Sustainability Intern- Current Students ONLY- City of Tacoma

Sustainability Intern
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/tacoma/job_bulletin.cfm?JobID=470501

The City of Tacoma's Office of Sustainability is seeking to hire part-time interns to provide support to the City of Tacoma's Sustainability Managers, Green Team, and subcommittees through research and development of sustainability policies, guidelines, and practices. Assist the city in achieving its sustainability goals and implement the 2008 Climate Action Plan strategies.

General tasks of these part-time positions (16-20 hours/week for 6 months) include:

Assist in the implementation of Sustainable Purchasing Policy, procedures, and guidelines.  Research and development of Energy, Fuel, Waste, and Paper Reduction Programs and Campaigns.  Develop and maintain Sustainability internet and intranet pages.  Develop outreach materials and programming for residents and businesses, including website updates, social media, and other materials.  Work with the Sustainable Tacoma Commission to research and develop policy and/or program recommendations for Management and City Council consideration. Work with Human Resources to develop sustainability training.  Perform data gathering, entry and reporting.  Gather data on City's resource consumption including energy, fuel, water, and paper usage.

Natural Resource Worker 2

Deadline: May 29th

JOB SUMMARY

This position assists in providing a safe, clean recreational area for the purpose of general outdoor activities including boating, fishing, wildlife watching, and camping.

1.  Identify noxious weeks; control noxious weeds using integrated pest management techniques (e.g. herbicides, mowing hand pulling, etc.)

2.  Repair or install gates and fences; maintain signs and kiosks; maintain buildings and other facilities; place boulders or barrier rock where needed.

3.  Safely operate motor vehicles, ATV's hydraulic dump trailers, tractors, and a variety of power tools; transports supplies and equipment using trailers to remote sites.

4.  Safely operate and maintain hand and power tools and equipment for metal and wood construction and repairs and grounds maintenance.

Scientific Technician 2

Deadline: May 29th

Duty station for this position is in Ellensburg.  Biologists working on the Yakima Beaver Project will be live trapping and translocation nuisance beaver from urban/agricultural areas to a holding facility, and eventually releasing them into target watersheds for restoration purposes. Field crews are responsible for care and transport of the animals, and collecting and organizing field data. In addition these positions will work closely with private landowners, and cooperating agencies, throughout the duration of the project.

Primary duties include:

• Assists project Biologist with all phases of project implementation.
• Explains Yakima Beaver Project objectives to the public and enlists their cooperation in either managing beaver in place or moving beavers to suitable restoration location.
• Purchase and organize project supplies. Organize and upkeep equipment (live-traps, fencing, tools, truck, irrigation pump, beaver holding facility).
• Collect biological data on beavers (length, weight, sex, ear tag, PIT tag beavers). Safely handle and transport beavers from live-trap sites to holding facility and then into the final release sites. Feeding and upkeep of beavers.

Enter data, create maps, organize files and biological data and assist with report writing.

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/washington/job_bulletin.cfm?JobID=470770

Sediment Quality Unit Supervisor - Aquatic Resources Division

Open until filled. First screening after June 1, 2012 

This position oversees the agency’s Contaminated Sediments Program. This includes providing the agency with toxicological expertise through the review and evaluation of toxicological studies and technical data and renders professional analysis to agency management on the effects of contaminated sediments to human health and aquatic organisms. These analyses are used to evaluate the effectiveness of proposed cleanup plans to ensure the proprietary interests of the state are addressed.
This position also represents the agency on advisory committees, interagency task forces and other venues where toxicological expertise is required.
To facilitate achieving these results, the position supervises the Sediment Quality Unit, a group of 5-6 professional staff, within the Program Development Section of the Aquatic Resources Division. 

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/washington/job_bulletin.cfm?JobID=470820

State Lands Forester 1

Under the supervision of the Highlands District State Lands Timber sales Unit Forester, this position supports the mission and goals of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) through the state lands management program by implementing sound ecological forest management to meet the agencies Trust obligations within the constraints of policy and applicable legal requirements. Responsibilities include performing as lead forester on timber sales and timber sale contract compliance including regeneration, and other silvicultural practices.
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/washington/job_bulletin.cfm?JobID=470881

Natural Resource Specialist 3 (Community Engagement Project Leader)

Closes: 06/04/12 11:59 PM

The Community Engagement Project Leader will lead the development of a statewide process/plan for the Marine Resources Program (MRP) that may be used for engaging communities in marine reserves implementation, coastal and marine spatial planning, Oregon Nearshore Strategy efforts or other marine resource management issues. Advisory groups specific to fishery management objectives are outside the scope of this position. S/he may also assist MRP and fish division leaders in liaison efforts related to marine resource management issues with elected officials and pursuing funding options for MRP and the marine reserves program. This position contends with issues and tasks that are highly complex and controversial. An understanding of public process and the complexities inherent to natural resource management issues are fundamental to this position.

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/oregon/job_bulletin.cfm?JobID=459764

Natural Resources Manager-City of Tacoma

CLOSING DATE: 06/19/12 05:00 PM Tacoma Power is accepting applications for a Natural Resources Manager to supervise and administer activities related to the fisheries, wildlife, recreation, relicensing, license implementation and environmental permitting for Tacoma Power. The Natural Resources Manager is responsible for Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) License implementation and environmental compliance for Tacoma Power’s four hydroelectric projects and other areas of Tacoma Public Utilities. The Natural Resources Manager works closely with State and Federal regulators, Native American Tribes and non-governmental organizations implementing and negotiating agreements and plans.

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/tacoma/job_bulletin.cfm?JobID=458952

Natural Resource Technician – 6 seasonal positions

West Fork Environmental

Olympia, WA

Position Description: Positions will be responsible for collecting field data for a forest stream hydrology study across eastern Washington. Candidates must have the proven capability to navigate by foot and vehicle in forested environments, and have experience collecting scientific data. Successful candidates will receive training and work either independently or small crews. Job conditions are strenuous and require applicants to be in excellent physical condition and capable of traversing steep forested terrain. Map reading skills, ability to interpret aerial photography and orienteering skills are key and will be used on a daily basis.

Qualifications: Applicants must have completed a college degree in hydrology, geology/geomorphology, geography, or other natural resource field or be actively seeking a degree in a listed scientific discipline. Successful applicants will have demonstrated knowledge and appreciation for following rigorous sampling methods and collecting scientific data. Specific knowledge of headwater sediment-transport processes and the ability to recognize the influence of sediment supply, flood events, mass wasting, and management on channel form is highly desirable.

Salary: $12.50 - $17.50 per hour plus overtime, depending on experience.

Duration: Temporary seasonal term July 16 through September 16. West Fork Environmental is willing to discuss accommodations for academic schedules, internships and work experience opportunities.

How to apply: Submit an electronic letter of interest and resume to info@westforkenv.com

Contact:

N. Phil Peterson

West Fork Environmental

530 Ronlee Lane NW, Ste. B

PO Box 4455

Olympia, WA 98501

Tel.  (360) 753-0485

Urban Waters 2012 Summer Internship Program

The Center for Urban Waters has several opportunities for energetic undergraduate students to join our UW research programs this summer!  These paid positions are an excellent opportunity to gain valuable research experience by working side-by-side with environmental professionals engaged in significant regional projects.  Currently enrolled students and recent graduates with strengths in fields such as chemistry, engineering, GIS, computer science are encouraged to apply.  For complete details, see the attached flyer or visit our website here:

http://www.tacoma.uw.edu/center-urban-waters/2012-summer-internship-program

Editor and Geologic Information - N.R. Scientist 3

CLOSES: June 1, 2012

POSITION PROFILE:

This position works as an integral part of the GIS and Publications Section in preparation of Division of Geology & Earth Resources scientific and informal publications and databases and in maintaining the Division’s online presence. Uses geologic knowledge and professional-level technical writing/editing, publications/graphic design, geologic information systems(GIS), website design and management, and computer skills to edit, design and produce geologic report, maps, data, and interactive web applications.

http://www.dnr.wa.gov/Lists/Job%20Openings/Attachments/781/060112_5237.pdf

Agriculture & Grazing Land Manager - N.R. Specialist 2

Open until filled; First review begins June 8, 2012

POSITION PROFILE:

Under the direction of the Columbia Basin District Manager, the Agriculture and

Grazing Land Manager is responsible for: 1) lease management of trust lands

throughout Grant, Douglas and Kittitas Counties, and 2) monitoring resource

conditions on agricultural and grazing lands throughout Grant, Douglas, Chelan,

Lincoln, Adams, Whitman and Kittitas Counties. Other duties include but are not

limited to:

· Negotiates, renews and administers lease contracts

· Develops resource management plans in consultation with lessee and

other affected agencies

· Monitors lease and resource management plan compliance

· Evaluates range management practices

· Completes rangeland and riparian evaluations

· Develops grazing plans and implements range improvements

· Prepares documentation for right of way and easement sales and

acquisitions

http://www.dnr.wa.gov/Lists/Job%20Openings/Attachments/776/2012_6864.pdf

Environmental Health Specialist 1

CLOSING DATE: 05/28/12 11:59 PM

Job Summary:

The Food and Community Safety Program in the Environmental Health Division is recruiting a Regular, full-time (1.0 FTE) Environmental Health Specialist I (EHS I) in Community Safety Programs with primary emphasis in the Schools Safety & Health Program and secondary duties in the Water Recreation and Food Safety programs.  We seek an environmental health professional with interest and enthusiasm in these highly varied and still developing programs. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills both spoken and written. The successful candidate should have a high level of comfort with ambiguity and be able to present a well reasoned position based on accepted standards, logic and public health principals to a wide range of audiences with varying backgrounds in health and safety issues. In addition, the successful candidate should have a high level of comfort in working collaboratively with other health department disciplines in helping to forward department priorities as stated in the Department’s Strategic Plan. This position works with all aspects of student safety and health including plan review, water, solid waste, chemical hazards, physical hazards, air quality, asthma and allergy, playground safety, communicable disease, and architectural hazards, and a host of other issues. This position works in partnership with our 15 school districts and 250+ public and private school facilities. 

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/tpchd/job_bulletin.cfm?JobID=455579

Fish Hatchery Specialist 3

This is one permanent Fish Hatchery Specialist 3 position in the Fish Program, Hatchery Division, Region 6. The duty station is the George Adams Hatchery located at W 40 Skokomish Valley Road, Shelton, WA.

Duties:

This facility rears Coho, Chinook and Chum.

The following job duties are expected of the Fish Hatchery Specialist 3 sited at the George Adams Hatchery.  

• This position works closely with NGO’s, Tribal, and other biological staff in accomplishing mutual goals.
• Fish Culture; Responsible for coordinating all fish culture activities including adult and juvenile sorting, transporting and program development
• Crew Leader; Serves as a leader and role model for staff and carries out assignments as a working leader; Ensures safety compliance
• Physical Operation and Maintenance of Facility; Ensures that working components of the fish hatchery are kept in good working condition (i.e. pumps & motors, vehicles, alarms, generators, flashlights); Maintains the grounds;
• Ensures timely repairs to facility and infrastructure and actively identifies safety hazards and takes action or recommends remedies.
• Communications: Represents the agency professionally and communicates effectively; disseminates information from management and supervisors in productive manner; keep managers and supervisors informed of production issues that may lead to program shortfalls or fish health concerns

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/washington/job_bulletin.cfm?JobID=462409

Recreation Maintenance Steward

Open until May 30, 2012This position is highly visible to the public and acts as a primary point of contact for many user groups, volunteers and visitors, as well as individuals seeking information and/or assistance.
This position is crucial in maintaining recreation sites and facilities, and, maintaining recreation and educational opportunities in a manner that allows for environmental protection and promotes public safety and enjoyment.
Primary responsibilities include the construction and maintenance of all recreation trails and facilities within Northwest Region, all aspects of negotiating and managing equipment and service contracts, and permits and licenses, and active participation in the Region’s outreach and education efforts including the volunteer program, organized events, user groups, neighbor and community education and the region’s law enforcement program as it pertains to public use.

 
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/washington/job_bulletin.cfm?JobID=467503

Forestry Technician

A career with the Forest Service will challenge you to manage and care for more than 193 million acres of our nation's most magnificent lands, conduct research through a network of forest and range experiment stations and the Forest Products Laboratory, and provide assistance to State and private forestry agencies. It's an awesome responsibility - but the rewards are as limitless as the views.

Forestry Technician, GS-0462-7:
Applications for this position are being processed through an on-line applicant assessment system that has been specifically configured for USDA Forest Service applicants. Even if you have already developed a resume in USAJOBS, you will need to access this on-line system to complete the application process.

http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/316193000

Project Fisheries Biologist 3

This is a project permanent position in the Wild Salmonid Production Evaluation Unit in the Fish Program. The duty station is in Port Angeles and the project is funded through June 30, 2013.

The position functions as the project manager for the Elwha Weir Project. This position supervises weir operation, analyzes data, and summarizes results in written and oral format. The Elwha Weir Project is part of a multi-agency effort to assess the abundance and survival of wild salmon and steelhead on the Elwha River and to evaluate the contributions of restoration strategies to ecosystem restoration. The position prepares annual and contractual reports describing study designs and project outcomes. This position reports to immediate supervisor and interacts with WDFW Region 6 staff as well as personnel from Tribal, Federal, and local agencies and the general public.

Duties:

This is a supervisory position and key responsibilities include:

·         Plans, manages, and conducts weir operations in order to capture and biologically sample adult salmonids on the Elwha River.

·         Analyzes data, prepares written annual reports, and develops and delivers oral presentations.

·         Collaborate on field activities and study plans with agency and inter-agency staff contributing to fish restoration on the Elwha River.

·         Directs and supervises technical staff to achieve project objectives.

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