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Position Summary Audubon Arizona seeks motivated, energetic interns to assist with wildlife and habitat monitoring on the Bureau of Land Management’s Agua Fria National Monument and other public lands. Interns will assist Audubon biologists conducting surveys for the Western Yellow-billed Cuckoo ( Coccyzus americanus ) to look into the birds’ presence/absence, breeding behavior, and habitat preferences. Interns may also assist with data management, other conservation efforts, and educational programs at the Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center (3131 S Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85040).  All training will be provided. Transportation between the Rio Salado Audubon Center and field sites will also be provided. Positions will last approximately 9 weeks, from mid June through early August and involve approximately  12-20 hours of work per week. Work schedules will be variable and will include some early morning and overnight work. Essential Functions Assist conservation scientists with monitoring, research, and management activites for the Western Yellow-billed Cuckoo and other priority species Navigate survey transects using a GPS unit and tophographic map Conduct point count surveys at multiple locations Hike one to five miles over moderate to difficult terrain Assist with habitat data collection at survey locations Manage and maintain field equipment Assist with data entry and management Assist with Audubon conservation education programs Qualifications and Experience Be a current a high school student or in the summer following your graduating year Be 16 years older (18 or over preferred) Posess a valid driver's license and/or have reliable transportation to/from the Audubon Center, even at odd hours Be able to commit to the entire length of the internship (June 11 through August 10. (Unpaid time off permitted)) Enjoy active, outdoor work including hiking and observing wildlife (training in field methods provided) Have a passion for nature and an interest in environmental issues, birds, wildlife, and conservation Be reliable and punctual Have excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills; be a team player Maintain a professional and friendly attitude even during difficult field conditions Be courteous and respectful of others Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com

JOB SUMMARY   At ADEQ our vision is to be the number one state in the nation in balanced, leading-edge environmental protection; through technical and operational excellence; and radical simplicity for customers and staff. We are looking for employees who are committed to our Agency, passionate to excel in their career and engaged in our mission.  Only this caliber of employee will be successful in driving our Agency towards accomplishing our vision.   We are hiring a  Hydrogeologist  in our Waste Programs Division Remedial Projects Unit .   You will  review hydrogeological data and interpret analytical results ; conduct risk analysis including evaluation, costing and implementation of site remediation. We will rely on you to oversee the strategy involved in technical work and will be a key player for technical oversight and guidance for highly complex facilities and/or project and specific process with an emphasis on hydrogeological principles and practices.   Do you think you have the combination of commitment, passion, and talent to help drive this Agency to realizing our vision? If so,  apply today . To learn more about us, our organizational habits known as the ADEQ Way, our culture, and other positions we have open, visit us at  DEQ/careers   IDEAL CANDIDATE   Ideal candidate will possess: ·           Master’s degree enviro/chemical engineering, hydrology, geology, environmental science/management, environmental studies, earth sciences preferred ·           2-4 years’ experience for level 2; 5 years’ experience for level 3; 8 years’ experience for level 4     (Masters/Doctorate may substitute for 2 years of experience above level 1; Doctorate may substitute for 4 years of experience above level 2) ·           Required for level 4  - Professional Geologist certification through the Arizona Board of Technical Registration or an equivalent organization in a reciprocal jurisdiction ·           40-hr HAZWOPER certification desired ·           Knowledge of bedrock drilling, bedrock hydrogeologic evaluation, mining remediation; knowledge of site sampling techniques; State/Federal environmental regulations; remedial cleanup technologies and cost estimating; subsurface contaminant behavior, including chemical processes and transformation contaminants undergo in the environment ·           Excellent written and oral communication skills; work collaboratively in teams and across organizations ·           Ability to apply statistics to environmental data during decision making process; hydrogeologic evaluation; identify data gaps; Ability to create contaminant maps in GIS, evaluate maps and cross sections and make assumptions regarding contaminant flow across the media; utilize site specific environmental data to create environmental models; present environmental data and findings to the public To Apply:  Search Job Id 37644 at  https://azstatejobs.azdoa.gov/ Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com