Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Giesen Undergraduate Internship Deadline Extended

The application deadline for the Andrew F. Giesen, III Poultry Science Undergraduate Internship Program has been extended to March 15th.

The Giesen Undergraduate Internship Program matches outstanding life sciences undergraduate students interested in exploring career options in poultry science with companies and organizations that produce or are otherwise affiliated with the poultry industry.
This internship award program is designed to attract bright young scientists to learn first-hand how science and technology is applied in solving the challenges of meat and egg production in the modern day poultry industry.
Applications are being accepted electronically at www.poultryscience.org/foundation_giesen.asp for internships to be awarded in the summer of 2015. Applicants should review the internship award guidelines for directions on how to apply. 

Friday, February 13, 2015

Internships galore

    • Gene Howe WMA Field InternGene Howe WMA (listed on TPWD jobs website as “Intern Clerk II-III-IV / Field Intern”). Closing date for this position, TPWD Job Posting #15-00377, is Continuous, meaning it could close at any time and we encourage those interested to apply as soon as able.
      • Click here for information on this ~6,000-acre Wildlife Management Area (WMA) along Canadian River in northeastern panhandle of TX.
      • Please note the “Licensure” and “Working Conditions” for this position.
      • Please note the “General Description,” “Preferred Qualifications” and “Knowledge, Skills and Abilities”.
      • Note: ~5% travel required.

    • Matador WMA Field InternMatador WMA (listed on TPWD jobs website as “Intern Clerk II-III-IV / Field Intern”). Closing date for this position, TPWD Job Posting #15-00378, is Continuous, meaning it could close at any time and we encourage those interested to apply as soon as able.
      • Click here for information on this ~28,000-acre Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in rolling plains of Cottle County, between Wichita Falls and Plainview, TX.
      • Please note the “Licensure” and “Working Conditions” for this position.
      • Please note the “General Description,” “Preferred Qualifications” and “Knowledge, Skills and Abilities”.
      • Note: ~5% travel required.

    • Black Gap WMA Field InternBlack Gap WMA (listed on TPWD jobs website as “Intern Clerk II-III-IV / Field Intern”). Closing date for this position, TPWD Job Posting #15-00379, is Continuous, meaning it could close at any time and we encourage those interested to apply as soon as able.
      • Click here for information on this ~103,000-acre Wildlife Management Area (WMA) on northeastern boundary of Big Bend National Park.
      • Please note the “Licensure” and “Working Conditions” for this position.
      • Please note the “General Description,” “Preferred Qualifications” and “Knowledge, Skills and Abilities”.
      • Note: ~5% travel required.

    • Elephant Mountain WMA Field InternElephant Mountain WMA (listed on TPWD jobs website as “Intern Clerk II-III-IV / Field Intern”).  Closing date for this position, TPWD Job Posting #15-00380, is Continuous, meaning it could close at any time and we encourage those interested to apply as soon as able.
      • Click here for information on this ~23,000-acre Wildlife Management Area (WMA) between Alpine and Big Bend National Park.
      • Please note the “Licensure” and “Working Conditions” for this position.
      • Please note the “General Description,” “Preferred Qualifications” and “Knowledge, Skills and Abilities”.
      • Note: ~5% travel required.

    • Kerr WMA Field InternKerr WMA (listed on TPWD jobs website as “Intern Clerk II-III-IV / Field Intern”). Closing date for this position, TPWD Job Posting #15-00381, is Continuous, meaning it could close at any time and we encourage those interested to apply as soon as able.
      • Click here for information on this ~6,000-acre Wildlife Management Area (WMA) west of Kerrville.
      • Please note the “Licensure” and “Working Conditions” for this position.
      • Please note the “General Description,” “Preferred Qualifications” and “Knowledge, Skills and Abilities”.
      • Note: ~5% travel required.

    • Mason Mountain WMA Field InternMason Mountain WMA (listed on TPWD jobs website as “Intern Clerk II-III-IV / Field Intern”). Closing date for this position, TPWD Job Posting #15-00382, is Continuous, meaning it could close at any time and we encourage those interested to apply as soon as able.
      • Click here for information on this Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in the Llano Uplift.
      • Please note the “Licensure” and “Working Conditions” for this position.
      • Please note the “General Description,” “Preferred Qualifications” and “Knowledge, Skills and Abilities”.
      • Note: ~5% travel required.

    • Muse WMA Field InternMuse WMA (listed on TPWD jobs website as “Intern Clerk II-III-IV / Field Intern”). Closing date for this position, TPWD Job Posting #15-00383, is Continuous, meaning it could close at any time and we encourage those interested to apply as soon as able.
      • Click here for information on this ~2,000-acre Wildlife Management Area (WMA) between Brownwood and Stephenville.
      • Please note the “Licensure” and “Working Conditions” for this position.
      • Please note the “General Description,” “Preferred Qualifications” and “Knowledge, Skills and Abilities”.
      • Note: ~5% travel required.

    • Gus Engeling WMA Field InternGus Engeling WMA (listed on TPWD jobs website as “Intern Clerk II-III-IV / Field Intern”).  Closing date for this position, TPWD Job Posting #15-00384, is Continuous, meaning it could close at any time and we encourage those interested to apply as soon as able.
      • Click here for information on this ~11,000-acre Wildlife Management Area (WMA) near Palestine.
      • Please note the “Licensure” and “Working Conditions” for this position.
      • Please note the “General Description,” “Preferred Qualifications” and “Knowledge, Skills and Abilities”.
      • Note: ~5% travel required.

    • Alazan Bayou WMA Field InternAlazan Bayou WMA (listed on TPWD jobs website as “Intern Clerk II-III-IV / Field Intern”).  Closing date for this position, TPWD Job Posting #15-00386, is Continuous, meaning it could close at any time and we encourage those interested to apply as soon as able.
      • Click here for information on this ~2,000-acre Wildlife Management Area (WMA) near Nacogdoches.
      • Please note the “Licensure” and “Working Conditions” for this position.
      • Please note the “General Description,” “Preferred Qualifications” and “Knowledge, Skills and Abilities”.
      • Note: ~5% travel required.

    • Old Sabine Bottom WMA Field InternOld Sabine Bottom WMA (listed on TPWD jobs website as “Intern Clerk II-III-IV / Field Intern”).  Closing date for this position, TPWD Job Posting #15-00387, is Continuous, meaning it could close at any time and we encourage those interested to apply as soon as able.
      • Click here for information on this ~5,000-acre Wildlife Management Area (WMA) near Tyler.
      • Please note the “Licensure” and “Working Conditions” for this position.
      • Please note the “General Description,” “Preferred Qualifications” and “Knowledge, Skills and Abilities”.
      • Note: ~5% travel required.

    • Chaparral WMA Field InternChaparral WMA (listed on TPWD jobs website as “Intern Clerk II-III-IV / Field Intern”).  Closing date for this position, TPWD Job Posting #15-00388, is Continuous, meaning it could close at any time and we encourage those interested to apply as soon as able.
      • Click here for information on this ~15,000-acre Wildlife Management Area (WMA) near Cotulla.
      • Please note the “Licensure” and “Working Conditions” for this position.
      • Please note the “General Description,” “Preferred Qualifications” and “Knowledge, Skills and Abilities”.
      • Note: ~5% travel required.

    • J D Murphree WMA Field InternJ. D. Murphree WMA (listed on TPWD jobs website as “Intern Clerk II-III-IV / Field Intern”).  Closing date for this position, TPWD Job Posting #15-00389, is Continuous, meaning it could close at any time and we encourage those interested to apply as soon as able.
      • Click here for information on this ~24,000-acre Wildlife Management Area (WMA) near Port Arthur.
      • Please note the “Licensure” and “Working Conditions” for this position.
      • Please note the “General Description,” “Preferred Qualifications” and “Knowledge, Skills and Abilities”.
      • Note: ~5% travel required.

    • Research Program Intern – TPWD HQ, Austin (listed on TPWD jobs website as “Intern Clerk II-III-IV / Program Intern”).  Closing date for this position, TPWD Job Posting #15-00394, is Continuous, meaning it could close at any time and we encourage those interested to apply as soon as able.
      • Click here for information on TPWD Wildlife Research Goals and Status.
      • Please note the “Licensure” and “Working Conditions” for this position.
      • Please note the “General Description,” “Preferred Qualifications” and “Knowledge, Skills and Abilities”.

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) jobs

    • Upper TX Coast Regional Director, Coastal Fisheries  – Dickinson, TX (listed on TPWD jobs website as “Manager V / Upper Coast Regional Director”). Closing date for this position, TPWD Job Posting #15-00403, is Thursday, February 26, 2015, 11:59PM CST.
      • Click here for portal to information on TPWD’s Fisheries Management.
      • Click here for TPWD Coastal Fisheries general information.  
      • This position requires 5-8+ years’ relevant professional experience; acceptable substitutions for some experience may be available for those with relevant Master’s and PhD degrees.
      • Please note the “Licensure,” “Working Conditions” and “Additional Requirements” for this position.
      • Please note the “General Description,” “Acceptable Substitutions,” “Preferred Qualifications,” and “Knowledge, Skills and Abilities”.
      • Note: ~20% travel required.

    • Lower Laguna Madre Ecosystem Leader, Coastal Fisheries – Brownsville, TX (listed on TPWD jobs website as “Natural Resources Specialist V / Ecosystem Leader”). Closing date for this position, TPWD Job Posting #15-00411, is Wednesday, February 25, 2015, 11:59PM CST.
      • Click here for portal to information on TPWD’s Fisheries Management.
      • Click here for TPWD Coastal Fisheries general information.  
      • This position requires 3-6+ years’ relevant professional experience; acceptable substitutions for some experience may be available for those with relevant Master’s and PhD degrees.
      • Please note the “Licensure,” “Working Conditions” and “Additional Requirements” for this position.
      • Please note the “General Description,” “Acceptable Substitutions,” “Preferred Qualifications,” and “Knowledge, Skills and Abilities”.
      • Note: ~30% travel required.

How to Apply for TPWD positions:

·         Please note for any TPWD position -  interview and hiring decisions are based on completed State of Texas Application for Employment, not on résumés. This means you want to do the most complete, thorough job possible and follow all instructions in completing the on-line TPWD State of Texas Application for Employment for TPWD positions. Please see the “How to Apply” section at the bottom of this page for some ways on how to do this. Please note “How to Apply” suggestions are for both full-time jobs and Internships, too.
o   To apply for TPWD positions: Complete online the TPWD State of Texas Application for Employment + attach to it any/all required documents in order to be considered for positions. Work history experience MUST be completed in the online application. The online TPWD State of Texas Application for Employment starts here, then click on “Applicant Login” in upper left-hand corner box of links.
§  You may want to consider using/adapting TPWD job description language to describe your work experience under “Work Experience” as well as “Certificates and Licenses,” “Skills,” and so forth.
·         If you have military service, you may also want to select “Military Service” section of “Supplemental Information” (in TPWD on-line application) to list Military Service accomplishments.
o   In terms of “jargon,” please consider using the language in each TPWD job you are interested in to describe your knowledge, skills, abilities and experience.
o   Also consider listing Military Service honors/awards under “Honors & Awards” section of “Supplemental Information” and other areas as appropriate.
·         For anything you are unsure about, consider using “Miscellaneous” in “Supplemental Information” of TPWD on-line application.
·         Submit completed Application + attach any required forms and transcript(s) by 11:59PM CT on application deadline. Thank you.

Open positions at the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/tpwd/default.cfm

Tuesday, February 10, 2015

Inland Fisheries Research Specialist

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) invites applicants for all our open positions, including the Inland Fisheries experienced Research Specialist position below, based in Austin, TX.

Please note:
  • This position requires minimum of three years’ relevant experience as research specialist in biological/scientific analysis; data management or database system development – for specifics, please read “Minimum Qualifications – Experience.”
    • Please note “Acceptable Substitutions – Education” and “Acceptable Substitutions – Experience” that may be counted towards experience requirement.
  • “How to Apply” info below.
  • This position’s resource data helps manage and protect Texas’ freshwater aquatic resources. It also serves TPWD’s freshwater fisheries biologists, hatcheries and fisheries professionals.
  • Questions? Please contact the hiring manager, Mr. Ken Kurzawski, ken.kurzawski@tpwd.texas.gov  

    • Inland Fisheries Research Specialist IV-V – TPWD HQ, Austin, Texas (listed on TPWD jobs website as “Research Specialist IV-V”). Closing date for this position, TPWD Job Posting #15-00426, is Continuous, meaning this position could close at any time. We encourage those interested to apply as soon as able.
      • Click here for information on TPWD’s Fisheries Management – this position serves many TPWD Fisheries programs.
      • Click here for TPWD Fisheries Technical Management publications – this position provides data contained in many of these publications.  
      • Please note the “Licensure,” “Working Conditions” and “Additional Requirements” for this position.
      • Please note the “General Description,” “Acceptable Substitutions,” “Preferred Qualifications,” and “Knowledge, Skills and Abilities”.
      • Note: ~5% travel required.

How to Apply:

·         Please note for any TPWD position -  interview and hiring decisions are based on completed State of Texas Application for Employment, not on résumés. This means you want to do the most complete, thorough job possible and follow all instructions in completing the on-line TPWD State of Texas Application for Employment for TPWD positions. Please see the “How to Apply” section at the bottom of this page for some ways on how to do this. Please note “How to Apply” suggestions are for both full-time jobs and Internships, too.
o   To apply for TPWD positions: Complete online the TPWD State of Texas Application for Employment + attach to it any/all required documents in order to be considered for positions. Work history experience MUST be completed in the online application. The online TPWD State of Texas Application for Employment starts here, then click on “Applicant Login” in upper left-hand corner box of links.
§  You may want to consider using/adapting TPWD job description language to describe your work experience under “Work Experience” as well as “Certificates and Licenses,” “Skills,” and so forth.
·         If you have military service, you may also want to select “Military Service” section of “Supplemental Information” (in TPWD on-line application) to list Military Service accomplishments.
o   In terms of “jargon,” please consider using the language in each TPWD job you are interested in to describe your knowledge, skills, abilities and experience.
o   Also consider listing Military Service honors/awards under “Honors & Awards” section of “Supplemental Information” and other areas as appropriate.
·         For anything you are unsure about, consider using “Miscellaneous” in “Supplemental Information” of TPWD on-line application.
·         Submit completed Application + attach any required forms and transcript(s) by 11:59PM CT on application deadline. Thank you.

Conservation Officer

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is currently recruiting for the position of Conservation Officer for  statewide openings.  The announcement may be accessed through the following link: https://labor.idaho.gov/DHR/ATS/StateJobs/jobannouncement.aspx?announcement_no=00864045851. Applications will only be accepted through this website.  The announcement closing date is Monday, March 2, 2015.
 EEO/Veteran’s Preference

Saturday, February 7, 2015

Events at the Texas Chenier Plains Refuge Complex

From time to time, US Fish and Wildlife Service at the Texas Chenier Plains Refuge Complex hosts events, outreach, and staff led events that include secretive marshbird viewings, waterfowl banding, vegetation plantings, and restoration projects.  These events provide opportunity for the public, students, and other professionals to observe and assist first hand with refuge projects and education.  If you have interest of being added to our email list for updates on events please send your contact information to Stephanie Martinez at stephanie_martinez@fws.gov

Wednesday, February 4, 2015

Student Trainee (Civil/Agricultural Engineering)

Vacancy Announcement Number: NRCS-15-0441-PW-LH
Title:  Student Trainee (Civil/Agricultural Engineering)
Series/Grade:     GS-0899-3/4
Opens: Thursday, February 5, 2015
Closes: Thursday, February 12, 2015
Appointment Not To Exceed: 9/15/2015   (Students may need to resign in late August to accommodate their education needs.)

To view and apply for these positions go to: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/393621400 .

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