Job Tag: Conservation

The Senner Lab in the Department of Environmental Conservation is seeking to hire one seasonal field technician to assist with research on the ecology of deer mice (Peromyscus maniculatus) in Colorado. The project is focused on understanding how deer mouse physiology and population dynamics are influenced by parasites and environmental variation. The field technician will assist with all aspects of fieldwork, with opportunities for learning research skills throughout the season and potentially carrying out their own individual research projects in the future. The position will run from 15 April – 15 October 2025. Airfare, shared field housing, food, all necessary equipment, and a stipend of $18.81/hour will be provided.

Essential Functions

Maintenance of a small mammal trapping grid.
Capture, handling, and tagging of deer mice.
Field respirometry.
Field behavioral trials.

Other Functions

Work collaboratively and effectively to promote teamwork, diversity, equality and inclusiveness.
Work in partnership with colleagues within the CNS community and across the campus to support the Dean’s strategic priorities.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of the mission and goals of the College of Natural Sciences.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)

Interest in mammalian ecology, field biology, physiology, species interactions, and/or related fields.
Comfortable living and sleeping in close quarters with the team.
Comfortable working at high elevations.
Strong work ethic, eagerness to learn fieldwork and research methods, and ability to work well on a team and independently in challenging physical conditions and sometimes stressful scenarios. Applicant must be adaptable, communicative, cooperative, and detail oriented.

Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)

Previous experience with outdoor fieldwork and following research protocols.
Previous experience with small mammal trapping and handling.
Familiarity with respirometry.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

This position requires working in mountain environments in challenging physical conditions – including high elevation, bright sun, rain, and walking long distances.

Work Schedule

Work hours may vary throughout the season, with efforts requiring both working early in the morning and late into the evening.
This is a temporary, non-benefitted position that may not exceed 12 months.

Salary Information

$18.81 an hour.

Clean Fairfax Council began as a litter control task force in 1978, established by the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors to implement an anti-litter campaign. In 1985, the organization became a private nonprofit.

Funding for the program comes from statewide taxes provided by manufacturers, wholesalers, and distributors of 15 product categories. As a recipient of a non-competitive state grant, Clean Fairfax Council educates the citizens of Fairfax County, Virginia on litter prevention and control, supports the county recycling program, promotes sustainability and provides environmental education to residents, businesses and students.

The Clean Streams Coordinator will monitor specific stream locations across Fairfax County, and help create and present programs to inform Fairfax County residents and businesses about litter and plastic pollution in our ecosystem and its cost and impacts on our streams, wild places, oceans and personal health.

This is currently a PART TIME POSITION that has the possibility of becoming full time. While the hours are flexible, there may be a few times per quarter when evening and weekend hours will be required.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Work with Fairfax County staff to set monitoring, clean up, and education goals based on the County’s annual MS4 permit.
Conduct quarterly field-based data collection at each monitored location. Enter data into databases, create basic maps, and perform preliminary analysis.
Serve as a subject-matter expert on litter and other environmental and sustainability topics, representing the organization at meetings and presentations as needed.
Contribute to annual reporting and grant proposals as needed.
Perform primary and secondary research to gather information and draw conclusions about litter, plastic, and other environmental and sustainability issues in Fairfax County.
Collaborate to develop effective outreach and education communications to a variety of audiences.
Attend relevant meetings as directed by supervisor.

Bemidji State University (BSU) invites qualified applicants to join our team as an Assistant or Associate Professor of Wildlife Biology specializing in non-game wildlife ecology or a closely related field.

The Wildlife Biology program at BSU is housed in the School of Sustainability and Life Sciences. The wildlife biology major at Bemidji State is designed for students who want careers with natural resource agencies or for graduate school in wildlife biology. We have designed our program so that with careful selection of liberal education courses, graduates can fulfill the educational requirements for certification as an associate wildlife biologist by The Wildlife Society.

Responsibilities of the Assistant or Associate Professor of Wildlife Biology include:

Teaching undergraduate/graduate lectures and laboratories in topics in wildlife and conservation biology, with potential specialties in wildlife diseases, urban ecology, wildlife genetics, or the ecology of non-game species.

Establishing a regionally/nationally recognized research program that engages both undergraduate and graduate students in the applicant’s area of expertise.

Continuing to build working relationships between the wildlife biology program and nearby Tribal agencies and communities (Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, Red Lake Nation, and White Earth Nation).

Developing relationships with local state, federal, and non-government agencies to facilitate research opportunities and undergraduate/graduate student development.

Collaborating with a small team of wildlife biology faculty to advance programmatic objectives.

Participating in the Biology program planning and assessment activities.

Engaging with activities that support Bemidji State University’s signature themes of environmental stewardship, civic engagement, and global/multicultural understanding.

Participating in student advising, perform other additional assignments depending on departmental needs, and participate in faculty governance and committee work.

Minimum Qualifications

Earned doctorate from an accredited university in an appropriate area of wildlife biology or closely related field, with an emphasis in non-game wildlife.

Commitment to ensuring student success for all is required.

Applicants with more experience may be considered for hire at the Associate Professor level.

Preferred Qualification

Previous experience teaching relevant courses to undergraduate students, especially with the goal effective pedagogy.

Experience with providing online education at an undergraduate and/or master’s degree level.

Demonstrated ability to secure extramural grant funding at a primarily undergraduate university.

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with Tribal natural resource agencies and Tribal universities.

A demonstrated commitment to the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism.

Cal Poly Humboldt and the Department of Wildlife Management invites applicants for a full-time, academic year, tenure-track faculty position with an emphasis in Waterfowl and Wetland Ecology.

PROFESSIONAL DUTIES: Candidates should be committed to teaching excellence and to building a strong research program. Instructional assignments will include WLDF 420 (Waterfowl Ecology and Management) and WLDF 430 (Ecology and Management of Wetland Habitats), and may include WLDF 210 (Introduction to Wildlife Conservation & Administration), WLDF 301 (Principles of Wildlife Management), WLDF 311 (Wildlife Techniques), and other courses in the program. Instructional assignments will be consistent with the programmatic needs of the department and students.

The primary professional responsibilities of instructional faculty members are: teaching, research, scholarship, creative activity, and service to the University, profession and to the community. These responsibilities include: advising students, participation in campus and system-wide communities, maintaining office hours, working collaboratively and productively with colleagues, and participation in traditional academic functions. Probationary faculty are typically provided ongoing mentorship to be a successful member of the faculty. During the first two years of the probationary period, teaching responsibilities will be reduced by approximately one course each semester. The reduced teaching load supports the establishment of research, scholarship and/or creative activities required for retention, tenure, and promotion.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: An earned PhD or equivalent in Wildlife Biology, Organismal Biology, Ecology, Conservation Biology, or a related field from an accredited college or university is required at the time of appointment. If ABD, degree requirements must be completed by date of appointment.

The successful candidate must demonstrate the following:

Record of training or expertise in waterfowl and/or wetland ecology, with additional experience in areas such as wildlife management, ecology and evolution;
Excellence in, or clear potential for, university-level teaching and creating a student-centered learning environment;
Demonstratble experience teaching wildlife biology, ecology, or closely related field in a classroom-, field-, and/or lab-based environment;
Record of, or potential for involving students in research ans scholarly activity;
Demonstrated experience and/or commitment to promoting and fostering a learning environment that is supportive of students from diverse backgrounds;
Demonstrated ability to work and collaborate effectively with diverse students and colleagues;
Demonstrated ability to advise and mentor students from minoritized groups in higher education;
Demonstrated ability of inclusive pedagogy strategies; and
Potential for effective teaching, or teaching experience using a variety of methodologies.

Preferred qualifications for this position include:

Experience with or potential for developing relationships with state, federal, and other management agencies to manage and conserve waterfowl populations and wetland regions;
Demonstratable experience teaching and mentoring students from Latinx populations;
Demonstratable experience in collaboration across traditional disciplinary lines; and
Demonstrated commitment to participating in professional development opportunities that build effectiveness in areas of inclusion, intercultural communication, and advancing diversity.

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is seeking to hire a Natural Resources Manager for The Office of Water Resources, division of Coastal Management. This position will administer, coordinate and evaluate the Illinois Coastal Management Program; direct and oversee successful completion of reporting requirements for federal grants received; manage the Coastal pass-through grants program; supervise and mentor program staff; and advance coastal initiatives dedicated to Lake Michigan and Great Lakes protection, restoration and recreation. We welcome interested applicants who would like to be part of this team to apply today.
Essential Functions

Under administrative direction, functions as a highly technical program administrator.
Plans, develops, administers, coordinates and evaluates the federal Grant Awards.
Serves as full-line supervisor.
Serves as alternate liaison to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and US Environmental Protection Agency as well as local, state and federal agencies, conservation organizations, and the general public.
Oversees and guides Coastal and Great Lakes education and outreach programs and activities.
Identifies management research needs.
Reviews and approves Quality Assurance and Quality Control Plans as required for the Coastal Great Lakes Programs and projects.

Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of bachelor’s degree in fish, wildlife, forestry or natural heritage resource management or in a related biological science.
Requires six years progressively responsible professional experience in fish, wildlife, forestry or natural heritage resource management.

Preferred Qualifications

Two (2) years of thorough knowledge of state and federal laws, rules and regulations pertaining to fish, wildlife, forestry or natural heritage resource conservation.
Two (2) years of thorough knowledge of division objectives, policies, programs and services.
Two (2) years of thorough knowledge of natural resource management theory, principles and practices.
Two (2) years of experience directing, supervising and evaluating staff and operations within an assigned geographical region, or a major statewide resource program.
Two (2) years of experience in preparing/presenting comprehensive natural resource management reports.
Two (2) years of experience in projecting budgetary and staffing needs.
Two (2) years of experience in securing and analyzing information, and to exercise sound judgment in the analysis and the evaluation of technical data, reports/papers.
Two (2) years of experience in establishing and maintaining satisfactory working relationships with representatives from federal, state and local governments, conservation organizations, and the general public

DESCRIPTION: This position will assist Fisheries Division staff with field collections of fish community data for several research studies conducted by the Missouri River Program.

JOB DUTIES: Under the direction of the Missouri River Program Manager and Project Biologist, assist with fisheries research studies on the Missouri River. Duties include assisting with standardized fish sampling (including the use of boat electrofishing, gill nets, and hoop nets), habitat sampling, weighing and measuring fish and/or macroinvertebrate species, and assisting with age and growth analyses. Under limited supervision, perform necessary laboratory work and data entry. Responsible for fisheries equipment maintenance and repair, including nets, sampling gear, boats, boat motors, trailers, and trucks. Perform all related work as required.

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications 1-year experience OR 1-year coursework/training in fisheries management, natural resources, biology, and/or agriculture.

Other: Driver’s license required. Daily hours may fluctuate due to travel and sampling requirements. Overnight travel of 1-3 nights per week will be required. Occasional weekend and holiday work will be required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES: Knowledge of fisheries management, fish handling protocols, fish and macroinvertebrates species identification, and the operation, care, and repair of fisheries equipment and vehicles. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to follow instructions, maintain records, enter data, perform physical labor outdoors on boats under adverse weather conditions, and work a flexible schedule to complete sampling and surveys.

Lynker Corporation is a leading provider of innovative solutions in weather and climate science. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for innovation, Lynker leverages cutting-edge technologies and scientific expertise to support the creation and delivery of improved operational weather forecasts. As part of our ongoing growth and expansion, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Junior Turtle Ecologist Support Specialist to support an upcoming long-term contract that we are bidding on (This will be a contingent position, based upon contract award). Lynker will be operating under FLOAT – A “Fish” and “Lynker” Ocean Alliance Team – a Joint Venture Prime contract holder for NOAA ProTech Fisheries*.

This work may be seasonal, with periods of downtime.
Responsibilities

Duties of the Turtle Ecologist Support Specialist may include some, or all of the following:

This activity has tasks that may include the following analysis, statistical consultation, synthesis, and report writing on sea turtle ecology and population dynamics. Data could include those collected from captures, surveys, acoustic recording devices, tagging programs, health assessment programs, environmental sampling programs, photogrammetry, remotely operated vehicles, remote sensing, or from other sources. Methods could follow established protocols, or may need to be developed to address short-comings of current approaches, to include additional available data, or to address other changing needs. Needs may include the following types/topics:

Statistical consultation on sea turtle studies
Distribution and/or abundance estimates
Animal behavior and ecology
Health assessments, morphometrics, and/or physiological studies
Simulation studies (which may include population dynamics, exploration of bias and uncertainty, management strategy evaluation, predictions over time)
Spatial management
Climate impacts
Evaluation of ecological relationships between characteristics of protected species (abundance, distribution, and bycatch) and their physical and biological ecosystem;
Stock identification, life history, and/or estimation of vital rates
Anthropogenic impacts and/or stock assessment
Comparisons between techniques or populations/groups
Evaluation of accuracy, precision, bias
Other conservation research

Field and lab support which may include:

Prepare for field work and de-stage afterwards.
Participate in or coordinate data collection in land-based programs or at sea field research.
Interacting with live turtles or turtle carcasses may include the following: Pursue, handle, collect information, apply tags, necropsy.
Participate in operations of small boats deployed from land or sea.
Contribute to the completion of project reports, including taking the lead responsibility.

Support for database management services:

Provide database management.
Maintain collection of biological samples.
Establish and implement an image and video library from existing and new files.
Update the current webpage as well as develop and implement new pages, possibly containing photographs, video, animations, results of Oracle database queries, and/or R Shiny interactive web apps.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements for the Turtle Ecologist Support Specialist will include the following:

● Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel); some experience with data management, analytical reporting, and environmental and biological data is strongly preferred.
Must have at least 1+ years of experience successfully performing the tasks mentioned above, OR a
Master’s degree in relevant field. For positions that require appreciable information management demonstrated proficiency with Oracle, R, and R shiny is also required.

For positions that require appreciable field work, the following also apply:
● Have all necessary medical clearance and required safety training certificates before research activities
● Have corrected 20/20 vision when position is a visual observer
● Have the capability to work outside, including on a small boat, for periods of up to 12 hours at a time
● Be able to safely lift 40 lbs on a rolling vessel
● Have willingness and ability to work far from home (including far from land) for weeks at a time
● Meet the requirements listed under NOAA Small Boat Requirements if small boats are part of the research project.

Perry County Conservation District is seeking a full time Conservation Resource Specialist. This position is responsible to administer the State delegated erosion and sediment pollution control program, the Federal National Pollution Discharge Elimination System Program (NPDES), the State Dirt Gravel Low Volume Road Program, and to assist with agricultural conservation compliance and land preservation programs.

Primary duties include:

Administer the State Erosion and sediment pollution control program and NPDES permit program including public education, compliance actions, plan reviews, field inspections and permitting, investigate and resolve complaints about storm water runoff and erosion from active construction sites; and tracking annual permits and Quarterly, Monthly reporting activities.
Administer the State Dirt Gravel Low Volume Road program, coordinate Quality Assurance Board committee actions, oversee sign-ups and project prioritization, discuss budgeting/financial status, inventory and evaluation of active and completed worksites, work with Townships contracting procedures, project oversight and reporting
Assist with agricultural compliance activities, including community outreach providing educational information, complaint investigation and resolution and other compliance activities
Assist with land preservation programs including site monitoring and reporting, computer mapping analysis and ranking procedures.

Successful candidate MUST possess:

Strong organizational, verbal and written communication skills.
A Bachelor of Science degree in environmental resource management, soils, agronomy, agriculture, or related field, or equivalent combination of training, education, and/or experience.
Valid PA driver’s license with a clean driving record
Availability to occasionally work evenings and Saturdays.

WEST is looking for candidates to reside in or near Springfield, IL and conduct wildlife surveys throughout the central IL region. Surveys will focus on post-construction mortality monitoring at active wind facilities.

Successful candidates must be able to work in a rural field setting, work well both independently and with others, and follow field and data collection protocols. Training will be provided for all survey types. An average workweek will be approximately 30-40 hours, though there may be weeks requiring shorter or longer hours. Candidates must be comfortable working outdoors in variable weather conditions. Job duties require use of a compass, GPS, paper and/or electronic data collection, and/or electronic map devices.

Responsibilities include (positions may include additional survey types depending on qualifications of applicants):

Conducting fieldwork independently in remote locations.
Field navigation and travel on rural roads to record data.
Working outdoors in a range of weather conditions.

Post-construction monitoring responsibilities include:

Surveys looking for bird and bat carcasses beneath active wind turbines.
Participation in carcass persistence and searcher efficiency trials.
Field and in-hand bird and bat species identification (training provided).
Data management
Additional duties and responsibilities may arise

The Adirondack Conservation Associate position provides hands-on exposure to The Nature Conservancy’s work in the Adirondacks and across New York. The associate will work with our team members and with partners at the CNPE and The Wild Center to develop resources for Indigenous communities having to do with future access, cultural provisioning, and cultural use at Follensby and to ensure public education programs conducted by The Nature Conservancy and The Wild Center at Follensby represent culturally appropriate best practices, and present Indigenous presence and knowledges in authentic and accurate ways. They will also help to create plans for a possible Indigenous Philosophers Camp at Follensby in 2025 or 2026.
The associate will co-lead aspects of field work and research at Follensby that could include ecological assessment, biocultural mapping of the area, identification of culturally important sites, ethnobotanical and/ or archaeological work, and other research, depending on the evolving needs of the project. The associate will also help lead a bioblitz at Follensby, which would supplement previous bioblitz data from the region and would be supported by other experts. The associate will help guide the work of up to two undergraduate interns based at The Wild Center this summer.

Most of the work will be conducted at Follensby Pond or in the Keene Valley office location . The associate may work in variable weather conditions at remote locations.

The successful candidate is expected to work independently as well as with colleagues, partners at the CNPE and The Wild Center, members and donors, volunteers, and the public.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

AS/Technical or vocational degree in science-related field and 1-year related experience in custodial and ecological land management or similar field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Enthusiasm for engaging Indigenous rightsholders and experts to increase cultural knowledge and understanding
Experience researching, analyzing, and synthesizing information
Experience presenting research findings at meetings under the supervision of senior project staff
Experience managing complex or multiple projects, including coordinating the work of other professionals and partners
Experience with communication via written, spoken and graphical means in English and other relevant languages
Experience using common software applications such as Word, Excel, and web browsers.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Has completed or is enrolled in a graduate program and/or work experience related to Indigenous studies, Traditional Ecological Knowledge, natural resource management, ecology or similar fields.
Some knowledge of Indigenous history in the U.S.
Some knowledge of Upstate New York geographies and Haudenosaunee/ Wabanaki territories, in ways that contribute to the place-specific nature of the work
Demonstrated interest in conservation issues
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Excellent organizational and analytical skills
Motivated self-starter, able to work independently with minimal direction