Job Postings

Job Postings

If you have job announcements you would like posted on this page, send them to jobs@tws-west.org. Job listings will be posted for 3 months unless a closing date is listed on the job announcement.

There is also a jobs page on the national TWS web site at careers.wildlife.org

(Date indicates when each announcement was posted to the web site.)

19 March, 2023:  Region 5 State & Private Forestry Resource Assistant Positions, USFS

Apply Today! Join the Pacific Southwest Region (Region 5) State and Private Forestry

We are hiring student interns and recent graduates in resource assistant and natural resources opportunities. 

Benefits for all positions below include:

  • Weekly Stipend of $750-$850 per week
  • $1000 per month housing stipend
  • Hands on learning and job training experience
  • Site travel stipend eligible
  • 2-year direct hiring certificate with the Forest Service (with successful completion and 960 hours)
  • Health insurance option available at no cost to Resource Assistant
  • Mentorship for career and professional development

The following positions are currently open on MANRSS and MobileGreen websites.  You may access the vacancy announcement(s) at the following link(s). 

  • Urban and Community Forestry Resource Assistant – Apply Here!
    • Urban & Community Forestry technical, financial, and educational assistance
    • Location: Region 5 + PSW Region | 100% virtual but must reside in Hawaii
    • Start Date: Early Spring (ideally March or April) 2023
    • Internship Length: 12 months
  • California and Hawaii Climate Change Resource Assistant – Apply Here!
    • Focus: Climate change science, partnerships, outreach & extension
    • Location: Remote or Hilo, HI or Honolulu, HI
    • Start Date: June 11, 2023
    • Internship Length: 8 months
  • Forestry Assistant Resource Intern – Apply Here!
    • Focus: State & Private Forestry Cooperative Forestry Programs (Forest Stewardship, Rural Forestry Assistance, Emergency Forest Restoration Program and Forest Legacy) 
    • Location: The candidate may choose any location in Northern California, within a reasonable distance of a National Forest office. A bulk of the partner work is located in forests in both the Sierra Nevada and Coastal Mountain Ranges.
    • Start Date: June 11, 2023
    • Internship Length: 12 months
  • Natural Resources Program Intern – Apply Here!
    • Focus: Invasive Plant Management
    • Location: 100% remote, preferable if candidate resides in CA.
    • Start Date: June 11, 2023
    • Internship Length: 12 months
  • Natural Resources Program Intern – Apply Here!
    • Focus: Entomology/Forest Health
    • Location: Hybrid; remote work and in-person (San Bernardino, CA)
    • Start Date: June 11, 2023
    • Internship Length: 12 months

Join one of our webinars to learn more about working for the Forest Service. Webinars are typically interactive online seminars. Check out the sections below for more information. You can also review webinars that we previously recorded.

You may be prompted to download the free Microsoft Teams application. All webinars are available on-demand at the same link after the listed date.

Upcoming Webinars

  • Tips for Job Seekers: Wednesday, 3/29/2023 3–4 PM MDT — To register, visit “Tips for Job Seekers 3/29“
  • Find and Apply for Pathways Programs (Federal Internships): Wednesday, 3/29/2023 1-2 MDT — To register, visit this link
  • How to Write a Federal Resume: Wednesday, 4/5/2023 3–4 PM MDT — To register, visit “How to Write a Federal Resume 4/5“
  • Navigating USAJOBS: Wednesday, 4/12/2023 3–4 PM MDT — To register, visit “Navigating USAJOBS 4/12“
  • Eligibilities & Qualifications: Wednesday, 4/19/2023 3–4 PM MDT — To register, visit “E&Q 4/19“

Recently Recorded Webinars

Book a Virtual Consultation

We offer virtual consultations to help entry-level job seekers start their federal careers with the Forest Service. Our 30-minute voice and video chats are available through the Microsoft Teams application (available for free download to your preferred device). Book a virtual consultation with a national recruiter today!

19 March, 2023: Conservation Lands Manager, River Partners, Colusa, CA

Position Title:  Conservation Lands Manager

Location:  Colusa, California; Other locations considered

Status:  Full-time, Exempt

Start date:  Start date is flexible

Reports to: Acquisitions Director

A thriving future for California’s environment and communities requires bold vision, creative problem solving, and relentless determination. This is a critical decade for action and River Partners is growing our team of talented, tenacious change-makers to meet the challenge head on. Join us!  

Who We Are   

A tenacious nonprofit founded in 1998, River Partners brings life back to California rivers. We advance an innovative model of conservation that harnesses the power of restored riverways to create a thriving future for the state’s environment and communities.   

Blending modern farming practices, cutting-edge science, and diverse alliances, River Partners reforests and reconnects river landscapes and critical wildlife corridors at an unprecedented pace and scale. We’ve restored more habitat along impaired California rivers than anyone else in the western U.S., having led hundreds of projects across nearly 20,000 acres throughout California. Our efforts result in a suite of tangible wins for struggling wildlife, flood safety, climate resiliency, water conservation, healthy communities, and strong local economies.  

  We are growing fast and looking for passionate team members to help us increase our pace and scale of restoration.   

  Why We Do It   

Healthy rivers are essential for a vibrant California. They provide fresh water for growing our food, economy, communities, and wildlife found nowhere else. Rivers support more species and in greater numbers than any other ecosystem in California—making our state a worldwide biodiversity hotspot. Yet just 5% of our native riverside habitat remains. What’s left needs reviving.   

 The actions we take during this decade will decide California’s future. With their exponential benefits for wildlife, natural resources, and communities, healthy rivers are critical for a flourishing Golden State for generations to come.   

Why You Should Join Us  

River Partners offers competitive salaries and benefits, including comprehensive health care insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with immediate employer matching, paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance programs, other well-being benefits.  

We’re proud of our supportive culture and focus on work-life balance. 

Position Description:

River Partners owns and manages over 4,000 acres across the Sacramento and San Joaquin Valleys. Our Acquisitions Team is looking for someone to help us grow our network of conservation lands, manage our portfolio in wildlife-friendly farming and assist with transitioning lands out of production and into habitat. The Conservation Lands Manager reports to the Director of Acquisition. This position oversees the leasing and management activities on over 2,100 acres of River Partners’ conservation properties, including immediate management of 400 acres of walnut orchards in Colusa County, 1,000 acres of row-crop land in Yolo County, and up to 5 residential leases, 40 acres of almonds, and 2 dairy leases with 700 acres of wheat/corn rotation supporting the dairies in Stanislaus County. Within the first year, it is expected this portfolio of management will grow to up to 3,500 acres.  Some travel is required.

Essential functions and responsibilities of this position include:

Direct Responsibilities

  • Advertise, secure and manage leases and rentals on River Partners-owned properties (farms, orchards, residences, warehouses, etc.)
  • Advise Acquisition Team on relevant market trends for multiple types of crops across Central Valley, including average crop rental rates across counties.
  • Track property expenses, including taxes, mortgages, payroll, insurance premiums and maintenance costs, and understand and maintain property tax exemptions.
  • Understand and enforce use restrictions on River Partners’ properties.
  • Meet potential lessees, showing them the property and assessing their applications in accordance with appropriate laws; manage leases and troubleshoot issues as needed.
  • Hire and maintain a Real Estate Management Company to manage facilities rentals across River Partners’ portfolio (Inspect properties and arrange for repairs and new materials; Arrange contracts for maintenance, security and other ongoing services and manage disputes with these service providers where appropriate; Investigate and resolve property complaints and rental violations).
  • Oversee, manage, and administer public access to properties and hunting programs when applicable as defined by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife Fishing and Hunting Regulations (mammal/fish, etc.).

Support the Director of Acquisitions

  • Track transition of water rights ownership during property transaction.
  • Build network of regional agricultural real estate professionals, including realtors, private landowners, and appraisers and maintain positive productive relationships.
  • Obtain and review diligence for prospective properties (including appraisals, title reports, and Phase I/II).
  • Support effective transition of property from agriculture to restoration.
  • Receive and report on levee inspections and maintain communication with relevant water drainage coalitions.
  • Other duties as required.

Qualifications:

  • Candidates with a degree in business, agriculture, land use law, or resource management are encouraged to apply. Relevant work experience in land management, real estate and extensive familiarity with the agricultural sector may substitute for college degree.
  • Three years of appropriate work experience in property management/land management.
  • Experience with grant development or public agency interface preferred.
  • Proven ability to delegate and coordinate a series of tasks on a tight deadline.
  • Proven success in managing multiple simultaneous projects and deadlines while successfully meeting project objectives within budget.
  • Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite software.

Compensation:

Salary is commensurate with experience, anticipated to range between $80,000 and $85,000 annually.

Location:

The Conservation Lands Manager is based in Colusa, CA. Other locations may be considered.

To apply email your resume, cover letter and 3 references to:

Jobs@riverpartners.org, Subject:  Lands Manager

Application Deadline: 04/19/2023

Or send an application via mail to:

River Partners

Attn: Director of Acquisition

580 Vallombrosa Avenue, Chico CA 95926.

Please no telephone calls.

River Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

River Partners is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic

information, gender identity, religion, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with disability, or any other protected group status or non-job related characteristic as directed by law.

13 March, 2023: Early career positions, USFS

The following positions will be open on USAJOBS.gov between April 10 and 20, 2023. Once vacancy announcements go live, we will post each one on the MANRRS Conference webpage. Entry pay grades are GS-03 and 04 for current college undergraduates, or grades GS-05 and 07 for graduate students.

Intern Indefinite (Pathways Announcements)

    • Natural Resources Student Trainee: Job Series: 0499. Entry pay grades GS 03, 04, 05. Full performance level up to GS-09. Position Descriptions (PDs): PW0145, PW0147 and PW0149.
    • Administration and Office Support Student Trainee: Job Series: 0399. Entry pay grades GS 03 or 04. Full performance level up to GS-09. PDs: PW0060 and PW0062.

Recent Graduate (Pathways) and Merit Promotion

    • Social Scientist/Natural Resources Specialist: Job Series: 0101 or 0401. Entry pay grades GS 07. Full performance level GS-09. PD: FS5367.
    • Natural Resources Specialist: Job Series: 0401. Entry pay grades GS 05 or 07. Full performance level GS-09. PDs: FS5897 and FS5898.
    • Botanist: Job Series: 0430. Entry pay grades GS 05 or 07. Full performance level GS-09. PDs: FS2586 and FS2587.
    • Ecologist: Job Series: 0408. Entry pay grades GS 05 or 07. Full performance level GS-09. PDs: FS2394 and FS2395.
    • Realty Specialist: Job Series: 1170. Entry pay grades GS 05 or 07. Full performance level GS-09. PDs: FS5164 and FS5165.
    • Budget Analyst: Job Series: 0560. Entry pay grades GS 05 or 07. Full performance level GS-09. PDs: FS2568 and FS2569.
    • Administrative Assistant: Job Series: 0303. Entry pay grade GS 04 or 05. Full performance level GS-07. PDs: FS3596 and FS4576.
    • Resource Assistant: Job Series: 1101. Entry pay grade GS 05. Full performance level GS-07. PD: FS3383.
    • Information Technology Specialist (CIO only): Job Series: 2210. Entry pay grade GS 05 and 07. Full performance level GS-11. PDs: FS2801 and FS2802.
    • Financial Analyst (CFO only): Job Series: 0501. Entry pay grade GS 05 and 07. Full performance level GS-09. PDs: FS3844 and FS3845.
    • Contracting Specialist (PPS only): Job Series: 1102. Entry pay grade GS 07. Full performance level GS-11. PD: FS6624.

13 March, 2023: Environmental Scientist, Caltrans District 4, Oakland , CA

Caltrans District 4 Division of Environmental Planning and Engineering is currently recruiting for several Environmental Scientist positions based out of our Oakland, CA office. We are recruiting for Project Generalists who focus primarily on writing environmental documents pursuant to NEPA and CEQA and Project Biologists who focus on conducting field reviews, habitat assessments for threatened and endangered species, writing technical studies, and obtaining regulatory permits from various state and federal regulatory agencies. Our staff also have several opportunities to work on current issues and special topics, such as wildlife crossings, fish passage improvement projects, sea level rise adaptation, increasing use of drones in environmental surveys, bat conservation, and more.

The final filing deadline is March 31.  If you have any questions about the state job hiring process, please reach out to the hiring contact listed in the job posting. 

https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=358942

Environmental Scientist monthly salary range (plus benefits)

$4,145.00 – $5,132.00 A

$5,037.00 – $6,250.00 B

$6,375.00 – $7,926.00 C

13 March, 2023: Wildlife Biologist, California Tahoe Conservancy, South Lake Tahoe

The California Tahoe Conservancy is hiring!

Here is a wonderful opportunity to live, work and play in the beautiful resort community of South Lake Tahoe!  Enjoy the benefits of a small-town commute, free parking, fresh mountain air and working for a small agency where your creative thinking and skills are needed. 

The California Tahoe Conservancy is a state agency within the Natural Resources Agency of the state of California.  The Conservancy’s jurisdiction spans the California side of the Lake Tahoe Basin and covers approximately 236 square miles. This service area includes the City of South Lake Tahoe and portions of El Dorado County and Placer County.

The Conservancy is currently recruiting for a Wildlife Biologist (classification Environmental Scientist).  The Wildlife Biologist works under the direction of the Landscape Resilience Supervisor to perform tasks related to monitoring, project development, and implementation to preserve, protect, and enhance wildlife and other native biological populations and habitats in the Lake Tahoe Basin.

Salary range:  $4,145.00-$7,926.00

Apply online through you CalCareer account:  Job Seekers (ca.gov)

Minimum qualifications: Environmental Scientist Series – CalHR

The Environmental Scientist exam is available online: CalCareers

Job Posting: CalCareers

To be considered for the first round of interviews, it is recommended that you submit your application by March 24, 2023.

Human Resources contact:  Stefanie Melendez, 530-318-8584 or stefanie.melendez@tahoe.ca.gov

Hiring Manager: Whitney Brennan, 530-307-8398 or whitney.brennan@tahoe.ca.gov

Office location: 1061 Third Street, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

13 March, 2023: Freshwater Mussel Technician, Xerces Society Inc, Oregon

JOB TITLE: Freshwater Mussel Technician

LOCATION: Based in Oregon, majority of work sites located in central Oregon, with additional travel to sites in Washington state.

COMPENSATION: $22 per hour, commensurate with qualifications

JOB START DATE: Approximate start date June 1, 2023

APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 31, 2023

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

All applications must be submitted via our application website at: http://bit.ly/xerces-jobs

We are committed to creating a more diverse workforce that is welcoming to all employees and the communities we serve. As part of the application process, please be prepared to answer a brief essay question (1,000 characters or less) in which you describe some ways you might help Xerces collaborate with diverse audiences or historically excluded communities in this role.

Xerces is happy to provide accommodations for the job application process if needed. If you need an accommodation to complete the job application process, please email reasonable.accomodation@xerces.org.

JOIN US!

Come join a team of conservation professionals at the Xerces Society who are dedicated to protecting some of the world’s most important animals. We are seeking a motivated expert who can join our team of Endangered Species conservation biologists to support the freshwater mussel conservation program.

At Xerces, we harness the knowledge of scientists and the enthusiasm of the public to implement conservation programs. We take action by helping farms and public agencies develop conservation plans for pollinators and beneficial insects, producing ground-breaking publications on insect conservation, training thousands of farmers and land managers to protect and manage habitat for beneficial insects, protecting endangered species and their habitat, and engaging the public to raise awareness about invertebrates found on farms, forests, prairies, deserts, streams, wetlands, towns and cities. Our methods focus on habitat conservation planning, education, scientific analysis, advocacy, and applied research to conserve invertebrates, such as bees, butterflies, mollusks, and fireflies.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

The position will consist mainly (95%) of conducting fieldwork in rivers and streams throughout Oregon and Washington, which will require the employee to drive a vehicle from their location to field sites. The majority of field sites are located in central Oregon. Duties will be primarily focused on surveying for freshwater mussels in central Oregon, with additional duties to support research and conservation efforts elsewhere in Oregon and Washington. Data collection will require snorkeling and wading in order to conduct visual and tactile surveys for freshwater mussels. The position will report to the Xerces Society’s Freshwater Mussel Program Lead (Portland, OR office) and work in collaboration with other Endangered Species team staff and federal, tribal, and state land management and wildlife agencies.

The successful candidate must have prior experience snorkeling and be able to swim, carry 30 pounds using a backpack, walk over uneven terrain, and be comfortable working long hours in the field as part of a team. Prior experience collecting and identifying freshwater mussels, paddling boats such as kayaks, canoes, or rafts, and driving unimproved roads is preferred. Applicants with SCUBA, wilderness first aid, and/or swift-water rescue certifications is also preferred. Successful candidates will be required to pass an in-water safety training upon hiring.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Working as a team with the Xerces Society Endangered Species Program staff, the successful applicant will:

  • Assist with and/or lead fieldwork in a crew of 2-4 people.
  • Conduct surveys for freshwater mussels, by snorkeling, wading, or boating in rivers and streams of variable sizes.
  • Complete in-water safety training.
  • Collect, record, and report data from paper forms and field notes, including completing data entry using electronic spreadsheets.
  • Communicate with public land managers about the project and coordinate survey access, and work respectfully with private landowners and public agency staff while surveying on or near their property.
  • Hike off-trail up to 2 miles through dense vegetation or on steep slopes if necessary to access sites.
  • Participate in multi-day overnight travel and camping at remote field sites Monday through Friday during the period of employment.
  • Navigate and drive to field sites on unimproved roads and through use of a GPS unit or mapping application.
  • Follow all applicable Xerces Society policies, including those related to overnight and remote fieldwork and in-water fieldwork.

STATUS & SCHEDULE: This is a temporary position, scheduled to work ~ 40 hours/week from June 1st 2023 to September 30, 2023

BENEFITS: This temporary position is eligible for Paid Time Off benefits, but not for health or disability insurance benefits.

TERMS: The Xerces Society is an at-will employer. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

MORE INFORMATION: For more information on the Xerces Society and our programs, please see our website: www.xerces.org

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

All applications must be submitted via our application website at: http://bit.ly/xerces-jobs

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Xerces Society is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

PRIORITY REFERRAL OF PROTECTED VETERANS

We request priority referral of protected veterans for all openings with our organization. In order to be considered for employment, all applicants for employment with Xerces Society, apply through our Job Board. When referring or being referred as a candidate, including protected veterans, please refer them to this applicant site; http://bit.ly/xerces-jobs.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE:

REQUIRED

  • Experience conducting aquatic fieldwork in remote locations.
  • Prior experience snorkeling.
  • Ability and willingness to work collaboratively with other Xerces Society staff members and with a wide variety of partners, stakeholders, and diverse teams and constituents in a respectful, equitable, and inclusive fashion.
  • Working knowledge of common software applications (e.g., Word and Excel).
  • Ability to work in inclement conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and around biting or stinging insects.
  • Ability to follow policies that promote a safe working environment, including making informed, collaborative judgement calls in changing environments.
  • Follow oral and written directions and perform routine and repetitive work in a punctual, organized, and dependable manner.
  • Maintain a professional relationship with coworkers, landowners, and collaborators.
  • Safely operate non-motorized watercraft in flowing water.

PREFERRED

  • Prior experience with paddling and navigating a boat, such as a kayak, canoe, or raft.
  • Previous mussel survey and species identification experience (training will also be provided to the successful candidate).
  • Familiarity with ArcGIS mapping software and experience navigating and using a GPS unit.

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED

  • A two-year degree (or higher) in fisheries, wildlife biology, biology, natural resource management, ecology, entomology, or similar
  • OR a high school diploma/GED and two years’ experience in a technician role or similar employment (please describe in your application).
  • Valid driver’s license in the United States and a motor vehicle records check allowing employee to be insured under Xerces corporate liability insurance.

PREFERRED

  • SCUBA, wilderness first aid, swift-water rescue certifications.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Be able to perform the following with reasonable breaks and/or reasonable accommodations:

  • Willingness and availability for multi-day overnight travel and camping at remote field sites Monday through Friday during the period of employment;
  • Ability to swim in open and flowing water;
  • Conduct fieldwork in flowing water, utilizing snorkeling equipment and techniques;
  • Successfully complete an in-water safety training, including a swim test;
  • Ability to hike off-trail up to 2 miles through dense vegetation or on steep slopes if necessary to access sites;
  • Move and transport supplies, materials, and equipment weighing up to 30 lbs using a backpack for distances up to 2 miles;
  • Work outdoors in the field, including in water, for 8-10 hours per day under potentially adverse weather or field conditions;
  • Frequently traverse across uneven, slippery or rough terrain, slopes, rangeland, agricultural roads and fields, unpaved roads and walkways, and unimproved trails for periods of 8-10 hours;
  • Drive a vehicle for periods of up to 8 hours;
  • Able to paddle a boat such as kayaks, canoes, or rafts;
  • Operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a telephone, copy machine, and computer printer for periods of 1-8 hours.

Apply Here: https://www.click2apply.net/mXqDBxi5jK6loIXybS4jLP

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13 March, 2023: Outreach for Forest Wildlife and Terrestrial Biologist, Gifford Pinchot NF, Vancouver WA

An opportunity to lead the Gifford Pinchot’s wildlife and terrestrial habitat program. The Forest includes Mt. Adams and Mt. St. Helens National Volcanic Monument. This position oversees the Forest’s wildlife and botany programs, works extensively with state, federal, and NGO partners to implement habitat restoration work, species monitoring, and species recovery actions for the Northern Spotted Owl among other species. The Gifford Pinchot’s Forest Headquarters are located in Vancouver Washington on the historic Fort Vancouver National Historic site adjacent to downtown Vancouver. The outreach notice for both the permanent and detail opportunity (hybrid virtual and in person) is attached, and please send any questions or outreach responses to Josh Chapman, NR Staff Officer at joshua.l.chapman@usda.gov by March 24th.

You can also respond using the FS outreach database (for Forest Service Employees): https://apps.fs.usda.gov/hrm/outreach/Outreach?id=7982B64380E34142BE2CC342DCA6F9EA or via this link for other agency employees: https://fsoutreach.gdcii.com/?id=7982B64380E34142BE2CC342DCA6F9EA.

Link to Outreach Form

13 March, 2023: Wildlife Biologist, Ocala National Forest, Umatilla, Florida

Wildlife Biologist

GS-486-11

Permanent Position

Temp Promotion

Detail – NTE 120 days

National Forests in Florida

Ocala National Forest, Seminole RD – Umatilla, Florida      

The National Forests in Florida may soon be advertising to fill a permanent Wildlife Biologist position for the Ocala National Forest in Umatilla, Florida.  We are also considering Temp Promotion or Detail opportunities.  This is a very dynamic and busy district that will provide you with a challenge but will also be very rewarding. 

The National Forests (NFs) in Florida consist of a Supervisor’s Office and three National Forests.  The Supervisor’s Office of the NFs in Florida is in Tallahassee FL, a metropolitan area rich in multicultural history; the Apalachicola NF is closest to the Supervisor’s Office, the Osceola NF is only about a two-hour drive, and the Ocala NF is approximately a three- hour drive. These national forest lands span almost 1.2 million acres in north and central Florida along with managing the 1,000-mile Florida National Scenic Trail, which is one of 11 national scenic trails in the United States.

About the Position

This position serves as the lead for the Ocala National Forest Wildlife Program and supervises two GS-09 Wildlife Biologists, one GS-09 Aquatic Ecologist, and one GS-07 Wildlife Technician. Highlights of this program area include the management of multiple federal threatened and endangered species including the Red-Cockaded Woodpecker and Florida Scrub-Jay.  The Wildlife program area on Ocala is also responsible for: the Non-Native Invasive Species (NNIS) management program; management of multiple first magnitude springs and thousands of acres of freshwater lakes and ponds; managing bear-human conflicts in concert with the state; and coordinating land management activities with the timber, silviculture, and fire staff areas. 

Major Duties:

Provides guidance for the development of wildlife management plans and/or habitat management plans. Reviews and recommends habitat management and improvement plans for technical soundness and adequacy in meeting overall wildlife management objectives. Ensures plans are implemented. Inspects habitat improvement projects for compliance with approved plans and recommends habitat protection or improvements. Prepares project work plans and coordinates project work with other Unit personnel taking into consideration wildlife habitat requirements in relation to other multiple-use management of forest and range activities.

Responsible for developing the annual program of work for assigned area. Ensures other program objectives are considered with the wildlife program. Plans and executes administrative studies and surveys to obtain information on the effects of forest management on wildlife populations, harvest, and movements. Correlates wildlife management with other resource uses such as timber, recreation, and minerals management. Plans, organizes, and implements wildlife habitat management programs, with emphasis on maintaining and enhancing biodiversity. Coordinates wildlife management activities with other resources. Recognizes problems that may develop and recommends preventative or mitigative actions. Participates on interdisciplinary teams for evaluating the impact of Forest Service or non-Forest Service activities on National Forest lands. Reviews Out-Service reports and requests information pertinent to the wildlife resource and prepares recommendations or reports. Reviews Environmental Assessments to determine the adequacy of coordination of wildlife needs. Provides the analysis needed to assess the effects of management activities on Fish, Wildlife and Plant Resources and documents this analysis in an Environmental Assessment.

Prepares or reviews biological evaluations for threatened, endangered or sensitive species. Monitors wildlife program activities, such as a monitoring program for selected wildlife species to measure response to management activities, including annual surveys to determine the status of endangered, threatened, sensitive, and other wildlife species, and animal damage surveys. Prepares reports with recommendations as required. Provides leadership in inventories and evaluation of habitat conditions and needs for upland game, small game, big game, waterfowl, furbearers, and non-game species. Conducts and monitors special studies on the habitat of unique, rare, threatened, and endangered species. Makes recommendations for habitat protections. Provides assistance in preparing and reviewing environmental assessments and environmental impact statements affecting wildlife resources. Participates in the formulation and evaluation of alternatives and in the development of final recommendations. Provides functional assistance to other unit personnel to determine current progress in meeting planned programs and objectives, effectiveness of training, and opportunities for cooperative work. Develops or provides input into the annual program of work determining budgeting and staffing needs. Develops and implements wildlife interpretative programs and other means to promote the Fish and Wildlife programs on the unit.

THE DISTRICT:

The Ocala National Forest is located in North Central Florida between the Ocklawaha and St. Johns Rivers. Encompassing approximately 383,000 acres, it is the southernmost forest in the continental United States and protects the world’s largest contiguous sand pine scrub forest. Despite its high, dry, central scrub ridges, the Ocala National Forest is rich in water resources with more than 600 lakes, rivers, and springs.

The Ocala National Forest actively manages 3 globally imperiled ecosystems through a variety of vegetation management actions. Endemic and rare species recovery requires long-term flexible and integrated resource projects and partnerships. The district burns approximately 35-50K acres a year in support of the wildlife and hazardous fuels programs. Watershed protection/restoration projects are ongoing to protect the water quality of four major springs and provide clean water recharge to sustain Central Florida’s large and growing population.

The forest hosts a variety of recreation, scenic and historic areas. The recreation activities are as diverse as the environment, from canoeing in wilderness waterways to swimming in crystal clear constant 72° springs. Visitors can enjoy year-round camping, picnicking, fishing, birding, hiking, bicycling, horseback riding and four-wheeling on designated Jeep and ATV trail systems.

Within a sea of dense sand pine and scrub oaks, longleaf pine islands provide a different view with open park-like stands of trees over a diverse grassy groundcover. Wildlife species of interest include the Florida scrub-jay, indigo snake, gopher tortoise, sand skink, red-cockaded woodpecker, striped newt, and Florida black bear.

For additional information about the Ocala National Forest please visit:  Ocala National Forest – Home (usda.gov)

To Express Interest In This Position:

  • ‘Respond’ to the notice in the Outreach Database.
  • Email your resume and the completed outreach form (below) to John Dunlap, Forest Biologist p.dunlap@usda.gov
  • In the subject line please reference “Ocala Wildlife Biologist Outreach”
  • Privacy Notice: special hiring authorities may potentially require your personal information.

For more information about this opportunity, please contact John Dunlap, 850-545-8573 john.p.dunlap@usda.gov

When available, the vacancy announcement for this position will be advertised at https://www.usajobs.gov/.

https://fsoutreach.gdcii.com/Outreach – Website to search for Current and Upcoming Forest Service Job Opportunities

Link to Outreach Form

 

6 March, 2023: Ecological Restoration Summer Internship, River Partners, Modesto, Chico, Sacramento, or San Diego CA

Position Title: Ecological Restoration Summer Internship

Location: Modesto, Chico, Sacramento, or San Diego CA

Status: Full-time, hourly

Dates: 6/2023 through 8/2023, start date flexible

Duration: 8 weeks, possibility of extension

Reports to: Restoration Biologist

A thriving future for California’s environment and communities requires bold vision, creative problem solving, and relentless determination. This is a critical decade for action and River Partners is growing our team of talented, tenacious change-makers to meet the challenge head on. Join us!  

What We Do: 

We give new life to river landscapes that protect communities from damaging floods, support diverse wildlife populations, and connect people to water. We design and deliver large river restoration projects across California, using bulldozers and tractors, tablets and binoculars, all for the benefit of communities and natural resources. As the largest habitat restoration contractor in western North America, we are gearing up to head back to work as community-based, green economic stimulus.  

Organizational Summary:

River Partners helps local communities revitalize rivers across the state of California. We are a private, non-profit organization with offices in Chico, Sacramento, Turlock, and San Diego. As a project-focused company, we believe in the power of demonstrating environmental improvement through large-scale river restoration and empowering others through partnership and collaboration. 

Position Description:

The Restoration Scholar Intern works as part of River Partners’ Science Team to support, implement, and monitor our habitat restoration projects on California’s rivers. This position provides a great opportunity to learn about large scale horticultural restoration, vegetation monitoring techniques, riparian ecology, GIS applications, and riparian plant and animal identification. Restoration Scholars spend time hiking outdoors collecting and analyzing plant and wildlife data within our adaptive management framework to help design better habitat restoration projects in the future.  

This position requires long strenuous days monitoring vegetation in the summer heat, data entry and management, and a self-directed research project pertaining to riparian restoration.  

Forty-hour workweeks will be expected and early morning workdays starting at 6 am are not uncommon for this position. During the summer months River Partners works 4, 10-hour days each week. Housing is not provided.  

Qualifications:

  • Applicant must be a student (or recent graduate) pursuant of a degree and hold a valid driver’s license.
  • Successful applicants must possess the ability to hike long distances over rough terrain often in summer temperatures exceeding 90 degrees (F).
  • Ability to take direction, work independently, possess a strong work ethic, and maintain a willingness to learn and a desire to gain experience.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Previous field experience is desirable, but not required.
  • Preference will be given to applicants who have a connection to the Central Valley and places that River Partners works, a knowledge of native and invasive riparian plants and wildlife, experience with handheld GPS units and GIS software, and experience with data entry (using excel, ArcPad, ArcGIS) and data management.

Compensation:

The rate for this position is $15.50/hour. 

To Apply:

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references in a PDF saved with applicant’s last name and location applying (i.e., Last name, Chico Ecological Internship2023) to jobs@riverpartners.org.

Application Deadline: 04/14/2023  

 If you are interested in applying or want to learn more, please visit our website:  https://riverpartners.org/about–us/careers/

River Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

River Partners is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, religion, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with disability, or any other protected group status or non‐job related characteristic as directed by law.

6 March, 2023: Hiring Student Interns and Recent Graduates, US Forest Service

MANRRS 2023 Conference

The Forest Service will attend the 2023 MANRRS national conference and will hire students and recent graduates in the areas of Agriculture, Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Leadership, Natural Resources, Environmental Studies, and Business. These opportunities may lead to conversion into a permanent position once the Internship and Recent Graduate Programs are complete.

Participation and recruitment will be virtual and on-site from April 12-16, 2023 more details to follow.

Applicants do not need to attend to be at the MANRRS conference to apply.  Job vacancies is schedule to open April 10 through 20, 2023. Apply on USAJOBS.gov.

Eligibility Requirements

Pathways Intern candidates need to meet the qualification requirements consistent with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) qualification standards for the position being filled. In addition, the candidate must also meet the following eligibility requirements:

For more information on the student and recent graduate Pathways Programs, you can read the FAQs and check out the Forest Service Pathways Programs brochure.

Help Is Available

The How to Apply webpage has helpful information to help with the application process. 

To learn more about Region 5 – Employment (usda.gov) click here or watch our video to learn more about us We Are Region 5 and PSW

Virtual Job Seeker Consultations

The National Strategic Recruitment Team offers virtual consultations to help job seekers start their federal careers with the Forest Service. Our 30-minute voice and video chats are available through the Microsoft Teams application (available for free download to your preferred device). We’ll help you learn about current career opportunities and find resources for creating federal resumes, navigating USAJOBS, and understanding hiring eligibilities and qualifications. Book a virtual consultation with a national recruiter today!

Webinars

Join one of our webinars to learn more about working for the Forest Service. Webinars are typically interactive online seminars. Check out the sections below for more information.

You may be prompted to download the free Microsoft Teams application. All webinars are available on-demand at the same link after the listed date. 

Tips for Job Seekers

How to Write a Federal Resume

Navigating USAJOBS

Eligibilities & Qualifications

  • Wednesday, 4/19/2023 3–4 PM MDT — To register, visit “E&Q 4/19“

If you are interested in receiving updates about this hiring event, please sign up to our Job Seeker Database.          

2 March, 2023: Botanist, USFS Northern Region

See outreach for a group vacancy announcement for botany positions in R1. Please share widely!

Internal https://apps.fs.usda.gov/hrm/outreach/Outreach?id=81CB16C4BD9044E1A153A90D4DC131C5

External https://fsoutreach.gdcii.com/?id=81CB16C4BD9044E1A153A90D4DC131C5

 

27 February, 2023: GrizzlyCorps Fellowships

GrizzlyCorps is currently recruiting upcoming or recent college graduates for our 2023-2024 service year. Each year, we place thirty-five fellows in rural California communities for an 11-month fellowship to provide fieldwork and support in capacity-building projects for local environmental organizations. Current GrizzlyCorps members are working on projects involving community outreach, education, research, conservation, farmland restoration, carbon farming plans, and wildfire resilience plans, as well as a variety of other fieldwork or administrative projects. 

Our Priority Application is due on MARCH 31st, and those interested in applying for our 2023-2024 service year can apply here: grizzlycorps.org/fellows. 

This flyer has more information about the program and the requirements for our fellowship.

This flyer is for our first info session on March 8th, at 4PM PST with the link to register for the Zoom here. 

Please feel free to contact grizzlycorps@berkeley.edu for any additional questions.

21 February, 2023:  Associate Wildlife Biologist/Regulatory Specialist, EMC Planning Group, Monterey, CA

Located in Monterey, California, EMC Planning Group Inc. has provided award-winning land use planning, design, land use entitlement, resource assessment, and environmental services to both public and private clients for over 44 years. A detailed description of the services we provide, our company culture, and sample projects can be found at our website: www.emcplanning.com. 

We are currently seeking an Associate Wildlife Biologist to provide consulting services on a wide variety of projects throughout coastal and central California. Duties will include general biological field surveys, focused surveys/habitat assessments for special-status wildlife species, jurisdictional wetland and waterway delineation, regulatory agency coordination/permitting/compliance support, preparation of resource technical reports and CEQA/NEPA biological resource impact analyses.

Qualifications for the position include a B.S. or B.A. in biology, ecology, natural sciences, or another relevant field; a Master’s degree is preferred. The candidate must have a minimum of two years of experience as a biological consultant in California. CEQA/NEPA compliance experience is required. Mitigation site planning, restoration planning, permitting, and monitoring experience are a plus.

We are looking for a biologist with clear and concise technical writing competency, proven project management and budget tracking abilities, strong proposal preparation/client interaction and marketing skills, regulatory agency permitting knowledge, and extensive field experience with wildlife species found in coastal and central California. The ideal candidate will possess patience, flexibility, and enthusiasm; have advanced computer skills, habitat mapping and GPS capability, and private biological consulting experience. We are looking for a team player with a professional attitude and cooperative communication style. 

For consideration, please email your resume to robinson@emcplanning.com. Position and salary DOE. Position is available immediately in Monterey, California.

 

6 February, 2023: Seasonal Biologist, McCormick Biological, Inc., Bakersfield, CA

McCormick Biological, Inc. (MBI) is a biological consulting firm based out of Bakersfield, CA, that specializes in the biological resources of the San Joaquin Valley and surrounding areas. We are seeking applicants for several temporary positions available on or after April 15, 2023 and ending on or before September 30, 2023. Applicants do not need to be available for the entire period; however, availability for the majority of the period will increase an applicant’s competitiveness for a long-term position. Graduates or students majoring in biology, environmental science, or related fields who have completed at least their sophomore year are encouraged to apply. Start and end dates can be flexible, depending on availability.

General Job Description:
Under the direct supervision of experienced staff, seasonal employees will work on teams to conduct transect surveys following agency-approved methods for the detection of state- and federal-listed species including, but not limited to, blunt-nosed leopard lizard (Gambelia sila). In-house and field training will be provided. Duties may also include general maintenance/preparation of field equipment and other administrative tasks as assigned.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:
• Work will be conducted in both field and typical office environments.
• These positions are based in Bakersfield, CA, but field sites may be distributed throughout the San Joaquin Valley.
• Field work may be pre-scheduled up to 1-week in advance, and crew departure times will be coordinated by crew leaders the day before field work is conducted.
• Field work will be completed over an 8-hour work day. Overtime (more than 8 hours in a day) may be requested to accommodate for longer travel times to specific field sites. MBI offers no minimum guarantee of work hours.
• Transect surveys will consist of hiking up to several miles per day in intense sun.
• Field attire appropriate for hiking is required (e.g., shirts with sleeves, long pants, hat, sunglasses, and hiking boots). Many field sites require additional personal protective equipment (PPE) including, but not limited to, high-visibility vest, safety glasses, fireresistant clothing, steel-toed boots, hard hats, and H2S monitors. All required safety equipment will be provided by the employer.
• Potential hazards in the field may include high temperatures, poor air quality, uneven terrain, biting insects, rattlesnakes, oil production equipment, and barbed-wire fencing.
• There is a 30-day unpaid break from work activities (July 16th through August 14th). During this time, opportunities for additional part-time work and/or continuing education may be provided by senior staff.
• Other tasks include, but are not limited to, maintaining/preparing field equipment (e.g., taking company vehicles through car wash, cleaning ice chests/binoculars/etc., bagging ice for field crews), disposal of trash, gathering recyclables, and shredding paper.

Required Qualifications:

• Possession of a valid state-issued driver’s license (or ability to obtain a license) is required.
• Reliable transportation to and from MBI’s office.
• Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of employment.
• Employment is conditional on successfully passing a drug test administered at an off-site laboratory.
• Position is subject to educational and criminal background check.
• A working cell phone for daily communications.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Graduation with or currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree from a 4-year college or university with emphasis in the biological sciences, ecology, or wildlife biology.
• Field experience with endangered and threatened species of the San Joaquin Valley. Emphasis on reptile species identification is a plus.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to operate a Windows-based computer for word processing, data entry, and/or accessing the Internet.
• Previous experience working in/around developed and undeveloped oil/gas facilities is highly desired.

Location:
• Bakersfield, CA

Type:
• Part-time hourly, Seasonal, Non-exempt
• General expectation is between 25 and 40 hours per week, (Monday-Saturday)

Pay:
• $16 – $22/hour, DOE

Benefits:
• These positions do not qualify for sick leave benefits (until minimum waiting period requirements have been met), health insurance, or other benefits afforded to full time regular employees at MBI.
• Employees will be provided with a $10 per month cell phone use stipend, subsidized field gear, and company vehicle transportation to and from field sites.
• Returning seasonal employees may be eligible for participation in Simple IRA plan, provided minimum qualifications are met.

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to contact@mcbioinc.com .
You will receive a confirmation email when your submission has been reviewed and further instructions will be provided at that time.

6 February, 2023: GIS Specialist, McCormick Biological Inc., Bakersfield, CA

Job Description

McCormick Biological, Inc. (MBI) is a biological consulting firm based in Bakersfield, CA, that specializes in central California. We are seeking applicants for a full-time regular position.

General Job Description:
Under the oversight of the Principal Biologist, the GIS Specialist will work independently to develop workflows, processes, and solutions for the integration, transformation and deliverables that meet the needs of the client and project. This role requires the ability to solve complex problems, make decisions regarding data processing and recommend the best path for data development.

General Responsibilities:
• Collaborate with a team of biologists to process data and graphics requests and define data needs, project requirements, and required outputs to meet client needs.
• Produce technically skilled and detailed solutions that include clear, complete, and accurate representations of spatial data using hardcopy and/or electronic media.
• Develop and implement processes to ensure quality control of data from spatial and tabular sources.
• Convert, migrate, and maintain databases for internal and external reference.
• Use geospatial data in the creation and production of GIS maps and data for reports and presentations to be used by staff and clients.
• Provide independent data interpretation while effectively maintaining data documentation.
• Create and modify GIS datasets, manage and maintain legacy GIS datasets, develop and implement GIS-based analyses supporting survey projects.
• Gather, analyze and integrate spatial data from staff and determine how the information can be displayed using GIS and Web applications with mobile capabilities.
• Compile data for statistics to incorporate into documents and reports.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:
• Work is primarily conducted in a typical office environment.
• Occasionally, field work may be required (less than 10%).
• Field attire appropriate for hiking is required, this includes shirts with sleeves, long pants, and hiking boots. Many field sites require additional PPE including but not limited to, high-visibility vest, safety glasses, fire-resistant clothing, steel-toed boots, hard hats, and H₂S monitor. All required PPE will be provided by the employer.
• Potential hazards in the field may include general construction area hazards, high temperatures, poor air quality, uneven terrain, biting insects, rattlesnakes, and barbedwire fencing, among others.

Required Qualifications:
• Professional experience of greater than 2 years with ArcGIS Desktop software and Collector for ArcGIS.
• Professional experience using Google Earth, Expert GPS or similar programs and working with KMZ and DWG files.
• Knowledge of and ability to assess spatial and non-spatial data, database models and client needs to develop data management solutions.
• Experience in techniques for collecting, managing, and sharing GIS data, and designing and maintaining GIS databases and other database formats, such as Microsoft Access.
• Ability to use and edit shapefiles and geodatabases (personal, file, and enterprise).
• Ability to manage and analyze geospatial data sourced from various collection methods.
• Experience with data modeling, scripting and coding as needed.
• Familiarity with standard cartographic methods, theories, and principles.
• Ability to reduce complex data management challenges to useful workflows, processes and methods in verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work flexible hours to accommodate biology staff field schedules.
• Exhibit initiative, responsibility, flexibility, and leadership.
• Employment is conditional on successfully passing a pre-employment drug screening.
• Position is subject to educational and criminal background check.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Graduation with or currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree from a 4-year college or university with emphasis in GIS, Geography, Biology, Environmental Studies, or a related field.
• Previous GIS work experience with a biological or environmental consulting firm or agency, including geospatial analysis in support of biological permitting, field surveys, construction compliance; and field data collection such as water features (wetlands and waterways) and rare, threatened, or endangered species occurrences or habitats.
• Experience using AutoCAD files.
• Expanded knowledge of GIS practices and methodology.

Location:
• Bakersfield, CA

Type:
• Full time hourly, Regular, Non-exempt
• General expectation is 40 hours per week, (Monday–Friday); overtime may be available

Pay:
• DOE

Benefits:
• Sick leave, health insurance, paid time off, Simple IRA plan, Continuing Education budget, etc.
• Cell phone use stipend of $10 per month and company vehicle transportation to and from field sites.

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to contact@mcbioinc.com .
You will receive a confirmation email when your submission has been reviewed and further instructions will be provided at that time.

 

30 January, 2023: Aquatic crew outreach, Eldorado National Forest

I am starting the outreach for 4 positions for seasonal American Conservation Experience (ACE) interns on our aquatic crew (3 crew members & 1 crew leader).  The work is focused mainly on amphibian surveys, but will entail a number of other things in support of our aquatic program on the Eldorado National Forest. 

Here are the links for information for the aquatics team lead and the aquatics tech positions.

30 January, 2023: Postdoctoral Scholar in Conservation, Fresno Chaffee Zoo

The Postdoctoral Scholar will assist PI Rory Telemeco with development and implementation of a fully-funded grant program to re-wild federal and California endangered Blunt-nosed Leopard Lizards (Gambelia sila) to relict San Joaquin Desert habitat in the Panoche Hills in central California. In the process, this person will lead efforts to quantify natural selection for a suite of fitness-relevant traits and monitor space use, in part using an automated radio-telemetry system. This person will also assist with the management of field teams composed of Conservation Interns, that will typically be college students. This position will have both field and laboratory elements, and opportunities to interact with the public as part of conservation-education programs. Funding is secured for 3 years.

Our comprehensive compensation package includes 100% employer paid Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, Employee Assistance Program, 401k with employer match, 10 Paid Holidays, Paid Sick, and Paid Vacation time on an accrued basis. The pay range for this position is $64,480 – $77,000. Offers will be based on the successful candidate’s experience.

To apply and view the full job description, go to https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=38001&clientkey=989E03768AF17AD5073630FBE5F820E7.  When applying, please provide a CV and cover letter describing your key qualifications. For additional information, please contact Rory Telemeco at RTelemeco@fresnochaffeezoo.org.  

23 January, 2023: Regulatory Specialist, Madrone Ecological Consulting, Citrus Heights, CA

The Citrus Heights office of Madrone Ecological Consulting, LLC has an opening for a regulatory specialist. The ideal candidate will have at least a BS degree in biological sciences or similar, and have five to seven years of experience (or more) in the environmental consulting industry or related government agency. Madrone is seeking a hard-working and dedicated mid-level or senior-level biologist and/or regulatory specialist with the desire to learn and grow with the company. Madrone services an array of clients that require assistance with project planning and compliance related to Sections 401 and 404 of the Clean Water Act, CDFW’s Streambed Alteration Agreement program and Incidental Take Permit (ITP) program, Section 7 and Section 10 of the federal Endangered Species Act, and local biological policies and regulations. The person filling this position will join our experienced team of biologists and regulatory specialists, and work directly with Madrone’s Principals and project teams. The candidate will work both with a team and independently to conduct a variety of field surveys and assessments, prepare biological reports, complete regulatory permit applications, and coordinate with agency staff. In this position you will work directly with clients and other project team members, and coordinate with agency staff to ensure our clients are served effectively. Madrone offers training and educational opportunities, and is looking for someone interested in joining our close-knit team and growing with our company. This is a unique opportunity to work at a small consulting firm under Principals that have 60+ years of collective industry experience, and that specializes in wetland and endangered species permitting. Madrone focuses on strategic planning and permitting that ensures our clients remain in compliance with applicable laws and regulations in a cost effective and timely manner. This position requires strong communication, writing, budgeting, organizational, and time management skills. Valid driver’s license and good driving record required.

Pay will be based on the level of experience, to be negotiated with candidate.

Background

Madrone Ecological Consulting, LLC. (Madrone), is a small consulting firm consisting of three Principals/Owners and approximately 10 staff members including biologists, regulatory specialists, and GIS specialists, each with diverse backgrounds and knowledge bases. We serve an array of private and public sector clients, and offer a range of services from planning-level investigations and surveys through regulatory permitting and construction support. We are committed to client service, and have therefore built many long-lasting relationships with our clients. Our small size makes Madrone a unique workplace, and many of our staff members have been with us for the long-term. Most of our staff, including biologists who regularly conduct fieldwork, are senior-level with 10+ years of experience. This provides a great opportunity for younger biologists to learn from existing team members, and also ensures high-quality biological surveys and products that can be relied on by regulatory staff for permitting efforts. We are seeking someone who shares our values and vision to join our team and grow with us into the future. Madrone is based in Citrus Heights, California, but offers potential remote or other flexible work location opportunities if the position allows.

We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and take pride in providing a balanced workload with excellent employee benefits, training opportunities, and the ability to tailor each staff person’s responsibilities to their individual skills, interests, and abilities to the maximum extent possible. Unlike many firms in the industry, we pay our staff overtime for any hours worked beyond a typical 40-hour/week schedule. Madrone pays 99% of our employee’s health insurance costs, and offers competitive vacation and sick leave, as well as a 401(k) plan that includes an employer contribution.

Biologist

The Citrus Heights office of Madrone Ecological Consulting, LLC (Madrone) has an opening for a biologist. The ideal candidate will have a BS degree in biological sciences or similar with desired coursework in botany, geographic information systems, and scientific writing. We will consider candidates from an entry level or intern level through a senior biologist. We are interested in finding an eager, dedicated, hard-working biologist who is interested in joining our close-knit and dynamic team, and growing with Madrone into the future. The person filling this position will assist our biological resources team in conducting a variety of field surveys and assessments, preparing biological reports, and drafting regulatory permit applications. Strong communication, writing, organizational, and time management skills a must. Field-related tasks typically include aquatic resources delineation (“wetland delineations”), special-status species surveys (including nesting bird and raptor surveys, vernal pool branchiopod surveys, plant surveys, etc.), as well as construction compliance monitoring and associated coordination with clients, engineers, and contractors. Experience with these field surveys would be ideal, though Madrone will provide training as necessary for the appropriate candidates. Valid driver’s license and good driving record required.

Pay will be based on the level of experience, to be negotiated with candidate

http://www.madroneeco.com

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $60,000.00 – $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Retirement plan

Schedule:

  • 4×10
  • 5×8

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Citrus Heights, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=Madrone&l=Sacramento%2C+CA&vjk=f8cca2b5ac253c21

23 January, 2023: Biologist, Madrone Ecological Consulting, Citrus Heights, CA

The Citrus Heights office of Madrone Ecological Consulting, LLC (Madrone) has an opening for a biologist. The ideal candidate will have a BS degree in biological sciences or similar with desired coursework in botany, geographic information systems, and scientific writing. We will consider candidates from an entry level or intern level through a senior biologist. We are interested in finding an eager, dedicated, hard-working biologist who is interested in joining our close-knit and dynamic team, and growing with Madrone into the future. The person filling this position will assist our biological resources team in conducting a variety of field surveys and assessments, preparing biological reports, and drafting regulatory permit applications. Strong communication, writing, organizational, and time management skills a must. Field-related tasks typically include aquatic resources delineation (“wetland delineations”), special-status species surveys (including nesting bird and raptor surveys, vernal pool branchiopod surveys, plant surveys, etc.), as well as construction compliance monitoring and associated coordination with clients, engineers, and contractors. Experience with these field surveys would be ideal, though Madrone will provide training as necessary for the appropriate candidates. Valid driver’s license and good driving record required.

Pay will be based on the level of experience, to be negotiated with candidate.

Background

Madrone Ecological Consulting, LLC. (Madrone), is a small consulting firm consisting of three Principals/Owners and approximately 10 staff members including biologists, regulatory specialists, and GIS specialists, each with diverse backgrounds and knowledge bases. We serve an array of private and public sector clients, and offer a range of services from planning-level investigations and surveys through regulatory permitting and construction support. We are committed to client service, and have therefore built many long-lasting relationships with our clients. Our small size makes Madrone a unique workplace, and many of our staff members have been with us for the long-term. Most of our staff, including biologists who regularly conduct fieldwork, are senior-level with 10+ years of experience. This provides a great opportunity for younger biologists to learn from existing team members, and also ensures high-quality biological surveys and products that can be relied on by regulatory staff for permitting efforts. We are seeking someone who shares our values and vision to join our team and grow with us into the future. Madrone is based in Citrus Heights, California, but offers potential remote or other flexible work location opportunities if the position allows.

We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and take pride in providing a balanced workload with excellent employee benefits, training opportunities, and the ability to tailor each staff person’s responsibilities to their individual skills, interests, and abilities to the maximum extent possible. Unlike many firms in the industry, we pay our staff overtime for any hours worked beyond a typical 40-hour/week schedule. Madrone pays 99% of our employee’s health insurance costs, and offers competitive vacation and sick leave, as well as a 401(k) plan that includes an employer contribution.

http://www.madroneeco.com

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $50,000.00 – $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Retirement plan

Schedule:

  • 4×10
  • 5×8

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Citrus Heights, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=Madrone&l=Sacramento%2C+CA&vjk=f8cca2b5ac253c21

23 January, 2023: Senior Wildlife Ecologist, H. T. Harvey & Associates, San Francisco Bay Area

Link to online application

H. T. Harvey & Associates, an ecological consulting firm with four offices in Northern California and one in Hawaii, is looking for an experienced senior wildlife ecologist for a full-time managerial position in our San Francisco Bay Area office (Los Gatos, Santa Clara County). This position offers significant opportunities for growth and leadership in the wildlife group. The anticipated pay range for this position is $90,500 – $106,000 annually. Actual compensation within the range will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

What it’s like to work with us

H. T. Harvey & Associates has a reputation for deep scientific expertise and high-caliber work in pursuit of our mission to create ecologically sound solutions to our clients’ complex natural resource challenges. The new senior wildlife ecologist will become part of the firm’s 25-person wildlife ecology team which includes specialized experts in ornithology, herpetology, and mammalogy. Our San Francisco Bay Area team leaders have been performing research and working with clients in the Bay Area for more than three decades and have unparalleled expertise with the region’s species, habitats, regulatory environment, and habitat plans. As a senior manager you’ll lead project teams and work collaboratively with other wildlife ecologists as well as experts in botany, restoration ecology, aquatic ecology, landscape architecture, and Geographic Information Systems. Our project work is primarily throughout the Bay Area and central California coast, but occasionally will involve work in other parts of Northern California.

Our ecologists spend time both in the field and in the office. When in the field you might work on specialstatus wildlife surveys, impact analyses, and habitat assessments. When not doing field work, you’ll coordinate with clients and regulatory agencies, lead preparation of biological resource reports and natural resource management plans, steward processes to obtain regulatory permits, manage project staff and budgets, and mentor and train junior staff. Senior team members also help shape the priorities of the team, taking part in decisions about new business pursuits, and are encouraged to develop opportunities that align with their priority areas of interest and expertise. 

What are some of the types of projects the Los Gatos wildlife team works on?

  • Collaborating with our firm’s landscape architecture studio to provide wildlife expertise for innovative business campus development along the shore of the San Francisco Bay
  • Assisting clients with development and implementation of bird-safe design, and monitoring of its effectiveness
  • Collaborating with land trusts to analyze amphibian and reptile habitat connectivity across a regionally important landscape linkage
  • Providing long-term biological support for the monitoring and management of a burrowing owl population
  • Preparing wildlife management plans, long-term management plans for conservation lands, and bank enabling documents for conservation bank entitlement projects
  • Deploying UAV (drone) technology to monitor trends in wetland and riparian habitat distribution
  • Leading survey and population monitoring projects for California red-legged frogs, California tiger salamanders, and bald and golden eagles

Competencies, skills, and experience

We assume those who want to join our company as a senior wildlife ecologist at the managerial level have a strong and relevant academic background as well as prior applicable experience. We aim to hire team members who strive for excellence in their everyday work and who are interested in continually improving their scientific knowledge and collaborating with experts in other fields. In addition to having strong ecological expertise, the ideal candidate would have:

  • A degree in biological studies, natural resources, wildlife management, wildlife biology, or an equivalent subject (advanced degree preferred)
  • A minimum of 5 years of applicable professional experience in biological/ecological consulting or with a regulatory agency
  • Prior project management experience
  • A strong interest in managing and mentoring staff
  • Exceptional technical writing ability
  • Experience with the biology of special-status animals, especially those in the greater San Francisco Bay area
  • A curiosity about the natural world that includes ongoing learning about local wildlife ecology and your field of expertise

If you don’t have all the items above, but have experience with a good portion of them, we still welcome you to submit your application so we can learn more about you and see if it’s a good fit! 

A few other nitty gritty details

This position requires the future employee to:

  • Follow best practices for field safety
  • Hold a valid driver’s license with no major traffic violations or multiple minor violations
  • Walk over varied terrain for surveys and work in inclement weather

How to apply

To start the application process, please submit your resume and a cover letter through our applicant portal. In your cover letter please, tell us why you’re a strong candidate and provide any other information you’d like to us to know that isn’t obvious from your resume.

Ultimately, we’ll ask for references and potentially a work sample and academic transcripts, but if you don’t have them handy now, they can be submitted later. 

Please combine your cover letter and resume into one file and apply here. 

Employment Package, Benefits, and Work Culture

We strive to support employees’ career goals and their health and wellness. Our employment package includes a competitive salary and a generous benefits package. Project managers and other senior staff are part of a robust managerial bonus program.

Health insurance

H. T. Harvey & Associates has always placed a strong emphasis on health and wellness. At the center of these offerings is our top-notch medical coverage (Cigna PPO and Kaiser Permanente HMO plans) along with Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Savings Account (FSA) options. For full-time employees who opt in to one of our plans, we cover 100% of the premiums for that employee. Additional options include 50% premium coverage for spouses, domestic partners, and children. The package also includes dental and vision coverage at no cost to the employee. Pro-rated plan options are available for those who work at least 50% time. Retirement benefits

We offer a 401(k) plan with an employer match (an especially high percentage for a company of our size!). The plan offers nearly 50 fund choices including a notable number of socially responsible investment fund options. 

Time off

In addition to paid time off, employees receive 10 more paid company holidays, including Martin Luther King Day for voluntary participation in a National Day of Service.

Professional development

We support ongoing professional development with peers and senior leadership and through external training. We encourage participation and membership in scientific and professional associations and offer presentation, poster, and publication bonuses.  

Flexible work arrangements

We offer flexible scheduling options during the work week, with employees working from both company and home offices. Our goal is to facilitate collaboration and accommodate business needs while providing flexibility to employees.  

About H. T. Harvey & Associates  

H. T. Harvey & Associates is an ecological consulting firm based in the San Francisco Bay Area, with four offices in California and one in Hawaii. The Los Gatos headquarters office is listed as a Santa Clara County Green Business. Our core areas of expertise are wildlife ecology, plant ecology, aquatic ecology, restoration ecology, and landscape architecture. We hire people who strive to be the best in their fields and provide training, support, and work opportunities to grow their expertise. This year we are celebrating more than 50 years of cultivating excellence in our staff and work in pursuit of our mission to create ecologically sound solutions to our clients’ complex natural resource challenges.

H. T. Harvey & Associates is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. We encourage people of all backgrounds and abilities to apply.

23 January, 2023: Senior Wildlife Ecologist, H. T. Harvey & Associates, Sacramento

Link to online application

H. T. Harvey & Associates, an ecological consulting firm with four offices in Northern California and one in Hawaii, is looking for an experienced, senior wildlife ecologist for a full-time managerial position in our Sacramento Valley office. This position offers significant opportunities for growth and leadership in the wildlife group. The anticipated pay range for this position is $99,000 – $116,000 annually.  Actual compensation within the range will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

What it’s like to work with us

H. T. Harvey & Associates has a reputation for deep scientific expertise and a high caliber of work in pursuit of our mission to create ecologically sound solutions to our clients’ complex natural resource challenges. The new senior wildlife ecologist will become part of the 8-person Sacramento office, which is perched along the scenic Sacramento River levee in Sacramento’s South Natomas neighborhood. As a senior manager, you’ll report directly to Matt Wacker, principal-in-charge of the office. You’ll lead project teams and work collaboratively with other wildlife ecologists as well as experts in botany, aquatic ecology, land management, conservation planning, ecological restoration, and landscape architecture. Our projects are in the Sacramento Valley as well as in the broader Central Valley, Sierra Nevada, and Cascade Mountain regions. The Sacramento office team has particular experience in projects focused on ecological restoration and on the long-term stewardship and monitoring of watersheds, habitat preserves, and similar conserved lands, often within the context of working agricultural lands or other multi-use landscapes.

Our ecologists spend time both in the field and in the office. When in the field you might work on specialstatus wildlife population surveys, impact analyses, or habitat assessments. When not doing field work, you’ll coordinate with clients and regulatory agencies, lead preparation of biological resource reports and natural resource management plans, steward processes to obtain regulatory permits, and manage project staff and budgets. Senior team members also help shape the priorities of the team and take part in decisions about new business pursuits and are encouraged to develop opportunities that align with their priority areas of interest and expertise. 

What are some of the important types of projects and habitats we work on out of the Sacramento Valley office?  

  • Providing long term monitoring and supporting stewardship programs of conservation lands for water agencies
  • Supporting the development of renewable energy projects in the Central Valley
  • Assessing meadows and watersheds in the Sierra Nevada and designing restoration projects to improve ecological functions
  • Developing and overseeing integrated invasive plant management programs
  • Implementing the conservation programs of regional Habitat Conservation Plans and other largescale habitat conservation programs
  • Leading survey, population monitoring, and permitting projects involving Swainson’s hawks, burrowing owls, California red-legged frogs, California tiger salamanders, and vernal pool branchiopods
  • Working with large private landowners to develop mitigation and conservation banks

Competencies, skills, and experience

We assume those who want to join our company as a senior wildlife ecologist at the managerial level have a strong and relevant academic background as well as prior applicable experience. We aim to hire team members who strive for excellence in their everyday work and who are interested in continually improving their scientific knowledge and collaborating with experts in other fields. In addition to having strong ecological expertise, the successful candidate should have a combination of some or all of the following:

  • In-depth knowledge of special-status wildlife of the Sacramento Valley, foothill, and/or Southern Cascade-Sierra Nevada regions
  • Experience with California and federal permitting processes as related to special-status wildlife
  • Current federal and State of California survey permits for at least one of the special-status wildlife species of these regions (or ability to obtain relevant permits within 12 months of hire date)
  • Strong interest in hiring and mentoring staff
  • Project management or junior project management experience
  • A drive to develop new project opportunities in your areas of expertise and interest
  • Exceptional and proven technical writing ability
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills

If you don’t have all the items above, but have a good portion of them, we still welcome you to submit your application so we can learn more about you! 

A few other nitty gritty details

This position requires the future employee to:

  • Follow best practices for field safety
  • Hold a valid driver’s license with no major traffic violations or multiple minor violations
  • Walk over varied terrain for surveys and work in inclement weather

How to apply

To start the application process, please submit your resume and a cover letter through our applicant portal.

In your cover letter please:

  • tell us why you’re a strong candidate
  • share why you would like to work for H. T. Harvey & Associates and what you hope to get from your next position
  • whatever else you’d like to share that isn’t obvious from your resume

Ultimately, we’ll ask for references and a work sample and potentially academic transcripts, but if you don’t have them handy now, they can be submitted later. 

Please combine your cover letter and resume into one file and apply here. 

Employment Package, Benefits, and Work Culture

We strive to support employees’ career goals and their health and wellness. Our employment package includes a competitive salary and a generous benefits package. Project managers and other senior staff are part of a robust managerial bonus program.

Health insurance

H. T. Harvey & Associates has always placed a strong emphasis on health and wellness. At the center of these offerings is our top-notch medical coverage (Cigna PPO and Kaiser Permanente HMO plans) along with Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Savings Account (FSA) options. For full-time employees who opt in to one of our plans, we cover 100% of the premiums for that employee. Additional options include 50% premium coverage for spouses, domestic partners, and children. The package also includes dental and vision coverage at no cost to the employee. Pro-rated plan options are available for those who work at least 50% time. Retirement benefits

We offer a 401(k) plan with an employer match (an especially high percentage for a company of our size!). The plan offers nearly 50 fund choices including a notable number of socially responsible investment fund options. 

Time off

In addition to paid time off, employees receive 10 more paid company holidays, including Martin Luther King Day for voluntary participation in a National Day of Service.

Professional development

We support ongoing professional development with peers and senior leadership and through external training. We encourage participation and membership in scientific and professional associations and offer presentation, poster, and publication bonuses.  

Flexible work arrangements

We offer flexible scheduling options during the work week, with employees working from both company and home offices. Our goal is to facilitate collaboration and accommodate business needs while providing flexibility to employees.  

About H. T. Harvey & Associates  

H. T. Harvey & Associates is an ecological consulting firm based in the San Francisco Bay Area, with four offices in California and one in Hawaii. The Los Gatos headquarters office is listed as a Santa Clara County Green Business. Our core areas of expertise are wildlife ecology, plant ecology, aquatic ecology, restoration ecology, and landscape architecture. We hire people who strive to be the best in their fields and provide training, support, and work opportunities to grow their expertise. This year we are celebrating more than 50 years of cultivating excellence in our staff and work in pursuit of our mission to create ecologically sound solutions to our clients’ complex natural resource challenges.

H. T. Harvey & Associates is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. We encourage people of all backgrounds and abilities to apply.

17 January, 2023: Staff Wildlife Biologist, Monk & Associates, Inc., Walnut Creek, CA

Monk & Associates, Inc., a biological consulting firm in the Bay Area, is hiring a Staff Wildlife Biologist. Minimum 1 year of experience required, preferably with a California based-biological consulting firm or a state or federal agency (for example, CDFW, USFWS, RWQCB or Corps).

Responsibilities/Requirements would include:

  • Construction monitoring of environmentally sensitive sites.
  • Conducting field surveys for animals as necessary to assist project and senior level biologists (for example, nesting bird surveys, wildlife population assessments) (Training Included).
  • Assisting senior staff with the preparation of survey reports and permit application packages for submittal to the resource agencies (Training Included).
  • Must be willing to come into the office for report writing (not work from home) as this is the best way to get appropriate training on projects.
  • Must be willing to work in the rain, in the heat, on occasion at night, and sometimes have long field days.

This job provides plenty of opportunity for growth within the company. For additional information on Monk & Associates, please visit our web site: www.monkassociates.com.

Key Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s degree in wildlife biology, environmental biology, ecology, wildlife management, or related field. A minimum of 1 year of work experience, preferably with a California based-biological consulting firm or agency (for example, CDFG, USFWS, RWQCB, or Corps). The following qualifications are also necessary:

  • Must have basic knowledge of California fauna and be able to accurately identify species in the field.
  • Must be physically fit and able to hike and carry a backpack with your gear.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to work as a team with other biologists and independently when necessary.
  • Must have a car that you are willing to drive off-road.

Salary: Based upon experience. Benefits include 401K plan, health and dental plan, paid vacation, paid holidays, and sick leave.

Please email your resume to the office manager, Chris Milliken at monkadmin@monkassociates.com.

 

17 January, 2023: Wildlife Technician Gillette, Buffalo, and Sheridan, WY, ICF

Agency: ICF

Location: Wyoming Remote Office – Gillette, WY

Salary: $20 – $25 an Hour

Job Category: Seasonal/Temporary On-Call position Expected to work up to 50 hours per week, with guaranteed work April 1 to June 30th

Start Date: 2/13/2023

Last Date to Apply: 3/31/23

Website: https://www.icf.com/careers/jobs/wildlife-technicians-oncall-mountain-west-R2300105

Wildlife Technicians On-Call Mountain West

Studies basic principles of plant, animal, and microbe life, such as origin, relationship, development, anatomy, and functions. Utilizes knowledge related to genetics and molecules to manipulate genetic material. Enhances the field of health, agriculture, and/or the environment, utilizing knowledge to make improvements.

Wildlife Technician Gillette, Buffalo, and Sheridan, WY

Seasonal/Temporary On-Call position Expected to work up to 50 hours per week, with guaranteed work April 1 to June 30th

This is an outstanding opportunity to work with talented and passionate individuals and to grow with a firm that believes in nurturing talent and developing long-term career success. ICF is a purpose driven company with a strong culture and underlying values that prize diversity, opportunity, equality, and respect. Our core values include Embracing Differences, and we seek candidates who are passionate about building a culture that encourages, embraces, and hires dimensions of differences.

About ICF

One of ICF’s many offices around the world is Gillette – located in the heart of Wyoming’s energy producing Powder River Basin. The Gillette office is a small, biology-driven office composed of primarily wildlife biologists. The majority of their work is centered around the mining, oil and gas, and renewable energy industries in the Rocky Mountain Region. Gillette is an industrial town of approximately 35,000 people, and within driving distance of the famous Black Hills region, Devil’s Tower, and Big Horn Mountains. Nearest cities include Rapid City, SD, Billings, MT, and Casper, WY.

Job Description

  • As a Wildlife Technician, you will be responsible for completing ground and aerial wildlife surveys, habitat assessments, and data entry.
  • Aerial surveys are conducted with a small fixed-wing aircraft or helicopter.
  • Field work is often performed on foot in rugged often hilly rocky terrain and the ability to traverse long distances is required.
  • The field work will require long and often irregular hours (potentially nights, early mornings, and some weekends) in potentially adverse weather conditions.
  • Field work will be conducted in remote areas with the potential for over-night/extended travel. Technicians must be able to confidently identify western avian and mammalian species.
  • Surveys may include but are not limited to searches for sage-grouse, prairie dogs, waterfowl, passerines, and raptors.
  • Technicians must have excellent navigational skills with GPS, tablets, and be able to operate four-wheel drive trucks.
  • Technicians will be required to work independently in the field, so dedication, resourcefulness, and accountability are essential skills for the position.
  • While field work will be conducted independently, all work will be carried out as part of larger team effort and excellent communication skills and an ability to cooperate in a team are equally important qualities.

About On-Call Employment with ICF

  • Given the seasonal or project-specific nature of our environmental work, ICF often hires environmental professionals as “On-Call” employees.
  • On-call employees are scheduled for work hours as they become available and suitable weather conditions permit (work is usually scheduled a few weeks ahead of time), and each on-call employee is free to accept or refuse the hours assigned to them each week.
  • On-call employees may work concurrent projects outside of their ICF assignment (as long as their outside work does not create a conflict of interest with the work, they do for ICF).
  • Expected field work responsibilities to include 40-50+ hours per week from early-April through late June with the possibility of extension depending on potential projects.
  • Work would be based out of the Gillette office but could require travel throughout the Rocky Mountain states.

Key Responsibilities

  • Ground and aerial biological surveys.
  • Greater sage-grouse lek surveys.
  • Record keeping, longhand field notes, and data entry.
  • Raptor nest searches and prairie dog colony surveys. • Work in a manner that promotes safety for yourself and others around you.
  • Work collaboratively with project managers regarding availability and project completion.

Basic Qualifications:

  • B.S. degree in wildlife biology or closely related field.
  • Must be proficient in navigation using iPads, maps, and GPS.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to operate four-wheel drive trucks. • Must be able to work independently in the field for extended periods of time, often with limited mobile phone reception.
  • Have solid avian and mammalian identification skills.
  • Must be able to traverse uneven, irregular, slippery, and steep terrain (up to 12 miles per day) with or without accommodation
  • Ability to safely work in and around small aircraft or helicopter, withstand aerial flying conditions at low altitudes, and position oneself in confined spaces.
  • Ability to lift heavy items (more than 50 lbs.) if needed for field safety.

Preferred Skills/Experience:

  • Strong knowledge of Rocky Mountain Region fauna.
  • Short-grass prairie/shrub-steppe vegetation identification skills.
  • Previous experience conducting aerial surveys from fixed-wing aircraft or helicopter.
  • Previous consulting experience or biological resources management.
  • Experience in or knowledge of conventional and renewable energy development industries.
  • Previous experience operating Utility Terrain Vehicles (UTV)
  • MSHA certified

Professional Skills:

  • Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills
  • Ability to multi-task and be flexible regarding the work schedule in a fast-paced environment
  • Sound business ethics, including the protection of proprietary and confidential information
  • Excellent problem-solving skills with ability to analyze situations, identify existing or potential problems and recommend solutions
  • Excellent organization skills and the ability to follow established field and data management protocols
  • Proficiency in MS Office Applications (Word, Outlook, Excel) and Esri FieldMaps

ICF offers Paid Sick Leave and an optional retirement benefit for on-call employees, an award-winning talent development program, and fosters a highly skilled, energized, and empowered workforce.

ICF is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels.

(EOE – Minorities/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity) For a listing of other career opportunities at ICF, please visit our Career Center at https://www.icf.com/careers/jobs.

Contact Person: James Williams ICT Senior Talent Partner

Contact eMail: james.williams@icf.com

17 January, 2023:  Biological Technician, Janelle Nolan & Associates Environmental Consulting

Janelle Nolan & Associates Environmental Consulting (JNA Consulting) is a certified small business located in the Sacramento region of California (offices in Diamond Springs and Sacramento).  Our professionals provide services in hydroelectric licensing, relicensing, and license compliance; California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)/National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA); Federal and California Endangered Species Act (ESA and CESA); Clean Water Act (CWA); strategic regulatory guidance; and biological resource survey, planning, and management.  We apply our skills and experience to develop strategic approaches, weigh pros and cons, and provide recommendations that effectively address the requirements of applicable laws and regulations to meet client needs. 

Janelle Nolan & Associates Environmental Consulting is seeking a Biological Technician to assist with implementation of botanical and wildlife surveys in the Central Valley and Sierra Nevada mountains and foothills of California.

Responsibilities would include, but are not limited to:

  • Assist in implementation of winter waterbird and shorebird surveys in the Central Valley;
  • Assist in implementation of special-status botanical surveys and non-native invasive weed (NNIP) surveys;
  • Assist in implementation of special-status amphibian and/or wildlife surveys, both reconnaissance and protocol-level;
  • Collect GPS coordinates for the location of special-status resources and NNIPs; and
  • Compile data and assist in development of technical reports.

Required qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in botany, wildlife biology, ecology, environmental science, or other relevant subject;
  • At least 1-2 years of relevant experience;
  • Strong data collection and critical thinking;
  • Working knowledge of environmental mapping and database applications (i.e., FieldMaps, Survey123);
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;
  • Proficiency in GIS field data collection/mapping and solid backcountry navigational skills;
  • Must be physically fit and able to navigate rugged high-elevation forest conditions on foot, and be comfortable backcountry camping for multiple days; and
  • Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Preferred qualifications (not required):

  • Experience with Sierra Nevada flora and fauna;
  • Previous experience leading field surveys and 4WD experience;
  • Wildlife survey experience including the following species: waterfowl, shorebirds, foothill and Sierra Nevada yellow-legged frogs, Yosemite toad, northern goshawk, California spotted owl, great gray owl, bald eagle, fisher, marten;
  • Section 10(a)(1)(a) or other special-status species research or collection permits a plus.

Employment Term: January – October 2023 (Part time). Hourly wage will be determined commensurate with experience, but would range from $20-$30/hour.  Training, travel expense reimbursement, and survey-specific equipment will be provided. This is a bill time only position, but we anticipate regular work at least 2-3 days per week.

Interested applicants should provide a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to Robyn Smith at robyn@jna-consulting.com. Interviews and hiring will be conducted on a tight timeline for this position, so applicants will be evaluated as materials are received. 

Web address: https://jna–consulting.com/

12 January, 2023: Postdoctoral Scholar in Conservation at Fresno Chaffee Zoo

The Postdoctoral Scholar will assist PI Rory Telemeco with development and implementation of a fully-funded grant program to re-wild federal and California endangered Blunt-nosed Leopard Lizards (Gambelia sila) to relict San Joaquin Desert habitat in the Panoche Hills in central California. In the process, this person will lead efforts to quantify natural selection for a suite of fitness-relevant traits and monitor space use, in part using an automated radio-telemetry system. This person will also assist with the management of field teams composed of Conservation Interns, that will typically be college students. This position will have both field and laboratory elements, and opportunities to interact with the public as part of conservation-education programs. Funding is secured for 3 years.

Our comprehensive compensation package includes 100% employer paid Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, Employee Assistance Program, 401k with employer match, 10 Paid Holidays, Paid Sick, and Paid Vacation time on an accrued basis. The pay range for this position is $64,480 – $77,000. Offers will be based on the successful candidate’s experience.

To apply and view the full job description, go to https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=38001&clientkey=989E03768AF17AD5073630FBE5F820E7.  When applying, please provide a CV and cover letter describing your key qualifications. For additional information, please contact Rory Telemeco at RTelemeco@fresnochaffeezoo.org.  

12 January, 2023: Western Snowy Plover Monitor, Point Blue Conservation Science, Lompoc, CA

Location: Lompoc, CA

Duration: 1 March through 31 August 2023 (start and end date may be flexible, depending on experience)

Deadline to Apply: Open until filled.

Position Type: Seasonal Field Biologist with the potential for year-round assignment

Position Description:

Point Blue Conservation Science is a growing and internationally renowned non-profit with over 160 staff and scientists based in Petaluma, California. Founded in 1965 as Point Reyes Bird Observatory, our mission and programs have evolved over time to include a broad range of conservation activity, from restoration to environmental education to innovative work in the field of regenerative agriculture.  We have a proven track record of scientific excellence.

We recognize that increasing racial, gender, cultural, and other diversity, equity, and inclusion factors at Point Blue and in our partnerships is essential for the success of our mission, vision, and strategy. We are actively engaging in a process to create lasting organizational change. We seek applicants from all backgrounds to join our teams. We strongly encourage applications from people with backgrounds that are under-represented in the conservation community.

We are seeking a Coastal Program Biologist (CPB) to conduct breeding population monitoring of western snowy plovers at Vandenberg Space Force Base in central California. The CPB work weeks vary from 5-6 days and are typically 40-60 hours. Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Conduct beach ecosystem monitoring within western snowy plover breeding habitat, including but not limited to: conducting nest surveys, following broods, identifying banded individuals, erecting symbolic fencing and rope exclosures, and predator identification
  • Assist with analysis of photo and video files from cameras deployed on active nests. Data are collected using field data entry apps in addition to notebooks
  • Participates in data management including data entry and QA/QC of entered data
  • May participate in the following activities: censuses of coastal breeding seabird populations, seabird nest monitoring, and California least tern breeding colony monitoring

Compensation:

The CPB will earn $26.25-$29.17 per hour plus overtime, depending on experience. Work vehicles are available, but use of a personal vehicle will be necessary at times. Any use of personal vehicles for field work will be reimbursed at the current federal mileage rate. Benefits are limited to 24 hours of sick pay. Housing is not provided.

Qualifications:

This position requires the following qualifications:

  • Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in ecology, biology, zoology, ornithology, or a closely related field
  • Minimum of two years’ experience conducting field surveys within western snowy plover (or similar threatened species) breeding habitat; banding experience desired, but not required
  • Possession of, or qualifications to be added to, a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service section 10(a) (1)(A) Recovery Permit to independently locate and monitor western snowy plover nests and chicks and conduct surveys within western snowy plover nesting habitat
  • Possession of a valid U.S. driver’s license, preferably a Real ID or the ability to obtain one. Point Blue will conduct a motor vehicle report for insurance purposes after hiring.
  • Ability to identify shorebirds and seabirds of central California, and their potential predators
  • Ability to spend long hours in the field collecting data 5-6 days/week, willingness to work in inclement weather conditions, and the ability to work well independently and in a group situation
  • Ability to traverse or hike uneven terrain, including sand dunes, 10-20 miles per day

To Apply: To apply, please click here or copy and paste https://forms.gle/xsUEsGKuZq7ywJN7A into browser. Please contact DAN ROBINETTE  (drobinette@pointblue.org), if you experience issues applying.   

Point Blue is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, disability status of an otherwise qualified individual, membership or application for membership in an uniformed service, or membership in any other class protected by applicable law and will make reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities to complete the application and/or participate in the interview process.