Field Scientist with NYC Parks & Rec (NY)
http://www.joshswaterjobs.com/jobs/4014
 
The mission of Forestry, Horticulture and Natural Resources (FHNR) is to protect, restore, expand and manage New York City’s natural spaces and green infrastructure to maximize their benefits and promote their value within and outside of the urban ecosystem.
 
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Under the direction of Directors and Program Managers in the FHNR division, provide technical and field assistance for the restoration and management of natural resources throughout the city and assure that the agency is in compliance with wetlands, stormwater management and other environmental regulations and restoration performance standards.
• Assist senior staff in conducting ecological and environmental monitoring in the city’s sub-tidal estuaries, streams, tidal and freshwater wetlands, shorelines, grasslands and forests. Assist in organizing field equipment and managing interns.
• Conduct vegetation monitoring, including plant identification and above- and belowground sample collection, in restored and existing ecosystems. Collect soil/sediment samples and conduct basic soil analysis.
• Conduct water quality, fish and shellfish, benthic and other aquatic species monitoring, independently or with community partners and volunteers.
• Compile, analyze and interpret data and present results.
• Use ArcGIS software to map, visualize and spatially analyze data.
• Prepare wetland and stormwater permit applications for state and federal regulatory agencies, and complete wetland delineations and other field work in support of permit applications.
• Prepare maps, figures and final reports to submit to the public, funders, collaborators, internal staff and regulatory agencies.
• Support senior staff in evaluating the effects of restoration and adaptive management actions on natural resources.

 
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Under the Civil Service Title: Community Coordinator; Job ID#: 285711   
 

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to “1” or “2” above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in “1” above.

OR
 
Under the Civil Service Title: City Research Scientist; Job ID#: 285708
 
1.    A master’s degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological or environmental science or in public health.
 
Residency in New York City, Nassau, Orange, Rockland, Suffolk, Putnam or Westchester counties required for employees with over two years of city service. New York City residency required for all other candidates.
 
PREFERRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS
 

• Master’s degree in an environmental science, ecology, natural resource management, or a related field.
• Excellent writing, organizational and interpersonal skills, including ability to work in a team.
• Field experience conducting hydrologic or ecological monitoring.
• Knowledge of NYC flora and fauna, erosion control and stormwater pollution prevention techniques.
• Experience conducting field mapping and monitoring.
• Experience preparing permit applications, conducting associated monitoring and preparing reports for regulatory compliance.
• Strong GIS, spatial and statistical analysis and data management skills.
• Experience reviewing and evaluating construction plans and specifications for the purpose of developing monitoring reports.
• In depth understanding of wetlands and stormwater regulations.
• Valid New York State diver license.

 
Salary: $59,000 - $65,000 plus excellent benefits
Apply by 4/21/2017
For external applicants, please apply through www.nyc.gov/careers
1) Go to www.nyc.gov/careers/search
2) Search for Field Scientist under Parks
 
For details about NYC Parks go to www.nyc.gov/parks
 
References will be required upon request.

Natural Resource Specialist 2 (Wildlife Research Biologist)
https://agency.governmentjobs.com/oregon/job_bulletin.cfm?jobID=1712784&sharedWindow=0
 
Employer: Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife
Location: La Grande, OR
Salary: $3,597.00 - $5,242.00 Monthly
Closing date:      04/28/17 11:59 PM
 
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
 
The Wildlife Research Biologist will assist the Project Leader with completing the objectives of the ATV-Hunter Interactions, Carnivore Interactions, Mule Deer Population Dynamics, and Ungulate Habitat Use Studies, and other future research projects. The Department Wildlife Research Program has ongoing research projects that focus on management of mule deer and elk and their habitat and predators. The Wildlife Research Biologist will help collect, analyze, write, and publish results from data collected as part of research on mule deer and elk and their habitat and predators.

Major duties and responsibilities are to:

• Gather/acquire data from field studies that may require arduous physical activities requiring hiking across steep and uneven terrain, use of ATVs, snowmobiles, and 4-wheel drive vehicles.
  
• Compile, archive and appropriately document datasets collected during Department research and management projects.
  
• Conduct spatial and statistical analyses of animal location and other relevant project data.
  
• Gather/acquire data from literature reviews and on-line searches requiring use of computers and specialized knowledge of management of large mammals.
  
• Summarize and analyze data using geographic and statistical software such as ArcGIS, R, Python, or equivalents. Interpret and summarize data analysis in writing and using visual aids.
  
• Write manuscripts suitable for submission to peer-reviewed journals that describe results of research on mule deer, elk, their habitats, and predators.
  
• Conduct literature reviews and summarize information on mule deer, elk, their habitats, and predators.
  
• Collaborate with staff from the U.S. Forest Service about managing and archiving data collected at the Starkey Experimental Forest.
  
• Communicate in person or via phone or electronic media with biologists, land managers, and other natural resource specialists on specific goals and objectives of research.
  
• Assemble various GIS layers and data sets needed for analysis to meet research objectives.
  
• Communicate with statisticians, conduct analyses, prepare tables and figure summarizing data analysis.
  
• Prepare written reports and oral presentations for scientific outlets, the public, professional meetings and managers.
  
• Assist with data collection and other tasks required to complete ongoing research projects. 
  
• Monitor GPS collared animals using telemetry from the ground and air.
  
• Coordinate and manage hunts that occur at the Starkey Experimental Forest.
  
• Assist with check station duties at the Starkey Experimental Forest.
  
• Investigate mortalities of collared animals and determine cause of death.
  
• Lead capture efforts of wolves, cougars, mule deer, elk, and other mammals.
  
• Assist Department staff with questions regarding application of research projects to wildlife management in Oregon.

 
Minimum Qualifications

• Two years of biological experience performing studies, research, or resource management activities in a fish or wildlife program that included one year of at least two of the following: gathering data, analyzing data, or preparing reports, and a Bachelor's degree in Fisheries or Wildlife Science, or a closely-related Bachelor's degree with at least 45 quarter (30 semester) hours of biological/ecological coursework; or three additional years of  biological experience performing studies, research, or resource management activities in a fish or wildlife program; OR
  
• One year of biological experience performing studies, research, or resource management activities in a fish or wildlife program that included at least two of the following: gathering data, analyzing data, or preparing reports, and a Master's degree in Fisheries or Wildlife Science, or a closely-related Master's degree in biological/ecological sciences; OR
  
• A Doctorate degree in Fisheries or Wildlife Science, or a closely-related Doctorate degree in biological/ecological sciences.

 
Applicants who have obtained a Master's degree or Doctorate that included work experience from an internship, work/study, thesis, or similar program may list this experience in their application to receive credit for the work experience. The Master's degree/Doctorate and applicable work experience will be considered separately and both the education and applicable experience may count toward minimum qualifications.
 
To apply: http://www.oregon.gov/jobs/Pages/index.aspx
 

The University of Maine is seeking a full-time, two-year (with possibility of extension) soft-money professional staff position that is jointly funded by the US Forest Service Research Data Archive (70%), and the US Forest Service Northern Research Station (30%). The primary purpose is to assist both University of Maine and US Forest Service researchers to make research data available online, manage active research data, and organize research-related records archives. Typical hiring range for this position is $40,000 to $46,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications. 
 
To apply and see additional details on the position, please see this url (https://umaine.hiretouch.com/job-details?jobID=40282&job=experimental-forest-research-assistant). Additional can be obtained by contacting Aaron Weiskittel ([email protected]; 207-581-2857)

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Student Trainee (GIS) with Bureau of Reclamation (ID)
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/467101300/
 
Salary Range: $26,150.00 to $38,158.00 / Per Year
2 vacancies in the following locations:  Boise, ID and  Heyburn, ID
Closes Tuesday 4/18/2017
 
Work Schedule is Full time during summer and school breaks. Part time for school year, as school schedule allows. - Intern-indefinite position, expected to last the duration of the student's academic attendance.
 
Reclamation is seeking an entry level Intern-indefinite looking for an opportunity to as a Student Trainee (GIS). Make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment.
 
This opportunity is intended for (but not limited to) students who are pursuing a degree path, courses, or have the career goal of employment in the field of Geographic Information System (GIS).
 
This is a career development opportunity in the excepted service under the Bureau of Reclamation Pathways Internship Program. It is designed to provide students currently enrolled in a wide variety of educational institutions, from high school to graduate level, with opportunities to work and get paid while exploring federal careers. The candidate selected to fill the position will be required to complete a Participant Agreement the spells out the requirements of the program, including an anticipated date for completing educational requirements related to the full performance grade level of the position.
 
For more information about the Pathways Internship program please visit http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-authorities/students-recent-graduates/#url=Program-Fact-Sheets
 
Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid by the Department of the Interior. Any travel, transportation and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty at the location designated will be the responsibility of the selected employee.
 
At the present time, we have one vacancy at each location; however, this announcement may be used to fill additional equivalent positions at this duty location.
 
If selected at the GS-03 level, the hourly rate of pay is $12.53 per hour. If selected at the GS-04 level, the hourly rate of pay is $14.07 per hour.
 
The Boise position may have a promotion potential of GS-09 if converted to a GIS Specialist.
 
The Heyburn position may have a promotion potential of GS-11 if converted to a GIS Specialist.
 
Duties
Perform GIS and global positioning system (GPS) tasks
Apply GIS principals to produce solutions that allow for efficiencies and or ways to visualize information
Reviews, gathers, compiles and processes GIS data to conduct spatial analysis
Designs, creates and maintains GIS datasets to produce cartographic products
Provides data collection assistance and support
Assists in the preparation of legal documents, environmental assessments, resource managment plans, and other tasks
 
Occasional travel may be required.
 
Key Requirements
U.S. Citizenship or National
Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
Must submit a resume, transcripts, and supporting documentation
Must submit documents to verify student status
For veterans consideration, submit document(s) under "Required Documents"
 
Qualifications
Must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment with an accredited college or university at least part-time, seeking a degree, and in good academic standing (as defined by the school).
 
GS-03: Completion of 1 full academic year of post-high school study OR Completion of 1 full semester of post-high school study plus 1 period of student trainee work experience OR 6 months of general experience.
 
GS-04: Completion of 2 full academic years of post-high school study or associate’s degree OR Completion of 1 academic year of post-high school study plus 2 periods of student trainee work experience OR Completion of 1 ½ academic years of post-high school study plus 1 period of student trainee work experience OR one year of general experience.
 
A period of student trainee work experience is equal to 320 hours of work experience.
 
Academic Year: At the undergraduate level, 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours is comparable to 1 year of undergraduate education. Four years of progressive study or 120 semester hours meets the degree requirements. At the graduate level, 18 semester hours or 27 quarter hours.
 
General work experience shows his/her ability to perform progressively more complex, responsible, or difficult duties; and that shows his/her ability to learn the specific work of this job.
 
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. The applicant will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
 
Graduated students are not eligible for this position.

Cartographic Technician
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/466944100/
 
Agency: National Park Service
Location Holbrook, AZ
Salary $36,611.00 to $47,598.00 / Per Year
Type: Full time, TEMPORARY position
Closes Monday 4/17/2017
 
Summary
Experience your America and build a fulfilling career by joining the National Park Service, as we prepare for a second century of Stewardship and Engagement.  Become a part of our mission to connect with our past and create important connections to the future by building a rich and lasting legacy for the next generation of park visitors, supporters and advocates.
 
This vacancy announcement is limited to the first 50 applicants. It is scheduled to close at midnight (11:59 EDT) on April 17th or at midnight (11:59 EDT) the day the 50th application is received, whichever comes first.
 
Duties
Participates in Visitor Experience Resource Projection (VERP) planning project by collecting field data utilizing accepted field mapping techniques including GPS, total station, tape and compass, or any combination thereof.  Inputs spatial and non-spatial data into Arc GIS, edits and analyzes data, produces maps and figures, and maintains the geodatabase. Performs back-ups, purges unnecessary files, ensures all files are organized. Edits components of GIS database to correct errors or modify, delete or add information. Operates, updates, and assists in maintaining GIS software, hardware, and other peripheral devices. Maintains GPS units. Carries out literature searches for the purpose of gathering information. Writes technical reports.
 
QUALIFICATIONS: To be eligible for this position, you must possess the qualifying specialized experience and/or education as well as selective factors as described in the occupational/assessment questionnaire and as outlined below.
 
To qualify for this position at the GS-06 grade level you must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service. Examples of specialized experience may include performing cartographic, engineering or biological technician work that involved the application of GIS/GPS practices on cultural, resource conservation or land management when combined with knowledge of GIS software and hardware operations and equipment OR successful completion of one year (27 quarter or 18 semester hours) of graduate study which included coursework directly related to the work of the position; OR a combination of experience and education to meet the total experience.