Marine Fisheries Biologist II

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Webinar to focus on climate-change community adaptation tool

A free webinar on Thursday, March 1, will illustrate the use of the Vulnerability and Consequences Adaptation Planning Scenarios (VCAPS) tool. The VCAPS process can be used to increase the shared understanding of climate-related impacts on coastal communities between local officials, municipal staff and other stakeholders.

The webinar is sponsored by the National  Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Gulf of Mexico Coastal Storms Program and the Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant Consortium. Jessica Whitehead of the North Carolina and South Carolina Sea Grant college programs and Seth Tuler and Tom Webler, both of the Social Environmental Research Institute,  will share how this tool has been used in coastal communities to promote discussion and learning. Information for joining the online meeting and call-in information is as follows:

Topic: VCAPS Training
Date: Thursday, March 1, 2012
Time: 1 p.m., Central Standard Time
Meeting Number: 807 727 554
Meeting Password: vcaps2012

Audio Dial-in Information:
Call-in Number: 1-888-848-0190
Participant PIN: 8237967#

To join the online meeting (Now from mobile devices!)
1. Go to https://masgc.webex.com/masgc/j.php?ED=171326387&UID=0&PW=NZGI4M2YxYWQ2&RT=MiM3
2. If requested, enter your name and e-mail address.
3. If a password is required, enter the meeting password: vcaps2012.
4. Click "Join.”

To view in other time zones or languages, please click the link:
https://masgc.webex.com/masgc/j.php?ED=171326387&UID=0&PW=NZGI4M2YxYWQ2&ORT=MiM3

More details: http://d276864.h39.zee-hosting.com/pdf/press/VCAPS.pdf.

Aquatic plant management research grant

A graduate student research grant in the area of aquatic plant management and ecology is being offered by the Aquatic Plant Management Society’s research and education organization. Co-sponsors of this academic award may also include regional APMS chapters: Florida, MidSouth, Midwest, Northeast, South Carolina, Texas and Western.

Objective: To provide a grant for a full-time graduate student to conduct research in an area involving aquatic plant management techniques (used alone or integrated with other management approaches) or in aquatic ecology related to the biology or management of regionally or nationally recognized nuisance aquatic vegetation.
Applicants: Solicitation for proposals is open to any full-time faculty member and/or graduate student of an accredited U.S. academic institution. A faculty sponsor must be identified if the application is submitted by a graduate student.
Amount: $40,000 (it is the policy of APMS not to pay overhead or indirect costs). Duration: Two (2) years ($20,000 per year).
Proposal Deadline: Applications must be postmarked no later than April 15th, 2012.
Guidelines for Proposals: Proposals should contain a concise statement of the project, including its purpose and justification, as well as sections that discuss study objectives, methodology, schedule, budget, and planned publication of results. The resumé of the faculty applicant and graduate student (if known) should not exceed two (2) pages each. Proposals should not exceed ten (10) pages, and must be signed by the applicant (principal investigator) and an appropriate university official. Include copies of your five (5) most recent peer reviewed publications. Please submit a pdf file of your full application via email to Dr. Michael D. Netherland at mdnether@ufl.edu.
Inquiries: Dr. Michael D. Netherland, US Army ERDC, 7922 NW 71st Street, Gainesville, FL 32653 Phone - 352-392-0335 and e-mail -  mdnether@ufl.edu

USFWS Volunteer Opportunity, 2012- Little Colorado River, AZ

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Arizona Fish and Wildlife Conservation office in Flagstaff, AZ is once again looking for volunteers for our upcoming 2012 field season. Each spring and fall we conduct sampling trips to monitor native fishes in the Little Colorado River, a tributary of the Colorado River near Grand Canyon National Park. Our trips are typically ten days long and we use hoopnets to capture and collect information on native fish, including the federally endangered humpback chub (Gila cypha).

Sampling is conducted from three remote field camps along the river, with nets fished each day within a specific reach. Due to the remote area in which we work, crews are transported to camps via helicopter, and contact with the outside world is extremely limited. We are looking for volunteers who are comfortable in primitive camping situations, working in difficult or adverse weather conditions, and hiking long distances (up to ~6 miles in a day) over rough terrain. Federal travel budgets are very tight again this year, so while some travel assistance may be provided, priority will be given to volunteers who are local or can cover their own travel costs.
Please check out the attached document for more information. A biology or fisheries background is preferred but not essential. The dates of our trips are below.

If you are interested in volunteering, we ask that you please provide us with a resume or brief summary of your background, highlighting your experience in conducting fieldwork and working in remote situations, as well as contact information for three references that we can call to discuss your previous work history. Also, please indicate from where you would be traveling and if you would need travel assistance. Once we have filled all of the volunteer positions and established standby lists for each trip, you will receive an email from us notifying you of your position.

In exchange for your labor, you will get to see one of the most remote and beautiful areas of the Southwest, work with endangered species, and you will eat very well!

Thank you for your interest in volunteering! Feel free to call or email Mike or Randy with any questions you have. Also, please help us distribute this volunteer announcement and pass along this along to your students, colleagues and friends. We apologize however, due to logistics, we are unable to accept volunteers coming from outside the United States.

We look forward to hearing from you!

2012 Little Colorado River monitoring trip dates:
Apr. 17-27, 2012
May 15-25, 2012
Sep. 11-21, 2012
Oct. 9-19, 2012

Contacts:
Mike Pillow – Biologist & Volunteer Coordinator Michael_Pillow@fws.gov
928-226-1289 ext 112
Randy VanHaverbeke – Biologist & Helicopter Safety Trainer Randy_Vanhaverbeke@fws.gov
928-226-1289 ext 114

Fish Biologist

Position with the Bureau of Reclamation in Albuquerque.

Intern positions available tagging sea turtles

Intern positions (4) are available to help tag nesting sea turtles along Florida's northwest coast: May 15 through August 15, 2012.  Researchers at the Florida Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit at the University of Florida have been tagging nesting sea turtles along the St. Joseph Peninsula, Florida since 1998.  We are looking for four interns to assist with this ongoing project.  Surveys occur from 9 pm to 6 am every night along a 12-km stretch of beach and are conducted primarily on ATV; however walking is often required due to high water.  Expect to walk 5-10 km every night often over wet logs, downed trees and through knee-deep water in complete darkness.  Successful candidates must be able to live and work closely with others in a remote area; be organized, reliable, and able to work independently in extremely hot, buggy and wet conditions; and have previous experience conducting field research.  The position pays $500/mo. Housing and utilities are included.  
 Because this project is conducted on military property we are unable to hire anyone who is not a US Citizen.
If interested, please send a resume and letter of interest via e-mail by to
Dr. Margaret M. Lamont
Research Biologist
Florida Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit
University of Florida
mmlamont@mindspring.com

McNeese State University Alumni Association Undergraduate Scholar Program

The McNeese State University Alumni Association Undergraduate Scholar Program is approaching.  Undergraduate Scholars with the guidance of their Faculty Mentors are preparing poster presentations for the event competition.  Posters will be on display in the William Gray Stream Alumni Center on Wednesday, March 14^th.  Faculty, Staff, and students are invited to view the posters throughout the day.  Faculty, Staff, and students are also invited to meet the scholars and their mentors during the judging from 4:00pm to 5:30pm.  Attached is a printable Save the Date invitation for the event.

If you have any questions regarding the 2012 Undergraduate Scholar Program, you may contact the Office of Research Services & Sponsored Programs by

phone at (337) 475-5121.

Conference: Students of Agronomy, Soil and Environmental Sciences

The Iowa State Agronomy Club invites you and your college to join us for what will be an amazing conference on March 23 and 24, 2012. Our club, as well as other students in agronomy, crop science, environmental science and related majors from all across North America will be converging on Iowa State University in Ames, IA to interact with peers and industry representatives in our area of study.

The event, called the SASES Regional Meetings, is sponsored by the American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America & Soil Science Society of America’s student organization called SASES – Students of Agronomy, Soil and Environmental Sciences. Those attending the Regionals have the opportunity to experience the agricultural industry in a new area of the country, meet with potential employers at our industry networking event and make friendships with students of similar interests from all around the United States through two social events.

The biggest portion of the event includes the industry tours which set out across the state of Iowa to visit various agriculture businesses. Iowa’s agricultural industry ranks 1st in the nation in corn and soybean production, boast some of the most productive land in the world and produces 25% of the country's supply of ethanol. Some of the tours will include alternative energy production such as wind and biofuels, facilities of some of the nation’s largest seed companies, livestock farms and even a winery.

No SASES club membership is needed to attend this event as we invite students in any related majors. Registration for this event is just $20 per person and includes meals and a t-shirt.  For more information and to register, please visit us online at www.SASESRegionals.com. We also invite you to like us on Facebook at SASES Regionals 2012 and/or follow us on Twitter at @SASESRegionals2. Registration is NOW OPEN, but not for long. The deadline is fast approaching - Feb 24, 2012. If you are interested in attending the event, but need more time to register, please contact Rachel Owen at rkowen@iastate.edu.

Fish and Wildlife Biologist

R4-12-609445-MC, Fish and Wildlife Biologist, GS-0401-7/9
Location: Townsend, GA
Open Period: 2/16/12 - 3/01/12

The announcement is available for viewing at http://www.usajobs.opm.gov
OR
http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/309706900?share=email

Jobs with Shell

Environmental Engineer - Norco, LA

Senior Environmental Engineer - Geismar,LA

Or if you want some more exotic locations for a few years experience or a Masters in Environmental Science.

Environmental Compliance Analyst - Anchorage, Alaska

Spill Response Specialist / Environmental Scientist - London, Den Haag (The Hague), Netherlands

http://www.shell.com/home/content/careers/professionals/

Education specialist Saint Marks National Wildlife Refuge, Saint Marks, FL

http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/307883500

Wildlife Ecology and Shooting Sports Instructor

Wildlife Ecology and Shooting Sports Instructor / Counselor June 3– August 10, 2012
Camp Bob Cooper, Summerton, South Carolina

Clemson University’s Youth Learning Institute

The camp is located on YLI’s Camp Bob Cooper directly on Lake Marion (South Carolina’s largest lake). A majority of the camp week will focus on hunting techniques, wildlife ecology, ATV riding, outdoor survival skills, shotgun training, rifle training, and archery training. Instructors will be trained and certified in these areas. In addition to these activities we will also utilize other components such as swimming, teams courses, night hikes and sporting clays. We have partnered with Back Woods Quail Club, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, and South Carolina 4-H Shooting Sports. For more information you can check out our website at www.ylicamps.com and click on “Camp Wildlife.”
Principle Duties:

• Teach components of the Wildlife Ecology and Shooting Sports curriculum (training provided).
  
• Lead students in daily program classes and activities (wake-up, meals, canteen, campfire, and wrap-up).
  
• Be actively involved in all program activities, leading and participating in evening recreational and
  instructional times as scheduled.
  
• Perform direct supervision of children while involved in classes and activities.
  
• Perform camp counselor duties including staying and attending to campers over night while they are at
  camp.
  Qualifications:
  

• BA or BS in Biology, Wildlife and Fisheries, Natural Resources, or related field is preferred –Juniors, Seniors, and Graduates should apply.
  
• Experience with hunting and shooting sports preferred but not necessary (we will train those without experience).
  
• Residential camp experience preferred.
  
• Must have the patience, understanding, flexibility, and energy to work and live with campers and staff.
  
• Must be willing to sacrifice, adapt, and work hard as part of a team.
  Salary:
  $440 - $550 twice a month plus room and board and a sickness/accidental insurance plan. EOE.
  Contact:
  If you are interested in the position please send your resume and three references to Chelsey Repokis at ccalzad@clemson.edu.
  

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality jobs

The Beaumont office of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is hiring several investigators (air, water, and waste).  The job openings should appear on www.workintexas and www.tceq.gov sometime in January, and then the applicants can submit their application for whichever position(s) they would like.  The minimum requirements for the jobs are a bachelor's degree in a natural science, physical science, or engineering.

Biosphere 2 research for undergraduates

Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program in environmental and Earth system sciences at Biosphere 2 

The University of Arizona will be holding a 10-week Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program this summer in environmental and Earth system sciences at Biosphere 2 (B2 http://www.b2science.org/earth/outreach/reu). Students will participate in a variety of activities that will help them pursue a career in environmental sciences. Students will conduct their own research under a mentor, interact with other participants and scientists, and present research findings in a formal symposium setting.  A unique part of the B2 REU experience will be the opportunity to interact with the public who visit B2 on tour and to obtain training in outreach related to their research topics.  Additionally, students will participate in professional development workshops, an ethics in science workshop, and field trips to local attractions.  Students in their Sophomore or Junior years from a wide range of disciplines and interests including biology, ecology, plant sciences, hydrology, soil science, geology, atmospheric science, mathematics, physics, chemistry, or computer science should apply. Students from underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Only U.S. citizens or permanent residents are eligible for this NSF funded program.

 Research at Biosphere 2 aims to catalyze interdisciplinary thinking and understanding about the Earth, its living systems, and its future. Students in the REU program will conduct research in the Earth system and environmental sciences that examines some facet of soil-water-atmosphere-plant interactions.  Improving understanding of these interactions is important in gaining insight into the impacts and causes of global environmental change and variation.  Key to research at B2 is the use of methods and techniques that allow linking across scales.  Additionally, some REU projects will be conducted in partnership with the southwestern Critical Zone Observatory (http://www.czo.arizona.edu/).  Projects will focus on a variety of topics that include (but aren't limited to): coupling ecohydrology and biogeochemistry, investigating abiotic and biotic contributions to ecosystem processes, integrating measurements across scales, using innovative tools to link climate and ecological function, and modeling of ecosystem and soil processes.

Students will receive: stipend, lodging at Biosphere 2's student village, food allowance, travel to and from Tucson, AZ

Applications are due February 29 2012, and application material can be found at: http://reu.b2science.org/

McNeese Career Fair

All students are encouraged to attend the Spring Career Fair on Monday, Feb.
13 from 10 a.m. ­ 2 p.m. in Parra Ballroom and the Student Union Annex.  The
Fair is open to students in all majors and classifications as well as
McNeese Alumni.

Career Fair guides are available in Career Services, located in the Old
Ranch across from the McNeese Bookstore.  A list of employers and sponsors
participating along with a listing of preferred majors can be viewed online
at the Career Services webpage http://www.mcneese.edu/career.  

Lousiana Solid Waste Association scholarships

The Louisiana Solid Waste Association offers scholarships each year to high school seniors and undergraduate students.  Visit the LSWA website, www.lswa.us , to download the application and to review the scholarship guidelines.  Please note that the deadline is 2/29/12.

Asian tiger shrimp (Penaeus monodon)

A collaborative effort is underway between federal, state, and private organizations to create a data and sample repository for a potential new invasive species, the Asian tiger shrimp (Penaeus monodon).  We are seeking your help with this  effort to collect Asian tiger shrimp reportings and samples.  These sitings and samples will improve our ability to document the status and trends of this species on the Atlantic, Caribbean, and Gulf of Mexico.  If you are interested in assisting, please contact James Morris (James.Morris@noaa.gov) or Christine Addison Buckel (Christine.addison@noaa.gov).  

For more information on Asian Tiger Shrimp please visit the USGS Asian tiger shrimp factsheet http://nas.er.usgs.gov/queries/factsheet.aspx?SpeciesID=1209 and the NOAA website  
http://www.ccfhr.noaa.gov/stressors/tiger-shrimp.aspx .

Ag Loan Officer First South Farm Credit

See MSU Career Services:  www.mcneese.edu/career/