THE JOB SEEKER - Environmental Jobs Service

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE FOR UNDERGRADUATES: Two (2) temporary, part-time positions. Pay: Students in the program will be provided a stipend of $4250, along with housing on campus. Dates: June 7 - August 13, 2010.
Location: The Great Basin Institute, Reno, Nevada.
Qual: Qualified undergraduates, who will have junior or senior status and will be a full-time student in the Fall 2010 term, with a combination of coursework in the following disciplines are invited to apply: environmental studies, natural resources, biology, ecology, hydrology, resource economics, and statistics. We especially encourage applications from students at primarily undergraduate institutions and from underrepresented groups. Participants must be citizens or permanent legal residents of the USA. Review of applications will begin on 8 March 2010. Applications received after this date will be considered on a space-available basis.
Duties: The Academy for the Environment (http://environment.unr.edu/), facilitating student involvement in environmental research and education at UNR, and the Great Basin Institute, an environmental research, education and conservation organization, invite applications for the summer 2010 REU program in natural resources – conservation and socioeconomic issues, sponsored by the National Science Foundation. Overview of Program: Research teams will work in the eastern Sierra region of Nevada, within the Lake Tahoe-Truckee River-Pyramid Lake watershed, on studies ranging from fire effects on watershed restoration to anthropogenic influences on water quality at Lake Tahoe. Participants will be exposed to diverse scientific inquiries and technologies to gain insight into how science informs land and water use policy, management and conservation initiatives. Research Topics Include: Biological, physical and chemical sampling of aquatic resources. Impacts and management of invasive species. Rephotography (comparing past and current images of an area) analyses of environmental change. Resource management policy and implementation within the watershed. Recreation and capacity studies of state and federal lands in the Tahoe Basin.
Appl: For a full position description and application instructions visit: www.thegreatbasininstitute.org/programs/research-associates/research-associates-employment/research-experience-for-undergraduates/
Contact: Bridget Walden, The Great Basin Institute, 16750 Mt. Rose Highway, Reno, NV 89511. Ph: 775-674-5475, Email: bwalden@thegreatbasininstitute.org Website: www.TheGreatBasinInstitute.org
Filing Date: 03/08/10.

SENIOR FORESTER: A permanent, full-time position. Pay: $34,501.48 annually. Dates: Start immediately.
Location: Florida Division of Forestry, Madison, Florida.
Qual: A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in forestry and 3 years of professional forestry experience, or a Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in forestry and 2 years of professional forestry experience.
Duties: Provide forest management technical assistance to rural private forest landowners to achieve the goals of the landowner including timber revenue, sustained yield, ecological management, wildlife management; provide advice on timber marking and volume estimation, the sale of forest products; provide technical assistance in implementation of federal cost-share programs, site preparation and tree planting procedures, investment analysis, timber stand improvement methods, diagnosis of forest insect and disease outbreaks; and prepare Stewardship and other management plans, proper tree selection and tree planting procedures. Provide technical assistance for Urban Community Forestry grants, Tree City USA, Champion Tree designations, and other related forest factors. Respond to homeowners' requests for analysis of shade tree and ornamental tree diseases and provide information on methods of prevention and control. Utilize mass media systems such as newspapers, radio and television to keep the public informed of developments in the forestry and conservation fields. Conduct forest management technical information and education workshops for private forest landowners. Provide local schools with information and assistance pertinent to environmental education through teacher workshops and instruction at environmental education centers. Provide wildfire and emergency response support as directed. Assist in the development of smoke management, wildfire prevention, prescribed fire, pre-suppression burning plans and hazardous fuels mitigation. Assist in the enforcement of Florida’s open burning laws and regulations. Provide technical assistance to county commissions, municipalities and other county and city agencies in the development and implementation of effective environmental studies and practices relating to land-use planning, zoning and development. This includes conservation and environmental planning, recreation and open-space planning, zoning variances relating to vegetation, drafting of ordinances relative to tree protection, landscaping, reclamation and preservation of natural areas, and the establishment of conservation and scenic easements to preserve natural amenities. Perform other duties as assigned.
Appl: Apply on this website: https://peoplefirst.myflorida.com/logon
Contact: Elijah Terrell, Florida Division of Forestry, 2229 S. State Road 53, Madison, FL 32340. Ph: 850-973-5100, Fax: 850-973-5180, Email: terrele@doacs.state.fl.us Website: www.fl-dof.com
Filing Date: 02/15/10.

SEASONAL NATURALIST: Two (2) temporary, full-time positions. Pay: $275/week plus room & board. Dates: September1, 2010 (approximately).
Location: Long Lake Conservation Center, Palisade, Minnesota.
Qual: Seasonal Naturalists are recent graduates with bachelor’s degrees in biological sciences, environmental education, recreation, or related fields. We also consider applicants from a wider variety of fields. Responsibilities/privileges may vary according to prior experience.
Duties: Care for the health, safety, enjoyment, and enrichment of our visiting students. Observe, take notes, and teach classes. Teach and lead classes independently, once comfortable with the curriculum. Work weekends on a rotating basis. Willingly work outdoors in all kinds of weather. Assist in all aspects of the education department (critter care, equipment upkeep, etc.).
Appl: Send application, resume, cover letter, and 3 references. Application on website: http://www.llcc.org/employment.html#SeasNatur
Contact: Pamela Carlson, Long Lake Conservation Center, 28952 438th Lane, Palisade, MN 56469. Ph: 218-768-4653, Fax: 218-768-2309, Email: info@llcc.org Website: www.llcc.org
Filing Date: 04/02/10.

CREW LEADERS & ASSISTANTS: Numerous temporary, full-time positions. Pay: Living stipend $1,180 to $1,350/month depending on service level. Residential position with room and board included; limited time off. Dates: June 2 - August 18, 2010.
Location: Conservation Corps Minnesota, based in St. Croix State Park near Hinckley, Minnesota.
Qual: Must be 19+ years old with desire and ability to: Work hard in an outdoor setting. Work with diverse youth in conservation, education and recreation settings. Camp and live in the outdoors for extended periods of time. Foster strong work habits, environmental ethics, and team unity. Display a positive attitude, interest in service and community work, and desire to make a difference. Laugh.
Duties: The Summer Youth Program Crew Leaders and Assistant Crew Leaders (AmeriCorps members) add value to the community, environment and youth participants through their dedicated service. The member will supervise, motivate, direct and coordinate a crew of young people, ages 15-18, in a rigorous program of work, education, and training. The member will be responsible for maintaining consistent discipline and fostering positive crew morale by utilizing teamwork among crewmembers. The member must ensure that they and the crew adhere to program goals and mission. The member will work alongside crew members to set the standard and pace of work. Essential Functions: Lead groups of 6 youth on 1 to 3 week long "spike" projects (spikes are projects completed outside of the residential base site where crews camp in tents, prepare their own meals, and complete work projects). Lead crew to complete projects such as trail construction and maintenance, foot bridge building, landscaping, campsite development, invasive species removal, etc. Facilitate with educational and recreational activities on the weekends, during spike trips, and after the workday. Provide discipline and positive crew morale, build teamwork among crew members, enforce the standards of the Conservation Corps behavior, and adhere to the program goals and mission. Crew Leaders are responsible for encouraging the development of good work habits and presenting on basic skills such as work safety, environmental education and leave no trace. Service projects are primarily completed outside during spring and summer seasons. Members are expected to complete service during hot/cold weather, rain/precipitation, and other seasonal conditions. Members work alongside youth participants during the day and facilitate activities and group living in the evenings and on weekends. Equipment used: Training is provided for all equipment and tools used. Hand tools: Pulaski, loppers, hammers, shovels, wheelbarrows, pick mattock, ax mattock, hazel hoe, rock bar, bow saw, hand saw, pole saw, and other conservation hand tools. Power tools: Drill, circular saw, air compressor, and other power tools as needed. Vehicles: Large trucks, trucks with trailers, passenger vans, ATVs, boats, and other vehicles as needed.
Appl: Email application to:
Contact: Conservation Corps Minnesota, Summer Staff, 2715 Upper Afton Road, Suite 100, Maplewood MN 55119. Fax: 651-209-9901, Email: recruit@conservationcorps.org
Filing Date: 03/26/10.

CREW LEADERS AND MEMBERS: Numerous temporary, full-time positions. Pay: 1140 a month (Crew Leaders: $1550 a month), health insurance, student loan forbearance during the service term, and a post-service AmeriCorps Education Award that may be used for college expenses or to repay qualified student loans. Crew Leader Education Award: $1475 - Crew Member Education Award: $1250. Dates: Crew Leader: May 17 – Sept 3; Crew Member: June 1 – Sept 3, 2010.
Location: Conservation Corps Minnesota, Superior & Chippewa National Forests, Minnesota.
Qual: Crew Members: Ability to work outdoors in adverse conditions and on challenging terrain. Ability to work well with others in a team setting. Strong desire to learn new skills. Positive attitude and interest in service and community work. Interest and ability to camp for extended periods. Crew Leaders (in addition to above Member qualifications): Prior field and/or supervisory experience is preferred. Experience/education in natural resource management, supervision, construction, trail maintenance, small engine repair and/or related fields is desired. Standard Requirements: Must be 18-25 years old and be able to perform essential functions of the job including physically strenuous work 40 hours per week. Typical work week is Monday-Thursday (10 hours each day) with other days scheduled as required. Crew Members and Leaders should be available for four to eight day out of town assignments that involve backcountry camping near the work project site. A full term of service must be completed in order to receive the education award. Personal protective equipment is provided and required.
Duties: Conservation Corps Minnesota, a non-profit environmental organization, is currently accepting applications for Crew Member & Leader positions. Crews of 1 leader and 4 members will participate in on-the-job training to learn natural resources management skills and put those skills into practice working on trail and portage maintenance projects in Superior & Chippewa National Forests in northern Minnesota. Leader and Member positions involve physically challenging, team-oriented work while learning about the environment and networking with natural resource professionals. Service work is performed exclusively outdoors and 75% of projects will involve camping for several days at a time. Significant travel and extended backcountry camping are required. Food and lodging (camping) is only provided while working on trail; this is not a residential position. Responsibilities: Crew Members will receive training and complete conservation & trail projects. Work includes extensive trail construction & maintenance, some exotic species removal and management. Crews will camp at or near work sites for extended periods.
Crew Leaders will be responsible for project management, training and development of 4 Crew Members. The Crew Leader is responsible for the crew’s overall work performance and safety during a project. Crew Leaders work directly with Crew Members to complete all projects.
Appl: Email application to:
Contact: Conservation Corps Minnesota, Summer Staff, 2715 Upper Afton Road, Suite 100, Maplewood MN 55119. Fax: 651-209-9901, Email: recruit@conservationcorps.org
Filing Date: 04/09/10.

FIELD ASSISTANT – TRAIL MAINTENANCE: Four (4) temporary, full-time positions. Pay: Stipend $1975 per month; post-service AmeriCorps education award $2362.50 (if eligible). Dates: April 12 – September 17, 2010.
Location: Conservation Corps Minnesota, Superior & Chippewa National Forests, Minnesota.
Qual: Ability to motivate and train crew members and crew leaders, ages 18-25. Working knowledge of project management, specifically in trail building and maintenance. Experience with hand and power tools, chainsaw operations, construction and backcountry camping. Training coordination and facilitation experience. Ability to work well with minimal supervision, multi-task, and be flexible in responsibilities. Valid driver’s license / good driving record. A current Wilderness First Aid or equivalent certificate. Familiarity with AmeriCorps and local, state and federal natural resource agencies. Previous Corps or related experience required. Four-year degree in a related field is preferred. AmeriCorps eligibility preferred but not required. (Between age 18-25, eligible for Education Award).
Duties: The Conservation Corps provides hands-on environmental stewardship and service-learning opportunities to youth and young adults through natural resource management projects. The Field Assistant is a full-time, temporary position. Around 85% of the Field Assistant’s time will be spent directly in the field coordinating and overseeing trail projects or providing training for crews. Significant travel and extended backcountry camping are required. Food and lodging (camping) is only provided while working on trail; this is not a residential position. This position reports to the Project Coordinator, who is responsible for the oversight of Field Assistants and Corps members. Each Field Assistant will help manage 1 to 3 backcountry trail crews performing work in Superior or Chippewa National Forests or along the North Country Trail. Crews are composed of 1 Crew Leader and 4 Crew Members, aged 18-25, and work seasonally from June through September. Primary Tasks: Assist with field coordination for young adult crews, ensuring that projects are accomplished in an efficient, safe, and consistent manner. Coordinate project logistics with Project Coordinator and facilitate crew preparedness to complete each project. Communicate project objectives to corpsmembers to achieve this goal. Assist in technical aspects of trail projects. Maintain equipment, conduct repairs, and inventory. Provide educational, technical, and safety training for corpsmembers. Help facilitate corpsmember development to ensure that corpsmembers achieve personal and program success through the principles of teamwork and service-learning. Assist with district safety program ensuring that corpsmembers are familiar with safety practices and precautions relating to work projects. Perform significant travel and overnight and weekend spike camp duties as assigned.
Appl: Applications available at website. Email a cover letter, resume, and application to:
Contact: Conservation Corps Minnesota, AmeriCorps Trail Crews, 2715 Upper Afton Road #100, Maplewood, MN 55119. Email: recruit@conservationcorps.org Website: www.conservationcorps.org/apply
Filing Date: 03/12/10.

CREW LEADER: A temporary, full-time position. Pay: $1140 a month (Crew Leaders: $1550 a month), health insurance, student loan forbearance during the service term, and a post-service AmeriCorps Education Award that may be used for college expenses or to repay qualified student loans. AmeriCorps Education Award: $2362.50. Dates: March 15 – August 31, 2010.
Location: Conservation Corps Minnesota, Brainerd, Minnesota.
Qual: Ability to work outdoors in adverse conditions and on challenging terrain. Ability to work well with others in a team setting. Strong desire to learn new skills. Positive attitude and interest in service and community work. Sense of adventure. Crew Leaders (in addition to above Member qualifications): Prior field and/or supervisory experience is preferred. Experience/education in natural resource management, supervision, construction, small engine repair and/or related fields is desired. Must be 18-25 years old and be able to perform essential functions of the job including physically strenuous work 40 hours per week. Typical work week is Monday-Thursday (10 hours each day) with other days scheduled as required. Crew Members and Leaders should be available for week-long out of town assignments that involve camping near the work project site. A full term of service must be completed in order to receive the education award. Personal protective equipment provided and required.
Duties: A crew of 1 leader and 3 members will participate in on-the-job training to learn natural resources management skills and put those skills into practice working on conservation projects in Wilderness Management Areas in the Brainerd area. Leader and Member positions involve physically challenging, team-oriented work while learning about the environment and networking with natural resource professionals. Service work is performed almost exclusively outdoors and may involve camping for several days at a time. Responsibilities: Corpsmembers will receive training and complete various conservation projects such as prairie restoration, GPS/GIS mapping, wildlife surveys, wood duck box construction, timber stand improvement, prescribed burning, exotic species management, wildlife habitat improvement, wildland fire fighting and emergency response.
Appl: Download an application from website. Send to
Contact: Conservation Corps Minnesota, (AmeriCorps Program), 2715 Upper Afton Rd. Suite 100, Maplewood, MN 55119. Ph: 651-209-9900 x 17, Fax: 651-209-9901, Email: recruit@conservationcorps.org Website: www.conservationcorps.org/apply
Filing Date: Open.

WILDERNESS TECHNICIAN: A temporary, full-time position. Pay: $8,280 living allowance + $1,800 education award. Dates: May 17 - September 24, 2010.
Location: Great Basin Institute, Ely, Nevada.
Qual: Bachelor’s degree or coursework with related field experience in recreation, forestry, environmental science or related field; Experience collecting field data or following established field collection protocols; Experience working with GIS software and hand-held GPS equipment a plus; Motivated, self-starter, detail oriented and possess good organizational skills; Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse public; Ability to hike long distances, navigate using maps and be comfortable spending time in the field alone. Possess a valid, state-issued drivers license and clean driving record; Experience operating 4WD trucks in an on- and off-road setting, including narrow, mountain forest roads; Ability to work in harsh and rapidly changing environments, work in all types of weather conditions, traverse uneven terrain, carry upwards of 40 pounds in a backpack, and otherwise maintain good physical condition; Willingness to camp, sometimes in remote areas, up to three night per week; Meet AmeriCorps eligibility requirements: U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status, and eligible to receive an AmeriCorps Education Award (limit of two in a lifetime, regardless of award amount).
Duties: The Great Basin Institute, in cooperation with the Bureau of Land Management, Ely District, is recruiting a Wilderness Technician to join its AmeriCorps program and conduct wilderness character studies for 6 wilderness areas. The Lincoln County Conservation, Recreation and Development Act and the White Pine County Conservation, Recreation and Development Act established 6 citizen-proposed wilderness areas. These areas were not wilderness study areas and had not been formally studied to evaluate their wilderness characteristics. The Technician will evaluate the Becky Peak, Government Peak, Bristlecone and Highland Ridge wildernesses in White Pine County and the Mount Irish and Big Rocks wildernesses in Lincoln County for their untrammeled, undeveloped and natural qualities and their opportunities for solitude or primitive and unconfined recreation.
Appl: Send resume, cover letter, and 3 references. Include where you found this position posted.
Contact: Great Basin Institute, Ely, NV. Bridget Walden, HR Coordinator, Email: bwalden@thegreatbasininstitute.org Website: www.thegreatbasininstitute.org/
Filing Date: 02/14/10.

GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIP: A 3-year, half-time position. Pay: Position is ½-time (0.50 FTE), and carries a $17,500/year stipend, non-resident tuition waiver; 15 hour per year tuition remission, and OSU insurance provided. Dates: 3 years beginning in Summer or Fall Semester 2010 or when suitable candidate is found.
Location: Oklahoma State University, Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management, Human Dimensions of Rangeland Ecology and Management, Stillwater, Oklahoma.
Qual: B.S. or M.S. in a field closely related to rangeland ecology with demonstrated experience in social science research; GPA > 3.3, competitive GRE scores; fluency in English and valid driver’s license. Desired: Experience with survey techniques and quantitative analyses of survey data.
Duties: Traditional management of rangelands has predominantly focused on maintaining a few dominant forage grasses and reducing variability across the landscape. The result is homogenization of rangelands and loss of biodiversity. Application of the fire-grazing interaction is an alternative that mimics disturbance processes responsible for shaping grasslands that developed under grazing by large ungulates and frequent fire. Therefore, the goal of this project is to optimize multifunctionality (biodiversity, agricultural productivity, and riparian stability) of rangeland by focusing on heterogeneity achieved through the fire-grazing interaction. The human dimensions portion of the project will employ survey methodology to evaluate landowner, resource professional, and general public perceptions and attitudes toward heterogeneity. We expect that landowners will prefer an homogenous landscape dominated by a few key forage grasses. The general public might favor some yet unknown degree of variation. The results of this study will be combined with related studies to assess response of livestock productivity, grazing distribution, and the avian community to increasing levels of heterogeneity. This project will have a strong applied component and results will be used to direct future outreach efforts on rangelands. Further, there will be opportunities to explore more fundamental questions regarding human behavior with implications toward the social sciences. The Ph.D. candidate will have significant latitude to create project objectives that fit within the overall project framework.
Appl: Send resume, cover letter, and 3 references to
Contact: Dr. David Engle, Ph: 405-744-5615, Email: david.engle@okstate.edu
Filing Date: Open.

SUSTAINABLE RECREATION INTERN: A temporary, full-time position. Pay: $9,906 living stipend + $2362.50. Dates: February 1 (negotiable) – July 30, 2010.
Location: Great Basin Institute, Reno/Tahoe, Nevada.
Qual: Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision. Proven people skills. Must be able to multi-task and work with a variety of staff members, volunteers, and children. Demonstrated ability to communicate orally and in writing. 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).
Duties: This position rotates between the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) Supervisor’s Office and the Great Basin Institute’s Mount Rose Campus. Provides research and outreach support to establish sustainable recreation services for the LTBMU sites of service. Offers assistance to LTBMU and GBI leadership team to unite partners in strategic efforts that build upon successful visitor service programs. For grant writing purposes, intern must become knowledgeable of information regarding Lake Tahoe Basin geographic features, recreation sites, hiking and recreation opportunities, and local Forest Service regulations. Moreover, the intern will perform an assessment of interpretive programs at USFS sites including oral presentations, guided walks, environmental education programs, to visitors, school children, and organized groups on a variety of natural history, cultural history, and Forest Service natural resource programs. A schedule of grant submissions will be prepared based on the assessment of existing and future programmatic functions. Working Environment/Physical Demands: The work is primarily performed in an office setting with occasional visits to other indoor and outdoor environments. The work is mostly sedentary, however, some walking, bending, standing, and carrying of moderate weight objects is required. The position works 8 hours per day, five days/week.
Appl: Full position description and application instructions available at: www.thegreatbasininstitute.org/programs/nevada-conservation-corps/ncc-employment
Contact: Great Basin Institute, Elko, NV. Bridget Walden, Ph: 775-674-5496 Email: bwalden@thegreatbasininstitute.org
Filing Date: 02/14/10.