Environmental Science Teachers Wanted

DYNAMIC Participatory Virginia Principal looking for Teachers in the following areas:

 Biology Teacher
 Earth Science Teacher
 Environmental Teacher
 Family & Consumer Science Teacher (Home Economics)

If you are interested and are willing to take the Praxis test you may potentially be qualified. 

A successful candidate does NOT have to be certified to teach. The candidate should be interested in teaching, have a degree in one of the content areas above and be willing to take and pass the PRAXIS assessment. 

Contact:

Mike Myers, Northampton High School Principal
mmyers@ncpsk12.com
757.350.5435

Environmental Management Staffer, Management BoardChesapeake Research Consortium

The candidate selected for this position will be involved in core leadership team activities. In this position, you will organize and support meetings, communicate and coordinate with members, track progress towards identified goals and outcomes, research and synthesize activities and assist with additional special projects as assigned. You will be engaged in the Chesapeake Bay Program’s innovative Strategy Review System process, which tracks progress towards the Chesapeake Bay Program partnership’s restoration goals by learning from past actions. This includes coordinating partnership reviews, consolidating feedback and working closely with the Enhancing Partnering, Leadership and Management Goal Implementation Team. The experiences, skills and network gained from the three-year appointment will be valuable to someone seeking further education and/or career development in the policy or scientific fields. The selected candidate will work as a CRC employee at the U.S. EPA's Chesapeake Bay Program Office located in Annapolis, Maryland.

Read more and apply here: https://www.chesapeakebay.net/who/jobs

WMRC&D Job Opening

Wildlife Biologist Easton, MD

The Natural Resource Conservation Service (via RC&D) is hiring a wildlife biologist on the Eastern Shore to focus on private lands bobwhite habitat projects. Please see the link below and forward to any potential candidates. Note this is a 17 month term position with possibility for extension. The application deadline is 6/30.

https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=wildlife%20biologist&l=easton%2C%20md&advn=2459684000600529&vjk=25cae1dc7a6924ed

Job Announcement: Bat Ecologist with the Missouri Department of Conservation

Title: Bat Ecologist

Description:
Requisition Id: 766
Position Number: 0001022C
Salary: $45,180.00 - $56,460.00
Job Location: Jefferson City / Columbia, MO

Closing Date: July 8, 2020

If selected for an interview, you will be notified as to whether your interview will be held via WebEx or via phone call. The interview panel will contact you via phone at your scheduled interview time. As a result of COVID-19, there will be no interviews held in person. 

To learn more about the job, feel free to contact the hiring supervisor- Anthony G Elliott at Anthony.Elliott@mdc.mo.gov or at 660 8858179x4924.

Summary/Objective

Provide science-based programs to maintain the health & prosperity of Missouri's bat species and other wildlife populations.

Essential Job Duties

Develop, administer, coordinate, and implement policies, surveys, protocols, and projects.
Administer research and monitoring for Missouri's bat species especially species of conservation concern.
Create statistically sound research study designs, and conduct ecological research, monitoring, and surveys focused on Missouri's bats.
Provide leadership within the Department related to bat conservation and management including reviewing and commenting on internal and external study and management plans.
Solicit, collect, organize, evaluate, prepare, and populate data for database entry, and incorporate information into various databases.
Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate staff.
Train staff and partners on bat conservation and identification, the use of databases, and data interpretation, through workshops and training sessions.
Monitor federal and state listing status of bats, coordinate status reviews, and collaborate with other specialists to ensure accuracy.
Lead or participate on species recovery teams and species advisory groups relating to listed bats and other species of conservation concern.
Review federal recovery plans and research proposals submitted by other agencies.
Participate in budget, contract, and federal aid and/or other grant proposal preparation.
Perform literature review and logistics planning for field activities.
Prepare various technical and non-technical presentations and publications for scientific journals, papers, posters, pamphlets, websites, and popular articles.
Respond to oral and written requests for information.
Collect, evaluate, and approve/deny Wildlife Collector's Permit Applications.

Ancillary Job Duties
Serve on internal and external regular and special committees.
Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience
Master’s Degree in Wildlife Ecology, Natural Resources, Biological Science, or related.
At least three (3) years of relevant professional experience.
Firefighting training, preferred.
Must maintain a valid, current driver's license.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to use office equipment, such as copier, phone system, fax, scanner, and computer.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, especially scientific writing
Advanced taxonomy knowledge
Familiarity with statistical analysis.
GIS/GPS knowledge
Ability to travel overnight and work varying hours and shifts

Work Environment
Regularly work in outdoor environments where hot, cold, wet and/or humid conditions exist.

Physical Abilities
Remain stationary up to 70% of the time.
Move about grounds, both inside and outside of buildings.
Regularly operate tools and other machinery and relocate machinery to other areas.
Frequently communicate and exchange accurate information.
Clarity of vision, precise hand-eye coordination and the ability to identify and distinguish colors.
Regularly lift up to 30 pounds, correctly lift up to 75 pounds.
Concentrated attention is required at all times.
Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.

Disclaimer

Disclaimer: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; an employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required. The Missouri Department of Conservation reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. Management reserves the right to change job descriptions, job duties, functions, and requirements.

Exemption Status/Special Notes

This position has been determined to be Exempt according to the Fair Labor Standards Act. Employees must agree to accept compensatory time in lieu of cash payments in accordance with the Department's Compensatory Time Off and Overtime Policy.

MDC promotes a Tobacco-Free (smoke and smokeless) working environment.

The department of Conservation will only hire United States citizens and aliens authorized to work in the United States. All new employees will be required to complete an "Employment Eligibility Verification" (Form I-9) and produce requested documentation after employment.

Candidates seeking initial employment or re-employment must submit to a drug screen following offer of employment.

All persons employed with the state of Missouri shall file all state income tax forms and pay all state income taxes owed.

6-month Biological Field Crew Positions

Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) is seeking volunteers for the biological program at Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge from late July, 2020 to mid-January 2021. The biological program focuses on controlling and removing non-native species and to maintain, conserve, and restore quality habitat to meet the needs of indigenous plants, seabirds, water birds, monk seals, and sea turtles. In addition to being a National Wildlife Refuge, Midway Atoll is also designated as the Battle of Midway National Memorial and is part of Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument. Midway Atoll is a remote field site located over 1,300 miles from the main Hawaiian Islands and is inhabited by a small community of ~50 residents comprising FWS staff, volunteers, and contractors.

Read more and apply here: https://www.conservationjobboard.com/job-listing-6-month-biological-field-crew-positions-at-midway-atoll-national-wildlife-refuge-midway-atoll-nwr-hawaii/2083629700?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=cjb&utm_campaign=dvlr.it

6-month temporary position

The Campbell Foundation

Great for recent grads looking for temporary work!

The Keith Campbell Foundation for the Environment is delighted to announce the addition of a temporary Executive Assistant staff position for our Chesapeake Office. This is a six month, full-time position that will provide support to the Chesapeake Office and two Program Directors. 

The Executive Assistant will be responsible for a wide range of administrative responsibilities, as well as office and grants management. The Executive Assistant will be joining the team in the Chesapeake office located in Annapolis, MD which includes three staff members. They will also work closely with staff members in the San Francisco, CA office.

For more information about this position and how to apply, please visit the Jobs page on our website. Deadline for applications is July 3, 2020.