Entry Level Position

Maryland Department of Natural Resources 

 

NATURAL RESOURCES TECHNICIAN III

 

The position requires a motivated, organized individual who must be able to work independently to collect field data through the monitoring of experimental sites and survey work. This includes collecting basic water quality parameters using handheld multimeter devices, operating of boats and equipment, conducting inventories of fish populations, capturing and measuring fish species of interest, conducting avian monitoring, including nest box fate and call back surveys, and maintenance of bird nesting boxes, maintaining records and data entry, assisting with outreach and communication, maintaining field and laboratory equipment and performing other duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications

Education: Completion of sixty credit hours from an accredited college or university, 18 of which are in biology, biochemistry, environmental science, forest technology, arboriculture, aquaculture, natural science, natural resources management, botany, marine biology, marine ecology, physical oceanography, ichthyology, fisheries management, wildlife management, zoology, or a natural resources management related field of study.

 

Experience: Two years of experience in technical biological work in the field of natural resources management.

 

Seasonal, $17.09/ hour, in Annapolis, MD

 

Apply by December 6 at  https://www.jobapscloud.com/MD/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=19&R2=002293&R3=0046 

Job Announcement - Bat Biologists
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission 

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)/Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute (FWRI) is looking to hire two temporary biological scientists to conduct research on the foraging and roosting ecology of the federally endangered Florida bonneted bat (Eumops floridanus) in south Florida. This research will occur throughout the range of the Florida bonneted bat but will be concentrated in southwest Florida in several conservation areas east of Naples, FL. Both positions will begin in early January 2020 (exact start date negotiable) and will work closely with other biologists at FWC and the University of Florida. Additional details and instructions to apply can be found at the following links:

Biological Scientist I (position period: January 2020 – August 2020
https://jobs.myflorida.com/job/NAPLES-OPS-F&W-BIOLOGICAL-SCIENTIST-I-77907541-FL-34114/609826900/

Biological Scientist II (position period: January 2020 – December 2020, with possible 1 year extension)

https://jobs.myflorida.com/job/NAPLES-OPS-BIOLOGICAL-SCIENTIST-II-FWC-77900629-FL-34114/609872200/

Application Due Date: December 06th, 2019

 

Earthjustice position
Research and Policy Analyst

RESEARCH AND POLICY ANALYST: CLEAN TRANSPORTATION
Location: Washington, DC Regional Washington, District Of Columbia

Earthjustice is now accepting applications for a Research and Policy Analyst to join its Washington, D.C., office. The Research and Policy Analyst will support the D.C. Office’s programmatic focus on energy and air pollution issues in the mid-Atlantic through efforts to promote a shift away from fossil fuels and toward equitable zero-emissions solutions across the power, transportation, and building sectors. The work will include developing factual support for litigation and advocacy, drafting and editing comment letters or other advocacy documents, engaging in advocacy work with government decision makers, and developing and maintaining relationships with clients and other partners.

Read more and apply here: https://earthjustice.org/about/jobs/38431/research-and-policy-analyst-clean-transportation

Multiple Positions Available
Defenders of Wildlife

Defenders of Wildlife is a national, non-profit membership organization dedicated to the protection of all native animals and plants in their natural communities.

They have multiple positions available, specifically:

• Policy Analyst- Climate Adaptation
• National Outreach Manager

 

GIS Positions
State of Maryland

GIS Program Manager (NOTE -  seeking two (2) qualified individuals under this single posting!)https://www.jobapscloud.com/MD/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=19&R2=005477&R3=0027
Posting Closes - 11/22/19 @ 11:59PM

Senior GIS Systems Specialisthttps://www.jobapscloud.com/MD/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=19&R2=004488&R3=0009Posting Closes - 11/20/19 @ 11:59PM

Detroit District, Corps of Engineers
Geographer

The Detroit District, Corps of Engineers is accepting resumes from both internal and external candidates wanting to be considered for the following opportunity that will be filled through a direct hiring authority (DHA):

Job Title: Geographer (GS-0150-7/9/11)

Detroit District is seeking a Recent Grad geographer that will utilize knowledge of surveying, geodesy, photogrammetry, mapping, engineering, sciences, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and Computer Aided Design (CAD), to plan, coordinate, and accomplish surveying, mapping, and GIS work in support of the District’s civil works missions. This includes a wide variety of projects in the areas of planning, engineering, construction, operations and maintenance. The work involves a wide variety of techniques utilizing current state-of-the-art computer equipment and technology involving a variety of interrelated elements. An ideal candidate will have a technical background and advanced working knowledge of computer automation principles and information systems, particularly involving GIS, CAD, photogrammetry, relational databases, web technology, global positioning systems (GPS), coordinate systems, and field surveying.

Duties will include the following:
1.   Identify and develop GIS applications and to promote the technology. Develop geo-referenced digital databases and ensures database information is correctly linked to appropriate mapping elements so that analyses of the information can be performed, displayed and outputted to create final products. Assist with the development and implementation of District GIS implementation plans.

2. Plan, develop and acquire geospatial data using appropriate tools and sources. Convert data from various graphic and non-graphic formats to electronic formats, and from various electronic and hard copy media. Generate three-dimensional digital terrain models, topographic contours and cross-sections from topographic survey or photogrammetric data. Perform land surveys including topographic surveys and establish vertical and horizontal control at various project sites.

3. Perform and assist in the performance of topographic and hydrographic surveys around the Great Lakes Region. Review survey data and deliverables produced by coworkers to ensure accuracy and compliance with established standards.

Interested applicants should submit their resume to Josh Hachey, Chief Technical Services Branch (Joshua.J.Hachey@usace.army.mil). The cut-off date for accepting applications for this position will be COB on Friday 08-NOV-2019.

SERIES & GRADE: GS-0150-7/9/11
POSITION INFORMATION: Recent Graduate (a person who was awarded a degree by an institution of higher education not more than two years before the date of the appointment of the applicant) DUTY LOCATIONS: Detroit, MI

GIS Analyst
Prince William County

GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK:
Performs difficult diverse processing, analysis, and conversion of geographic information to digital data; performs developmental computer-aided/automated cartographic work; provides end user training and support in the operation of a dedicated graphics minicomputer and local area network; and prepares application programs in support of automated mapping functions. This is professional work in strategies that incorporate GIS information based technology. Work involves GIS activities, GIS analysis, maintaining data layers related to departmental activities.

Read more and apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pwcgov/jobs/2617070/geographic-information-system-analyst-i