Job Tag: Conservation

RES is looking for a Wetland Scientist – Ecology Lead, based out of our Richmond, VA office.

The mission: you will lead and mentor our Richmond ecology team (3+ people) and oversee project delivery from our Ecology division. The right candidate will have PROVEN TECHNICAL SKILLS and experience delivering quality projects. Strong MANAGEMENT skills are required, as well as a passion for wetland and stream ecology.
What your day-to-day might look like?

Provide supervision and mentoring for our Virginia staff on wetland delineations and mitigation monitoring events.
Prepare and/or QAQC reports pertaining to the establishment and monitoring of mitigation sites, pre-JD applications, impact permit applications, and other regulatory submittals.
Coordinate with federal and state agencies.
Be an internal resource on current best practices and regulatory guidelines.
Provide technical guidance on new ecological restoration pursuits.
30% field/ 70% office

Qualifications

We would love to talk to you if you have the following qualifications:

7+ of experience in ecological consulting services
3+ years Waters of the U.S. delineation experience
3+ years staff supervision experience
Strong working knowledge of plant identification, vegetation surveys, and soil descriptions in the Mid-Atlantic region.
Basic understanding of stream and wetland restoration design principles
Experience working with federal and state resource and regulatory agency personnel and various permitting processes

What will make you stand out?

Certifications such as PWD, PWS, or permits for endangered species collection
MS in an applicable environmental science field
Experience with HOBOware and well monitoring
Experience with Trimble GPS units, ArcGIS, and/or other ESRI data collection software.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Performs field inspections and related administrative work in the area of soil erosion control.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
An employee in this class performs work related to the implementation of the soil erosion control program. Examples of work include providing technical information to citizens, reviewing construction plans for soil erosion control compliance, issuing grading permits, and inspecting and monitoring construction site erosion control devices for proper functionality. Work is supervised by the Soil Erosion Control Chief and is evaluated by direct observations, personal conferences, citizen feedback and inspection of completed work.
Examples of Duties

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Duties and Tasks
• Reviews soil erosion control plans submitted by engineers, architects and surveyors for compliance with procedures and ordinance requirements
• Issues grading permits, collects permit fees and issues receipts of transactions
• Makes on-site inspections of soil erosion control devices after installation; advises property owners of deficiencies in erosion control devices and seeding-stabilization and inspects landscaping installation
• Provides technical and code advice to contractors, developers, departmental staff, and the public as it relates to soil erosion control
• Interprets and enforces soil erosion control ordinances
• Prepares soil erosion data for rezoning requests
• Performs related work assigned

RECRUITMENT STANDARDS
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• General knowledge of the County’s zoning, subdivision, and erosion control regulations
• General knowledge and practical usage of GIS and Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to work with and convey ideas effectively to technical design personnel
• Ability to interpret ordinances and communicate effectively orally and in-writing to the lay person
• Ability to communicate effectively with various individuals and groups in the course of work

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an environmental curriculum such as Natural Resources, Environmental Science, Soil Conservation, Forestry, Agronomy or related field from an accredited college or university; OR,
Associate’s degree in in any of the above-listed curricula, AND, two years of field experience in soil erosion control inspections, watershed compliance, or closely related experience.
Must possess a valid driver license.

The Forest Stewards Guild is hiring a full-time Project Coordinator position in Santa Fe, New Mexico to support field data collection, GIS operations, data management, statistical analysis and data reporting related to landscape monitoring for the Guild’s Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Program (CFLRP) projects. As a key member of the staff running the Guild’s CFLRPs, your position will ensure that the projects meet objectives to restore forests and watersheds to desired conditions and ecological integrity. Candidates should have strong analytical and organization skills, knowledge and experience in ecological monitoring and conservation, a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, and a desire to advance creative solutions to better understand the complexity of forest and watershed management.

The Ecological Monitoring Coordinator will support strategic, landscape-scale, cross-boundary forest management as part of the Rio Chama CFLRP that began in early 2022, and the Zuni Mountains CFLRP. The Coordinator will be responsible for maintaining various forms of monitoring data, analyzing and preparing data for reports, working collaboratively with multiple partners, and assisting model runs to understand how forest and watershed treatments are impacting landscape resilience.

The successful candidate will work with Guild staff, partners, and members of the 2-3-2 Cohesive Strategy Partnership (www.232partnership.org) to identify existing data sources, collect and manage field data, and analyze monitoring data using spatial tools like GIS and statistical tools such as Excel and R. The Coordinator will organize cross-boundary, cross-jurisdictional data sharing and analysis to promote landscape monitoring across tribal, federal, state, and privately managed lands in northern NM and southern CO. In addition, the Coordinator will apply best practices to develop monitoring and evaluation methods that enhance our efforts. As additional project needs are identified, the Coordinator will collaboratively develop solutions to move project outcomes forward. The successful candidate will help fulfill the Guild’s mission of ecological forestry in the Southwest United States and advance existing projects as needed by providing staff support for other forest conservation projects in the region.

The successful candidate will have a degree in forestry, ecology, natural resource management, geography, geographic information systems, statistics, or related field with professional experience. This individual will have excellent organizational, communication, and written skills, the ability to work outdoors in remote locations, and a desire to support ecological forestry. Previous experience managing data and working collaboratively with diverse partners in the Southwest, is highly desirable.

Among other duties as assigned, the successful individual will:

Independently manage their own project work-flow and collaborate with a team using software such as Asana, Slack, and Microsoft Teams.
Refine and implement shared monitoring protocols across the CFLRP landscape to assess social, ecological, economic objectives.
Develop and improve data organization and storage methods, appropriate to data type.
Collect and analyze monitoring data using comprehensive all lands forest and fuels decision management support software, including mapping and modeling add-ons.
Leverage existing data sources and monitoring efforts to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the monitoring program.
Support vegetation map updates based on forest treatments and disturbances.
Design and develop ArcGIS geodatabases and web mapping applications.
Assist with the installation of GIS software and the configuration of field data collection equipment.
Lead statistical analysis of ecological monitoring data, including factoring in multiple variables, to understand change over time, with support from other staff and partners.
Support project reporting and information sharing to diverse audiences by producing figures and maps of data and analyses.
As projects require, work in variable weather conditions, in remote locations, on difficult or hazardous terrain, and in other physically demanding environments.
Maintain and grow partnerships for Southwest programs.
As needed and desired, may support Guild prescribed fire operations.
As needed, may support other CFLRP or collaborative forestry projects.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in forestry, ecology, natural resource management, geography, geographic information systems, statistics, or related field with professional experience.
Experience with geographic information systems (GIS) technologies and products, including ESRI ArcGIS software, extensions, and ArcGIS Online.
Ability to develop and analyze spatial information with GIS and the design principles of geodatabases.
Experience managing a data repository and organizational schema for project and monitoring data.
Experience developing QA/QC protocols for various forms of data.
Experience applying statistical methods.
Experience analyzing ecological data using statistical software such as R.
Experience collaborating with multiple diverse partners and stakeholders.
Clear verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work both independently and with a team.
Strong organizational skills.
Strong technical writing skills.
Effective knowledge of common software applications.
Valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of or experience in Southwest ecosystems.
Certified UAV pilot with experience collecting and processing imagery.
Experience using FragStats.
Experience with disseminating scientific and complex project information to the public.
Experience working with wildland and/or prescribed fire.
Master’s degree in fire ecology, forestry, environmental science, biology, geography, statistics, or other natural resources field, or five years equivalent experience of professional work.

The Town of Breckenridge Open Space and Trails Division is seeking dedicated and customer service oriented individuals for the position of Open Space & Trails Naturalist – Summer Seasonal. Individuals in this position are responsible for educating the public about Cucumber Gulch, redirecting visitors during the annual closure of the Gulch, conducting research and data collection in coordination with Open Space staff and contractors, and educating and communicating information about local natural resources.

The primary purpose is education and communication with the public about Cucumber Gulch, a sensitive rare fen wetland and wildlife preserve in Breckenridge. Implementation of programs and services involves being an ambassador for Open Space & Trails by communicating the division’s research and management activities, collecting data and information on visitors and trail usage, maintaining trail and wildlife cameras, and assisting in wildlife research studies. Other duties include performing light maintenance, driving town vehicles within non-commercial limits, interfacing with the general public and businesses, enforcing division policies and procedures, and ensuring safety. The incumbent will also be required to provide customer service and must be capable of walking up to five (5) miles per day. This is a position of significant customer service impact.

Essential Job Functions

For additional information regarding this position including important roles, essential job functions and duties, knowledge, skills and abilities required, materials and equipment used, working environment, and physical activity required, please view the full position description.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must be at least 18 years of age, with a High School diploma.
Experience working with Microsoft software such as Excel, Word and Outlook.
Ability to pass a background check, including an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record review.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES OR EQUIPMENT REQUIRED

Valid Colorado Driver’s License required within one month of employment.
CPR/First Aid, AED and Preventing Disease Transmission (PDT) Certification required within 60 days of hire.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school in Natural Resource Management, Environmental Education, Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, or a related field preferred.
Experience teaching skills related to outdoor recreation, environmental education, or other pertinent outdoor activities desired.

Additional Information

Typical Hiring Pay Range: $20.50 – $21.75 per hour.

Ohio State is seeking 2 field technicians for a project examining the distribution and diet of Eastern whip-poor-wills in the Midwest. Field work will consist of conducting surveys for whip-poor-wills, capturing individuals for diet sampling, and trapping moths to assess food availability. In addition, technicians will assist with data entry and management. Work will take place throughout the breeding distribution of whip-poor-wills in Ohio and Michigan. Field work will primarily take place around sunrise and sunset, as well as during night-time hours. Extensive travel to sites will be involved, often requiring camping.

Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience. 1-2 years of relevant experience required. 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred; extensive experience with bird banding, including extraction, set up and take down, safe handling, and collecting morphological measurements; at least one of the individuals must possess sufficient experience to be sub-permitted on state and federal banding permits; willingness to spend extensive hours outdoors, including during nighttime hours; ability to identify birds North American birds by sight and sound; ability to drive a state vehicle.

JOB DESCRIPTION: This position is part of a partnership between Pheasants Forever and Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Under the daily direction of Iowa DNR staff, the incumbent will conduct habitat management work on public wildlife areas. The PF Wildlife Management Specialist is expected to perform a variety of semi-skilled maintenance and technical tasks at a wildlife management unit. The employee is expected to display a high level of initiative and commitment towards completing assignments efficiently. Employees in this position will work with other wildlife unit personnel and be under the general direction of the Wildlife Biologist. The job duties of this position include general wildlife management activities on State owned wildlife areas within the assigned unit counties. Overnight travel will occasionally be required on special projects outside of the assigned unit counties, especially during the fall months.

Examples of typical job duties may include:

Perform general wildlife management activities including: Wetland management, prairie management, native prairie seeding, food plot development, edge feathering, tree/brush removal, spraying, disking, mowing, etc., using large farm machinery, chainsaws, and other hand tools.
Prescribed fire implementation for ecological purposes. This duty will require fire-line construction, fire-line holding, and mop-up activities. Performance of these tasks will require the employee to periodically work under physically stressful and adverse conditions. Proficiency in the use of basic wildland firefighting equipment will be needed.
Wildlife Surveys & Monitoring including: Waterfowl banding, deer spotlight routes, August roadside surveys, spring bird point counts, fall quail covey counts, chronic wasting disease sampling, etc. Collecting of biological data occasionally will require early or late in the day work scheduling.
General area maintenance involving mowing, sign posting, fence building, fence removal, tree/brush control, noxious weed control, etc. These activities require the ability to use simple power equipment; drills, saws, hand tools, chain saws, trimmers, small mowers etc.
Special assignments may require some overnight travel as part of a crew, to accomplish large scale fence removal, fence building or tree removal projects outside of the assigned unit counties. These assignments will require the ability to work well with others, work out of doors under all types of weather conditions, and to withstand physically demanding work, i.e., lifting, bending and hauling.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

College graduate with a degree in wildlife biology, animal ecology, or another closely related natural resource field.
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Able to travel on overnight duties.
Work with minimal supervision; demonstrate responsible behavior and attention to detail.
Must have a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.
Able to work alone or as part of a team, with the public, in all conditions, on weekends, holidays, nights, and evenings as required.
Exhibit honesty and integrity. Follow policy and cooperate with supervisors and co-workers.
Display a high level of initiative, effort and commitment towards completing assignments efficiently.

The Environmental Technician is responsible for field work, landscape construction, invasive plant management, installation of bioengineering materials, and restoration and establishment of native plant communities. S/he utilizes hand/power tools and equipment for the express purpose of protecting and restoring the integrity and biodiversity of our unique natural ecosystems using safe and effective invasive plant management techniques.
Responsibilities

Rake, weed, treat and remove invasive species;
Conduct planting of native herbaceous plugs, shrubs and trees; dig holes, prepare organic soil amendments, insert plants, water, fill holes;
Haul or spread topsoil, and spread straw over seeded soil to hold soil in place;
Gather and dispose of uprooted vegetative debris;
Install biodegradable erosion control materials;
Mix and apply herbicides using wiper or spray equipment;
Seed and fertilize restoration areas;
Prune or trim trees, shrubs, or hedges, using shears, pruners, or chain saws;
Use hand tools, such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws, hedge or brush trimmers, or axes;
Maintain and perform minor repairs of tools and equipment;
Run, maneuver, navigate, or drive vehicles or mechanized devices and equipment, such as passenger vehicles, brush mowers, chain saws or skid steers;
Comply with all safety rules, regulations and standards as well as all WED policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Required licenses: Valid Driver’s License; Valid DOT Medical Card (to be acquired within 30 days of hire); MA Pesticide Applicator License (to be acquired within 60 days of hire); Hoisting and Hydraulics License (to be acquired within 60 days of hire)
High school diploma or GED certificate
1+ year of experience in a similar role
Experience with/knowledge of machines and tools, including their design, use, repair, and maintenance
Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to work respectfully as a team with co-workers
Timely and dependable attendance
Strong communication skills
This job will require daily outdoor strenuous activity in a variety of adverse weather conditions year-round. It will have exposure to occupational hazards such as tick-borne illnesses, biting and stinging insects
This position is defined as a Safety-Sensitive Position at WED and would be subject to our random drug and alcohol testing program
Typical day begins at 6:45am. Overtime may be required and work schedules may include occasional Saturdays during peak season. Job may require periodic overnight travel. Information regarding work schedules will be discussed during interviews.

Pennsylvania Resources Council (PRC) is Pennsylvania’s oldest grassroots environmental organization. Since 1939, we have worked to protect the Commonwealth’s resources for future generations through environmental education, recycling, waste diversion programs, anti-litter campaigns, and much more.

This position serves as the lead for the Growing Greener Communities (GGC) Watershed Initiative, helping to coordinate and streamline collaborative work with several partner organizations. Targeting the Darby Creek and Cobbs Creek Watersheds, the initiative focuses on reducing residential lawn grasses by installing small scale green stormwater infrastructure (GSI), such as rain gardens, to increase habitat and improve infiltration within the densely developed watershed. The environmental program coordinator will help meet the growing demand for the partners’ stormwater education and GSI services, develop a rain garden apprenticeship program, produce content for the GGC website, and conduct environmental education programming.

For more information on this position and how to apply, please visit https://prc.org/prc/office-locations/employment/

The UCLA Center for Healthy Climate Solutions (C-Solutions) focuses on protecting people and communities from the effects of climate change. The center equips decision makers with solutions that will reduce inequities and benefit their economy, environment, and health. Alongside their partners, the center uses evidence-based best practices that improve health and resilience, now and for generations to come.

The Managing Director for Center for Healthy Climate Solutions is responsible for managing the Center’s operations, development, management and implementation of ongoing and new research programs carried out by the Co-Directors and overall research program. The incumbent will have five key areas of responsibility: (1) refine and implement an organizational strategic plan for the execution of the UCLA Center for Healthy Climate Solutions’ (C-Solutions) goals; (2) manage C-Solutions’ fundraising, partnerships, and outreach efforts; (3) recruit and supervise Center staff (4) build the public presence; and (5) maximize the impact of internal and other relevant center research findings for use by communities, policymakers, media, and the general public.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Develops vision and establishes an agenda to achieve center objectives. Collaborates across multiple centers, organizations, research and academic groups. Provides leadership in identifying and engaging funders, donors, communities, government, and policy makers. Formulates programmatic strategies and goals, directs long-term planning, and develops policies and procedures.

Requirements Include:
Master’s level degree or above in public health, health policy, environmental health sciences, environmental science policy and management, global health, public policy, or a related field, with at least 5 years of management experience that includes oversight of staff or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Demonstrated expertise with program building within a leading academic institution for handling administrative, budgetary, human resources and financial principles and practices.

Strong knowledge about climate change and health, including key organizations and individuals working in the field.

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Wildlife Conservation is recruiting for a Wildlife Biologist 1/2 located in McGrath!

What you will be doing:

This position serves as the Assistant Area Biologist for a 55,000 square mile area in Game Management Units 19, 21A and 21E. Management projects are primarily related to moose, however there are also ongoing caribou, bison, sheep and muskox monitoring projects. This position provides a strong presence at the public interface with a diverse array of wildlife users and requires extensive knowledge of hunting and trapping regulations as well as collaboration with federal agencies and local groups interested in wildlife within the area.

Our organization, mission, and culture:

The Division of Wildlife Conservation’s mission is to conserve and enhance Alaska’s wildlife and habitats and provide for a wide range of public uses and benefits. This position is defined by our core services that maintain and enhance opportunities to hunt, trap, and view wildlife because it helps to provide people an opportunity to gain knowledge and appreciation for Alaska’s wildlife, its management, and ways to interact with wildlife safely and ethically.

The Alaska Department of Fish & Game strives for a diverse and inclusive workforce where safety and well being are paramount and employees at all levels promote a culture where everyone is valued, treated equitably, and treated respectfully.

Benefits of joining our team:

This position offers an incredible opportunity to manage diverse wildlife populations and work alongside a dedicated team of professionals. McGrath is a great communtiy to live in with exceptional outdoor recreation activities literally at your door step. Housing and utilities are provided as part of this position which is a significant benefit. The house is a small 3 bedroom with access to a garden, the river, and a shop and garage. Moving expenses will also be paid for the succeful applicant. While there is tremendous opportunity for career development and advancement, McGrath can be considered a destination job that will provide years of meaningful and fulfillling work opportunities.

The working conditions you can expect:

This position is located in McGrath Alaska, a small community of approximately 300 people on the Kuskokwim River. The office has a total staff of 3 with beautiful views of both the river and surrounding area. Except for a few local roads within the villages the area is entirely roadless. The community of McGrath has a reputation throughout the Kuskokwim River drainage as a desirable place to live. As a hub community for the upper Kuskokwim, access to services is greater than normally found in villages of the same size. The area offers exceptional opportunities to pursue a variety of outdoor activities. This coupled with an extremely diverse and interesting job will provide the successful applicant with a rewarding and exciting career opportunity.

Who we are looking for:
The ideal applicant will possess most or all of the following experience.

Experience managing or researching wildlife species, including planning and conducting aerial surveys and analyzing and reporting data collected.
Experience living and working off of the road system in Bush Alaska.
Experience with immobilizing wildlife with drugs using animal capture equipment.
Experience working with the public, especially hunters, trappers, and rural Alaskans and preparing public presentations for regulatory meetings.
A private pilot license and a desire to become a Fish and Game Pilot is not required, but will be highly ranked.