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TUG HILL PROJECT DIRECTOR: Position No. 11170. A permanent, full-time position.
Location: The Nature Conservancy Central & Western NY Chapter, Pulaski, New York.
Qual: BA/BS degree and at least 5 years experience in conservation practice or equivalent combination of education and experience. Graduate degree in forestry/forest ecology, conservation biology, natural resource management, or related field highly desirable. Ability to make sound decisions on legal, financial, conservation and reporting issues. Knowledge of land management conservation practice and conservation science. Explaining conservation practices to technical and non-technical audiences. Ability and willingness to apply science to decision-making and guide activities. Ability to communicate and work closely with scientists. Working with media and influential officials, especially governmental, to improve Conservancy programs’ outcomes. Familiarity with principles of land acquisition. Knowledge of ecological land management principles. Knowledge of current trends and practices in conservation, land management, and natural resource preservation. Experience in training and curriculum design. Demonstrated experience communicating effectively with the public and/or media. Completing tasks independently with respect to timeline(s). Managing time and diverse activities under deadlines while delivering quality results. Working knowledge of common software applications (e.g.; Word, Excel, Web browsers). Excellent communication skills via written, spoken and graphical means in English and other relevant languages.
Duties: The Tug Hill Project Director is responsible for leading all aspects of the Conservancy’s conservation work in the Tug Hill region of New York. Work includes development and implementation of conservation strategies on the Tug Hill Plateau, including biological and recreational management; sustainable forest management; and education and outreach to non-industrial private forestland owners, hunt clubs, New York Department of Environmental Conservation staff, local officials, and members of the public. The Tug Hill project director also will serve as one of the Conservancy’s statewide experts on forest management and ecology. The director will work collaboratively with other conservation staff, chapter leadership, landowners, corporations, donors, and government officials. The incumbent will be responsible for program and project budget preparation and oversight, and may be responsible for obtaining certain segments of program funding. The position may supervise administrative and project staff, interns, and volunteers. Specific tasks: Planning and directing preserve management programs and stewardship. Addressing critical threats to natural systems and individual species. Fostering cross-site learning among an international conservation community. Establishing the Conservancy as a major conservation partner within the area of responsibility. Developing and implementing conservation strategies. Utilizing knowledge of politics and society with respect to environmental affairs. Employing a full range of protection tools to acquire varying degrees of legal interest in land and implements a variety of strategies to secure public and private support for TNC conservation priorities. Engaging community support for local conservation areas. Designing and implementing preserve management plans. Maintaining preserve areas frequented by the visiting public.
Appl: Apply on website: www.nature.org/careers and also mail resume to:
Contact: Tony Wilkinson, Director of Conservation Programs, Central & Western New York Chapter, 195 New Karner Road, Suite 201, Albany, NY 12205.
Filing Date: 08/01/09.

FORESTER: A permanent, full-time position.
Location: Florida Division of Forestry, Tate's Hell State Forest, Carrabelle, Florida.
Qual: A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Forestry or Forest Resource Management; or Receipt of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Forestry Resource Management within 6 months of the appointment date. Must have a valid drivers license.
Duties: This is a highly technical position responsible for a variety of forestry related programs on Tate\'s Hell State Forest. The incumbent must deal with forestry and environmental issues affecting both the public and State owned forest land. Provides technical forestry assistance on Tate's Hell State Forest in the management of timberlands for maximum profits and sustained yield as well as balancing environmental concerns; provides timber marking and volume estimation and the sale of forest products; provides technical assistance in planning for multiple use of the forest and ensures that ecosystem management is practiced; prepares stands for direct seeding or contract planting; helps to prepare contracts for all silvicultural operations and oversees these operations while in progress to ensure contractor compliance. This position may be required to perform Forest Inventory Analysis (FIA) work, including FIA Certification by the United States Forest Service and the gathering and recording of FIA plot data in the field. Provides technical assistance in developing prescribed burning plans to ensure minimum impact of smoke and maximum use of assigned resources; evaluates areas to be burned prior to burn and after burn to ensure that sound forest management objectives are met; participates in burns conducted both by helicopter and by hand; secures the necessary training to conduct and participate in prescribed burning safely. Provides wildfire and emergency response support as directed. Assists in the development of smoke management, wildfire prevention, prescribed fire, pre-suppression burning plans and hazardous fuels mitigation. Assists in the enforcement of Florida’s open burning laws and regulation. Utilizes mass media systems such as newspaper, radio, and television to keep public informed of developments on the State forest. Provides local schools with information and conducts periodic field trips for environmental education.
Appl: Apply on website: https://jobs.myflorida.com/viewjob.html?optlink-view=view-361193&ERFormID=newjoblist&ERFormCode=any&JServSessionIdroot=yofo7hdq63.JS1
Contact: Florida Division Of Forestry - Tate's Hell State Forest, 290 Airport Road, Carrabelle, FL 32322.
Filing Date: 07/06/09.

RECREATION MANAGEMENT TECHNICIAN: Two (2) temporary, full-time positions. Pay: $16/hour. Dates: August (or upon availability) – November 2009; potential for extension pending. Health and dental benefits provided. Personal Leave accrual.
Location: The Great Basin Institute, Boise and Challis, Idaho.
Qual: Bachelor’s degree or related coursework in Natural Resources with an emphasis in Recreation Management, or commensurate field experience. Experience with motorized trail design, evaluation and construction. Experience collecting field data and/or following established field collection protocols. Knowledge of or ability to learn how to use Trimble GPS units. Experience creating maps and manipulating data using ArcGIS. Experience developing educational signs/kiosks for public display, desireable. Experience writing project reports and/or presenting technical data in an organized and understandable manner. Knowledge of local project areas highly desirable. Additionally: Motivated, self-starter who is detail oriented and possess good organizational skills. Experience supervising and directing field or work crews, desirable. Ability to work in harsh and rapidly changing environments, traverse uneven terrain and hike cross-country for extended distances (8-10 miles). Ability to read and navigate using topographic maps and a compass. Possess clean, valid, state-issued driver’s license with knowledge of or ability to learn how to safely operate an All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) or motorcycle, as well as a 4WD pickup truck on- and off-road. Knowledge of issue pertaining to OHV management and recreation in the west is important; knowledge of the project area(s) is desirable. This position will require some travel between Boise or Challis, Idaho and Reno or Ely, Nevada, and may include project work in Nevada.
Duties: The Great Basin Institute is recruiting two (2) Recreation Management Technicians to assist with implementation of up to six (6) off-highway vehicle (OHV) management projects in support of the Bureau of Land Management Challis and Owyhee Field Offices’ Travel Management Plans. The Technicians will work independently and in collaboration with BLM Outdoor Recreation Program staff to develop and implement various elements of the Plans. Project specific tasks include, but are not limited to, developing and implementing signing plans, establishing photo-points for reoccurring monitoring, creating informational and directional signs and kiosk panels, as well as coordinating conservations crews implementing approved OHV trail construction, closure and re-routing projects and establishing OHV parking/staging areas.
Appl: Send resume, cover letter, and 3 references to
Contact: Great Basin Institute, Bridget Walden, Reno, NV 89557. Email: bwalden@thegreatbasininstitute.org Website: www.TheGreatBasinInstitute.org
Filing Date: 07/05/09.

RESOURCE SCIENTIST: A permanent, full-time position. Pay: $40,140 to $70,812.
Location: Missouri Department of Conservation, Columbia, Missouri.
Qual: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s Degree in Fisheries, Aquatic Sciences, or Biological Sciences, and strong background in aquatic chemistry, aquatic ecology, research study and sampling design, and 2 years of progressively responsible professional experience in fisheries. Desired: Knowledge of major water pollution problems in Missouri with special emphasis on non-point sources such as nutrient and urban runoff. Knowledge or experience in working with stakeholder/public groups to achieve pollution related objectives. Coordinating and conducting pollution investigations. Training or experience in designing and conducting research projects. Demonstrated technical writing skills and experience writing grant proposals and securing funding for projects.
Duties: Under the supervision of the Environmental Health Unit Supervisor in the Resource Science Division, coordinates water pollution investigations for the Department and follows-up on specific incidences involving damage to natural resources and violation of Missouri water protection laws. Works closely with Department Regional staff to facilitate research/monitoring efforts on priority watersheds and the identification and characterization of significant regional water pollution problems.
Appl: Apply on website.
Contact: Missouri Department of Conservation, HR, 2901 West Truman Blvd, Jefferson City, MO 65109. Ph: 573-751-4115, Website: www.mdc.mo.gov/about/jobs
Filing Date: 07/08/09.

GAME WARDEN EXAMINATION: Four (4) permanent, full-time positions. Pay : Varies on duty assignment. Dates: Examination dates throughout the year.
Location: Wyoming Game and Fish Department, Statewide, Wyoming.
Qual: Any combination of training and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in wildlife management, range management, biology, zoology, ichthyology or closely related field. NOTE: Letter from your college authority stating you will have completed college coursework at the baccalaureate level in game or wildlife management, biology, zoology or other closely related field by December 31, 2009 will also be accepted. Must have a valid drivers license. Preference will be given to candidates with the following qualifications: At least 20 hours of wildlife management coursework as evidenced on their transcript, i.e. wildlife management, range management, biology, zoology, ichthyology, etc.
Duties: In Wyoming, game wardens are required to possess a working knowledge of wildlife biology and management, which is an integral part of their job duties. Therefore, all applications and transcripts are evaluated based on the number of hours and type of courses completed in wildlife biology and management. This ensures that only those exam candidates with an adequate educational background receive an opportunity to take the exam and compete for potential employment. Specifics: Primary responsibilities include wildlife management data collection and analysis, enforcement of game and fish laws and regulations, evaluation of damage to crops and livestock by wildlife, and acting as local liaison between the department and the public. A substantial amount of training and all equipment is provided.
Appl: To register for the examination, go to website.
Contact: Sandra Pepper, Program Coordinator, Wyoming Game and Fish Dept., 5400 Bishop Blvd., Cheyenne, WY 82006. Website: http://gf.state.wy.us/admin/hr/exams/index.asp
Filing Date: Open.

SEASONAL NATURALIST / WARDEN: Two (2) temporary, full-time positions. Pay: $290/week plus housing and utilities. Dates: September 7 - December 13, 2009.
Location: National Audubon Society, Harleyville, South Carolina.
Qual: Present enrollment in, or recent completion of a degree program in some area of the Natural Sciences. Interest in pursuing a career in Environmental Education, Naturalist-Interpretive work, Nature Center/Wildlife Sanctuary operations, or related careers. Not required, but helpful: Canoeing skills, handiness with tools, research/data collection experience, previous experience in public speaking/leading groups, computer skills.
Duties: Lead groups of all ages (mostly school children) on interpretive boardwalk tours. If Fall water levels allow, lead occasional canoe trips into the swamp’s interior (trips last 4 hours). Take responsibility for the canoe trip reservation process. Help run the Visitor Center on weekends and other days as needed. Includes staffing reception desk, greeting visitors, informal interpretation. Center “housekeeping.” Assist with ongoing projects and programs. For example: Water Chemistry and Benthic Organism Survey, Water Level Monitoring, misc. fundraising, other special events assistance, etc. Lead occasional general public Naturalist Walks on weekends. Assist with general maintenance of building, boardwalk, and grounds. Completion of a special, independent project that blends the needs of the sanctuary with the skills/interests of the Seasonal Naturalist. To be decided after arrival.
Appl: Send resume, cover letter, and 3 references to
Contact: Michael Dawson, Center Director, Audubon Center at Francis Beidler Forest, 336 Sanctuary Road, Harleyville, SC 29448. Ph: 843-462-2150, Fax: 843-462-2713, Email: mdawson@audubon.org Website: www.beidlerforest.com
Filing Date: 07/01/09.

NATURE PRESERVE PATROLLER / WORKER: $4,400 for term and lodging. Dates: Mid-September 2009 - early January 3, 2010.
Location: Eagle Valley Nature Preserve, Glen Haven, Wisconsin (southwest WI).
Qual: Ambitious, punctual, highly self-motivated individual capable of working outside in all kinds of weather; must be physically fit as much hiking in bluffs is required; good outdoor skills (tracking, stalking, wildlife observation) very helpful; some college biology coursework and/or field experience desirable. Provides a valuable opportunity for those with field biology and/or criminal justice backgrounds.
Duties: Primary responsibility is to patrol the property to deter trespass, and maintain an undisturbed preserve. Secondary duties include assisting with raptor migration counts, prairie seed collecting, eagle roost research, trail and building maintenance, and other duties as needed.
Appl: Send resume, cover letter and 3 references to
Contact: Brett Mandernack, Manager, Eagle Valley Nature Preserve, 8411 Duncan Road, Glen Haven, WI 53810. Ph: 608-794-2373.
Filing Date: 08/21/09.

NCC YEAR-ROUND CREW MEMBER: Sixty (60) temporary, full-time positions. Pay: $14,161 Living Stipend + $4,725 Education Award. Dates: September 28, 2009 – September 24, 2010.
Location: Great Basin Institute, Reno, Tahoe, Las Vegas, and Ely, Nevada.
Qual: To qualify, you must be at least 17 years of age and a US citizen that has received a high school diploma or GED (or be willing to achieve this before using education award). Members will attend a 5‐day orientation session where they will receive training in chainsaw use, trail building, leave‐no-trace ethics, CPR/First Aide, and effective citizenship.
Duties: Spend a year working and camping at some of Nevada’s premier natural areas. Serve alongside international volunteers and college students from across the country while making a lasting contribution to Nevada’s natural heritage. Gain valuable field experience while working on habitat improvement, restoration, and recreation projects with the U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, and local and state agencies. Provide a national service with your environmental restoration efforts and work all over the state in a diverse and beautiful array of desert, mountain and alpine habitats. Projects: Trail building and rehabilitation; Exotic species removal; Forest thinning; Habitat restoration; Riparian rehabilitation; Illegal road decommissioning. Specific tasks: Maintaining a positive and professional attitude at all times while providing service. Communicating with agency project staff. Complying with both production and quality work standards established by NCC administration, crew supervisors and project partners. Contributing to basic duties at the campsite including cooking, cleaning and organizing crew equipment. Work Schedule: The term‐of‐service will be divided into two seasons. For the first 6 months crew members will be stationed in the Las Vegas area and will perform services primarily in the Mojave Desert Region. During the second half of the year crews will transition to northern Nevada and will be based in the Reno area and will perform services primarily in the Sierra Nevada and Great Basin Regions. The NCC will help during the transition time with housing recommendations. We will not provide housing and will not sign leases, but we can assist with identifying housing options.
Appl: Send resume, cover letter, and 3 references to
Contact: Bridget Walden, Great Basin Institute, University of Nevada-Reno, Mail Stop 0099, Reno, NV 89557-0099. Ph: 775-324-0119, Email: bwalden@thegreatbasininstitute.org Website: www.thegreatbasininstitute.org
Filing Date: 09/06/09.