Environmental Specialist II – Muckleshoot Indian Tribe (Auburn, WA)

Under general supervision, the incumbent will work to develop water quality and fish habitat-related monitoring plans by overseeing and collecting  water quality samples, conducting lab analyses, developing appropriate reports,  and monitoring, protecting, and improving water quality and habitat of fish and shellfish in the Tribes Usual and Accustomed Area. Additional responsibilities include: designing, planning, and conducting field investigations to assess fish habitat and water quality; identifying sources of pollution and evaluate environmental conditions; developing and applying appropriate field Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) procedures; scheduling and conducting field work using appropriate equipment and protocols; and performing duties in the water quality laboratory as required.

https://careers-muckleshootgov.icims.com/jobs/1764/job

Student Administrative Assistant – Environment International (Seattle, WA)

Environment International Ltd. (EI) is a small, high-powered environmental consulting firm. Environment International is seeking a student with outstanding organizational, computer, writing and people skills for a part-time administrative position, ideally through University of Washington Work-Study program. Job responsibilities will include: providing administrative support including answering the phone, managing emails, and other correspondence; filing, billing, and tracking office supplies; maintaining project and document databases using Microsoft Access; editing and preparing of marketing materials and documents; providing occasional project support for firm professionals, including scientists, environmental lawyers, and engineers; managing/overseeing schedules, travel arrangements, and expenses for principals; and providing light accounting and timesheet management.

http://depts.washington.edu/coenv/careers-blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Admin-Assistant-March-2012.pdf?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=student-administrative-assistant-environment-international-seattle-wa

Aquatic Ecologist, Natural Resource Scientist 3 – Washington Department of Natural Resources (various WA locations)

This position provides scientific support to the Aquatics Division for the management of all state-owned aquatic lands. This position will develop and implement an effectiveness monitoring program to evaluate and report on the implementation of the Department of Natural Resource’s (DNR) land management stewardship measures. Primary responsibilities include: leading the effectiveness monitoring program in directing studies to evaluate effects of leased activities and DNR management actions; developing field sampling plans, directing staff in conducting field research, processing samples, and applying appropriate statistical analyses; and developing recommendations for adapting conservation measures based on effectiveness monitoring findings.

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/washington/job_bulletin.cfm?JobID=433838

Environmental Specialist 2 – Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (Olympia, WA)

Deadline: March 16, 2012
This position will assist the lead staff for ballast water management in meeting compliance, enforcement, and data objectives for regulating state, national, and international shipping industries to ensure that the discharge of ballast water poses minimal risk of introducing invasive species into the Puget Sound, Columbia River, and coastal ports. The position must have specialized knowledge of the shipping industry and work effectively with ballast water inspectors, multi-national vessel owners and operators, and federal and state agencies.

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/washington/job_bulletin.cfm?JobID=432368

Biological Science Aide – US Fish and Wildlife Service, Columbia River Fisheries Program Office (Vancouver, WA)

Deadline: March 30, 2012
The USFWS is offering several Biological Science Aide positions with a couple of different focuses. Some positions focus on Pacific lamprey and western brook lamprey. That work will include deep water boat electrofishing, backpack electrofishing, tagging fish, collection of tissue for genetic analysis, and habitat surveys. Work also occurs at hatcheries where captive rearing techniques for lamprey are being studied. Other positions will focus on native trout or salmon. That work may consist of electrofishing and habitat surveys for bull trout in the Lewis and Walla Walla river subbasins of Washington, as well as headwater streams in the Mt. Hood National Forest and Eagle Cap Wilderness Area of NE Oregon. Much of the work will involve tagging fish with Passive Integrated Transponders (PITs) as well as the collection of tissue for genetic analysis and habitat surveys.

http://depts.washington.edu/coenv/careers-blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/BSA.pdf?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=biological-science-aide-us-fish-and-wildlife-service-columbia-river-fisheries-program-office-vancouver-wa

Research Associate- Center for Urban Waters, UW Tacoma

The Puget Sound Institute (PSI), a program at the Center for Urban Waters at the University of Washington Tacoma, is searching for full-time, post-doctoral research associate with broad expertise in decision analysis or other relevant structured decision-making approaches to develop and demonstrate tools and approaches for supporting decision makers in a large-scale, coordinated effort to restore and protect the Puget Sound ecosystem. The individual would have the opportunity to advance the development of innovative tools at PSI and apply them to the work of the Puget Sound Partnership.  The Partnership is a 5-year old agency in Washington State that leads a multi-partner effort involving state and federal agencies, Indian Tribes, local governments, and non-governmental organizations to develop a comprehensive ecosystem recovery strategy and to evaluate its success.
Possibilities include a regional, multi-scale risk assessment of stressors on the Puget Sound ecosystem, multiple criteria decision making to prioritize recovery actions, modeling environmental social marketing strategies, use of expert elicitation in natural resource management, and others.  The individual would have the opportunity to interact with faculty and researchers at the University of Washington, federal research laboratories, state and federal agencies and other scientists; and with key decision-makers and stakeholders.  This position begins May 1, 2012 and ends June 30, 2013.

http://www.washington.edu/admin/acadpers/ads/nn0283.html

Environmental Chemistry Internship Opportunity- UW Tacoma Students ONLY

Application deadline: March 16, 2012

The Center for Urban Waters is currently accepting applications for paid internships with our

SoundCitizen program. Interns will work in our research group, and duties include preparation

of glassware, extraction and analysis of samples, analysis of data, and assembly of sampling kits

and materials.

http://www.urbanwaters.org/sites/default/files/u4/Sound%20Citizen%20Internship.pdf

Research Fish Biologist (DE/CR)- Seattle, WA

NMFS is dedicated to stewardship of our nation's living marine resources, and the habitat on which they depend, through scientific research, management and enforcement. NMFS provides effective stewardship of these resources to benefit the nation, through domestic and international programs supporting coastal communities that depend upon them, while providing safe and healthy seafood to consumers and recreational opportunities for the public.

This position will be located in the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Alaska Fisheries Science Center (AFSC), Resource Ecology and Fisheries Management Division located in Seattle, WA.

http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/311266400

Staff Environmental Engineer/Geologist- Redmond, WA

GeoEngineers is seeking a bright and motivated Staff Environmental Engineer/Geologist to work on a diversity of technically challenging projects across multiple markets. This is a great opportunity to learn and grow professionally and make a real impact while taking part in ground-breaking projects and working with leading edge technology. Responsible for preparation of Phase I ESAs, soil and ground water monitoring and data analysis, as well as monitoring remedial projects and field explorations. Will also be responsible for documenting field conditions and writing field reports.

http://sj.tbe.taleo.net/SJ1/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=GEOENGINEERS&cws=1&rid=1231

Senior Field Technician-Spokane, WA

GeoEngineers, Inc. is seeking a highly experienced and knowledgeable Senior Field Technician for our Environmental group. Responsibilities will include monitoring remediation systems, field explorations and construction monitoring projects, as well as documenting field conditions and writing detailed field reports. You will also observe and document remediaton system pilot tests and installations and provide input for remediation system design.

http://sj.tbe.taleo.net/SJ1/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=GEOENGINEERS&cws=1&rid=1230

Senior Environmental Engineer- Seattle, WA

GeoEngineers is seeking a talented Senior Environmental Engineer to help expand our environmental and remediation engineering practice in the Puget Sound region. Exciting project opportunities exist for passionate and driven leaders ready to grow their engineering, environmental RI/FS and remediation careers; join our dynamic environmental team and collaborate on landmark cleanup and restoration projects in upland and waterfront settings.
Responsibilities include technical development of remedial investigations, feasibility studies and remedial alternatives evaluations; remedial  design; and preparation of technical reports and proposals, engineering designs and bid documents.

http://sj.tbe.taleo.net/SJ1/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=GEOENGINEERS&cws=1&rid=1131

Geotechnical Intern- Redmond, WA

GeoEngineers, Inc. is seeking a bright and motivated Civil Engineering student to be a Geotechnical Intern this summer. In this role, you will have the opportunity to monitor field explorations and construction projects, collect field data and document field conditions. You will also assist engineers with office and project tasks and perform other related duties as assigned.
This opportunity is available for Summer 2012 (May/June through August/September timeframe).

http://sj.tbe.taleo.net/SJ1/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=GEOENGINEERS&cws=1&rid=1233

Nisqually Knotweed Project Technician- Pierce Conservation District

Application Process Closes: May 1, 2012

Introduction:

The Pierce Conservation District is seeking up to 4 Nisqually Knotweed Project Technicians to assist with the implementation of knotweed project tasks during the summer of 2012.  Pierce Conservation District is a non-regulatory division of state government that has been working with Pierce County landowners to help manage natural resources since 1949.  In 2012 Pierce Conservation district will continue to use state and federal grant money to map and treat knotweed along the Nisqually River and its tributaries.

Duties:

The primary responsibility of the Nisqually Knotweed Project Technician will be to treat known patches of knotweed along the upper reaches of the Nisqually River.  The Nisqually Knotweed Project Technicians will be under the direct supervision of the Knotweed Program Manager, who will set the direction of the project work.  This position will include both field and office work. 

Specific duties may include the following:

1. Using appropriate protocol, spray known knotweed stands along the Nisqually River.
2. Complete spray records daily.
3. Map knotweed stands within 100’/200’ along the Nisqually River using GPS units.
4. Assist with creating maps of knotweed locations.
5. Provide assistance with miscellaneous administrative, clerical, and outreach aspects of the project.
6. Prepare reports on activities and progress as directed by the Knotweed Program Manager.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

This position seeks an individual who has or is willing to get a WSDA Public Operator’s pesticide license with an Aquatics endorsement (http://agr.wa.gov/PestFert/LicensingEd/Licensing.aspx).

Other requirements include the following:

1. Strong oral and written communication skills.
2. Academic training and experience in water resources, environmental education and community service, environmental studies, and/or natural sciences.
3. Interest in and commitment to natural resource enhancement and environmental education.
4. Service oriented attitude and constructive problem solving skills.
5. Ability to work closely with others in a public office environment.

7. Ability to organize and plan own schedule of activities related to work goals set by the Knotweed Program Manager.

6. Ability to work outside in inclement and/or hot weather.
7. Ability to hike up to several miles per day over uneven terrain with a 24lb+ backpack sprayer.
8. Ability to maintain accurate records regarding time keeping and authorized expenses.
9. Willingness to work near fast moving water with some exposure to insects.
10. Valid driver’s license, insurance and ability to operate an automobile.
11. Ability to provide appropriate field gear for project.
12. Experience with spraying noxious weeds preferred.
13. Working knowledge of GPS units and GIS preferred.

Salary and Schedule:

This is a 3-month position to begin July 2 and end on September 28 of 2012.  Time commitment will be 40 hours/week, working 4 10-hour days.  Position may require some work on Saturdays or after regularly scheduled work hours.  The compensation rate for this position is $12/hour, where monthly timecards are turned in to receive payment.  The Nisqually Knotweed Project Technician must be qualified to be placed on the Pierce Conservation District’s insurance to use District vehicles.

To Apply for this Position:

Please send a resume’, two letters of recommendation and a cover letter (not to exceed one page, single spaced) describing the experience and skills you would bring to this position.  Send your resume’ to the address below.

Pierce Stream Team

5430 66^th Ave East

P.O. Box 1057

Puyallup, WA  98371

Attn: Nisqually Knotweed Project

For questions regarding this announcement, please contact Melissa Buckingham, Urban Conservation Program Coordinator, at (253) 845-2973, or melissab@piercecountycd.org.

Supervisory Fish Biologist – US Department of the Interior, US Fish and Wildlife Service (Lacey, WA or Portland, OR)

Deadline: March 21, 2012
The Supervisory Fish Biologist will serve as the Program Manager of the Pacific Region’s Fish Health Program. The Region’s fish health program provides valuable support services that contribute to health, survival, restoration, and enhancement of fish and other aquatic species. This position will work with Fish Health Center staff to identify and implement efficiencies, prioritize workload, integrate work with other programs and partners, and address changing conditions. This position will supervise Fish Health Center field offices currently located in Ahsahka, Idaho; Lacey, Washington; and Willard, Washington. This position will develop and implement a strategic vision for the Region’s Fish Health program including workforce analysis; address emerging issues such as climate impacts; and identify and implement strategies to ensure effective fish health center operations.

http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/310437400

Summer Forestry Technician – Sierra Pacific Industries (Mt. Vernon, WA)

Deadline: March 31, 2012
The Forestry Technician’s primary duty will be variable plot cruising.  The work is arduous in that the cruiser must cross-county hike and negotiate steep, brushy terrain to establish sample plots. Forestry Technicians may also help with marking, cone collecting or other forest management tasks as assigned. Enrollment or acceptance in a Forestry, Natural Resources, or related program of study is preferred.

http://depts.washington.edu/coenv/careers-blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Forestry-TechIntern-job.pdf?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=summer-forestry-technician-sierra-pacific-industries-mt-vernon-wa

EarthCorps Volunteer Opportunities – Forest Monitoring March/April Events (various Seattle locations)

EarthCorps Science and the Green Seattle Partnership are currently recruiting for the 2012 Forest Monitoring Team. Join a growing group of citizen scientists collecting important data about our urban forests. For more information contact forestmonitoring@earthcorps.org.

EarthCorps hosts numerous work party volunteer events in Seattle, Kirkland, Mercer Island, and south Sound/Tacoma.  Opportunities are listed on the EarthCorps website at http://www.earthcorps.org/volunteer.php.  Volunteers can choose the project they would like to participate in and complete the on-line registration process.

Businesses, Corporations, Schools, Churches, Youth Groups and other groups or organizations are encouraged to come out and participate in community service as well. To schedule a group volunteer event please contact Chris LaPointe, Volunteer Program Manager, at chris@earthcorps.org or 206-322-9296 ext 217.

Upcoming EarthCorps Volunteer Events:

Reclamation Field Lead - Environmental Specialist 4

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.

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

Natural Areas Technician - Agricultural Research Technologist 2

This position will assist the natural areas ecologist with grant-funded restoration projects on Natural Areas. Duties include (but not limited to): applying herbicides using a backpack sprayer, ATV, and other spray equipment, hand-pulling invasive plants, mowing and cutting vegetation with loppers, weed-eaters and push mowers, collecting native plant seed, collecting vegetation data, and mapping features in the field using GPS and/or aerial photographs.

http://www.dnr.wa.gov/Lists/Job%20Openings/Attachments/695/2012_8277.pdf

Eelgrass Monitoring Technician - 2 openings

The primary task is to analyze (post-process) underwater videographic data collected by boat. These data are used to quantify eelgrass abundance as one of the main indicators of habitat health for the Nearshore Habitat Program’s Submerged Vegetation Monitoring Program (SVMP). The incumbents will be required to maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail when classifying the videography data. Other duties include: approximately 20-25 days of field work (up to seven consecutive days) between May and September, managing incoming data files from field sampling, updating and maintaining databases, performing summary statistics and creating summary tables, performing quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) procedures, writing procedures and internal reports on work performed.

http://www.dnr.wa.gov/Lists/Job%20Openings/Attachments/692/2012_7059,7060.pdf

Aquatic Ecologist - Natural Resource Scientist 3

This NRSci3 position, within the Aquatics Assessment and Monitoring Team (AAMT), provides scientific support to the Aquatics Division for the management of all state-owned aquatic lands. This position, under the AAMT supervisor, will develop and implement an effectiveness monitoring program to evaluate and report on the implementation of DNR’s land management stewardship measures.

http://www.dnr.wa.gov/Lists/Job%20Openings/Attachments/697/2012_7108.pdf

Conservation and Outreach Associate – Washington Wilderness Coalition (Seattle, WA)

Deadline: March 15, 2012
The Conservation and Outreach Associate (full-time,exempt) is responsible for providing leadership for all grassroots organizing efforts and plays a significant role in the Coalition’s outreach to new conservation voices (i.e. hunters, anglers, faith leaders, businesses) and local stakeholders. The position is a key member of the conservation department and works closely with the Conservation Director to implement Coalition’s program goals. This position is the conservation lead for production of WW’s quarterly print and monthly online newsletters, updates conservation content on the web site and social media, and supervises conservation interns.

http://www.wawild.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogsection&id=13&Itemid=237

Student Biological Science Technician – US Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District (Seattle, WA)

Deadline: March 23, 2012
Incumbent may perform one or more of the following duties in a field or office setting: provide assistance and support to professional and technician personnel in the Environmental & Cultural Resources Branch and for studies concerned with the protection, preservation, and enhancement of environmental resources for the Military and Civil Works programs; assist professional planners, scientists, and engineers and technicians by performing basic technical or clerical tasks; and perform other duties as assigned.

http://depts.washington.edu/coenv/careers-blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Biological-Science-Technician.pdf?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=student-biological-science-technician-corps-of-engineers-seattle-district-seattle-wa

Summer Wilderness Botany Internship – The Sitka Conservation Society (Sitka, AK)

The Wilderness Project Botany intern will work with Sitka Conservation Staff (SCS) staff to implement the National Forest Foundation’s (NFF) Wilderness Stewardship Challenge while also raising awareness and community involvement in Wilderness related activities.  The intern will be supervised by the Outreach and Wilderness Stewardship Coordinator. Specific responsibilities will include: participating in Wilderness trips with SCS and contracted staff; field identifying and collecting specimens for catalog; completing post-trip reports; managing the collection and tabulation of botanical survey data; assisting in the collection of other base-line data as needed; helping to lead Wilderness trips; writing articles for publication (i.e. journals, local news media, SCS newsletters, SCS website, etc.) about the Project and Tongass plant communities in Wilderness; and presenting work and conducting plant identification training to project partners.

http://sitkawild.org/2012/01/seeking-summer-botany-intern/

Communications Consultant 2- Washington Department of Natural Resources (Olympia, WA)

This position reports to the Assistant Division Manager for the Recreation Program in the Asset and Property Management Division.  This position is directed on a day-to-day operational basis by the Director of Communications and Outreach Program. This position will work both in the office and out in the field. The Communications Consultant supports the department’s Recreation Program, Communication Group, and Region Recreation staff to write, edit, and develop a variety of communication products including news releases, fact sheets, OpEd pieces, and social media tools. Additionally, the consultant will perform general constituent outreach support and work under the guidance of State and Federal regulations, Agency policies and procedures, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/washington/job_bulletin.cfm?JobID=431572

Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Summer Research Internship – University of Washington, Stipend for Training Aspiring Researcher (Cordova, AK and Seattle, WA)

Deadline: March 30, 2012
The STAR internship in fisheries and aquatic science is an undergraduate internship opportunity for a student interested in graduate studies in aquatic and fishery sciences. This 10 week internship (June 18th – August 17th) is designed to expose the participant to graduate level research, fisheries sampling techniques, and scientific communication skills. The selected participant will be mentored by a current graduate student from the School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences at the University of Washington and participate in sampling of Sockeye and Coho salmon on the Copper River Delta in Alaska.

http://depts.washington.edu/coenv/careers-blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/University-of-Washington-Stipend-for-Training-Aspiring-Researcher-STAR-Internship-in-Fisheries-and-Aquatic-Science.pdf?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fisheries-and-aquatic-sciences-summer-research-internship-university-of-washington-stipend-for-training-aspiring-researcher-cordova-ak-and-seattle-wa