Natural Resources Job Board

The Native Seed Farm Crew Member (Technician) will be responsible for assisting in the production of native plant seeds and plugs for use in natural land restoration. The Technician’s time will be split among CNLM’s outdoor farms and nursery sites in South Thurston County. Tasks may include all aspects of farm labor, collection and processing of native plant seed, sowing and maintaining native plant plugs, nursery maintenance, development of seed harvesting techniques and data management. The Technician will work with and occasionally lead a team consisting of staff, partner agencies, contractors and volunteers.

This position entails a high-level of responsibility and interpersonal skills, sound work ethic, and positive attitude during long field days in all weather. Development of positive and effective relationships with volunteers and partners is critical. The Technician must also be able to work independently, completing substantial tasks without direct supervision. The nursery program is science based and the Technician will be required to document and appropriately file all data pertinent to the operations on a regular basis.

The Technician is expected to be an integral member of the CNLM’s South Sound Program. They will become a staff information source on plant propagation, seed production, and processing. In addition, the Technician may be available to conduct additional restoration and conservation work in the area if needed. This may include activities such as: weed control with herbicides, training and participation as part of a prescribed fire crew, and administrative duties.

Reports to: Nursery Program Supervisor
Location: Thurston County, Washington
Type: Temporary/Seasonal Full-time; Non-exempt
Compensation: $20.60-$22.74 hourly – DOE; with benefits
Period: March 2nd – September 30th 2026

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Establish, maintain, weed, and harvest fields of native plants needed for seed
production
• Assist with and conduct seed production at field scales
• Seed and maintain native plant plugs in the greenhouse
• Clean and process wild-collected and field-raised native plant seed
• Document daily activities including precise tracking of seed lots and farm labor
• Assist with development of species propagation and seed production techniques
• Fulfill other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS
• Labor crew experience. Farm labor experience highly desirable. Experience with
seed production a plus
• Positive attitude through long days of outdoor physical work, regularly working
outdoor in all conditions
• Comfortable operating power equipment and driving large vehicles including trucks
and tractors
• Team-oriented with social skills that foster positive crew interactions with a diversity
of individuals
• Ability to be detail-oriented while maintaining speed and efficiency
• Attention to accurate record-keeping
• Possession and maintenance of a valid Washington driver’s license and safe
driving record
• Familiarity with or interest in native Washington plant species

WORKING CONDITIONS
• Regularly work in seed production fields and nurseries. Hikes across, and conducts
work within, native habitats and uneven ground
• Regularly works in inclement weather including heat, cold, wind and rain
• Regularly required to operate a CNLM vehicle
• Responsible for some evening and weekends including travel
• Uses pesticides and or other chemical substances
• Uses or oversees the use of powered equipment such as weed trimmers and chain
saws
• Occasionally lifts, positions, or otherwise moves objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Regularly kneeling, bending, and repetitive motions

Full job position listed here: https://www.cnlm.org/wp-content/uploads/Seed-Farm-Technician-Seasonal-2026.pdf

TO APPLY: Qualified applicants must provide a detailed letter of interest, current résumé, and
three professional references (names, affiliations, and contact information only). All applications
will be acknowledged.

Email these materials to: careers-seedtech@cnlm.org

If email is not possible, the application can be mailed to:
Center for Natural Lands Management
Attention: Human Resources
27258 Via Industria, Suite B
Temecula, CA 92590 

 We are looking for approximately 20 individuals that will work as part of field crews conducting presence/absence surveys (3 crews) or habitat mapping (1 crew) for the federally-listed southwestern willow flycatcher and yellow-billed cuckoo within riparian habitat along the Rio Grande in central and southern New Mexico (based in either Socorro or Truth or Consequences). Daily work will consist of communication with crew members and field supervisors; operation of government vehicles; navigation to and through sites via map, compass and GPS; and compilation and reporting of field data. Individuals will receive survey protocol training, provided by Reclamation and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, for both species. These positions will start on May 11th and work will end on or before August 7th (approximately 90 days). Selectees will be required to obtain housing at their project location (either Socorro or Truth or Consequences) during this period and will receive a travel stipend of $48 per day ($1440 per month) to help with expenses.  For additional information and to apply, visit USAJobs - https://www.usajobs.gov/job/854810200 

 We are looking for two individuals to work on the Lower Yellowstone River out of Glendive, MT located on the eastern edge of Montana near the North Dakota border. If selected for this position, individuals will be working directly with personnel from Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks and the Bureau of Reclamation. Employees will assist in data collection for fish studies including examining movements, passage proximate to Reclamation structures and habitat use of native fishes on the lower Yellowstone River in Montana. Species include but are not limited to pallid and shovelnose sturgeon, paddlefish, blue sucker and sauger. Work will include collection of large-river fish using accepted protocols and sampling equipment such as electrofishing gear, trammel nets, hoop nets, and trotlines; implantation of external tags, internal PIT tags and transmitters; collection of genetic tissue samples and blood samples from pallid sturgeon; telemetry relocation of native species from jet boat and ground-based stations; collection of blood samples to assess sexual maturity, and collection of tissue samples for genetics. Employees must accurately identify, measure, and record data on all fish captured, operate and download data from telemetry equipment, complete habitat survey measurements, and take water quality measurements. Employees will enter data into established databases. Employee will be required to maintain equipment and tools without direct supervision.  Employees will be required to obtain housing in Glendive and will be provided a stipend of $48 per day ($1440 per month).  For additional information and to apply, visit USAJobs - https://www.usajobs.gov/job/854810200

 The Oregon Biodiversity Information Center, part of the Institute for Natural Resources at Portland State University, is conducting ongoing research on the western snowy plover along the Oregon coast. Work involves locating nests, conducting surveys, following broods, and periodic assistance to staff at cooperating agencies for signing, roping and monitoring during habitat restoration work. Field assistants are also responsible for timely and accurate data entry, and assist with equipment maintenance as needed.  Work requires long hours under a variety of weather conditions. Field crews typically work 6 6-hour days.  
 

Required Qualifications: 

 Preferred qualifications 

Studies have shown that women and minorities often don’t apply for positions where they don’t meet all of the preferred skills and experience. We recognize that there are many different paths, experiences, and less traditional backgrounds that add value to one’s work, and encourage applicants to apply even if they do not have all of the preferred skills.  

 

To apply, send a single, combined pdf document with a cover letter, resume, unofficial university transcripts, and contact information for three professional references. Send documents to ELEANOR GAINES, eleanor.gaines@pdx.edu by 2/20/2026. Include “Snowy Plover Monitor – Your last name” in the subject line.  Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we expect to begin interviewing candidates in late-February. Review will continue until positions are filled. PSU is an AA/EOE. 

Site Location: Payson Ranger District (1009 E. Highway 260, Payson, AZ 85541)

·        Start Date: 3/9/2026 (anticipated)

·        End Date: 12/11/2026

·        AmeriCorps Slot Classification: 1200 Hours

 

This is an AmeriCorps position with Arizona Conservation Corps (AZCC), which is an AmeriCorps program of Conservation Legacy. The member selected for this position will be serving at the Payson Ranger District as an AmeriCorps member with Arizona Conservation Corps, and completing service projects for the Tonto National Forest. 

 

AZCC aims to continue the legacy of the Civilian Conservation Corps of the 1930's, and is focused on connecting youth, young adults, and recent era military veterans with communities and conservation service projects on public lands. AZCC operates programs across Arizona that engage individuals and strengthen communities through service and conservation. AZCC has program offices in Flagstaff and Tucson. 

 

At over 2.9 million acres, the Tonto National Forest is the largest National Forest in Arizona, and the seventh largest National Forest among 154 USDA National Forests.  The Tonto features some of the most rugged and inherently beautiful land in the country. Sonoran Desert cacti and flat lands slowly give way to the highlands of the Mogollon Rim. This variety in vegetation and range in altitude -- from 1,300 to 7,900 feet -- offers outstanding recreational opportunities throughout the year, whether it's lake beaches or cool pine forest.

 

The North Zone of the Tonto National Forest provides quality developed Recreational opportunities for both the Payson and Tonto Basin Ranger Districts. These ranger districts contribute to the overall Tonto Fee program where we generate revenue from developed campground fees, day use fees, boat launch fees and shoreline area fees. Our mission is to continue to provide these quality recreational opportunities to our visitors while also providing a much-needed outdoor recreation economy to our surrounding communities here in AZ. 

 

Tonto National Forest is seeking a temporary, full-time Recreation Technician, who will work within a small recreation team and focus on both the Tonto Basin Ranger District and the Payson Ranger District, where they will support and complete weekly project lists at developed recreation sites. The Recreation Technician will also help with the daily/weekly oversight of 2 job corps members to perform regular recreation duties. They will be trained in the basics on how to clean different types of toilets, campsites, and how to interact with the public while educating them about the fees and the services that the fees provide. The weekly list of things to address includes cleaning toilets, picking up trash, checking on fee compliance at recreation sites, working with campground hosts to ensure sites are ready for visitors, and communicating with the team to ensure that all bases are covered. Other projects during the term will include light maintenance duties, repair of faucets and lights, installation of signs, and use of weed eaters and pressure washers as needed. 

 

The Recreation Technician will regularly interact with USFS employees, campground hosts and USFS volunteers, and members of local communities, and will get to see how the USFS manages a large recreation program with staffing challenges to continue to keep sites open and in the best shape possible. 

 

 

·        Assist in general upkeep of several developed recreation sites.

·        Work with field supervisor and other Recreation Technicians to learn to regular responsibilities and areas to focus on and patrol. 

·        Drive to designated recreation sites on a regular basis and learn regular operations. 

·        Learn rotation and look for ways to improve sites, including taking of before, during, and after photos.

·        Work with field supervisor and other Recreation Technicians to learn the process of making regular seasonal inspections of developed recreation sites. 

·        Assist in seasonal inspections of recreation sites.

·        Work independently to complete assigned inspections-making sure to document any issues or concerns.    

·        Assist in fee compliance and educating the public about Forest Service rules and regulations.

·        Work with field supervisor and other Recreation Technicians to learn the process of making public contacts in developed recreation sites. 

·        Assist other Recreation Technician in making public contacts and completing inspections. 

·        Work independently to make public contacts as knowledge of the area and recreation sites increases. 

 
 

·        United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alien.

·        At least 18 years of age.

·        Has received a high school diploma or equivalency certificate; or has not dropped out of elementary or secondary school to enroll as an AmeriCorps participant, and agrees to obtain a high school diploma or its equivalent prior to using the education award.

·        Agrees to provide information to establish eligibility and to complete a National Service Criminal History Check.

·        Enthusiasm for working in the outdoors.

·        Ability to share and get along well with others. 

·        A self-starter that can easily work as a team or alone.

·        Ability to communicate well both orally and in writing. 

·        Demonstrate professionalism, both in demeanor and appearance. 

·        Some knowledge of public lands and recreation opportunities.

·        Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record (must be over 21 years old or have had license for 3 years).

·        The member will be required to obtain a USFS driver license, which requires a clean driving record.

·        Customer service skills when interacting with the Public.

·        An appreciation and interest in outdoor recreation.

·        Past experience with recreation site maintenance, or light maintenance skills.

 

 

Typically, this position is expected to serve Friday-Monday, 40 hours per week, but exact service schedules may vary. A half hour lunch break will not be counted towards AmeriCorps service. The member may be required to participate in national, state, or local service projects or events as part of their service term.

The member will receive an Arizona Conservation Corps Individual Placement Program New Member Orientation at start of service that includes training on AmeriCorps prohibited and unallowable activities.

 

·        Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $5,176.50 with successful completion of position.

·        Living Allowance of $500 per week.

·        Additional Benefit of $100 per week.

·        A campsite in a local Forest Service campground is provided at no cost to the selected member for the duration of their term.

·        Public Lands Corps Certificate* 

·        Healthcare Coverage provided by The Corps Network and Cigna.

·        Childcare Coverage.

·        Qualifies for Student Loan forbearance and Interest Payment reimbursement through AmeriCorps.

 

*To be eligible for a Public Lands Corps certificate, members must be between the ages of 18-30, or up to 35 if a military veteran, inclusive, at the time the individual begins the term of service and must complete 640 service hours or more to qualify.

 

 

As an AmeriCorps member, performance will be evaluated on whether the member has completed the required number of hours, the member has satisfactorily completed assignments, and if the member has met other performance criteria that were clearly communicated at the beginning of the term of service. Reporting requirements include, but are not limited to, bi-weekly timesheets and accomplishment tracking.

 

 

This position reports to Angela Abel, North Zone Recreation Manager, Tonto National Forest.

 

 

To Apply:  

Please submit a resume and cover letter along with the online application at https://azcorps.org/ip-positions.

 

If you have questions, contact AZCC’s Individual Placement Coordinator Preston Sands at psands@conservationlegacy.org. 

 

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Wetland and Aquatic Research Center (WARC) first implemented geographic information systems (GIS) in 1980. Currently, WARC uses remote sensing, GIS, and other computer-based technologies to address a wide range of natural resource related issues. Through the years, WARC has engaged with partners in projects which bridge the gap between scientists and natural resource managers. Many of these projects include a spatial information component requiring generation of new data via remote sensing or application of GIS and spatial analysis techniques. The contractor would assist with projects related to reducing elevation error for coastal wetlands, predicting coastal wetland changes with sea-level rise, developing maps of coastal wetlands and barrier islands, using remote sensing to monitor land management actions (e.g., assessing grasslands before/after prescribed burn or chemical treatment to address woody encroachment). Assistance with other projects may occur on an ad hoc basis.

 

The candidate will work under the guidance of a Research Geographer and assist with several geographic information science and remote sensing research projects related to coastal environments. This Student Services Contractor will work full-time and help with: (1) review of literature; (2) geospatial data compilation; (3) data management; (4) remote sensing; (5) editing/developing python scripts for automating geospatial processes; (6) geospatial analysis; (7) figure and table preparation; and (8) verbal and written communication of results.

 

Eligibility and Required Expertise/Skills:

In order to be eligible, applicants must have the status listed above and be eligible to work in the U.S. as a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident. Applicants must be a recent graduate with a master’s degree (i.e., graduated within the last year at time of selection for the position) with coursework in Geography, GIS, Environmental Sciences, Geology, or a related field. The applicant should have experience in the following areas: (1) review of literature; (2) geospatial data compilation; (3) data management; (4) remote sensing; (5) editing/developing python scripts for automating geospatial processes; (6) geospatial analysis; (7) figure and table preparation; and (8) verbal and written communication of results. Preference will be given to candidates with experience with Esri ArcPro (version 3.X is preferred), Trimble eCognition, ERDAS IMAGINE, Google Earth Engine, python coding, and classification of satellite imagery.

 

Work is performed primarily in an office environment and includes long hours of working at a computer. The position may include occasional fieldwork.

 

$38.52 per hour

 

The student service contractor will conduct their work at the USGS WARC in Lafayette, Louisiana. This position is not eligible for remote work.
 
How to apply:

To apply for this position, please send the following information to Nicholas Enwright via email (enwrightn@usgs.gov):           

(1)  A cover letter explaining their interest in the position

(2)  A resume or CV

(3)  A sample geospatial-focused report or product, particularly one with remote sensing components (e.g., class paper/writing assignment)

 

Please send this information in an attachment via email with the following subject line: Application- Student Research Opportunity.

 

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.  

 

For questions, contact Nicholas Enwright (enwrightn@usgs.gov)

Hiring Range: $127,000 - $132,000

Agency: Dept Conservation & Recreation

Location: MAIN STREET CENTRE

This position provides regulatory reviews, safety inspections, certificate issuances, construction monitoring, and general assistance to dam owners and consulting engineers using sound engineering principles to ensure compliance with regulations for their region.

As the Lead Engineer, this position will also provide oversight and guidance to Regional Engineers when new regulatory challenges arise. They will advise compliance officers and the Chief Engineer on pre-enforcement matters and updated policy needs.

The Lead Engineer will work with in-house staff and consultants to develop guidance tools and documents for regulatory submittals.

The Lead Engineer will participate in public engagement with state, local, federal, and community partners, develop and deliver training, and support regional engineers with education awareness opportunities.

The position may also staff an emergency operations center in Virginia during emergencies and will participate in dam-related emergency drills and exercises.

The Virginia Department of Conservations and Recreations (DCR) is the state’s lead conservation agency, and it takes a diverse agency to conserve resources for a diverse commonwealth.

The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation offers paid leave; 13 paid holidays; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan for classified positions, and VaLORS for law enforcement positions); and is a federally recognized Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer.

DCR’s Mission is to conserve the natural, scenic, historic, and cultural resources of the Commonwealth. We invite you to learn more about DCR’s efforts to CONSERVE.

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

This position will remain open for a minimum of five business days, beginning on 01/16/2026. The position may be closed at any time after the five-day posting period once a suitable pool of applicants has been identified.

Submission of an online application is required for this position. DCR does not accept applications, resumes, cover letters, etc. for this vacancy in any other format. When applying for jobs, please ensure your online application and/or resume is complete with duties and skills associated with your work experience.

A valid Driver's License is required to operate a state vehicle or if operating a personal vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the agency.

Selected candidate(s) will need to complete the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form. DCR participates in E-Verify.

Minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people with National/Federal Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TT

DCR employees are encouraged to visit Virginia State Parks! Check out our employee discounts.

The Department of Biological Sciences at Loyola University New Orleans seeks highly qualified applicants for a Professor of the Practicepositionto begin teaching introductory courses for majors and non-majors in Fall 2026.

Visit https://cas.loyno.edu/departments/natural-sciences/biological-sciences to learn more about the Department of Biological Sciences, our recently renovated teaching spaces, and Loyola University New Orleans

Email questions about this position to Dr. Frank Jordan (jordan@loyno.edu), Professor and Chair of Biological Sciences.

To apply: upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy and experience, and names of three references to the Apply button here: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/loyno/jobs/5196941/biology-professor-of-practice?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Loyola University welcomes students of diverse backgrounds and prepares them to lead meaningful lives with and for others; to pursue truth, wisdom, and virtue; and to work for a more just world. Inspired by Ignatius of Loyola's vision of finding God in all things, the university is grounded in the liberal arts and sciences, while also offering opportunities for professional studies in undergraduate and selected graduate programs. Loyola offers a transformative Jesuit education in the most unique city in America. The beautiful campus is located across from Audubon Park in a scenic Uptown New Orleans neighborhood, near some of the world’s best music venues and restaurants. Loyola provides benefits, including 100% tuition remission for spouses and children. Please see our benefits page for details.

In accordance with the Campus Security Act as amended, Loyola University publishes annually and distributes to members of the academic community, and upon request to prospective (students/employees), an annual security report. That report includes current policies and procedures of the University Police Department for the reporting of campus crimes, notifying the campus community of occurrence of campus crimes, policies regarding access to campus buildings, the enforcement authority of the University Police Officers and their relationship to local police. University policies on the possession, use and sale of alcohol and illegal drugs are outlined. The Campus sexual Assault Program and policy is described. Campus crime statistics as defined under this law for the last three calendar years are included. A copy of this report may be secured from the (Office of Admissions), (Office of Human Resources), or from the University Police Department.

Two student services contractors (SSCs) are being recruited to assist scientists at the U.S. Geological Survey’s - Great Lakes Science Center – Lake Superior Biological Station (LSBS). Candidates will primarily collect and process fisheries and limnological data during the upcoming Lake Superior cycle of the Coordinated Science and Monitoring Initiative (CSMI) funded by the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act. Field work will be conducted aboard the 107’ research vessel (R/V) Kiyi with lab processing and office work at the LSBS (Ashland, WI). Duties fall into three categories:

Vessel work will include assisting with deployment and retrieval of trawls, processing fish catches, recording biological data, ship crew duties, and general housekeeping. Laboratory work will include fish stomach content identification, zooplankton enumeration using a microscope, and processing of fish tissue samples. Office work will include data entry and quality control, processing fishery acoustic information with specialized software, and guided data analyses and writing for use in scientific presentations, reports, and peer-review articles. Depending on ship crew needs the candidate may be aboard the vessel for up to 70 days each field season (May to November) and for up to 24 consecutive days. Fieldwork on the R/V Kiyi routinely requires 10–12-hour workdays. Weekend work is required while working on the R/V Kiyi and inclement weather can cause work delays. Laboratory and office work is normally 8 hours per day. The LSBS is open on weekdays (7:30 am to 5:00 pm); closed on federal holidays and weekends. 

 

The R/V Kiyi is equipped with galley and living quarters; crew and biological staff live aboard the vessel at Lake Superior ports and while at anchor during cruises. The SSCs will be provided per-diem to cover meals when away from our home port of Ashland, Wisconsin. The SSCs will receive full safety training and information necessary to work aboard the research vessel. Field and safety gear will be provided. For work performed in the laboratory, lab coats, safety glasses, and surgical gloves will be provided. The student will be required to read, understand, and abide by laboratory safety guidelines. Valid passports and driver’s license are required.

SSCs are not considered Federal Employees. The SSCs will be hired as independent contractors and as such will be responsible for payment of all federal, state or local taxes (no deductions will be made by the employer). The hires will be issued a 1099 form. The student will typically work 40 hours per week. The pay rate is $20.81 per hour. Work is unavailable during 11 federal holidays. The student does not receive premium pay for work beyond 8 hours per day or 40 hours per week. Time worked beyond 8 hours and weekends worked will be compensated at the same hourly rate. Per-diem to cover meals when away from the duty station is provided.

 

Candidates should email a cover letter, resume, and copy of their college transcripts (unofficial is fine) to:

Dan Yule (dyule@usgs.gov) by 14 February 2026. For questions contact Dan at 715-682-6163. Interviews will be conducted by video conferencing during March 2026 with candidate selection soon thereafter.