Maryland Department of Natural Resources
Wood Duck research technician position

Great opportunity for recent grads.

Please see the link below for application information related to a short term contractual position at Millington WMA. Job duties are related to MD's participation in a regional (SE Atlantic Coast States) wood duck research project. 

Position description and application: Field Assistant

Clean Energy Leadership Institute (CELI) Fellowship

The Clean Energy Leadership Institute (CELI) is now accepting applications for its 2020 Fellowship! CELI is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to developing a new kind of energy leader. Through its growing communities in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, and Chicago, CELI is working to create a national institution to accelerate innovation, community, and leadership in clean energy. 

Built for working professionals, CELI’s fellowship is held weekly from 6:30-8:30 pm and is taught by influential thought leaders and expert practitioners in the field. Fellows are challenged to think critically about current energy policy and market structures, identify existing barriers to clean energy deployment and innovation and formulate new solutions to ensure equity is central to the transition moving forward. Applications are due by December 21, 2019. 

For questions on the Fellowship or application, please contact Becca Ward (Becca@Cleanenergyleaders.org)

Natural Resource Position Available
Department of Parks and Recreation, Arlington, VA

Position Information
Do you have leadership and natural resource management experience in Parks? Do you have experience with invasive plants and other non-native species management?

Arlington County’s Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) is seeking a Natural Resource Specialist to be responsible for overall leadership, management and supervision of Arlington County’s parks and natural settings. The Natural Resource Specialist, works in collaboration with other DPR units as well as citizen groups, advisory commission and other public and private stakeholders to plan and implement invasive plant and other non-native invasive management throughout Arlington County. This position also plans and implements natural resources field work, habitat restoration, and native plant propagation activities.

Specific duties include:

• Planning and coordinating the long-range invasive species plan for Arlington County, including prioritizing treatment locations, providing recommendations on planning documents, developing Early Detection Rapid Response Program, and coordinating integrated pest management methods;
• Supervising full-time staff, contractors, and volunteers;
• Managing the Unit’s budget of $120,000+, in addition to other project budgets;
• Managing native plant nursery operations, habitat restorations, and natural resources field work; and
• Serving as a subject matter expert on the identification and management of invasive plant species of the Mid-Atlantic region.

 

Geologist II position
Maryland Geological Survey

The Maryland Geological Survey is searching for a candidate who will study the groundwater resources of Maryland. We are looking for an early career candidate who has either at least one year of experience performing hydrogeological studies or a master's degree in hydrology. The Maryland Geological Survey is a State government organization of 17 scientific staff and 2 support staff. We have a great diversity of projects from ocean sand resources mapping to traditional geologic mapping to mineral mapping, and of course, for this position groundwater quantity and quality mapping and analysis.

The main purpose of this position is to assist in hydrogeological and hydrological studies of the groundwater and surface-water resources of the State. Duties will include field and office work, and may include but are not limited to measuring water levels in wells, monitoring test drilling, collecting and describing drill cuttings and cores, conducting and analyzing aquifer tests, inventorying wells, collecting water samples, analyzing water-quality, water-level, and other hydrogeological data, working with GIS applications, digitizing and scanning data, compiling tables and plots of groundwater levels and water quality, and assisting in the production of reports, pamphlets, and brochures for both technical and non-technical audiences. The position involves interacting with technical professionals at local, state, and federal agencies as well as the public. Field work often requires travel throughout the State and may require the ability to lift heavy equipment (exceeding 50 pounds). 

Please apply through the link at: https://www.jobapscloud.com/MD/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=19&R2=001029&R3=0001 by December 26, 2019.

Full-time associate position
Environmental Protection Network

The Environmental Protection Network (EPN) was launched in January 2017 to harness the expertise of former EPA career staff and confirmation-level appointees – spanning multiple Republican and Democratic Administrations. We provide in-depth analysis and insights into regulations and policies proposed by the current administration that have a serious impact on public health and environmental protections.

We are looking for a full-time associate (ideally in the DC area) to work remotely starting in January 2020. The hiree will undertake communications and development work as well as provide general support for the organization and other staff.

 To read more and apply, visit: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10LuynCuo1_QKdWw2omGo7xIM0zODWDttH7ASsXkG608/edit?ts=5deae2f5

2020 Directorate Resource Assistant Fellows Program (DFP)

 

Application Deadline: January 10, 2020

The U.S Fish & Wildlife Service (FWS) will collaborate with multiple conservation partner organizations to assist with recruitment and administration of over 100 fellowship opportunities for the Directorate Resource Assistant Fellows Program (DFP). The DFP is an 11-week fellowship working on projects that support FWS conservation priorities. The 11-week fellowships begin in mid-May/mid-June 2020 and end in August/September 2020. Eligible students who are pursuing degrees in biological science and/or natural resources management will possess the desired qualifications for the 2020 DFP.

DFP Eligibility Requirements:

• Student must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a rising senior or senior in undergraduate program or a graduate degree program, and will not complete their degree requirements prior to the completion of the 2020 DFP 11-week fellowship ending in August/September 2020
• US citizen or permanent resident
• Must be 17 years of age
• Males born after December 31, 1959, and are at least 18 years of age, must register with the Selective Service System, unless they meet certain exemptions
• Cumulative GPA must be 3.0 or higher
• Must be available for 12 weeks (1-week orientation plus 11-week fellowship)
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check
• Demonstrated interest education and/or experience in fish and wildlife conservation

Benefits:

• Housing provided in select locations
• Living allowance– paid bi-weekly.
• Travel allowance.
• 1-week orientation at the FWS National Conservation Training Center in Shepherdstown, WV
• Hands-on experience
• Fellows may be eligible for a permanent position in the FWS after successfully completing their fellowship and degree requirements.

How to Apply:

Review the list of states that you are interested in working, and apply at the partner organization(s) that is accepting applications for the state(s) you select. If you are eligible for the DFP, the respective partner organization(s) will instruct you on how to apply for specific DFP projects. The projects will be listed at a later date.

There is no limit on the number of DFP projects for which you may apply. This may require submitting an application at each partner’s website. For example, if you are interested in projects located in Connecticut, Alaska, and Alabama, you will need to apply through all 3 organizations, since each location of interest is administered by a different partner.  

• Student Conservation Association - (SCA) CLICK HERE to apply for DFP projects located in any of the following states: Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, and West Virginia, Washington DC, and Wisconsin.
• American Conservation Experience - (ACE) CLICK HERE to apply for DFP projects located in any of the following states: Alaska, Arizona, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, and Washington.
• Greening Youth Foundation - (GYF) - (CLICK HERE) to apply for DFP projects located in any of the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, North Carolina, North Dakota, Puerto Rico/Virgin Islands, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, and Wyoming.

Please follow all instructions provided by the partner organization when applying for this program. For general questions on the DFP, contact connect@fws.gov.

Reasonable Accommodation Policy Statement

Federal agencies must provide a reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

 

Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay
Position Announcement: Pennsylvania Agricultural Program Manager

Job Description:
This position will work with the Pennsylvania State Director and office on a wide range of water quality improvement projects focused on agricultural conservation, riparian and in-stream conservation, drinking water protection, and more. The successful candidate should have excellent written and oral communication skills, strong organizational skills, and a basic understanding of water quality and land use issues affecting the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. The ability to form strong relationships and work in partnership with a variety of audiences is essential. The Pennsylvania Agricultural Program Manager will interact often with farmers, other landowners and local residents, and members of the business community, local government, and other nonprofits. This position will involve extensive fieldwork and outreach, including meeting with landowners to conducting field assessments and will thus require field-savviness. Agricultural programs will be a core focus for this position, specifically the coordination of the Turkey Hill Clean Water Partnership, and candidates with skills and field experience in conservation agriculture will be prioritized. Strong candidates will also have experience in partnership coordination.

View more and apply here:  https://www.allianceforthebay.org/2019/12/position-announcement-pennsylvania-agricultural-program-manager/

Environmental Specialist/Senior Environmental Specialist
Maryland Environmental Service

Below is a great opportunity with MES for anyone interested in environmental regulation and compliance that likes working in excel and/or with database management.

https://mes.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Careers/job/Millersville-MD/Environmental-Specialist-Senior-Environmental-Specialist_R00251

Job opportunities
Appalachian Conservation Corps

Below you will find recent job openings with the Application Conservation Corps. These are great opportunities for both alumni and recent grads!:

• Education and Interpretation Individual Placement at Shenandoah National Park – Luray, Virginia (Openings start in February or April 2020)
• Invasive Plant Management Team Individual Placement – Washington, DC (Openings start in late March/April 2020)
• Leadership Development Program (LDP) Crew Member – Harrisonburg, VA (Openings start in early March 2020)
• Conservation Crew Member – Harrisonburg, VA (Openings start in early March 2020)
• Southeast Ohio Trail Crew Member – Athens, OH (Openings start in early March 2020)
• CCNC Conservation Crew Member – Durham, NC (Openings start in early March 2020)