Grant Analyst- Olympia, WA

This position reports to the Assistant Division Manager for the Transactions Program in the Asset and Property Management Division. This position works closely with the Project Managers in the Conservation Lands Acquisition Unit administering federal and state grants.

Position operates as a grant analyst primarily responsible for managing all fiscal aspects of land acquisition grants awarded under the state of Washington Wildlife Recreation Program (WWRP), federal Forest Legacy and Section 6 programs and other federal grant programs. Provides interpretation of the funding agency’s regulations and policies and evaluates and tracks contractual obligations pertaining to fiscal records during the application, project implementation and billing processes.

http://www.dnr.wa.gov/Lists/Job%20Openings/Attachments/686/2012_6972.pdf

State Lands Geologist- Olympia, Castle Rock, Chehalis, Port Angeles, Forks, and Battleground, WA

This position provides scientific and technical expertise in the fields of geology and geomorphology to support State Trust Land management. The position provides consulting services to foresters, engineers, and managers responsible for executing the Department’s timber sales program in the Olympic and Pacific Cascade regions. Primary responsibilities include:

 Conducting landslide risk analyses of proposed timber harvesting and road construction plans; and communicating the results of risk analyses both verbally and in writing

 Landscape scale terrain stability mapping

 Assessing the suitability of rock resources for use in various engineering applications

http://www.dnr.wa.gov/Lists/Job%20Openings/Attachments/655/2012_6776_6889.pdf

Reclamation Field Lead- Olympia, WA

The Reclamation Field Lead is a reclamation expert with in-depth knowledge of the Surface Mine Reclamation Act (RCW 78.44) and associated rule (WAC 332-18). It supports the SMR Program by supervising and training technical staff to conduct physical and aerial inspections of permitted and unpermitted mine sites. It conducts initial and follow-up enforcement investigations and makes recommendations for legal actions for the regulatory program.

First review is March 12. 2012

http://www.dnr.wa.gov/Lists/Job%20Openings/Attachments/689/2012_4516.pdf

Natural Resource Worker 1- Port Angeles, WA

This position is assigned to a two person maintenance and operations trail crew that completes routine maintenance projects on designated sites. This position is funded with a RCO grant.

Project Seasonal. This is a 9 month seasonal position. This position is represented by the WPEA.

http://www.dnr.wa.gov/Lists/Job%20Openings/Attachments/685/2012_P356.pdf

Forest Crew Supervisor – Correctional Facility

This is an entry level position supervising and training a 10-person offender crew and directing, planning and evaluating the crew’s daily work. Forest Crew Supervisors gain first-hand working knowledge of silvicultural activities, recreation projects, and wildland firefighting.

Firefighting is a critical part of this position and may require assignment to remote fire camps. The safe and productive completion of work projects supports DNR in fulfilling its resource protection, trust land management and public service missions.

Depending on the successful candidate’s education and experience, the position may provide entry to the DNR forestry program. Forest Crew Supervisors gain intimate working knowledge of state land management, plus crew supervision and personnel management skills. They are responsible for creating a positive work environment and derive genuine satisfaction from providing offenders with the skills, work ethics and self-esteem which often lead to successful re-entry into society.

http://www.dnr.wa.gov/Lists/Job%20Openings/Attachments/475/2011_fcs_cf.pdf

Renewable Energy Outreach Associate - King County

As an Outreach Associate you will communicate directly with utility customers about Puget Sound Energy’s Green Power Program with the ultimate goal of enrolling them in the program. You will interact with the public in a variety of settings including festivals, storefront tables, community events, and going door-to-door in select neighborhoods.
As an Outreach Associate you will:

Gain valuable sales experience with great bonus potential

Gain entrance to the growing renewable energy industry

Directly contribute to the growth of renewable energy in the Pacific Northwest

http://3degreesinc.iapplicants.com/ViewJob-141231.html

Summer Internship – Nature Vision (Woodinville, WA)

Nature Vision is a non-profit environmental education organization with a mission to foster citizen appreciation and stewardship of the environment through integration of school, community, and nature education. The intern will aid naturalists with presenting environmental education programs to: summer camps, schools, libraries, and other groups from the Nature Vision menu of programs. Training is provided. Additionally, the intern will prep and clean-up materials for camps and presentations as well as complete office projects as needed by staff.

http://depts.washington.edu/coenv/careers-blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Nature-Vision-Internship-2012.pdf?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=summer-internship-nature-vision-woodinville-wa

Assistant ESA Coordinator – Lummi Nation, Lummi Indian Business Council (Bellingham, WA)

The incumbent in this position will, within one year, gain hands on experience for the purpose of assuming the responsibilities of the ESA Coordinator.  In that capacity  he/she will  participate and help coordinate the Lummi Nation’s response to recovery of salmonid stocks in the Lummi Nation’s Usual and Accustomed Fishing Grounds and Stations (U&A), including but not limited to Lummi’s technical, administrative, and policy participation in tribal, local government, state, and federal salmonid recovery initiatives as they relate to stocks which the Lummi Nation utilizes in ceremonial, subsistence, and commercial fisheries. In this endeavor, the incumbent will take direction from the ESA Coordinator, and will help communicate to Natural Resources Director,  Natural Resources staff, and Lummi policy bodies as they develop interpretations of the U.S. Endangered Species Act (ESA) as it relates to Lummi Treaty Harvest Rights.

http://depts.washington.edu/coenv/careers-blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/ESA-JOB-ANNOUNCEMENT-LTTR-HD.pdf?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=assistant-esa-coordinator-lummi-nation-lummi-indian-business-council-bellingham-wa

Volunteer/Intern, Wild Fish Conservancy (Grays Harbor, WA)

The Wild Fish Conservancy is seeking volunteers to assist in an assessment of habitat use by the fish community (particularly juvenile salmon) in the tidally-influenced areas of the Chehalis River estuary (Grays Harbor) and tributaries. The sampling effort will use fyke trapping and beach seining to capture, identify, measure, and release juvenile fish from March to September, 2012. Habitat assessments will also be made to identify areas for future habitat restoration projects to aid in salmon recovery in the Chehalis Basin. Volunteers need to be in good physical condition (adequate for hauling seine nets and traveling across mud flats), be comfortable working from small boats, and be willing to work in adverse weather conditions. The effort will provide experience in field techniques, fish identification, data collection and habitat assessment. Free group lodging will be provided in Westport, but at present there is no funding for salaries or stipends. Volunteers do not need to commit to the entire study period, but during summer, preference will be given to those who can commit for longer time periods (weeks/months).

http://wildfishconservancy.org/about/press-room/press-clips/interns-needed-for-a-juvenile-salmon-fish-community-ecology-study-in-grays-harbor

Executive Secretary Pacific Salmon Commission

Summary description of the position

The Executive Secretary is the Commission’s senior employee and shall be impartial in coordinating interests of the two national sections. The Executive Secretary is responsible to the Commission for the management of its office and its funds, which are currently at the level of $3.8 M per annum, contributed in equal parts by the two Contracting Parties. The Executive Secretary conducts business on behalf of the Commission; makes all arrangements for annual and other meetings of the Commission and its committees; prepares annual budget estimates, annual financial statements, and other documents required by the Commission; drafts minutes of the Commission and committee meetings and drafts an annual report of the Commission to the Contracting Parties. In addition, the Executive Secretary provides technical and administrative support for two Salmon Treaty Endowment Funds currently valued at approximately $174 M and for administration and monitoring of other institutional arrangements of the Commission and its related Regional Panels and Technical Committees.

The Executive Secretary currently employs 25 permanent staff, and such temporary staff as may be deemed necessary, including scientific, technical, and administrative support staff whose tasks are that of assisting the Executive Secretary in carrying out Commission functions.

Camp Counselor- Seattle Aquarium

Closes March 5, 2012

Posted: Internal and External

Reports to: Camp & Family Programs Coordinator

Status: Non-Exempt/Hourly – This is a temporary position.

Hours of Work: There are two Camp Counselor positions and counselors must be available all the following dates/times:

Pre Camp Season: Week of June, 18-22 Monday – Friday 8am-5pm for staff training. Week of June 25—29 Hours/Dates will vary for pre season production.

Camp Season Runs. July 2 - August 24, M-F, shift times vary. 40 hours a week. Week of July 2 you will not work Wednesday 4th of July and be paid 32 hours.

Week of camps, Counselors will be assigned one of two shift times:. 7:30am-4:30pm or 9am-6pm.

Post Camp Season: August, 27 –31. Hours/Dates will vary for debrief, evaluation and cleaning.

Dated Needed: June 18, 2012  

About the Seattle Aquarium: The Seattle Aquarium is owned by the City of Seattle and under nonprofit management. The Aquarium currently serves over 825,000 visitors and 50,000 school children and their teachers annually. Guided by the mission of Inspiring Conservation of our Marine Environment, the Seattle Aquarium has a realistic plan for phased growth based on record-setting attendance, membership and fundraising growth, an energized Board of Directors and professional management. The current annual budget is $12 million.

Position Overview: Seattle Aquarium Marine Summer Camp Counselors are role models who will be working with a professional team of camp staff, high school volunteers, campers and their families. Campers’ age range 5 to 15 years old and are separated by varying age groups. You will work with all ages of campers while leading your group of up to 10 campers in all aspects of camp programming.

Lead Camp Instructor- Seattle Aquarium

Closes March 5, 2012

Reports to: Camp & Family Programs Coordinator

Status: Hourly – This is a temporary position lasting a maximum of 8 weeks.

Shift time; M-F. 8am-5pm.

Hours of Work:

Lead Camp Instructor position works and must be committed to the following weeks of camp.

Camp Staff Training: June, 18-22.

Camp Theme - Aquatic Artists - Session 1: July 23-27

Camp Theme -Ocean Odyssey - Session 1: July 9-13, Session 2: August 6-10, Session 3: August 13-17.

You will be allotted three, 40 hour weeks, for prep and post production June – August 2012.

Hours for all 8 weeks in total will be 40 hours per week.

Dated Needed: June 4, 2012

Posting Expires: March 5, 2012

About the Seattle Aquarium: The Seattle Aquarium is owned by the City of Seattle and under nonprofit management. The Aquarium currently serves over 825,000 visitors and 50,000 school children and their teachers annually. Guided by the mission of Inspiring Conservation of our Marine Environment, the Seattle Aquarium has a realistic plan for phased growth based on record-setting attendance, membership and fundraising growth, an energized Board of Directors and professional management. The current annual budget is $12 million.

Position Overview: The Education Assistant for Camp & Family Programs conducts two primary responsibilities; 1. Irregular staff support - substitute as a camp counselor and/or family program instructor and cover breaks when needed 2. Regular administrative support - produces consistent weekly reports and maintains records for summer fee based program offerings. Education Assistants must quickly establish and build positive relationships with summer program staff, volunteers, interns, campers, families & our partner programs. This allows the Education Assistant to easily integrate into any program position when necessary. Each day greatly varies. Willingness to adapt from office tasks to instructing classes with ages varying from infant to adult is essential.

Fish Biologist, USGS (Cook, WA)

As a Fish Biologist within the Western Fisheries Research Center, some of your specific duties will include:
-Plans, develops, and executes field and laboratory research projects on anadromous salmonids and other fishes to address aquatic resource management issues and concern.
-Functions as a principal investigator on fish ecology and life history studies and leads subordinates in the collection and analysis of biological data and physical habitat assessments.
-Develops plans for implementing fishery research projects including obtaining state and federal permits, estimates of personnel, equipment, procurement, materials and schedules required to carry out plans.
-Operates and maintains boats, outboard motors, motor vehicles, and various other lab and field equipment and procures the equipment and materials for work assignments.

http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/309852400

Supervisory Fish and Wildlife Biologist – US Fish and Wildlife Service (Yreka, CA)

Deadline: March 2, 2012
This position is the Deputy Field Supervisor (DFS) of the Yreka Fish and Wildlife Office (YFWO) with line responsibility for supervising all YFWO programs and activities in the mid-Klamath region of north-central California. Specific duties will include providing technical assistance and comments on official documents, correspondence, contracts, and acquisitions; assisting the Field Supervisor in the development and administration of the YFWO budget and carrying out expenditures according to applicable laws and regulations within budget allocations; and leading and directing the preparation of official documents prepared pursuant to the Service’s regulatory responsibilities and ensure they are in compliance with current policy and format.

http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/309749800

Wildlife Biologist – US Fish and Wildlife Service, San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Complex (Fremont, CA)

Deadline: March 1, 2012
The person selected for this position will assist in implementing the Common Murre Restoration Project. This seabird restoration project has utilized social attraction techniques, reduction of human disturbance, and other methods to recover extirpated breeding colonies of Common Murres along the central California coast. Other aspects of the project include seabird colony monitoring, aerial and boat surveys of seabird colonies, public education, and production of reports and publications. Additional duties will include analyzing and interpreting research data from studies and management programs and writing scientific reports and papers.

http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/307682400

Fisheries Scientist, Biologist III – Nez Perce Tribe, Department of Fisheries Resources Management (Lapwai, ID)

Deadline: March 5, 2012
This position will assist with the monitoring & evaluation activities associated with supplementation effectiveness included but not limited to the Lower Snake River Compensation Program, Nez Perce Tribal Hatchery, and Northeast Oregon supplementation programs. This job will be an integral part of the Research Department team working on the compilation and synthesis of large datasets over multiple years and programs. Knowledge and experience with advanced statistics, fish population dynamics, and mark-recapture survival modeling is required.

http://depts.washington.edu/coenv/careers-blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Fisheries-Scientist-Job-Description-1-21-11.pdf?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fisheries-scientist-biologist-iii-nez-perce-tribe-department-of-fisheries-resources-management-lapwai-id

Project Manager/Video Intern – People For Puget Sound (Seattle, WA)

People For Puget Sound

Environmental Internship

Project Manager – Puget Sound Video Short

People For Puget Sound is recruiting a high-energy, collaborative project manager - one who is passionate about the health of Puget Sound - to support Brenda Tincher, our Director of Individual Giving. This is an exciting opportunity for a university student hoping to acquire hands-on, professional work experience while also making an impact on our environment. People For Puget Sound is a leader among the environmental community and our outreach strategy plays a critical role in achieving our mission.

The project manager will oversee the creation of a 90-second video promoting People For Puget Sound, to be ready for release in April 2012. The goal of this project is to raise awareness about Puget Sound recovery by creating a fun, quirky viral video that people want to forward to others. The storyboarding and scripting have already begun, led by the professional marketing company, Tray Creative. Shooting and editing will happen in March with an intended release date of April 13, 2012.

The Video intern’s primary task will be to track the myriad moving parts of a video production. This includes, but is not limited to:

ü Facilitate communication between the camera crew, People For Puget Sound and Tray Creative

ü Track email conversations to track and report progress back to all involved

ü Supervise the production schedule to keep the team focused on meeting deadlines

ü Attend weekday meetings or weekend scene shooting, (but scheduling needs can be accommodated).

Biological Technician – USDA Forest Service, Siuslaw National Forest (Corvallis, OR)

Deadline: March 5, 2012
The incumbent will conduct lichen surveys and collect lichen samples to assess air quality in 11 Wilderness Areas of Washington and Oregon. Specific duties include permanent plot re-location (with aerial photo, map, compass, and GPS), performing FIA-FHM style lichen community surveys, making forest measurements (tree coring, tree diameter, etc), and vascular plant identification. Competitive applicants will have basic field botany skills for Oregon and Washington forests including familiarity with shrub and tree species and indicator non-woody plants; be comfortable working and living outdoors; be proficient in cross-country navigation by compass, map and aerial photos; and will have completed basic coursework or provide evidence of field experience in identifying epiphytic macrolichens of the Pacific Northwest.

http://depts.washington.edu/coenv/careers-blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/OutreachR6AirProgramLichens2012.pdf?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=biological-technician-usda-forest-service-siuslaw-national-forest-corvallis-or

Regional Extension Educator Positions, Hardwood Biofuels in the Pacific Northwest – Washington State University (Everett, WA)

Deadline: April 15, 2012
The Hardwood biofuels Extension Educator will be part of 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 Extension Educator will have responsibility for outreach and communication, web-development (including social media), and in-person, print, and online program delivery (e.g. webinars). This position will help coordinate with other sustainable biofuel projects around the country, including a WSU-led softwood biofuel project.


http://depts.washington.edu/coenv/careers-blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/NOV_BiofuelEducator.pdf?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=regional-extension-educator-positions-hardwood-biofuels-in-the-pacific-northwest-washington-state-university-everett-wa

Environmental Specialist 2, Organic Field Inspector – Skagit County, Department of Agriculture (Mt. Vernon, WA)

Deadline: 2/27/2012
This position conducts certification inspections to verify compliance with USDA National Organic Standards and international requirements, facilitating domestic and export organic products.  This position investigates complaints and violations of WSDA certified organic operations to protect consumers and support the organic industry by ensuring the integrity of the organic label. Duties include but are not limited to: scheduling, conducting and completing onsite evaluations and investigations of farmers and handling/processing facilities for compliance;  taking routine and risk-based samples of organic products for pesticide residues or other contaminate testing; and applying technical expertise to the development of staff guidance, policies, procedures, inspection reports, and application forms.

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/washington/default.cfm?action=viewJob&jobID=422906&hit_count=yes&headerFooter=1&promo=0&transfer=0&WDDXJobSearchParams=%3CwddxPacket+version%3D%271.0%27%3E%3Cheader%2F%3E%3Cdata%3E%3Cstruct%3E%3Cvar+name%3D%27CATEGORYID%27%3E%3Cstring%3E45%3C%2Fstring%3E%3C%2Fvar%3E%3Cvar+name%3D%27PROMOTIONALJOBS%27%3E%3Cstring%3E0%3C%2Fstring%3E%3C%2Fvar%3E%3Cvar+name%3D%27TRANSFER%27%3E%3Cstring%3E0%3C%2Fstring%3E%3C%2Fvar%3E%3Cvar+name%3D%27FIND_KEYWORD%27%3E%3Cstring%3E%3C%2Fstring%3E%3C%2Fvar%3E%3C%2Fstruct%3E%3C%2Fdata%3E%3C%2FwddxPacket%3E&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+UwCollegeOfTheEnvironmentCareersBlog+%28UW+College+of+the+Environment+Careers+Blog%29

Summer Research Opportunity, Ecological Restoration – University of Oregon (Eugene, OR)

Deadline: April 15, 2012
The University of Oregon is offering Biology 469: Ecological Restoration, a 2-week, 4-credit summer field course. Students will learn basic issues and techniques in ecological restoration, how to conduct and write an independent research project, and approaches careers in environmental biology. Students who have taken the course have enjoyed its outdoors, hands-on, practical nature, and many have progressed to internships, jobs, and academic programs with a restoration focus.  The course has served students from about a dozen different universities, and it is open to students or recent graduates from any academic institution.

http://pages.uoregon.edu/ecolrest/

Aquatic Ecology Intern – Aquatic Restoration and Research Institute (Talkeetna, AK)

Deadline: March 10, 2012
The Aquatic Restoration and Research Institute (ARRI) is a non-profit corporation that  conducts water quality and fish habitat research funded by state and federal agencies. Under the direction of a field supervisor, the intern will assist in the collection, recording, and processing of water quality and fish habitat data. Activities will include collecting samples of juvenile salmon using minnow traps, identifying fish species, and obtaining weight and length measures; calibrating and deploying temperature data loggers, measuring basic water chemistry; collecting water samples for nutrient analyses; obtaining measures of stream discharge, slopes, substrate, and channel morphometry; macroinvertebrate sample collection, sorting and identification; and helping to organize, calibrate, and maintain field sampling equipment. Interns will have the opportunity to work on most, if not all, on-going projects.

http://depts.washington.edu/coenv/careers-blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Aquatic-Ecology-Intern.pdf?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=aquatic-ecology-intern-aquatic-restoration-and-research-institute-talkeetna-ak

Fish Hatchery Specialist 1 – Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, Ringold Mesberg Hatchery (Franklin County, WA)

Deadline: March 2, 2012
This position will feed fish their calculated daily ration; monitor fish behavior, health, egg, and fish production; calculate and administer drugs as prescribed; identify, sort, and sample species for spawning and adult distribution; monitor water flow and quality parameters; take water samples and readings; maintain proper water flow and rearing environments; respond to alarms; monitor and maintain facility support systems; and organize and maintain hatchery tools, equipment, and grounds as well.

http://depts.washington.edu/coenv/careers-blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/1624-12-FHS2-Ringold.pdf?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fish-hatchery-specialist-1-washington-department-of-fish-and-wildlife-ringold-mesberg-hatchery-franklin-county-wa

Fish Hatchery Specialist 1 – Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, Washougal Hatchery (Skamania County, WA)

Deadline: February 29, 2012
This position will feed fish their calculated daily ration; monitor fish behavior, health, egg, and fish production; calculate and administer drugs as prescribed; identify, sort, and sample species for spawning and adult distribution; monitor water flow and quality parameters; take water samples and readings; maintain proper water flow and rearing environments; respond to alarms; monitor and maintain facility support systems; and organize and maintain hatchery tools, equipment, and grounds as well.

http://depts.washington.edu/coenv/careers-blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Washougal.pdf?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fish-hatchery-specialist-1-washington-department-of-fish-and-wildlife-washougal-hatchery-skamania-county-wa

Internship opportunity at the Office of Science and Technology

An internship for students interested in science policy:

The Office of Science and Technology Policy is currently accepting applications for its Summer 2012 Student Volunteer Program.  The application deadline is February 27, 2012.  Students who are U.S. citizens and who will be actively enrolled during the Summer 2012 semester, or anticipate returning to undergraduate or graduate programs in Fall 2012, are welcome to apply.

Shellfish Research Technician – Taylor Shellfish Company (Quilcene, WA)

Taylor Shellfish Company is a large, vertically integrated shellfish company with hatchery and laboratory facilities. An immediate, full-time position is available to work with Taylor Shellfish Company in their Research and Development Department assisting with a large-scale, state of the art shellfish breeding program for increasing yield and other production characteristics in Pacific oysters. The successful applicant will have a background in biology with an emphasis in invertebrate biology and genetics with skills in microscopy, genomic techniques and invertebrate husbandry. Employment with this company includes benefits and a salary level commensurate with work experience. Please contact Jonathan Davis via email (jpdavis@gmail) or call 206-799-7691 for further questions and additional information.

http://www.taylorshellfishfarms.com/employment

Marine Science Instructor – Western Washington University (Bellingham, WA)

Deadline: Open until filled
This is a non-tenure track, temporary position beginning spring quarter 2012. The incumbent will teach one section of a 4-credit 200-level GUR course about the ocean environment. The class may have up to 140 students from of variety of interest and backgrounds at the University because it satisfies a portion of the general university science requirement. Curricular materials and teaching assistant will be provided.

https://jobs.wwu.edu/JobPosting.aspx?JPID=3054

Community Service Positions – University of Oregon, Resource Assistant for Rural Environments (various OR locations)

Deadline: April 30, 2012
Resource Assistance for Rural Environments (RARE) is a unique AmeriCorps Program serving Oregon’s rural communities through economic and community development and natural resource planning. RARE’s mission is to assist Oregon’s resource-dependent rural communities while providing supported, applied experience to graduate level students from across the US. RARE members live in rural communities for eleven months and serve cities, counties, non-governmental organizations or state agencies to improve economic and environmental conditions in rural Oregon. Each RARE participant focuses on community specific projects that fall within the following focus areas: downtown development, public health, transportation planning, community education, economic development, food systems planning, and natural resources planning.

http://csc.uoregon.edu/rare/application/

Student Assistant – Washington Sea Grant (Port Susan, WA)

Deadline: February 24, 2012
Washington Sea Grant is seeking a graduate student interested in marine conservation planning to serve as coordinator for Phase II of the Port Susan Marine Stewardship Area Conservation Action Planning Project. The goal of the Port Susan Marine Stewardship Area (MSA) is to promote a healthy marine and estuarine ecosystem with thriving biodiversity and strong recreational and resource based industries. The next phase of the process includes the development of project measures to monitor progress and a work plan to identify how strategies will be implemented. This position will be primarily responsible for workshop planning and implementation, CAP process preparation and product development, and attending Core Team and Advisory Team meetings at least once a month.

http://depts.washington.edu/coenv/careers-blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/WSG-Port-Susan-MSA-student-ad_2012FINAL.pdf?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=student-assistant-washington-sea-grant-port-susan-wa

Fish and Wildlife Research Scientist 1, Marine Nearshore Ecologist – Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (Olympia, WA)

Deadline: March 30, 2012
This position serves as the Habitat Science Team Marine Nearshore Ecologist and is the Department’s expert in the biology, behavior, ecology, conservation, and management of forage fish and marine nearshore habitats.  Primary duties will include: identifying research and analytical needs; planning and conducting original research and prioritizing research projects to address questions pertinent to the conservation and management of state resources; helping to procure external funding for research; providing expert training and mentoring of various collaborators in the collection and analysis of scientific data for research and monitoring; providing guidance on the proper uses of nearshore habitat and ecology data; and presenting research results at conferences and public meetings with stakeholders.

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/washington/job_bulletin.cfm?JobID=423742&utm

Environmental Education/Outreach Specialist – Washington Department of Ecology, Air Quality Program (Spokane, WA)

Deadline: February 27, 2012
The Air Quality Program’s goal is to safeguard public health and the environment by preventing and reducing air pollution. This position provides professional services focused on community education and outreach regarding air quality issues in Ecology’s Eastern Region.  This position is the lead for print and electronic media design and development, public involvement planning and program implementation, and acts as a program inter/intra agency liaison for the Air Quality Program in Eastern Washington.  This position also acts as the lead on all education/outreach needs and environmental justice issues for the Section and represents Ecology on regional and intra-state outreach efforts.  Additionally, this position performs public outreach campaigns, surveys, data management, and provides technical assistance for 12 counties and hundreds of communities served by the Eastern Regional Office.

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/washington/job_bulletin.cfm?JobID=418465&utm

Internships – South Puget Sound Prairie Landscape (various Puget Sound locations)

The general objectives for academic and work-study interns include: developing an enhanced knowledge of western Washington prairie-oak woodland ecosystems; developing an enhanced understanding of the scientific process (developing and testing hypotheses, experimental design, collecting and analyzing data, writing reports); developing an increased understanding of how a non-profit conservation organization works; and experiencing the translation of scientific results into effective restoration and land management practices. The strategies used to meet these objectives will partially depend on the intern’s availability and interest, however, the program requires that the intern spend 10-35hrs/week (spread between 2-5 days) on science-related work at the Center for Natural Lands Management. Academic credit may be given for specific programs.

http://www.southsoundprairies.org/local-internships/

Administrator – Whidbey Watershed Stewards (Langley, WA)

Deadline: February 22, 2012
Whidbey Watershed Stewards is looking for an Administrator who has significant experience in communication, program & financial management, and fundraising. This is a professional, part-time position on Whidbey Island ordinarily requiring 40-50 hours each month. This position will be responsible for  implementing the mission and vision of WWS, coordinating administrative functions for the organization, supporting board fundraising efforts, and promoting community outreach programs.

http://www.whidbeywatersheds.org/WWS-Administrator2012.pdf?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=administrator-whidbey-watershed-stewards-langley-wa

Student Scholarship – Pacific Northwest Chapter of the Society of Wetland Scientists (Boise, ID)

Deadline: March 30, 2012
The Pacific Northwest Chapter of the Society of Wetland Scientists would like to encourage student participation and presentation of student research at their regional meeting. To this end, the chapter is offering funds  to assist students with the costs associated with traveling to/from the meeting to present results of their research. The chapter will make one award for the upcoming PNW Chapter meeting in the amount of $500. The award includes meeting registration fee and a cash stipend to help offset travel and lodging expenses. The PNW Chapter meeting will occur September 19-21, 2012 in Boise, Idaho.

http://depts.washington.edu/coenv/careers-blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/2012-Student-Scholarship-Awards.pdf?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=student-scholarship-pacific-northwest-chapter-of-the-society-of-wetland-scientists-boise-id

Fellowship – Environment Washington (various WA locations)

Each year, Environment America hires passionate, talented and committed college graduates to join their two-year Fellowship Program. If hired, fellows will learn to plan and run strategic state and national campaigns. Fellows will learn how to identify effective solutions to critical environmental problems and organize public support for their campaigns. Fellows will organize town hall meetings and rallies; get their message out by writing opinion pieces and getting them printed in major newspapers and on key websites; set up and speak at news conferences; lobby lawmakers; and run citizen outreach campaigns to educate the public, build membership and raise money for their work. After completing the fellowship, fellows may have the opportunity to continue their work with Environment America in a larger capacity.

http://jobs.environmentamerica.org/page/amr/available-positions

Seasonal Research Assistant, Intertidal Marine Ecology – Oregon State University (Corvallis, OR)

Deadline: February 20, 2012
This is a fulltime seasonal position lasting for six months beginning in April 5, 2012 through October 2012. Oregon State University is looking for enthusiastic, highly motivated, hardworking individuals to assist in rocky intertidal research on the Oregon Coast. The marine ecology research foci include mussel and barnacle larval recruitment and settlement, community ecology, and species interactions projects. This position involves both lab and field work. The lab work will include counting samples at a stereo microscope. The field work activities will involve hiking to field sites, climbing on coastal cliffs with fairly heavy equipment and working on rocky exposed shores in the surf. The individual must be willing to work late nights, some weekends, and some overnight stays at field sites.

http://depts.washington.edu/coenv/careers-blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Intertidal-Marine-Ecology.pdf?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=seasonal-research-assistant-intertidal-marine-ecology-oregon-state-university-corvallis-or

Seasonal Research Assistant, Marine Ecosystem Ecology – Oregon State University (Corvallis, OR)

Deadline: February 20, 2012
Oregon State University is looking for an enthusiastic individual to assist in scientific research in the nearshore oceanographic environment. This work has a strong focus on understanding how coastal ecosystem processes – such as primary production, nutrient cycling, and dissolved oxygen deficits (hypoxia) – respond to changes in ocean conditions. Responsibilities include both laboratory and offshore field work. At sea work includes: participating in research cruises; water sample collection; and deployment, maintenance, and retrieval of oceanographic instruments. Shore and lab work may include: chlorophyll-a and nutrient analysis of water samples; entering data; making sample devices; maintaining field equipment; preparing field collectors; counting mussels and barnacles under a microscope; measurement of mussel growth; assisting with instrument calibrations; and assisting professors, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students in their research as needed.

http://depts.washington.edu/coenv/careers-blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Marine-Ecosystem-Ecology-Seasonal-Research-Assistant-at-Oregon-State-University.pdf?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=seasonal-research-assistant-marine-ecosystem-ecology-oregon-state-university-corvallis-or

Environmental and Sustainability Coordinator Job Opening with Intercity Transit

Intercity Transit is the municipal agency that provides public transportation for people who live and work in the WA state capitol of Olympia and surrounding communities. Services include bus routes, paratransit, vanpools, specialized van programs, and active community partnerships. Intercity Transit is the recipient of many awards, including “America’s Best Public Transportation System.” Our mission is to provide and promote transportation choices that support an accessible, sustainable, livable, healthy and prosperous community. Please visit our website at http://www.intercitytransit.com/ for more information.
Intercity Transit is currently seeking a fulltime Environmental and Sustainability Coordinator. The Coordinator performs mid-level technical analysis through development, maintenance, and data acquisition associated with the Environmental and Sustainability Management System (ESMS). In addition to representing the agency with local, regional, state and federal agencies and organizations, the Coordinator facilitates the efforts of other staff and the Sustainability Committee on environmental issues to include maintenance of metrics for sustainability recognition. Excellent benefits include health insurance, PERS and deferred comp retirement plans, and paid sick and vacation leave. Wage range is $55,120-$74,422 annually.
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Instructor Environmental Chemistry Seattle University

The Seattle University Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering is looking for an instructor for our introductory environmental chemistry course in the spring quarter. If you are interested in learning more about this position, please contact:
Phillip L. Thompson, PhD, PE
Associate Professor & Chair
Seattle University
Dept. of Civil & Environmental Engineering
901 12th Ave - 525A ENGR
Seattle, WA 98122
206.296.5521

Education Program Manager – Seattle Tilth (Seattle, WA)

Deadline: February 24, 2012

Seattle Tilth specializes in hands-on education and our workshops cover topics including growing organic fruits and vegetables, building healthy soil, raising backyard livestock, preserving the harvest and various permaculture topics. The Education Program Manager is primarily responsible for all aspects of the adult education program including management of program budget and work plan, supervision of staff and development, scheduling and teaching of classes and workshops and in general ensuring program success. This position will also work closely with the Director of Education Programs and the Children’s Program Manager to align the adult and children’s programs, and will spearhead the effort in both programs to document curriculum, develop processes and procedures, and explore new opportunities.

http://seattletilth.org/about/education-program-manager-job-description-1?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+UwCollegeOfTheEnvironmentCareersBlog+%28UW+College+of+the+Environment+Careers+Blog%29

Children’s Garden Program Coordinator – Seattle Tilth (Seattle, WA)

Deadline: February 24, 2012

The Seattle Tilth Children’s Education programs teach preschool and elementary school students (ages 2-14) about organic gardening and garden ecology. These programs include school field trips to Seattle Tilth gardens in Wallingford, presentations in preschool and elementary classrooms, summer camps, afterschool gardening programs, children’s activities at the Edible Plant Sale and Harvest Fair and Garden Educator Workshops. Additionally, the program trains adult interns and volunteers who help lead these programs. This is a rich educational environment. The Children’s Garden Educator will work closely with Children’s Education Program Manager and will teach in all of these programs. Some additional supervision of interns/volunteers and carrying out of administrative work will also be required.

http://seattletilth.org/about/childrens-garden-program-coordinator-job-description?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+UwCollegeOfTheEnvironmentCareersBlog+%28UW+College+of+the+Environment+Careers+Blog%29

Citywide Resource Conservation Coordinator – City of Seattle (Seattle, WA)

Deadline: February 28, 2012

The Office of Sustainability and Environment (OSE) is seeking to hire a Resource Conservation Coordinator to lead the development and implementation of a Resource Conservation Management Plan (RCMP) for the City of Seattle. This position will work in coordination with OSE and multiple departments to create a comprehensive strategy to guide energy efficiency and water conservation investments across departments and in all existing City facilities.  In addition to the necessary data analysis for the Plan, this position will lead data gathering, analysis and verification for the City’s municipal operations greenhouse gas inventory.

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/seattle/job_bulletin.cfm?JobID=422217&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+UwCollegeOfTheEnvironmentCareersBlog+%28UW+College+of+the+Environment+Careers+Blog%29

Fish Biologist – NOAA, National Marine Fisheries Services, Northwest Region (Portland, OR or Lacey, WA)

Deadline: February 20, 2012
The individual selected for this position will: work effectively with Indian tribes, state and Federal agencies and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to protect and recover species listed under the Federal Endangered Species Act (ESA); fulfill Federal trust responsibilities for Indian tribes to promote sustainable fisheries; conduct technical analysis and write decision documents for the Salmon Management Division; establish and maintain constructive and professional communication with tribes, agencies and NGOs to provide regulatory and technical guidance for complying with the ESA; analyze proposed hatchery actions and fisheries using the best available scientific and commercial information; and write biological opinions under the ESA and assessments under the National Environmental Policy Act.

http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/308778400?

Noxious Weed Control Coordinator – Island County (Coupeville, WA)

Employees in this position are responsible for supervision, eradication and/or control of noxious weed species in all environments. Employees in this position will supervise the Weed Control Crew.  Responsibilities will include: day-to-day decision’s regarding crew activities; maintaining a written log of work-related activities; control of existing and eradication of noxious weeds; and perform other tasks as directed, including grant management. Weed Control Coordinator will receive supervision and directives from the County Weed Control Board as well as the WSU Extension Director.

http://depts.washington.edu/coenv/careers-blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/NoxioxWeed.pdf?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=noxious-weed-control-coordinator-island-county-coupeville-wa

Interns/Volunteers – Wild Fish Conservancy (Duvall, WA)

The Wild Fish Conservancy is seeking interns/volunteers for an assessment of habitat use by the juvenile salmon in the tidally-influenced areas of the Chehalis River estuary. The project, now in it’s second year, will use beach seining and fyke trapping to capture, identify, measure, and release juvenile fish from March to September, 2012. Habitat assessments will also be made to identify areas for future habitat restoration projects to aid in salmon recovery in the Chehalis Basin. The effort will provide experience in field techniques, fish identification, data collection, boating skills and habitat assessment. Free group lodging will be provided in Westport. Anyone who is interested, please contact James Fletcher (james@wildfishconservancy.org).

http://wildfishconservancy.org/

Seasonal Student Jobs – USDA Forest Service, Willamette National Forest (Detroit, OR)

Several seasonal Technical positions are being sought by the Willamette National Forest in Botany, Wildlife, Fisheries, and Hydrology. Work does not have to be related to the student’s academic or career goals. Students may work part time when school is in session and full time during vacation periods. Field work is a major component of these positions. Training will be provided.

http://depts.washington.edu/coenv/careers-blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/SEASONAL_EMPLOYMENT_OPPORTUNITIES.pdf?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=seasonal-student-jobs-usda-forest-service-willamette-national-forest-detroit-or