Annual LSHR Scholarship Information

The Louisiana Society for Horticultural Research annually gives two scholarships to one graduate student and one undergraduate student. Details of scholarships are attached. Deadline is Feb 1^st of 2011 for the academic year- fall of 2011 and spring 2012. The LSHR board meets after Feb 1 to make scholarship selections.

REQUIREMENTS FOR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICANT

1. Applicant must be enrolled in a Louisiana College and/or University, at the Junior, Senior, or postgraduate level.

2. U. S. residency required.

3. Full-time student in good standing.

4. Horticulture, plant science, or closely related field of study.

5. Two (2) $1000 scholarships ($500 per semester) will be awarded annually, preferably one to a graduate student and one to an undergraduate.

6. Annual application required.

7. Two (2) letters of recommendation from current or former faculty member or professional in major field of study.

8. Submission of official transcript.

SEQ CHAPTER LOUISIANA SOCIETY FOR HORTICULTURE RESEARCH

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM

(all questions must be answered to be considered)

Name _____________________________________________ Date_____________________________

Mailing Address_______________________________________________________________________

STREET CITY ZIP

E-mail Address _______________________________________Phone #________________________

Attending University_________________________________________________________________

Department_____________________________________Major________________________________

Classification (check one) _____JR _____SR _____ Post Graduate Cumulative GPA________

Current Scholarships__________________________________________________________________

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List Past LSHR Scholarships____________________________________________________________

Extracurricular Activities

Honors:________________________________________________________________________

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Volunteer Work:_________________________________________________________________

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Other:_________________________________________________________________________

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Financial Need (be specific) _____________________________________________________________

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Undergraduate students attach a brief outline of career goals.

Graduate students attach an outline thesis topic.

DEADLINE—Application must be received by February 1^st.

Mail application, letter of recommendation and official transcript to:

Dennis Wollard, P.O. Box 44433, Lafayette, LA 70504

Wildlife Biologist

Position Title: Natural Resource Specialist I / Wildlife Biologist

Agency: Wildlife Division, Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD)

Job Location: Victoria, TX

Responsibilities: Under the direction of the District 7 Leader, the Wildlife Biologist performs professional planning, management, and research duties associated with wildlife and habitat resources in Victoria, Calhoun, and Refugio Counties within Coastal Prairie regions of the Oak Prairie District. With guidance and review from the Senior Wildlife Biologist, this position plans and conducts biological inspections, surveys, and studies; evaluates results or environmental impacts with regard to wildlife resources and their habitats; and prepares technical reports and recommendations regarding findings. Provides technical assistance and public outreach programs to the general public, landowners/land managers, sportsmen, and new constituencies. Assists with Public Lands short term leasing programs as assigned. Performs administrative duties. Works under moderate to general supervision with limited to moderate latitude, depending on experience and education level, for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Performs additional duties as assigned. Complies with all Agency, Division, and branch rules, regulations, and procedures.

Working Conditions: (1) Required to work from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday; (2) Required to work on holidays, weekends, and hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. as necessary; (3) Required to travel in-state or out-of-state with possible overnight stays; (4) Required to operate state vehicle; (5) Required to work outdoors, occasionally in adverse weather conditions; (6) Non-smoking environment in State buildings and vehicles.

Minimum Qualifications:

· Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Wildlife Biology, Wildlife Management, or related biological field with major coursework, 24 hours minimum, in Wildlife Management.

· Experience: None required. NOTE: Salary will be commensurate with relevant experience or completion of a Master's or PhD degree in Wildlife biology, Wildlife management or related biological field from an accredited college or university. Current TPWD NRS II and III employees may apply for this position at their current classification title and salary. Career Ladder progression is available.

· License/Certifications: Must possess or be able to obtain, within 30 days of employment, a valid Class "C" Texas driver's license. NOTE: Retention of position contingent upon obtaining and maintaining license

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: (1) Knowledge of wildlife species, ecology, and management with particular emphasis relating to private lands; (2) Skill in using personal computers with knowledge of MS Office software including Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint and advanced analytical software applications; (3) Skill in using GIS and GPS hardware and software; (4) Skill in effective verbal and written communication; (5) Skill in collecting scientific data; (6) Skill in coordinating with the public, universities, department personnel, media representatives and other governmental agencies; (7) Skill in working independently, with little or no supervision; (8) Skill in working as a team member; (9) Ability to apply common habitat enhancement techniques; (10) Ability to conduct conservation outreach programs; (11) Ability to analyze scientific data.

Salary, How to Apply, Additional Requirements and full details on this position may be found athttp://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/business/jobs/postings/?page=11_10_063

Closing Date: 5PM CST December 7, 2010. State of Texas Application for Employment + required forms to apply athttp://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/business/jobs/

Please note: ~20% Travel required for this position. Skills demonstration may be requested at time of interview. For complete list of additional requirements, please see “Additional Requirements” at http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/business/jobs/postings/?page=11_10_063

Contact: Mr. David Forrester at dforr@cmaacess.com

Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant positions

Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant currently has 3 positions open in Chicago, Illinois. Following is information on our Great Lakes Ecosystem Specialist posting. Information on the two other positions can be found at www.iiseagrant.org under News and Events.

Great Lakes Ecosystem Extension Specialist - Chicago, IL. - IL-IN Sea Grant College Program (Job Number: 1001129)

Description

Maintain and expand an extension and technology transfer program emphasizing problem-solving assistance and the delivery of research-based information to coastal community decision-makers, policy makers, natural resource managers, and agency professionals. Engage university scientists, GLNPO, agency personnel, and Sea Grant staff to improve access to and use of Great Lakes data and facilitate indicator development, indicator reporting, and applied research needed to inform policy and management decisions. This specialist will lead programs and develop products to transfer indicator and monitoring results to targeted client groups to inform policy and management decisions that can sustain or improve ecosystems. Position will be located at the U.S. EPA Great Lakes National Program Office in Chicago, Illinois.

Qualifications

Required:

• Master's degree in limnology, aquatic ecology, environmental science, or closely related field.
• Four years of Research and/or outreach related to fresh water ecosystems.
• A desire and aptitude to conduct outreach.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and the ability to lead and facilitate meetings with a broad range of stakeholders.
• Must be capable of working with managers of large data sets to identify specific data or data summaries needed to inform decisions and work with experts designing interfaces to make these data sets useful to researchers, policy makers, and managers.

Preferred:

• Experience with Sea Grant, Cooperative Extension, and/or other outreach.

To learn more or apply, visit http://purdue.taleo.net/careersection/wl/joblist.ftl?lang=en&portal=10140480283. Search for Job number 1001129.

Supervisory Fishery Research Biologist

Supervisory Fishery Research Biologist

Location: Hammond Bay Biological Station (HBBS) on Lake Huron in Millersburg, Michigan.

Salary: $68,809.00 - $106,369.00/year. Application period: October 21, 2010 to November 23, 2010. Employment agency: U.S. Geological Survey.

Funding Agency: Great Lakes Fishery Commission.

Description: Provide research leadership for a vibrant, innovative group of ecologists investigating the community ecology of the Great Lakes, the effects of sea lamprey predation, and the development of novel techniques for lamprey control. The mission of the HBBS is to provide research and technical assistance to support fishery management of the Great Lakes through improvement of sea lamprey control. To accomplish this mission, the HBBS focuses on research in three areas: (1) Great Lakes fish communities and the effects of lamprey parasitism and predation, including abundance estimation, population dynamics, and modeling; (2) ecology, behavior, movement, and physiology of lamprey, and (3) the development and testing of sea lamprey control techniques and their transfer to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Department of Fisheries and Oceans (Canada). The researcher has direct responsibility for identifying, proposing, and leading research in promising new areas related to the ecology, dynamics, and assessment of Great Lakes fishes (e.g., lake trout and lake whitefish) as they relate to sea lamprey populations. Supervision includes three research ecologists, several technicians, and other support staff. Facilities include offices, chemical and wet laboratories, and extensive field equipment.

Contact: Charles Krueger ckrueger@glfc.org or Roger Bergstedt (current station chief) rbergstedt@usgs.gov for further details

Regional Resource Coordinator

Regional Resource Coordinator NOAA Assessment & Restoration Division Possible locations: Silver Spring, Baton Rouge or St. Petersburg

I.M. Systems Group, Inc. (IMSG) www.imsg.com is seeking to hire a Regional Resource Coordinator to provide support to the NOAA Assessment & Restoration Division (ARD) Southeast Branch, which is based in Saint Petersburg, FL and has additional offices in Atlanta, GA, Dallas, TX and Baton Rouge, LA. The position will be based out of one of the following locations St. Petersburg, Baton Rouge or Silver Spring (Office of Response and Restoration Headquarters).

The Southeast Branch includes ocean and coastal areas from North Carolina south to Florida and west to Texas, including the Caribbean. The candidate designs and conducts Natural Resource Damage Assessments (NRDA) for oil spills, waste sites, and vessel groundings in the SE region. In addition, the candidate participates with co-trustees to plan appropriate restoration for natural resource injuries and resolve liability; develops, implements and maintains mechanisms for effective all-hazards preparedness and response actions in the SE region; and supports the delivery of ARD products and services to the public. The candidate fosters cooperation and coordination within and outside of National Ocean Service (NOS) to achieve agency missions, goals, and objectives, including those of the Damage Assessment, Remediation, and Restoration Program (DARRP) and Office of Response and Restoration (OR&R).

Responsibilities of the incumbent will include working with interdisciplinary and interagency groups to evaluate ecological injuries after hazardous materials releases – one being the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, which includes developing and conducting studies to determine the appropriate type and scale of restoration to compensate the public for natural resource injuries.

Duties:

• Natural Resource Damage Assessment (NRDA): Addresses oil spills, waste sites, and vessel groundings in the SE region of the U.S.; follows the Oil Pollution Act (OPA), Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), and NRDA regulations to determine natural resource injuries and appropriate scale of restoration; leads or contributes to injury assessment approaches, restoration planning, and development of case strategy; helps develop responses to responsible party settlement proposals; takes appropriate action to integrate remediation and restoration activities with natural resource trustee agencies and Responsible Parties during the NRDA process; contributes to settlements that address natural resource injuries/liability with a

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multi- disciplinary team of individuals, including biologists, chemists, policy analysts, economists, and/or attorneys.

All-Hazards Preparedness, Response, and Assessment: Supports OR&R’s 24-7 capacity to prepare for and respond to natural disasters, emergency events, or other sources of natural resource injuries in the coastal zone; facilitates improved communication during emergencies at local, state, regional, and federal levels; functions within FEMA’s Emergency Support Functions and the Incident Command System (ICS) after emergencies; leverages knowledge of offshore and nearshore infrastructure, community and ecological/habitat resilience, and climate change issues in SE region to improve OR&R’s emergency preparedness, response, assessment, marine debris, and restoration activities; contributes to OR&R’s coordination of scientific data, observations, predictions, and response activities for all emergencies threatening life, commerce, or the environment.

Support Delivery of ARD Products and Services: Integrates with existing geospatial and data management capabilities within ARD to meet existing and future program goals and objectives; contributes to new approaches and applications to support emerging ARD, DARRP, and OR&R spatial needs.

Qualifications:

• Experience with NRDA or environmental injury and/or risk assessment • Functional knowledge of the ocean and coastal habitats in the SE region • Strong communication skills, both oral and written, are essential • Demonstrated ability to work successfully within multi-disciplinary teams, and with team

members across large geographic areas: Proficiency in spatial software to support data delivery or scientific analysis (e.g., ArcGIS or Google Earth), or a demonstrated ability to work with technical experts to deliver spatial projects at small and large scales

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) • M.S. or Ph. D degree preferred in a relevant discipline such as marine science, biological

or physical oceanography, or environmental management • Three years experience preferred

To Apply:

Please send your resume, contact information for three (3) references and a cover letter explaining how your qualifications meet the requirements of the position to jobs@imsg.com with the following subject heading: NOA10050 - Regional Resource Coordinator. The position is open until filled. The salary range for this position will be in the low 50k range to mid 60k range and will be commensurate with experience

IMSG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Veteran Friendly.

Environmental Scientist

Environmental Scientist NOAA Assessment & Restoration Division Possible locations: Silver Spring, Baton Rouge or St. Petersburg

I.M. Systems Group, Inc. (IMSG) www.imsg.com is seeking to hire an Environmental Scientist to provide support to the NOAA Assessment & Restoration Division (ARD) Southeast Branch, which is based in Saint Petersburg, FL and has additional offices in Atlanta, GA, Dallas, TX and Baton Rouge, LA. The position will be based out of one of the following locations St. Petersburg, Baton Rouge or Silver Spring (Office of Response and Restoration Headquarters).

The Southeast Branch includes ocean and coastal areas from North Carolina south to Florida and west to Texas, including the Caribbean. The candidate designs and conducts Natural Resource Damage Assessments (NRDA) for oil spills, waste sites, and vessel groundings in the SE region. In addition, the candidate participates with co-trustees to plan appropriate restoration for natural resource injuries and resolve liability; develops, implements and maintains mechanisms for effective all-hazards preparedness and response actions in the SE region; and supports the delivery of ARD products and services to the public. The candidate fosters cooperation and coordination within and outside of National Ocean Service (NOS) to achieve agency missions, goals, and objectives, including those of the Damage Assessment, Remediation, and Restoration Program (DARRP) and Office of Response and Restoration (OR&R).

Responsibilities of the incumbent will include working with interdisciplinary and interagency groups to evaluate ecological injuries after hazardous materials releases – one being the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, which includes developing and conducting studies to determine the appropriate type and scale of restoration to compensate the public for natural resource injuries.

Core Responsibilities:

• Employee shall provide technical support for the successful design and conduct of natural resource damage assessments.

• Employee shall participate in scaling the level of restoration necessary to compensate the public and the environment for injuries to natural resources.

• Employee shall participate in negotiating settlements and agreements to obtain habitat restoration within the Gulf of Mexico region.

• Employee shall provide recommendations for aquatic ecological risk assessment and integrating restoration and recovery into cleanup plans for hazardous waste sites.

• Employee shall recommend and participate in monitoring projects to ensure cleanup or restoration objectives are met.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s or Doctorate degree in environmental science, preferably in one of more of the following sub-disciplines: aquatic toxicology, fisheries ecology, environmental engineering; or environmental policy with an emphasis in quantitative analysis.

• Strong verbal and writing skills. • Strong computer and analytical skills • Self-motivated, energetic, strategic thinker.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in assessing risk or injury to Gulf of Mexico coastal aquatic species and habitats. • Knowledge of Gulf of Mexico coastal and offshore ecosystem function and services. • Knowledge of damage assessment procedures mandated by OPA and CERCLA. • Experience working in litigation.

• Experience working on interdisciplinary teams. • Participation in negotiations on environmental issues. • Knowledge of oil chemistry and effects of oil on natural resources

To Apply:

Please send your resume, contact information for three (3) references and a cover letter explaining how your qualifications meet the requirements of the position to jobs@imsg.com with the following subject heading: NOA10049 - Environmental Scientist. The position is open until filled. The salary range for this position will be in the low 50k range to mid 60k range and will be commensurate with experience

IMSG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Veteran Friendly.

ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE/AREA AGENT (Natural Resources / Fisheries)

Science Coordinator position

Subject: [Sdafs] Employment Opportunity - Science Coordinator, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Title of Job: Science Coordinator (Research Scientist I)

Location: Dept. of Forestry, Wildlife, and Fisheries, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Job Type: This is a full-time temporary position. The position is renewable annually for up to two years depending on employee performance and receipt of external funding (high probability).

Close Date: November 15, 2010 (or until filled)

Description:

The Cumberland HCP Science Advisory Committee (SAC) is working with multiple stakeholders to support development of two multi-species Habitat Conservation Plans (HCP) in the northern Cumberland Plateau region of Tennessee (see www.cumberlandhcp.org). One HCP is nearing submission to the USFWS for review and approval and covers forest management on state-owned Wildlife Management Areas. The other HCP will cover commercial and residential development and associated activities in three counties and associated municipalities and is in the early stages of development. The SAC is responsible for providing scientific support for both HCPs through research and scientific guidance. Major goals for the SAC are providing the biological goals and objectives, take calculations, adaptive management and monitoring strategies, and other support for the species proposed for inclusion in the HCPs. The SAC collaborates with multiple working groups including academic scientists; local-, state- and federal-agency personnel; and other technical experts to meet these goals. The SAC also coordinates draft approaches and results with outreach staff and decision-making bodies.

The Science Coordinator will provide four main services: 1) oversight and guidance to all scientific aspects of the HCPs, 2) modeling and statistical guidance to establish a scientifically based conservation program, 3) leadership for SAC staff, and 4) supervision and publication of research activities pertinent to the development of both HCPs.

Qualifications: The Science Coordinator will ideally have a Ph.D. in Ecology, Wildlife Sciences, Conservation Biology or related field and extensive experience in designing and implementing large-scale conservation programs. The ideal candidate will have experience in strategic planning, decision analysis, fish/wildlife population or habitat modeling, quantitative conservation ecology, population ecology, and a scientific publication record. The ideal candidate will additionally have familiarity with southern Appalachian ecosystems, drafting/review of HCPs, stakeholder-relationship building, providing statistical guidance to establish a scientifically based conservation program, as well as planning and facilitating meetings. This is a significant opportunity for an early- to mid-career scientist to develop applied conservation science skills that can be critically important in future endeavors.

Salary and Benefits: Annual salary is $60,000.00 from start date through June 30, 2011 and is renewable for two additional years based on performance and receipt of external funding (high degree of certainty). A generous benefits package includes the accumulation of two vacation days per month and one sick leave day per month, and thirteen University holidays annually. Other benefits include medical and life insurance (shared cost with the university), retirement, optional 401k, and educational benefits as well as ample supplies/travel funds.

Application Procedure: The application screening date is November 15, 2010, with a targeted start date of December 1, 2010. However, the position will remain open until filled, and applicants should contact the search committee chair (Dr. David Ostermeier) to check availability beyond these dates. Qualified applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, copies of all college transcripts (official transcripts required upon hire), and three letters of reference to:

Dr. David Ostermeier, Professor of Forestry, Department of Forestry, Wildlife and Fisheries, 308 Ellington Plant Sciences Bldg., University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee 37996-4563.

Please direct any initial inquiries or other questions to Dr. Ostermeier at daveo@utk.edu or (865) 974-8843. (From 11/24/10-12/8/10 contact Jennifer Gihring, jgihring@utk.edu)

Fishery Management Plan Coordinator

FISHERY MANAGEMENT PLAN COORDINATOR

SALARY RANGE - $40,000 - $46,000 ANNUALLY CLOSING DATE: NOVEMBER 30, 2010 (Starting salary commensurate with successful applicant’s experience) LOCATION: ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA

Duties: As Fishery Management Plan Coordinator, the incumbent is responsible for development and coordination of ASMFC fishery management plans. The incumbent is required to organize stock assessment workshops, technical & advisory committee meetings, and management board meetings; foster management consensus building; integrate workshop, committee findings and board decisions into management planning; report writing and information dissemination. This position requires working under tight timelines integrating a number of complex and controversial issues at one time. The attached position description contains more detailed information about this position. The Commission's website (www.asmfc.org) will provide comprehensive information about its activities.

The position of Fishery Management Plan Coordinator is based out of the Arlington, Virginia office of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) and will require frequent overnight travel, primarily along the Atlantic Coast. The incumbent reports to the Director of the Interstate Fisheries Management Program.

Qualifications: Applicants must have a graduate degree in fisheries science, marine biology, or a related field. Interdisciplinary preparation for fisheries management, knowledge of fisheries stock assessment methods, proven writing and speaking skills, communication, coordination and interpersonal skills, and experience with developing policy or position statements should be demonstrated. United States citizenship required.

Application Process: Please send resume and cover letter to Laura Leach, Director of Finance and Administration, Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission, 1050 N. Highland Street, Suite 200 A-N, Arlington, VA 22201. Resumes will be accepted via U.S. Mail (postmarked by closing date), email (lleach@asmfc.org), or fax (703) 842-0741 until the closing date of November 30. 2010.

Fisheries Conservation Manager

The Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) is currently seeking a Fisheries Conservation Manager to lead the organization’s fishery advocacy work in the Gulf of Mexico.