Job Tag: Conservation

The Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI) develops and delivers collaborative solutions to global ocean challenges. We are dedicated to the resilience of the Gulf of Maine ecosystem and the communities that depend on it. To learn more, visit gmri.org.

GMRI is currently seeking applicants for a 2-year postdoctoral researcher position to conduct research on coastal ecosystem ecology and groundfish habitat associations and spatial dynamics in the Gulf of Maine. The postdoctoral associate will work under the supervision of Dr. Graham Sherwood (Fisheries Ecologist) and collaborate with a team of scientists at GMRI and staff at the Quahog Bay Conservancy (QBC;
) to examine the impacts of anthropogenic change on coastal living marine resources in Maine. The successful candidate will be responsible for taking part in, and synthesizing results from a long-term (10+ year) coastal monitoring program known as CBASS (

) which will involve field work (beach seining, hook-and-line sampling, eDNA sampling and active acoustic surveys), data management, quantitative analyses of fish community dynamics, and mentoring undergraduate students during the summer at QBC. The successful candidate will also take part in spatial/temporal modelling efforts to describe groundfish distribution patterns in the Gulf of Maine in relation to habitat, fishing patterns, climate change and other marine uses (e.g., offshore wind).

The start date is June 1, 2025 or earlier. The position will be located primarily at GMRI (

) in Portland, ME; summer months (June – August) will be spent in residence at QBC (Harpswell, ME; about a 45 min drive from GMRI). The position will remain open until February 28, 2025 but applications will be reviewed upon submission.

Responsibilities:

Organize and lead field sampling effort at QBC that includes but is not limited to physical water measurements, beach seining (for littoral and juvenile fish and invertebrates), hook-and-line sampling (for groundfish), and water sampling for eDNA.
Mentor undergraduate summer interns (4-6) at QBC during the summer (June – August).
Lead, and at times assist, interns and technicians with statistical analysis to understand long and short-term changes in the coastal ecosystem.
Take part in active acoustic surveys to examine fish distribution/abundance and trophic/habitat interactions and work with lab members to analyze acoustic results.
Contribute to annual Casco Bay Ecosystem Monitoring Report (

).
Contribute to proposals to support later stages of research.
Synthesize and share results in peer-reviewed scientific papers and industry and scientific conferences.
Travel to regional stakeholder meetings, project team workshops, and industry and scientific conferences.
Participate in project team meetings and workshops.
Participate in lab and GMRI/QBC staff meetings and activities.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

Ph.D. in a relevant discipline, such as coastal ecology, fisheries biology, fisheries acoustics, applied mathematics, statistics, or another field that demonstrates a strong quantitative background (e.g., modeling, spatial statistics, time-series analysis).
Experience with field work including sampling techniques (e.g., beach seining, fishing, fisheries acoustics, eDNA sampling), small boat operation, and the ability to work off hours and in variable conditions as needed.
Demonstrated experience and fluency in relevant programming languages (e.g., R).
Strong written and oral communication skills, as evidenced through publications in the peer reviewed scientific literature and presentation of results to a variety of audiences.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
Eligible to work in the United States

The Texas Chapter and Great Plains Division Nature and Energy program promotes climate mitigation, climate adaptation strategies, and advances the clean energy transition to meet TNC’s 2030 goals to address the global climate and biodiversity crises. The Nature and Energy Program Director provides strategic and technical leadership on the implementation of a broad suite of natural climate solutions and nature-based solutions to increase the implementation rate of nature-positive projects, polices, and practices with measurable outcomes toward protecting land and water; providing healthy ecosystems; and accelerating the clean energy transition in Texas and within the Great Plains division of The Nature Conservancy.

The Nature and Energy Program Director will develop innovative conservation and scientific methods, analysis, tools and methodological frameworks to promote the implementation of initiatives and projects at different scales to maximize outcomes. As part of this work, they will supervise staff with expertise in nature-based solutions and coastal resilience, and as a team will promote the role of natural climate solutions, nature-based solutions, clean energy transition and other nature-positive projects, policies, and programs by integrating the benefits of best practices within the chapter’s and division’s land and water protection, stewardship, working lands strategies and coastal resilience program to maximize the co-benefits of all projects. They’ll demonstrate a commitment to equity and inclusion in their approach to this position.

The Nature and Energy Program Director will build key strategic partnerships with all levels of government as well as leaders in the private sector to identify and advance needed policy, incentives and market shifts, and partner with philanthropy leadership to ensure a sustainable funding stream for this work. They will coordinate with other conservation leaders within TNC and collaborate closely with government affairs/policy, science, and development teams to develop specific approaches that will yield sustainable, durable, conservation outcomes, including advising on and analyzing the development of market-based ecosystem service incentives. They will conduct analyses and build strategic scientific and technical capacities, develop relationships with key public and private entities and solve technical problems, address barriers, and serve as an expert to communicate solutions and best practices. They will work to garner more widespread support from communities, governments, private companies, and others for the value and co-benefits of nature as a mitigation and adaptation strategy in current practices and in the clean energy transition.

Roles & Responsibilities

Report to the Director of Landscape Initiatives and collaborate, as part of a matrixed organization, within the Texas chapter, Great Plains division and North American region.
Lead refinement and implementation of chapter and division strategies, building on an existing body of work as well as existing partnerships to advance the chapter’s contribution to climate mitigation, adaptation and clean energy transition programs that align with organizational goals and key outcomes, and strengthen TNC’s role as an effective, credible partner on nature-positive climate solutions.
Ensure Texas’ Nature and Energy program is coordinated to contribute to the goals of the Great Plains Division and the North America Natural Climate Solutions and Clean Energy Transition programs to ensure maximum consistency, value, and leverage occurs.
Build respectful, equitable and inclusive partnerships with climate impacted communities to ensure this work has breadth and standing within the broader climate work ongoing in Texas and in the division and to create durable and lasting solutions.
Supervise staff, promote TNC’s code of conduct, values and promote a safe, inclusive and supportive work environment for team members.
Serve as a climate and clean energy policy advisor to the chapter, coordinates with policy teams to advocate for policy conditions that will facilitate use of natural climate solutions and other nature-positive approaches including participating in legislative and regulatory/rule-making analyses and forums, as requested. Serves on the TX Chapter Conservation Leadership Team.
Explore and test ideas for removing obstacles to the rapid deployment of natural climate solutions, nature-positive approaches, and clean energy transition strategies by governments and communities to maximize co-benefits to public health, community resilience, hazard mitigation, quality of life, biodiversity, agricultural productivity, water quality and quantity, recreation, and others.
Conduct detailed economic analyses to determine the cost-effectiveness of climate change mitigation; investigate additional incentives to action; and co-benefits to determine the return-on-investment or net economic benefit of project opportunities.
Develop and manage the budget for the program’s work in TNC Texas, ensuring alignment with other program leads; manage contracts and grants.
Assist TNC’s fundraising team by developing materials and reviewing donor communications as well as assisting with proposal development and donor engagement.
Make independent decisions based on analysis, experience, and context, foreseeing risk and proactively seeking advice as needed.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

BA/BS degree and 7 years’ experience in conservation practice or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience managing complex or multiple projects, including managing finances and coordinating the work of other professionals and partners.
Supervisory experience, including motivating, leading, setting objectives and managing performance.
Experience in partnership development with non-profit partners, community groups and/or government agencies.
Demonstrated experience influencing, developing and implementing conservation policy and plans.

Primary Function: This position is primarily to support Mote’s coral sexual propagation activities, including assisting with coral spawning (in field, on land), fertilization, larval settlement, recruit rearing, and grow-out of sexually-produced corals from any stony coral species IC2R3 may work with.
Primary Duties:
– Assist with restoration and/or research objectives involving the sexual propagation of corals
– Assist with daily care and maintenance of sexual recruits, sexually mature broodstock, and maintenance of life support equipment.
– Assist with annual coral spawning activities, which require work days that are outside of the typical work-day time frame.
– General coral husbandry tasks including siphoning/cleaning raceways, employing algal mitigation strategies, maintaining grazing organisms, administering coral health treatments, providing appropriate lighting schemes, monitoring water quality parameters, feeding coral recruits, building settlement materials, cleaning tanks and equipment, and maintaining readiness of the outdoor nursery in the instance of unfavorable weather.
– Assist with the data collection, data processing, and daily activities associated with research projects and general maintenance of broodstock.
– Assist with the maintenance of spawning colonies that are housed across multiple field-based nurseries or within land-based spawning systems.
– Assist with coral outplanting when required.
Additional tasks:
─ Assist with coral separation and re-mounting to new substrates
─ Assist with optimization of labeling schemes and record keeping
─ Assist with maintaining a safe, clean, organized indoor wet lab space
─ Assist with taking coral samples for genetic and research purposes
─ Conduct data collection, entry and analysis associated with research
─ Conduct micro fragmentation when necessary
─ Assist with macro/micrograph and fluorescence imaging
─ Mentor interns
─ Maintain an organized nursery and inventory of corals
─ Assist with deliverables associated with specific funding efforts
─ Assist with research and restoration activities related to coral reproduction in the field
─ Assist daily operations of an ex situ spawning system(s)
– Attend outreach opportunities when needed.
– Support visiting scientists and collaborators when needed.
Required Knowledge and Abilities:
– Knowledge of the corals found within the Florida Reef Tract
– Previous experience with coral care in aquaria
– Participate in heavy physical exertion while swimming or diving or hauling gear
– Lift heavy objects or equipment up to 50 lbs
– Ability to work under strenuous conditions in the field or on land, at night for long hours in a tropical climate during spawning season
– Working knowledge of computer software (Windows, Microsoft Office)
– Normal hours are 8:00-5:00 M-F with a lunch break; however, weekend and evening hours will be required at times, especially during spawning season and sometimes during ongoing experiments
Minimum Qualifications or Requirements:
─ MSc degree in the marine or biological sciences from an accredited college or university will be considered for the Staff Biologist level; those with a BSc degree will be considered as a Technician Level if they meet all other minimum requirements.
─ Previous research diving experience
─ Experience working with corals and aquaria systems
─ Experience working in R
─ Open water SCUBA certification
─ Valid license to drive in the State of Florida
Expected Start Date: March 2025
Duration: 1 year with the possibility to extend depending on performance and funding

Are you looking for an opportunity to increase your plant identification and hydrology skills, earn some money, get college credit, and spend time outdoors this summer? Our company, Grouse Mountain Environmental Consultants, is seeking a Seasonal Riparian & Wetland Monitoring Technician with experience in riparian plant identification, and functional assessments based out of our Buffalo, WY, office. Technicians will be completing riparian assessments in accordance with the BLM’s Proper Functioning Condition (PFC) and Multiple Indicator Monitoring (MIM) protocol, and other vegetation measurement processes. The position will start in May and continue into September (dates flexible). We are also able to work with you and your professors so that you can earn course credits for this internship. Hired interns will be provided with housing stipend.

Overview of Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Ability to communicate effectively with crew members
Travel to and sample sites throughout the state of Wyoming and/or Montana
Safely navigate to sites using hand-held GPS units
Knowledge of PFC and MIM protocol
Knowledge of riparian vegetation occurring within Wyoming and Montana

Qualifications:

Proficient in plant identification
Proficient in reading maps
Skilled in operating off-road vehicles and hauling trailers
Willingness to travel and camp overnight across Wyoming and/or Montana
Ability to lift over 30lbs
Ability to hike difficult terrain in variable weather conditions
Proper Functioning Condition (PFC) training a plus, but not required
Multiple Indicator Monitoring (MIM) training a plus, but not required

Mass Audubon is seeking to fill a seasonal Assistant Field Coordinator position to conduct research, monitoring, management, and protection of coastal birds and other natural resources, and to train and supervise staff and volunteers in these activities. This will be a largely field-based position with 4-5 days of fieldwork per week with 1-2 days of office support, depending on regional field support needs. This position reports to the Coastal Waterbird Program Field Coordinator and Program Manager.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and support Coastal Waterbird Program field crews and volunteers to meet research, wildlife management and education objectives of the program
Train and supervise field crews and volunteers in collection and management of biological data on nesting, foraging and migrating species of coastal waterbirds; accomplish the wildlife management objectives of the Coastal Waterbird Program including protocols for predator and vegetation management; train and supervise staff to accomplish education objectives including to landowners and managers, community groups, and the public
Provide additional field and monitoring support in different regions as needed on a flexible basis
Play a key role in regional contracted projects such as beach renourishment monitoring, beach raking operations, and other state approved coastal zone improvement projects
Accomplish the wildlife management and education objectives of the Coastal Waterbird Program
Establish and cultivate relationships with public and private landowners, and with beach managers on regional beaches; educate beachgoers about coastal wildlife protection on a daily basis
Opportunities for formal education with CWP staff and the general public; daily informal educational interactions with beachgoers
Assist in the management of databases including abundance, productivity, and behavioral data; create GIS/Google Earth maps of coastal resources
Compile data for state plover, tern, and oystercatcher census forms and write summary reports for specific sites on results and management activities
Supervise and conduct research on special projects as directed

Qualifications
At Mass Audubon, our highest priority is finding the best candidate for the job. Research has shown that people of color and women are less likely to apply for jobs if they don’t believe they meet every one of the qualifications described in a job description. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our described qualifications or you have a less traditional background. We are looking for applicants with the following qualifications:

Must Haves

Applicants should have a B.S. or B.A. or higher in wildlife biology/management, ecology, zoology, environmental science, or related field, or equivalent experience, as well as 6-12 months previous supervisory experience
6-12 months prior experience with piping plover/tern/avian field monitoring, data collection and management required
Demonstrated experience utilizing judgment in field-based wildlife research and management projects
Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing
Kayaking experience and comfort training staff on kayaking techniques and safety.
Must be able to work long hours outside in all weather conditions and be able to lift and carry up to 40lbs across varied and sandy terrain
Must be willing to work weekends, holidays, and irregular hours (dependent upon wildlife and weather)
Must have access to a vehicle for daily driving between sites
Must pass a driver record check

Nice to Haves

Small boat-handling experience preferred
Experience in behavioral data collection, band-reading, wildlife tracking, coastal wildlife management issues, and GIS mapping preferred

Compensation, Benefits and Perks
This position’s pay range is $20.00-$22.33/hour; actual salary will reflect level of experience and qualifications relative to position requirements. This position is eligible for health insurance benefits.

Shared staff housing is available for rent on Cape Cod.

Work Schedule
This position starts on March 10, 2025 and ends on September 30, 2025. The schedule is typically 40 hours per week, 8:00am-4:00pm with some earlier days (6:00am-2:00pm) and later days (10:00am-6:00pm) required for special monitoring projects and training. Work on weekends and holidays is common (specifically Memorial Day and Fourth of July), with variable hours and schedule due to weather and site-specific requirements.

Other Requirements
Employees must successfully complete a CORI and SORI Background Check and a Motor Vehicle Record (if applicable) is required.

Northern Water is seeking a Senior Water Efficiency Planner to design and execute strategic water efficiency initiatives. This individual will lead efforts in research, program development, project management, policy and outreach to enhance water use efficiency across northeastern Colorado’s urban areas. By applying exceptional project management skills, the successful candidate will manage multifaceted and strategic water efficiency initiatives, facilitate and coordinate stakeholder groups, oversee consultant contracts, monitor and report on water efficiency policy, laws and regulations, and more. This is a dynamic position that provides meaningful and lasting impacts alongside opportunities for growth.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides project management for multifaceted and strategic water efficiency initiatives.
Facilitates and coordinates stakeholder groups to support program goals.
Assists the Water Efficiency Manager in shaping the overall water efficiency program.
Oversees consultant contracts often on complex projects and initiatives.
Monitors and reports on water efficiency policy, laws, and regulations.
Analyzes program data and conducts cost-benefit analyses.
Cultivates partnerships, collaborations, and strategic relationships with external entities.
Delivers educational programs through presentations, webinars, classes, and other formats to diverse audiences.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Attends and contributes to Northern Water events and activities.
Pursues ongoing education in the water efficiency field through conferences, certifications, and training.
Supports organizational sustainability initiatives as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in natural resource management, business, urban planning, landscape design or architecture, environmental studies or policy, geography, sustainability, or any relevant combination of equivalent education and/or experience is required.
Graduate degrees, highly desirable.

Experience

At least eight years of experience in water efficiency, urban planning, sustainable design and development, or related field, or any equivalent combination.
Proven experience managing complex projects and initiatives.
Demonstrated success in research, program or project development and deployment.
Creating and conducting educational content and outreach initiatives.

LICENSE, CERTIFICATE AND CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Valid Colorado Driver’s License
One or more water efficiency or sustainability certifications, such as LEED Accredited Professional or Green Associate, Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper, Watershed Wise Landscape Professional, Sustainable Landscape Management, or certifications offered by the Irrigation Association, is desirable, or the ability to obtain certification within the first 12 months.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or similar training is highly desirable.

Audubon’s Seabird Institute manages seven island research stations off the coast of Maine that support breeding colonies of Arctic, Common, Roseate, and Least Terns, Atlantic Puffins, Black Guillemots, Razorbills, Laughing Gulls, Common Eiders, Leach’s Storm-Petrels, and wading birds (study species vary by island). Work includes, but is not limited to: monitoring seabird populations, productivity, and growth; conducting seabird diet studies; banding and resighting birds; removing invasive vegetation; educating island visitors; assisting with predator management; data entry and proofing; and camp maintenance.

Primitive camping and working on offshore islands are required. At each island, a cabin or wall tent serves as the base of field operations, and field team members sleep in their own tents. Island field stations have limited electricity (solar panels power research needs), propane stoves, composting toilets, and no running water (rainwater is collected for washing; drinking water is brought from the mainland). Communications with the mainland are via cell or VOIP phone, depending on location, with VHF radios as back-up. Island field teams consist of 2 to 5 people (depending on island and time of year) and are led by the Island Supervisor. All field team members participate in seabird research and camp maintenance duties. For the welfare of the birds, field work is highly weather-dependent. The work week may stretch across seven days. Days can be long and weekend work may be required.

Island work schedule and daily duties are determined by the Island Supervisor, following established work plans and procedures. Daily schedules will vary based on weather (no entry into the seabird colony is permitted during inclement weather to protect the nesting terns) and time of the nesting season. Daily activities may include the following: island-wide morning bird count; collection of weather data three times per day; one to two 3-hour “stints” in the observation blinds for data collection; seabird trapping and banding; productivity monitoring; trail maintenance; invasive plant removal; predator control; computer data entry; daily journal log entries; and maintenance of camp facilities.

Following a brief orientation period on the mainland (shared housing provided), field teams will spend the entire field season living on-island. Food is provided. At inshore field sites (less than 2 miles from the mainland), teams will have a small motorboat and may have the ability to go ashore for food and supplies for the field station, approximately every 2-3 weeks. On offshore islands (more than 5 miles from the mainland), food and supplies will be delivered approximately every 3 weeks. Positions start between May 1 and May 28 and end between August 15 and September 15, depending on site.

This role is on-site, based out of the Maine Summer Seabird Restoration Program, in Bremen, ME.

Compensation:

$15.00-$16.50 / hour

Additional Job Description

Essential Functions

Under direction of the Island Supervisor, participate in seabird studies which may include, but are not limited to: bird trapping, banding, and resighting; observations from blinds; conducting seabird diet studies; conducting nest censuses; monitoring productivity and growth of chicks; computer data entry; blood or specimen collection; vegetation management; predator monitoring and control;

Use binoculars and spotting scopes to aid in the collection of data as specified by the Island Supervisor;

Perform 3-hour-long observation stints in small wooden observation blinds overlooking seabird nests;

Accurately and neatly record data on specified data sheets;

Enter and proof data in computer databases;

Protect the seabird colony from human disturbance;

Conduct predator management or control as necessary under the direction of the Island Supervisor;

Maintain field equipment and facilities;

Conduct trail maintenance and invasive plant removal;

Assist Island Supervisor with landing of equipment and new personnel on the island;

Operate power and/or row boats under guidance of Island Supervisor. Use of personal flotation devices is mandatory;

Maintain and properly care for NAS-issued equipment, including spotting scopes, cameras, GPS, cell phones, radios, and other research equipment;

Assist with inventory of all island equipment and closing of the field station at the end of the season;

When on the mainland: procure supplies; pack groceries, research supplies, and mail in waterproof island transport bags; clean and fill water jugs for supplying research stations; assist with cleaning and storing equipment at the end of the season; assist mainland-based staff as needed;

Collaborate with Audubon staff to ensure that equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging principles are incorporated and followed in all aspects of our work.

Qualifications and Experience

At least one season of prior avian field experience, or at least an upper-level undergraduate studying Biology, Wildlife, or a related field;

Comfortable living and working in small groups on remote islands with limited amenities;

Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and to get along with people of diverse backgrounds;

Capable of working long hours outdoors in variable weather conditions;

Excellent physical condition (capable of climbing over rugged terrain and slippery rocks and able to lift approximately 50 lbs.);

Must be able to sit in a small blind for three hours and maintain focus on data collection;

Comfortable on the water in small boats;

A sense of humor, willingness to learn, and interest in wildlife conservation, seabirds and isolated islands;

Previous experience with bird banding, wilderness camping, rowing, boating, and/or hunting/trapping are helpful;

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is a nonprofit international conservation leader, committed to inspiring a passion for nature and creating a world where all life thrives. Empowering people from around the globe to support our mission to conserve wildlife through innovation and partnerships, we support cutting-edge conservation, and bring the stories of our work back to our two world-famous front doors — the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park — giving millions of guests, in person and virtually, the opportunity to experience conservation in action. The deep and extensive knowledge gained from more than a century of experience in wildlife care, health, veterinary services, nutrition and conservation makes us invaluable in the global effort to save species. Our team members play a crucial role in driving our conservation efforts forward and bringing us closer to a world where all life thrives.

HOW YOU WILL IMPACT OUR MISSION
The Horticulturist under direction, performs routine horticulture tasks, grounds maintenance, and tree related work of assigned area; develops new area when necessary. This position reports to a Lead/Supervisor.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Mows, edges, irrigates and fertilizes lawns
Fertilizes and cultivates plantings and shrubs
Prepares new areas for planting
Plants transplants and nurtures seedlings and other new plantings
Collects seeds
Prunes shrubbery and trees
Rakes, sweeps and generally maintains an appealing appearance to grounds
Controls pests
Answers questions from the public
May drive motorize vehicles on and off grounds

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

JOB EXPERIENCE
Prior commercial gardening and tree work desired

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
Current valid California Driver’s License in good standing

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
A variety of plants, plant materials and growth principles
Horticultural soil conditions and preparations
Methods and precautions for applying fertilizers and insecticides
Working knowledge of tree removal and maintenance practices
Proper watering techniques
Work safety practices
Layout of the Zoo/Safari Park
Effective customer relations skills
Comprehend and follow instructions
Communicate and work effectively with others
Work in a team environment and motivate others
Follow directions effectively
Deal tactfully and courteously with others

JDCF’s mission is to preserve and steward land and water for the lasting well-being of all people and wildlife. We strive to achieve this mission through three primary program areas: Land Protection, Land Stewardship, and Education. Our work in these three areas is enriched through active and ongoing partnerships with the Ho-Chunk Nation of Wisconsin and the Sac and Fox Nation of Oklahoma, and we seek to build relationships with other tribes whose ancestral homelands include northwest Illinois.

JDCF is seeking a Senior Director of Land Stewardship to lead our land stewardship and ecological restoration programs in the scenic Driftless Area of northwest Illinois. We’re looking for a motivated individual who can lead our stewardship and restoration work with integrity, collaboration, creativity, and insight. The Director works closely with other program directors and field staff to steward natural heritage and Indigenous cultural heritage on 2000 acres of JDCF-owned preserves and other sites in the region. This position reports to the Executive Director, directly supervises 4 positions, and currently oversees a total of 8 positions.

The Division of Forestry and Fire Protection is recruiting several Natural Resource Technician 2’s to join the Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA) program. Natural Resource Technician 2’s are “FIA Crew Members” and are tasked with collecting a large variety of forest health measurements. This position is an integral part of a team comprised of state and federal professionals to execute a large interagency forest inventory program across interior Alaska. The Interior Alaska Forest Inventory and Analysis program (FIA) covers the largest area of any FIA program in the country and affords the opportunity to work, monitor, and access some of the most remote areas in Alaska.

Mission and Culture

The mission of the Division of Forestry and Fire Protection is to develop, conserve, and enhance Alaska’s forests to provide a sustainable supply of forest resources for Alaskans. We are leaders in wildland fire management, forest management, forest practices, and cooperative forestry programs across the state. Our influence crosses ownership boundaries through leadership of all-risk incident management teams, management of federal timber resources under the Good Neighbor Authority, inventory of statewide timber resources, and up-to-date best management practices that apply to all commercial forests.

FIA Crew Members will have the opportunity to contribute to this mission, by working in cooperation with the US Forest Service, to collect data on a standardized national protocol to inventory and establish permanent research plots throughout our State.

Core Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Natural Resource Technician 3/FIA Crew Leader, this position assists with field inventory data collection in support of forest management operations throughout the State. The incumbent will travel via helicopter/boat/ATV/truck daily and work as part of a 2–4-person crew directed by a field crew leader to collect forestry and forest health monitoring data on inventory plots throughout the state. Additional duties will be assisting in safe helicopter operations, data processing, backcountry navigation, and mission planning. Technicians will spend large amounts of time traveling and will be expected to live and work in remote and austere environments.

We are looking for individuals with the following demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Experience working in the backcountry and living in camp settings
Backcountry navigation and travel skills
Application of basic scientific principles to data collection
Exceptional physical conditioning
Familiarity with Alaska flora is a plus
Knowledge of forest mensuration techniques and tools is a plus
Work-related helicopter experience is a plus

Minimum Qualifications

Six months of experience at the entry level performing technical functions of natural resource management equivalent to a Natural Resource Technician 1, Forest Technician 3 or Environmental Technician 1 with the State of Alaska.

OR
Six months of clerical work experience equivalent to an Administrative Clerk 3 or Recorder 1 with the State of Alaska.

OR
16 semester hours or 24 quarter hours of college course work from an accredited institution.

OR
Any combination of the above where 3 semester hours or 4 quarter hours is equivalent to one month of experience.