State Advocacy Manager - Project Coyote

Project Coyote is currently looking to hire a full-time, State Advocacy Manager.

The role is responsible for overseeing state policy and advocacy campaigns and is a remote position. Project Coyote is committed to protecting North America’s wild carnivores and promoting compassionate coexistence through education, science, advocacy, and coalition building.  The job posting is up on the website https://projectcoyote.org/about/employment/ . They’ll start reviewing applications August 6^th.

 

Skills, Qualifications & Experience: 

Minimum of three years’ experience of demonstrated management skills and experience in the nonprofit sector; ideally at least two years’ experience in wildlife policy and advocacy. Graduate degree in a relevant field preferred.

 

Wildlife Biologist Job in Rock Hall, MD

Summary

This position is a Wildlife Biologist, GS-0486-9, working in Rock Hall, Maryland, for the Chesapeake Marshlands National Wildlife Refuge Complex.

This is a Term position, expected to last 13 MONTHS, but may be extended up to a total of 4 years at management's discretion.

Duties

As a Wildlife Biologist, your duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Coordinate refuge programs that affect biological resources including invasive species control, cooperative farming, wetland management, water quantity/quality, and grassland management.
• Plan, coordinate, or administer activities such as habitat management, hunting, and/or invasive species control and prevention on refuges/public lands.
• Plan and coordinate logistics for field inventories.
• Navigate in remote locations using compass, map, and global information system (GPS) device.
• Ensure that work is conducted safely, even under challenging and hazardous conditions.
• Develop daily work schedules and set priorities.
• Operate small motorboats or off-road vehicles.
• Perform routine care of boats, small motors and off-road vehicles.
• Maintain species identification skills sufficient to conduct aerial, boat, or ground (visual and song-based) surveys as appropriate.
• Work with others in writing reports and publications.
• Use various office software applications to generate textual reports, graphs, and presentation slides to provide results orally or written.
• Maintain working relationships through written and/or verbal communication with stakeholders, program partners, and the public.
• Analyze biological data and prepare report of findings.
• Prepare and submit parts of various administrative reports including biological knowledge/data (refuge management information system, monthly activity, annual narrative, and progress reports on individual projects.
• Use database, geographic information systems (GIS), statistical, and spreadsheet software applications to develop and maintain biological databases and analyze biological data.
• Enter and access data in geographic information systems (GIS), geographic positioning systems (GPS) and ArcGIS to collect, transfer, and analyze the data for project planning, reports and other purposes.
• Create, use and/or maintain spreadsheet and database programs (including GIS) to compute, compile, summarize, and analyze data in tabular, graphic, or narrative form.
• Implement management plans, invasive plant management plans, studies and investigations required for species conservation, resource protection, ecological factors, public information, and other aspects of natural resource management.
• Work as professional biologist coordinating activities of home unit with appropriate federal, state, native, and private organization and advisory bodies for biological monitoring and/or natural resource management activities.

 Read more and apply:  https://federalgovernmentjobs.us/jobs/Wildlife-Biologist-752969000.html?id=70f62c04-a208-48fa-8585-2194444fc2e1&utm_source=fgj&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=agent

Senior Bat Biologist and Conservation Planner

ICF is hiring a seasoned and technically accomplished Bat Biologist and Conservation Planner to join our Natural Resources and Habitat Conservation Planning Teams. You will be able to apply a wide range of experience and demonstrated capabilities for complex projects nationally across multiple ecological disciplines and regulatory platforms. You will collaborate with an accomplished team of conservation planners, terrestrial and aquatic ecologists, restoration ecologists, and regulatory specialists. You will oversee and support the preparation of technical documents and will provide project management in support of documents for Endangered Species Act (ESA) compliance. Our Habitat Conservation Planning practice is unique in the country for the depth and breadth of our experience and for our national leadership in training and education. Our staff work in ESA compliance, HCP preparation, HCP implementation, and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance for HCPs. You will support the growth and development of both the Natural Resources and Habitat Conservation Planning teams as a technical leader and mentor to junior staff. You will manage projects and work with other project managers, technical experts, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies to successfully deliver projects on-time with high quality standards. 

This successful applicant will generally be associated directly with our Atlanta, GA or Louisville, KY natural resource team locations, however hybrid/remote arrangements will also be considered.

 

For additional position information and to apply, please visit the link below.

 

Senior Bat Biologist and Conservation Planner | Sciences at ICF

Natural Resources Technician - Maryland Department of Natural Resources

Maryland DNR is offering a long term contract for a Natural Resources Technician with possibility of renewal. Salary is $17.74 - $27.98 hourly. 

Primarily, this position administers a managed hunting program and performs land management tasks. They will also occasionally help out with emergency wildlife response

https://www.jobapscloud.com/MD/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=23&R2=003093&R3=0005

Park Ranger positions with FWS

 https://www.usajobs.gov/job/735476300

Bird Conservation Program Manager-Job Announcement

 

Graduate Research Assistant Position

 Graduate Student Position for Landowner Survey on Wildlife Management

Description: The University of Maryland Extension is seeking a graduate student to assist in conducting research of private landowner knowledge and actions related to wildlife and habitat conservation. The purpose of this project is to inform future educational and extension initiatives related to wildlife conservation. Because 92% of Maryland's land area is under private ownership, wildlife and habitat conservation in the state relies heavily on the actions of private landowners. The graduate student will work with the principal investigator, Dr. Luke Macaulay, and a postdoctoral researcher in implementing the project.

 

The graduate student will be focused on the implementation of the survey, analysis, and publishing results. A significant amount of preparation and design work for the survey has been completed, including conducting focus group meetings, establishing a state-wide sample of landowners with both addresses and emails, and pre-testing and piloting the questionnaire. The student will be able to draw on this work in making final adjustments to the survey. The survey will consist of both written and electronic delivery of the survey to maximize response and minimize bias.

 

Duties and Responsibilities: In collaboration with the PI and a postdoctoral researcher with experience in surveys the graduate student will be able to:

 

• Assist in design and implementation of both email and paper versions of the survey.
• Experiment with various approaches in survey design and administration to maximize participation and response rate.
• Supervise digitization of data (for paper surveys) drawing upon a team of undergraduate research assistants.
• Monitor survey responses to identify problems in the survey and correct them.
• Contribute as a co-author in writing a scientific journal article for submission to a peer-reviewed journal.

 

Preferred Skills:

 

• Ability to work independently and research best practices to improve survey design, administration, and analysis, and bring findings to the team for discussion.
• Knowledge of approaches to increasing response rate, reducing survey error and bias, and controlling for other methodological issues that could affect landowner interest and participation in a study focused on wildlife and conservation.
• Knowledge and experience in quantitative data analysis methods, preferably in R or Python.
• Strong writing skills for drafting materials to be published in peer-reviewed literature and other publications. Co-authorship is welcome and encouraged.
• Experience with creative data visualization.

 

 

Stipend and Dates of Employment:

 

This position is flexible in its administrative structure and can be filled as either an hourly graduate student position, or as an Academic Graduate Research Assistantship (either half-time or full-time GA) depending on experience. The position is for  January 2023 until December 2023, with a possibility to extend the position. We have support to include full time employment for summer of 2023.

 

To apply:

 

Please send a cover letter and resume to Dr. Luke Macaulay at lukemac@umd.edu by December 2, 2022.  We plan to conduct interviews in early December and start the position in January.

Senior Data Scientist - National Fish and Wildlife Foundation

 National Fish and Wildlife Foundation is now recruiting for a Senior Scientist position.  To learn more and apply click HERE.

Questions about NFWF?  Contact ENSP alum Mike Lagua (mlagua13@gmail.com)

Maryland Natural Resources jobs

Are you looking for an opportunity to help preserve, protect, restore, and enhance our environment? The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is hiring! Several opportunities with approaching deadlines are highlighted below. Check regularly for our full list of current openings!

Jobs with BCI Wind Program

Bat Conservation International’s bats and wind energy program is hiring up to 4 crew leaders and 17(!) technicians. Positions will be located at a wind energy facility in southwest Iowa.

Field Technicians will conduct fatality monitoring to determine the efficacy of operational minimization techniques on bat fatality rates. Technicians will be compensated $12.63/hour. Housing, utilities, internet, and vehicles are provided.

Apply for Field Technician using this link:
https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=4f1d76c0-c801-4a5e-879d-35f46070697c&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=443956&lang=en_US&source=CC4

Crew Leaders will be responsible for overseeing field technicians conducting fatality surveys at wind energy facilities. They will collect data on found carcasses and conduct field bias trials. The salary for this position is $15-18/hour. Housing, utilities, internet, and vehicles are provided.

Apply for Crew Leader using this link: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=4f1d76c0-c801-4a5e-879d-35f46070697c&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=443958&lang=en_US&source=CC4

All BCI jobs can be found at the BCI Career Center

USFWS Data Manager

Position: Data Manager
Reports To: Program Manager
Department: U.S. Fish and Wildlife GIS - Indiana
FLSA Status: Exempt
Pay Rate: $25.41 per hour

General Function
The Data Manager will support the US Fish & Wildlife service by analyzing data collected and create databases, including a GIS database.

Read more and apply HERE.

 

Research Intern, Urban Wildlife Institute

The Urban Wildlife Institute Research intern will gain valuable virtual and hands-on experience by assisting the Urban Wildlife Institute with several field research projects both on the zoo grounds and in the Greater Chicago area. Zoo-based field work will largely be related to monitoring the largest colony of state-endangered Black-crowned night herons in Illinois, which nest at the Pritzker Family Children’s Zoo. This position will also conduct fieldwork in the Greater Chicago area (transportation provided) on projects related to biodiversity monitoring using cameras and acoustic monitors, as well as projects related to health and stress of urban wildlife, including bird mist-netting, tick surveys, and rat habitat monitoring. The intern will enter the data associated with these projects and maintain related research equipment. Some virtual work will be likely, and these projects may include tagging and analyzing images from wildlife cameras, uploading and entering field-collected data, as well as literature searches. The intern will have an opportunity to design and execute a unique project of interest provided the essential job functions are met. In addition to scientific monitoring, you will gain experience communicating the importance of urban nature by interacting with people of various ages, backgrounds and knowledge levels, and will gain experience training other interns and volunteers. The intern should be self-motivated, adaptable, and enthusiastic to work both in the field and in front of a computer, as in-person opportunities will be subject to current COVID-19 protocols, and some independent, virtual work is expected. This position requires accessing areas that are off trail on uneven terrain, through sometimes thick vegetation, and being outdoors in all weather conditions. Must be able to transport equipment of up to 20 lbs from the vehicle to field site at times off pathways and over uneven terrain. This is a year-long full-time paid position that begins March 2022.


Read more and apply:  https://careers.hireology.com/lincolnparkzoologicalsociety/748986/description

Job Opening - Maryland Deer/Bear Project Leader

NATURAL RESOURCES BIOLOGIST V
Department DNR - Wildlife and Heritage Services
 

Position is now open until 12/3/2021.

NATURAL RESOURCES BIOLOGIST V - DEER/BEAR PROJECT LEADER

Recruiting Protected Species Observers (PSOs) for training and job placement

Hello, Fellow Biologists!

Smultea Environmental Sciences is a marine and terrestrial environmental consulting firm that focuses on balancing development needs with sustainability and wildlife conservation. We are actively recruiting Protected Species Observers (PSOs) for training and job placement. We are hoping you can help us reach your student and alumni network by sharing the email below along with the attached social media graphic and job description.

 

Currently, the majority of our work is for East Coast offshore wind energy. We’d like to recruit recent and future graduates in the natural sciences who are interested in working offshore observing and identifying marine species. While most of our work is in the Atlantic, we have other opportunities that take our offshore field staff all over the world! This is a sea-based field biology position that requires contractors to work long (12-hour days) and odd hours in various temperature and weather conditions such as heat, cold, rough seas, sun, rain, and more. PSOs are responsible for knowing the biology and ecology of local species such as marine mammals (whales, dolphins, and pinnipeds), sea turtles, birds, and even bats.

 

PSOs work on offshore vessels and are subject to specific regulations for each project. This position requires rotations of 4-10 consecutive weeks working 7 days a week, holidays, day, and night shifts. Additionally, PSOs may also observe from small aircraft or land. PSOs monitor and collect detailed data, working within regulatory requirements in the offshore industry, and their tasks include:

• Accurately identifying marine species and their behaviors;
• Collecting and cataloging detailed quality data;
• Providing biological expertise to clients and marine vessel crews, and;
• Knowing the regulations and guidelines for each specific project (as instructed by their Project Manager)

         
Required skills and qualities include:

• Valid US Passport;
• 4-year degree in one of the natural sciences OR relevant experience as a PSO;
• Good leadership/cooperation skills;
• Ability to travel frequently via car, plane, boat, etc.;
• Capable of handling hurried and hectic travel circumstances, and;
• Physically fit: able to carry gear, move around boats, and stand for a minimum continuous 4-hour shift.

 
We appreciate your help sharing this training opportunity. If you have any questions, please email us at psojobs@smulteasciences.com. Our PSO Hiring Questionnaire and additional details are on our website at https://www.smulteasciences.com/pso-pam-hiring.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Hiring Opportunities Closing 9/17/2021

There are a number of openings with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

The first is with the Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program. This coordinated hire has a total of seven positions GS-0401-9/11 with duty stations in CA, CO, MT, TX, SD, and two locations in WI. Open now through September 17th!

USAJOBS Control Number: 613113600
USAJobs URL:  https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/613113600
 

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Wildlife Refuge System is also hiring 6 permanent GS-0485-7/9 (Full Promotion Potential GS-11) Wildlife Refuge Specialists in Hawaii and the Pacific Islands. Very nice permanent positions that includes an excellent career ladder opportunity! Also closes September 17th!

USAJOBS Control Number: 613093000

The advertisement for the general public is:
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/613093000

Duty stations are in the following locations:

• Honolulu, HI (1 vacancy)
• Kilauea, HI (1 vacancy)
• Saipan, Mariana Island, MP (1 vacancy)
• Midway Island, UM (1 vacancy)
• Palmyra Atoll, UM (2 vacancies)

Wildlife Program Manager - Vermont Fish & Wildlife

 

Title: Wildlife Program Manager 
Application Deadline: 07/20/2021 
Req ID: 13624 
Department: Fish & Wildlife
Location: Various 
Position Type: Permanent 
Pay Grade: 27
Schedule Type: Full Time 

Job Code

327401

 

Overview

The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department is currently recruiting for two Wildlife Program Managers.  One position may focus on species that are hunted and trapped and the other on species diversity projects that include Natural Heritage Inventory, threatened and endangered species, nongame wildlife, plants, and natural communities.  These are excellent opportunities to make a difference in a small state where you will be involved in all facets of wildlife research, management, and wildlife habitat protection.  The job involves overseeing wildlife research and management projects, supervising and mentoring from 6 to 10 wildlife biologists, developing plans and policies, managing budgets, coordinating grant management and reporting, making programmatic decisions, and doing hands-on fieldwork.  These positions are full-time permanent, with the work location at either the Department's headquarter office in Montpelier, Vermont or in a district office. District offices are located in Essex, St. Johnsbury, Barre, Rutland, and Springfield.

Responsibilities include:
 

• Oversees a number of wildlife division programs including providing staff supervision and training, establishing research and project priorities, coordinating research and management programs, and evaluating program accomplishments.
• Recommends long-term wildlife management programs and activities.
• Participates in the development of Department strategic and operational plans to achieve goals and outcomes.
• Sets goals and identifies priorities for a number of species teams.
• Directs the preparation of plans for the management and conservation of species, and habitats.
• Reviews the work of biologists assigned in their program in the preparation and implementation of wildlife management activities and plans, disease monitoring, land acquisition, habitat protection, and environmental review activities. 
• Interprets federal and state legislation and assists in establishing rules, regulations, policies, and schedules.
• Prepares, administers, and monitors specific project budgets.
• Prepares grant proposals and monitors spending of various grants.
• Evaluates and recommends proposed legislation.
• Participates in meetings with agency, state, and federal officials and with private organizations on wildlife management, habitat protection, and landscape ecology.
• Conducts fieldwork including wildlife sampling, habitat assessment, and regulatory review. 
• Presents expert testimony for the Department in a variety of forums.
• Responds to information requests from state and federal agencies, private organizations, and the public.
• Works closely with the Division Director and other Program Managers as an administrative team for the Wildlife Division to ensure collaboration and coordination of all Division programs.

Who May Apply

This position, Wildlife Program Manager (Job Requisition #13624), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact Mark.Scott@vermont.gov
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Environmental Factors

Duties are performed primarily in a standard office setting. Occasional field work and attendance at public meetings require that private means of transportation be available. Some work outside of normal office hours may be required. Interaction may be anticipated with individuals and groups expressing strong dissent from and hostility to Department programs and policies.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in wildlife biology, wildlife management, or a closely related biological field AND Five (5) years at a professional level in a wildlife management program, including or supplemented by two (2) years of administrative or supervisory responsibilities.
OR
Master's degree in wildlife biology, wildlife management, or a closely related biological field AND three (3) years at a professional level in a wildlife management program, including or supplemented by two (2) years of administrative or supervisory responsibilities.
OR
Bachelor's degree in wildlife biology, wildlife management, or a closely related biological field AND Master's degree in Public Administration AND Five (5) years at a professional level in a wildlife management program, including or supplemented by one (1) year of administrative or supervisory responsibilities.
OR
Master's degree in wildlife biology, wildlife management, or a closely related biological field AND Master's degree in Public Administration AND  three (3) years at a professional level in a wildlife management program, including or supplemented by one (1) year of administrative or supervisory responsibilities.

Two contractual Wildlife Technicians at DNR

Great opportunity for recent grads!

Department: Maryland DNR - Wildlife and Heritage Service

Position Naural Resources Technician III (long-term contractual)

Filing deadline: July 23 at 11:50pm.

https://www.jobapscloud.com/MD/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=21&R2=000670&R3=0001&fbclid=IwAR0b8JA2QV_UvW3QjBbTPm-jKO-YhVsLaz0qLdXgKzhwtMEjHFg_PnCFB7k

PhD Position - Bat Ecology

 The Ohio University Bat Lab is seeking a highly motivated student for a Ph.D. research assistantship. The position is fully funded and will begin in the fall 2021. Our lab focuses on mammal ecology and conservation, with a focus on bats. Our goals are to promote species conservation and to mentor the next generation of mammalogists through research, sound stewardship, and public outreach. To those ends, our students use a diverse set of tools in the field and in the lab to ask questions about bat ecology and physiology in Ohio and beyond.

A Ph.D. student is currently needed to lead a study of bat winter ecology and habitat management in Ohio. The student’s primary duties will be to conduct winter surveys throughout the state, deploy and manage environmental dataloggers, maintain a novel monitoring system, and provide management recommendations based on the data collected. The ideal candidate will be able to build upon the funded project to create their own research questions as part of their doctoral training. Additional duties may include harp trapping and radio-telemetry, and candidates with background working with bats are strongly encouraged to apply.

A strong work ethic and passion for biology is required. Experience with bats is preferred, but exceptions are possible for candidates with other highly sought-after skill sets. Candidates with a master’s degree in a biology-related field are desired, but exceptional students with bachelor’s degrees will be considered. Regardless of the highest degree achieved, applicants must have experience working in the field, a fundamental understanding of bat winter ecology, and a strong background in statistical software such as R. Because the student will often work with DIY electronics, confidence with working with tools, electronics, and computers are strongly desired.

This is a funded position that includes salary, tuition, and benefits. Information on how to apply to the graduate program at Ohio University are online at https://www.ohio.edu/cas/biology/graduate. Applications must be received by January 8^th. Interested applicants must email their CV and a letter of interest to Dr. Joseph Johnson (jjohnson@ohio.edu) prior to applying. Informal interviews will be conducted ASAP.

Job Posting - IF&W Resource Biologist - Wildlife

DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES & WILDLIFE

State House Station #41, Augusta, ME 04333 * Office Located at 284 State Street

The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is seeking to fill a Resource Biologist position with the Wildlife Research and Assessment Section, located in Augusta to support conservation programs directed at non-game species.

To apply online for this position, click here: http://www.maine.gov/nrsc/jobs/index.shtml#ifw

This and All other NRSC Department job postings can be viewed here (http://www.maine.gov/nrsc/jobs/index.shtml).

Job- Katmai National Park & Preserve

Interested in working on the remote coast of Katmai National Park & Preserve in Alaska? We are filling one Biological Science Technician position with a duty station of King Salmon, Alaska at either the GS 06 or GS 07 level. This position includes assisting researchers in a coastal wolf diet study as well as other coastal surveys such as marine debris and seabird mortality. The position will include up to 3-week stretches of time spent in remote field locations and office-based work (field preparation, data entry, summary reports) in the town of King Salmon, Alaska. Please submit your application no later than 11/20/2020. See USAjobs link for further information on application requirements. 

Biological Science Technician (Wildlife) GS-0404-06

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/584536700

Biological Science Technician (Wildlife) GS-0404-07

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/584536800