Assistant Director- UC Davis

The Environmental Policy & Management program at UC Davis is hiring!

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We are now hiring an Assistant Director to support growth of the Environmental Policy and Management program at UC Davis.  Please share this open position and recruitment details within your network. This position combines program direction and teaching. Application details are included below.

Candidates should apply by June 24^th to ensure consideration; we will continue to consider new applications after that date until the position is filled. 

Apply at:  https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF02777

See https://epm.ucdavis.edu/ for more information about the EPM program.

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Assistant Director - Master of Science in Environmental Policy and Management (EPM) program at UC Davis 

Applications are invited for a full-time appointment as Assistant Director (AD) for the Master of Science in Environmental Policy and Management (EPM) program at the University of California, Davis. EPM is housed within the John Muir Institute of the Environment and provides advanced training in applying environmental science to real-world environmental policy and management issues.

The AD works closely with EPM faculty (Chair and Executive Committee) and staff (Graduate Program Coordinator) to administer the program, including the following elements: student recruitment; student professional development and placement; program design; teaching; communications; finance; and supervision of program staff. The AD contributes to teaching by coordinating EPM courses and instructing in 2-3 courses each academic year, depending on disciplinary background. The AD plays a key role in connecting the program with institutions outside of the university in the private, nonprofit and government sectors.

The appointment will begin as soon as possible in summer 2019. Salary and benefits are competitive.

TO APPLY: Application materials must be submitted via the following website: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF02777.  The position will remain open until filled. To ensure consideration, applications should be received by June 24, 2019.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: The ideal candidate has experience with instruction and academic program administration; familiarity with environmental policy and management; and a PhD or equivalent terminal degree in their discipline by the time of appointment.

TO ENQUIRE: For administrative questions please contact the EPM Graduate Program Coordinator (Jessica Penrose, japenrose@ucdavis.edu). For other questions please contact the Chair of the EPM program (Michael Springborn, mspringborn@ucdavis.edu).

GIS Internship

The National Park Service Emergency services has another position opening, and is looking for a current or recently graduated student.  

See the position description below:

We are looking for a paid intern to work for the Deputy Chief of Emergency Services for the National Park Service.  This intern would be responsible for implementing GIS workflows to support NPS Emergency Services, including potentially Search and Rescue, EMS, as well as other areas of the Law Enforcement, Security, and Emergency Services division.  They may also be asked to provide GIS support during disaster response.  The intern can expect to exercise and expand a wide range of GIS skills and learn first-hand about emergency management.

This position is based out of the NPS headquarters in Washington, D.C., and is funded through October.  There is the potential to work up to 40 hours per week, but hours are open to discussion.

Anyone who is interested should send a cover letter and resume to colleen_livingstone@partner.nps.gov, and are welcome to email or call 202-513-7242 with any questions.

National Wetland Condition Assessment Plant Data Research & Support National Wetland Condition Assessment Plant Data Research & Support

A postgraduate research opportunity is currently available at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of Water (OW). This appointment will be served with the Office of Wetlands, Oceans, and Watersheds located in Washington, DC.

The participant will be located in the Monitoring and Analysis Branch and support activities related to the National Aquatic Resource Survey (NARS) program, with a focus on the National Wetland Condition Assessment (NWCA; https://www.epa.gov/national-aquatic-resource-surveys/nwca). NWCA is a statistically based survey designed to characterize the ecological condition of wetlands across the conterminous United States every 5 years. It is a component of the NARS program and a key activity in EPA’s efforts to achieve national water-quality goals under the Clean Water Act.

Throughout their appointment, the selected participant will research and learn about EPA’s efforts to monitor and assess wetland and other aquatic resources via large-scale, statistically-based studies such as the NWCA. Most of their focus will be to support scientific research activities related to wetland plant data collected in NWCA and may include:

• Research on wetland plant species characteristics and compiling information on species traits (e.g., nativity, coefficients of conservatism)
• Learning techniques to compile and perform quality assurance of plant data collected in NWCA
• Research into biological indices (e.g., floristic quality, vegetation) to describe wetland condition
• Analyzing and presenting data collected during NWCA surveys
• Collaborating with EPA scientists and partners on preparations for next NWCA survey in 2021

The participant will gain an understanding of EPA’s Clean Water Act programs and observe how EPA coordinates with States, Tribes, and other federal agencies to meet national water quality goals. The participant will have the opportunity to interact with resource managers and scientists from other agencies and across the country. Under the guidance of a mentor, the participant will generate reports, analyze data, create outreach materials, and have opportunities to submit and present research and project results to interagency groups, professional societies and conferences, and scientific publications. At the end of their appointment, the participant will have increased knowledge and experience on:

• Principles and practices used in statistically-based analysis of biological data collected in wetlands
• Using various data and spatial analysis tools (including GIS, python, and R statistical software)
• Collaborating with a broad and diverse group of partners to accomplish water-quality assessment objectives
• Communicating results of scientific analysis to diverse audiences of wetland scientists, managers, and policy makers

This program, administered by ORAU through its contract with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to manage the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE), was established through an interagency agreement between DOE and EPA. The appointment will initially be for one year and may be renewed up to three additional years upon EPA recommendation and subject to availability of funding. The participant will receive a monthly stipend commensurate with educational level and experience. The annual stipend rate will be as follows based on educational level: $47,016 (Bachelors), $57,510 (Masters), $69,581 (PhD), $83,398 (PhD + 2 years of related postgraduate experience). Funding may be made available to reimburse the participant’s travel expenses to present the results of his/her research at scientific conferences. No funding will be made available to cover travel costs for pre-appointment visits, relocation costs, tuition and fees, or participant’s health insurance. Proof of health insurance is required for participation in this program. The appointment is full-time at EPA in the Washington, DC area. Participants do not become employees of EPA, DOE or the program administrator, and there are no employment-related benefits.

The qualified candidate should have received a bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree in one of the relevant fields, with a significant focus on wetland plants and plant communities, or be currently pursuing one of the degrees and will reach completion by July 2019. Degree must have been received within five years of the appointment start date. 

Preferred skills:

• Experience identifying plants and proficiency in the use of pertinent floras and taxonomic keys for field projects and/or research
• Understanding of plant taxonomy and the use of floras, taxonomic keys, and floristic databases sufficient to assist with nomenclatural standardization of plant species names for data spanning a wide geographic range
• Proficiency in the review of scientific resources, e.g., floras, scientific publications, floristic or trait data bases, to allow compilation and documentation of information and data describing species traits (e.g., native status, growth habit, coefficients of conservatism, functional traits)
• Experience with plant ecological field work, data collection, and data analysis
• Strong organizational, oral, written, and electronic communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Strong computational skills and experience using the R statistical program for data management and analysis

A complete application consists of:

• An application
• Transcripts – Click here for detailed information about acceptable transcripts
• A current resume/CV, including academic history, employment history, relevant experiences, and publication list
• Two educational or professional recommendations

All documents must be in English or include an official English translation.

If you have questions, send an email to EPArpp@orau.org. Please include the reference code for this opportunity in your email. 

Code: EPA-Water-2019-0033

Margaret A. Davidson Graduate Fellowship

It’s an exciting new fellowship program for graduate students at the national estuarine research reserves. One two-year fellowship opportunity will be available at each of the 29 coastal sites.

Through a research project, fellows will address a key coastal management question to help scientists and communities understand coastal challenges that may influence future policy and management strategies.

The research reserves represent the apex of estuary science. At these coastal sites, fieldwork, research, and community engagement come together to create the scientific advances that change our communities and our world.

Specific fellowship benefits include the following:

• The ability to develop meaningful cross-discipline research projects in conjunction with scientists, community leaders, and other organizations.
• Networking opportunities with the annual fellowship class of 29, plus the other professionals across the reserve system, NOAA, and community partners.
• Professional guidance and mentoring in a variety of disciplines, including facilitation and communication. Fellows will also have quarterly career-readiness training.
• The development of research partnerships between universities and reserves.

Pending congressional appropriations, NOAA anticipates a stipend of $41,000 per student for research and travel, and an additional equipment and supply budget of approximately $7,000.

The first fellowship class will begin in summer of 2020. Interested students are encouraged to explore each reserve’s management priorities and discuss interests with the listed point of contact. Be part of the next generation of coastal leaders!

Requirements

Eligible applicants must be U.S. citizens admitted to or enrolled in a full-time graduate program at a U.S. accredited college or university, working to obtain a master’s or doctoral degree. Applicants must have at least two years remaining in their academic course of study to apply.

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Green Interns Program

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has launched the new Green Interns Program! Recent graduates can apply for this year-long rotational program.  The Green Interns Program promotes career development within the civil service and introduces recent graduates to employment at the EPA.  

The Program offers a clear path to potential federal careers, provides access to training and career development, and may fill mission-critical occupations with qualified candidates. We are hiring recent graduates for positions in Washington D.C. and nationwide!

Green Interns will have access to:

• Ongoing mentoring
• Job-specific training
• Rotational assignments
• 40 hours of formal, interactive training

Demonstrated performers may be offered potential term (1–4 years) or permanent positions with the EPA upon the conclusion of the internship. Additionally, interns are eligible for a full-range of benefits, including federal health insurance, earned leave accrual, transit subsidy, and more.

To qualify, applicants must have completed all course requirements within the past two years for a degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution, including associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical. Veteran eligibility cannot exceed six years from degree or certificate completion and preference-eligible veterans may begin two-year eligibility upon release or discharge from active duty.

We encourage all qualified recent graduates to apply via https://www.usajobs.gov/. EPA is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage persons with diverse backgrounds and differing abilities to apply. See the location specific links to the announcements below.

Washington, DC (Headquarters:  https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/536678600

                                https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/536678900

                                https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/536659400

Boston, MA. Region 1:                   https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/536630200

New York, NY or Edison, NJ. Region 2:     https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/536630300

Philadelphia, PA. Region 3: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/536630600

Atlanta, GA. Region 4:    https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/536631300

Chicago, IL. Region 5: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/536674800

Dallas, TX. Region 6: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/536677000

Denver, Co. Region 8:  https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/536683800

San Francisco, CA Region 9: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/536700700

Seattle, WA. Region 10:   https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/536676800

For more information, or to speak to the Green Intern Program Manager, please contact Ms. Piyachat Terrell at (202) 564-1856 or terrell.piyachat@epa.gov

Internship-Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute

The Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute provides the opportunity for an intern to gain experience with the study of the ecology and conservation of threatened Virginia turtle species. The intern will assist with two projects. The first is an ongoing population monitoring project examining the distribution and status of wood turtle (Glyptemys insculpta) populations across northern Virginia. The second project is an ongoing study that is part of a multi-state grant to determine the status and distribution of spotted turtles (Clemmys guttata) across their range. The intern will assist with aquatic visual encounter surveys, trapping, and radio-telemetry. They will also assist with report preparation and outreach activities to promote conservation in the Commonwealth.

Data Management

The intern will assist with data collection, data entry, and data analysis for both spotted turtle and wood turtle projects.

Public Outreach

The intern will assist with public outreach opportunities including working with collaborators and stakeholders as well as presenting research to varied audiences.

Learning Objectives:

This is a paid internship opportunity wherein the intern will support the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute. Through this internship, interns will gain experience with

• Standardized sampling techniques and monitoring protocols
• Radio-locate turtles and manage GPS data
• Provide technical assistance to stakeholders
• Complete a required brief report at the conclusion of their tenure
• Manage large monitoring datasets for multiple species of turtles

Qualifications:

Candidates should have graduated from a college or university within the last 12 months and have undergraduate coursework in ecology, conservation biology or a closely related field. Knowledge and field experience with ecology and conservation issues is required, as well as the ability to devote long hours in cold and wet conditions in remote field settings. Candidates should take directions easily and work well with others, yet have the ability to work independently. Individuals with previous mark-recapture and aquatic survey experience, and spatial data management and analysis skills (e.g. GIS) are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants should have plans for continued education or a career in ecology or conservation.

Stipend:

The stipend is $700-900 per month (dependent on education level, coursework and skills).

Housing:

Housing is provided at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute in Front Royal, Virginia.

Term of appointment:

This is a six-month internship, starting September 16, and is a full-time appointment (40 hours per week) with opportunity for renewal of a longer period at the end of term.

Application deadline(s):

Review of applications will begin on July 22, 2019 and will continue until position is filled.

Status: Open

Location: Front Royal

How to Apply:

Please send a CV/resume and cover letter describing your qualifications, career goals, and what you hope to gain from the internship to Jessica Meck at meckj@si.edu. TypeTurtle Ecology Internshipin the email's subject header.

For Additional Information

Questions about this internship should be sent to Jessica Meck at meckj@si.edu.

Energypath 2019

Energypath 2019 will focus on “Financing the Energy Future”. With innovations in renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies emerging at an exponential rate, our energy portfolio is becoming increasingly sustainable. This shift towards a more sustainable future is made easier by recent advancements in energy financing. This conference will feature both energy and financial experts who will present financing options that support this growing shift towards renewable energy and energy efficiency.

Energypath 2019 will be held July 25, 2019. Pre-conference energy camps will be held July 22-24. On Thursday, July 25th, there will be a conference, an expo and middle and high school science fairs. For a detailed schedule, please visit our agenda page.

Energypath 2019 will be held at DeSales University:

           DeSales University
           2755 Station Avenue
           Center Valley, PA 18034

CAMPS:

Introduction to Sustainable Energy

Introduction to Sustainable Energy is the perfect course for those who have little to no experience with sustainable energy technologies. This introductory course answers the question ‘what is sustainable energy?’ by examining basic energy and electricity concepts, energy sources and energy efficiency topics in the classroom.

Topics include:

• Tax credits and rebates for renewable energies
• Electricity
• Energy sources
• LEED certification

BioEnergy

This course will provide participants with a theoretical and hands-on introduction to biomass and biofuels. Participants will engage in laboratory activities including biodiesel feedstock evaluation and explore the process of biomass gasification and related thermochemical conversions (e.g., pyrolysis and combustion) through hands-on activities and demonstrations.

Topics include:

• Biomass feedstocks
• Conversion processes for biofuels
• Testing of finished biofuel

Solar PV

This hands-on workshop will provide participants with a detailed look at both the technical and environmental aspects of solar energy. Participants will also erect a 3 kW grid-tied solar array as part of this energy camp.

Topics include:

• Solar radiation
• Site assessment
• PV system components
• Economic analysis

Water Resources Engineer / Design Scientist- Wildlands Engineering

Location: NC, VA or SC

Wildlands Engineering is continuously on the lookout for dynamic individuals to join our growing company. We are looking for a water resources engineer or scientist with a background in stream and wetland design, stormwater management, hydrologic/hydraulic modeling, construction document production, and construction management. This position works with project managers to assist with complex ecosystem restoration designs; conduct field assessment and design of streams, wetlands, and watersheds; develop hydrologic and hydraulic models; and assess and design new and retrofit stormwater best management practices (BMPs).

The ideal candidate will demonstrate 2 to 15 years’ progressive experience working with the ecologic and hydrologic processes important to ecosystem restoration in the Southeastern United States. A graduate degree in a related field is preferred. Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D/Land Desktop, hydraulic and hydrologic modeling, preparation of technical reports, construction plans and technical specifications, cost estimation, and construction administration is preferred. This position will require occasional overnight travel and frequent outdoor field work.


Please submit resume and a cover letter to resumes@wildlandseng.com. A cover letter is required and should identify your area of study, relevant previous work experience, why you are interested in this position, the office location(s) preferred, your approximate available start date, and any other information that you feel is important. Please be prepared to provide contact information for two references, if requested.

Olive Ridley Project Internship

Send in your video application for a chance to win a 2-week internship in August at the Olive Ridley Project Marine Turtle Rescue Centre at Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu.

Gain valuable veterinary experience from one of the UK’s leading specialist turtle veterinary surgeons, Dr Claire Petros, the lead veterinarian at the Olive Ridley Project.

Our Marine Turtle Rescue Centre is the first and only rescue centre in the Maldives to be led by a veterinarian and is fully-equipped with surgical and diagnostic facilities for the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of marine turtles.

Your daily duties will include:
- Feeding the turtles
- Cleaning holding tanks
- Observing surgeries and medical procedures
- Attending rescue missions to collect turtles in need
 Assisting with the release of rehabilitated turtles back into the ocean
- Interacting with guests who visit the centre and giving them information on the turtles staying at the centre
- Attending any Olive Ridley Project presentation evenings
- Posting on the Olive Ridley Project’s social media platforms, to update on your personal progress and show a behind-the-scenes look of the Rescue Centre

An internship like no other, the chosen winner will be flown out to the resort and will stay in a truly tropical paradise in a beautiful guest villa and have full board benefits at Cowrie restaurant. You will also be gifted some of the fantastic experiences, such as a Sunset Cruise and a guided group snorkelling trip in the stunning Baa Atoll.

Applicants must submit a 2 to 3-minute video and a 500-word cover letter explaining why they think they would be a good fit for the role. Applicants do not need to have previous experience, but they must be over the age of 18 years and keen to work in a related field. Open to all nationalities, with a negotiable start date in August.

For further information, please contact inturtleship@cococollection.com

Adjunct Faculty, Ocean Sustainability, Environmental Science and Policy Program-Johns Hopkins University

Online Position Available




The Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) unit of the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences seeks adjunct faculty to teach in the areas of ocean stewardship and sustainability. A telecommute position is available for an online instructor. As the nation’s oldest and one of the most prestigious research universities, Johns Hopkins offers high-quality master’s degrees and post-baccalaureate education to students located in the greater Baltimore and Washington, D.C. regions and throughout the United States and abroad.

The Advanced Academic Programs division provides high-quality master’s degrees and post-baccalaureate education to students in the mid-Atlantic region and online. AAP currently offers master’s degrees and graduate certificate programs for graduate students at its Washington, DC Center as well as in Montgomery County and Baltimore, MD, and online. AAP enrolls more than 3000 part-time graduate students and is looking to aggressively grow its programs.

We invite applications to fill an opening for a non-tenure-track, adjunct teaching position. The adjunct faculty will teach one or more courses per year in the following topics in an online format.



The following fields are preferred:

Ocean Stewardship and Sustainability

Our oceans represent the final frontier of human exploration and discovery on Earth. Indeed, we have a greater understanding of the moon's surface than we do of the depths below the ocean’s surface. Although oceans are home to an extraordinary amount of biodiversity, over 95% of the ocean remains unexplored and over 90% of species have yet to be classified.

What we do know, however, is that our oceans are under significant threat for human activities and a growing global population. Overfishing, plastic pollution, ocean warming and acidification threaten to undermine the ability of the ocean to sustain global systems that are critical for sustaining life on Earth. Indeed, the ocean produces half the planet’s oxygen, absorbs a quarter of all carbon dioxide emissions, feeds 3 billion people, and contributes $3 trillion per year to the global economy.

This course will examine how to protect our oceans, in order to reduce pollution, restore and protect marine and coastal ecosystems, minimize ocean acidification, end overfishing and illegal harvesting, revitalize fish stocks, advance sustainable fishing practices, preserve endangered species, strengthen the rule of domestic and international law, promote innovation in ocean governance, and increase scientific knowledge, research and technology that supports ocean health.

This course provides a holistic and systems-based view of how the ocean functions, human interactions with those functions and innovative policies and sustainable solutions to environmental problems stemming from those interactions.



Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have an advanced degree in a relevant field such as oceanography, marine sciences, or fisheries management, with a master’s degree being a minimum, but a Ph.D. preferred. Teaching experience, especially online and with professional students, and work experience within the relevant science fields are also desired. A successful candidate would ideally be able to begin teaching in August 2019. College-level teaching experience is required and a proven record of effective online teaching and familiarity with Blackboard (or a similar learning management system) are strong advantages. The applicant should also have the background to teach a wide variety of courses in the greater environment and sustainability science/policy fields.



Application Instructions

The position will remain open until filled; however, for best consideration please apply by July 1, 2019. Submit the following: (a) a cover letter; (b) curriculum vitae; (c) list of 3 references with names, titles, institutions, email addresses, and telephone numbers, and (d) end-of-semester student evaluations for any two courses taught recently. The selected candidate will be expected to undergo a background check and to submit proof of educational attainment.



Submit your application online only at https://apply.interfolio.com/63782 and clicking the "Apply Now" button.

Early Summer NSF Grad Fellowship Info Session

NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP INFORMATION SESSIONS

ARE YOU PLANNING GRADUATE STUDIES TOWARD A PH.D. IN SCIENCE, MATH, ENGINEERING, SOCIAL, OR BEHAVIORAL FIELDS?

The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF GRFP) is the largest and one of the most prestigious awards available to support graduate studies toward Ph.D.’s in science, math, engineering, and social/behavioral fields. The NSF award provides 3 years of support, with an annual stipend of $34,000. You can learn more about the NSF award at www.nsfgrfp.org

199 MARYLAND SENIORS, RECENT ALUMNI, AND GRADUATE STUDENTS HAVE WON NSF GRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS IN THE PAST 6 YEARS!

IMPORTANT: Students may apply TWICE for the NSF GRFP - once before starting graduate studies, and once during the first two years of graduate study. To enhance your chance of success is it essential to apply at each opportunity.

We are offering two EARLY NSF GRFP information sessions for students planning to apply this Fall 2019 or in subsequent years. Current undergraduates at all levels and recent alumni are welcome to attend, as are those who will be first or second year graduate students in Fall 2019.

When: Tuesday, June 18, 4:00 – 5:00 pm

Where: 1130 Plant Sciences Building

RSVP to nsfgrfp@umd.edu

Eligibility: You must be a US citizen or Permanent Resident to apply for the NSF graduate research fellowship. You must be applying for graduate studies in an NSF supported field.

Deadlines to apply will be in late October 2019 for NSF GRFP awards . Planning early give you your best chance of success!

If you are interested but unable to attend either session please email us at: nsfgrfp@umd.edu

Virtual Career Conference

For more information go here

Wildlife Management Specialist - Howard County Recreation and Parks

POSITION SUMMARY:
This position would be a Contingent Worker in the Natural Resources Conservation section of the Natural and Historic Resources Division (NHRD).  The individual would be responsible for assisting the Deer Program Manager in operating the Managed Hunt and Sharpshooting programs, assisting with deer research projects, and monitoring the Four-Post Feeder tick pesticide applicator devices. The individual would also be responsible for assisting in other wildlife management related work, including Canada goose management.

DUTIES:
Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

Managed Hunt Program duties include
Prior to the managed hunt season duties include assisting with tree stand installation, trail maintenance, obtaining GPS coordinates of stand sites, and office work related to planning managed hunts.
During the managed hunt season duties will include, checking hunters in at managed hunts in various parks, recording arrival, stand site assignment, checking equipment, manning check station during the hunt, patrolling the safety zones to observe deer movement and watch for improper public access, interacting with the public, assisting hunters with retrieving harvested deer, tracking injured deer, measuring and recording biological data on harvested deer, keeping accurate records and interacting with participating hunters.

Sharpshooting Program duties include
Assisting in pre-season planning, tree stand installation, baiting and equipping of sharpshooting stand sites, securing site access during operations, interacting with the public, spotting for shooters, evisceration of deer collecting and processing deer, recording deer biological data as outlined in the sharpshooting procedural manual, and transporting deer to the deer processor.

Four-post feeder Project duties include
Assisting in the placement and weekly monitoring of four-post feeders devices. This entails, cleaning and inspecting the devices prior to their installation, transporting devices to treatment sites, returning once a week to assess how much they have been used and replacing bait as necessary. After training, and under the supervision of the Deer Program Manager, applying tickicide chemical to the devices according to label specifications. Technician will also be responsible for completing and filing chemical application records after each application.

Research Project duties include
Assisting with the ongoing or future research projects that are conducting by Howard County or with outside agencies.

MINIMUM EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: 

• High School Diploma or GED, completion of post-secondary education, or enrollment in an undergraduate curriculum in natural resource management, forestry or wildlife management.

• Experience in Microsoft Office products, including word and excel

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Background in wildlife management

• Experience in collecting, analyzing, and reporting statistical data

• Firearms experience or familiarity

• Experience with hunting and collecting biological data from hunter harvests

For more information go here

Nursery Employee - Chesapeake Natives

Nursery Seasonal Employee: Watering 

Job Summary

Chesapeake Natives plant nursery seeks a well-organized individual that can recognize and appropriately water species depending on their need. The successful candidate must be able to do physical work, prioritize task areas, and adjust to the watering needs of the nursery environment.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about growing local ecotype native plants, have excellent people and management skills, and ideally, will have greenhouse or nursery experience in the production of native plants. We have a great nursery team and we would love to hear from qualified candidates who would like to work in the unique historic environment of Rosaryville State Park.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide daily watering 5 days a week, 5 hours per day, preferably mornings, one weekend day required.

• Watering will be required in all areas of the nursery, with the exception of the rain-garden

• Able to work directly with senior management, and

• Perform other nursery duties as required, usually on rainy days.

For more information go here