Now hiring Federal Wildlife Officers
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service has just announced hires for Federal Wildlife Officers. There are openings for veterans, current Federal employees, and recent graduates/students.

Below are the active links to Land Management LE Officer, GL-1801-5/7/9, vacancies:

• Recent Grad GL-5/7: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/486181800
• Gov't-wide GL-5: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/486183200
• DOI GL-5: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/486183700
• Gov't-wide GL-7/9: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/486183800
• DOI GL-7/9: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/486184500

Now Hiring: Puget Sound Policy Manager
Washington Environmental Council

Position Summary
The Puget Sound Policy Manager is part of Washington Environmental Council’s Puget Sound Program and is responsible for implementing the state, federal, and local policy agenda to protect and recover Puget Sound and the Salish Sea. The vibrant and enthusiastic Puget Sound Program team works toward clean water and healthy habitat that support iconic species like salmon and orcas and the communities that rely on Puget Sound economically and culturally. Our work builds grassroots and legislative support for a healthy Puget Sound, connects communities across the Sound on recovery efforts, advocates for better policy and enforcement, and demands increased financial investments where needed. The Puget Sound Policy Manager will develop, refine, and implement creative solutions to advance Puget Sound recovery, from incentive-based approaches to regulatory processes that protect clean water and healthy habitat. The full-time position is based in Seattle, WA, and reports to the Puget Sound Program Director.

To learn more and to apply, visit: https://wecprotects.org/jobs/puget-sound-policy-manager/

Summer 2018 part-time job opportunity
 
Title: Human Dimensions Research Technician – Beach Recreation & Shorebirds
 
Location: Three sites along the Atlantic Flyway, one of which will be Long Island, NY
 
Salary: $380/week
 
Duration: Mid-May through mid-September
 
Responsibilities: Assist graduate student in administering human dimensions surveys to beachgoers in an effort to better understand human activities that may disturb shorebirds. Work includes: collecting on-site human observational data, conducting social science surveys with beachgoers, interacting with the public, data entry, database maintenance.
 
Qualifications: Seeking a candidate interested in integrating social science with natural resource management, human dimensions of conservation, and wildlife biology. The candidate must be pursuing or have completed an undergraduate degree in Environmental Conservation, Environmental Science/Studies, Wildlife Biology, Social Sciences, or a related field. The applicant must be able to adapt to a flexible work schedule, which will involve working early mornings and weekends. Preferred applicants should have the ability to work in coastal field settings and/or inclement weather (including heat, humidity, and direct sun). Must be comfortable approaching and speaking with people, as this will encompass the majority of the technician’s work. Must have good interpersonal skills and experience interacting with the public. Preferred qualifications include experience using Microsoft Office and Excel and college course-work in human dimensions, environmental interpretation, or the social sciences. Technician will be required to pass background check and driving record check.

Contact: Please email applications to Carolyn Comber at ccomber1@vt.edu by January 31st. Please include a cover letter explaining your interests and qualifications, resume, and three references (including email addresses and phone numbers).