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Director – Association of Polar Early Career Scientists (Tromso, Norway)

Director – Association of Polar Early Career Scientists (Tromso, Norway)

Deadline: February 27, 2012

The Association of Polar Early Career Scientists (APECS) is seeking a new director to lead the organization to new heights. In its 5+ years, APECS has evolved into the pre-eminent international and interdisciplinary organization for polar early career researchers, now comprising over 3000 members from 75 countries including students, postdoctoral researchers, early faculty members, educators and others with interests in Polar Regions and the cryosphere. In collaboration with international organizations, leading polar researchers, educators, and funding agencies, APECS aims to enhance career development opportunities, stimulate research collaborations, and develop effective future leaders in polar research, education and outreach to provide a continuum of knowledge for generations to come.

February 22, 2012
Marine Habitat Resource Specialist – NOAA, Office of Habitat Conservation (Silver Spring, MD)

Marine Habitat Resource Specialist – NOAA, Office of Habitat Conservation (Silver Spring, MD)

Deadline: None listed

Recruitment through I.M. Systems Group.

The qualified candidate will support the Deepwater Horizon Spill (DWH) restoration planning and implementation and be part of the DWH Restoration Team and will assist in identifying, developing, and implementing restoration concepts and projects associated with the DWH oil spill. Overnight travel may be required for this position. The candidate will also be responsible for supporting short term and long term restoration planning activities and providing technical assistance, administrative support, and expertise to support NOAA’s restoration activities funded through NOAA’s Damage Assessment, Remediation, and Restoration Program (DARRP).

February 22, 2012
Education Specialist – Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (Gloucester Point, VA)

Education Specialist – Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (Gloucester Point, VA)

Deadline: February 29, 2012

Note: Search under position number 00019V.

The Education Specialist will support and implement General Education and Public Outreach programs, including but not limited to school field trips, summer camps, teacher professional development, festivals, and classroom instruction.  This position includes work in the field, lab, and classroom with a wide variety of audiences. This position will also support production and evaluations of science-based educational material and programs; aid in education program coordination with key partner entities; and support Reserve’s Coastal Training Program.

February 22, 2012
Strategy Leader, Integrated Ocean Management – The Nature Conservancy (Arlington, VA)

Strategy Leader, Integrated Ocean Management – The Nature Conservancy (Arlington, VA)

Deadline: March 30, 2012

The Nature Conservancy’s (TNC) mission is to preserve the plants, animals, and their natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth. Integrated Ocean Management is one of three Organization-wide marine priorities. Its goal is to transform large-scale ocean management by integrating conservation planning with development, and implementing multiple solutions within ecologically and politically coherent ocean areas. The Strategy Leader is part of the Global Marine Team and is responsible for advancing Integrated Ocean Management to achieve major ocean conservation goals.  They will provide leadership for Global Activities and support TNC priority geographies including the US, Caribbean, Coral Triangle, Micronesia, and the Gulf of California.

February 22, 2012
Business Management Assistant – USDA Forest Service, Shasta-Trinity National Forest (Redding, CA)

Business Management Assistant – USDA Forest Service, Shasta-Trinity National Forest (Redding, CA)

Deadline: March 15, 2012

The Business Management Assistant provides advice and counsel in a wide variety of administrative areas. The incumbent will perform clerical and technical tasks involving both procedural and substantive processing of transactions in support of administrative and resource programs and activities for the Supervisor’s Office.

February 22, 2012
Forestry Technician, Trails – USDA Forest Service, Klamath National Forest (Fort Jones, CA)

Forestry Technician, Trails – USDA Forest Service, Klamath National Forest (Fort Jones, CA)

Deadline: March 23, 2012

This position serves as a Forest Service representative and sponsor for a California Conservation Corps (CCC) Backcountry program. This involves daily oversight of work performed by a 15-18 member trail crew, including communication of USFS trail standards and assistance in project implementation. This position works closely with CCC crew leader and crew members. Candidate is expected to contribute with routine camp chores.  Ideal candidate will have strong trail skills, strong interpersonal skills, and extensive backcountry living experience. Technical work will include tread and drainage, crosscut and chainsaw corridor clearing and rock work.

February 22, 2012
Fuels Officer – Shasta-Trinity National Forest (Mountain Gate, CA)

Fuels Officer – Shasta-Trinity National Forest (Mountain Gate, CA)

Deadline: March 14, 2012

This position will manage a large, complex fuels program, provide supervision for fuels program personnel, participate in non-governmental groups such as fire safe councils, manage grants and agreements, organize and manage the planning and implementation of all prescribed burnings, perform as team leader on required projects, provide district fuels budget and program planning input for short and long-range fuels projects, and coordinate and supervise efforts of other fuel program employees.

February 22, 2012
GIS Technician – West Fork Environmental (Olympia, WA)

GIS Technician – West Fork Environmental (Olympia, WA)

Deadline: None listed

Position is responsible for input and attribution of spatial data using GIS software. Position includes creation and management of geodatabases and production of map products. Incumbent will edit and create various coverage layers, including shapefiles and datasets, and should be able to use and process satellite imagery and raster data, such as LiDAR. Applicants must have completed a college or technical degree program in GIS, Geography, Computer Science or related field. Successful applicants will demonstrate a high level of attention to detail and value rigorous scientific methods. Familiarity with a wide range physical and biological data types and their use in geodatabases is desirable. Must be proficient in Arc versions 9.2 and 10.

February 22, 2012
Conservation Plant Nursery Manager – Center for Natural Lands Management (Olympia, WA)

Conservation Plant Nursery Manager – Center for Natural Lands Management (Olympia, WA)

Deadline: March 16, 2012

The Conservation Plant Nursery Manager will implement a project to efficiently and effectively propagate native prairie plants and seed for use in CNLM-associated restoration actions. Comprehensive planning of propagation and nursery infrastructure will be required. The Manager will work with and lead CNLM staff, interns, contractors, and volunteers in the implementation of the propagation plan. The Manager must coordinate multiple partners in the project, and will be responsible for including meeting grant requirements.

February 22, 2012
Regional Extension Project Manager – Hardwood Biofuels, Washington State University (Everett, WA)

Regional Extension Project Manager – Hardwood Biofuels, Washington State University (Everett, WA)

Deadline: April 1, 2012

The Hardwood biofuels Extension Project Manager will lead a new four-person team to develop curriculum and outreach materials for use by Extension personnel region-wide (WA, OR, ID, MT, N. CA) in working with private landowners to grow hybrid poplar for biofuel production. The Project Manager will be expected to have strong organizational, management, outreach, and communication skills. General responsibilities will include: leading the design and implementation of education and outreach programs for farmers, forest owners, policymakers, and the general public related to growing sustainable biofuel production; managing the project budget and ensuring that project milestones are met; coordinating the development of educational materials with emerging research; and designing and conducting research on the barriers, needs, and opportunities around the adoption of hybrid poplar biofuel crop systems by landowners throughout the region.

February 22, 2012