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Audubon Connecticut and New York is seeking two Seasonal Biological Technicians to support Audubon's Forest Program work. Technicians will conduct point-count surveys and deploy autonomous recording units (ARUs) at monitoring sites in spring and early summer. They will also contribute to vegetation monitoring, data entry, habitat assessments, and report writing for monitoring sites and other projects such as Audubon's Bird-Friendly Maple program. Technicians will have opportunities to deliver educational programming and outreach alongside Forest Program staff. These positions will run from May 5th or 12th, through August or early September (dates are somewhat flexible and may vary due to weather conditions). These positions are remote, with field work occurring across both New York and Connecticut. Applicants should be prepared to travel and work in the field for the majority of this position (Audubon will cover overnight accommodations when needed as well as the cost of rental vehicles and gas for their use). Key geographical areas for this work include northern New York; the Allegheny Highlands, Delaware Watershed, and Hudson Valley regions of New York; and northwest and south-central Connecticut. A flexible and either part-time or full-time work schedule is feasible based on candidates' availability. Housing is not provided. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. Compensation: $20.00 / hour Additional Job Description Essential Functions Navigate to points using GPS applications and other orienteering methods. Ability to identify forest birds by sight or sound. Follow a protocol to conduct bird point count surveys and deploy autonomous recording units (ARUs) to collect detailed information on bird species, locations, timing, and movements. Follow a protocol to conduct vegetation surveys during point count surveys, habitat assessments, and bird-friendly maple assessments: identify tree and shrub species, including non-native and/or invasive plants; measure tree diameter-at-breast height; estimate canopy cover at multiple levels; calculate basal area using a prism (10 factor). Measuring or assessing additional forest characteristics may be required. Accurately record bird and vegetation data on data sheets. Meticulously enter data into computer databases and upload into eBird. Follow Protocol to analyze autonomous recording unit data with BirdNET Collect, record, summarize, organize, and/or file data using various standardized data collection procedures and equipment. Assist with facilitation of monitoring and logistics. This may include planning and scheduling travel to point count locations and timely completion of data entry. Qualifications and Experience: Working toward or currently have a bachelor's degree in Biology, Ecology, Conservation, Natural sciences, or related field desired. 2-3 years of experience conducting forest bird point-count and vegetation surveys in northeastern forests. Willingness and flexibility to work early morning hours. Thorough attention to detail and data entry skills. Thorough organization and communication skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. Must hold a valid driver's license. This position requires regular travel to point count locations and using rental vehicles (Audubon covers the cost of rental vehicles and will reimburse gas for rental vehicles.) Ability to work for prolonged periods of time, with or without accommodation, under difficult field conditions such as rugged or muddy terrain, forest undergrowth, high temps/humidity, and biting insects. EEO Statement The National Audubon Society is a federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to a policy of nondiscrimination, inclusion and equal opportunity and actively seek a diverse pool of candidates in this search. Accessibility Statement The National Audubon Society endeavors to keep our careers site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Accommodations@audubon.org. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

These temporary positions are located in Shenandoah National Park, in the Natural and Cultural Resources Division. This announcement has an early cut-off date (see Duties section for more information). Learn more about this agency * Accepting applications * Open & closing dates 12/30/2024 to 04/24/2025 * Salary $19.33 - $23.94 per hour GS-05 pay is $19.33 ph; GS-06 pay is $21.54 ph; GS-07 pay is $23.94 ph. * Pay scale & grade GS 5 - 7 * Help Location * Page County, VA 15 vacancies * Remote job No * Telework eligible No * Travel Required Not required * Relocation expenses reimbursed No * Appointment type Temporary - 1039 Hours- The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for is May-November, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: 05/04/2024 * Work schedule Full-time * Service Competitive * Promotion potential None * Job family (Series) * 0404 Biological Science Technician * Supervisory status No * Security clearance Not Required * Drug test No * Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk * Trust determination process * Credentialing * Suitability/Fitness * Financial disclosure No * Bargaining unit status Yes * Announcement number NE-1612-SHEN-25-12617645-OC * Control number 823733400 Help This job is open to * The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. * Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee. Videos Help Duties Initial Cut-off Date: This is an open continuous announcement, in which applications are collected over several months, and have multiple cut-off dates. Applications will be considered throughout the open period of the announcement. The first cut-off date for early referral is Monday, January 13, 2025. Referral certificates will be issued when a hiring official exhausts current certificate and/or additional vacancies need to be filled. Duties for the (Plants) positions: These positions will assist the Biologist overseeing the Park invasive plant management and restoration program by performing biological science technical support functions including, invasive plant management (including herbicide use), monitoring of treatment sites, invasive plant inventory work, nursery maintenance, vegetation restoration, data entry and equipment maintenance. GS-6 positions will perform the same work and will regularly provide field oversight to lower graded employees, interns and volunteers. GS-7 positions will perform the same works as GS-6 positions, with increased responsibility for determining crew daily work assignments. Duties for the (Vegetation) positions: These positions will assist the park botanist by performing biological science technical support functions including plant identification, detailed plant monitoring, data entry, equipment management, and specimen processing. Projects include long-term forest monitoring, rare plant monitoring, meadow monitoring, and plant protection activities. Technicians collect and organize natural resources data, and enter data into computer spreadsheets and databases daily or weekly. Data summary and basic report writing is required. GS-7 Vegetation position serves as a plant identification and vegetation sampling field methods expert to other employees engaged in field monitoring tasks and provides daily work planning and supervision to the work crew to ensure completion of technically complex and physically demanding field and office tasks by established deadlines. Required to use chemical tick bite prevention measures (Permanone) on exterior of clothing and equipment. GS-7 Compliance position perform site visits to document project work compliance with natural and cultural resource impact mitigations, collecting photos, notes, spatial data and resolve resource protection/compliance issues related to NEPA, NHPA, and the ESA. Work Setting: Shenandoah National Park contains 197,000 forested acres along the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains in northern Virginia. The Park's backcountry consists of more than 500 miles of trails, including 95 miles of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, and nearly 80,000 acres of federally designated wilderness. Skyline Drive, the famous scenic tour road through the Park, follows the ridge crest for 105 miles from Front Royal to the Blue Ridge Parkway near Waynesboro. Over a million people visit the Park each year to enjoy views from the Skyline Drive, hike trails, enjoy nature study, camp in campgrounds or in the backcountry, or stay overnight in one of the Park's rustic lodges or backcountry cabins. The Park supports approximately 1400 vascular plant species, numerous state-rare plant species, and a variety of forest community types. The mountain streams are inhabited by a variety of species of fishes and provide some of the best protected strongholds for native eastern brook trout. POSITION LOCATION: Shenandoah National Park preserves and protects more than 300 square miles of nationally significant natural and cultural resources, scenic beauty, and congressionally designated wilderness within Virginia's northern Blue Ridge Mountains; and provides a broad range of opportunities for public enjoyment, recreation, inspiration, and stewardship. Within just 90 miles of Washington D.C. the Park provides visitors the ability to explore mountain peaks, hidden hollows, cascading streams, accessible wilderness, and stunning natural beauty. Approximately 40% of the Park is designated wilderness with over 500 miles of hiking trails and the iconic Skyline Drive, SHEN was established as an eastern Park that provided a "western Park experience". Due to the Park's easy accessibility to D.C and other highly populated areas along the east coast, visitation exceeds 1.4 million visitors annually which results in significant resource protection and visitor management issues and incidents. Help Requirements Conditions of Employment * U.S. Citizenship required. * Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. * Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males. * Direct Deposit: Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program. * You may be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid driver's license is required. You will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operator's License and Driving Record. You may also be required to submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that disclose all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you. * You may be required to complete training and operate a four-wheel drive vehicle. * Government housing is not available. * Uniform: You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided. * You occasionally may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work. * You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority. * Applicants must be at least (1)18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and: (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or (c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program. Qualifications All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-04/24/2025-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. To be referred for consideration, all qualification requirements must be met. Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position, starting and ending dates of employment (month/year), and the resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40+ hours a week, rather than indicating full-time). If part-time, the hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount of qualified specialized experience. To qualify for this position at the GS-05 grade level, you must possess at least one of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement: EXPERIENCE: At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-04 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience includes activities such as: utilizing various techniques to gather biological samples; identifying, measuring, and counting organisms of the environment and recording the data; follow standardized procedures to collect data on the condition of native and non-native plant/vegetation/endangered species; operate and maintain resource management equipment and tools; prepare resource management reports and technical publications; or performing a variety of behavioral or measured data collection activities in support of field resource management projects. You must include hours per week worked. * OR- EDUCATION: Successful completion of at least a full four (4) year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with major study or at least twenty-four (24) semester hours in any combination of scientific or technical courses such as biology, chemistry, statistics, entomology, animal husbandry, botany, physics, agriculture, or mathematics. At least six (6) semester hours are directly related to the position such as botany, forest ecology, silviculture, plant ecology, etc. IMPORTANT - PLEASE NOTE: If you are using education to qualify you must document your course work and/or degree completed in your resume or other application materials you submit. You must submit a copy of your transcripts that identifies for each course the college or university, semester or quarter hours earned, grade received, and date completed. If you are qualifying based on education and you do not submit specific course work information as described previously, your application will be rated not qualified for consideration. (A copy of your official transcripts will be required before entrance on duty, if selected). * OR- COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Successful completion of a combination of education and experience as described above which total 100 percent. Only education beyond the sixty (60) semester hours above high school is considered qualifying when combined with specialized experience. Thirty (30) semester hours beyond the first sixty (60) is equivalent to six (6) months of specialized experience. For example, six (6) months of specialized experience (50% of the specialized experience requirement) and 90 semester hours with at least twelve (12) semester hours related to the position and three (3) hours directly related to the position (50% of the education requirement) would be considered qualifying. NOTE: If you are qualifying based in part, upon education, you MUST submit a copy of your transcripts. To qualify for this position at the GS-06 grade level, you must possess at least one of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement: EXPERIENCE: At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience MUST HAVE BEEN in the Biological Technician field and include activities such as: working with field crews in invasive plant control; implementing revegetation projects; maintaining a native plant nursery (e.g. weeding, watering, installing plants); and collecting vegetation data and photographic documentation in support of invasive plant management and restoration projects. You must include hours per week worked. * OR- EDUCATION: Successful completion of at least one full year of graduate education in an accredited educational institution (18 semester hours) directly related to the work of the position (such as biology, chemistry, statistics, entomology, animal husbandry, botany, physics, agriculture). You must include transcripts. * OR- COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Successful completion of a combination of education and experience as described above. For example, 6 months of specialized experience (50% of the experience requirements for this position and grade level) combined with 6 months/9 semester hours of graduate education, (50% of the education required to qualify) directly related to this position. Examples of education directly related to the position are biology, chemistry, statistics, entomology, botany, physics, agriculture. Add the percentages together. The total must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. You must include transcripts. To qualify for this position at the GS-07 grade level, you must possess at least one of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement: EXPERIENCE: At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience MUST HAVE BEEN in the Biological Technician field and include activities such as: Surveying, mapping and documenting botany species; researching and compiling botany inventory data; leading or conducting field inventories or studies of botany species and invasive plants; leading crews managing invasive plants and restoring native vegetation; perform site visits for resource compliance/mitigation under NEPA, NHPA, etc.; researching and identifying botany data and compiling data for review in established or new databases. You must include hours per week worked. * OR- EDUCATION: Successful completion of at least one full year of graduate education in an accredited educational institution (18 semester hours) directly related to the work of the position (such as biology, chemistry, statistics, entomology, animal husbandry, botany, physics, agriculture). You must include transcripts. * OR- COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Successful completion of a combination of education and experience as described above. For example, 6 months of specialized experience (50% of the experience requirements for this position and grade level) combined with 6 months/9 semester hours of graduate education, (50% of the education required to qualify) directly related to this position. Examples of education directly related to the position are biology, chemistry, statistics, entomology, animal husbandry, botany, physics, agriculture. Add the percentages together. The total must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. You must include transcripts. Volunteer Experience: 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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education To qualify based on education, you must submit a legible copy of transcripts from an accredited institution with your name, school name, credit hours, course level, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Transcripts do not need to be official, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work. If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. Additional information A selectee receiving a first appointment to the Federal Government (Civil Service) is entitled only to the lowest step of the grade for which selected. The display of a salary range on this vacancy shall not be construed as granting an entitlement to a higher rate of pay. This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate. Non-Competitive Rehire Eligibility: Temporary seasonal employees can only maintain their non-competitive rehire eligibility if they work no more than a combined total of Temporary NTE less than 1040 hours anywhere in the National Park Service (NPS) within their established service year. Accordingly, non-competitive rehire eligibility allows for re-appointment to the same position or another position appropriate for temporary appointment with the same qualification requirements (5 CFR 316.402[b][7]), based on series and grade, anywhere in the major subdivision (NPS). If you have held a temporary seasonal appointment in the past 12 months and have already worked the maximum temporary appointment less than 1040 hours during that period, you are still welcome to apply. However, please be aware that exceeding the limit of 1040 hours in your established service year will result in the loss of your non-competitive rehire eligibility. The limit can be exceeded by working multiple temporary seasonal positions that result in a combined total greater than 1040 hours. The limit also can be exceeded by working a single temporary seasonal appointment that exceeds 1040 hours, unless granted an exception by OPM. Employment may be terminated at any time due to fluctuations in funding levels, project needs, employee performance, or other considerations. Physical Demands: The work is partially sedentary with prolonged standing, walking, and bending often required. Heavy items (e.g., packs and equipment up to 50 pounds) must be lifted and carried over uneven terrain on a routine basis. Working Conditions: The work is performed in an office, laboratory, and in the field. Field work includes exposure to extreme weather conditions and terrain, pesticides, poisonous plants, biting insects, ticks, and wild animals. Laboratory work may involve exposure to hazardous chemicals. Read more * Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide o

**Environment Safety and Health - Livermore, USA, US** Position Title: Botanist/Wildlife Biologist Position Type: Permanent Position Application Review Begins: Friday, October 25, 2024 Application Deadline: Friday, January 24, 2025 Institution: Environment Safety and Health Department/Division: Environmental Planning Office Field (e.g., systematics): City: Livermore, USA, US General Information: We have an opening for a Botanist/Wildlife Biologist to support the Environment, Safety & Health Directorate, Water Resources and Environmental Planning Group. You will be responsible for understanding and interpreting the impacts of technical research and facility operations projects on natural resources including rare, threatened and endangered species and their habitats, migratory birds, wetlands, floodplains, and other sensitive areas. This position may offer a hybrid schedule, which includes the flexibility to work from home one or more days per week, after a probationary period. The specifics of the hybrid schedule, including the exact number of days required in the office and virtual work options may vary based on the needs of the team and the organization. This position will be filled at either level based on knowledge and related experience as assessed by the hiring team. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if hired at the higher level. Qualifications/Requirements: • Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship. • Bachelor's degree in biological or ecological science, wildlife management, environmental science or related field. • Comprehensive experience or knowledge in applying the provisions of the Endangered Species Act, Migratory Bird Treaty Act, and other state and federal natural resource regulations. • Broad knowledge of natural and managed ecosystems and floristics, and experience identifying common and rare plant species. • Experience monitoring bird populations. • Experience documenting technical work, communicating policies, procedures and complex requirements, and giving technical presentations to inter-organization and external stakeholders. • Effective organizational skills with detail orientation necessary to handle multiple complex tasks in a demanding environment with conflicting priorities, tight and changing deadlines, and frequent interruptions while providing high-level customer service, and good follow-through. • Analytical, decision-making and problem-solving skills to evaluate, interpret, negotiate, recommend and implement actions/solutions for moderate to complex problems. Additional qualifications at the TSS.3 level • Advanced knowledge and significant experience independently interpreting and applying the provisions of the Endangered Species Act, Migratory Bird Treaty Act, or other federal natural resource regulations. • Significant experience documenting and interpreting technical work, communicating policies, procedures and complex requirements, and giving technical presentations to professional colleagues and mid-level management. • Advanced knowledge of California ecosystems and floristics, and experience identifying common and rare plant species. Qualifications We Desire • Expertise in the ecology and conservation of special status plant and amphibian species. • Service-approved for handling California red-legged frogs (Rana draytonii) and California tiger salamanders (Ambystoma californiense). • Experience training and conducting briefings to staff and contractors on natural resource protection issues. • Significant experience in management techniques for California Grassland ecosystems and/or in wetland delineation and/or riparian/aquatic habitat management. Responsibilities: You will • Serve as a technical contact and resource to LLNL programs to ensure that programs and projects comply with requirements of the Endangered Species Act, Migratory Bird Treaty Act, and other applicable natural resource protection and conservation requirements. This will include a combination of field work, pre- and post-project surveys, and document preparation. • Be responsible for field work tasks, as needed, primarily for floristic inventories, vegetation community sampling and mapping, and potentially for wetland delineations and compliance monitoring. • Perform activities required to eliminate or reduce invasive and non-native species. • Perform field work in adverse conditions including monitoring and other activities that may involve the collection of voucher specimens, capturing and releasing of animals, telemetry studies and observational studies. • Contribute to monitoring reports, articles, posters, and other materials for employee and community awareness and outreach purposes. • Respond to various wildlife concerns and employee-wildlife interaction issues. • Train and oversee contractors and other LLNL staff on natural resource protection and management issues. • Perform other duties as assigned. Additional job responsibilities, at the TSS.3 level • Provide advanced regulatory ESA guidance and recommendations to LLNL programs and operations in specific areas of assignment. • Independently prepare and conduct assessments, monitoring programs, and other activities that may involve the capturing and releasing of animals, telemetry studies and observational studies. • Prepare written correspondence to Federal, State, and other regulatory agencies concerning natural resource issues. • Mentor less experienced personnel. Application Instructions (submission methods, etc.): To Apply, click the link below: Web Link: Compensation Range: $132,810- $204,636 annually Contact Name: Caleb Murphy, *****************

The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our . Working Title: OPS Fish & Wildlife Technician - 77902381 Pay Plan: Temp Position Number: 77902381 Salary: $18.23 an hour Posting Closing Date: 01/06/2025 **Total Compensation Estimator** Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. **FWC Mission Statement:** Managing fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people. Position Number: 77902381 Position Title: OPS Fish and Wildlife Technician OPS-Amount of Hours Worked Per Fiscal Year: 1920 OPS Hourly Rate of Pay: $18.23 Supervisor: Tom Matthews Broadband Code: 19-4021-01 Physical Address & Telephone Number: Joe Budd WMA, Fisheating Creek WMA, Moore Haven Florida Region: South County: Glades Working hours: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm List of any subordinates supervised: None Residency Requirement: None **Description of Duties:** This is the position of OPS Fish and Wildlife Technician (Public Access Technician) in the Public Access Services Office (PASO) of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The position is responsible for the maintenance, repair, monitoring, and implementation of public access opportunities on FWC-managed areas. This is an opportunity to directly influence and improve outdoor recreation on FWC-managed lands while working outdoors and learning about FWC's mission and goals and Florida's fish, wildlife, and habitats. This position will based at Fisheating Creek WMA in Moore Haven, FL and will work at a number of FWC-managed areas within the South Region. The Public Access Technician assists the PASO Planning Team and FWC area staff in maintaining and improving outdoor recreation on areas managed by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Duties include but are not limited to: 1) Monitoring, assessing, cleaning, maintaining, and repairing public access infrastructure such as signs, trails, kiosks, boardwalks, wildlife observation platforms, and other structures, 2) conducting general handyman work, 3) developing relationships with local recreation groups including, hiking, biking, horseback riding, paddling, fishing, and hunting, 4) proposing new public access opportunities for potential implementation, and 5) providing assistance to FWC-managed area staff on various projects. Works with staff, technicians, volunteers, and contractors to implement Public Access and Recreation components of Management Plans. Duties include, but are not limited to 1) clearing, marking, and maintaining recreational trails, 2) monitoring recreational use and its impacts, and 3) constructing amenities such as camping platforms and benches. Conducts monitoring of trails and facilities on FWC's managed areas to ensure they meet agency and state requirements. Maintains and repairs trails, structures (such as kiosks, picnic shelters, and boardwalks), and use areas (such as picnic areas and trailheads). Participates in outreach programs. These may include activities such as interacting with users on the areas and attending user group meetings and events. There may opportunities for training and participation in prescribed fire activities but prescribed fire experience is not required. **Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:** Ability to perform a variety of skilled trade functions and perform physical labor using assorted hand, power and gasoline tools; maintain all equipment in safe, useable condition. Ability to operate ATVs, 4x4 vehicles, paddlecraft, and small powerboats. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; work independently with minimal supervision; establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals of varying backgrounds; able to lift up to 50 pounds; work in remote areas under inclement weather conditions. Ability to accurately read and interpret maps and charts; accurately use a compass and GPS. Minimum Qualifications: Employment Contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Must possess a valid Florida driver's license. The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (***************. Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. Location: MOORE HAVEN, FL, US, 33471 **Nearest Major Market:** Fort Myers

Summary These temporary positions are located in Shenandoah National Park, in the Natural and Cultural Resources Division. This announcement has an early cut-off date (see Duties section for more information). Responsibilities Initial Cut-off Date: This is an open continuous announcement, in which applications are collected over several months, and have multiple cut-off dates. Applications will be considered throughout the open period of the announcement. ** The first cut-off date for early referral is Monday, January 13, 2025. ** Referral certificates will be issued when a hiring official exhausts current certificate and/or additional vacancies need to be filled. Duties for the (Plants) positions: These positions will assist the Biologist overseeing the Park invasive plant management and restoration program by performing biological science technical support functions including, invasive plant management (including herbicide use), monitoring of treatment sites, invasive plant inventory work, nursery maintenance, vegetation restoration, data entry and equipment maintenance. GS-6 positions will perform the same work and will regularly provide field oversight to lower graded employees, interns and volunteers. GS-7 positions will perform the same works as GS-6 positions, with increased responsibility for determining crew daily work assignments. Duties for the (Vegetation) positions: These positions will assist the park botanist by performing biological science technical support functions including plant identification, detailed plant monitoring, data entry, equipment management, and specimen processing. Projects include long-term forest monitoring, rare plant monitoring, meadow monitoring, and plant protection activities. Technicians collect and organize natural resources data, and enter data into computer spreadsheets and databases daily or weekly. Data summary and basic report writing is required. GS-7 Vegetation position serves as a plant identification and vegetation sampling field methods expert to other employees engaged in field monitoring tasks and provides daily work planning and supervision to the work crew to ensure completion of technically complex and physically demanding field and office tasks by established deadlines. Required to use chemical tick bite prevention measures (Permanone) on exterior of clothing and equipment. GS-7 Compliance position perform site visits to document project work compliance with natural and cultural resource impact mitigations, collecting photos, notes, spatial data and resolve resource protection/compliance issues related to NEPA, NHPA, and the ESA. Work Setting: Shenandoah National Park contains 197,000 forested acres along the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains in northern Virginia. The Park's backcountry consists of more than 500 miles of trails, including 95 miles of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, and nearly 80,000 acres of federally designated wilderness. Skyline Drive, the famous scenic tour road through the Park, follows the ridge crest for 105 miles from Front Royal to the Blue Ridge Parkway near Waynesboro. Over a million people visit the Park each year to enjoy views from the Skyline Drive, hike trails, enjoy nature study, camp in campgrounds or in the backcountry, or stay overnight in one of the Park's rustic lodges or backcountry cabins. The Park supports approximately 1400 vascular plant species, numerous state-rare plant species, and a variety of forest community types. The mountain streams are inhabited by a variety of species of fishes and provide some of the best protected strongholds for native eastern brook trout. POSITION LOCATION: Shenandoah National Park preserves and protects more than 300 square miles of nationally significant natural and cultural resources, scenic beauty, and congressionally designated wilderness within Virginia's northern Blue Ridge Mountains; and provides a broad range of opportunities for public enjoyment, recreation, inspiration, and stewardship. Within just 90 miles of Washington D. C. the Park provides visitors the ability to explore mountain peaks, hidden hollows, cascading streams, accessible wilderness, and stunning natural beauty. Approximately 40% of the Park is designated wilderness with over 500 miles of hiking trails and the iconic Skyline Drive, SHEN was established as an eastern Park that provided a "western Park experience". Due to the Park's easy accessibility to D. C and other highly populated areas along the east coast, visitation exceeds 1. 4 million visitors annually which results in significant resource protection and visitor management issues and incidents. Requirements Conditions of Employment U. S. Citizenship required. Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males. Direct Deposit: Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program. You may be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid driver's license is required. You will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operator's License and Driving Record. You may also be required to submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that disclose all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you. You may be required to complete training and operate a four-wheel drive vehicle. Government housing is not available. Uniform: You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided. You occasionally may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work. You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority. Applicants must be at least (1)18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and: (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or (c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program. Qualifications All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-04/24/2025-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. To be referred for consideration, all qualification requirements must be met. Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position, starting and ending dates of employment (month/year), and the resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (i. e. , work 40+ hours a week, rather than indicating full-time). If part-time, the hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount of qualified specialized experience. To qualify for this position at the GS-05 grade level, you must possess at least one of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement: EXPERIENCE: At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-04 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience includes activities such as: utilizing various techniques to gather biological samples; identifying, measuring, and counting organisms of the environment and recording the data; follow standardized procedures to collect data on the condition of native and non-native plant/vegetation/endangered species; operate and maintain resource management equipment and tools; prepare resource management reports and technical publications; or performing a variety of behavioral or measured data collection activities in support of field resource management projects. You must include hours per week worked. -OR- EDUCATION: Successful completion of at least a full four (4) year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with major study or at least twenty-four (24) semester hours in any combination of scientific or technical courses such as biology, chemistry, statistics, entomology, animal husbandry, botany, physics, agriculture, or mathematics. At least six (6) semester hours are directly related to the position such as botany, forest ecology, silviculture, plant ecology, etc. IMPORTANT - PLEASE NOTE: If you are using education to qualify you must document your course work and/or degree completed in your resume or other application materials you submit. You must submit a copy of your transcripts that identifies for each course the college or university, semester or quarter hours earned, grade received, and date completed. If you are qualifying based on education and you do not submit specific course work information as described previously, your application will be rated not qualified for consideration. (A copy of your official transcripts will be required before entrance on duty, if selected). -OR- COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Successful completion of a combination of education and experience as described above which total 100 percent. Only education beyond the sixty (60) semester hours above high school is considered qualifying when combined with specialized experience. Thirty (30) semester hours beyond the first sixty (60) is equivalent to six (6) months of specialized experience. For example, six (6) months of specialized experience (50% of the specialized experience requirement) and 90 semester hours with at least twelve (12) semester hours related to the position and three (3) hours directly related to the position (50% of the education requirement) would be considered qualifying. NOTE: If you are qualifying based in part, upon education, you MUST submit a copy of your transcripts. To qualify for this position at the GS-06 grade level, you must possess at least one of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement: EXPERIENCE: At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience MUST HAVE BEEN in the Biological Technician field and include activities such as: working with field crews in invasive plant control; implementing revegetation projects; maintaining a native plant nursery (e. g. weeding, watering, installing plants); and collecting vegetation data and photographic documentation in support of invasive plant management and restoration projects. You must include hours per week worked. -OR- EDUCATION: Successful completion of at least one full year of graduate education in an accredited educational institution (18 semester hours) directly related to the work of the position (such as biology, chemistry, statistics, entomology, animal husbandry, botany, physics, agriculture). You must include transcripts. -OR- COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Successful completion of a combination of education and experience as described above. For example, 6 months of specialized experience (50% of the experience requirements for this position and grade level) combined with 6 months/9 semester hours of graduate education, (50% of the education required to qualify) directly related to this position. Examples of education directly related to the position are biology, chemistry, statistics, entomology, botany, physics, agriculture. Add the percentages together. The total must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. You must include transcripts. To qualify for this position at the GS-07 grade level, you must possess at least one of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement: EXPERIENCE: At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience MUST HAVE BEEN in the Biological Technician field and include activities such as: Surveying, mapping and documenting botany species; researching and compiling botany inventory data; leading or conducting field inventories or studies of botany species and invasive plants; leading crews managing invasive plants and restoring native vegetation; perform site visits for resource compliance/mitigation under NEPA, NHPA, etc. ; researching and identifying botany data and compiling data for review in established or new databases. You must include hours per week worked. -OR- EDUCATION: Successful completion of at least one full year of graduate education in an accredited educational institution (18 semester hours) directly related to the work of the position (such as biology, chemistry, statistics, entomology, animal husbandry, botany, physics, agriculture). You must include transcripts. -OR- COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Successful completion of a combination of education and experience as described above. For example, 6 months of specialized experience (50% of the experience requirements for this position and grade level) combined with 6 months/9 semester hours of graduate education, (50% of the education required to qualify) directly related to this position. Examples of education directly related to the position are biology, chemistry, statistics, entomology, animal husbandry, botany, physics, agriculture. Add the percentages together. The total must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. You must include transcripts. Volunteer Experience: 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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education To qualify based on education, you must submit a legible copy of transcripts from an accredited institution with your name, school name, credit hours, course level, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Transcripts do not need to be official, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work. If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U. S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U. S. accredited college or university. Additional Information A selectee receiving a first appointment to the Federal Government (Civil Service) is entitled only to the lowest step of the grade for which selected. The display of a salary range on this vacancy shall not be construed as granting an entitlement to a higher rate of pay. This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate. Non-Competitive Rehire Eligibility: Temporary seasonal employees can only maintain their non-competitive rehire eligibility if they work no more than a combined total of Temporary NTE less than 1040 hours anywhere in the National Park Service (NPS) within their established service year. Accordingly, non-competitive rehire eligibility allows for re-appointment to the same position or another position appropriate for temporary appointment with the same qualification requirements (5 CFR 316. 402[b][7]), based on series and grade, anywhere in the major subdivision (NPS). If you have held a temporary seasonal appointment in the past 12 months and have already worked the maximum temporary appointment less than 1040 hours during that period, you are still welcome to apply. However, please be aware that exceeding the limit of 1040 hours in your established service year will result in the loss of your non-competitive rehire eligibility. The limit can be exceeded by working multiple temporary seasonal positions that result in a combined total greater than 1040 hours. The limit also can be exceeded by working a single temporary seasonal appointment that exceeds 1040 hours, unless granted an exception by OPM. Employment may be terminated at any time due to fluctuations in funding levels, project needs, employee performance, or other considerations. Physical Demands: The work is partially sedentary with prolonged standing, walking, and bending often required. Heavy items (e. g. , packs and equipment up to 50 pounds) must be lifted and carried over uneven terrain on a routine basis. Working Conditions: The work is performed in an office, laboratory, and in the field. Field work includes exposure to extreme weather conditions and terrain, pesticides, poisonous plants, biting insects, ticks, and wild animals. Laboratory work may involve exposure to hazardous chemicals.

**About the job** **Application deadline:** December 20, 2024 , 17:59 EDT **Country:** United States **Location:** Boston, Providence **Workplace:** Hybrid (office and home-working) ***We offer a workplace culture where you´ll arrange with your people leader when you can work from home and from the office.*** **Working hours:** Full-time **Employment type:** Permanent **Legal entity:** Orsted North America Inc *Imagine a future where you support Orsted's offshore wind projects by providing guidance and specialist project management on marine, fisheries and protected species.* Join us in this role where you'll get exposure to critical scientific decisions, work with regulatory agencies and research institutions, and be engaged in a variety of permitting activities to support construction and operation of offshore wind farms. **Welcome to Permitting, Environmental & Marine Affairs.** You will join the Strategic Permitting team, collaborating with your colleagues to support our offshore wind projects. Your responsibilities will include leading the scoping and implementation of marine mammal protection measures related to acoustic modelling and sound field measurements. Additionally, you will assist in carrying out project environmental monitoring surveys, which involves coordinating data collection and managing fisheries monitoring data. As a team, we are a small group of specialists who support our portfolio of projects across Region Americas as they seek to identify and implement scientifically and commercially viable options. **You'll play an important role in:** * preparing and reviewing permit applications related to the Marine Mammal Protection Act, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) Construction and Operation Plans (COPs), and other relevant permits * leading the scoping and implementation of acoustic modelling and sound field measurements activities, including reviewing and contributing to study plans and reports * prioritizing, managing and tracking monitoring surveys and mitigation measures for fisheries, marine mammals and marine protected species * assisting with development of survey protocols, data management, and monitoring strategies that harmonize Orsted's approach to scientific investigation and reporting across multiple projects * building and maintaining relationships and identifying opportunities to improve engagement with key stakeholders, including contractors, consultants and agency personnel * additionally, this role will work with Orsted's team of senior scientists in a variety of tasks as assigned to develop and implement initiatives across the US offshore portfolio. **To succeed in the role, you:** * hold a Master of Science (MSc) degree or have equivalent experience in marine science, environmental science, fisheries science, or other relevant field, and have a minimum of two years of professional experience in a relevant field * understand how environmental regulations related to marine life and habitats drive requirements for scientific surveys, assessments, and mitigation measures, particularly as they relate to offshore wind development in the US * possess a solid understanding of underwater noise impacts and have technical knowledge of acoustic modelling and sound field measurements * have general familiarity with regional fisheries surveys and marine wildlife monitoring activities, and understand how marine wildlife mitigation measures are implemented during survey and construction activities * have previous working experience with survey protocols, scientific reporting, and large data sets or data management tools * have exceptional communication skills including technical writing in English, stakeholder management, MS Office proficiency, and a curiosity and desire to be working in offshore wind as a crucial part of North America's energy mix. Maybe you've read the above and can see you have some transferable skills, even though they don't quite match all the points. If you think you can bring something to the team, we still encourage you to apply. **Join a global leader in renewable energy** Ørsted is a growing green energy major and global leader in climate action. With us you'll play a part in driving change towards a green energy future. You'll grow your talent in a fast-paced and high-growth industry where you have plenty of opportunities to learn and develop through challenging assignments and industry-leading experts. Here, you can perform in a friendly work environment based on trust, respect, and collaboration. **Shape the future with us** Send your application to us as soon as possible. We'll be conducting interviews on a continuous basis and reserve the right to take down the advert when we've found the right candidate. As an applicant or employee, you may request reasonable work and position accommodation or adjustments via ***********************. Please note that for your application to be taken into consideration, you must submit your application via our online career pages and answer the screening questions relevant for your country. We don't take applications or inquiries from external recruiters or agencies into account for this position. **About the job** **Application deadline:** December 20, 2024, 17:59 EDT **Country:** United States **Location:** Boston, Providence **Workplace:** Hybrid (office and home-working) ***We offer a workplace culture where you´ll arrange with your people leader when you can work from home and from the office.*** **Working hours:** Full-time **Employment type:** Permanent **Legal entity:** Orsted North America Inc **Imagine a future with Ørsted** **About Ørsted** * We provide countries, companies, and communities with sustainable, reliable, and cost-competitive energy solutions, including offshore and onshore wind, solar PV, renewable hydrogen and green fuels, and energy storage. * Our vision is to create a world that runs entirely on green energy. * We built the world's largest offshore wind farm, and with over 2,000 wind turbines at sea, we've installed more offshore wind than anyone else. * We were founded in Denmark in 2006 and now have over 8,400 employees, working in 15 countries and counting. **An inclusive team** At Ørsted, we strive to be an inclusive workplace where you're respected for who you are, valued for the unique perspectives you bring, and rewarded fairly for what you achieve. We want all employees to have the same opportunities for impact and growth, no matter their age, race, ethnicity, place of birth, gender, sexual orientation, or disability. Fully paid medical premium Generous parental leave package Numerous opportunities for growth and development Attractive offer of paid vacations annually

Working Title: Natural Resource Technician - IE State Role Title: Institutional Employment/Federal Work Study Institutional Employment Position Status: Part-Time FLSA Status: Non-Exempt: Eligible for Overtime College/Division: Business Services Department: 100250 - FM Administration Pay Rate: Pay Range Specify Range or Amount: $18-$20 Is this a JMU only position? No Is this a grant-funded position? No Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No Beginning Review Date: About JMU: JMU is a publicly funded university with a beautiful campus and a supportive community that is committed to preparing students for the future. JMU offers several perks to all employees including: * A Tuition Waiver Program that allows employees to have tuition waived for undergraduate and graduate level courses taken at JMU. * Free Access to the University Recreation Center (UREC): Employees can enjoy facility access and program registration privileges at UREC and University Park. This includes the climbing wall, equipment centers, and group exercise studios. * A variety of voluntary benefits such as Pet Insurance, Identity Theft and Legal Protection Plans, and several other supplemental benefits. * Holiday Breaks: The university is granted 12 holidays a year. * Talent Development Trainings: The Talent Development department offers a wide variety of personal and professional trainings, eligible for all employees to join. Visit our Benefits site to learn more about the benefits that James Madison University offers to part-time employees! General Information: The Facilities Management Stormwater Management department is seeking a Natural Resource Technician to assist with stormwater and sustainability-related projects, specifically to support the University's Tree Campus and Bee Campus programs and support the management of the natural areas on campus. Most of the position's time will be spent in the field, i.e. out on campus, managing campus pollinator garden spaces and natural areas (such as the riparian buffers along campus streams), installing and growing native plants in a pilot micro-nursery, collecting data on plant and animal communities, performing invasive plant mapping, and assisting with outreach and environmental education programs. If hired in the spring semester hours will be dependent on student's class schedule. If hired for the summer, this position will be up to 30 hours per week and the position may be extended into the fall semester depending on department needs and availability of funding. Duties and Responsibilities: * Maintain campus pollinator garden spaces: o Weed garden beds and mulched areas between beds. o Water the garden areas regularly and plant native pollinator friendly plants o Create plant labels and design the garden beds to promote pollinator use. o Organize volunteer days to assist with maintenance needs. * Participate in community outreach and tabling events to promote the University's Bee Campus and Tree Campus programs. * Assist with environmental education for field trips and summer youth camps as needed. * Map invasive plant species and collect plant and animal population data in the natural areas on campus. * Assist with data collection for the EJC Arboretum's tree inventory map. * Collect native plant seeds from natural areas on campus for re-use in the pilot native plant micro-nursery. * Assist FM staff with additional projects related to stormwater or sustainability as needed. Qualifications: * Knowledge of native plant species and identification of common invasive plant species. * Ability to work independently and for long periods of time outside in various weather conditions. * Experience working with children in education programs, field trips, classrooms, and/or outreach events. * Must have experience using common hand tools such as trowels, shovels, rakes, and wheelbarrows. * Must be able to follow verbal instructions, be able to navigate uneven terrain, and perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time. * Possess basic computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. * Passion and interest in pollinator conservation, native plants, and gardening. Additional Posting Information: Conditions of Employment: Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check. This is a part-time wage position working up to an average of 29 hours per week over the course of a calendar year with no benefits. E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization. EEO Statement: James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status. We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality. Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: **************. Reasonable Accommodation: If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at ************** or ************. You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office, located at 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and we will be happy to assist you.

H. T. Harvey & Associates, an ecological consulting firm with four offices in Northern California and one in Hawaii, is looking for an ecologist with experience or interest in rangeland and land management to join our Sacramento Valley office. Candidates may be based in counties of the Sacramento Valley or Sierra Foothills, or Contra Costa, Solano, San Joaquin, or Napa Counties. The anticipated pay range for a full-time position is $67,000―$88,000 annually plus a generous benefits package and bonus program. What it's like to work with us H. T. Harvey & Associates has a reputation for deep scientific expertise and a high caliber of work in pursuit of our mission to create ecologically sound solutions to our clients' complex natural resource challenges. The staff ecologist will become part of the 7-person Sacramento office. Our projects are in the Sacramento Valley as well as in the broader San Francisco Bay Area, Central Valley, Sierra Nevada, and Cascade Mountain regions. The Sacramento office team has particular experience in projects focused on ecological restoration and on the long-term stewardship and monitoring of watersheds, rare and endangered species, habitat preserves, and similar conserved lands, often within the context of working agricultural lands or other multi-use landscapes. Our scientists, including our most senior-level staff, spend time both in the field and in the office (working remotely or from an H. T. Harvey office). Field work includes biological resources surveys in support of impact assessments, long-term biological monitoring, land stewardship, conservation plan development and implementation, and biological resource impact avoidance. H. T. Harvey & Associates ecologists produce biological resource reports, natural resource management plans, mitigation and monitoring plans, biological resources sections of environmental documents, regulatory permit applications, and similar technical documents. Our staff ecologists are guided by the expertise and training of senior ecologists, and we encourage collaboration among our staff with combined expertise in plant ecology, wildlife ecology, restoration ecology and fish and aquatic ecology, rangeland ecology, landscape architecture, GIS, and other ecological disciplines. Candidates may be based in counties of the Sacramento Valley or Sierra Foothills, or Contra Costa, Solano, San Joaquin, or Napa Counties. This position will require occasional travel to client sites in the areas where we work. As such, we do not require employees to work in our Sacramento office regularly if they are not in the field. Though our office, perched along the scenic Sacramento River levee in Sacramento's South Natomas neighborhood, is a great place to work from and collaborate with other team members! Types of projects and habitats the Sacramento Valley team works on Developing watershed assessments and natural resource management plans that balance working use of open space with ecological conservation and ecosystem benefits Implementing the conservation programs of regional Habitat Conservation Plans and other large-scale habitat conservation programs Working with large private landowners to develop mitigation and conservation banks Developing integrated invasive plant management programs Supporting renewable energy project developing and operations in the Central Valley Assessing meadows and watersheds in the Sierra Nevada and designing restoration projects to improve ecological functions Leading survey, population monitoring, and permitting projects involving Swainson's hawks, burrowing owls, California red-legged frogs, California tiger salamanders, salmonids, native bumble bees, and vernal pool branchiopods Competencies, skills, and experience We aim to hire team members who strive for excellence in their everyday work and who are interested in continually improving their scientific knowledge and collaborating with experts in other fields. In addition to having a degree in biology, ecology, or related fields, the ideal candidate should have a combination of some or all of the following: 1-5 years of demonstrated field experience Specialized training in at least one ecological domain (such as plant, grassland, rangeland, restoration, or wildlife) Experience and/or training in the ecology and management of rangelands in California or related fields (e.g., grassland ecology, invasive plant management, forestry with an emphasis of ecosystem management) Master's degree fields noted above: candidates without a Master's will be considered with demonstrated training in biological sciences, natural resources management, or rangeland management Highly organized Strong writing aptitude Excellent communication and collaboration skills A drive to deepen your ecological knowledge and experience Licensure as a California Certified Rangeland Manager, or ability to become certified within two years following hire (ideal, but not required) A few other nitty gritty details This position requires the future employee to: Follow best practices for field safety Hold a valid driver's license with no major traffic violations or multiple minor violations Walk over varied terrain for surveys and work in inclement weather How to apply Even if you don't meet all the qualifications above, we welcome your application so we can learn more about you! To start the process, please submit your resume and a cover letter through our applicant portal. In your cover letter please tell us: about your interests in habitat conservation and resource management, or related experience what you hope to get from your next position whatever else you'd like to share that isn't obvious from your resume Ultimately, we'll ask candidates who move forward in the process for references and academic transcripts and potentially writing samples, but if you don't have them handy now, they can be submitted later. Please combine your cover letter and resume into one file. Employment Package, Benefits, and Work Culture We strive to support employees' career goals and their health and wellness. Our employment package includes a competitive salary and a generous benefits package. Health insurance H. T. Harvey & Associates has always placed a strong emphasis on health and wellness. At the center of these offerings is our top-notch medical coverage (Cigna PPO and Kaiser Permanente HMO plans) along with Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Savings Account (FSA) options. For full-time employees who opt in to one of our plans, we cover 100% of the premiums for that employee. Additional options include 50% premium coverage for spouses, domestic partners, and children. The package also includes dental and vision coverage at no cost to the employee. Pro-rated plan options are available for those who work at least 50% time. Retirement benefits We offer a 401(k) plan with a 33% employer match. The plan offers nearly 50 fund choices including a notable number of socially responsible investment fund options. Time off Employees accrue paid vacation, personal days, and sick leave time. Additionally, full-time employees receive 5 personal days and 10 company holidays annually, including Martin Luther King, Jr. Day for voluntary participation in a National Day of Service. Professional development In addition to having a core value of ongoing development of scientific and professional expertise, we support participation in external training and certification programs, attendance at conferences and workshops, and membership in and engagement with scientific and professional associations. We also offer presentation, poster, and publication bonuses. Flexible work arrangements We offer flexible schedule options during the work week, with employees working from both company and home offices. Our goal is to facilitate collaboration and accommodate business needs while providing flexibility to employees. About H. T. Harvey & Associates H. T. Harvey & Associates is an ecological consulting firm based in the San Francisco Bay Area, with four offices in California and one in Hawaii. The Los Gatos headquarters office is proudly certified as a Santa Clara County Green Business. Our core areas of expertise are wildlife ecology, plant ecology, aquatic ecology, restoration ecology, and landscape architecture. We hire people who strive to be the best in their fields and provide training, support, and work opportunities to grow their expertise. We have been cultivating excellence in our staff and work in pursuit of our mission to create ecologically sound solutions to our clients' complex natural resource challenges for more than 54 years.

> Senior Managing Ecologist Senior Managing Ecologist Fully Remote • Remote Job Type Full-time Description Great Ecology is seeking a senior managing ecologist to support work across the country focused on ecological restoration and measurement of ecological performance. Requirements Candidates must meet the following minimum requirements for consideration: * PhD degree in Ecology, Ecotoxicology, Environmental Forensics, Environmental Data Science, Environmental Management, or directly related field and at least 10 years of post-grad, professional experience in quantitative ecology, spatial modeling, ecological risk assessment, ecotoxicology, fate & transport, environmental forensics, ecological restoration, or environmental management outside of the academic environment. OR * Master's degree in in Ecology, Ecotoxicology, Environmental Forensics, Environmental Data Science, Environmental Management, or directly related field and at least 15 years of post-grad, professional experience in quantitative ecology, spatial modeling, ecological risk assessment, ecotoxicology, fate & transport, environmental forensics, ecological restoration, or environmental management outside of the academic environment. Preferred skills & experience: * Experience working on projects that have a nexus with sea-level rise; investigation & remediation of contaminated sites; and/or site suitability and feasibility to inform restoration or mitigation. * Strong statistical analysis skillset with the ability to build and run complex models. * Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills. * Experience presenting technical information to stakeholders in an accessible, clear manner. * Demonstrated ecological project management experience on projects with a budget of $250,000+. * Environmental litigation strategy and expert witness support. * Relevant professional certifications (e.g., professional wetland scientist, certified environmental professional, etc.). **About Great Ecology** Great Ecology is a leading ecological consulting firm focused on creatively solving ecological problems. Our mission is to help repair the world through ecology and design and expand the ecological horizon for leading corporations and public agencies. The Great Ecology team works with a wide range of public and private clients to increase the ecological and economic value of developed, degraded, contaminated, and underutilized sites. We work together in a collaborative environment that fosters innovation in science and design while encouraging individual initiative, creativity, and skill development. Great Ecology provides opportunities to work in a variety of ecosystems and on projects throughout the United States. *Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion* At Great Ecology, we know working toward access, justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion is multifaceted and that meaningful change requires action. We strive to create a workplace where people feel their humanity is recognized, welcomed, and appreciated. At Great Ecology, this means dedicating resources to maintain and improve upon access, justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in our workplace and in our interactions with others. We know that honoring people's diverse experiences, views, and identities helps foster trust, which can lead to innovation, successful collaboration, and greater resilience both within the workplace and within communities. But our work doesn't end there. As an ecological consulting and landscape design firm, we are engaged with rehabilitating ecosystems. For us, this means working to acknowledge and understand the ways cultural, economic, and political systems alter the natural world. We create strategies to restore biodiversity and improve the ecological function of landscapes through our technical knowledge about how people have impacted, and been impacted by, degraded ecosystems. As part of our work, we seek to create opportunities for all people to foster a sense of belonging, meaningfully interact with the world around them, and strengthen connection to place. Salary Description $175,000 - $250,000

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world's most complex challenges and deliver more impact together. Role description: Arcadis is seeking a mid-level Staff Ecologist to join our Enviro Socio Permitting team. The successful candidate will lead field wetland delineations, field biology/habitat assessments, and general environmental assessments; and assist with reporting, agency coordination, and permit compliance. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of stream/wetland determination/delineation methods, have experience in evaluating ecological systems/natural resources, and have experience supporting Clean Water Act permitting. Projects are often fast-paced, multi-faceted, and geographically diverse. The position will require a candidate to work both collaboratively with a team of resource specialists, planners, and engineers and have the capacity to balance varying priorities and tasks to work on multiple projects concurrently and meet deliverable deadlines. Arcadis offers a flexible working environment and follows a hybrid work structure. A successful candidate can expect to work remotely and from the office, as needed, based on demands of specific tasks and teams. As a Consultant with Arcadis, you'll soon discover you can make a difference in our company by collaborating with staff and contributing to an interesting array of projects. You will be a key member supporting strong technical communities within the Enviro Socio Permitting practice. This is a great opportunity to work with a dynamic team and gain experience in a wide variety of environmental projects for diverse market sectors. Your career growth will only be limited by your skills and your passion for success! You will work with existing staff to support the growth of Environmental Permitting and Wetland services. Role accountabilities: As a mid-level Staff Ecologist, you will apply your technical knowledge to provide high quality deliverables to support planning and permitting for oil and gas, renewable energy, linear utilities, and rail clients. You will be an important member of the Enviro Socio Permitting team interacting with other ecologists, cultural resource specialists, planners, engineers, senior technical experts and project/program managers as part of an interdisciplinary team You will be responsible for leading wetland and stream delineations, flora inventories, and other environmental surveys, and will collect field data using handheld global positioning system units and tablets utilizing Fulcrum, FieldMaps, Survey 123 for ArcGIS, or similar programs. This will require a working knowledge of GPS systems and the ability to walk and conduct fieldwork for long hours. This role will require the ability to travel up to 75%, including overnight travel You will also be tasked with preparing technical reports, work plans, and other environmental documents to support environmental permitting, and you will prepare regulatory permit applications (e.g., U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Clean Water Act Section 404 permit applications and Section 401 Water Quality Certification applications, Rivers and Harbors Act Section 408 review requests, and Section 402 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit applications). You will also lead agency consultations for threatened and endangered species, and manage desktop environmental assessments to identify potential permitting requirements In this role, you will use your excellent technical writing and communications skills to provide support to project teams, and will be involved in mentoring junior staff. You will also assist with the growth of new and existing client relationships through delivery of quality work and data Qualifications & Experience: First and foremost, do you share our passion for improving the quality of life? Do you want to be part of a growing environmental permitting practice to support clients in the eastern United States? If you are technically capable with experience in field surveys and environmental permitting, come join us! Required qualifications for the role include: Bachelor's degree in environmental science, biology, ecology, or similar environmental discipline 4+ years of experience in environmental planning and permitting in the Midwest and Eastern United States, including experience conducting and leading wetland delineations using the U.S Army Corps of Engineers Midwest, Northeast, and Northcentral Regional Supplements A minimum of one year leading wetland delineations field teams Experience using GPS field technology Experience developing permit applications, including Clean Water Act Section 404 permits and Section 401 Water Quality Certifications, and completing threatened and endangered species consultations Experience with L2RAP data collection Understanding of Ohio Environmental Protection Agency wetland and stream qualitative assessments is not required, but preferred Why Arcadis? We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It's why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together. You'll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you'll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you. Together, we can create a lasting legacy. Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy. Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $76,110- $114,165. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location. #LI-SP1

**Ecologist/ Senior Ecologist** **Hampshire** With the support of large team of ecologists, you will use your expertise to provide sound advice and deliver a wide range of survey and mitigation solutions across a diverse and portfolio of projects to ensure clients' development and conservation goals are successful in respect of ecology. As a CIEEM Registered Practice, we are committed to ensuring best practice and the positive promotion of the profession. This role is offered as full-time and permanent or with part-time or flexible working options available. **Essential Skills and Qualifications** * Full CIEEM membership (or be working towards this) * Degree in a relevant subject * Minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience in an ecologically focussed role, preferably in ecological consultancy; * Extensive experience in undertaking protected species and habitat surveys; * Excellent project management skills, particularly in relation to medium to large scale developments; * Proven experience of preparing technical report writing, ideally including Preliminary Ecological Appraisals, Ecological Impact Assessments, Biodiversity Net Gain reports and other technical reports. * Hold at least one Natural England / Natural Resources Wales protected species class licence; * Strong knowledge of relevant UK and European legislation, policy and guidance; * Be a team player with excellent verbal and written communications skills; * Sound MS Outlook, Word and Excel skills; * A full driving licence; and * Legal entitlement to work in the UK. Desirable Skills * Experience of using QGIS; * A particular specialism e.g. bats, hazel dormouse, reptiles, botany etc. * Experience in technical report QA Whjat is on Offer to you: * A dedicated team of ecologists who are committed to the success of the business. To support staff in this goal and to manage staff wellbeing we have developed a range of Company benefits. As part of the team you will have access to / receive: * Access to complimentary private GP appointments for all staff and their families; * Enrolment to company healthcare scheme; * A generous structured training budget and regular in-house training; * An employee assistance programme to provide access to information on wellness, medical health and general life support and advice. * Core working hours between 10:00-16:00, with flexibility around these times; * Access to a contributory private pension, with matched contributions up to 5%; * Flexibility to work from home with prior agreement; * Company laptop and phone; * CIEEM membership and protected species licence fees paid for by the Company; * A relaxed office environment and a friendly team; * Regular social events and yearly charity days; * Ability to accrue TOIL or be paid overtime; * 25 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays; * Your birthday as annual leave after three years' service and an extra day's leave per year after five years' service; and * A rural office location with free car parking, a large garden, wildlife ponds, lunch and break out area; For further information on this or any other related positions do not hesitate to contact Peter on 07881788772 or ******************* Our industry knowledge ensures a unique, valued and specialist service. We actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community and offer every assurance that your application will be handled with the highest levels of professionalism. For Further Information on Hup Consulting visit *****************

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world's most complex challenges and deliver more impact together. Role description: Arcadis is seeking an Entry-Level Ecologist to join our Enviro Socio Permitting team in Virginia. The successful candidate will conduct desktop reviews and support field data collection for wetlands delineations, special-status species habitat assessments, and environmental assessments. This role will primarily support Arcadis' planning and permitting team working on linear infrastructure (including natural gas and rail projects) and renewable energy projects in Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and North Carolina. The Projects are often fast-paced, multi-faceted, and geographically diverse. The position will require a candidate to work both collaboratively with a team of resource specialists and have the capacity to balance varying priorities and tasks to work on multiple projects concurrently and meet deliverable deadlines. Arcadis offers a flexible working environment and follows a hybrid work structure. A successful candidate can expect to work remotely and from the office, as needed, based on demands of specific tasks and teams As an Ecologist with Arcadis, you'll soon discover you can make a difference in our company by collaborating with staff and contributing to an interesting array of projects. You will be a key member supporting strong technical communities within the Enviro Socio Permitting practice. This is a great opportunity to work with a dynamic team and gain experience in a wide variety of environmental projects for diverse market sectors. Your career growth will only be limited by your skills and your passion for success! Role accountabilities: As an Entry-Level Ecologist, you will apply your technical knowledge to work with client teams to provide high quality deliverables to support planning and permitting for oil and gas, renewable energy, rail, and linear utility clients. You will be an important member of the Mid-Atlantic biological team interacting with other junior level biologists/ecologist, senior technical experts, and project managers as part of an interdisciplinary environmental team. Your primary job functions will include conducting desktop assessments and field surveys (e.g., wetland and waterbody delineations, flora and fauna surveys, and habitat assessments) to evaluate potential project impacts to natural resources. You will be responsible for using handheld global positioning system units and tablets to collect data during field surveys. This position will require the ability to conduct fieldwork for long hours over difficult terrain and in inclement weather. Up to 50% travel is expected, and overnight travel will be required. Additionally, you will assist project teams in the preparation of technical reports, agency consultation letters, and permit applications for submittal to various federal, state, and local regulatory agencies. Qualifications & Experience: First and foremost, do you share our passion for improving the quality of life? Do you want to be part of a growing environmental permitting practice to support clients in the Mid-Atlantic region? If you are technically capable with experience in field surveys and environmental permitting, come join us! Required qualifications for the role include: Bachelor's degree in biology, ecology, botany or other natural resource related field Knowledge of Mid-Atlantic natural resources, including some experience with either wetlands, vegetation, or wildlife Preferred qualifications for the role include: Prior internship or 1 year of work experience in the environmental field or advanced degree in environmental science or similar Experience with wetland ecology in the Mid-Atlantic region Experience using GPS field technology Experience with ArcGIS, GoogleEarth and other desktop mapping applications Why Arcadis? We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It's why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together. You'll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you'll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you. Together, we can create a lasting legacy. Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy. Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $52,000 - $78,000 / year. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location. #LI-TB1 #EarlyCareersANA #Resilience-ANA #Environment-ANA #LI-HYBRID #SWE #WEPAN #AWIS #INWES #BWEC #NSBE #SHPE #AISES #oSTEM #SAME #SASE

**Terms:** Permanent, Full-time, Hourly, Overtime, Performance Bonuses, Substantial Travel Required **Salary/rate:** $20.00 + Overtime (negotiable, based on experience) **Additional Benefits:** Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, 9 Paid Holidays, Retirement Plan, Relocation Assistance, & Professional Development Assistance, Hiring Bonus Shenandoah Habitats is looking for qualified candidates who enjoy working in the outdoors, are willing to travel regularly throughout the Mid-Atlantic, and are committed to providing high-quality work that exceeds our client's expectations. These positions provide support for all work related to vegetation management on ecological restoration sites throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. Natural Resource field technicians are responsible for performing field work and performing daily warehouse operations throughout the year. The tech must be able to constantly adapt to changing environments and client requirements. Early starts and extended work hours will be routine. This position requires a great deal of travel. **Responsibilities:** * Be timely to work and willing to stay longer if necessary to complete that day's tasks. * Be willing to work hard with confidence, respectfully, and positively. * Apply herbicides correctly and safely on invasive species management sites and for the purpose of tree planting maintenance. * Safely operate a variety of equipment (UTVs, Various sizes of Tractors with Bush hogs, Chainsaws) * Perform warehouse activities such as: + staging/loading planting materials/equipment/tools, + staging/loading herbicides/supplies/equipment, + help manage physical inventories of treeshelters, stakes, mats, staples, seedlings, herbicides, additives, and supplies. + accurately sort seedlings for planting projects. * Maintain a clean workspace in the warehouse and seedling coolers/building. * Maintain all equipment (UTVs, trailers, trucks, tractors, sprayers). * Make field deliveries of supplies for planting and spraying projects. * Be willing and able to carry at least a 40lbs. backpack sprayer. * Handle pesticides responsibly and with care. * Maintain a satisfactory driving record. * Maintain accurate herbicide application records when in the field. * Responsible for the timely and effective completion of tasks assigned. * Understand and strive towards the annual, seasonal, and daily goals of the company. Send resume and cover letter to . Send Your Resume **Get In Touch** **Location** 1983 Jefferson Highway Fishersville, Virginia 22939 **Email** ********************** **Send A Message**

Application Deadline January 31, 2025 Department Operations: Destiny's Team Employment Type Part Time Location Christiansburg, VA Workplace type Onsite Compensation $1,000 - $2,200 / month Making a Difference for Our Customers Basic Qualifications and Job Functions Learn More About Meridian Bird Removal Guaranteed Bird Removal service is not a new segment of the pest control and wildlife industry, but it's now easier than ever. We offer four specialized services that remove interior bird issues, help control exterior bird populations, remove nests, and prevent future bird issues. All our services are fast, effective, require no shutdown, and are public relations friendly. Our Services: Interior Bird Removal Interior birds have traditionally been a challenge, and many companies use outdated methods to remove the invaders. Our patented “Bird-N-Free” capture system and process allows us to predictably remove birds from inside any facility. Exterior Population Reduction When nuisance bird populations grow out of control, reducing their numbers can save damage to the exterior of a facility, as well as prevent birds from entering the facility. Nest Removal Nest Removal is a critical component of our bird removal services. To safely perform nest removal, our technicians wear appropriate personal protective equipment and follow a careful set of guidelines to contain all of the nesting materials. Full Facility Inspection Our Full Facility Inspection involves a deep dive into operational practices, facility maintenance, and sanitation issues. By evaluating these three key areas, we are able to give an accurate assessment of your current situation and provide a post-service recommendation to help prevent future bird issues. Meridian Bird Removal is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We welcome and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status as defined by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) guidelines. All employment decisions at Meridian Bird Removal are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. If you require accommodations during the application process, please contact us at **********************************.

Eldon Farms in Rappahannock County **Posted On**Jul 29, 2024 **Work Location** **Description** Eldon Farms is a privately held working landscape of over 7,000 acres in Rappahannock County, Virginia. Historically a well-run cattle farm, new ownership is committed to stewarding the farm such that biological diversity and ecological health go hand in hand with grazing livestock. This commitment is captured in our working mission statement: “Eldon Farm will demonstrate a highly successful “working landscape” for the Piedmont ecosystem that: • bridges the traditional dichotomy of ecology versus economy, • focuses on building the balance sheet (economic, ecological and community) versus cash flow, • welcomes the local & regional community, • provides an accessible innovative learning laboratory.” To build on the existing highly effective management and operations team, ownership is creating a new position for a “Conservation Ecologist”. This is a special opportunity to work in a creative, applied environment with a team that's excited about pushing the edges of existing paradigms. Responsibilities: 1) Co-develop, implement and adapt a strategic plan for landscape conservation at Eldon Farms that prioritizes biodiversity and ecosystem values in a multicomponent working landscape. 2) Identify priorities and initiate applied field research relevant to the development of a resilient healthy working landscape. 3) Collaborate with land use and grazing teams to implement an effective, costefficient riparian restoration program. This may build on the existence of a small number of beavers, and the extension of an existing program building beaver dam analogues (BDAs). 4) Develop & manage research partnerships with outside organizations (i.e., Smithsonian & Virginia Working Landscapes, VA Tech, Clifton Institute, University of Virginia, George Mason University, Blandy Farm, American Farmland Trust) 5) Collaborate with land use and grazing teams to develop and integrate best ecological management practices into cost effective grazing management systems. 6) Work with the land use team to develop and implement invasive species management plans. This includes the mitigation of non-native plants, pest insects and deer. 7) Review existing ecological data sets for Eldon Farms. Explore potential for ecosystem function markets (i.e., nutrient credits, water quality credits, wetland mitigation credits, carbon credits, biodiversity credits, etc) 8) Work with Eldon Farm's staff naturalist to build outreach programing, including guided nature walks that would be attractive to a broader community. Desired attributes: 1. Scientific and quantitative aptitude, well developed conservation ethic, people and community-orientation, 2. Equally comfortable in a swamp, community meeting, among cattle, in the driver's seat of a large pick up or at a GIS workstation, 3. Desire to work in field application settings, 4. Ability to understand and advance a wide range of ecological issues. “Jack of all trades, master of none, but better than a master of one”, 5. Entrepreneurial, 6. Collaborator, 7. Capacity to work with non-scientists that share similar working landscape goals, 8. Innovative, 9. Systems thinker; cross and/or transdisciplinary vision of conservation and agriculture. Minimum Qualifications: Master's Degree in Ecology, Conservation, Environmental Science, or closely related discipline from a nationally recognized graduate program, and two or more years of experience with conservation science and practice. Salary commensurate with experience. Health and retirement benefits included. Eldon Farms supports a more equitable and just food system for all and works towards creating a more inclusive farm learning and working environment for those who are historically and currently under-supported in agriculture. This includes but is not limited to women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, veterans, low-income individuals, people of diverse religious and non-religious affiliations, immigrants, and asylum seekers. To apply, please send cover letter and resume to John Genho at ******************* Applications will be accepted until suitable candidate is identified. **Company**

Who We Are Founded in 1926, the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is a private, not-for-profit educational, historic, and cultural institution that owns and operates one of the largest and best-known museum complexes in the world. Our mission is “that the future may learn from the past” through preserving and restoring 18 th -century Williamsburg, Virginia's colonial capital. We engage, inform, and inspire people to learn about this historic capital, the events that occurred here, and the diverse peoples who helped shape a new nation. Today, Colonial Williamsburg is the largest living history museum in the U.S. The Historic Area is the 301-acre restored colonial capital with 88 original buildings and 525 buildings reconstructed to how they appeared in the 18th century through extensive archaeological, architectural, and documentary research. The Historic Area is staffed by highly trained, historically dressed interpreters and expert tradespeople who bring the 18th century to life. The Foundation also owns and operates two world-class museums, the DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum, and the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum, and a renowned research library, the John D Rockefeller Jr Library. Additionally, Colonial Williamsburg is home to five world class accommodations at the Williamsburg Inn, Williamsburg Lodge Autograph Collection, the Giffin Hotel, the Williamsburg Woodlands Hotels and Suites and the unique Colonial Houses in the Historical Area. Visitors may also indulge in food and drink at our many on site restaurants and taverns that blend a historically inspired dining experience with today's evolved tastes. Each year over 5 million people visit Williamsburg and another 20 million engage with us digitally. About the Position The Preservative Conservation Technician carries out the day-to-day efforts ensuring the protection and preservation of Colonial Williamsburg's cultural assets by implementing preventative conservation procedures. To accomplish this, the Preventive Conservation Technician is responsible for the overall collections care, cleanliness, and monitoring as assigned. Essential Functions Perform regular, routine cleaning of collections and surrounding areas according to CWF conservation standards. Maintain records of work performed via checklists at each site. Inspect the conditions of the collections and buildings in assigned areas. Monitor environmental conditions (relative humidity, temperature, light levels) in storage and display areas. Set up and maintain sensors and recording instruments and compile permanent data records. Document conditions according to conservation department protocols. Carry out collections care and preventive conservation projects, meeting deadlines and quality standards as established by MPHR. Assist in administrative tasks such as ordering supplies and maintaining supply inventory. Use tools, chemicals, and equipment according to safety, conservation, and manufacturer guidelines. Maintain orderly shared work and storage areas. Maintain equipment backpacks and carts. Follow all safety and security procedures. Maintain familiarity of current SDS and other records as required. Participate in annual training as required. In the absence of the Supervisor, Preventive Conservation, provide guidance to other team members as needed. Assist with exhibition installation and preventive maintenance closings. Attend training for collection handling and moving. Assist with conservation treatment and documentation, object numbering, lab maintenance, and repair of reproductions. Fabricate storage systems, exhibition supports, and pack/move objects as needed. Ensure preventive conservation is addressed while monitoring contractors, special programs, events, receptions, filming, and other activities that involve Colonial Williamsburg's assets. Maintain open, two-way communication between the Conservation Department and other departments whose activities may impact the collection. Participate in emergency preparation and recovery activities. Maintains awareness of state-of-the-art techniques in the preventive conservation field. Perform other duties as required. Required and Preferred Education and Experience: Required: High School diploma or GED. Three or more years of experience in handling, cleaning and/or caring for museum collections. Qualifications: • Ability to use hand tools and power equipment necessary for collections care in a museum setting. • Ability to communicate effectively, including offering and following instructions. • Ability to use a computer and to learn essential software use for email, report writing, data and image collection, scheduling and other communication. • Ability to work independently and member and/or leader of a team. • Ability to make best use of time and limited resources, using facilities, materials, equipment, and supplies efficiently, effectively and with reasonable and appropriate care. • Ability and willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as assigned, up to an eight hour shift

Raincoast Conservation Foundation is looking to bring a salmon ecologist, biologist, or fisheries analyst onto our salmon team to advance the fisheries work we undertake in support of wild salmon recovery, coastal ecosystems and wildlife. If you are interested and meet the selection criteria, please respond to ********************* with your cover letter and resume, which should include at least two names of referees. This position will be open until it is filled, but will not be filled before October 1, 2022. **Position overview** The successful individual will join Raincoast's Wild Salmon team to lead our fisheries analysis work. This position requires a relevant graduate degree. The position also requires a motivated, self-starter who is excited to advance salmon conservation using science and conservation strategies that are part of a co-developed work plan that plays to the individual's strengths. The policy landscape for this work includes engagement with government including First Nations, NGOs, academia, salmon stakeholders and the public within an overarching context that recognizes First Nation priority access to salmon fisheries. The position will report to, and work with, the Wild Salmon Program Director. The wild salmon team consists of science, policy and communication specialists who collaboratively work to deliver Raincoast's mandate: Investigate, Inform and Inspire. **About Raincoast Conservation Foundation** Raincoast is a team of conservationists and scientists empowered by our research to protect the lands, waters and wildlife of coastal British Columbia. We use rigorous, peer-reviewed science and community engagement to further our conservation objectives. We call this approach informed advocacy. Since 1990, Raincoast has been making progress toward our habitat and wildlife protection goals. Our on-the-ground presence has given us a deep-rooted understanding of BC's vast coastline. We work in partnership with scientists, First Nations, local communities and NGOs to build support for decisions that protect marine, freshwater and terrestrial habitat on BC's coast. **Duties** * Inform and evaluate salmon fisheries management within the context of a long term goal to rebuild resilient wild salmon at the population, watershed and landscape scale. * Lead, identify and/or conduct field and desk top initiatives that further objectives for fisheries management (ecosystem based that supports recovery, resilience, and wildlife considerations), * Provide leadership on fisheries management issues internally and externally, * Participate in federal fisheries management planning and technical /scientific processes, * Assist and support development of the program's strategic direction, * Assist and support the development of communication plans, * Assist with development of funding proposal for identified work. **Technical skills and abilities** * Strong knowledge of Pacific salmon life histories, their threats, and their ecological role * Ability to design and execute desktop studies and analyses, * Familiarity with fisheries management concepts like Stock-Recruitment relationships, MSY and single-species and ecosystem-based harvest approaches, * Comfort with reviewing, critiquing and conducting statistical analysis used in science papers and technical reports, * Comfort with statistical coding and analysis (in programs like R), * Ability to identify, lead or assist with studies that improve stock assessment information, fishery impacts and inform or advance ecosystem and/or place-based salmon mgmt. **Experience and knowledge** The successful candidate would have knowledge of the following: * Stock assessment and management techniques (ie GSI, fin-clipping, CWT and other tagging, test fisheries, creel surveys, escapement surveys, etc). * Effects and implications of BC fisheries management techniques (mark-selective fishing, catch and release non-retention, etc.) * Harvest-related impacts to population structure, evolutionary traits, diversity and abundance, * Effects of human activities such as climate change, hatcheries, and habitat loss etc. on recruitment, productivity, survival and abundance. **Communication skills and abilities** * Good communication skills (writing, listening, verbal, public speaking), * Comfort advancing science-based concepts in public domains, * Ability to comprehend and synthesize technical scientific material for personal and public consumption in verbal and written formats, * Ability to develop and deliver presentations to both scientific and popular audiences, * Ability to write and review manuscripts for peer-review publications, * Support development of materials and communication strategies that build public support for salmon recovery and conservation. **Professional interests** * Willingness to engage with diverse views on harvest, fishing and fisheries management, * Desire to engage in technical, management and stakeholder processes, * Desire for cross-sector relationship building, * Identification & advancement of collaborative work with First Nations, NGOs, & gov't, * Desire to build strong working relationships with First Nations leaders & technical staff, * Desire to build strong working relationships with academic partners and NGOs, * Recognition of systemic problems and desire for change within western approaches to fisheries management, * An appreciation for other knowledge systems such as Indigenous Knowledge (i.e. Two-Eyed Seeing), * Strong alignment with Raincoast's vision and mandate. **Salary and details** This position is full-time (40 hrs/week). In addition to joining a dynamic and dedicated team at Raincoast, benefits include extended health coverage and flexible working opportunities. Job Type: Full time, permanent, and 3 years minimum. Anticipated hours: 40 hours per week. Salary range: $80,000 - $90,000 based on the applicant's skills and experience. Location: Be able to work remotely, but with reliable internet access to maintain routine communication with a well-integrated online network of internal and external colleagues for meetings, workshops, conferences and dialogues, etc. Be willing to travel within coastal BC to meetings, workshops, conferences and field related excursions. **How to apply** Please send your resume and cover letter demonstrating your experience as it relates to the job requirements to ***********************. Please include contact information for at least two referees. Email applications with “Salmon Ecologist” in the subject line. Attach a single PDF file for your one-page cover letter and your resume - name it your first and last name (e.g. Mark Smith.pdf). The cover letter should express why you want this position and identify how you are qualified. We thank all applicants, but only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Raincoast welcomes applications from all interested and qualified candidates. Our organization is the product of diverse visions and perspectives and we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring. Raincoast is committed to fostering and maintaining a workplace culture that is inclusive and does not tolerate or accept discrimination or harassment.

**Ecologist: Full-Time and Part-Time Permanent Positions Available** **Salary £negotiable dependent upon experience (+benefits package)** RammSanderson Ecology Ltd. are seeking talented ecologists to join our team and help with our exciting plans for the future. As an Ecologist at RammSanderson, you can expect to get involved with a variety of habitat and species surveys, report writing, assisting with tender and fee estimates, as well as elements of project management. We have a team of over 30 ecologists (of a total of over 50 staff) working nationally and in Ireland. Our projects are varied, from smaller housing schemes and retail developments involving significant Biodiversity Net Gain assessments, through to nationally important road and rail schemes, garden villages and quarries. **The ideal candidate will have:** * Proven, previous experience (3-5 years) in a similar role. * Have field skills in one or more specialist areas. * Working towards, or already holding a bat, GCN or dormouse survey licence. * Have prior experience of project management/coordination and/or coordinating surveys. * Be an excellent communicator with the ability to write clear, concise reports. * Knowledge of relevant aspects of UK and EU environmental Legislation and national and local planning policies and processes. * Associate / Full CIEEM Membership or demonstrable eligibility for entry in the near future. * At least one degree in Ecology or a related field. * Full UK Driving Licence. **What we offer:** * Employee Assistance Programme: This provides a 24/7 confidential service giving access to counselling sessions for yourself and your household, as well as access to a Digital Wellbeing Portal, Digital Gym, a rewards site and many other benefits, all provided by Spectrum Life * Group Life Assurance - financial provision for your nominated person in the event of your death whilst employed by RammSanderson. Amount is a multiple of your salary dependent upon grade. * Time off in lieu (TOIL) banking & overtime system, so that you're paid for every hour you work and can benefit from this from earning extra time off, and/or overtime pay. * An enhanced maternity leave package, with full salaried pay for the first 12 weeks of leave, with statutory maternity pay thereafter. * An enhanced paternity leave package, with full salary for 3 weeks, plus additional leave (or TOIL) by negotiation. * A per household “Baby Bonus” of £500 in your salary, toward the cost of nursery/pram/etc that comes with a new child. * A series of selectable benefits for you to nominate (or not) for the financial year ahead. This will include such things as Cycle to Work scheme, childcare vouchers, discounted gym memberships, buying & selling annual leave entitlement amongst a range of others. * “Shout Outs” : team members are nominated at weekly team meetings for entry into a quarterly prize draw for something positive they have done each week. Prizes are drawn at quarterly business review meetings held with all staff present/virtually present. * A great team spirit and culture. We have a good mix of “family feel” in terms of the way we look after people, and our reaction times with regard to decision making (no red tape!) etc but with a much larger company attitude to H&S, competency, customer service and training. * Great annual parties! These often include a 360 review session to look at our services, team and feedback received to see how and where improvements can be made * Annual training budget for externally led CPD courses; plus regular internal training seminars and CPD programme which you could help shape. * Huge variety of project types and scale, sectors of work and clients. * Laptop & work mobile provided, home access to server. * Hire cars and a fleet of company vehicles available for use as required. * Mileage paid on any personal car mileage, plus all expenses covered in line with our expenses policy. * We are open to Flexible working arrangements on location, when your working hours would be and how many days per week you would work. * Employer contributory pension scheme * Finders fees payable on successful recruitment of other candidates in your network **No Agency CVs.** Send in your CV

** Middlemarch Environmental Ltd** East England / Suffolk £27,700 - £33,260 pa Full Time • Permanent Closing date not specified, apply soon! This ad is currently set to expire on Friday, 31st January 2025 at 01:00. Applications are being assessed as they arrive, and so it may well expire earlier than that. Apply soon! We are a purpose-led and ethical consultancy and are proud to be the UK's largest Wildlife Trust Consultancy (WTC), dedicated to supporting The Wildlife Trusts in their goal of driving nature's recovery. As an award-winning natural environment consultancy that has recently embarked on an exciting period of strategic growth, Middlemarch provides nationwide ecological, arboricultural and biodiversity services, as well as supporting clients with innovative landscape design and nature-based solutions. We recognise that major infrastructure projects are an essential part of economic development and growth. These projects can often have a large environmental footprint; however, with appropriate ecological and environmental input, the impact can be reduced and positive outcomes for nature can be achieved. We provide full project lifecycle services, from detailed ecological surveys, mitigation strategies and project licensing, construction phase assurance, site supervision, and post-completion monitoring - leaving no stone unturned to ensure that all major projects align with the latest environmental regulations and best practice. **The Role** Working as a Field Ecologist, primarily as an Ecological Clerk of Works, you will represent Middlemarch providing onsite support to clients, ensuring projects are delivered in accordance with project planning constraints, protected species licencing requirements and in line with ecology best practice guidelines. As a valuable member of the major projects team, you will feedback high quality and timely site information and data to the Ecological Project Manager (EPM) to aid with meeting key project deliverables. Day to day the majority of your activity will be site-based working on major infrastructure and utility developments. Working often with third party contractors you will ensure site specific ecology constraints are clearly established, set out and communicated to contractors. Specific postholder duties include, but are not restricted to: * Undertaking pre works checks and surveys for protected species and communicating any finds to site teams and the Ecological Project Manager (EPM). * Establishing and setting out ecological constraints. * Supervising project mitigation implementation, site clearance and construction work. * Auditing project mitigation measures. * Keeping daily records of works undertaken on site, data collection information feedback to the EPM. * Assisting in and undertaking, protected species surveys. * Maintaining Health and Safety standards and up to date documentation. * Attending client meetings. The ideal candidate will have a background in either practical field-based ecology or environmental landscaping with a passion for delivering practical ecology. With good interpersonal skills, you will be able to communicate clearly and confidently with clients, contractors, and your peers. Working in sometimes dynamic environments, you will be a self-starter, able to adapt to changing situations and take a pragmatic, solutions-based approach to working with others. Essential skills and experience: * Minimum 2 years' site-based experience. * Good understanding of mitigation principles. * Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal and the ability to gain the trust of clients. * IT literate. * Full UK driving licence. Desirable: * A valid CSCS card. * Experience using GIS systems. * Protected species surveying and monitoring * Dormouse and/or other Protected Species Licences * Membership of CIEEM or an environmental equivalent. **What We Offer** As a part of our team, you'll be offered a competitive salary in line with your experience and skills, the potential for performance related rewards, company pension, and the opportunity for training and continued professional development. Other benefits include Warwickshire Wildlife Trust Membership, Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aid provision, company away days, and access to our fleet of hybrid and electric pool cars for business use. Middlemarch celebrates diversity and inclusivity in the workplace and is committed to providing fair and equal access to opportunities for all candidates. Please let us know if you have any reasonable adjustments we need to take into consideration when looking at your application or helping you prepare for interview. Our people are the beating heart of everything we do. Our 120-strong team is the driving force behind our continued growth and success. Each team member brings a diverse range of experience, passion, and expertise to the table, contributing to the innovative and collaborative spirit that defines our culture. We have a strong commitment to personal and professional development, and we are constantly seeking opportunities to reinforce our drive to be a great place to work. People who join our team receive all the support they need to develop as individuals and progress in their careers. Our people are the beating heart of everything we do. Our 120-strong team is the driving force behind our continued growth and success. Each team member brings a diverse range of experience, passion, and expertise to the table, contributing to the innovative and collaborative spirit that defines our culture. We have a strong commitment to personal and professional development, and we are constantly seeking opportunities to reinforce our drive to be a great place to work. People who join our team receive all the support they need to develop as individuals and progress in their careers. Field Ecologist Middlemarch Environmental Ltd