Job Opportunity: Wildlife Bat Biologist - Scientist II with Copperhead Consulting

Copperhead Environmental Consulting is hiring a Wildlife Bat Biologist!  See the attached job announcement for full details if you are interested.

Job Description: The Scientist II Wildlife Bat Biologist is responsible for collecting data, conducting research, performing routine equipment maintenance/testing, and performing basic data entry. In the Scientist II position, the individual begins to learn about project management and may be given tasks accordingly. Applicants should have experience with mist-netting, radio-telemetry, and acoustic monitoring of North American bat species as well as leading a site crew, data management, report writing, and client and agency interaction. This position requires that the candidate hold an active USFWS bat permit and have experience with various species including Indiana, gray, tricolored and little brown bats. Pre-exposure rabies vaccination with recent titer check preferred.

How to Apply: Submit your application through Copperhead's Current Openings page for the referenced position.   

Entry Level Career Opportunity with ECS

ECS Mid-Atlantic, LLC in Hanover, MD is currently seeking an entry level candidate to join their environmental consulting team. 

https://careers.ecslimited.com/jobs/40481?lang=en-us

Calvert County Government position - Legislative Tracking & Policy Support Specialist.

Great opportunity for recent grads or students graduating this fall, particularly those interested in local government and legislative processes

The County Attorney's Office for Calvert County Government and we are hiring for a Legislative Tracking & Policy Support Specialist. This full time role mainly serves to develop Calvert's legislative agenda and guide actions through the Maryland General Assembly session. ENSP alum Eric Valentine is happy to answer questions: ericv@terpmail.umd.edu

Public policy researcher posting at ICF

Are you looking to work on current and emerging policy issues?  Do you want to apply your education and experience to help government agencies improve the way they develop and implement regulations, policies, and programs?  Our Regulatory, Policy, and Economics Portfolio has over 30 years of experience supporting the design, implementation, and improvement of federal programs for key clients including the Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Transportation, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Labor, Department of Interior, and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

Join our multidisciplinary team of regulatory specialists, policy analysts, economists, and attorneys. We combine legal, policy, economic, and scientific research and analysis to solve unique public policy challenges through innovative, accurate, timely, and high-quality products and services. Our dynamic work environment involves working on multiple projects simultaneously, supporting a variety of federal clients, and providing a wide range of support services.

This entry-level full-time position will be hybrid from our Reston, VA headquarters (preferred) or Waltham, MA office and is available starting Summer 2027. The anticipated pay for this position will be in the low $60K range.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participating in short- and long-term engagements to support federal clients whose responsibilities are to develop policies and craft regulations that implement the desired policy, explain the rationale of the rulemaking to interested parties; and implement the regulatory requirements
• Supporting federal agency efforts to transparently manage and analyze public comments received on proposed agency rules
• Assist in drafting and editing documents related to federal agency rulemakings
• Immersing oneself rapidly in varied projects for multiple clients
• Providing verbal and written progress updates to project staff
• Synthesizing information from rulemaking documents, literature, and other technical reports
• Assist in developing recommendations through collecting and analyzing both qualitative and quantitative data
• Drafting reports and presentations
• Interacting with clients to discuss ICF’s analysis 

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in public policy, government, environmental science, natural or physical science, political science, or related subjects
• U.S. Citizenship is required per federal contract requirements
• Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Understanding of the federal rulemaking process
• Ability to obtain and maintain a moderate-level government security clearance
• Strong analytical and organizational skills are essential
• Ability to prioritize and work on multiple projects under strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Detail-oriented and team-oriented approach
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and Adobe; and
• Time management strategies

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:

$50,386.00 - $85,656.00

 

Read more and apply 

Job Opening - CRC Environmental Management Staffer - Healthy Landscapes Goal Team

 This Environmental Management Staffer position will provide support to the Chesapeake Bay Program’s Healthy Landscapes Goal Team. The Healthy Landscapes Goal Team works to enhance Chesapeake Bay landscapes by working to protect and conserve land for forests, wetlands, and other greenspaces. The Goal Team provides technical assistance, data sharing, and connection across partnerships, to implement adaptation solutions and enhance land use. The Chesapeake Bay Program is adapting its structure to support the revised Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement. This Staffer position is evolving to focus on three of the Goal Team’s four workgroups (Forestry, Land Use, and Protected Lands) in addition to supporting the Goal Team itself. The Forestry Workgroup seeks to conserve, manage and restore forests and tree cover across the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The Land Use Workgroup seeks to develop and disseminate land use information to communities and organizations involved in local and regional land use planning. The Protected Lands Workgroup seeks to protect critical landscapes within the Chesapeake Bay watershed, from wetlands, riparian forests, and natural areas that support streams to tribal homelands, agricultural lands, and urban community greenspace.

A competitive salary, vacation and benefits package is included for the three-year position. In addition to the experience gained through the Staffer's work assignments, CRC can support the Staffer's attendance at professional conferences, workshops, and training related to their position, identified future career interests and individual professional development plan.

A copy of this announcement can also be viewed online at[goog_427059527] https://chesapeake.org/chesapeake-bay-programs-healthy-landscapes-staffer/

Now Hiring: Full-Time Research Coordinator with IN-PLACE

IN-PLACE is hiring! We are seeking a full-time Research Coordinator/Faculty Specialist to join our interdisciplinary team at the University of Maryland.

The position will support research and program activities across IN-PLACE, including work at the intersection of mental health, health equity, and environmental sustainability. This is a full-time position with University of Maryland benefits.

Learn more and apply here:
https://umd.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UMCP/jobs/details/Faculty-Specialist_JR104878

Jobs at Bat Conservation International

Bat Conservation International is excited to announce two opportunities to join our team. We are hiring two full-time, salaried Research Scientists:

(1) Wind Energy Research Scientist to conduct data analysis in the wind energy program. Salary: $70,000 - $75,000 + benefits.

(2) Bat Acoustic Research Scientist to assist in managing the Bat Acoustic Data Lab, including partner coordination, and conducting acoustic data analysis (e.g., occupancy and habitat suitability modeling) Salary: $68,000-$73,000 + benefits

Each posting includes application instructions and deadlines; we will conduct interviews on a rolling basis, so please apply early.