The Massachusetts Division of Ecological Restoration (DER) is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Streamflow Restoration Intern. The Streamflow Restoration Intern supports the restoration of more natural streamflow regimes and aquatic ecosystem health.  This position will assist Streamflow Restoration Program staff with the collection and analysis of streamflow data to inform sustainable water management and ecological restoration actions.  Work will involve assisting with monitoring equipment installation and maintenance, field measurements, and data analysis and modeling.  The Intern may also provide technical assistance, such as monitoring support, to the Division of Ecological Restoration river and wetland restoration projects, as time and interest allow.

To view the job announcement and apply online, please visit the MassCareers website at:

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For more information about the position, please contact Kate Bentsen at Kate.Bentsen@mass.gov or 617-626-1533. For questions specific to the application process, please refer to the MassCareers website (https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mass.gov%2Ffind-your-future-commonwealth-job&data=02%7C01%7Cmadeline.hennessey%40uconn.edu%7C8b6646e89d074bd9547a08d7c665d185%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637196012951126184&sdata=I6Jcy2wdUs7HGyyU%2B9uCvDV7M%2BzBwzz6FZ%2BLRxgyO7U%3D&reserved=0) and information contained within the job announcement.

Posting Date: 3/11/2020

Closing Date: Please note that requisitions will remain open for 90 days; however, first consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days of the posting.

Vegetation & Ecological Monitoring with the Bureau of Land Management and Southwest Conservation Corps

Position Title: Crew Member (Botany or Soils Emphasis)

Position Type: Full-time, temporary, 23 weeks

Locations: Dolores, Montrose, Grand Junction, Gunnison, CaÃfÂfÒ±on City, and Monte Vista, CO

Farmington, Taos, Albuquerque, and Socorro, NM

Living Stipend: $520/week

Benefits: Paid training; camping food allowance; AmeriCorps Education Award of $2,907.50 upon satisfactory completion of term

Hiring Benefits: Public Land Corps hiring authority: eligible to use, for two years upon completion of term, a noncompetitive hiring status for consideration when applying to competitive service positions for a federal agency.

Program Dates: Colorado: May 4th Ãf¢ÒÂEURҔ Oct 9th, 2020

New Mexico: May 11th Ãf¢ÒÂEURҔ Oct 16th, 2020

Southwest Conservation CorpsÃf¢ÒÂEURÃ’Â(tm)s Mission

It is the mission of the Southwest Conservation Corps (SCC) to empower individuals to positively impact their lives, their communities, and the environment. For more information, visit https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=www.sccorps.org&data=02%7C01%7Cmadeline.hennessey%40uconn.edu%7C8b6646e89d074bd9547a08d7c665d185%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637196012951116189&sdata=DDmdOpdiIHbGxNnYSQEMY5Jt8vK03SgkVGbvzM8%2FPfg%3D&reserved=0.

Program Overview:

Participants will manage all aspects of vegetation monitoring using the Bureau of Land ManagementÃf¢ÒÂEURÃ’Â(tm)s (BLM) Assessment, Inventory, & Monitoring (AIM) methodology. More information on the BLMÃf¢ÒÂEURÃ’Â(tm)s AIM strategy can be found on the AIM website: https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faim.landscapetoolbox.org%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cmadeline.hennessey%40uconn.edu%7C8b6646e89d074bd9547a08d7c665d185%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637196012951116189&sdata=vjP%2B73DWBn9VJ0NCphBMU49TkJu6Q6dYzx7USilWi9o%3D&reserved=0. Crews will consist of three or four individuals: two or three crew members and one crew lead. Together, they will monitor land health on BLM lands.

Within all plots, vegetation will be identified to species, line-point intercept will be used to gather species cover and composition data, soil stability will be measured, and soil pit descriptions will be completed. All data will be georeferenced using a GPS unit and stored in an ArcGIS geodatabase. Data are entered into a database on site with ruggedized tablets for later use by land management specialists. The crew may also have the opportunity to assist with other public land management projects involving wildlife, range, and forestry, if time allows.

Work will be completed in remote areas on BLM lands. Crews will be required to drive to several different areas of the Field or District Office throughout a four- to eight-day work week (Ãf¢ÒÂEURÃ’ÂoehitchÃf¢ÒÂEURҝ), camp overnight, hike several miles a day, and return to the office for equipment and data management.

Botany Crew MemberÃf¢ÒÂEURÃ’Â(tm)s Responsibilities

Provides botanical expertise to the Crew Lead and Soils Crew Member while on plot, as well as to the project as a whole; completes the species inventory the majority of the time. Maintains and tracks botanical specimens of known and unknown species throughout the field season and keep records updated as needed. Continues to learn the local flora from the crew lead and local resources and builds botanical knowledge. Botany Crew Member should be passionate about the botanical world and have a willingness to share that knowledge with the Crew Lead and fellow Soils Crew Member. Botany Crew Member is expected to learn and assist with all of the Soils Crew MemberÃf¢ÒÂEURÃ’Â(tm)s responsibilities.

Soils Crew MemberÃf¢ÒÂEURÃ’Â(tm)s Responsibilities

Provides expertise on soils and soils-forming mechanisms that occur on and near plot to help characterize the site. Soils Crew Member will either perform or verify every soil pit characterization completed on plot, namely, soil horizons and textures. Works closely with Crew Lead to discuss and come to consensus on which ecological site or soil series the plot falls on. May maintain specimens and records of unique soils throughout the field office to develop and maintain a unique soil library for the field office. Provides guidance on soil texturing techniques to Crew Lead and fellow Botany Crew Member. Soils Crew Member is expected to learn and assist with all of the Botany Crew MemberÃf¢ÒÂEURÃ’Â(tm)s responsibilities.

Minimal Qualifications:

– College coursework (2 years, at minimum) in ecology, botany, plant ecology, plant biology, plant systematics, soils science, geology, horticulture, natural resource management, environmental science, or a related field;

o OR previous college- or professional-level experience in the above fields, plus familiarity with data collection and sound science principles

– Eligible to accept a 900-hour service term with Americorps

o Aged between 21 and 30 (civilian) or 35 (veteran) years upon hire

o With U.S. Citizenship or Lawful Permanent Residence and associated identification, including an image of a signed social security card AND another acceptable primary form of documentation – Ability to produce identification as stipulated by I-9 upon hire

– Valid US driver’s license and insurable driving record

– Ability to pass Conservation LegacyÃf¢ÒÂEURÃ’Â(tm)s and the Department of InteriorÃf¢ÒÂEURÃ’Â(tm)s background checks – Experience working as part of a small team and able to work well with others

o Excellent communication, organizational, and planning skills.

– Experience with and knowledge of Microsoft Suite Software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or other data-collection software

– Self-motivated and able to work independently with limited supervision after the initial training period. The applicant must be able to maneuver and operate in a mixture of office and field work.

– Physically capable of standing and walking (at a minimum 6 miles/day on rough, uneven terrain), bending, crouching and stooping for long periods of time, and lifting/carrying items that weigh up to 40 pounds, in upwards of 100 degree (F) heat while maintaining a professional demeanor.

– Experience and willingness to spending multiple days (1-6 days at a time) car-camping in remote areas; familiarity or willingness to learn and adhere to best practices for field safety and Leave No Trace principles.

– Willingness to spend several hours per day and/or per week riding in, navigating, and driving a company truck on- and off-highway.

– Ability to work in and respond to adverse weather conditions including extreme heat, monsoonal rains, and hazardous wildlife (i.e. rattlesnakes, scorpions, biting/stinging insects, horses)

– Current or ability to obtain CPR, Wilderness First Aid, and Defensive Driver Training certificates

Preferred Qualifications (Botany Emphasis):

– College graduate (BachelorÃf¢ÒÂEURÃ’Â(tm)s, MasterÃf¢ÒÂEURÃ’Â(tm)s) with degree in ecology, botany, plant ecology, plant biology, plant systematics, horticulture, natural resource management, environmental science, or a related field.

– At least 1 to 2 years of experience using taxonomic keys to identify plants to species in the field, from photos, and from pressed specimens.

Ãf’Ò· Familiarity with Colorado/New Mexico flora in general and AckerfieldÃf¢ÒÂEURÃ’Â(tm)s Flora of Colorado/Flora Neomexicana III is preferred.

Ãf’Ò· Experience with floras from adjacent states to Colorado or New Mexico

Ãf’Ò· Experience working in regions with high floristic diversity

– Experience or interest in large scale, spatially-balanced monitoring designs

– Experience with handheld GPS units and External GNSS GPS antennae and basic troubleshooting

– Experience with ArcGIS Online interface

Ãf’Ò· Knowledge of downloading, using, and syncing ArcGIS Online Maps

– Experience safely operating 4WD trucks on paved and unpaved roads, often in remote areas on unimproved roads and driving for extended periods (2-3 hours at a time).

– Experience working or recreating in rangeland

Preferred Qualifications (Soils Emphasis): – Experience or education using taxonomic soil keys or equivalent mechanism to identify ecological sites

Ãf’Ò· Familiarity with New Mexico soils

Ãf’Ò· Experience hand texturing various types of soils

Ãf’Ò· Experience digging quality soil pits to characterize and document all horizons

Ãf’Ò· Experience using soil series descriptions, web soil survey, or equivalent soil datasets

– Experience or interest in large scale, spatially-balanced monitoring designs, and how extensive sampling can augment the precision of soil maps

– Experience with handheld GPS units and External GNSS GPS antennae and basic troubleshooting

– Experience with ArcGIS Online interface

Ãf’Ò· Knowledge of downloading, using, and syncing ArcGIS Online Maps

– Experience safely operating 4WD trucks on paved and unpaved roads, often in remote areas on unimproved roads, and driving for extended periods (2-3 hours at a time).

– Experience working or recreating in rangeland

Public Land Corps:

The Public Land Corps program provides the opportunity for young people between the ages of 16 and 30 years to work on conservation projects on public lands. Participants must successfully complete 640 hours that include at least 120 hours on federal lands through the PLC. PLC members are not federal government employees, but those who successfully complete the PLC requirements are then eligible to use, for two years, a noncompetitive hiring status for consideration when applying to competitive service positions. https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.blm.gov%2Fcareers%2Fstudents-and-grads%2Fpublic-lands-corps&data=02%7C01%7Cmadeline.hennessey%40uconn.edu%7C8b6646e89d074bd9547a08d7c665d185%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637196012951116189&sdata=TxBgR6IlqSg6BEUEdiDmvPoOJg4xyzW%2FeGng%2FeXbVuE%3D&reserved=0

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Scroll and follow the link for this position to the electronic application.

Application requires a cover letter, resume/CV, and screening questions.

SCC offers several Ecological Monitoring crew positions across Colorado and New Mexico. PLEASE SPECIFICALLY MENTION AND RANK LOCATIONS ON INTEREST. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, so please apply promptly.

Feel free to reach out to Ecological Monitoring Coordinator Cassandra Owen at cowen@conservationlegacy.org with questions.

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The Jacobs lab at Purdue FNR is currently conducting a project investigating success of hardwood plantings on reclaimed mine sites in southern Indiana. We are looking to hire 1-3 technicians to assist us. Field research will occur in Pike county and surrounding counties at a range of reclaimed mines. We are looking for field assistants that are motivated, hard-working, and willing to work outdoors in rugged conditions and any weather. The conditions on site are very weedy, open, and often have ticks; but also have great views and diverse wildlife. Technicians will gain experience in soil sampling, GPS and orientation, tree identification, and data collection. Employment will last until the end of May and may also be extended into the summer.

Compensation: $13/hour, housing provided for work trips.

Hours: Flexible, but must be able to work on overnight trips, unless you live locally. Typically 8-10 hours a day, 2-4 days a week. Ability to work Fridays-Sundays is preferred. We are willing to work with your schedule.

Timing: March-May 2020, with possibility of continuing into summer if desired.

Qualifications: Ability to work in outdoor environments in any weather. Dendrology skills ar strongly preferred.

To apply: Contact Caleb Redick at credick@purdue.edu. Application deadline 5/01/20.

The Water Institute of the Gulf is seeking a Coastal Water Quality Modeler to conduct numerical modeling work in coastal and deltaic environments with a focus of simulating water quality constituents of nutrients, phytoplankton, salinity, total suspended solids, and dissolved oxygen. This is a full-time position with benefits and will report to and work closely with Melissa Baustian, Coastal Ecologist and Director of the RESTORE Act Center of Excellence as well as work closely with research engineers and water resource scientists from the Coastal & Deltaic Systems Modeling group. The position will provide technical support in the development and application of surface water quality models (e.g., Delft3D-WAQ, FVCOM, ROMS, EFDC/HEM3D, WASP, SWAT, FVCOM) to assess how coastal ecosystems respond to restoration alternatives, land use, climate change, and other stressors. Therefore, this candidate will be expected to work closely with partners from academia, industry, and local, state, and regional governments as necessary to generate exemplary, world-class applied research.

This position will involve working within a dynamic team of natural and social science researchers at the Water Institute supporting a variety of coastal restoration studies, mostly in coastal Louisiana. The incumbent will calibrate and validate an existing ecosystem model of coastal Louisiana and develop new regional models to estimate how various coastal restoration decisions can influence the estuarine hydrology, water quality, and biogeochemical cycles and budgets (nitrogen, phosphorus, and carbon). The position may also require integration of natural and human system data to assess the effectiveness of nature-based solutions.

Interested persons should apply online at The Water Institute of the Gulf’s Career Center.

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Applications should include a cover letter highlighting accomplishments as they relate to the position, a full CV, pdf copies of representative writing (e.g., thesis or peer-reviewed publications), and the names and contact information of three references.

The Lemoine Lab at Marquette University is hiring three interns for summer 2020 (early May Ãf¢ÒÂEURҔ late August) to work on an NSF-funded project examining the role of insect herbivores in grasslands. Interns will be responsible for maintaining and implementing the main project, as well as conducting independent research projects. Duties include manual construction of drought shelters including use of power tools, insect collections, plant identification and collections, soil respiration measurements via incubation, and plant gas exchange measurements using a LICOR 6800. Undergraduate interns will primarily assist full-time technicians and graduate students. Field sites are in Custer State Park, South Dakota and Milwaukee, WI.

Compensation: $3,000 stipend for the summer. Housing is provided in South Dakota and Milwaukee.

Qualifications:

Ideal applicants have a strong interest in ecology, plant physiology, entomology or other related field and are currently enrolled in an accredited college or university. Applicants must have the ability and willingness to work outdoors in remote grasslands, handle soil, plants, and insects, and endure log field days with adverse weather conditions. Strong work ethic, exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, and a current drivers license are required.

Please send a cover letter,  CV, and two references to Michelle Budny: michelle.budny@marquette.edu

Deadline to Apply: 15 Apr 2020

Position Title:        Crew Leader

Position Type:         Full-time, temporary, 52 or 44 weeks

Number of Positions:   2

Location:              Albuquerque, NM (52 weeks, with the possibility of extension on the front end)

                       Socorro, NM (44 weeks)

Salary:                $685/week

Benefits:              Paid training; camping food allowance; health benefits package

Hiring Benefits:       Public Land Corps hiring authority: eligible to use, for two years upon completion of term, a noncompetitive hiring status for consideration when applying to competitive service positions for a federal agency.

Program Dates:          Albuquerque: ASAP, or from mid-April 2020 to mid-April 2021 (52+ weeks)

                        Socorro: From mid-to late-April 2020 to mid-April 2021, with furlough from December 2020 to January 2021 (44 weeks)

Southwest Conservation CorpsÃf¢ÒÂEURÃ’Â(tm)s Mission

It is the mission of the Southwest Conservation Corps (SCC) to empower individuals to positively impact their lives, their communities, and the environment. For more information, visit https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=www.sccorps.org&data=02%7C01%7Cmadeline.hennessey%40uconn.edu%7C8b6646e89d074bd9547a08d7c665d185%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637196012951096204&sdata=YVu5vNli8jD7lc3m2v%2BF57MpXksmXW9eaehWkAh2f0Q%3D&reserved=0.

Program Overview:

Crews will manage all aspects of vegetation monitoring using the Bureau of Land ManagementÃf¢ÒÂEURÃ’Â(tm)s (BLM) Assessment, Inventory, & Monitoring (AIM) methodology. More information on the BLMÃf¢ÒÂEURÃ’Â(tm)s AIM strategy can be found on the AIM website: https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faim.landscapetoolbox.org%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cmadeline.hennessey%40uconn.edu%7C8b6646e89d074bd9547a08d7c665d185%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637196012951096204&sdata=%2F9yfOh6nvvhx25dILUlcX%2FwqFsWFPnis8SYbB%2FA2zXk%3D&reserved=0.  Crews will consist of three individuals, two crew members and one crew lead.  Together, they will monitor land health on BLM lands including National Monument lands, vegetation treatments, rangeland allotments, or reference areas using AIM methodology.

Within all plots, vegetation will be identified to species, line-point intercept will be used to gather species cover and composition data, soil stability will be measured, and soil pit descriptions will be completed. All data will be georeferenced using a GPS unit and stored in an ArcGIS geodatabase. Data are entered into a database on site with ruggedized tablets and are further analyzed and synthesized into various reports for future land management planning. The crew may also have the opportunity to assist with other public land management projects involving wildlife, range, and forestry.

Fieldwork is often in remote areas.  Crews are often required to drive to several different areas of the Field or District Office throughout a four- to eight-day work week (Ãf¢ÒÂEURÃ’ÂoehitchÃf¢ÒÂEURҝ), camp overnight, share camp meals and chores, hike several miles per day, and return to the office for equipment and data management.

Crew LeadÃf¢ÒÂEURÃ’Â(tm)s Responsibilities

Supports and manages the field crewÃf¢ÒÂEURÃ’Â(tm)s safety, wellbeing, and development.  Consistently exercises discretion and judgment. Coordinates field logistics, scheduling, crew tasks, and management of the crewÃf¢ÒÂEURÃ’Â(tm)s equipment.  Provides/asks for feedback to/from crew members regarding performance.

Is the primary contact between the crew and the SCC supervisor/BLM staff. Completes necessary administrative paperwork. Before, during, and after field data collection, the lead is responsible for the organization and quality control of all AIM data collected in both DIMA and ArcGIS.

The crew lead will analyze, interpret, or make deductions for varying data, and will be required report data to various BLM offices and stakeholders. Written reports will be completed and involve the presentation of scientific data and pre/post treatment analysis.

The crew lead should be passionate about sound science principles, be an advocate for the AIM program in the field office, and have a willingness to learn about how AIM data could be used in range, forestry, fire and wildlife programs within the BLM.  The crew lead should be passionate about facilitating the crew membersÃf¢ÒÂEURÃ’Â(tm) experience similarly.

Minimal Qualifications:

–       College Graduate (BachelorÃf¢ÒÂEURÃ’Â(tm)s, at minimum) with degree in ecology, botany, range science, soil science, wildlife biology, natural resource management, conservation biology, or a related field.

Ãf¢ÒÂEURÒ¢    OR previous experience performing AIM methodology

–       Aged at least 21 years upon hire

–       Ability to produce identification as stipulated by I-9 upon hire

–       Valid US driver’s license and insurable driving record

–       Ability to pass Conservation LegacyÃf¢ÒÂEURÃ’Â(tm)s and the Department of InteriorÃf¢ÒÂEURÃ’Â(tm)s background checks

–       Experience with and knowledge of Microsoft Suite Software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or other data-collection software

–       Self-motivated and able to work independently with limited supervision after the initial training period.  The applicant must be able to maneuver and operate in a mixture of office and fieldwork.

–       Willing to empower crew members to improve in performing their responsibilities.

–       Physically capable of standing and walking (at a minimum 6 miles/day on rough, uneven terrain), bending, crouching and stooping for long periods of time, and lifting/carrying items that weigh up to 40 pounds, in upwards of 100 degree (F) heat while maintaining a cheery to neutral attitude.

–       Experience and willingness to spending multiple days (1-6 days at a time) car-camping in remote areas; familiarity with and willingness to adhere to best practices for field safety and Leave No Trace principles

–       Willingness to spend several hours per day and/or per week riding in, navigating, and driving a work vehicle on- and off-highway.

–       Experience safely operating 4WD trucks on paved and unpaved roads, often in remote areas on unimproved roads. Willingness to constantly teach and demonstrate best driving practices.

–       Ability to work in and respond to adverse weather conditions including extreme heat, monsoonal rains, and hazardous wildlife (i.e. rattlesnakes, scorpions)

–       Current or ability to obtain CPR, First Aid and Defensive Driver Training Certificates

–       At least 1 to 2 years of experience identifying and/or using taxonomic keys to identify plants to species in the field, from photos, and from pressed specimens.

Preferred Qualifications:

–       At least 6 monthsÃf¢ÒÂEURÃ’Â(tm) experience in vegetation monitoring and leading a crew of 2 or more people

–       Applicants with previous AIM or Interpreting Indicators of Rangeland Health experience are highly preferred.

–       Experience working as part of a team and be able to work well with others

–       Have excellent communication, organizational, and planning skills

–       Familiarity with Colorado flora and its associated taxonomic keys is preferred.

–       Experience with hand texturing, characterizing soil pits, and identifying soil series or ecological sites based on observational and quantitative data

–       Experience with handheld GPS units and External GNSS GPS antennae and basic troubleshooting

–       Experience with ArcMap, ArcCatalog and ArcGIS Online interface

–       Knowledge of creating maps, performing basic analysis, and organizing data

–       Knowledge of downloading, using, and syncing ArcGIS Online Maps

–       Field Safety and Risk Management Training

Public Land Corps:

The Public Land Corps (PLC) program provides the opportunity for young people between the ages of 16 and 30 (civilian) or 35 (veteran) years to work on conservation projects on public lands. Participants must successfully complete 640 hours that include at least 120 hours on federal lands through the PLC. PLC members are not federal government employees, but those who successfully complete the PLC requirements are then eligible to use, for two years, a noncompetitive hiring status for consideration when applying to competitive service positions. https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.blm.gov%2Fcareers%2Fstudents-and-grads%2Fpublic-lands-corps&data=02%7C01%7Cmadeline.hennessey%40uconn.edu%7C8b6646e89d074bd9547a08d7c665d185%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637196012951096204&sdata=Tggb0jBdZE9m%2BCW37YNF3S%2B69aM2KdOPaX%2FgGxbLSEg%3D&reserved=0

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And follow the link for this position to the electronic application.

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The application requires a cover letter, resume/CV, and screening questions.

SCC offers several Ecological Monitoring crew positions across Colorado and New Mexico.  Please state or rank your interest in location.  Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Feel free to reach out to Ecological Monitoring Coordinator Cassandra Owen at cowen@conservationlegacy.org with questions.

*Position Information*

The Montana Conservation Corps is partnering with the  U.S. Forest Service

and Bureau of Land Management to conduct cave inventory and monitoring of

cave resources. Cave entrance location from a November 2017 recon flight

and other information sources will be used to identify potential caves for

inventory, monitoring and significance evaluation.

Duties will include:

   – navigating to the points collected during the helicopter flight use

   GPS

   – investigating to see if the location is a cave entrance, document what

   they find using a standardized inventory protocol and digital photos

   – locating and entering cave systems to document and monitor physical

   cave characteristics, including biologic, geologic, hydrologic, and

   cultural resource

   – incorporating findings into work on USFS and BLM Cave Management Plans

   and Federal Cave Resources Protection Act significant cave designations

   – additional time will be spent organizing and compiling data, including

   digital photos, populating inventory databases and/or hard copy files.

Program Dates:

   – May 13th – October 2nd

Benefits

   – AmeriCorps Living Stipend – $504 biweekly

   – AmeriCorps Education Award $2,360 upon completion of the program

   – Health Insurance at no cost

   – Shared bunkhouse housing provided

Anyone interested should apply* HERE

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*Preferential Application Deadline: March 15, 2020 *

Due to a shift in timelines we are able to keep this position open for another week. If you are interested and missed the first deadline find the description and applications instructions below.

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Title: Outreach and Communications Intern

Location: Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute, Front Royal, VA

Project: Changing Landscapes Initiative

Project Description:

The Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (SCBI – https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnationalzoo.si.edu%2Fconservation&data=02%7C01%7Cmadeline.hennessey%40uconn.edu%7C11e5442d99954ded969508d7c59cafcc%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637195149087113586&sdata=XvRBZgvy4tmXv%2BtWIg10Zha0pztYY%2BuyKT8NXsMhlxs%3D&reserved=0) is offering an internship in outreach and communication as part of the Changing Landscapes Initiative (CLI). CLI’s mission is to combine scientific rigor with community wisdom to help secure a vibrant and healthy future for people and wildlife. The goal is to provide local land use planners with insights into the potential future of the region as informed by conservation science. In this way, CLI provides relevant information for supporting strategic decision making that balances the diverse needs of people and the environment that supports them.

Learning Objectives:

In this internship, the selected intern will learn, expand, and refine skills essential for community outreach including event planning, logistics, and conservation communication by assisting with the execution of CLI’s communications strategy and preparation of stakeholder meetings throughout late spring/summer. The intern will gain first-hand insight into how science is communicated, especially in the context of influencing policy. They will have the opportunity to meet individuals from a variety of NGOs and government agencies and learn how these different groups interact with each other. The intern will also be able to improve their skills in public speaking, writing and design by contributing to outreach communications materials and presentations. The intern’s work/schedule will be active and diverse, ranging from digital to intrapersonal communications requiring travel.

Skill Building Opportunities:

Interns will have the opportunity to learn and develop skills and experience in community outreach by:

-Communicating with a network of current project stakeholders

-Searching for new stakeholders and integrating them into the project network

-Collaborating in the coordination of meetings, including developing presentation materials and keeping meeting minutes

-Helping draft and define communications strategy to inform stakeholders and the public about project initiatives and results

-Seeking out opportunities to share project initiatives and results with NGOs and academic organizations

-Traveling for intrapersonal partnership-building meetings with communications lead

-Aid with development and public delivery of presentations with the communications lead

-Helping prepare status reports, documenting ongoing activities, current schedule trend, challenges, events, and project requirements

Who Should Apply:

Interns with the following will benefit the most from this opportunity:

-Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong interpersonal skills to engage effectively with internal team members and external stakeholders

-Organized and self-motivated individuals, able to handle tight deadlines with strong multi-tasking and prioritizing abilities.

-Independent and team-oriented experience for a collaborative project

-Adaptable to a dynamic environment and its challenges with a flexible personality and strong problem-solving skills

-Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and computer proficiency

-Project management certification or previous experience in program management and communications

-Strong strategic thinking and planning skills

-Ability to work independently and remotely

-Experience working effectively with both governmental agencies and private parties

-Experience using database and/or visual graphics software (Access, Publisher, InDesign)

Stipend:

$1500 per month.

Terms of Appointment:

6-month full time (40 hrs/wk) internship. Internship will consist of remote digital work, in-person meetings, and at times weekly travel within Virginia and D.C. Anticipated start date in April 2020.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license

Location:

The Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute is located at the north entrance of the Shenandoah National Park about 60 miles west of Washington, D.C., in Front Royal, VA.

Often, the intern will travel to other parts of Northwestern Virginia, Washington D.C. or the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center in Edgewater, MD for meetings.

Application Deadline:

March 15, 2020 11pm EST

To apply:

Send a resume and cover letter in a single pdf file to fergusc@si.edu   using the subject line “COMMUNICATION INTERNSHIP APPLICATION 2020” Title the pdf file “LastName_Communication2020”. Applications that do not follow this format may not be considered.

Your cover letter should explain your interest in this program, express how you could benefit from the training, how it could contribute to your future career goals, and why you would make a strong candidate

POSITION TITLE: Conservation Crew Leader

STATUS: Full Time, Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: Field Manager

POSITIONS REPORTING TO THIS POSITION: 5-6 AmeriCorps Members

LOCATION: Yerington, NV (exact reporting location TBD based on area of focus)

BACKGROUND: Established in 2014, the Walker Basin Conservancy (WBC) is leading the effort to restore and maintain Walker Lake while protecting agricultural, environmental and recreational interests in the Walker Basin (https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=www.walkerbasin.org&data=02%7C01%7Cmadeline.hennessey%40uconn.edu%7C11e5442d99954ded969508d7c59cafcc%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637195149087113586&sdata=RExWcPdEvNwuy5ldyqoAcnRIbXDm3YltVaWioVEjE7g%3D&reserved=0). The nascent and dynamic nature of the WBC and its diverse management obligations provide unique opportunities to develop operations from the ground level up, working closely with staff who are passionate about their mission.

The WBC currently manages thousands of acres of land and assets on multiple properties in the Walker Basin.  Land planning activities are underway and focus on assessing public use opportunities, conservation values, long term land ownership and stewardship, active and passive revegetation and restoration activities.

JOB PURPOSE: The primary purpose of a Conservation Crew Leader is to support field operations of the Walker Basin Conservancy’s (WBC) to ensure the successful transition of retired farmlands to self-sustaining vegetation communities that are able to thrive in the absence of supplemental irrigation. The Crew Leader will work with the Field Manager, Land Manger and other staff to implement and monitor stewardship projects and is expected to spend a significant amount of time in the field. The Crew Leader will oversee the operation of five or more AmeriCorps members on their team, including being responsible for safety, project performance, and some weekly administration paperwork.

A knowledge of desert plant ecology and ecological restoration, nursery or horticultural practices, or agricultural systems, irrigation equipment, and large equipment operation is essential. The Conservation Crew Leader should also have a sincere interest in sharing their knowledge of Great Basin desert ecology, restoration practices, the flora and fauna of Nevada, and agricultural applications as they relate to conservation success. The Crew Leader position requires mentorship, patience, technical aptitude, focus on efficiency, and a high level of comfort in the outdoors. Crew Leaders are ultimately responsible for successes and short-comings of the crew.

Essential Functions

*             In cooperation with the Field Manager and Land Manger, implement the day to day operations of conservation lands managed by WBC and track progress of assigned field projects.

*             Assist with all aspects of successful stewardship implementation. Duties may include ground preparation, seeding, planting, irrigation, weed control, or other tasks as necessary.

*             Manage, supervise, and lead the day-to-day details of project work with the assigned crew.

*             Implement skills training on work-site and facilitate intentional discussions via informal lessons to contribute to the crew’s personal growth and group dynamics.

*             Install and manage drip, handline, trench, and wheel line irrigation systems.

*             Oversee and manage AmeriCorps members who are planting shrubs, grasses and forbs from containerized stock and seed as part of the WBC’s re-vegetation program on retired farmlands.

*             Ability to identify the native and non-native flora of Nevada.

*             Collect and compile field data with program data forms, GPS, cameras and other equipment. Ensure that accurate records of planting and seeding activity, herbicide applications, and irrigation activity are kept and delivered to the appropriate parties.

*             Ensure that crew members complete administrative tasks such as timesheets efficiently and accurately.

*             Develop a deep working knowledge off all equipment, irrigation infrastructure, project partners, and vegetation management techniques used by the Program.

*             Responsible for crew operational safety, maintaining and transporting a variety of small to heavy equipment (hand tools, power tools, tractors, mowers, trimmers, chainsaws, backhoe, water truck, and road grader).

*             Some administrative responsibilities including weekly reports, member timesheet submission, and AmeriCorps performance measure reporting.

*             Other duties as assigned mutually agreeable between Walker Basin Conservancy and the employee.

Qualifications

*             3+ years of experience in a natural resources, agricultural, or landscaping setting with demonstrated leadership experience;

*             General experience with and knowledge of irrigation equipment and operations;

*             Ability to safely operate large machinery and vehicles including tractors, ATVs, trucks, and trailers;

*             Ability to safely operate chainsaws, brush cutters, backpack sprayers, and other equipment;

*             Ability to keep detailed records, communicate with other staff and supervisors, and to work unsupervised to accomplish program tasks;

*             Clean driving record and a NV State driver’s license, or ability to obtain within 1 month of hire;

*             Ability to lift 50+ pounds and to work long hours in an outdoor setting;

*             Strong oral and written communication, conflict resolution, and project management skills; and

*             Ability to complete Leadership Training within 3 months of hire.

Physical and Mental Requirements

Strength, dexterity, coordination, and vision to use tools and equipment for prolonged periods.  Strength and stamina to bend, stoop, sit, and stand for long periods of time.  Strength and dexterity to operate small, medium, and heavy equipment.  Strength and stamina to endure standing and working for long periods of time and in extreme weather conditions.  Dexterity and vision to observe oncoming traffic hazards and react quickly to emergency situations.  Some heavy lifting (over 75 pounds) is occasionally required.

In compliance with applicable disability laws, reasonable accommodations may be provided to qualified individuals with a disability who require and request such accommodations.  Applicants and incumbents are encouraged to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Working Conditions

Technicians work in an outdoor setting with varying weather conditions, including, but not limited to: extreme heat, dry conditions, rain, snow or hail, and extreme cold.  Work sites will generally be in areas with at least primitive road access for crew vehicles. Work sites will generally not have access to potable water, restroom facilities, or cellphone signals, and Technicians will be expected to follow Leave No Trace principals on work sites without facilities. Work will frequently require hiking over rough terrain while carrying tools and equipment.

Position may occasionally be required to operate heavy machinery in hazardous environments. Environment is generally dirty, with prolonged exposure to conditions such as dust, fumes, noise, or odors. Frequent interruptions to planned work activities occur.

Salary & Benefits:

Pay range of $16-$22 per hour depending on experience. Benefits include a paid health, dental and vision care plan and generous paid leave and retirement plans.

Excellent employee benefits package which includes:

*             Employer paid health, dental, vision and life insurance plans for employee Retirement 403(b) plan includes a 6% automatic company contribution;

*             120 hours of annual paid vacation, increasing to 160 hours after first year of employment;

*             16 hours of annual personal leave;

*             Company paid holiday week between Christmas and New Year’s;

*             60 hours of annual sick leave;

*             11 paid holidays;

*             Health and wellness subsidy; and

*             Employer paid professional development.

Position will remain open until filled. Only top candidates will be contacted.

Please send cover letter and resume to:

Amy Gladding

amy.gladding@walkerbasin.org

Subject Line: Conservation Crew Leader

Please call (775) 463-9887 ext. 116 with questions.

Walker Basin Conservancy is an equal opportunity employer.

Equal Opportunity Statement – Walker Basin Conservancy is an equal opportunity employer. WBC does not discriminate against any employee, applicant, director, officer, contractor, or any other person with whom it deals because of race, creed, color, disability, age, sex, veteran status, religion or political affiliation. WBC complies with all federal and local statutes prohibiting discrimination in employment.

Reasonable accommodations may be provided for qualified individuals with a disability.

Disclaimer – The statements contained herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed by the employees in these positions. The statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in each position. Other responsibilities, duties, and skills may be assigned and management retains the right to add or change the responsibilities, duties, and skills at any time.

The Institute for Applied Ecology is hiring 3 crew leads and 6 technicians for remote native seed collection and rare plant survey projects taking place in Oregon, Idaho, and northern California this season. Native seed collection crews will be based in Prineville, OR, Vale, OR, or Ukiah, CA, while rare plant survey crews will be based in Boise or Idaho Falls, ID. Positions are expected to last from late-April to mid-August, but start and end dates are flexible.

See full job descriptions and application information here: https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fappliedeco.org%2Fget-involved%2Fjobs%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cmadeline.hennessey%40uconn.edu%7C11e5442d99954ded969508d7c59cafcc%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C637195149087113586&sdata=gCKmOGOvJa1V23XIForBAkxBhG4AH47jzCy2p1TRIUw%3D&reserved=0

We will review applications as they are received! Please feel free to contact me with any questions (lisa  appliedeco.org).