Duration of Appointment: This is a temporary excepted service position not‐to‐exceed 180 days. Employment may not exceed 180 working days in a service year. All qualified applicants, with or without Federal status may apply and be considered. Appointment to this position, however, will not convey permanent status in the Federal service.
 
Work Schedule: Full‐Time / Maxi Flex (40 hours per week), then potentially changing to an intermittent work schedule at the end of the field season.

Travel Required: Overnight travel of up to 3 nights per month may be required. Depending on the duty location selected, you still may be required to travel to other duty locations listed in this announcement to perform field work.

Relocation: Relocation expenses will not be paid.
 
What General Information Do I Need To Know About This Position?

This vacancy will close at 4 PM Pacific Time on 1/8/2024. Any application received by 4PM Pacific Time of the day the announcement closes, will be accepted and
considered. You are strongly encouraged to submit all required supporting documents at the time of application. Supporting documents will not be accepted once the vacancy announcement closes.

The field season is expected to start approximately April 1, 2024 and run through approximately July 1 or August 1, 2024, depending on position.

Please indicate all the duty locations that you are applying to on your application for this position:

‐ Fremont, CA
‐ Dixon, CA
‐ Suisun City, CA

Key Requirements

· Applicants must be U.S. Citizens.

· Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by background investigation.

· A valid state driver's license and safe driving record are required.

· Selectee subject to successful completion of a pre‐employment medical exam.

· Housing will not be provided.

· More requirements are listed under Qualifications and Other Information.

Major Duties
As a Biological Science Technician/Field Assistant with the U.S. Geological Survey, some of your specific duties will include:

Seeking technicians interested in waterbird research studies in San Francisco Bay and California’s Central Valley. Positions include assisting in nest searching for waterbirds (primarily terns and shorebirds) in San Francisco Bay or upland nesting dabbling ducks (mainly mallard and gadwall) in the Central Valley. Technicians will be selected for one of these two primary duties but may have the opportunity to participate in both.

The ideal applicant will have an interest in waterbirds, waterfowl, and/or wetland habitats and be able to work independently and as a team member to execute field research. In addition, must be willing to work long hours, including early morning, evening and some weekends as needed.

Performs one or more of the following duties:

Physical Demands: Work is physically demanding and includes walking, bending, climbing, and lifting of  equipment up to 45 pounds or more when in the field, sometimes during adverse conditions.

Work Environment: The work is performed in a laboratory or field environment. Field work involves moderate or sometimes extreme exposure to the discomforts of rain, cold/hot weather, and rapidly running or icy streams and rivers. Special safety precautions are required in many cases, and the employee may typically wear life jackets, special safety boots, waders, and special handling gear. If selected, you will be required to complete a pre‐employment physical, at Federal expense.
 
*Please note: the field work is conducted out in the wetlands and grassy areas.
 
Special Requirements For This Position:
 

Basis of Rating:
All applicants will be evaluated on the basis of education and experience (including unpaid or volunteer experience). Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Qualifications:
To qualify for a GG‐5 you need 9 months of field experience OR 3 years of sub‐professional work experience OR 3 years of college with courses related to the work of the position to be filled (equivalent to 90 semester/135 quarter hours) plus 3 months of lab or field work experience. Subprofessional experience consists of working as a technician or aid in the field or in a laboratory or similar environment.

Definitions of Experience:

Field Survey Party – Experience with a field survey party includes activity associated with making and recording geologic, hydrologic, biologic, or topographic field observations; collecting geologic, biological, or water samples for laboratory analysis; applying accepted data collection techniques and methods in the
performance of field work in support of scientific investigations; and using a variety of surveying instruments and electronic or mechanical instrumentation in the making and recording of field measurements and observations designed to collect data for physical/ biological science investigations. Only time actually spent in the field can be credited when qualifying individuals under the field party experience option.

Sub‐professional Experience – Sub‐professional experience is defined as technical work performed in support of field or laboratory investigations relating to the biological sciences, physical sciences, or closely related disciplines which provided basic knowledge or skills in gathering, recording, and assembling scientific or
engineering data; using scientific instruments to measure angles, degrees, weights, strengths, intensities, etc.; setting up and operating test apparatus, and manipulating quantitative data. Experience may include assisting professional employees with such duties as calibrating and operating measuring instruments mixing solutions,
making chemical analyses, setting up and operating test apparatus, and compiling and processing scientific data. Experience as a laboratory mechanic or in a trade or craft may be credited as experience when the work was performed in close association with physical or biological scientists or other technical personnel and
provided a good working knowledge of appropriate scientific principles, methods, and techniques.

Professional Experience – Professional work experience in the physical and biological sciences may be credited in lieu of or in conjunction with sub‐professional experience as defined above.

Please note that if qualifying based on education; unofficial transcripts MUST be submitted as part of the application in order to receive consideration.

You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the position by the closing date of the announcement.

Required Documents
If you are claiming veterans' preference you must submit a copy of your DD‐214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, by the closing date of this announcement. If you are currently on active military duty, you must provide documentation (e.g., campaign document, award citation, etc.), that verifies entitlement to veterans preference and that your character of military service is honorable. If you are claiming 10‐point veterans' preference, in addition to the DD‐214, you must submit documentation that supports your claim (e.g., an official statement from the Department of Veterans Affairs or from a branch of the Armed Forces certifying the existence of a service‐connected disability; or receipt of a Purple Heart). If you fail to submit any of the required documentation, you will not be granted veterans preference. Additional information on veterans' preference can be found in the VetGuide.
 
If this position requires specific educational course work to qualify, or if you are qualifying based in whole or part on education, you are required to provide all unofficial transcripts (undergraduate and graduate) course work, which includes semester hours earned and grade received, by the closing date of this announcement or you will be disqualified from further consideration.
 
Resume: You must show how your skills and experiences meet the qualification and requirements listed in the recruitment bulletin to be considered for the position.
 
Required documents may be emailed to werchr@usgs.gov.

Education
If this position requires specific educational course work to qualify, or you are qualifying based in whole or part on education, you are required to provide all unofficial transcripts (undergraduate, graduate, etc.) or list of course work, which includes semester hours earned and grade received, by the closing date of this announcement or you will be disqualified from further consideration. This proof may be faxed or emailed to the point of contact listed in this bulletin. Please ensure that all documentation is legible.

Education completed in colleges or universities outside the United States may be used to meet the above requirements. You must provide acceptable documentation that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. For more information on how foreign education is evaluated, visit: http://www.usgs.gov/ohr/oars/quals/foreign.html.

How to Apply
An email with your correctly formatted resume, and full unofficial transcripts must be emailed to werchr@usgs.gov by 4 pm PST on the closing date of this announcement (1/8/2024). If you fail to submit a complete application, you will not be considered for this position. Requests for extensions will not be granted.

Benefits
Temporary appointees expected to work at least 130 hours per month for at least 90 days will be eligible to enroll in a Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) plan. Individuals eligible under this rule receive the full government contribution to their premiums regardless of work schedule and will also be eligible to participate in the Flexible Spending Accounts and Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program. Temporary appointees are not covered by the Federal Employee Retirement System and are ineligible for Federal life, dental, or vision insurance.

Other Information
Under Executive Order 11935, only United States citizens and nationals (residents of American Samoa and Swains Island) may compete for civil service jobs. Agencies are permitted to hire non‐citizens only in very limited circumstances where there are no qualified citizens available for the position.

USGS employees are subject to Title 43, USC Section 31(a) and may not: (a) have any personal, private, direct or indirect interest in lands or mineral wealth of lands under survey; (b) have any substantial personal, private, direct or indirect interests in any private mining or mineral enterprise doing business with the United States; or (c) execute surveys or examinations for private parties or corporations.

DOI uses E‐Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E‐Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E‐Verify. The application contains information subject to the Privacy Act (P.L. 93‐579, 5 USC 552a). The information is used to determine qualifications for employment, and is authorized under Title 5, USC, Section 3302 and 3361.
 
The Department of the Interior (DOI) places a high value on diversity of experience and cultural perspectives and encourages applications from all interested eligible candidates. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) are fundamental principles that guide the Department and allow us to successfully achieve our mission.
 
Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case‐by‐case basis.
 
If you misrepresent your experience or education or provide false or fraudulent information in or with your application, it may be grounds for not hiring you or for firing you after you begin work. Making false or fraudulent statements also may be punishable by fine or imprisonment.
 
If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service Law.
 
Note:

 

Duration of Appointment: This is a temporary excepted service position not‐to‐exceed 180 days. Employment may not exceed 180 working days in a service year. All qualified applicants, with or without Federal status may apply and be considered. Appointment to this position, however, will not convey permanent status in the Federal service.

Work Schedule: Full‐Time / Maxi Flex (40 hours per week), then potentially changing to an intermittent work schedule at the end of the field season.

Travel Required: Overnight travel of up to 3 nights per month may be required. Depending on the duty location selected, you still may be required to travel to other duty locations listed in this announcement to perform field work.

Relocation: Relocation expenses will not be paid.

What General Information Do I Need To Know About This Position?

This vacancy is will close at 4 PM Pacific Time on 1/8/2024. Any application received by 4PM Pacific Time of the day the announcement closes, will be accepted and
considered. You are strongly encouraged to submit all required supporting documents at the time of application. Supporting documents will not be accepted once the vacancy announcement closes.

The field season is expected to start from approximately April 1, 2024 through September 1, 2024.

Please indicate all the duty locations that you are applying to on your application for this position:

‐ Fremont, CA
‐ Dixon, CA
‐ Suisun City, CA

Key Requirements

Major Duties
As a Biological Science Technician/Field Assistant with the U.S. Geological Survey, some of your specific duties will include:

Seeking technicians to lead waterbird research studies in San Francisco Bay and California’s Central Valley. Positions include assisting in nest searching for waterbirds (primarily terns and shorebirds) in San Francisco Bay or upland nesting dabbling ducks (mainly mallard and gadwall) in the Central Valley. Technicians will be selected for one of these two primary duties but will have the opportunity to participate in both.

The ideal applicant will have an interest, and experience in waterbirds, waterfowl, and/or wetland habitats and be able to work independently and as a team member to execute field research. In addition, must be willing to work long hours, including early morning, evening and some weekends as needed.

Performs one or more of the following duties:

Physical Demands: Work is physically demanding and includes walking, bending, climbing, and lifting of equipment up to 45 pounds or more when in the field, sometimes during adverse conditions.

Work Environment: The work is performed in a laboratory or field environment. Field work involves moderate or sometimes extreme exposure to the discomforts of rain, cold/hot weather, and rapidly running or icy streams and rivers. Special safety precautions are required in many cases, and the employee may typically wear life jackets, special safety boots, waders, and special handling gear. If selected, you will be required to complete a pre‐employment physical, at Federal expense.

*Please note: the field work is conducted out in the wetlands and grassy areas.

Special Requirements For This Position:

Basis of Rating:
All applicants will be evaluated on the basis of education and experience (including unpaid or volunteer experience). Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Qualifications:
To qualify for a GG‐6 you need 1 year and 9 months of field experience OR 4 years of sub‐professional work experience OR 4 years of college with courses related to the work of the position to be filled (equivalent to 120 semester/180 quarter hours) plus 3 months of lab or field work experience. Sub‐professional experience
consists of working as a technician or aid in the field or in a laboratory or similar environment.

Definitions of Experience:

Field Survey Party – Experience with a field survey party includes activity associated with making and recording geologic, hydrologic, biologic, or topographic field observations; collecting geologic, biological, or water samples for laboratory analysis; applying accepted data collection techniques and methods in the performance of field work in support of scientific investigations; and using a variety of surveying instruments and electronic or mechanical instrumentation in the making and recording of field measurements and observations designed to collect data for physical/ biological science investigations. Only time actually spent in the field can be credited when qualifying individuals under the field party experience option.

Sub‐professional Experience – Sub‐professional experience is defined as technical work performed in support of field or laboratory investigations relating to the biological sciences, physical sciences, or closely related disciplines which provided basic knowledge or skills in gathering, recording, and assembling scientific or
engineering data; using scientific instruments to measure angles, degrees, weights, strengths, intensities, etc.; setting up and operating test apparatus, and manipulating quantitative data. Experience may include assisting professional employees with such duties as calibrating and operating measuring instruments mixing solutions,
making chemical analyses, setting up and operating test apparatus, and compiling and processing scientific data. Experience as a laboratory mechanic or in a trade or craft may be credited as experience when the work was performed in close association with physical or biological scientists or other technical personnel and
provided a good working knowledge of appropriate scientific principles, methods, and techniques.

Professional Experience – Professional work experience in the physical and biological sciences may be credited in lieu of or in conjunction with sub‐professional experience as defined above.

Please note that if qualifying based on education; unofficial transcripts MUST be submitted as part of the application in order to receive consideration.

You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the position by the closing date of the announcement.

Required Documents
If you are claiming veterans' preference you must submit a copy of your DD‐214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, by the closing date of this announcement. If you are currently on active military duty, you must provide documentation (e.g., campaign document, award citation, etc.), that
verifies entitlement to veterans preference and that your character of military service is honorable. If you are claiming 10‐point veterans' preference, in addition to the DD‐214, you must submit documentation that supports your claim (e.g., an official statement from the Department of Veterans Affairs or from a branch of the Armed Forces certifying the existence of a service‐connected disability; or receipt of a Purple Heart). If you fail to submit any of the required documentation, you will not be
granted veterans preference. Additional information on veterans' preference can be found in the VetGuide.

If this position requires specific educational course work to qualify, or if you are qualifying based in whole or part on education, you are required to provide all unofficial transcripts (undergraduate and graduate) course work, which includes semester hours earned and grade received, by the closing date of
this announcement or you will be disqualified from further consideration.

Resume: You must show how your skills and experiences meet the qualification and requirements listed in the recruitment bulletin to be considered for the position.

Required documents may be emailed to werchr@usgs.gov.

Education
If this position requires specific educational course work to qualify, or you are qualifying based in whole or part on education, you are required to provide all unofficial transcripts (undergraduate, graduate, etc.) or list of course work, which includes semester hours earned and grade received, by the closing date of this announcement or you will be disqualified from further consideration. This proof may be faxed or emailed to the point of contact listed in this bulletin. Please ensure that all documentation is
legible.

Education completed in colleges or universities outside the United States may be used to meet the above requirements. You must provide acceptable documentation that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. For more
information on how foreign education is evaluated, visit: http://www.usgs.gov/ohr/oars/quals/foreign.html.

How to Apply
An email with your correctly formatted resume, and full unofficial transcripts must be emailed to werchr@usgs.gov before 4 pm PST on the closing date of this
announcement (1/8/2024). If you fail to submit a complete application, you will not be considered for this position. Requests for extensions will not be granted.

Benefits
Temporary appointees expected to work at least 130 hours per month for at least 90 days will be eligible to enroll in a Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) plan. Individuals eligible under this rule receive the full government contribution to their premiums regardless of work schedule and will also be eligible to participate in the Flexible Spending Accounts and Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program. Temporary appointees are not covered by the Federal Employee Retirement System and are ineligible for Federal life, dental, or vision insurance.

Other Information
Under Executive Order 11935, only United States citizens and nationals (residents of American Samoa and Swains Island) may compete for civil service jobs. Agencies are permitted to hire non‐citizens only in very limited circumstances where there are no qualified citizens available for the position.

USGS employees are subject to Title 43, USC Section 31(a) and may not: (a) have any personal, private, direct or indirect interest in lands or mineral wealth of lands under survey; (b) have any substantial personal, private, direct or indirect interests in any private mining or mineral enterprise doing business with the United States; or (c) execute surveys or examinations for private parties or corporations.

DOI uses E‐Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E‐Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E‐Verify. The application contains information subject to the Privacy Act (P.L. 93‐579, 5 USC 552a). The information is used to determine qualifications for employment, and is authorized under Title 5, USC, Section 3302 and 3361.

The Department of the Interior (DOI) places a high value on diversity of experience and cultural perspectives and encourages applications from all interested eligible candidates. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) are fundamental principles that guide the Department and allow us to successfully achieve our mission.

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

If you misrepresent your experience or education or provide false or fraudulent information in or with your application, it may be grounds for not hiring you or for firing you after you begin work. Making false or fraudulent statements also may be punishable by fine or imprisonment.

If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service Law.

Note:

The primary focus of the Conservation Planner is to work closely with Palouse CD Conservation Resource staff, local landowners, and conservation partners to develop and implement voluntary conservation plans. This position provides technical assistance, collects data, runs tools and models, helps write and manage/implement grants, maintains equipment, and conducts outreach to support voluntary conservation on private land. 

FTE: Full Time (40 hours/week)
Compensation: $22.45 - $29.18/hour (Depending on Experience)
Position Type: Regular (benefit eligible)

This position is funded through June 30, 2024, on grant-based funding and the position will continue if additional grant funding and/or financial support is obtained.

Bachelor’s degree in Natural Resources, Agriculture, Environmental Sciences, or closely related field.  Qualifying experience may substitute year-for-year for the education requirement.

Two (2) years of experience working with riparian restoration, livestock management, or dry-land production agriculture farms/farmers.

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Valid, unrestricted driver’s license.

Certified Conservation Planner.

Working knowledge of local, state, and federal conservation programs through Natural Resources Conservation Services currently available to landowners such as EQIP, CRP, CREP, etc.

Knowledge of dry land farming best management practices, soil health and residue and tillage management. 

Knowledge of watershed management, with an emphasis on streams and riparian zones and local plant communities and ecology.


Application Instructions

To apply, please click the link here. 

Please be prepared to submit a letter of interest, a resume and three (3) professional references. Applications that do not include both a letter of interest and resume will not be considered. Palouse Conservation District is an equal opportunity employer.

To view a full position description, please click the link here.

SBFC is excited to be hiring Wilderness Trail Crew Leaders and Assistant Crew Leaders for the 2024 season!

These are in-the-field leadership positions, planning and conducting 8 day trail maintenance hitches in the Selway-Bitterroot and Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness Areas, leading crews of SBFC Wilderness Ranger Fellows and volunteers. The work is hard, and the miles are often many, but the views, experiences and folks you will work alongside are truly special! Key dates, pay and benefits are:

Season: Mid April-Early October

Pay: $17/hr for Assistant Crew Leaders, $19/hr for Wilderness Trail Crew Leaders

Benefits: $32/day field reimbursement, .655 cents per mile reimbursement when driving personal vehicle, fixed $250/month health insurance reimbursement with proof of health insurance, potential for qualifying pre-season training reimbursement, $250 gear stipend. 

Both positions must be able to commit to working the entire season.

Minimum of 1 season of trail maintenance experience to apply for the Assistant Crew Leader position.

Minimum of 1 season of trail maintenance experience as well as 1 season of backcountry leadership experience to apply for the Wilderness Trail Crew Leader position.

Both positions require current first aid/cpr certification before the start of the season.

To find out more, and to apply, please go to https://www.selwaybitterroot.org/jobs

Ridgerunner Job Description:

 

Qualifications: 

·       Knowledge, skills and ethics of low impact backcountry hiking and camping practices.

·       Comfort with primitive, solitary, outdoor living and working conditions.

·       Good physical condition – able to hike with a 40 lb. backpack.

·       Public/customer service skills.

·       Professional appearance and attitude

·       Good communication skills (including oral, by phone, and written).

·       Long-distance hiking experience.

 

Housing stipend: $2,000 for the season will be provided to offset costs

 

Housing/Food/Transportation: Ridgerunners will camp at backcountry sites during work-days and some gear will be provided. Food and day-off housing will be on your own. Personal transportation is required to get to trail heads.

To Apply:  submit a letter, resume and references by email (“A.T. Ridgerunners” in subject line) to matcjobs@matc.org. Preference will be given to those applying by 1/31/24.

 

The Maine Trail Crew offers an opportunity to work in the beautiful Maine woods and develop skills applicable to the growing industry of trail building - whether you are simply looking for a fun, active summer job among a small group, or a steppingstone in your path to a career in the outdoor industry. The Trail Crew will build stone steps, waterbars, retaining walls, and other erosion control structures. The work you will complete on the iconic Appalachian Trail will be enjoyed by thousands of hikers for decades or centuries, and we expect applicants to embrace the mission of the Maine Appalachian Trail Club.  

 

The Crew Leader will train and supervise crew members, a team of five, in the field in trail reconstruction and backcountry camping. The Crew Leader will ensure safe and sanitary conditions at camp and work sites, assure that the crew is transported safely, and respond appropriately to emergency situations. Advanced training with stone cutting, stonework, rigging systems, and other trail work will be taught by Town 4 Trail Services, as well as training in CPR/First aid. Project locations will be at remote sections of the A.T. within the 100-Mile-Wilderness including Namakanta Stream, Fourth Mountain, and near White Cap Mountain. 

 

Days off housing will be rudimentary and bunk style. Having a personal vehicle for days off is essential as Maine is a rural state with limited public transportation. Sorry, no pets allowed.

 

 

Camping and bunk style housing, as well as food when on hitch is provided.

 

Dates:   May 22 – August 22, 2024

 

To Apply: submit a letter, resume, and three references by email (“Crew Leader” in subject line) to matcjobs@matc.org. 

 

Company: Colorado State University - Colorado Natural Heritage Program
Title: Botany Technician - Fort Collins, CO
Location: Fort Collins, CO
Full job description: https://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/137266
Apply by date for full consideration: 12/18/2023
Salary Range: $41,750 - $60,509

Position Summary:
Founded in 1870, Colorado State University is among the nation’s leading research universities and enrolls approximately 32,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Located an hour north of the Denver metro area, Fort Collins is a vibrant community of approximately 157,000 residents that offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a large city. Fort Collins is situated on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with views of 14,000 foot peaks, and offers access to numerous cultural, recreational, and outdoor opportunities.

The Colorado Natural Heritage Program (CNHP) is Colorado’s primary biological conservation information center housed within the Warner College of Natural Resources at Colorado State University. CNHP is a key player in Colorado’s conservation of open lands and maintains the only centralized conservation database in Colorado that includes plants, animals, and natural communities. The staff consists of approximately 30 highly experienced biologists and information managers with expertise in inventory, research, and monitoring of Colorado’s flora, fauna, plant communities, and conservation issues. CNHP serves a wide variety of users including federal, state and local agencies, consultants, environmental groups, non-government organizations, private landowners, and the public. CNHP’s annual revenue is approximately 4 million dollars and is generated from contracts and agreements through CNHP’s partners and clients. CNHP generally works on over 40 conservation projects per year.

The Botany Technician will work within the CNHP Botany/Vegetation Ecology Team to provide support on all aspects of team projects in Colorado and surrounding western states. This includes pre-field season logistics and planning, securing permission to access survey sites on public and private land, preparing field maps in ArcGIS, and preparing field supplies. Work during the summer field season will involve actively collecting field data and acting as a crew lead in the field.

The field work involves weed mapping and applying weed treatments, native seed collection, vegetation inventories, vegetation plot data collection, restoration research data collection and restoration project implementation, rare plant monitoring and surveys. This work will require using GPS units, topographic maps and/or navigation apps, driving to and from field sites and navigating to desired plant populations via paved roads, dirt roads, hiking trails, and off-trail travel through dense vegetation and across long distances. Data to be included for collection includes surrounding vegetation, plant population abundance, species identification, plant phenology, and/or habitat assessment, with attention to detail, and following set protocols. This position requires extensive travel and long days in the field.

Post-field season activities include quality control of field collected data, identifying collected plant specimens, entering field data, or working with interns and work studies to enter data, compiling data into CNHP field forms, analyzing data, the creation of geospatial data products, and report writing. Wrap-up may also entail processing collected native seed and herbarium specimens.

The Botany Technician will assist with proposal writing, temporary field staff hiring, field trainings, project reporting, and supporting other project tasks as needed with supervision. This position is supervised by the CNHP Botany/Vegetation Ecology Team Lead.

This staff person will have basic knowledge of weed species identification, knowledge of data collection equipment and methodology, and how to use a dichotomous key to determine plant species identification. The position requires extensive and frequent travel throughout the state of Colorado during the growing season and may also include travel to field sites in Wyoming, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, or other western states.

Required Qualifications:
• Completed B.S. or B.A. degree from an accredited university.
• At least six months of experience over 2 field seasons working with the Colorado Natural Heritage Program as an intern or technician.
• Completed at least 1 field hitch on the Air Force Academy Weed Mapping project, mapping and applying weed treatments successfully.
• Proficient with MS Excel, MS Word.
• Ability to work both independently and with a team of diverse individuals, ability to maintain effective working relationships, and be self-motivated.
• Demonstrated organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills; ability to handle complex tasks with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Willingness and ability to work long hours and unusual schedules, travel extensively during the field season, car camp, and hike long distances (up to 6+ miles/day) while carrying a heavy pack (up to 40 lbs).
• Willingness and ability to work with a positive attitude in field conditions that include exposure to inclement weather, rugged terrain, hot or cold weather (30–110° F), mosquitos, and poisonous plants, all while maintaining a strong commitment to team safety.
• A valid driver’s license is required.

Employee Benefits: 
Colorado State University (CSU) is committed to providing employees with a strong and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family. Visit CSU’s Human Resources website for detailed benefit plan information for permanent full-time and part-time faculty and administrative professional employees in the following University benefit areas: https://hr.colostate.edu/hr-community-and-supervisors/benefits/benefits-eligibility/ & https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-perks/.

Colorado State University conducts background checks on all final candidates.

CSU is an EO/EA/AA employer.

The Department of Marine Biology at Texas A&M University at Galveston invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure accruing position with a 9-month academic appointment (September 1, 2024 – May 31, 2025); however, the anticipated start date is August 1, 2024, to allow for onboarding, training and class preparation. Applicants will be considered for the faculty title of Instructional Assistant Professor in Marine Evolution and/or Developmental Biology.

The successful candidate will be expected to: 1) Develop curricula in evolutionary and developmental biology to be taught at the undergraduate and graduate levels. 2) Teach in the department’s undergraduate curricula and may be requested to rotate and teach select classes within the candidate's area of expertise. 3) The candidate is also expected to develop new undergraduate classes in their area of expertise and is encouraged to develop a study abroad class if suitable. 4) Provide service to the MARB department and university in the form of committee memberships. As years of service accumulate, the person will expand their service to include college-level and university-level participation, and to provide leadership on those committees. 5) Participate in mentoring programs, pedagogical, and career building workshops.

Summer and Fall, lead a crew of up to six Members in completing forest health, water quality, and/or sustainable outdoor recreation projects. Winter and spring, complete projects as a peer group and support operations. 

Dates: March 4; no end date

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:15 - 5:00

Age Requirement: 21+

VYCC engages young people in hands-on projects that benefit Vermont’s environment and communities. The work of a Conservation Crew may include trail construction and maintenance, carpentry and construction, water quality improvement, and/or forest management. Conservation Crew Leaders are essential to the success of any Conservation Crew and their efforts have a significant impact on habitat, water quality, and outdoor recreation in Vermont. 

Follow the link to learn more specifics: Positions – Vermont Youth Conservation Corps