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Organization: Tennessee Wildlife Federation

Location: Nashville, TN

Deadline to Apply: Not provided

Description:

Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee Wildlife Federation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to leading the conservation, sound management, and wise use of Tennessee’s wildlife and great outdoors. For 75 years, it has been one of the leading voices for sportsmen, wildlife enthusiasts, and conservation.

Its work is diverse, spanning public policy to habitat conservation. The Federation’s Conservation Policy program engages in legislative and regulatory matters on the local, state and federal levels that affect Tennessee’s natural resources and the interests of those who care about them. Hunters for the Hungry, provides more than a half-million meals annually to hungry Tennesseans through venison donations. Tennessee Scholastic Clay Target Program, promotes the shooting sports and an outdoor lifestyle to nearly 2,000 student-athletes across the state. Hunting and Fishing Academy provides hands-on outdoor experiences to our next generation of sportsmen and women. Tennessee Wildlife Federation is actively involved in wildlife and habitat stewardship initiatives through its Habitat Conservation program.

Tennessee Wildlife Federation seeks a dynamic individual to join its conservation policy team in its Nashville office. This part-time position will be primarily responsible for working with the Federation’s policy team to help conduct issue research and provide support for outreach to volunteers and organizations the Federation is working with on policy and advocacy matters.

The Anthony J. Campbell Conservation Policy Fellowship is a temporary, paid position. Start and end dates can be flexible within the project period, and is determined based upon when this position is advertised. Prior to or at the end of this time period, the Federation may choose to extend this fellowship for a longer term. The fellow and supervisors will finalize a work schedule at the beginning of the fellowship.

Responsibilities:
The conservation policy fellow reports to Conservation Policy Director or CEO, and is responsible for:
● Work with the Federation’s policy and communications team to further our policy advocacy initiatives
● Conduct research on issues of interest and important to the Federation’s work
● Provide support to the Federation’s policy team, to include but not limited to, calling and engaging volunteers and partners, setting meetings, and attending meetings.

Duties: The conservation policy fellow is expected to work set hours per week (as agreed to in advance by the fellow and supervisors) and is required to perform the following tasks:
● Conduct issue-based research
● Work directly with Federation volunteers and partners as part of the policy team
● Provide support to policy team staff
● Travel as needed or directed to cover events
● Other duties as assigned by supervisors

Key Qualifications: As a prerequisite, the successful candidate must believe in the core values of Tennessee Wildlife Federation and be driven by the mission. The candidate will have the following attributes and experience:
● Have relevant experience or education in policy
● Strong writing and editing skills with an ability to write for the needs of various audiences
● Demonstrated ability to work thoughtfully, exhibiting maturity and responsibility
● Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
● Attention to detail and ability to balance multiple demands

Personal Characteristics:
● Must have a passion for the Federation’s mission
● Professional and friendly, able to handle the day-to-day ups and downs with efficiency and a sense of humor
● Strong work ethic with the ability to reject setbacks and enthusiastically persist until goals are achieved
● Results oriented-team player who is accountable for their own performance
● Approaches work from the Federation’s point of view rather than personal

Ethical Hunting, Angling and Outdoor Recreation Practices: Federation staff know and respect the game and fish pursued, follow all related laws, familiarize themselves with wildlife in the area and behave accordingly. Likewise, we respect the rules and best practices that govern use of public lands and trails. As an employee of the Federation, all employees are expected to follow all state and federal hunting and fishing laws, rules, and guidelines and practice ethical and fair chase practices while executing or assisting with program events or in your personal outings afield. Additionally, all employees are expected to follow all laws, rules, and guidelines relative to other outdoor recreational pursuits, including those governing the use of public lands, trails, and campgrounds.

Application Instructions:
● To apply, send a cover letter, resume, references, and writing sample to jobs@tnwf.org. Submit each required document separately, as a pdf, attached to your email. The filename of each document must start with your last name and first initial, followed by the name of the document (Ex: DoeJ-Resume)
● Candidates who auto-send LinkedIn or other automated replies using existing profiles or forms will not be considered for the position.
● Phone calls regarding the position will not be accepted.

Tennessee Wildlife Federation offers a competitive benefits package to permanent, full time employees and is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.

Organization: USDA Forest Service

Location: California, Oregon and Washington

Deadline to Apply: May 18, 2023

Description:

The USDA Forest Service is preparing to fill a total of six positions on the Data Collection Quality Assurance staff in the following locations.

• One permanent full-time position in Mount Shasta, CA
• One permanent full-time position in either Chico, CA or Nevada City, CA
• One permanent full-time position in Fresno, CA
• One permanent full-time position in Corvallis, OR
• One permanent seasonal position in Grants Pass, OR
• One permanent seasonal position in either Olympia, WA or Sedro-Woolley, WA

Quality Assurance

Incumbent develops and implements innovative and interactive training for field staff on standardized forest & urban-forest inventory protocols. Ensures data collection activities are consistent with regional and national guidelines. Reviews and provides timely responses to questions regarding data collection protocol, contacting regional and national experts as necessary to ensure national consistency in data collection methods. Evaluates quality of data collected to ensure standardized protocols are used and measurements are repeatable. Provides data collection crews with valuable feedback to enhance overall data quality. Works with information management staff to fix errors with data collection software. Provides recommendations to inventory coordinators to improve data quality. Implements cleanup of inventory data; utilizes logic checks and subject matter expertise to identify errors. Works with FIA researchers and analysts to determine the best data collection methods for pilot studies or new variables. Assists analysts with interpretation of data as needed. Participates on national FIA task teams to develop and implement forest and urban inventory protocols and information management systems and promote data collection consistency. Develops, writes, and edits forest inventory protocols, collaborating with subject matter experts to ensure appropriate methodologies are used. Works with interdisciplinary staff to manage and extract information from complex, local and national databases.

Forest Inventory

Incumbent maintains expert knowledge of PNW regional Forest Inventory and Analysis program field procedures and data collection methods. Serves as a data collection crew member or crew leader on occasion during the field season, ensuring safety, data quality, and efficiency. Locates field sites using written directions, aerial photographs, topographic maps, compass, and GPS. Maintains professional knowledge of local urban forest botany and ecology to collect and inspect data on urban forest inventory attributes. Records all measurements utilizing a personal data recorder.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Duty Station information:
Work area boundaries may fluctuate based on annual workload. Travel outside the assigned work area will be required to assist other field crews meet program objectives. Work sites include forest on industry, private, tribal, state, and federal lands. Field staff must be comfortable with remote work environments and off-trail hiking. The dramatic landscapes (though beautiful) can make access challenging. Long workdays and long drives are unavoidable.

IF YOU’RE INTERESTED…

If you are interested in applying for any of these positions with the Pacific Northwest Research Station, please use the separate outreach response form to express your interest by May 18, 2023.

Send your response form electronically to: jessica.m.deans@usda.gov and walter.p.foss@usda.gov (please use the subject line “Quality Assurance”).

When the position is advertised, the announcement will be posted on the Office of Personnel Management web site: usajobs.gov. The announcement will contain all the information you need to apply for the position.

Organization: Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever

Location: Tiffin and Oak Harbor, Ohio

Deadline to Apply: Open until position is filled

Description:

Preferred Education and Experience:
Any combination of training and/or experience that will enable the applicant to possess the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. A Bachelor of Science Degree in Wildlife Management or closely related natural resources field is preferred. At least 2 years of professional experience are required for a Farm Bill Biologist II. Proven experience working with USDA Farm Bill programs is preferred. The ideal candidate will exhibit a balance of technical knowledge and interpersonal skills required to implement voluntary conservation programs on private lands. Practical and/or professional experience in farming and agricultural disciplines is highly beneficial. The successful applicant must enjoy working with private landowners and producers to achieve their conservation objectives.
Application Requirements: 
Combine your cover letter, resume, and 3 references into 1 file (Word document or PDF) before uploading it to the “Resume” area of your application on the recruitment website.

Organization: South Carolina Forestry Commission

Location: Colleton County, SC

Deadline to Apply: Continuous

Description:

Salary
$51,216.00 – $58,886.00 Annually

Job Type
FTE – Full-Time

Hiring Range – Min.
$51,216.00

Hiring Range – Max.
$58,886.00

Residency Requirement
No

Job Responsibilities
Implements a BMP courtesy exam program within the assigned region/counties by providing technical assistance and conducting on-site inspections of active forestry operations. Generates courtesy exam reports for monthly publication. Provides recommendations on active logging operations; monitors the BMP forestry program for compliance and effectiveness.

Coordinates educational programs for the assigned area. Develops and presents educational programs dealing with silvicultural, nonpoint source, pollution prevention.

Monitors and accesses accomplishments of the BMP program. Accurately tracks compliance with state BMP’s progress and status.

Frequently fly major drainages to locate forest operations in sensitive areas and detect potential water quality problems; responds to forestry-related water quality complaints. Conducts aerial surveys.

Serves as the agency contact for environmental issues related to forestry in the assigned areas. Provides internal training for staff. Attends meetings and provides updates and reports on current issues. Performs administrative duties related to the position.

The worksite for this position is 413 Sidneys Road, Walterboro, SC 29488. Optional county office locations are: Barnwell, Hampton, and Orangeburg.

Minimum and Additional Requirements
A bachelor’s degree in forestry from a college or university accredited by the Society of American Foresters and three (3) years of forestry experience. Must be a S.C. Registered Forester within six (6) months of hire date.

Additional Comments
Must be able to walk and navigate difficult terrain such as forestry operations, steep ground, thick brush and swampy areas. Occasional overnight travel.

Organization: Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever

Location: Remote – preference to Midwest region of U.S.

Deadline to Apply: Open until filled

Description:

Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever is seeking a qualified individual who can help drive corporate partnership advertising and sponsorship sales for “The Habitat Organization.” This individual will work closely with the Corporate Partnerships Manager to develop, pitch, and close new and renewing business for the organization. This position will collaborate closely with the full corporate partnerships team to present custom solutions for acquiring, managing, and onboarding new clients/partners.
Ideal candidates will have a proven track record and experience in successful advertising sales, event sales, sponsorship sales, and digital sales with a strong desire to acquire new business and develop new revenue streams.
Responsibilities and Duties:

• Working with a wide array of corporations to sell print advertising in the Pheasants Forever Journal and Quail Forever Journal.
• Working with a wide array of businesses to sell 400+ trade show booths and sponsorships at National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic in a different city each year.
• Excited and skilled in making cold calls to generate new business by identifying ideal prospects and securing appointments for presentations.
• Experienced in making sales presentations, executing contracts, and delivering advertising assets.
• Coordinate all aspects of partnership campaigns from start to finish.
• Meet and exceed annual budget goals.
• Assist with all National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic show vendors, staff, volunteers, and show-related partners.
• Work with Corporate Partnerships Manager identifying prospects and existing advertisers to upsell and cross-sell accounts.
• Travel to a variety of trade shows and special events throughout the year.
• Other duties as assigned.

This position involves 40 to 60 days of travel per year and includes nights and weekends.

Minimum qualifications for this position include:

• At least three years’ experience in a successful event, advertising, sponsorship sales and digital sales.
• Ability to sell a comprehensive marketing solution including multiplatform sales.
• B.S./B.A. in business, marketing, or related field.
• Strong interpersonal and customer relations skills.
• Organized, detail-oriented, hard-working with a proven track record working within a high-functioning team.
• Knowledge of outdoor, hunting, and conservation industries.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
• Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).
• Must have a good driving record.

Salary Offered: $55,000 – $60,000 (depending upon experience); plus benefits

To Apply: Please combine your cover letter, resume and 3 references into a single Word document or PDF file before uploading to the “Resume” area of your application on our Recruitment website at www.pheasantsforever.org/jobs . If you have additional questions about this position, please contact Shannon Hoheisel, Corporate Partnerships Manager, shoheisel@pheasantsforever.org.

Organization: Louisiana-Pacific Corporation

Location: Nashville, TN

Deadline to Apply: Not provided

Description:

The company manufactures engineered wood building products in North and South America for single and multi-family homes.
They’re seeking someone with 10+ years of experience in Forestry, Sustainability, Public Policy and Operations, preferably in both North and South America.
The person would need to be near the Nashville area or willing to relocate.

Organization: Arbor Springs Forestry

Location: Burns, TN

Deadline to Apply: Not provided

Description:

The position will initially involve primary field work focusing on inventory and harvest operations on mainly private land holdings. As they gain experience, the person’s responsibilities will grow along with profit-sharing incentives.
Minimum Qualifications:
– Associates degree in Forestry or related field. Bachelors degree preferred.
– Excellent communication skills- verbal and written.
– Knowledge of Upland & Bottomland Hardwoods and Southern Pine tree species
– Good computer skills including Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, GPS & GIS software, timber cruising software.
– Ability to work outdoors year-round in all weather conditions. Often long days in rugged terrain.
Apply by sending a cover letter and resume to Jonathan Boggs, 615-498-8700.

Organization: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Sciences

Location: Tallahassee, FL

Deadline to Apply: June 1, 2023

Description:

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services
Working Title: FORESTER – 42003363
Position Number: 42003363
Salary: $38,240.02 – $46,800.00

CONTACT:
Katherine Redburn, (850) 681-5877 or Leah Kincaid, (850) 681-5873

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in Forestry or a related field from a Society of American Foresters accredited college or university; or
• Anticipated receipt of a bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in Forestry or a related field from a Society of American Foresters accredited college or university within six (6) months of the closing date of this advertisement. NOTE: Applicants in this category will not be appointed until they have acquired and provide final proof of receiving the required degree.
• A bachelor’s and/or master’s degrees in Forestry or a related field obtained outside the United States must either: 1) be obtained from a Society of American Foresters accredited college or university; or 2) curriculum must include at least two (2) of the following four (4) courses: Silviculture, Dendrology, Forest Mensuration or Forest Management. NOTE: Applicants will provide an academic equivalency evaluation obtained in the United States showing the required courses.

NOTE: ALL POSITIONS WITHIN THIS CLASS REQUIRE POSSESSION OF A VALID DRIVER LICENSE.

***ATTENTION CANDIDATES***

To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services:

All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).
Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.
Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile.
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Moderate to frequent travel required.
• Position may respond to emergencies, including natural disasters or other type incidents requiring travel, as needed.
• Must obtain Forest Inventory and Analysis Certification from the USFS with an 80% test score within twelve (12) months of appointment and maintain at least an 87% check score average as determined by the USFS through check plots.NOTES:
  Four 10-hour days.

JOB DUTIES:

• This work is in forest management and inventory of forestlands in Florida as prescribed under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service (FS) Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA) Program.
• Locates and/or relocates and re-establishes permanent forest plots using specialized forestry tools and equipment. Gathers, encodes, summarizes and downloads/uploads forest resource data in digital form and/or hard copy, as needed, using computerized field data recorders and computers. Specific coding of land uses, stand history, forest classification, vegetative type, ecosystems and other must be determined and encoded. Identifies forest land ownership in each county through various map features, plats, aerial photography, courthouse visits and site visits. Operates motor vehicles including, but not limited to, cars and trucks necessary to transport personnel to forest and non-forest plot locations. Responsible for fully conducting Forest Inventory and Forest Health Monitoring, Forest Utilization studies, and Timber Product Output surveys, in the state of Florida as assigned.
• Produces, develops and incorporates weekly and/or monthly reports, correspondence, verbal communications, records, etc., to the State FIA Coordinator and/or US Forest Service personnel conveying information on the progress, problems, changes and/or other factors affecting the collection of forest resource data.
• Provides on-the-job training for field personnel temporarily assigned to forest resource data collection. Meets periodically with others of this job description (in state and out of state) to convey and resolve problems in local, county, state and regional forest resource data collection processes, and shares updated techniques and information critical to data collection.
• Conducts various studies to supplement and improve forest data collection, statistical modeling and forest inventory processes.
• Attends periodic training sessions through state, federal and private sources, as determined, to improve and update forest resource data collection techniques and to improve job productivity.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Organization: South Carolina Forestry Commission

Location: Sumter County, SC

Deadline to Apply: Continuous

Description:

Salary
$39,843.00 – $45,700.00 Annually

Job Type
FTE – Full-Time

Normal Work Schedule:
Monday – Friday (8:30 – 5:00)

Hiring Range – Min.
$39,843.00

Hiring Range – Max.
$45,700.00

Residency Requirement (specifics):
This position works in Sumter and Clarendon Counties. Must live in their area of responsibility or within a radius of 30 miles of their assigned work center.

Job Responsibilities
THIS IS A RE-ADVERTISEMENT. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT RE-APPLY. YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSTING. Provides forest management assistance and outreach to landowners and the general public to promote active management of forestland and mitigate wildfire risk. Writes forest management plans to produce multiple benefits including the sustainable production of forest products, clean air and water, wildlife habitat, aesthetics and wildfire prevention. Administers cost-share program and prepares reports. Assists landowners with implementation of forestry practices. Performs insect and disease activities. Represents agency at local meetings. Responds to wildfires both in-state and out-of-state through Southeastern Compact requests and western wildfire assignments. Participates in FireWise activities to include conducting wildfire risk assessments for at-risk communities in the wildland urban interface and other wildfire prevention events. Responds to non-wildfire disasters, and participates in wildfire and disaster-related exercises as directed. Assists in basic wildfire investigations, burn site inspections, participates in incident management activities on large fire events. Supports Sector Fire Management Officers on fire suppression activities. Participates in opportunities for professional growth as directed such as working with specialty foresters and participating in and/or conducting training as directed to include wildland fire training (i.e. fireline refresher). Serves as acting Sector Fire Management Officer when needed. Provides landowner services such as prescribed burning and timber marking in project area and elsewhere as directed.

Minimum and Additional Requirements
A bachelor’s degree in forestry from a college or university accredited by the Society of American Foresters. Required to be a SC registered forester within two (2) years of appointment. Must pass a physical fitness test of walking two (2) miles in thirty (30) minutes carrying a 25 lb. pack. Must obtain firefighter registration with the SC State Fire Marshall’s office. A criminal background check is a condition of employment.

Additional Comments
Applicants who previously applied for this position do not need to reapply and will be considered for this posting.

This position has an assigned office at 6725 Headquarters Rd, Wedgefield, SC 29168.

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.

DRIVING RECORD: If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver’s license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.

South Carolina is making our veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions. Click here for eligibility requirements.

The South Carolina Forestry Commission (SCFC) is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, age, religion,
gender, pregnancy, genetic information or military status (including reserves).

Organization: South Carolina Forestry Commission

Location: Richland County, SC

Deadline to Apply: Continuous

Description:

Salary
$39,843.00 – $45,700.00 Annually

Job Type
Temporary Grant – Full-Time

Normal Work Schedule:
Monday – Friday (8:30 – 5:00)

Hiring Range – Min.
$39,843.00

Hiring Range – Max.
$45,700.00

Job Responsibilities
Works on a two-person forestry crew locating forest inventory plots and recording inventory and health monitoring data as instructed with a degree of accuracy required by the U.S. Forest Service – Southern Research Station, Forest Inventory and Analysis Unit. Assist in determining ownership and obtaining permission from the owner to enter property where plots are located. Transmits completed data to U.S. Forest Service. Attends training sessions related to the Forest Inventory and Analysis program and other required or voluntary South Carolina Forestry Commission training. Attends South Carolina forestry activities as appropriate and performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum and Additional Requirements
A bachelor’s degree in forestry from a college or university accredited by the Society of American Foresters. Must successfully pass the U.S. Forest Service Forest Inventory and Analysis certification test within the first year of employment.

A copy of the unofficial/official transcript must be included with the application.

Additional Comments
*The duty station for this position is located at 39 General Henderson Rd, Newberry, SC 29108*

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will
require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.

Spring 2023 graduates may be considered for employment, effective June 2. 2023, contingent upon receipt of a bachelor’s degree in Forestry from a college or university accredited by the Society of American Foresters (SAF). You will be required to submit a certified official college transcript prior to the first day of employment. You will be considered ineligible for employment if you fail to obtain a bachelor’s degree in Forestry from a college or university accredited by SAF or provide a certified official college transcript prior to the first day of employment.

DRIVING RECORD: If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver’s license to
operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.

South Carolina is making our veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions. Click here for eligibility requirements.

The South Carolina Forestry Commission (SCFC) is committed to equal opportunity and
nondiscrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, age, religion, disability,
gender, pregnancy, genetic information or military status (including reserves).

Do you have a passion for forestry? Would you like to be part of an organization whose mission is to protect, promote, and enhance South Carolina’s forests for the benefit of all? If so, the South Carolina Forestry Commission’s (SCFC) Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA) program has a great job opportunity for you!

We are looking for highly motivated individuals who have an interest in collecting forest resource data on a network of plots located in the Upstate and Piedmont Regions of South Carolina. FIA Foresters are critically important in collecting forest resource data that are used to evaluate the status of the forests of South Carolina.

FIA is the nation’s continuous “forest census.” The data collected reports on the quantity and condition of our forests. FIA field data are used to analyze and report how much forest exists, where it is located, who owns it, and how it is changing over time. FIA also reports on how well trees are growing, how many have died or been removed, the impact of insects and diseases, and how many acres of forests we are gaining or losing over time. The program projects what forests are likely to look like in 10 to 50 years from now. FIA is the fundamental building block for forest resource managers to assess South Carolina’s and America’s forests to ensure they are sustainable and available for future generations to enjoy.

The SCFC’s FIA program develops its foresters with knowledge and skill sets that will carry an individual throughout their career. Through training and real world experiences, FIA Foresters gain expertise in forest management and silvicutural practices, forest insects and diseases, and tree and invasive plant species identification. In addition, FIA Foresters gain and possess knowledge pertaining to wood utilization, the forest industry, and the potential for trees to become growing stock for commercial use.

Temporary grant employees may be moved into FTE positions if state funding and the FTE positions are available, upon the end of the temporary grant.

We encourage spring graduates to apply for these positions.

**If you have questions, please contact Byron Rominger, FIA Hiring Manager at (803) 896-8804.**

Organization: South Carolina Forestry Commission

Location: Darlington County, SC

Deadline to Apply: Not provided

Description:

Salary
$51,216.00 – $58,886.00 Annually

Job Type
FTE – Full-Time

Hiring Range – Min.
$51,216.00

Hiring Range – Max.
$58,886.00

Job Responsibilities
Develops and completes new and/or revised Stewardship Management Plans for private non-industrial forest landowners throughout the region. Coordinates the plan development of private forestry consultants as well as other state and federal agency personnel. Provides assistance to SC Forestry Commission foresters in plan development. Coordinates the implementation of Stewardship Management Plans on private non-industrial forest lands throughout the region. Monitors landowner accomplishments to assess implementation and the provision of technical assistance to Stewardship landowners that will move them toward “Forest Steward” status. Coordinates Stewardship educational program for assigned region. Presents program information to interested groups such as landowner associations, conservation groups, garden clubs, etc. Develops or assists in the development of publications, brochures, news releases, and displays associated with the Forest Stewardship Program. Assists with forest management activities and agency services within the region. Participates, as a volunteer, in the SCFC Physical Fitness Standards for fireline qualified employees as outlined in the SCFC Procedure Manual, and performs other related duties as required in support of the SC Forestry Commission’s mission and strategic plan.

Minimum and Additional Requirements
A bachelor’s degree in forestry from a college or university accredited by the Society of American Foresters and two (2) years of forestry experience. Must become a SC Registered Forester within six (6) months of being hired. A master’s degree in forestry from a college or university accredited by SAF can be substituted for one (1) year of experience.

Additional Comments
The assigned work center will be located at 113 Forestry Commission Drive Florence SC 29501.

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.

DRIVING RECORD: If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver’s license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.

South Carolina is making our veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions. Click here for eligibility requirements.

The South Carolina Forestry Commission (SCFC) is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, age, religion
gender, pregnancy, genetic information or military status (including reserves).

Organization: EcoForesters

Location: Asheville, NC

Deadline to Apply: Preferred by July 1

Description:

Position Title: Forester or Forestry Associate
Application Period: The sooner the better, rolling applications until candidate found, but preferred by July 1 2023. Starting work as soon as possible.
Work Location: Asheville NC, but some remote, home-office work is possible; regular field work within an hour drive of Asheville NC is required.
Salary: $18.50-$25/hour (no benefits) depending on experience ($22+/hr for NC Registered Forester). Flexible schedule: Up to 40 hrs/week available, Minimum 30 hrs/week expected.

Mission Statement: EcoForesters is a non-profit professional forestry organization dedicated to conserving and restoring our Appalachian forests through stewardship and education.
Purpose of Position: Assess forestlands and write comprehensive ecological forest stewardship plans that improve the ecological, economic, and social benefits provided by our clients’ forests. Assist in, or lead, invasive plant control, forest stand improvement work, as well as timber sales & appraisals. Other work as needed to support EcoForesters’ mission.

Requirements:
1. Must be self-motivated and willing to take initiative on projects after training.
2. Must have, or be working toward, a degree in forestry, natural resources, or closely related field, or 2+ years relevant experience.
3. Must be a good writer, able to clearly write reports that describe forest conditions and stewardship recommendations.
4. Must be proficient in basic GPS and GIS applications.
5. Must be able to work well with others.
6. Must be skilled in the collection of forestry and ecological field data.
7. Must be skilled in the identification of southern Appalachian tree species and non-native invasive plants.
8. Must be adept at using a compass, GPS, and reading maps to navigate in rough, remote terrain.
9. Must be capable of field work alone in remote locations (usually within a mile of a road), on difficult terrain (steep, mountainous, thick understory vegetation) in adverse conditions (hot, cold, or rain).
10. Must be skilled in data management and analysis with programs such as Microsoft Excel.

Preferences:
1. Qualified to become an NC Registered Forester, that is: working towards, or has, an SAF-approved degree, or equivalent educational background.
2. Two years or more of experience working in forestry or related profession.
3. Knowledge and experience in forest management and forest stand improvement (e.g. invasive control, crop tree release, free thinning) and supervising others in such work.
4. Is a strong writer with ample experience preparing reports that describe forest conditions and stewardship recommendations
5. Is skilled in the use of GIS and GPS.
6. Has experience and is comfortable interacting with clients, giving public presentations, and supervising employees.
7. Is experienced in the collection of forestry and ecological field data and in the identification of southern Appalachian tree species and natural communities.
8. Has experience and knowledge of southern Appalachian forest ecosystems and their management.
9. Has experience using software such as Microsoft Excel and/or Access to organize, store, and analyze forestry data using all standard forestry metrics (e.g. BA, TPA, MBF).
10. Is skilled in forest finance, wildlife management, water resource management, botany, educational outreach, and/or other related skill sets that can enhance the services provided by EcoForesters or the development of our organization.

Submit Resume, Cover Letter, and forest management writing sample to: Andy Tait, co-Executive/Forestry Director, info@ecoforesters.org.

Organization: National Bobwhite and Grassland Foundation, Inc.

Location: Wolf River WMA (near LaGrange, TN)

Deadline to Apply: Open until filled

Description:

Job Type: Full Time

Job Description: Habitat Management Specialist

Duties: The incumbent will assist with all aspects of on-the-ground work for a state agency location (such as a WMA). Major responsibilities include:
Implementing habitat management work on public wildlife areas or private lands; Maintaining and completing minor repairs of equipment (tractors, utvs, etc.); Requesting needed supplies and equipment from Team Leader or Biologist; Participating in the construction, maintenance and repair of area buildings, equipment, and roads; Providing public information through interpersonal contact; Participating in scientific field studies and surveys; Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
A basic understanding of environmental, agricultural and/or natural resource science. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the partners. Preference will be given to candidates that possess hands-on experience with land management, equipment, maintenance, and minor repairs; Preference will be given to those with a background and/or interest in wildlife management; Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with colleagues and partner agencies; Ability to work independently with little supervision; Knowledge of land management practices (planting, disking, prescribed burning, brush control, etc.) including the ability to utilize various habitat management equipment and tools in the development of wildlife habitat; Excellent work ethic and ability to work as a team; Valid driver’s license required.

Salary:
Negotiable: depending on experience, qualifications, with maximum $18.88 per hour/$39,270 annual, 40-hr work week.

Benefits:
Health and Retirement Benefits, 13 days paid holidays, paid sick and annual leave, free housing on the WMA.

To apply, please visit our website and review the position details by clicking on the “Habitat Management Specialist” text. Click the “Apply Now” button to begin the application process.

Organization: Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever

Location: Flexible remote location with preference to Twin Cities, MN area

Deadline to Apply: Open until filled

Description:

Overview: This position will provide a critical support role for the organization’s membership, customer service and chapter relations efforts. It will focus on a variety of high value procedural and administrative functions to support the Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever team. The position will focus on strengthening relationships, supporting programs, and providing excellent customer support to our more than 400,000 members, supporters, and partners.

Primary Responsibilities:
Provide support and service to members, donors, chapter volunteers and team members.
Support membership and event processing needs of our volunteer-led chapters, through our Dynamics 365 customer relationship (CRM) database.
Serve as a primary marketing resource to assist our chapters by deploying, promoting, and supporting marketing tools including our print on demand program, chapter resource portal, event management platform, chapter event email marketing and other chapter resources.
Support our event management and fundraising platforms, being utilized by chapters and internal team members, including event setup and review, end-user training, volunteer support and corresponding integrations with our CRM database.
Assist with the adoption and utilization of the Click Dimensions email marketing platform to leverage and deploy membership engagement initiatives, promote chapter, and team events, local and state initiatives, etc.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with volunteers, supporters, members, partners, and team members to facilitate a positive experience and exemplary customer service.
Process inbound membership and annual giving campaigns through our CRM database and assist with management of our desktop deposit and caging service solutions.
Lead our Bird Dog Parade event at our annual National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic
Support the coordination of various events at our annual National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic event, including but not limited to; online set up of the event, provision of updates related to registrations and ticket sales leading up to the event, coordination of outbound communications to event registrants/attendees, and providing general customer support for questions surrounding the event.
Other membership and donor service duties and projects as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
AS/BA/BS in Marketing, Business, Communications, or related field
Experience working in Microsoft Dynamics 365, Salesforce, or another Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system preferred.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently as well as in a dynamic team environment.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
A strategic thinker with an innovative mindset and strengths in efficiency, timeliness, multi-tasking, teamwork, and attention to detail.
Ability to provide exemplary customer service to members, supporters, partners, and team members within the organization.
Promotes equitable, positive, and respectful work environment among employees and customers.
Ability to work independently, make decisions, multi-task, prioritize, and problem solve with resolution skills, close attention to detail as well has a high level of accuracy.
Creative vision and strategic thinking skills
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite
Industry knowledge and experience is preferred but not required.

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience + benefits

Organization: Biological Sciences Department, Virginia Tech

Location: Blacksburg, Virginia

Deadline to Apply: Open until filled

Description:

A fully funded postdoctoral position in quantitative conservation biology is available in the lab of Dr. Meryl Mims in the Department of Biological Sciences at Virginia Tech. The successful applicant will help build and test a systematic indicator of species vulnerability to climate change with applicability across multiple species. This position is funded by the U.S. Geological Survey National Climate Adaptation Science Center. The responsibilities of the position include working closely with a team of U.S. Geological Survey collaborators to: (1) identify, describe, and collate emerging approaches and best practices for use of occurrence data in assessing vulnerability of multiple species to climate change; (2) test, quantify, and report on the strengths and potential weaknesses of a multispecies indicator across taxonomic, functional, and geographic dimensions of diversity; and (3) work directly with natural resource managers from a range of sectors to co-lead this effort, ensuring its applicability and relevance to address the information needs of managers. To achieve these objectives, the successful candidate will aid in building and leading a team of climate vulnerability experts and practitioners – many of whom have contributed to existing climate vulnerability indicators designed to meet specific needs – to identify promising approaches and data sources for a generalized, robust, and scalable climate vulnerability indicator that can be applied to management decision making. With input from the team, the postdoc will lead efforts to identify focal species for which to test and validate the indicator against other vulnerability assessments for a subset of assessed species for which data permit. The successful applicant will identify taxonomic, functional (i.e., traits-based), and geographic dimensions across which the climate change vulnerability indicator can be generalized as well as constraints to generalization. The postdoc will help generalize the approach and results for application by other state and federal agencies, incorporate all outputs into a database allowing periodic updates, and organize a webinar series to reach out to and collaborate with other practitioner communities.

This position provides an immediate opportunity to connect with and contribute to dynamic research communities at Virginia Tech and beyond. The position will provide opportunities for first-author publications at the start of the position (Year 1) as well as leadership and publications of long-term efforts and collaborations (products expected in Years 2 and 3 pending contract renewal). The successful applicant will work closely with a team of collaborators from multiple institutions and agencies, including the U.S. Geological Survey. The successful applicant will also join a growing community of ecologists and evolutionary biologists and their teams at Virginia Tech. The position includes funding for professional development, scientific communication, and networking opportunities, including conference presentations and travel.

Required Qualifications

– Ph.D. with expertise in landscape ecology, conservation biology, climate change vulnerability, and/or population biology. PhD must be awarded no more than four years prior to the effective date of appointment with a minimum of one year eligibility remaining.
– Strong track record of collaboration, quantitative skills, peer-reviewed publications, project leadership, and communication with scientific and conservation experts and non-experts.
– Demonstrated ability to collaborate closely with graduate students, managers, faculty, and agency scientists from multiple institutions and backgrounds.
– Must be willing to travel to workshops and team meetings or block time for virtual attendance (up to 1 week at a time).

Preferred Qualifications

• Vulnerability assessment experience
• Geospatial analysis skills
• Experience with multispecies biogeographic information
• Familiarity with open-access databases, data and analytical organization (e.g., GitHub).
• An interest in and commitment to mentoring graduate and undergraduate students.

Salary Information
Commensurate with experience but within budget maximum

Additional Information
The specific start date is flexible and could begin as soon as June 2023 or as late as July 2023 for exceptional candidates; review of applications will begin on May 15, 2023, and preference will be given to candidates available to start by or before June 19, 2023. Candidates should submit to the jobs.vt.edu website: 1) a cover letter explaining their research and future interests; 2) a CV; 3) a sample publication;4) names and contact information for three references. Please apply to posting #525501. Application screening will continue until the position is filled. Virginia Tech is committed to promoting inclusive and equitable opportunities for candidates from a broad range of backgrounds. We encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented groups in ecology and STEM fields, including minority groups, first-generation college students, applicants from low income backgrounds, or applicants who followed non-traditional paths to academia.

Organization: South Carolina Forestry Commission

Location: Williamsburg County, SC

Deadline to Apply: May 25, 2023

Description:

Salary
$39,842.00 Annually

Job Type
FTE – Full-Time

Hiring Range – Min.
$39,842.00

Hiring Range – Max.
$42,631.00

Residency Requirement (specifics):
The assigned office location is 596 I M Graham Road, Kingstree, SC 29556 This position works in Williamsburg County. Must be a resident of South Carolina, and must live in their area of responsibility or within a radius of 30 miles of their assigned work center.

Job Responsibilities
We encourage spring graduates to apply for this position.

Under direct supervision, provides forest management assistance to private landowners to include preparation of forest management plans. Administers cost-share programs for the project. Assists with conducting prescribed burns, wildfire suppression, and disaster response. Represents the SC Forestry Commission at local meetings.

Provides forest management assistance and outreach to landowners and the general public to promote active management of forestland. Writes forest management plans to produce multiple benefits including the sustainable production of forest products, clean air and water, wildlife habitat, aesthetics and to mitigate wildfire risks through recommending mastication and other fuels reduction activities. Administers cost-share programs and prepares reports. Assists landowners with implementation of forestry practices. Performs insect and disease activities. Represents agency at local meetings. Responds to wildfires both in-state and out-of-state through Southeastern Compact requests and western wildfire assignments. Participates in FireWise activities to include conducting wildfire risk assessments for at-risk communities in the wildland urban interface and other wildfire prevention events. Responds to non-wildfire disasters, and participates in wildfire and disaster-related exercises as directed. Assists in basic wildfire investigations, burn site inspections, participates in incident management activities on large fire events. Supports Sector Fire Management Officers on fire suppression activities. Participates in opportunities for professional growth as directed such as working with specialty foresters and participating in and/or conducting training as directed to include wildland fire training (i.e. fireline refresher). Serves as acting Sector Fire Management Officer when needed. Provides landowner services such as prescribed burning and timber marking in project area and elsewhere as directed.

Minimum and Additional Requirements
A bachelor’s degree in forestry from a college or university accredited by the Society of American Foresters. Required to be a SC registered forester within two years of appointment. Must pass a physical fitness test of walking two (2) miles in thirty (30) minutes carrying a 25 lb. pack or meet the agency physical fitness program requirements. Must obtain firefighter registration with the SC State Fire Marshall’s office. A criminal background check is a condition of employment. Must possess a valid SC Driver’s license (Class D).

Additional Comments
Must be able to lift, walk, squat, climb and carry objects up to 50 lbs. Ability to work both indoors and outdoors in changing environmental conditions. Works a Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-5:00 PM schedule. Occasional overnight travel required.

Organization: USDA Forest Service

Location: Research Triangle Park, North Carolina – remote participation will be considered

Deadline to Apply: July 7, 2023

Description:

The USDA Forest Service, Southern Research Station (SRS) is seeking a current graduate student or recent graduate wishing to practice and refine their research skills through a research project focusing on timber losses from causes including natural disasters, and the potential deductibility of those losses under current federal income tax law. The scholar will be mentored by scientists in the SRS Forest Economics and Policy research work unit and will also interact with scientists from Forest Inventory and Analysis.

Standing timber can be damaged or destroyed by numerous causes, including wind, fire, ice, flooding, insects, disease, drought, as well as from vegetative competition and animals. The only financial compensation many forest owners may receive after loss is through income tax deductions. The deductibility of losses depends on categorization as casualty, non-casualty, or other and on whether a taxpayer is classified as a personal use, investment, or business owner. This research project will aid in the construction of a national level dataset to understand these losses and the deductibility amongst private forest landowners. It will contribute to the policy dialogue about potential future changes to tax laws.

Mentor: The mentor for this opportunity is Gregory Frey (gregory.e.frey@usda.gov). If you have questions about the nature of the research, please contact the mentor.

Anticipated Appointment Start Date: July 1, 2023. Start date is flexible and will depend on a variety of factors.

Appointment Length: The appointment will initially be for nine months but may be extended upon recommendation of USFS and is contingent on the availability of funds.

Level of Participation: The appointment is full-time.

Participant Stipend: The participant will receive a monthly stipend commensurate with educational level and experience that will be approximately $6,000 per month.

Citizenship Requirements: This opportunity is available to U.S. citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR), and foreign nationals. Non-U.S. citizen applicants should refer to the Guidelines for Non-U.S. Citizens Details page of the program website for information about the valid immigration statuses that are acceptable for program participation.

Qualifications
The qualified candidate should be currently pursuing or have received a master’s or doctoral degree in one of the relevant fields.

Preferred Skills:

Experience in forestry or natural resource field
Experience in data management, analysis, and visualization
Interest in the intersection of society and natural resources
Interest in policy formulation and impacts

Organization: Rayonier Operating Company LLC

Location: Jesup, GA

Deadline to Apply: Not provided

Description:

The Resource Forester will work collaboratively with the Resource Unit team to achieve financial goals and desired outcomes. Work across all Unit functions to assist with land management, timber marketing, and resource development, or engineering as needed. Has a basic understanding of timber cruising, GIS, BMPs and/or Forest Practices Rules (PNW), inventory management and working with business systems. Assists with the coordination and supervision of silvicultural operations including site preparation, planting, herbaceous weed control, fertilization, thinning (where applicable), forest road maintenance, boundary, infrastructure, and timber stand improvements. Supports the effective merchandizing of harvested logs to their highest value under a delivered wood system and provides compliance for stumpage sales as needed. Additionally, aids the timber marketing team in tactical harvest scheduling, timber sale design and sale setup. Plays an active role in the overall safety, risk management and environmental compliance programs within area of responsibility.

Requirements

• BS in Forestry, a related field or equivalent experience.
• Working knowledge of land management with a strong emphasis in silviculture and forest operations administration.
• Ability to maintain strong relationships with internal and external customers
• Basic knowledge of silviculture, financial analysis, GIS applications, forest inventory and analysis, harvesting compliance, log merchandizing, forest protection, road maintenance/improvement activities, budgeting and forecasting process, safety procedures and environmental compliance.

Organization: National Resources Conservation Service, USDA

Location: Multiple

Deadline to Apply: Various

Description:

USDA Opens Full-Time, Entry-Level Soil Conservationist Positions across U.S. as Part of Broader Effort to Implement the Inflation Reduction Act

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is quickly ramping up hiring of new team members to help implement $19.5 billion from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) for conservation programs, which is part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda. For example, NRCS opened job announcements this week for soil conservationists. This batch of job openings is part of a broader effort by USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to help producers develop conservation plans and implement conservation practices, including critical climate-smart practices. 

NRCS soil conservationists offer conservation planning and technical help to agricultural producers, helping them implement practices that sequester carbon, mitigate against climate change and conserve other natural resources. This assistance helps producers who apply and are funded for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), Agricultural Conservation Easement Program, Regional Conservation Partnership Program, and others.

How to Apply 
NRCS posted multiple vacancy announcements based on region: 

• Central:
  Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas and Wisconsin;  
• Southeast: 
  Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia;  
  Puerto Rico; 
• Northeast:
  Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont and West Virginia;  
• West: 
  Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming; and  
  Guam. 

The announcements are currently open and close on May 15, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. Interested candidates can find more information and apply to the job on USAjobs.gov.

To qualify as a GS 5/7/9 soil conservationist, candidates must meet the education requirements, or a combination of education and experience requirements, as outlined in the job announcement. 

General qualifications for the soil conservationist job series are also available on OPM.gov. Also, watch NRCS’ recruitment video for soil conservationists or visit our Careers webpage to learn about other jobs with NRCS and other FPAC agencies. 

Additionally, to help with implementation, NRCS is working with partners to hire nearly 3,000 team members in the coming years, who will also play a critical role in the conservation planning and implementation process, complementing the work done by NRCS employees.
 
More Information 
NRCS began implementing IRA in late 2022. NRCS accepts producer applications for its conservation programs year-round, and in some states, producers can still apply for 2023 funding. Interested producers should view their state ranking dates.

Organization: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

Location: TBD – within 200 miles of Austin, TX

Deadline to Apply: May 19

Description:

Job: Office and Administrative Support

Employee Status: Regular

Schedule: Full-time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

State Job Code: 1574

Salary Admin Plan: B

Grade: 21

Salary (Pay Basis): 5,854.10 – 5,854.10 (Monthly)

Number of Openings: 1

Overtime Status: Exempt

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Under the direction of the Small Game Program Director, the Statewide Game Bird Specialist (SGBS) works directly with the Small Game Program staff, including Conservation Partnership Program Leader, Waterfowl Program Leader, Webless Migratory Game Bird Program Leader, Upland Game Bird Program Leader, Wetland Program Leader, and Wild Turkey Program Leader and facilitates the overall planning, implementation, and evaluation of activities associated with coordinated game bird monitoring and conservation partnerships across Texas. The SGBS functionally serves to assist current Program Leaders in monitoring of game birds across Texas, including, but not limited, to waterfowl/dove banding, aerial waterfowl surveys, capturing/marking game birds, and various roadside surveys. The SGBS provides additional support to the current and expanding programs funded with Upland and Migratory Game Bird Stamp Funds and other internal/external funding, including, but not limited to, Texas Playa Conservation Initiative, Grassland Restoration Incentive Program(s), Conservation Delivery Network, and other established habitat programs. The SGBS works collaboratively with internal and external partners to achieve on-the-ground priority bird population and habitat objectives for priority bird species under an adaptive management framework, where possible. Provides leadership by developing training for TPWD field staff, interested partners, and private landowners. Assists with identifying and procuring funds to provide financial leverage and support for research and conservation efforts. The SGBS contributes to the goals and objectives of the Land and Water Plan, Texas State Wildlife Action Plan, Wildlife Division Strategic Plan, and major national and international bird conservation plans by working closely with district and regional TPWD leaders and staff, as well as conservation partner organizations, to coordinate additional support and resources for technical assistance to local landowners. Where needed, serves as a technical committee representative or point-of-contact for bird conservation with state, regional and national technical committees and working groups. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Performs additional duties as assigned. Complies with all Agency, Division and Branch rules, regulations and procedures.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree. Major coursework from Bachelor’s or post bachelor’s degree programs must include a minimum of 24 hours in Wildlife/Habitat Conservation, Wildlife/Natural Resources Management, Wildlife Biology, and/or Research Methods.

Experience:
Five years experience with migratory and/or upland game management or on-the-ground conservation planning and implementation, partnership building, and/or grant writing.

Licensure:
Must possess or be able to obtain, within 30 days of employment, a class “C” Texas driver’s license.
NOTE: Retention of position contingent upon obtaining and maintaining required license.

ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUTIONS:
Experience:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree may substitute for one year of the required experience with migratory and/or upland game management or on-the-ground conservation planning and implementation, partnership building, and/or grant writing;
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a PhD may substitute for two years of the required experience with migratory and/or upland game management or on-the-ground conservation planning and implementation, partnership building, and/or grant writing.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Wildlife Science, Wildlife Management, Wildlife Ecology, Range and Wildlife Management, or closely related field in Natural Resources Management;
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree in Wildlife Ecology or closely related field.

Experience:
Five years in wildlife management.

Organization: Tennessee Dept. of Environment and Conservation

Location: Nashville, TN

Deadline to Apply: June 14, 2023

Description:

Middle Tennessee Stewardship Ecologist
Division of Natural Areas
Annual Salary Range: $66,069 – $105,369

The Middle Tennessee Stewardship Ecologist assists with management of legislatively designated state natural areas within Tennessee’s Central Basin, Eastern Highland Rim, and the western portion of the Cumberland Plateau. This position will require some overnight travel and will require some long days within the 37.5-hour workweek. The position will report to the Central Office in Nashville or a field workshop just outside Nashville and will have the ability for some remote office work as needed.
Preferred candidates will have experience in conservation biology, natural resource management, native species conservation, or preserve / natural area management experience with a bachelor’s degree in Natural Resource – Based Management (Natural Resources, Forestry, Wildlife Biology, Biology, Botany, Ecology, Environmental Science, Zoology or related field) or Parks & Recreation Management or related field.
This position will open for applications on May 25, 2023 and will close June 14, 2023. To apply please visit: https://www.tn.gov/careers.

Highlighted Responsibilities
• Working knowledge of ecological concepts of Tennessee’s fauna, flora, and natural communities
• Familiarity with conservation issues in Tennessee or the region
• Possess or have ability to obtain certification related to prescribed fire for management of conservation lands, including writing burn prescriptions or natural area management plans
• Experience with prescription and implementation of integrated pest management for treatment of invasive exotic species
• Ability to conduct public outreach related to natural areas preservation
• Familiarity with ArcPro Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Global Positioning System (GPS) units, and mapping mobile applications.
• Ability to operate various equipment used in land management (e.g., tractors, chainsaws, mowers, herbicide sprayers)
• Ability to conduct field work and site assessments, sometimes in difficult terrain and the ability to meet physical standards of arduous wildland / prescribed fire certification.

Questions regarding this opportunity can be emailed to Sam.King@tn.gov.

Organization: UT Center for Native Grassland

Location: Knoxville, TN

Deadline to Apply: Open until filled

Description:

The Center for Native Grassland Management at the University of Tennessee is in need of a field technician for the summer of 2023. The technician will be responsible for assisting the researcher with an ongoing study of grasshopper sparrows and meadowlarks at various study sites in the Knoxville, TN area. This position has a flexible start date in May of 2023 and will continue through the summer.

Qualifications:
• Experience with nest-searching.
• Be able to ID birds by sight and sound.
• Conduct radio-telemetry on multiple individuals over a large area.
• Safely handle and band/radio-collar wild birds.
• Experience with mist-netting and trapping.
• Navigate using a map and/or GPS.
• Operate an ATV/UTV, off-road vehicle.
• Work outdoors for an entire shift.
• Recognize basic habitat components (forb cover, shrub cover, forest, etc.).
• Work independently and follow written and oral instructions.
• Experience with vegetative sampling.

Applicants who lack the above experience but display a strong aptitude to learn will be considered as well. The successful applicant will spend most of their time conducting habitat surveys but will also be expected to track birds using radio telemetry and assist with catching/trapping. Starting pay is $14-$16 an hour, depending on qualifications. Interested applicants should send the information listed below in a single PDF to Megan Berry (mberry37@vols.utk.edu) or Doug Mitchell (dmitch41@vols.utk.edu):

• Put “Research Tech” in the subject line.
• Brief description of your applicable skills and your career goals and interests.
• List of days and times that you are available to work.
• Résumé or C.V. with at least 2 references

Organization: Enviva

Location: Garysburg, NC

Deadline to Apply: Not provided

Description:

Enviva’s Sustainability Foresters serve an important role by working in collaboration with our Wood Procurement Team to collect and record critical resource and sustainability information used to support the company’s proprietary Track & Trace Program. In the field, the Sustainability Forester is responsible for verifying data attributes important to the forest certifications Enviva uses to demonstrate the sustainability of the wood supply. Sustainability Foresters work primarily in an assigned region and reports to the Manager, Sustainability Standards.

Responsibilities

Partner with the Wood Procurement Team to support the creation and implementation of initiatives to ensure that wood sourcing is carried out consistent with the value Enviva places on the forest, such as:

• Implementation of Track & Trace data collection system & improvements
• Conduct High Conservation Value (HCV) Tract Assessments
• Perform ongoing and post-harvest audits
• Assist in developing Group certification processes, such as Enviva’s IMG under the American Tree Farm System
• Work with sawmills and other suppliers to enhance their commitment to sustainability
• Work with external partners to support Enviva’s efforts to increase access to certification and contribute to longleaf pine restoration in the region
• Support third-party certification audits to forest certification standards, such as FSC, SBP, PEFC, and SFI

Required Qualifications

• BS in Forest Management or related field.
• Working knowledge of forest types of US Coastal Plains forests, applicable BMPs and regulations, and harvesting regimes.
• Demonstrated proficiency with field equipment such as GPS units, touch screen technology, and personal protective equipment.
  Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office, ArcGIS or other GIS software, use of databases to manage and analyze data.
• Ability to maintain high levels of professionalism and safety while visiting working forestry operations and/or interfacing with suppliers and landowners.Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision to meet objectives and deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications – What Will Set You Apart

• Previous forest certification experience related to the Sustainable Forestry Initiative and/or Forest Stewardship Council certification programs a plus.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt as needed.
• Demonstrated technical writing skills.
• Current ATFS Tree Farm Inspector or ability to complete the required training within 6 month of hire date.
• Some experience in writing forestry management plans a plus, including:
  • Assist landowners in developing management objectives,
  • Perform field evaluations,
  • Develop stand descriptions and silvicultural prescriptions

Travel requirements: Ability to travel outside assigned region up to 20% of the time

Working Conditions

• Willing and able to work in a hot, humid, cold and noisy industrial environment
• Willing and able to maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations, to include wearing safety equipment.
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Willing and able to pull and lift, up to 50 lbs.

Physical Requirements

• Willing and able to perform tasks such as lifting, walking, climbing, stooping, standing, pushing and/or pulling for up to twelve (12) hours a day
• Willing and able to work around moving equipment and machinery
• Willing and able to pull and lift, up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.

Organization: PotlatchDeltic

Location: Flowood, MS

Deadline to Apply: Not provided

Description:

Job Description
Assist the Senior Resource Forester in all activities associated with the management of a Resource Unit.
This position will allow some remote work.

The salary range for this position is $52,699.95 – $87,833.25.
This position is bonus eligible, with a target value of 10% of salary.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Forestry or a related field required; Master’s Degree in Forestry preferred.
• At least three (3) years forestry experience required with at least one (1) year of timber harvest knowledge and supervising contractors required.
• Excellent multitasking, planning, communication, and organizational skills required.
• Displaying initiative and innovation through improving business processes.
• A developed understanding of key business drivers.
• Requires working alone outdoors in adverse weather and ground conditions.
• Ability to tolerate woods pests (ticks, snakes, etc.).
• Driving long distances on rough gravel roads is common.
• Lifting (up to 50 lbs.), climbing, walking long distances through sometimes very steep and brushy terrain.

We offer a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life and disability insurance, paid time off and additional voluntary benefits.

Financial Management

• Provides stand or project level information in the preparation of the annual operating budget including contracted services, expensed program, and capital programs.
• Track performance and expenditures compared with budgets and objectives on assigned activities.
• Provide support information to develop financial and volume projections for harvesting and silviculture on an annual, quarterly, and monthly basis.
• Adapts site specific plans as necessary to achieve desirable results. Communicate deviation from projected performances.
• Developing the ability to incorporate financial considerations in the decision-making process to affect key business drivers.
• Manage all operational projects in a cost-effective manner to return maximum value.

Planning & Operations

• Development of site activity plans to achieve unit level strategies.
• Provides information to assist in the development of one and five year harvesting and silviculture plans.
• Develop an RMU inventory plan, verify stand delineations, assign prescriptions, and update the database to maintain an accurate forest inventory.
• Assigns harvest systems, validates inventory volumes, estimates production costs, site prescriptions, determines access needs and completes unit layout on a stand basis.
• Helps prepare and execute silvicultural plans for reforestation, thinning, herbicide use, animal control, fertilization, surveying, and slash management.

Contract Administration

• Appraise, negotiate, and administer contracts related to silviculture and harvesting activities.
• Inspect operations to ensure compliance with site activity plans, standard operating procedures, safety requirements and other contractual obligations.
• Ensure log sorting, log quality, delivery targets and site objectives are met from harvest units.
• Review invoices for payment.

Supervision

• Lead and supervise project teams.
• Provide technical training to other employees.
• Provide supporting information for the evaluation and management of contractor performance.
• Perform special or occasional duties as required such as public relations activities, presentations, tours and other assigned projects.

Safety & Environmental

• Actively participate in the compliance of all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) by employees and contractors and ensure compliance with safety programs, forest stewardship principals and Best Management Practices (BMP’s).
• Participate in Corrective Action Recommendation (CAR) near miss reporting systems.
• Participate in professional organizations and associations related to resource management and represent Potlatch in occasional research studies and surveys.

Organization: Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control

Location: Smyrna, DE

Deadline to Apply: Open until filled

Description:

Salary: $51,144.50

This position helps to conserve soil and water resources by surveying and managing upland game populations, including turkeys, quail, pheasants, rabbits, and gray squirrels, and their habitats and by recommending conservation, protection and restoration practices that help guide upland noxious vegetation control, watershed buffers and habitat management and restoration projects that help prevent erosion, flooding, and sedimentation. This position reports directly to a program manager and works with staff in other divisions, public and private land management agencies and willing landowners to identify and implement watershed, agricultural and other land and water conservation activities that are critical to managing upland game species and associated land, water, and soil resources.

This position will have management oversight of turkeys, quail, pheasants, rabbits, and gray squirrels. The primary responsibilities will be to develop and implement upland game conservation management efforts compatible with conserving soil and water resources and associated habitats. The incumbent will also serve on regional and national science and planning teams and technical committees and assist with other conservation planning activities as needed.

DUTIES:

• Develop and lead upland game research and monitoring activities for Delaware.
• Collect data in the field using surveys, radio telemetry, or other field techniques, and conduct data analysis to estimate density and occupancy, species richness and population parameters of upland game.
• Collaborate with habitat managers to restore and develop aquatic and upland habitats to conserve wildlife species, soil and water resources, in particular, early successional habitat and buffers to benefit water quality and the wildlife that live in these areas.
• Complete annual surveys of hunters to assess effort, harvest rates, and attitudes towards various hunting related matters.
• Organize, process, and analyze large amounts of data.
• Ensure data is disseminated to partners in a timely manner.
• Oversee contracts.
• May supervise seasonal and/or contractual staff.
• Develop and administer grants ensuring various deadlines are met.
• Represent the Division of Fish and Wildlife on various technical committees relevant to the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Possession of a bachelor’s degree or higher in Wildlife, Ecology, Conservation, Natural Resources, or related field.
2. Six months experience in managing a wildlife research project(s), which includes planning, developing, implementing, managing, and evaluating projects to ensure objectives are met.
3. Two years’ experience in analyzing and evaluating scientific data.
4. Two years’ experience in conducting wildlife surveys.

PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Possession of a master’s degree or higher in Wildlife, Ecology, Conservation, Natural Resources, or related field.
2. One year of experience conducting upland game surveys involving turkeys or quail.
3. One year of experience conducting habitat management within forested, early successional, or grassland habitats.
4. One year of experience using GIS mapping programs such as ArcMap or ArcPro.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

1. Possession of a valid Driver’s License (not suspended, revoked, or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).
2. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Kent Conservation District does not provide sponsorship for holders of H1-B Visas.
3. Direct Deposit of paychecks is required of all new employees.

BENEFITS: The Kent Conservation District offers a comprehensive benefit package including: 37.5 hour work week with flexible scheduling options, 15 paid vacation days the first year, 9 paid holidays a year, and 15 paid sick leave days per year. Pension and health insurance are also included in the benefits package. Direct Deposit of paychecks will be required as a condition of employment for new employees.

The Kent Conservation District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

TO APPLY, PLEASE EMAIL BOTH YOUR RESUME AND KCD APPLICATION (PDF or MSWORD) TO: (The KCD Application may also be downloaded from the KCD Employment Opportunities website) Patricia.Risher@delaware.gov

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT
Patricia Risher, District Human Resources Liaison
DNREC Fiscal Management
97 Commerce Way Suite 106 Dover, DE 19901
Phone: 302-608-5478
Fax: 302-739-6461
Patricia.Risher@delaware.gov

Organization: Genesee County Animal Shelter

Location: Flint, MI

Deadline to Apply: Until Filled

Description:

Veterinarian

Organization: Genesee County

Location: Flint, MI

Pay Range: $135,000 – $160,000

Summary:

Performs professional veterinary services for animals at the Animal Control Shelter and to animals under the care of the Shelter. Works under the supervision of the Director of the Animal Control; performs related duties as required.

Position Responsibilities:

Administers veterinary care to animals under the care of the Animal Control Shelter including examining, evaluating and administering appropriate medical treatment.
Vaccinates dogs, cats, livestock or other animals that are placed with the public and at the annual rabies clinic.
Oversee the ordering and utilization of controlled substances for use at Animal Control.
Recommends treatment of sick and injured wildlife to wildlife rehabilitators; Prepares medical reports on animals.
Trains staff in euthanasia procedures.
Advises Animal Control Shelter regarding best practices to maintain the safety, health and welfare of the animals.
Assists in determining the appropriateness of animal cruelty charges and makes recommendations to the Genesee County Prosecutor’s Office.
Participates as an expert witness for animal-related matters.
Consults with the Genesee County Health Department on animal related diseases or other matters as requested by the Health Department.
Review and make recommendations for notification protocols for Genesee County Health Department and the Genesee County Animal Control.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVMNMD), License in good standing with the state veterinary board AND DEA License for controlled Substances AND Michigan Board of Pharmacy Controlled Substance License.
Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.
Valid Michigan Drivers’ License; good driving record. Willing to work weekends and irregular hours.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities (SKA) Required:

Knowledge of modern principles and practices of animal medicine; Knowledge of local, state and federal regulations.
Considerable ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative in analyzing problems and recommending solutions, and to cope with difficult situations in accordance with established policy and procedure.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; Ability to prepare reports and medical files.
Ability to physically perform the assigned duties.
Ability to attend work regularly and work under stressful conditions.
Ability to work independently, collaboratively and respectfully in a complex, multicultural work environment that values diversity, equity and inclusion.

Hiring Solutions LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Hiring Solutions LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter here: https://hiringsolutionsllc.com/openings/Veterinarian_287

Organization: Georgia Department of Natural Resources

Location: Walton County, GA

Deadline to Apply: Not provided

Description:

*Work Unit Location: (Wildlife Resources Conservation Center) – Successful candidate must reside within one of the following counties: Gwinnett, DeKalb, Fulton, Cobb, Forsyth, or Rockdale.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Under limited supervision, provide technical assistance to the public, local governments, homeowners’ associations, and similar stakeholders regarding wildlife management and resolving human-wildlife conflict in urban and suburban Metro-Atlanta. Conduct and attend education and outreach events on managing conflict species, specifically deer and coyotes. Participate in a variety wildlife research projects in and around MetroAtlanta. Assist in creation of urban deer management program for local governments and HOAs interested. Provide remote and onsite technical assistance to resolve human-wildlife conflict in urban and suburban Metro-Atlanta. Onsite response to mitigate conflicts with big game (turkey, deer and bear) and protected species. Capture, relocate or euthanize conflict or injured wildlife in accordance with DNR policy. Participate in 24/7 rotating on call as emergency point of contact for Metro-Atlanta wildlife emergencies that exceed the scope of commercial nuisance wildlife control officers. Supervise up to four Wildlife Technicians. Assist in the expansion of the Urban Wildlife Program into other urban areas in the state. Supervise Wildlife Technicians.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in Biology or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• OR Bachelor’s degree in Biology or a related field from an accredited college or university
• AND One year of related experience.
• OR One year of experience required at the lower-level Wildlife Biologist 1, (NRP060) or position equivalent.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preference will be given to applicants with the following:

• Experience working for Wildlife Resources Division
• Experience planning and leading programs focused on human-wildlife conflict
• Experience with capture and handling of conflict wildlife species (deer, coyote, bears)
• Experience with ArcGIS
• Master’s Degree in wildlife management
• Supervisory Experience

If interested in applying for this position, please submit an electronic DNR Application for Employment to the e-mail address below or mail a completed DNR Application for Employment to the following address:
Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Office of Human Resources
ATTN: Recruitment and Selection 2067 US Hwy, 278, SE Social Circle, GA 30025
Email: WRD.careers@dnr.ga.gov

Organization: Mississippi State University

Location: Multiple fields in Mississippi

Deadline to Apply: May 30, 2023

Description:

The Mississippi State Carnivore and Population Ecology Lab is hiring a Wildlife Technician to assist with fieldwork monitoring swamp rabbits and assessing bottomland hardwood forest features in the Mississippi Delta. Fieldwork consist of performing vegetation surveys and collecting soil samples and rabbit fecal pellets when encountered. The position is 40 hours per week during the field season and is not benefits eligible. Field work will occur from July to late August.

Qualifications:
• Coursework toward a Bachelor’s degree in wildlife biology or related discipline
• A valid driver’s license

Start date: July 3

To apply, please send a cover letter highlighting relevant experience and how this position will contribute to your career goals, a resume or CV, contact information for three references, and your soonest available start date as a single PDF to Chloe Beall at csb502@msstate.edu with “Swamp Rabbit Technician Application” in the subject line. Please contact Chloe via email if you have further questions.