Natural Resources Job Board

 The Great Basin Institute, in cooperation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife recruiting to fill one (1) Native Seed Farm Technician stationed within the Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge. Under the direction of the USFWS Refuge Manager.

The Farm Technician will be responsible for coordinating all aspects of the native seed farming program at Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge.  This individual should have some project management experience, knowledge of native plant species and their requirements, and a general understanding of plant propagation.  This individual will be the designated liaison with the host site and the greater Nevada Native Seed Partnership and will be responsible for leveraging the partnership network to facilitate the native seed farming program at the refuge.  This project is vital in establishing a native seed source to further conservation efforts across the Great Basin.

Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge

Part of the USFWS National Wildlife Refuge System, the Stillwater NWR Complex is composed of three wildlife refuges. Stillwater and Fallon NWRs are located in Churchill County, Nevada, approximately 16 miles northeast and 20 miles to the north, respectively, of Fallon, Nevada. Anaho Island NWR is located within Pyramid Lake, Washoe County, Nevada, approximately 35 miles northeast of Reno, Nevada. Collectively, these refuges serve as critical stopover locations for migratory birds moving along the Pacific flyway.

Compensation: $24.50 hourly;

Housing: Housing is available on site at the refuge managed by USFWS.


Qualifications:

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands, stand, walk, bend, and have specific vision abilities to include close and distance vision, and ability to adjust focus working with computer business equipment and other job/industry specific equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually low.

The overall nature of the (Indoors/Office) position is sedentary, requiring little physical effort and occasional light exertion. There is occasional exposure to environmental conditions such as heat, cold, and temperature changes.

Please apply online through this application link by submitting an up-to-date resume, one-page cover letter that details your interest in the position, and any qualifications not fully described in your resume, contact information for three professional and/or academic references. Be sure to complete any preliminary questions prompted in the application and sign your application. 

Notes: 

Disclaimer: 

Although the organization has attempted to accurately and thoroughly describe this position, GBI reserves the right to change the same, including to change, add to or subtract from the duties outlined, within the sole discretion of the organization, at any time, with or without advance notice. 

The Biology Program at the University of Louisiana at Monroe (ULM) is seeking a highly motivated M.S. student to serve as a Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) while conducting thesis research on the ecology and conservation of the Gray Fox (Urocyon cinereoargenteus) in Louisiana.

 

The student will work under the supervision of Dr. Anastasia Couvillon on research project examining how small-mammal abundance and diversity influence gray fox occupancy across Louisiana's major habitat types, including longleaf pine forests, bottomland hardwood forests, and agricultural-forest edge ecosystems. The project combines camera trapping, small mammal live trapping, GIS, occupancy modeling, and wildlife habitat analysis to better understand predator-prey relationships in managed landscapes.

The selected student will:

In addition to research duties, the student will serve as a Graduate Teaching Assistant within the Biology Program. Responsibilities may include:

Preferred applicants will have:

The assistantship includes:

This project provides extensive opportunities for professional development, including:

Interested applicants should submit:

 
All application material should be submitted as single PDF file to couvillon@ulm.edu

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

For additional information, contact:

Dr. Anastasia Couvillon
Assistant Professor of Biology
University of Louisiana at Monroe
Email: couvillon@ulm.edu

 Fish and Wildlife Research Institute – Center for Spatial Analysis
Fish & Wildlife Biological Scientist IV - OPS 77907406
Tallahassee, Florida - $24.32 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:

7 years professional experience in a closely related biological field or laboratory program can substitute for the required bachelor’s degree is required. A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course of study in one of the biological sciences and three years of professional biological experience in a field or laboratory program; or A master's degree from an accredited college or university with major course of study in one of the biological sciences and two years of professional experience as described above; or A doctorate from an accredited college or university with major course of study in one of the biological sciences and one year of professional experience as described above can substitute for the required experience.

Preferred Qualifications:
Preference may be given to candidates with the following qualifications: A master's degree from an accredited college or university with major courses of study in one of the biological sciences and three years of professional experience as described above or
A doctorate from an accredited college or university with major course of study in one of the biological sciences.

Requirements:

Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory Level 1 background check at no cost to the candidate.

Office hours are from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday. Not eligible for Telework.

Responses to qualifying questions should be verifiable by skills and/or experience stated on the profile application/resume.  Information should be provided regarding any gaps in employment.

Position Overview and Responsibilities:
Serve as Principal Investigator on statewide land cover mapping project. Use remotely sensed, photo-interpreted and ground-mapped data to update and edit the existing Cooperative Land Cover - statewide map, including various aspects of data preparation, production, and validation.  Use image processing software to classify medium resolution satellite imagery according to an established land cover classification schema. Compile classified data into a statewide data set.

Assist with FWC’s ArcGIS Enterprise deployment by managing configuration and development of ArcGIS Experience Builder applications for the Tallahassee CSA office, and assisting with ArcGIS Online, adding users, and licensing.

Evaluate and conduct additional improvements to the Cooperative Land Cover map, such as inclusion of qualitative measures for high priority communities.  Consolidate and standardize.  Develop user interface for access/use by staff and partners.

Responsible for coordinating and collaborating with Florida Natural Areas Inventory (FNAI) staff on edits and updates to the Florida Cooperative Land Cover (CLC) map.  Coordinate with FNAI on review of semi-annual/annual updates of the CLC.  Work with FWC and FNAI to modify the land classification schema as determined necessary.

Responsible for maintaining and responding to input received from a dedicated email address established for comments on the Cooperative Land Cover Map
 
Provide technical support to FWC biologists and external users regarding interpretation and use of the Cooperative Land Cover map and associated classification schema.
 
Perform public outreach, as appropriate, and other duties as assigned including supervising OPS staff for special land cover
 
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:


Principles and practices of wildlife and fisheries biology, statistical analysis, natural resource management, GIS, cartography, and digital remote sensing.
GIS database and application design, development and implementation.
Scientific research procedure and techniques.
Computer operations and the use of related software for GIS and Image processing.  Principles and practices used in manipulating ecological and environmental data to create cartographic depictions of species distributions.
Ability to: Collect, record and analyze scientific data relating to biological sciences.
Plan & coordinate work assignments.  Communicate effectively, orally, graphically, and in writing.
Establish and maintain working relationships with FWRI staff, FWC staff and other government agencies.
Travel out of area for several days at a time.
Skil in: Technical writing and public speaking.
The use and application of ArcGIS GIS software.
Spatial and relational database design and management.
Project management.
Cartographic design.
Ability to maintain a valid driver license.
Why should I apply?

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/.
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:  TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32311 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32302 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32317 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32309 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32307 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32310 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32305 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32301 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32304 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32308 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32303 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32316 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32312 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399

Nearest Major Market: Tallahassee

The Ecologist role supports a variety of IAE’s restoration and research projects through direct project management and leadership of IAE staff, volunteers, and contractors. This dynamic position provides both project-level conservation support and works closely with the Branch Director and Assistant Branch Director to support Branch administrative needs as they arise.  The position successfully manages complex projects, forms alliances with strategic partners, authors technical and general publications, provides significant guidance and mentorship to direct reports, and actively participates in the grant proposal and agreement process.

 

 

Please fill in this google form and email the following documents as a single PDF to humanresources@appliedeco.org by 11:59pm, Wednesday, August 19th 2026. 

 

If you have any questions or concerns, please refer to our FAQ or direct them to humanresources@appliedeco.org and we will get back to you as quickly as possible. 

Purpose of Position:
Reporting to the Manager, Surface Operations, the Associate Rangeland Management Specialist will be responsible for aiding in the oversight and coordination of the surface estate associated with the 2.1 million acres of the Permanent University Fund (PUF) Lands. This position is responsible for promoting surface income and managing the natural resources related to rangeland and wildlife operations, while stewarding and enhancing the long-term health, productivity, and sustainability of the surface resources.

This is a Full-Time-Contract position.

Essential Functions:
• Monitor compliance with the terms of the University Lands (UL) Flexible Grazing Lease, including evaluation of the natural resources to ensure achievement of land management goals and objectives.
• Help to coordinate land resource utilization for multiple users to ensure sustainable productivity and protection of sensitive areas and other natural resources.
• Aid in evaluating hunting markets for various ecological range sites occurring on PUF lands, current hunting rates, and the wildlife resource annually to determine harvest recommendations and rate adjustment.
• Assist in the management and budgeting of available local, state, and federal funding programs to implement grazing and wildlife improvement projects to promote quality land stewardship.
• Conduct aerial wildlife surveys via helicopter throughout the year, write reports, and make harvest recommendations based on survey observations.
• Perform lease inspections on the grazing leases, assemble data, draft reports with corrective action as necessary, and monitor the completion of required action plans.
• Assist in the evaluation of the rangeland, including soil and vegetation, to establish proper grazing management practices, stocking rates, and recommendations to lessees.
• Routinely meet with grazing lessees across University Lands to develop professional relationships, maintain communication, and provide information regarding acceptable practices on PUF lands.
• Coordinate with other UL departments as needed to ensure compliance with UL leases and policies, along with federal, state, and local laws.
• Evaluate grazing lease improvement applications for cost-share programs and the subsequent implementation and completion of projects.
• Assist Surface Landmen and Surface Operations Specialists in monitoring oil field operations, including lease inspections, and aid in encouraging best management practices for infrastructure installation with minimum impact on the surface.
• Prioritize UL requests and maintain flexibility to adjust work schedule throughout the week.
• Collaborate and coordinate with various local, state, and federal agencies, such as General Land Office, Environmental Protection Agency, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, US Dept of Agriculture-Natural Resources Conservation Service, Texas Historical Commission, Texas Parks and Wildlife Dept, and US Fish and Wildlife, and stay apprised of their current rules and regulations and ensure the long-term health and productivity of PUF lands.
• Identify and mediate conflicts for mutually agreed solutions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in natural resource management, biology, wildlife management, or related field.
• Expertise in land management, conservation, and natural resource management.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in natural resource management, biology, wildlife management, or related field.
• Direct experience in related discipline.
• Exposure and technical knowledge of the oil and gas industry and knowledge of land resource management, land ownership, and stewardship in West Texas and the Trans Pecos region.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
• Knowledge of range and wildlife management, including conservation methods, techniques, and ecological dynamics as they relate to livestock and wildlife concerns. Appreciation of land stewardship and natural resources for sustainable economic benefits.
• Ability to research and analyze issues; understand agreements, legal terminology, and state statutes applicable to University Lands; evaluate complex issues and propose a range of solutions. Professionalism, good listening skills and judgment, timely responsiveness, and dependability are a must.
• Skilled in land use evaluation and planning for future natural resource projects.
• Must be detail-oriented, possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills, be willing to work on a multi-functional team to add value as a team member, and communicate effectively in both written and verbal communication. Must be proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, GIS applications, and in creating maps.

Working Conditions:
• Work is performed outdoors around oil and gas operations, pipelines, and other commercial facilities, utilizing multiple surveillance technologies and in a professional office environment with standard office conditions located in Midland, TX.
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.
• Driving a UT-owned vehicle is required.

Everything to do with raising deer. 
This position provides opportunities for full-time employment, summer jobs, and internships. 

This position will focus on implementing a diverse range of ecological restoration techniques and monitoring to support a broad landscape restoration project in the Altar Valley of southern AZ and is an ~6 month position from Nov-April.  Activities will involve extensive field work often in remote areas including: 1) Planting saguaro cacti to create habitat for wildlife, and measure and record data on individual saguaros and local habitat, 2) Erecting nest boxes on trees and tripods with ladders and hand tools, and cleaning, maintaining, and making small repairs to existing nest boxes, 3) Deploying native seed at restoration plots and pre- and post-seeding vegetation monitoring and data collection, 4) Assisting hand crews building erosion control structures of rock and brush, 5) Cleaning and purchasing field equipment, planning logistics, and communicating effectively with managers and contractors to foster efficient and safe implementation of field work, and 6) Travel and navigate overland with needed equipment and supplies and mapping structures to implement work and supervising a small field crew.  More details on some elements: 1) Transport, salvage, re-plant, and measure saguaro cacti at field locations. This will include some uprooting and transplanting of wild plants, and some transport and re-planting of nursery grown cacti. Map locations of plantings and measure cacti. Drive to field sites to plant saguaros and occasionally camp overnight. Prepare field equipment including slings, netting, wire cages, water and other materials to protect and transport plants. 2) Erect nest boxes on trees and tripods and transport boxes and other materials and tools into the field to foster box setup at selected locations. Use ladders and hand tools including saws and chainsaws to prepare sites for mounting boxes, then clean, maintain, and make small repairs to existing nest boxes or ones already set up. 3) Deploy native seed within restoration plots and areas near and away from erosion control structures and occasionally help build erosion structures of rock and brush. Complete pre- and post-seeding vegetation monitoring and data collection to document baseline conditions. Supervise and schedule field crew working with contractors, staff, and supervisors to assure efficient implementation of field work. Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience. Knowledge and past experience with ecological restoration, desert plants, plant identification, planting desert plants especially succulents, woodworking skills, overland navigation, and supervising a field crew focused on ecological restoration. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 1) Ability to traverse rugged often off-trail terrain and carry or wheel saguaros and other equipment and supplies with hand trucks, wagons, and AT vehicles to planting sites, 2) knowledge of native plants, landscaping, horticulture, erosion control, seeding, and experience planting and transplanting native plants esp. succulents, 3) ability to use hand and power tools such as hammer drills, drills, saws, chainsaw, 4) woodworking skills and ability to climb a ladder and work at heights >10 feet off the ground, 5) ability to interact with agency personnel, land managers, and contractors to facilitate safety and work in the field and implement and plan a diverse set of work. Per diem at $52.5-70/day for overnight work (~$500/month) will be included in addition to salary.   To apply send CV and cover letter as one PDF file (with your full name leading the PDF file name) highlighting relevant experiences via email with "Restoration Technician - Crew leader" as subject line to Aaron Flesch at flesch@arizona.edu  

This position will focus on implementing a diverse range of ecological restoration techniques and monitoring to support a broad landscape restoration project in the Altar Valley of southern AZ and is an ~6 month position from Nov-April. Activities will involve extensive field work often in remote areas including: 1) Planting saguaro cacti to create habitat for wildlife, and measure and record data on individual saguaros and local habitat, 2) Erecting nest boxes on trees and tripods with ladders and hand tools, and cleaning, maintaining, and making small repairs to existing nest boxes, 3) Deploying native seed at restoration plots and pre- and post-seeding vegetation monitoring and data collection, 4) Assisting hand crews building erosion control structures of rock and brush, 5) Cleaning and purchasing field equipment, planning logistics, and communicating effectively with managers and contractors to foster efficient and safe implementation of field work, and 6) Travel and navigate overland with needed equipment and supplies and mapping structures to implement work.  More details on some elements: 1) Transport, salvage, re-plant, and measure saguaro cacti at field locations. This will include some uprooting and transplanting of wild plants, and some transport and re-planting of nursery grown cacti. Map locations of plantings and measure cacti. Drive to field sites to plant saguaros and occasionally camp overnight. Prepare field equipment including slings, netting, wire cages, water and other materials to protect and transport plants. 2) Erect nest boxes on trees and tripods and transport boxes and other materials and tools into the field to foster box setup at selected locations. Use ladders and hand tools including saws and chainsaws to prepare sites for mounting boxes, then clean, maintain, and make small repairs to existing nest boxes or ones already set up. 3) Deploy native seed within restoration plots and areas near and away from erosion control structures and occasionally help build erosion structures of rock and brush. Complete pre- and post-seeding vegetation monitoring and data collection to document baseline conditions. Work with contractors, staff, and supervisors to assure efficient implementation of field work. Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience. Knowledge and past experience with ecological restoration, desert plants, plant identification, planting desert plants especially succulents, woodworking skills, overland navigation, and supervising a field crew focused on ecological restoration. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 1) Ability to traverse rugged often off-trail terrain and carry or wheel saguaros and other equipment and supplies with hand trucks, wagons, and AT vehicles to planting sites, 2) knowledge of native plants, landscaping, horticulture, erosion control, seeding, and experience planting and transplanting native plants esp. succulents, 3) ability to use hand and power tools such as hammer drills, drills, saws, chainsaw, 4) woodworking skills and ability to climb a ladder and work at heights >10 feet off the ground, 5) ability to interact with agency personnel, land managers, and contractors to facilitate safety and work in the field and implement and plan a diverse set of work. Per diem at $52.5-70/day for overnight work (~$500/month) will be included in addition to salary.  To apply send CV and cover letter as one PDF file (with your full name leading the PDF file name) highlighting relevant experiences via email with "Restoration Technician" as subject line to Aaron Flesch at flesch@arizona.edu   

Kodiak Regional Aquaculture Association has a seasonal position available at Kitoi Bay Hatchery (KBH) for the 2026 egg take season. This is an entry-level position and season length is August through the end of October. Applications will be accepted through August 21st, 2026 or until the position is filled. Applications are accepted through the email address below. 

Kitoi Bay Hatchery is a large and diverse Pacific salmon production facility (215 million pink, 36 million chum, 2.3 million coho and 850,000 sockeye salmon eggs) located on Afognak Island. This is a remote site approximately 25 miles north of the city of Kodiak, accessible only by floatplane or boat.

 

DUTIES:  Duties include a variety of remote salmon hatchery tasks relating to freshwater and saltwater rearing of fry and smolt, juvenile transfers, adult salmon handling and egg collection, incubation and egg care, cost recovery, and general facility upkeep. Candidates should be prepared for a dynamic work environment. Please call if you want to find out more!

 

QUALIFICATIONS: An interest or experience in fisheries, biology or related field. Maintenance or boat operation experience is desirable, but not required. Employees must be physically fit and capable of lifting and carrying 50 pounds for distances of up to 100 yards. This is a blue-collar type of position and will be labor intensive. Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions, work cooperatively in groups, or individually with little supervision. Must be capable of living in a remote setting with limited amenities. Must enjoy the outdoors!

 

WAGE/BENEFITS:  This available seasonal position is full time. Room and board provided; seasonal employees reside in a dorm-type bunkhouse with communal kitchen and living areas. Amenities include regular mail/freight service, phone, satellite internet, and exceptional outdoor recreational opportunities (fishing, hiking, and hunting) in the Kitoi Bay area.

¨       Salary: $17.55 to $19.50 per hour, DOE.  Annual performance merit increases. Positive performance will give preference for future hiring. Room and board provided.

¨       KRAA is offering up to $750 in travel reimbursement upon successful completion of agreed upon employment length.

¨       Paid flight to KBH from Kodiak at the beginning and end of term. Transportation costs to Kodiak will not be provided.