Natural Resources Job Board

ACRT is currently seeking energetic experienced professionals who enjoy working outdoors. Our Consulting Utility Forester position is ideal for entry level and seasoned professionals with an educational background in forestry, horticulture, arboriculture, environmental studies, conservation or related disciplines and with experience in these fields and line of work.

Our Foresters perform identification, inspection, and evaluation of trees and brush along utility lines; Submit inspection results to clients with recommendations; Plan, direct, and coordinate the activities of assigned tree clearance crews; Discuss and negotiate line-clearance crew access issues; Serve as a liaison between clients, tree crews, and client customers. Position includes company vehicle/fuel card for work-related and commuting purposes.

Minimum Requirements:

Additional Information:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at hr@acrtinc.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

PhD Scholarship

Transforming Climate Action – Uncertain Seas 

 

A PhD Scholarship is available at the Centre for Fisheries Ecosystems Research, Fisheries & Marine Institute, Memorial University, St. John’s, NL, Canada.

Transforming Climate Action is a seven year, $397 million collaboration among Dalhousie University, Laval University, University Québec at Rimouski, and Memorial University. The largest research theme within Transforming Climate Action is Reducing Uncertainties in Carbon Cycling in the Northwest Atlantic Seas (Uncertain Seas). The goal of Uncertain Seas is to better constrain the role of the ocean in the Earth’s climate system by reducing uncertainties with physical and biogeochemical processes that control the global ocean carbon cycle. The focus is on the Northwest Atlantic gateway as a major contributor to ocean carbon uptake and sequestration, particularly with respect to the biological carbon pump.

We are seeking a PhD Student to estimate carbon fluxes in the Northwest Atlantic from Earth system and ecosystem models. As a part of Transforming Climate Action, there will be opportunities to participate in workshops with other graduate students from the four institutions. There will also be opportunities for research visits to collaborating labs and conference travel. There may be opportunities to participate in research expeditions, although not a requirement.  

Location: The student will be enrolled in the PhD in Fisheries Science graduate program at the Fisheries & Marine Institute, Memorial University, in St. John’s, NL, Canada.  Memorial University is a hub of ocean sciences located in the Province’s capital. St. John’s is a safe and friendly city with great historical charm, known for its hospitality, live music, a vibrant cultural life, and easy access to wilderness and a wide range of outdoor activities.

Requirements: 

Start date: Flexible, ideally September 1, 2026

Stipend: $30K/year for four years

To apply: Please send a cover letter explaining your relevant experience to, and interest in, the project, CV with academic references (contact information, reference letters not required), and university transcripts to Dr. Tyler Eddy tyler.eddy@mi.mun.ca. If you have an interest in one of the four project areas, please elaborate in your cover letter.

Application deadline: Applications will be reviewed as received. To ensure that your application is given priority consideration, apply by May 31, 2026.

Avian Research Subsection
Wildlife Technician - OPS 77973144
Gainesville, Florida - $20 per hour


Our organization:
The FWC envisions a Florida where fish and wildlife are abundant and thriving in healthy and connected natural landscapes with vital working lands and waterways; where natural resources are valued and safely enjoyed by all; and wherein natural systems support vibrant human communities and a strong economy.
Our Mission: Managing fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people.
Every organization has an identity that is forged not only by what it does, but by how it conducts itself.  The values embedded in our mission and expressed in the vision of the FWC are to make quality decisions by being dynamic, science-informed, efficient, ethical, collaborative and committed to the vitality of the state and its environment.

Minimum Qualifications:
A high school diploma and two years of post-high school experience in wildlife, fisheries, environmental, ecological or related agriculture or construction is required. Vocational training or an
Associate’s degree in wildlife, fisheries, environmental, ecological or related agriculture or construction from an accredited school or college may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

Preferred Qualifications:
Preference may be given to candidates with the following qualifications:
Two- or more years of experience with waterfowl and waterbird identification; or one year of experience with waterfowl and waterbird identification and a bachelor’s degree in wildlife management, conservation biology, or closely related field.
Previous experience with one or more of the following:
Watching and extracting data from prerecorded biological videos.
ArcGIS Pro software.
Watercraft usage and safety.
Scientific data collection
Care for and maintenance of waterfowl decoys.
Recreational birding in wetlands.

Requirements:
Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory Level 1 background check at no cost to the candidate.
Applicants should attach to their PeopleFirst application a detailed but concise cover letter of how they are qualified for this position, their resume, and three professional/academic references.
Office hours are from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time but work hours may extend beyond this time-period because of field responsibilities. Telework is only possible for extenuating circumstances and should be discussed during the interview process and in the applicant’s cover letter.
The duration of this position will be 8 weeks starting on 06 – March – 2026 (negotiable up to 03 – April – 2026). The incumbent will be expected to work at least 20 hours/week if enrolled in college-level courses and 40 hours/week if not enrolled in college-level course work. Candidates must be able to work in Florida during the position’s tenure.
Applications submitted by 25 – Feb – 2026 will be given priority and assessment of applications will continue from that date until a suitable candidate is found.

Position Overview and Responsibilities:
The incumbent hired for this position will be expected to work on two projects involving the review of drone video transects of wetlands.
Within the first project, the incumbent will review ca. 200, 3-minute drone videos using ArcGIS Pro to identify and annotate all American coots (Fulica americana) and common gallinules (Gallinula galeata) within each video. Depending on identification abilities incumbent may annotate other species recorded in these videos.
Within the second project, the incumbent will help deploy experimental distributions of waterfowl and waterbird decoys in natural wetlands at predetermined GPS locations. In addition, the incumbent will review ca. 210 drone videos of decoy distributions with ArcGIS Pro.
Before the incumbent starts work on either of these projects they will be trained for two weeks on waterfowl and waterbird identification as well as the use of annotation tools within ArcGIS Pro such as the Image Analyst extension.
The incumbent may be required to take other training with FWC and complete tasks such as painting decoys, installing decoy anchors, and other field-related tasks in freshwater wetlands.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge in using Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
ability to either identify waterfowl and waterbird species native to Florida by sight or quickly learn to this skill.
Ability to spend four plus hours at a computer while still maintaining attention to detail in terms of annotation accuracy.
Ability to work independently.
Ability and desire to work in an extremely fast-paced, team environment.
Ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines.
Ability to act on changing priorities and responsibilities.
Ability to perform physical tasks such as carrying waterfowl decoys in wetlands for 50 meters or more.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Ability to work with high attention to detail.
Ability to ask questions when they don’t know what tasks need to be done.
Skill of acting safely and calmly around large reptiles such as alligators and venomous snakes.
Skill of pacing workflow in a sustainable way.
Skill of summarizing weekly work output in short, ca. 30 minute, meetings.


Why should I apply?
You have an interest in gaining experience in waterbird and waterfowl ecology and survey techniques.
You are passionate about conserving wildlife species and their associated habitats.
You want to pursue a career in wildlife conservation/management, ecology, or related field.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:
*Eligible OPS positions and qualifying applicants may enjoy top-tier benefits offerings including comprehensive health coverage to meet the needs of you and your family while maintaining low deductibles and low monthly out-of-pocket contributions. .
Health Premiums $25.00- Single / $90.00- Family Biweekly
Low Cost $25,000 Life Insurance
OPS FICA Alternative Retirement Plan
On the Job Trainings
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
For a more complete list of benefits, visit https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Location:  GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32601

Nearest Major Market: Gainesville

Please apply through Florida's PeopleFirst website: OPS F&W Technician - 77907419 Job Details | State of Florida

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), is hiring one (1) Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist) - Forest Monitoring Specialist. This individual will be responsible for coordinating the California Forest Inventory Analysis (FIA) Intensification Project contracts and collection agreements, assisting with analysis/reporting on forest conditions using FIA and other inventory data, and providing resource inventory and environmental assessment functions. In carrying out the duties of the Forest Monitoring Specialist, the employee is expected to have training and experience as well as maintain currency in the disciplines related to forest mensuration, silviculture, forest inventory measurements, remote sensing, and statistical analyses.

 

Work Location: Sacramento County, CA

Salary: $7,820.00 - $10,732.00 per Month

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Applications Due: 3/15/2026

 

 

Chris Maranto

 

CAL FIRE FIA program: https://www.fire.ca.gov/what-we-do/fire-resource-assessment-program/forest-inventory-and-analysis

 

Job Description: 

 

The Cooperative Wildlife Research Lab at Southern Illinois University is hiring seven research technicians for a project investigating the impacts of habitat structure on grassland community interactions and grassland bird productivity. The field season will begin in May 11th (start date is flexible) and continue until August 7th 2026. Fieldwork will include nest searching for grassland birds (via rope dragging), nest monitoring, avian point counts, vegetation surveys, snake surveys using coverboards, small mammal trapping, invertebrate sampling, and setting up meso-predator motion-sensor cameras. We will also be tracking the Gray Ratsnake (Pantherophis spiloides) and the Blue Racer (Coluber constrictor foxii) using radio telemetry. 

Fieldwork will be conducted at Burning Star State Wildlife Management Area located 10 miles north of Carbondale, Illinois. This position is a great opportunity to gain more experience with a variety of survey methods, and investigate important questions related to grassland restoration and community ecology. 

Carbondale provides many outdoor recreation opportunities, with several state parks, wildlife areas, and national forests located nearby. Salary is $15.00/hour for 37.5 hours a week. Housing is not included, though we can help those from out of town find a place to stay. There are plenty of affordable short-term options in the Carbondale area. 

Qualifications: 

To be considered for this position, applicants should have previous fieldwork experience, and have or be working towards a bachelor’s degree in biology, Natural Resources, Environmental Science, or a related field. Preferred applicants will have field experience in grassland systems, as well as experience with one or more of the survey methods described above. Applicants must be comfortable with the rigors of fieldwork, including working long and irregular hours in hot and buggy conditions, and being an integral part of a field crew consisting of several other technicians and grad students. 

To apply, send an email containing your resume, a brief cover letter describing your interest in the project, relevant experience, and contact information for three references to Cullen Mackenzie (cullenbothrops@gmail.com). Please write “Research Technician” in the subject line of the email. Applications will be received until positions are filled. 

Job Description: The Wyoming Natural Diversity Database at the University of Wyoming is hiring one technician to assist in a study on native bee management at Fossil Butte National Monument, near Kemmerer, Wyoming. The technician will be housed at the park during field work in an apartment or cabin tent. The technician will hike with the project lead to sites in and around FOBU to collect data on the bee community, vegetative and floral communities, and site use by elk. The technician will be trained on collecting bees using nets, blue-vane traps, and emergence traps, and on recording ground cover and floral cover data from quadrats surveys. 

Benefits: This job provides shared housing over the field season. The hired technician will gain experience conducting pollinator surveys, with a focus on techniques to survey for ground nesting bees which make up ~80% of North America’s bee species. The Fossil Butte visitor center and the many fossil shops in Kemmerer (20 minutes east of Fossil Butte) have some of the best preserved lake deposit fossils in the country with some shops offering paid DIY quarry digs. In Kemmerer, the Hams Fork River provides great fly-fishing opportunity. Fossil Butte is located ~3.5 hours south of Grand Teton National Park, ~40 minutes east of the Bear Lake, and ~2 hours north of the High Unita Wilderness Area. 

Qualifications: Applicants with prior field experience in pollinator or botanical surveys are preferred.    Anyone with field experience or course work in natural resources (entomology, botany, zoology, ecology, environmental science, etc.) is encouraged to apply. Applicants must have a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and good communication skills. Applicants must work well as a team, be able to problem solve independently, and maintain attention to detail while collecting and recording data in the field. Applicants must be self-sufficient living and working in remote conditions with others. 

·        Must be comfortable working in sunny, exposed conditions for up to ten hours a day.

·        Must be prepared to work in a range of conditions, i.e. variable temperature, precipitation, and wind. 

·        Must be in good physical condition. Our most strenuous days will involve carrying up to 40 lbs. over three miles with 1000’ elevation change at an altitude above 7,000’. 

·        Must have strong attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and teamwork skills. 

·        Applicants are expected to have their own packs to carry gear and to come prepared with outdoor clothing appropriate for working in the varied conditions described above. 

·        Applicants should be prepared to work on a flexible schedule that may vary due to weather conditions. 

·        Applicants should be comfortable living remotely in close quarters with the project lead, visiting field crews, and park employees. 

Hours: 40 hours per week (may vary due to weather conditions)

When: mid-April – July 31st, 2025 (start date flexible)

Where: Fossil Butte National Monument, near Kemmerer, Wyoming. 

Pay: $15 / hr. 

Who: Walker Bensch M.Sc. Student, wbensch@uwyo.edu, (561) 510-3301

How to apply: Applicants should email a cover letter, CV or resume, and the contact information (phone and email address) of three references in one document to Walker Bensch (wbensch@uwyo.edu).

Applications will remain open until March 20th or until 60 applications have been received. Applications will be reviewed and interviews will be held on a rolling basis. Applicants will receive a response on a hiring decision no later than April 3rd. 

Do you like the outdoors, plants, or work that benefits our native wildlife? Landbridge Ecological is a full service ecological landscape firm located in Saint Paul, MN. Our work focuses on the design, installation, and management of native plant landscapes. The scale of our projects range from the smallest raingarden project up to multi-acre parkland. Projects are located primarily in the Twin Cities metro area, but may extend to outstate Minnesota and western Wisconsin. 

What we're looking for: Restoration Techinicians. Our entry level position gives people field experience in our Land Management department. Primary tasks include invasive species control through techniques like herbicide application, mowing, chainsaw use, etc. Other tasks may include prescribed burning, seeding, planting, and applying erosion control methods. Technicians are our boots-on-the-ground applied ecological restoration staff. They should be prepared for being outdoors in a variety of conditions including heat, rain, snow, and ready to get dirty. But, watching these landscapes transform makes it all worth it! 

Additional benfits of this role. The opportunity to gain practical restoration skills. The opportunity to develop your career within or outside of Landbridge Ecological. We are frequently looking to promote go-getters from within. Overtime opportunities, prevailing wage opportunities, and additional benefits as your time with us grows. 

Prevailing Wages. A proportion of our projects are such that the government determines compensation for the type of tasks to be performed. These projects are not guaranteed, but represent an opportunity to make wages above the advertised base pay above. You would never earn less than your base wage, but some projects can compenstate at $50+/hour for on-job labor! 

Further job details can be found within the full job descriptions located on our careers page. Check it out and apply at https://landbridge.eco/careers/
Applications are reviewed as recieved. Applicants are encouraged to apply early. 

 Sanders Environmental is a small environmental consulting firm based out of Bellefonte, Pennsylvania. We are seeking seasonal technicians for a variety of bat related projects. 

 

Projects may include mist netting for bats, acoustic surveys for bats, construction of bat gates, night vision surveys of potential bat roosts, and harp trapping of potential bat hibernacula in the fall swarming season. 

Positions will have some level of variation based on technician abilities and interests; however, most of the work is mist netting for bats. Job sites are located primarily in the eastern and mid-western states. 

 

Position start dates may vary based on Project availability, but typically most technicians start work between May 15th-June 1st and end August 15th. Position start and end dates have some flexibility. Some work opportunities may continue into the fall. 

 

We have additional work available to supplement the hours provided by the primary field projects, those opportunities are dependent on applicant interests and skillsets. Additional work may include data entry and other office-type work, and shop work (such as net repair, equipment maintenance). These additional opportunities/tasks are secondary and available only to supplement the primary position workload, these additional tasks are generally for technicians who wish to stay on into the fall/after August 15th. 

 

This job requires flexibility and dedication. The number of hours worked, time off, and travel between job sites can be unpredictable and impacted by weather. The position is almost 100% overnight travel, with lodging provided in hotels/rentals. Occasionally we have projects where camping is feasible, but those are relatively rare.

Salary:     $15/hr depending on qualifications. Per Diem will be paid at the rate of $68/day for qualifying overnight stays. 

 

Qualifications: On-the-job training is provided. More importantly, applicants should be able to take accurate notes, communicate clearly, be observant, pay attention to detail, focus on safety, and operate independently. Data management and organization skills as well as rudimentary computer skills are necessary. Applicants should be in decent physical shape for field work and able to carry 40+ lbs. across uneven terrain. Must have a valid US driver’s license. Drug screening may be required as a condition of employment and after any accident. 

 

COVID19 will still be a significant concern during 2026; mask use when handling bats will be mandatory, depending on COVID levels, other preventative measures may be necessary. Proof of vaccine is required. 

 

Rabies vaccination or current titer for prior vaccination is required. Sanders will reimburse for rabies vaccine and titer expenses. 

 

Salary:     $15/hr depending on qualifications. Per Diem will be paid at the rate of $68/day for qualifying overnight stays. 

 

To Apply: Please send Cover letter, Resume, and 3 references (with valid emails) to amanda@batgate.com 

We’re currently hiring 6 temporary summer field technicians to collect data on plants and pollinators in Minnesota and Iowa. Technician duties will include observations of pollinator-plant interactions for bees, butterflies, and hoverflies; floral and plant surveys; collecting bees and hoverflies from nets and traps; and data processing including insect preservation for identification and data entry. Technicians are expected to be based out of Iowa (housing not provided). Technicians traveling to Minnesota will be provided housing while traveling.  

Summer 2026 Projects

Desired qualifications include: Working towards a bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, fisheries and wildlife, or a related field; comfortable working long hours in the field under potentially high heat and humidity; and prior experience with field work, including plant and pollinator surveys.

Salary will range from $15-18/hr, depending on experience. 

Please submit a cover letter and resume describing your interest and qualifications in one pdf to Dr. Katherine Kral-O'Brien (kralob@iastate.edu). In the subject line, please write "2026 Summer Research Technician".