Jobs and Assistantships for Students
Posted here will be jobs and assistantships available locally and globally for interested students in the field of Natural Resources and related areas.
- 2010 SUMMER EMPLOYMENT/ INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY-Park Ranger GS-0025-04 @ approx. $13.20/hour. Hartwell Lake, US Army Corps of Engineers, 5625 Anderson Hwy, Hartwell, GA. 0643-0278. Candidates for consideration should be available to start working weekends in mid-March and begin full-time work when classes dismiss. Weekends, holidays and some nights will be required. INSTRUCTIONS: N0 LATER THAN 31 Dec 09, return to the US Army Corps of Engineers, a completed OF 612 (Application for Federal Employment), resume, a completed OF 306 (Declaration For Federal Employment), an official school transcript, a letter from your school stating you will be enrolled Spring 2010, and a cover letter indicating the following:
a. Your major field of study:
b. Your target degree completion date;
c. The earliest date you would be available to work weekends;
d. The earliest dated you could work full-time;
e. The latest date you could work full-time;
f. The latest date you could work weekends only;
g. If your experience is intended to satisfy internship requirements.
QUESTIONS: Contact Chief Ranger Zach Harkness toll free at 888-893-0678, ext. 310 or email: zachary.j.harkness1@usace.army.mil.
- Leader, Virginia Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit. The Virginia Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit (the Unit) and the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (the Department) seek a Unit Leader. The incumbent will be appointed to the Department at an academic ranking commensurate with experience.
Qualification/Eligibility Requirements
- Earned Ph.D. in Wildlife Science, Landscape Ecology, Conservation Biology, Applied Ecology, or related field (for specific degree/course work requirements, please read vacancy announcement ER-2010-0031 and ER-2010-0034 at www.usajobs.gov).
- Research record of utilizing tools such as remote sensing and geographic information systems to accomplish spatial analysis of issues such as climate change, energy production and urbanization as they impact biodiversity loss and wildlife management
- Record of publication of research results in peer-reviewed journals
- Record of grantsmanship supporting an independent research program
- This position is open to current or former Federal employees with competitive status or are eligible for consideration under a special appointment authority; *AND* veterans who are preference eligibles or who have been separated from the armed forces under honorable conditions after approximately 3 years or more of continuous active service.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in the USGS Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit program
- Experience in Federal administration
- Experience in supervising administrative and technical staff
- Record of supervising graduate students to completion of research-oriented MS or PhD degrees
Expectations
- Effectively lead Unit, consisting of an assistant unit leader in fisheries (with anticipated addition of a second assistant unit leader), one administrative assistant, graduate students, and research assistants
- Effectively interface with Unit partners (USGS, the Department, the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and other stakeholders
- Develop and lead an independent program of research, including grantsmanship, mentoring of graduate students, publication of peer-reviewed articles in the scientific literature, and engagement with the university, profession, and society
- Teach graduate course(s) in area of expertise
To apply- Questions about the position should be directed to Paul Angermeier at 540-231-4501 or at biota@vt.edu. Questions regarding the application process should be directed to Annie Smith at 703-648-4402 or at asmith@usgs.gov. Applications must be received on-line via the USAJOBS website at www.usajobs.gov BEFORE midnight Eastern Time December 4, 2009. This is an interdisciplinary position that may be filled as a Research Wildlife Biologist, GS-0486-13 or Research Ecologist, GS-0408-13. You must apply to each vacancy announcement for which you
wish to be considered. The vacancy announcement numbers are as follows: Research Wildlife Biologist, GS-0486-13, ER-2010-0031; Research Ecologist, GS-0408-13, ER-2010-0034. The Federal government is an equal opportunity employer.
- Assistant manager needed to help with planting and wildlife management for lowcountry plantation (ACE Basin). Applicant should have understanding of farm equipment and desire to work hard. Housing and some benefits provided. Reply to lowcountryriver@yahoo.com or Asst manager c/o P O Box 1508 Charleston, SC 29402.
- Eko Tracks, your representative in Cary, North Carolina offers several exciting study abroad programs in wildlife management and veterinary science, as well as conservation volunteer opportunities in southern Africa. These are specifically designed for students and other interest groups. The three week adventure-filled wildlife management program focuses on field techniques, sustainable resource utilization, ecosystem and biodiversity conservation, game reserve and resort management, and game capture operations. The special interest program is designed for students in veterinary science, vet tech or pre-vet with a focus on wildlife veterinary science, wildlife diseases and medicine, participation in capture and care of wild animals, breeding of rare species, wildlife rehabilitation, ecosystems and biodiversity conservation. Students will meet and interact with wildlife veterinarians in South Africa, hands-on and learn about the crucial role of veterinarians in the growing wildlife industry. The above programs are offered through lectures, field work and interactions with field biologists and conservationists. They are endorsed by the Centre for Wildlife Management, University of Pretoria (South Africa) and the International Council for Game and Wildlife Conservation (Wildlife Management Education Program).
We also offer two volunteer programs where volunteers work at an African wildlife sanctuary or with big cat conservation and habitat restoration. Volunteers interact with many African wildlife species and contribute to conservation by participating in these programs. Experience the tranquil life on a typical African farm and share your adventure with other volunteers.
Read more about these life changing educational experiences on our website www.ekotracks.com and Facebook ekotracks. Eko Tracks is booking study abroad and volunteer trips now. To apply, print the application form at the bottom of the page and mail, fax or send an electronic copy to the office of Eko Tracks.
- The USDA Forest Service - Savannah River intends to fill a GS-0401-12/13 Fire Management Staff Officer in New Ellenton, SC. The vacancy announcement can be viewed at the USA JOBS website. Questions about the specific duties of the position may be directed to Ralph Phipps, Deputy Forest Manager, at 803-725-0297
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