National Fish and Wildlife Foundation is hiring a GIS Data Scientist - perfect for recent grads with 2-3 years experience.
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Jobs at ICF
ICF has many environmentally-related jobs available, including:
Senior Environmental Planner/Scientist
Senior Regulatory Specialist
Offshore Wind NEPA Specialist/Project Manager
Explore all available ICF jobs HERE.
Monday, March 25, 2024
Maryland Water Monitoring Council: Job Openings
Natural Resources Technician I - Maryland Department of Natural Resources (MULTIPLE VACANCIES)
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Monitoring and Non-Tidal Assessment Division (MANTA) is currently accepting applications for multiple seasonal Natural Resources Technician I positions. The selected candidates may assist with the collection of water quality, biological, and habitat data in both tidal and non-tidal rivers of Maryland, the Chesapeake Bay, Maryland’s Coastal Bays and Deep Creek Lake.
Primary duties include collecting water quality samples, measuring stream and storm flow, surveying for freshwater mussels, compiling and entering monitoring data to assist with reporting. Sampling may be conducted from boats, bridges, piers and within streams. Duties may also include maintaining and calibrating water quality sampling equipment, preparation of sampling/ laboratory supplies, maintenance of aquaculture systems, conducting data verification and analysis, delivery of samples to the laboratory and other duties as assigned.
Three (3) vacancies in total; Each at a different location:
1 position - Full-Time - 1919 Lincoln Drive, Annapolis, Anne Arundel County
1 position - Full-Time - 580 Taylor Avenue, Annapolis, Anne Arundel County
1 position - Part-Time - 73 Brant Road, Swanton, Garrett County
For more information or to apply, see the full job posting.
Natural Resource Specialist II (Biological/Geomorphic Lead) - Baltimore County Department of
Environmental Protection and Sustainability
Under general supervision, this position performs professional management of watershed monitoring programs pertaining to NPDES MS4 and TMDL required monitoring through fieldwork, investigations, data analysis and report preparation. They may assign and review the work of subordinate personnel or act as a project manager.
- Performs complex environmental and natural resources research pertaining to water quality, compiles detailed information, makes analysis, and prepares reports on environmental issues, areas, and problems.
- Completes preliminary studies of difficult environmental problems associated with water quality issues.
- Monitors and reports water quality issues of difficult complexity for compliance with County and Stat laws and regulations regarding the protection of natural resources, including watercourses, wetlands, water pollution, aquatic habitats, rare and endangered species, agriculture, forests, and wildlife habitats.
- Conducts field investigation surveys of watercourses, private and public infrastructure, wetlands, forests, and wildlife habitats.
- Investigates and recommends corrective or mitigating actions for degraded streams and wetlands.
For more information or to apply, see the full job posting on the Baltimore County website.
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
MD Forest Service Watershed Planner full-time position
Maryland Forest Service is hiring a full-time contractual Watershed Planner position in Carroll County Maryland. The position includes subsidized health benefits and works across forest stewardship, fire, urban, health programs with a watershed perspective. It is posted through March 14th at recruitment # 24-002308-0004 at the link below.
Monday, March 4, 2024
NYC Environmental Planning & Technical Positions
An ENSP alumni from 2010 works in NYC for the Department of Environmental Protection shared some job openings:
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Scenic Rivers Land Trust - full time Stewardship Coordinator
Job Opening: Stewardship Coordinator
Join our small but energetic team to protect our forests, farms, meadows, and wetlands!
About Scenic Rivers Land Trust: Founded in 1988, Scenic Rivers Land Trust is a private 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to protecting the forests, farms, meadows, shorelines, and wetlands of Anne Arundel County. To date, Scenic Rivers has acquired 78 conservation easements, covering over 3,700 acres.
Scenic Rivers Land Trust seeks a full time Stewardship Coordinator to ensure that 100% of our conservation easements are annually monitored and properly managed, and to assist in outreach, program management, and other mission critical projects throughout the year. This position includes interacting with landowners, volunteers, donors, and contractors. Candidates must be very detail and process oriented to ensure easement records are maintained to national accreditation standards. This position is field and office oriented, with the ability to work on a hybrid and flexible schedule, and the occasional need to work in the evening or on weekends. This position reports to the executive director. This position will require the use of a personal vehicle, with mileage reimbursed.
Responsibilities:
Stewardship of Protected Land
Scenic Rivers Land Trust is entrusted by the community to monitor and enforce the conservation easements it holds. The Stewardship Coordinator is responsible for managing our current conservation easement portfolio records. Most importantly, this includes managing the annual monitoring of every easement we hold (all 78 of them). The Stewardship Coordinator coordinates our Volunteer Stewards to visit and create reports for approximately 50% of our portfolio, and the Stewardship Coordinator visits and writes reports for the remainder of our portfolio. All conservation easement recordkeeping is under the Stewardship Coordinator’s care – everything from landowner inquiries and easement violations, to annual, current condition, and baseline reports.
The Stewardship Coordinator also coordinates and implements our Healthy Forests Program at Bacon Ridge Natural Area with Scenic Rivers staff, partners, contractors, and volunteers.
Grant Writing & Other Essential Projects
The Stewardship Coordinator collaborates with staff for researching and documenting possible funding opportunities, writing grants, and grant reporting, as well as supporting outreach events, donor database management, and communications.
Position requirements and preferences:
- Bachelor’s degree in natural resources or related field preferred (or commensurate experience);
- One year experience in nonprofit or land conservation work;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with members of a team;
- Ability to and familiarty with walking miles in the woods, possibly off-trail;
- Experience in conservation easement monitoring and recordkeeping;
- Ability to follow process and be detail oriented;
- Ability and passion to learn new skills and technology;
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint;
- Familiarity with local ecosystems and/or invasive plants;
- Familiarity with ArcGIS, Landscape, and/or Salesforce a plus;
- Grant writing experience a plus; and
- Unmanned Aircraft Systems Pilot – FAA certification a plus
Salary and Benefits:
- Starting salary range is $48,000 to $57,000 depending upon experience;
- Paid holiday (11 days), sick (5 days), and annual leave (10-15 days);
- SIMPLE IRA retirement plan with an employer match of 3% of annual salary; and
- Flexible and hybrid work schedule
Start Date:
April/May 2024 preferred.
To apply:
Please send a thoughtful cover letter and resume to Sarah Knebel, Executive Director, at Sarah@SRLT.org with “STEWARDSHIP COORDINATOR” in the subject line.
The position will remain open until filled. Applications submitted before March 18, 2024, will be given first consideration.
Scenic Rivers Land Trust is an equal opportunity employer.
Scenic Rivers aspires to be an inclusive multicultural organization that celebrates the rich dimensions of diversity such as race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, physical abilities, religious and political beliefs. We are committed to ensuring diversity and inclusion remain integral to our organizational structure, policies, board of directors, staff, strategic goals, grants, partnerships and program delivery. If you meet more than 75% of the qualifications of this job description, we encourage you to submit an application.
Opening announced: February 26, 2024
Monday, January 29, 2024
2 paid Montgomery Parks seasonal positions
Are you ready to get your feet wet with stream condition studies, stormwater mitigation strategies, and ecological restoration science?
Montgomery Parks, part of the Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission, is hosting two paid, part-time seasonal employment opportunities based in the Wheaton Headquarters located at 2425 Reedie Drive, Wheaton, MD 20902.
Candidates eager to monitor stream health and protect waterways from pollution will work alongside specialists in the Resource Analysis section to implement a variety of biological monitoring, ecological restoration, stormwater management, and GIS projects.
Position 1 - Resource Analysis Program Assistant (Technician): March 2024 – October 2024
Position 2 - Resource Analysis Program Assistant (Summer Internship): May 2024 – August 2024
Positions average 24-32 hours per week, scheduled between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and involve considerable time outdoors collecting data in streams and wetlands and along stormwater infrastructure. Candidates will receive specialized training and work to grow skills conducting water quality assessments and pollution investigations, processing biological samples, calibrating and maintaining equipment, reviewing and analyzing datasets, and communicating results to an array of audiences.
Salary range is $18.50 - $21.00 per hour, based on education and experience. Applications will be accepted until both positions are filled. Interested candidates should review position details and apply as soon as possible at
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