North Pacific Groundfish Observer

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree with a major in a natural science, such as fisheries or wildlife biology, marine biology, or a related field of biology (including general biology).
• A minimum of 30 credit hours in applicable biological sciences.
• At least one undergraduate course each in math and statistics.
• Coursework or employment experience that emphasized the use of dichotomous (taxonomic) keys.
• Computer skills necessary to work with standard database software and computer hardware.

Biologists hired by Alaskan Observers, Inc. (AOI) attend a three week training in either Seattle, Washington, or Anchorage, Alaska. Following training, North Pacific GroundfishObservers make an initial commitment to make two deployments of between 2 and 2 ½ months in length over a span of 5 to 6 months, and are guaranteed subsequent deployment opportunities and salary advances. Observers gather management data for the Government, living and working aboard U.S.-flagged commercial fishing vessels operating in the Bering Sea, North Pacific, and Gulf of Alaska.

Biologist, March 2011 West Coast Groundfish Observer Program – Alaskan Observers (Various West Coast Ports)

Alaskan Observers, Inc. (AOI) is currently recruiting biologists to enter training in March of 2011.

Description of Work:
This program provides observer coverage to vessels operating outside of the catch-share fishery on the West Coast. (You can find information about observer opportunities in the Trawl Catch Share fishery here)
The vessels operating in the West Coast Groundfish fishery range in size from 20 feet to approximately 75 feet. Observers will work on a variety of gear types, including longline, pot, and shrimp trawl. Trips will generally be one to five days in length. The project offers observers the opportunity to work twelve-month or longer contracts (as opposed to the typical three-month contract in the North Pacific). Observers can expect to be sampling at sea approximately 12 to 20 days per month, gathering fishing effort and location information, sampling for species composition, and collecting biological data from both prohibited and target species. While onshore observers can also expect to work on shoreside tasks which will include making dock rounds, entering and editing data, debriefing, performing safety reviews, and contacting vessels to be observed.

Program Assistant, Environmental and Natural Resources – Snoqualmie Indian Tribe (Snoqualmie, WA)

The Environmental and Natural Resources Program Assistant will Provide specific and complex high level advanced administrative support with a broad variety of clerical, secretarial and administrative support duties for the ENR Department. Responsible for organizing and coordinating meetings and events, preparing various technical documents and presentations, creating reports, conducting research, maintain grant files and company records, coordinating travel arrangements. Under the direction of the ENR Director. Activities range from routine to moderately complex, requiring a greater level of judgment and initiative to determine proper approach or action to take in non-routine situations. An extensive knowledge of office organization including typical operating policies, procedures, and protocols, and administrative concepts, principles and accepted practices.
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Research Internship – Sightline Institute (Seattle, WA)

Making Sustainability Legal

Sightline is looking for a research intern for an immediate opening to assist its executive director with the Making Sustainability Legal initiative. The intern may also work with other program staff members on this and other projects.

Sightline’s research interns are typically tasked with a number of small- to mid-sized projects, varying in length from several hours to several weeks. These projects typically culminate in concise written reports for internal use or, on occasion, for publication on Sightline’s blog.

The intern we seek will be interested in many topics and the relationships among them. S/he will have strong analytical skills as well as strong writing and communications skills. Sightline values accuracy, depth, clear writing, and the ability to work independently.

Internship – Metro Group LLC (Bellevue, WA)

Metro Group LLC is seeking students to help carry out an energy efficiency program supported in part by Washington state utility companies. Tasks will include but are not limited to: learning and understanding rebate and incentives program from local utilities; creating teams to conduct sweeps of commercial utility properties and discover inefficient technology still in use; educating utility customers about opportunities for energy efficiency; and gaining valuable experience as an educator, environmental steward and consultant. Internship will last 3 to 4 months or longer if necessary, and generally 1 to 2 days out of the week. Travel expenses to and from work site will be compensated.  Interns will receive a commission per signed contract (DOE) along with additional bonuses.
If interested, please contact David Summers at 206.925.3050 or email resume to David.Summers@ezmetro.com.

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Environmental Programs Site Supervisor – Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center, Pacific Science Center (Bellevue, WA)

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Love inspiring children by teaching awareness, understanding, and appreciation for the natural world? The Programs Site Supervisor ensures the development and maintenance of high quality programs and on-site operation for these programs at Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center. The Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center is a collaboration between the City of Bellevue and Pacific Science Center.

The ideal candidate will possess a bachelors degree in Biology, Natural Sciences, Ecology, Environmental Sciences or Environmental Education and have demonstrated supervisory experience and outdoor and experiential teaching skills. The Mercer Slough program is located off-site from the main Pacific Science Center facility. This creates a unique situation. It is important that the Supervisor be able to maintain visibility at both sites and keep awareness high of each to the other whenever possible. There is a lot of autonomy in this position but the Program Site Supervisor is still accountable to the Mercer Slough Manager for the policies of Pacific Science Center, the integrity of the Mercer Slough and the deadlines and regulations of the City of Bellevue.

Postdoc Research Associate – Oregon State University, College of Agricultral Sciences (Corvallis, OR)

Deadline: November 4, 2011
The Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, College of Agricultural Sciences invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, fixed-term Research Associate. Reappointment is at the discretion of the Dean. The primary research focus for this position will be to (1) determine the morphological, physiological and behavioral phenotype of wild Chinook salmon as it relates to juvenile migratory performance and (2) develop strategies whereby such a phenotype could be produced through artificial rearing.

https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/Welcome_css.jsp

Volunteers, Seminar on Ocean Acidification – Washington Sea Grant (Seattle, WA)

Ocean Acidification Symposium

November 9, 12:30 – 6:00 pm
Center for Urban Horticulture
3501 NE 41st Street, Seattle • Map

Temporary Research and Evaluation Assistant – Seattle City Light (Seattle, WA)

TEMPORARY RESEARCH & EVALUATION ASSISTANT

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Seattle City Light, a department of the City of Seattle, is one of the nation’s largest municipally owned utilities in terms of the number of customers served. Over the years we have worked very hard to keep Seattle's electricity affordable, reliable, and environmentally sound. Today, City Light is a recognized national leader in energy efficiency and environmental stewardship. We are currently recruiting for a Temporary Research & Evaluation Assistant (R&E Assistant).

Environmental Data Specialist (Port of Seattle)

The Port of Seattle is seeking an Environmental Data Specialist to
ensure environmental data is accessible and useful to our customers
and clients. The Port of Seattle plays a key role in bringing
international trade, transportation and travel to the Pacific
Northwest, and supports industries as diverse as tourism and
commercial fishing. The Port's vision is to be the cleanest, greenest,
most energy-efficient port in the nation. This is an exciting
opportunity to be part of an organization that is a recognized leader
in aviation, commercial and environmental activities. This position
supports the Port's outstanding record of compliance, reduces risk
associated with environmental liability, promotes data-driven decision
making, and furthers the Port's environmental management objectives
and business priorities.

Sr. Environmental Chemist/Project Manager, EcoChem (Downtown Seattle)

Sr. Environmental Chemist/Project Manager

EcoChem is a specialized, environmental consulting firm (not a
laboratory) that is actively seeking to fill an opening for mid-senior
level Environmental Chemist. This is a full-time position in our
Seattle office.

Trace Metals Chemist, Brooks Rand Labs (Fremont, Seattle)

Brooks Rand Labs, an environmental laboratory in Seattle specializing
in trace metals analysis and speciation, is looking for a bright,
hard-working, and enthusiastic person to fill a chemist/analyst
position.

Duties: The duties associated with this position may included the
analysis of samples for trace metals and trace metal species by
ICP-MS, ICP-DRC-MS, and HPLC-ICP-MS; preparation of environmental
samples (waters, sediments, biota, etc.), calibration of lab
equipment, lab maintenance, and cleaning.

Assistant Professor in Marine and Environmental Policy – University of Washington, School of Marine and Environmental Affairs (Seattle, WA)

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The School of Marine and Environmental Affairs (SMEA) at the University of Washington (UW) seeks applications for a 9-month (100% FTE) tenure-track faculty position in the area of marine and environmental policy.  This position will be filled at the Assistant Professor rank.

Field Technician – Aerotek Engineering and Environmental (Bellevue/Kirkland, WA)

Aerotek E&E is partnered with an environmental and geotechnical consulting firm who is currently seeking a full time Field Technician for their office in the Bellevue-Kirkland area. This individual will be responsible for conducting geotechnical field monitoring including construction special inspection, geologic exploration, groundwater well installation, and other related tasks. The ideal candidate will also have experience with environmental sampling procedures for soil and groundwater and soil laboratory testing experience.

Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium- Youth Volunteer Coordinator (Apply by 10/24)

Job Description

Title of Position: Associate Program Specialist - Youth Volunteer Coordinator
Organization: Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
Accepting Applications Date(s) and Time(s): 9/30/11 to 10/24/11
Address: 5400 N. Pearl St.
City: Tacoma, WA  98407
Link to full job description: http://www.metroparkstacoma.org/page.php?id=202
Description:

Woodland Park Zoo-Executive Assistant (Apply by 10/27/11)

Job Description

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

 This is your opportunity to join the dynamic Executive & Administrative team at Woodland Park Zoo. Applications are now being accepted for Executive Assistant in the Executive & Administration Department at the Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle. There is one full-time, regular, benefited position to be filled at this time. Compensation is based on experience.

Seattle Public Schools-Resource Conservation Specialist (Apply by 10/24/11)

Job Description

GENERAL SUMMARY
Under the general supervision of the Senior Supervisor of Environmental Services, the responsibilities of this position are to develop energy and water conservation programs at District schools and facilities; market strategies to promote, educate, motivate, and communicate conservation techniques; analyze data for effectiveness of programs, and coordinate with external agencies.

Quantitative Fishery Scientist – Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission (Portland, OR)

COLUMBIA RIVER INTER-TRIBAL FISH COMMISSION 729 NE Oregon, Suite 200, Portland, Oregon 97232 Telephone 503 238 0667 Fax 503 235 4228

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Job Title: Quantitative Fishery Scientist

Department: Fishery Science

Classification: Regular, full-time, exempt

Salary: DOQ

Location: Portland, Oregon

Closing Date: November 28, 2011

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Outreach Education Manager (Full Time, Regular)

Pacific Science Center is committed to driving science education forward in Washington State. At the heart of this are Outreach Education Programs, bringing science education to communities throughout the Pacific Northwest. The Outreach Education Programs Manager provides vision and direction for Outreach Education for Pacific Science Center.
This position manages existing outreach education programs, new initiatives, budgets, materials, and staff for Science On Wheels, Science After School and grant projects. In addition the Outreach Education Programs Manager works with the Director of Science and Education and the Vice President for Science and Education in developing and implementing new initiatives.

The ideal candidate will possess a bachelors degree in Science, Education or related field as well as demonstrated teaching experience at the elementary level and delivery of interactive programs or presentation of formal/informal programs. Supervisory experience and management of grant related projects are also essential. Patience, creativity, and great attention to detail are keys for success in this position. If you have these qualities and you’re looking to make a difference in the lives of students, this may be the job for you!

Paid internships w/The Nature Conservancy, Summer 2012

Paid summer internships in conservation through TNC for undergraduate/graduate students/recent grads - check it out on their website:
http://www.nature.org/aboutus/diversity/diversity-internships-at-the-nature-conservancy.xml

BEACH Program Specialist (Environmental Specialist 2)

Opening Date/Time:	Tue. 09/27/11 12:00 AM Pacific Time
Closing Date/Time:	Tue. 10/18/11 11:59 PM Pacific Time
Salary:	$2,769.00 - $3,614.00 Monthly
Job Type:	Project (limited duration)
Location:	Thurston County – Lacey, Washington
Department:	Dept. of Ecology

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/washington/default.cfm?action=viewJob&jobID=371217

State Government Relations Director in Oregon United States

State Government Relations Director
Job ID:
39305
Location:
Oregon
Full/Part Time:
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary:
Regular
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OFFICE LOCATION
Portland, Oregon (OR) or Salem, Oregon (OR)
ABOUT US
The Nature Conservancy is the worlds leading conservation organization, working in all 50 states and more than 33 countries. Founded in 1951, the mission of The Nature Conservancy is to preserve the plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive.

Environmental Systems Technician- City of Tacoma

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/tacoma/default.cfm

CITY OF TACOMA
invites applications for the position of:
Environmental Systems Technician

An Equal Opportunity Employer 

SALARY
Hourly
$22.42 - $27.25  Annually
$46,633.60 - $56,680.00 

OPENING DATE: 09/30/11
CLOSING DATE: 10/14/11 05:00 PM