Hiring Summer Field Technicians in Western Old-Growth Forests

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Western Forest Initiative (WFI) seeks 4 field crew members to join our team of graduate students and scientists. These positions involve examining old growth forests for growth, mortality and recruitment, mapping down woody debris, measuring fuels, and surveying seedlings and herbaceous plants. Work begins in the Yosemite Forest Dynamics Plot (Yosemite National Park, California), continues to Wind River Forest Dynamics Plot (Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Washington), and finishes in the Utah Forest Dynamics Plot (Cedar Breaks National Monument, Utah). Two lab trucks will carry gear and any technicians who do not have or do not want to bring a personal vehicle.

DURATION:

mid May through mid-August 2023

The work schedule is four, ten hour days per week.

PAY:

$16.50 per hour.

We provide campground and field station accommodations (camping at Yosemite and Cedar Breaks, field station in Wind River), and we provide work food and all group cooking gear.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of western flora, tree pathogens, and forest insects is helpful, as is solid experience with outdoor living. Candidates may have experience taking vegetation data, working safely in challenging environments, and following complex protocols. Work will involve moving through sometimes rough terrain and carrying up to 20 lbs of additional gear. Must have a valid drivers license (no recent DUI or reckless driving).

TO APPLY:

Please assemble the following into a single PDF file and send to soren.struckman@usu.edu with the subject line “WFI 2023 Job Application”

1) one page cover letter describing your reasons for applying and specific dates of availability including any planned mid summer absences, or a statement that you plan none. Your stated first available day should be the day you can be in Yosemite National Park.

2) one or two page resume.

3) unofficial transcripts.

4) names, phone numbers, and email addresses of three references.

*applications will be reviewed as they are received, but no later than 10 February 2023.

Interested applicants must apply through the USAJOBS website at job announcement numbers:

PWR-1548-SR-23-11693220-DE for the GS-04 and GS-05 positions:
https://www.usajobs.gov/job/689662800

PWR-1548-SR-23-11694457-DE for the GS-06 and GS-07 positions:
https://www.usajobs.gov/job/689667300

Both announcements open on December 2, 2022 and will close on the day when application caps have been reached. To receive consideration, complete application packages should be submitted expediently. If a cap is not reached, that announcement will close at 11:59 PM (EST) on December 12, 2022.

The National Park Service is seeking several full-time, temporary aquatic technicians for the 2023 summer field season in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks (SEKI). There will be two separate announcements for these positions. One announcement will be for GS-04 ($15.47/hr), and GS-05 ($17.31/hr) positions; and the other will be for GS-06 ($19.29/hr), and GS-07 ($21.44/hr) positions.

The GS-04 and GS-05 positions will be stationed at Kings Canyon National Park with projected start dates of early- to mid-June. The GS-06 and/or GS-07 positions will be stationed at Sequoia National Park with projected start dates of late-April to late-May. The overarching duties are to restore high elevation lake and stream ecosystems in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks to benefit native species, including endangered mountain yellow-legged frogs (Rana muscosa and Rana.sierrae).

GS-04 level: Duties are removing nonnative fish from lakes using gill nets and from streams using backpack electrofishers; setting, cleaning and repairing gill nets; conducting visual encounter surveys for fish, amphibians, and reptiles; collecting field data; following detailed protocols; recording environmental parameters; using topographic maps, compass, and/or global positioning systems (GPS) for navigation; providing an overview of the project to park visitors, and occasional assistance with research projects.

GS-05 level: Additionally, interacting with the public regarding sensitive amphibian, reptile, or fisheries management issues; discussing scientific information with peers and public; and training other technicians, interns, volunteers, and field observers.

GS-06 level: Additionally, as an assistant crew lead, managing logistics in preparation for summer fieldwork; providing orientation, training and mentoring for summer field crews; overseeing and conducting summer field operations; manipulating aquatic datasets; providing logistic and field support to scientific research studies; conducting electronic entry, quality assurance/quality control and summary reporting of field data, and organizing and maintaining field equipment and supplies.

GS-07 level: Additionally, as assistant crew lead, compiling drafts of Sierra Nevada aquatic wildlife information for data collection spreadsheets, reports, and correspondence; recording, managing, summarizing, and representing data collected from aquatic wildlife projects using computer programs; and presenting scientific and aquatic wildlife data effectively using charts, graphs, and maps.

At all grade levels: Technicians working on projects located in the wilderness must have strong backpacking and wilderness camping skills, the ability to hike safely across challenging on- and off-trail terrain, and be comfortable in remote wilderness setting with limited human contact. Technicians must have experience in conducting amphibian, reptile, fisheries, or other wildlife surveys, and a strong commitment to conducting ecological restoration. Technicians must be able to work well in a small crew, be detail oriented, and able to work in cold or hot, wet, windy, buggy, and stormy conditions.

The Forest Change Analysis Lab at UC Davis is recruiting for several new research and field positions. Find the position listings here: https://focal-lab.org/positions/

Spatial Data Scientist: This is a career-track position for candidates with a MS or PhD, beginning between January and September 2023, with a salary of $56,300 – $72,000 depending on qualifications. The Scientist will develop scripted analytical workflows and tools to process large geospatial datasets, primarily to support the Open Forest Observatory, a new NSF-funded project on the frontier of drone-enabled forest ecology. The OFO is building open-source tools to (a) map forests at the individual-tree level using low-cost drone technology and (b) make the resulting maps publicly available. The Scientist will also lead or co-lead other data-intensive lab projects, with an initial focus on a collaboration with USGS that aims to understand fine-scale variation in tree mortality in areas of recent large wildfires in California by analyzing high-resolution imagery (drone, airplane, and satellite) and plot-based field data.

Forest Ecology Field & Data Manager: This is a 9- to 12-month position beginning in January or February 2023 with an hourly salary of $27.09. The primarily office-based position will coordinate the collection, management, and initial analysis of field-based and drone-based forest vegetation data to support forest ecology research projects.

Forest Ecology Drone Pilot: This is a 3- to 4-month position beginning in May 2023 with an hourly salary of $23.93. The Drone Pilot will support the Open Forest Observatory and a forest management planning study by piloting drones to collect imagery from forest sites.

For all positions, application review will begin December 9, 2022, and continue until the position is filled.

Hello

EPA is hiring part time students to work on various programs at the EPA Region 1 office in Boston.  These positions are in the Boston office often lead to permanent positions.

With the influx of billions for dollars from both the Bipartisan Infrastructure Act and the Inflation Reduction Act, there are several positions working on climate change and reducing greenhouse gases.  These are exciting times at EPA to be able to work on these groundbreaking programs.   Please encourage your students to apply.

Thank you for spreading the word.

Various Divisions of our Region I – Boston, MA Office

Feel free to share with others!

This is one of several student vacancies that is posted now.

Work Schedule:

Part-time – This is a year-round part time position working 16-20 hours a week during the school year with the possibility of working additional hours during school breaks and summer.

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT OPEN TO CURRENT STUDENTS

Student Trainee (Life Science/Engineering/Physical Science)

Region 1

Boston, MA

Please read the HOW TO APPLY and REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section in the vacancy announcement and submit the required documentation in order to be considered for these vacancies.

Student Trainee

Vacancy Announcement Number: RTP-Q1-OPS-2023-0001

How to Apply: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/688474300

QUESTIONS

Elizabeth Martinez

Human Resources Specialist

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Research Triangle Park, NC

919-541-5659

Martinez.Elizabeth@epa.gov

For some helpful resume writing and applications tips and videos, please visit USAjobs at: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include/

Nursery Inspector

UConn’s Natural Resources Conservation Academy (https://nrca.uconn.edu/) is recruiting UConn undergraduate students for paid leadership positions as Difference Maker Mentors. Difference Maker Mentors serve as program leaders and near-peer mentors (visit our website and flyer to learn more). Undergrads must take a 1-credit spring course (NRE 4695 sec 3: Leadership in Community-Based Conservation; see s.uconn.edu/leadership-community-conservation-syllabus) to be eligible to apply for the positions. 

We are looking for undergrads from diverse majors (do not need to be in a STEM major) and backgrounds who are interested in mentoring teens, working collaboratively on projects that benefit local communities and environments, and implementing culturally relevant, equitable and inclusive environmental practices. 

Want to learn more? Join us during one of our Info Sessions to hear more details and ask us questions. We look forward to seeing you then! Details are below: 

• Info Session #1: Wednesday, Nov 16, 5-6pm EST on Laura Cisneros’ Webex: https://uconn-cmr.webex.com/meet/lmc07015 
• Info Session #2: Friday, Nov 18, 12-1pm EST on Laura Cisneros’ Webex: https://uconn-cmr.webex.com/meet/lmc07015 

Warmly, 

Laura 

Paid Research Internships – Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

Research interns are needed to assist in a multi-disciplinary,
multi-investigator, experimental study of the evolution of species
interactions in Trinidad, West Indies. The research is led by Professors
David Reznick (University of California, Riverside), Joseph Travis
(Florida State University), Tim Coulson (University of Oxford), and Ron
Bassar (Auburn University).  We seek to integrate multiple biological
fields for the study of these interactions in experimental populations
of guppies and killifish in Trinidad. Duties include assisting in
monthly censuses of guppy and killifish populations in montane streams
and helping to execute experiments in on-site artificial streams. The
monthly censuses include long hours in the field and laboratory.

Interns will be required to spend a minimum of 3 months in Trinidad,
with possibility of extension. There are potential start dates in April
2023 and every month thereafter until September 2024. We will pay a
monthly stipend, cover travel, living expenses, and provide housing.

Qualifications: We seek interns who are entertaining the possibility
of pursuing graduate studies in some area of ecology and evolution
and who wish to gain some additional field research experience before
doing so.  Research will take place in semi-remote areas of Trinidad,
sometimes under bad weather conditions. Applicants must be able to live
and work well with others. Research will involve carrying heavy packs
over slippery and steep terrain. Applicants must be in good physical
condition and be able to meet the demands of field research under these
conditions. Ability to drive a standard transmission vehicle is desirable
but not required. Applicants with first-aid/first responder training,
skills in automobile maintenance, and construction skills are highly
desirable. Please address these skills when applying.

Please see our website <https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theguppyproject.weebly.com%2F&amp;data=05%7C01%7C%7C2e953d53b8fa41cfbf0708dabaf6e408%7C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080%7C0%7C0%7C638027866807108438%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Ujoutvk2wkCXqe1fTtyNlK7xa6WtZdiAvjlWDC5l8YA%3D&amp;reserved=0> for more
information on the project and access to reprints.  Be sure to check
out our video menu, which includes a “guppy censuses” as submenu VII.
It details the main tasks associated with the internship.

Applicants should send a cover letter, CV, and the names and e-mail
addresses of three or more professional references to David Reznick
(gupy@ucr.edu). At least two of the references should be academics.

First Generation College Students – EPA Flyer

CT DEEP Marine Fisheries Program Seasonal Resource Assistant Job Opportunities

Job Opening: Environmental Protection Seasonal Resource Assistant – Department of Administrative Services (jobapscloud.com)

Sturgeon & Shad Monitoring

Description: The Connecticut DEEP Marine Fisheries Program is looking for enthusiastic and qualified applicants for seasonal positions starting in November or December at the CT DEEP Marine Headquarters in Old Lyme. These positions are limited in duration and pay $14 – $17/hr based on relevant experience. In these positions, we provide opportunities for practical fisheries experience outside of course work in the biological sciences through field work and lab work.

Duties: The projects conduct a variety of field, laboratory and office work activities which vary by project but could include: sampling with fishing gear such as gill nets, skiff trawls and beach seines. Routine field work could consist of day trips on small, open boats (17’-28’) with fishing gear hauled by hand to collect fish which are identified, measured and quantified. Sampling is conducted in all weather conditions. The range of waters sampled includes Long Island Sound and Connecticut River. Laboratory or office work could include identifying, counting and measuring juvenile fish, preparing and aging fish scales and otoliths, cleaning and repairing fishing gear, and data entry.

Qualifications: Actively pursuing or having completed a college degree in biological sciences with coursework in fisheries or a related field. A degree is preferred but not required. Candidates with work experience in a related field may be considered. Candidates should possess a valid driver’s license and be willing to conduct rigorous field work in various weather conditions.

Hours per week: Typically a 35 hour work week Monday-Friday, with variation in hours depending on field sampling location and activity. Total duration of positions not to exceed 1040 hours. Preference is for candidates that can complete the full duration of the position.

To Apply: Submit the employment application through the CT Job website

Job Opening: Environmental Protection Seasonal Resource Assistant – Department of Administrative Services (jobapscloud.com)

Please note that positions may be filled prior to the end date of the job posting.

Please direct any questions about the position to:

Jacqueline Benway Roberts

Fisheries Biologist

Fisheries Division / Marine Fisheries Program

Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
333 Ferry Rd.

PO Box 719

Old Lyme, CT 06371
P: 860.447.4311|F: 860.434.6150 |E: jacque.benway@ct.gov

On behalf of Mike Willig, Director of the Institute of the Environment, and the Office of Sustainability, I’d like to remind you of this

grant opportunity for your students! The projects funded from last fall were really creative and successful and we can’t wait to see what students come up with for this newest round of funding. The due date is this Tuesday (October 11) at 4pm.

Grant Opportunity Open for UConn Students!

The Office of Sustainability and the Institute of the Environment host a funding program to support student-faculty projects that enhance environmental sustainability and campus-wide engagement with sustainability issues at the University of Connecticut and in Connecticut communities through research, authentic community engagement, campus operations, or education. Projects must increase both environmental and social sustainability at UConn, and address one or more of UConn’s strategic sustainability goal areas (climate change, energy and buildings, waste, outreach and engagement, water resources, food and dining, purchasing, transportation, or grounds, open space and conservation areas) and one or more related social challenges (fostering inclusion of diverse perspectives, addressing systematic inequalities, environmental justice, social and health inequity, community development, etc). Project activities can occur at any of the UConn campuses and extend to Connecticut communities outside of the University campuses. Special consideration is given to interdisciplinary projects that advance equity and justice or incorporate the arts and humanities. Awards may be up to $10,000.

Applications Close: 4:00pm on October 11, 2022

Decisions will be made in early December 2022. Funding will be provided to selected grantees in January 2023.

Learn more and find application materials: https://sustainability.uconn.edu/environmental-social-sustainability-small-grants-program/