conditions, and similar observations. Collects and records data in range studies such as condition and trend use, utilization, actual use, and climatological data. Collects, compiles, and records water sources data (wells, pipelines, reservoirs, etc.) and boundary lines (allotments, fences, natural barriers, etc.) for range inventory mapping efforts. Inputs data on grazing allotments into the automated system. Provides assistance in identifying needed improvement projects (wells, reservoirs, fences, vegetation projects, etc.) and inspecting/inventorying condition of existing projects. Occasionally uses an engineer’s level or transit and/or GPS as well as instruments needed to make rough measurements necessary in locating conservation projects in relation to established markers, computes yardage of simple earth dams and dikes or similar projects. Physical Demands Work Environment:   Work performed in an office environment is sedentary with adequate lighting and ventilation. Much of the time is spent in the field requiring a considerable amount of walking, riding, stooping, bending and lifting with exposure to extremes of heat and cold, rough terrain, insects, wildlife, and other hazards are common. Adherence to all safety procedures is required. Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com !

Summary Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our greatest natural resource. BLM is seeking a dynamic and energetic individual to join the seasonal team to serve as an Range Technician for the Western Montana District Office in Dillon, Montana. Information about the Dillon area can be found at   Dillon Chamber of Commerce . Housing is   not   provided for this position. For additional information about the BLM, please visit   our website . Learn more about this agency Responsibilities Range Technicians work under the supervision and guidance of professional range and natural resource specialists providing technical support and assistance in range conservation, range management, and range improvement. Performs the following or duties of similar complexity: GS-04/05: Monitors distribution and movement of livestock. Observes, records, and reports any signs of unauthorized grazing use/trespass animals and assists in roundup of trespass livestock. Makes observations of wildlife use. Serves as a team member for range inventory efforts. Includes duties such as mapper and entails collecting, compiling, and recording vegetation data on each site write-up area (SWA). Assists with vegetation counts by species and/or life form from small plots or transects to determine such information as survival of seedlings, species present, distribution of plants, and volume of growth. Provides impressions of range conditions, and similar observations. Collects and records data in range studies such as condition and trend use, utilization, actual use, and climatological data. Collects, compiles, and records water sources data (wells, pipelines, reservoirs, etc.) and boundary lines (allotments, fences, natural barriers, etc.) for range inventory mapping efforts. Inputs data on grazing allotments into the automated system. Provides assistance in identifying needed improvement projects (wells, reservoirs, fences, vegetation projects, etc.) and inspecting/inventorying condition of existing projects. Occasionally uses an engineer’s level or transit and/or GPS as well as instruments needed to make rough measurements necessary in locating conservation projects in relation to established markers, computes yardage of simple earth dams and dikes or similar projects. Physical Demands Work Environment:   Work performed in an office environment is sedentary with adequate lighting and ventilation. Much of the time is spent in the field requiring a considerable amount of walking, riding, stooping, bending and lifting with exposure to extremes of heat and cold, rough terrain, insects, wildlife, and other hazards are common. Adherence to all safety procedures is required. Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com !

Job Description CDM Smith’s Helena office is looking for an Environmental Engineering Intern to join our team! You'll be working with a dynamic team of industry leading engineers on a diverse portfolio of public, federal, and industrial projects. Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Students will work closely with senior engineers to research environmental information to support analyses and design. They will evaluate data to determine usability in for analyses and modeling. Students will also assist in developing documents and presentations to disseminate study information. Will assist with fieldwork to collect environmental data in Butte, MT. They may also be exposure to ArcGIS, AutoCAD, Excel and Access software to display, analyze and manage data. Minimum Qualifications Currently enrolled and taking courses toward a Bachelors in Environmental Engineering or a related engineering field is required. Students with 2 years of coursework completed are preferred. Some knowledge of ArcGIS, AutoCAD, Excel and Access is also pre Assignment Category Fulltime-Temporary Amount of Travel Required 30% EEO Statement We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate—as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com !

Job Description CDM Smith’s Raleigh, NC office is looking for an Environmental Engineering Intern to join our team! You'll be working with a dynamic team of industry leading engineers on a diverse portfolio of public, federal, and industrial projects. Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Students will work closely with senior engineers to research environmental information to support analyses and design. They will evaluate data to determine usability in for analyses and modeling. Students will also assist in developing documents and presentations to disseminate study information. Will assist with fieldwork to collect environmental data in Butte, MT. They may also be exposure to ArcGIS, AutoCAD, Excel and Access software to display, analyze and manage data. Minimum Qualifications Currently enrolled and taking courses toward a Bachelors in Environmental Engineering or a related engineering field is required. Students with 2 years of coursework completed are preferred. Some knowledge of ArcGIS, AutoCAD, Excel and Access is also pre Assignment Category Fulltime-Temporary Amount of Travel Required 30% EEO Statement We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate—as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com !