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Duties: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Job Title: Restoration Ecologist
https://appliedeco.org/wp-content/uploads/HR-Restoration-Ecologist-August-2017.pdf Office Location: Corvallis, Oregon Status: Regular, full time Compensation: $18- 22/hr. depending on experience, plus benefits. Application period: August 7, 2017 – September 5, 2017 The Institute for Applied Ecology (www.appliedeco.org) is seeking to hire a Restoration Ecologist with a diverse skillset to lead several enhancement and restoration projects as part of a Habitat Restoration team. Projects are primarily focused in the Willamette Valley, but may also include the Coast Range and other Oregon ecoregions. Habitat enhancement work supports the conservation and recovery of rare plants (e.g., Nelson’s checkermallow and Bradshaw’s lomatium) and wildlife (e.g., Fender’s blue butterfly and Western meadowlark) using a variety of restoration techniques. The Institute for Applied Ecology (IAE) is a dynamic nonprofit organization whose mission is to conserve native species and habitats through restoration, research and education. The Habitat Restoration Program of IAE conducts on-the-ground restoration of Pacific Northwest habitats, provides technical assistance for habitat restoration and management planning and implantation, engages in threatened and endangered species recovery projects, develops ecologically appropriate plant materials and seed mixes, cultivates partnerships that promote regional conservation, and advances innovative and research-based restoration techniques. Duties of the Restoration Ecologist:
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How to Apply To apply for this position, submit: 1. Letter of interest - In your letter of interest, state when you would be available to start work, and state whether we may contact references and past employers. 2. Resume 3. Writing sample (technical report, management plan, scientific paper, or grant proposal preferred, if available) 4. Contact information for three (3) professional references Letters of recommendation, writing samples, and/or college transcripts may be requested for top applicants. Applications must be received by Tuesday, September 5, 2017. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Non-U.S. residents must also include a copy of their work visa. Applications will be considered upon receipt. For more information about IAE and this program, visit our website www.appliedeco.org. Email or mail application materials to: Rebecca Currin Institute for Applied Ecology 563 SW Jefferson Avenue Corvallis, Oregon 97330 rebecca@appliedeco.org Questions? Contact either Rebecca Currin, Habitat Restoration Program Director, at 541-753-3099 extension 502 or rebecca@appliedeco.org, or Ian Silvernail, Restoration Ecogist, at 541-753-3099, ext. 122 or ian@appliedeco.org Geologist w/ Bureau of Ocean Energy Management – Sterling, VA
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/476726100 Open & closing dates: 2017-08-11 to 2017-08-25 Salary: $44,941 to $71,467 / per year Pay scale & grade: GS 07 - 09 The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) manages the exploration and development of the nation's offshore resources. It seeks to appropriately balance economic development, energy independence, and environmental protection through oil and gas leases, renewable energy development and environmental reviews and studies. For information about our bureau go to: http://www.boem.gov/ This position is located within the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Marine Minerals Branch (MMB), Leasing Division (LD), in Sterling, VA. The MMB is responsible for the oversight of policy and issues related to the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) non-energy mineral leasing, development, and management. Major functions of the MMB include the leasing of OCS non-energy minerals; stakeholder outreach on issues associated with the Marine Minerals Program (MMP); projection and planning of future resource commitments needed to meet program goals and objectives; program regulation and procedures; and identification of significant gaps in scientific data and information that could impede discovery or leasing of strategic minerals. This is a permanent, full-time, career/career conditional appointment. Duties At the full performance level GS-11 the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following:
Qualifications Minimum Qualification Requirements: To qualify for this position you must meet the (1) Basic Educational Requirements AND (2) Specialized Experience for the grade to which you are applying. (1) Basic Educational Requirements: A. Degree: geology, plus 20 additional semester hours in any combination of mathematics, physics, chemistry, biological science, structural, chemical, civil, mining or petroleum engineering, computer science, planetary geology, comparative planetology, geophysics, meteorology, hydrology, oceanography, physical geography, marine geology, and cartography. -OR- B. Combination of education and experience -- course work as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. (2) Specialized Experience: GS-7 To qualify for the GS-7, you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-5 level in the Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience: 1) working on coastal or marine geological studies and field surveys; 2) compiling geologic data for preparing reports, summaries or other scientific documents necessary for evaluation of marine minerals resources; and 3) organizing and entering scientific data into relational spatial and non-spatial databases. Geographer w/ USGS – Richmond, VA
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/477099400 Open & closing dates: 2017-08-16 to 2017-08-23 Salary: $88,151 to $114,595 / per year Pay scale & grade: GS 13 Are you an Geographer looking for a position in the Federal workforce? Do you have a passion for Geography and information systems? Do you want to be part of an important aspect of the Federal Government, helping with exciting and groundbreaking incentives? If you answered "yes" to these questions, then this is the job for you! Come join the USGS and start doing the job you've always dreamed of! This is a term appointment for which all qualified applicants with or without Federal status may apply and be considered. Appointment to this position, however, will not convey permanent status in the Federal service and will be for a period not to exceed 13 months with possible extensions up to a total of 4 years without further competition. Duties As a Geographer within the VA/WV Water Science Center, some of your specific duties will include:
Qualifications For information on basic qualifications, which includes information on whether you may substitute education for specialized experience, please click on the following:http://www.usgs.gov/humancapital/sw/quals/0150.html. In addition to the basic education requirements, you must have 1-year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service. Examples include: GS-13: 1) serving as a recognized expert on the location and nomenclature of all physical and human features regarded as significant for navigational, intelligence, logistic and general geographical use; 2) responsibility for a comprehensive descriptive study of significant geographical aspects of a major nation state, e.g. Brazil, involving the bringing together of numerous available facts and their presentation; 3) publication of papers dealing with problems, findings, or determinations which are recognized as having considerable significance in the field; 4) performing analytical and interpretive assignments of considerable significance and complexity; 5) designing and creating GIS databases. For examples 1-5, the work involved collaborating with superiors in planning future projects and making recommendations as to the feasibility of proposed projects and the necessity for new phases of existing projects. Apart from program policy, formal guidelines did not exist. Water Quality Planner I w/ King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks (Seattle, WA)8/21/2017
Water Quality Planner I
https://agency.governmentjobs.com/kingcounty/job_bulletin.cfm?JobID=1823348#new_tab CLOSING DATE/TIME: 09/04/17 11:59 PM (GMT -8:00) SALARY: $29.82 - $37.80 Hourly EMPLOYER: King County LOCATION: King Street Center - 201 S Jackson St, Seattle, WA DIVISION: Department of Natural Resources & Parks - Water and Land Resources Division THE SCIENCE AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT SECTION of the Water and Land Resources Division (WLRD) is responsible for providing accurate scientific information to inform important environmental policy and management decisions that protect natural resources and overall quality of life for King County residents. Scientists and technical staff oversee a wide variety of environmental monitoring programs; provide technical support for numerous County capital projects and operating programs; provide expertise on salmon recovery issues, impacts of land use change, restoration of aquatic and terrestrial habitat, water quality and quantity, lake, stream, river and wetland ecology, river and floodplain processes, and marine, nearshore, and estuarine processes. Section scientists collaborate with other agencies in King County and the region to collect, model and interpret information that informs land use, habitat management, sewage treatment, water resource and surface water management decisions. For further detail on the Science & Technical Support Section's programs, please see: http://www.kingcounty.gov/environment/wlr/sections-programs/science-section.aspx. The person in this position will be responsible for a varied work program of both field and office work under the guidance of senior staff. The person will assist with project implementation in the Science Section, as well as provide support to other sections and divisions, e.g., Stormwater Services Section and Wastewater Treatment Division. The person selected for this position will be expected to provide technical assistance and services for studies and projects in stream and river ecosystems generally focused on conducting macroinvertebrate, habitat and water quality investigations in King County. The person should have a broad ecological background and experience analyzing and interpreting water quality data. Knowledge and experience with stream ecology, macroinvertebrates, riparian habitat and water quality are necessary, but relevant skills in fisheries, wetlands and amphibians, in addition to aquatic toxicology are also desirable. The applicant will also provide technical support for a variety of water quality projects that range from stormwater quality to contaminant impacts. Applicants should have statistical and data analysis skills, in addition to experience using databases and GIS for spatial analysis and map development. Work is conducted under the guidance of senior staff and an emphasis is placed on versatility, timely delivery of excellent applied technical products, excellent project management and customer service, strong collaborations with internal and external clients and colleagues on work teams, and excellent oral and written communications skills. JOB DUTIES:
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Apply online at http://www.kingcounty.gov/jobs Monitoring Program Coordinator (GIS required) w/ Curry Watersheds Partnership (Gold Beach, OR)8/21/2017
Monitoring Program Coordinator (GIS required) w/ Curry Watersheds Partnership – Gold Beach, OR
http://www.currywatersheds.org/CSWCD/Hiring/MonCoord2017/PositionDescript_MonCoord_CurrySWCD.pdf The Curry County Soil & Water Conservation District is seeking to fill a Coordinator position for the Curry Watersheds Partnership Monitoring Program. The application window is considered open as of this posting and closes on Friday, November 3, 2017 Start Date: January 4, 2018 Wage rate: $23 - $25/hour DOE Benefits: PTO accrued at a rate of 6% for every hour worked; Flexible Schedule Summary of Duties and Responsibilities This position oversees the Monitoring Program for the CWP. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: -Coordinating all aspects of monitoring projects from project identification through completion, including:
-Laboratory management and safety inspections. -Conducting outreach and education to landowners and the public through workshops, news articles, and the CWP’s website -Convening Monitoring Technical Advisory Committees as needed. -Coordinating with partner agencies and organizations -Other duties as assigned Working Conditions and Locations: This position involves a multiple task and teamwork approach, requiring organized time management and individual project tracking. The position includes both office and field-based activities. The ability to flex around a work schedule involving long field days (seasonally) and/or attendance at evening meetings and occasional weekend events is essential. -Office work will take place at the CWP offices located at 29692 Ellensburg Avenue, Gold Beach. -Field work will occur primarily on private timber and agricultural lands throughout Curry County and southern coastal Coos County. Work will take place in all types of weather on mountainous terrain, within stream corridors, and on ranchland. The Coordinator must have the ability and willingness to conduct data collection activities in all types of weather conditions while traversing uneven terrain and wading and/or paddling kayaks or canoes in water bodies. Qualifications Sought: Required: -Bachelor of Science in a Natural Resource field and a minimum of 3 years’ experience -performing at least two of the following:
-Computer proficiency with all Microsoft Office applications. -Strong oral and written communication skills. -Budget management -Valid driver’s license recognized by Oregon. -Access to a reliable personal vehicle for transportation to and from the office, and capable -of traversing on unimproved roads and/or off road to field sites. Preferred: -Knowledge of R software -Statistical analysis of data -Working knowledge of Access database program with preference to those with advanced experience. -Experience facilitating/leading meetings and committees. -Experience coordinating and leading crews of staff and/or volunteers in sampling activities. -Experience working in the watersheds of Curry County. -Experience working with private landowners and community partners with diverse backgrounds and viewpoints. -Lab management experience. People who thrive in our organization have the ability to effectively function both independently and as a member of a diverse team in a collaborative work environment, and are self-directed, organized, detail oriented and motivated to proactively spend time effectively to meet multiple, often overlapping deadlines. For more information and to apply: http://www.currywatersheds.org/employment_opportunities.aspx Forest Practices GIS Data Manager w/ WA Department of Natural Resources - Olympia, WA
SALARY RANGE: $5,358 – $7,209 per month Closes: 21 August 2017 Note: Recruitment may be extended after 21 August depending on the quantity and quality of the application pool. POSITION PROFILE: This position reports to the Forest Practices Assistant Division Manager for Operations and supervises two ITS 4 positions and two ITS3 positions. The GIS Data Manager position is responsible for planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating current and future geographic information system (GIS) support needs and or tools for the statewide forest practices program. This includes providing expert consultation toward meeting forest practices' GIS business needs including GIS databases applications and analysis projects. This position works closely with their own GIS staff, Information Technology Coordinators (ITC), IT System and Network Administrators, IT Database Administrators, Developers, IT Project Managers, IT Management, and the statewide Forest Practices program end users. This position works with other technology professionals to develop technology solutions for current and future agency business needs; coordinates customer support among diverse technology disciplines and sections; and works independently with agency customer areas to understand customer business needs and develop specific solutions. This post works under, and fully complies with, the guidance of state and federal regulations, DNR policies and procedures, and applicable collective bargaining agreements. The Forest Practices GIS Data Manager provides expert consultation and direction to Division, Region and ITD staff toward meeting forest practices' GIS business needs including GIS databases applications and analysis projects, such as: Hydrography (HYDRO) database maintenance, Northern Spotted Owl Habitat project, Forest Practices Risk Assessment Mapping Site, Forest Practices metadata migration to ArcGIS 10+, Transportation (TRANS) database upgrade to ArcGIS, Road Maintenance and Abandonment Plan Points and Road Segments GIS database implementation REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: A Bachelor's degree involving major study in environmental, physical, or one of the natural sciences, information technology or other allied field AND four years of experience working with geographic information systems data and/or applications including having served as a project manager on an information technology-related project that involved information exchange between internal and external groups during all phases of the project to ensure the final product supported the needs of all interested parties. Three years supervisory experience. Expertise and practical working knowledge using GIS principles and relational databases. Expertise and practical working knowledge of basic database management, data modeling, and process modeling principles. Ability to provide senior level GIS technical analysis and support in the resolution and debugging of GIS and database problems. Proficient use of computers and agency software; this includes software such as Forest Practices Application and Review System, Forest Practices Risk Assessment Mapping site, and standard programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and e-mail. Skills in oral and written communication including communication of technical information. Skills in identifying information technology solutions from an analysis of natural resources business needs. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Master's degree in computer science, geographic information systems, or Master's work that involved the extensive use of GIS analysis; Practical experience and working knowledge of various operating platforms/architectures including ESRI ArcGIS geodatabases and Oracle relational databases; Experience consulting on the use or development of ESRI ArcGIS data layers for natural resource issues. Experience analyzing, designing, or programming applications using ESRI ArcGIS data layers for natural resource problem solving. Skills in directing or managing ArcGIS- related projects. Experience in providing customer or technical support in ESRI ArcGIS software. For more information and to apply: https://agency.governmentjobs.com/dnr/default.cfm?action=viewJob&jobID=1804110#new_tab California Department of Food & Agriculture (CDFA) is currently seeking RA II - General candidates. This position is not just data management or research it is also GIS. CDFA host the latest GIS Server technology. This is a fast paced position working with invasive species. If you are looking to improve and grow your GIS knowledge or want to use all of your GIS skills this is the job for you.
Link to Announcement: This is a State of California Job. Please follow the link below for information on applying for this position. https://jobs.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=76441 Brief Description of Job: Under the general direction of the Research Manager II, Plant Data Analysis Services (PDAS) Unit, the Research Analyst II is responsible for performing a variety of technical, analytical, research and statistical duties that assist pest prevention management in programmatic planning and development of division policies. The position is responsible for the submission of PDAS reports including maps used to monitor the environmental presence and impact of invasive species throughout the state and to react when necessary. The incumbent will act as the PDAS liaison for the European Grapevine Moth and Asian Citrus Psyllid projects and for GIS requirements. The incumbent works independently and in conjunction with management and typically performs the most difficult and sensitive tasks. Officer, Research Review and Support (GIS), Pew Charitable Trusts (Washington, DC)
The Officer will serve as the primary in-house specialist on Geographic Information Systems (GIS), geospatial data, and analysis for The Pew Charitable Trusts’ Program staff. Specifically, the Officer will advise and collaborate with project teams across Pew – in particular those projects with a mapping or GIS component – while also managing external GIS contracts. These efforts will include creating (or contracting for) detailed and complex geospatial analyses, developing analytical methodologies and models in addition to producing cartographic products to support project planning, advocacy, education and outreach (including media). The analyses, maps and other information generated by the Officer will inform management decisions for project teams, their partners, and external contractors. For a more detailed description of this position, please visit https://jobs-pct.icims.com/jobs/5149/officer%2c-research-review-and-support-%28geographic-information-systems%29/job?mobile=false&width=810&height=500&bga=true&needsRedirect=false&jan1offset=-300&jun1offset=-240 . Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:
To apply, please visit https://jobs-pct.icims.com/jobs/5149/officer%2c-research-review-and-support-%28geographic-information-systems%29/job?mobile=false&width=810&height=500&bga=true&needsRedirect=false&jan1offset=-300&jun1offset=-240 . This position will remain open until filled. Yosemite National Park will have a vacancy announcement for the GIS Specialist Interdisciplinary GS-9/11 (0150, 0401, 1301) beginning next Monday, August 21st at https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/477015100
This vacancy is open to Status Candidates, including those eligible through the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act, and will close at 11:59pm (EST) on the day 50 applications are received (or by 8/30/2017), so get your resumes ready and apply early! All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration, even those that exceed the 50 applicant limit. Responsibilities:
Please see the full announcement for details and Occupational Questionnaire. Please distribute broadly as you see fit. Contact Jim Roche, 209-379-1446, jim_roche@nps.gov, or Human Resource Specialist Cyndi Mattiuzzi, 209-379-1806, cyndi_mattiuzzi@nps.gov, with any questions about the position. |
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