http://www.stateofthecoast.org/
Early-Bird Registration Continues – Save $50 on Admission!
State of the Coast 2016 is committed to offering a robust, comprehensive conference at an easily affordable price. Our Early-Bird Registration is now open, but time is running short. For professionals, the three-day price is only $410 and for students, it’s only $160. Early-Bird Registration continues until Sunday, April 3. Afterwards, registration will be $460 for professionals and $210 for students. Your registration includes entry into all of our daily sessions and events, morning and afternoon networking breaks, lunches, an opening reception Wednesday night, as well as a Happy Hour Poster Session Thursday night. This is an incredible value for a three-day conference in one of the world’s most exciting cities--New Orleans.
What if you can’t make it for all three days? Don’t worry! For the first time, State of the Coast is offering a one-day rate. For professionals, the one-day early registration rate is $250. For students, the one-day early registration rate is only $95. So if you can’t make if for the entire conference you can still be a part of SOC16. Take advantage of our early-bird registration price by signing up today!
SOC16: Calling All Students!
Student Scholarships will be offered to a limited number of qualified undergraduate or graduate students who have submitted abstracts for oral or poster presentations by the deadline (November 30th, 2015). A Student Scholarship covers registration fee for the conference and includes admission to all oral and poster sessions, exhibits, breaks, luncheons, the Opening Reception, and Poster Session Happy Hour. Click Here to apply for a Student Scholarship.
Student Worker Positions give students the opportunity to volunteer for 6 – 8 hours in exchange for conference registration, which also includes admission to all oral and poster sessions, exhibits, breaks, luncheons, the Opening Reception, and Poster Session Happy Hour. Click here to apply for a Student Worker Award.
In order to be eligible for either a Scholarship or a Worker Position, you must be enrolled as a current full-time undergraduate or graduate student, and submit your application by the deadline of March 4th, 2016. Accepted applicants will be notified on March 21st, 2016. Students can follow all of the latest SOC16 news by following us on Facebook at Students at State of the Coast ’16.
Interested in sponsoring student involvement at SOC16? We are still welcoming sponsorships for the Student Presentation Prizes at the Graduate and Undergraduate levels – if you are interested, please contact Ashley Graham at ashley.graham@crcl.org.
Restoration on the Half Shell: Presentations in Non-Technical Language
This half-day program is brand new to SOC16! It offers an overview of coastal protection and restoration in Louisiana, including current plans and the progress that’s been made. Consider this a “mini-SOC16” experience. There will be two sessions of presentations and discussions in clear, non-technical language. To maximize the experience, attendees will have full access to all posters and exhibits. Continental breakfast and a coffee break in the exhibit hall and the plenary lunch will provide plenty of opportunities to network. To learn more and to register Click Here.
It’s Not Too Late for Your Business or Organization to be a Part of SOC16!
There are plenty of sponsorship opportunities remaining for SOC16, but they’re going fast. Don’t miss your chance to be an integral part of SOC16. Be seen as a leader in coastal restoration by decision makers in government and industry. To learn more about sponsorship availability simply Click Here or email Ashley Graham at ashley.graham@crcl.org.
And if there is any question as to how important sponsoring SOC16 can be to your organization take a look at our latest SOC video by clicking here.
Thursday, February 18, 2016
Natural Resource Program Coordinator
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is currently recruiting for a Natural Resource Program Coordinator – Fish Hatchery Production Program at our Headquarters in Boise, Idaho. An open competitive announcement is posted until Friday, March 18, 2016. The announcement may be accessed through the following link: https://labor.idaho.gov/DHR/ATS/StateJobs/jobannouncement.aspx?announcement_no=00850001706. Applications will only be accepted through this website.
EEO/Vets Pref.
EEO/Vets Pref.
Sunday, February 14, 2016
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, more positions
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) invites applicants for all our open positions, including the new positions below. Please forward if/as you see fit. Thanks very much!
Please note:
· Please click on job title hyperlink for .pdf of each complete job description.
· These positions perform variety of duties.
o Please note any “Acceptable Substitutions” (if any) that may be counted towards part of experience requirement.
· “How to Apply” info below.
· Deadline date (“closing date”) to apply for these positions.
· For members of armed forces/veterans: Rough equivalencies to MOS codes near bottom of each complete job description.
· Questions? Please click on job title hyperlink for .pdf of complete job description. To contact hiring manager, click on job title hyperlinks below for contact information.
Inland Fisheries Hatchery Technician – A. E. Wood Fish Hatchery, San Marcos, TX
[listed on TPWD jobs website as “FWT I-II/Fish Hatchery Technician” ]. Closing date for this position, TPWD Job Posting #16-00267, is Continuous, meaning this position could close any time so we encourage those interested to apply as soon as able.
Note: This is a temporary, full-time position.
Click here for information on A. E. Wood Fish Hatchery in San Marcos.
Click here for information on TPWD Fisheries Management in general.
Please note the “Experience,” “Licensure,” “Working Conditions,” “Acceptable Substitutions” and “Preferred Qualifications” for this position.
Please note the “General Description,” “Knowledge, Skills and Abilities” and “Additional Requirements”.
Note: ~10% travel required.
Coastal Fisheries Hatchery Technician – Perry R. Bass Marine Fish Hatchery, Palacios, TX
[listed on TPWD jobs website as “Fish and Wildlife Technician I-II” ]. Closing date for this position, TPWD Job Posting #16-00309, is Thursday, February 25, 2016, 11:59PM CST/10:59PM MST.
Click here for information on TPWD’s Perry R. Bass Marine Fisheries Research Center in Palacios, where hatchery is located.
Click here for TPWD information on Fisheries Management in general.
Please note the “Experience,” “Licensure,” “Working Conditions,” and “Acceptable Substitutions” for this position.
Please note the “General Description,” “Knowledge, Skills and Abilities” and “Additional Requirements”.
Note: ~10% travel required.
How to Apply for TPWD positions:
· Please note for any TPWD position - interview and hiring decisions are based on completed on-line TPWD State of Texas Application for Employment, not on résumés. This means you want to do the most complete, thorough job possible in completing the on-line TPWD State of Texas Application for Employment. 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.
· To apply for TPWD positions: Complete the on-line 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 on-line TPWD State of Texas Application for Employment starts here, then click on “Applicant Login” in upper left-hand corner box of links.
o You may want to consider using/adapting TPWD job description language to describe your work experience under “Work Experience – Duties” as well as “Additional Information - Certificates and Licenses,” “Additional Information - Skills,” and so forth.
o 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.
§ In terms of “jargon,” please consider using the language in each TPWD job you are interested in to describe your work experience under “Work Experience – Duties.”
§ 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/10:59PM MT on application deadline. Thank you.
Joe Beach, PHR & SHRM-CP | HR-TPWD, Austin
4200 Smith School Rd., Austin, TX 78744
Recruitment & Veterans Coordinator
ofc: 512-389-4485 | cell: 512-538-4059
joe.beach@tpwd.texas.gov | http://tpwd.texas.gov/jobs/
http://tpwd.texas.gov/jobs/internship.phtml
Please note:
· Please click on job title hyperlink for .pdf of each complete job description.
· These positions perform variety of duties.
o Please note any “Acceptable Substitutions” (if any) that may be counted towards part of experience requirement.
· “How to Apply” info below.
· Deadline date (“closing date”) to apply for these positions.
· For members of armed forces/veterans: Rough equivalencies to MOS codes near bottom of each complete job description.
· Questions? Please click on job title hyperlink for .pdf of complete job description. To contact hiring manager, click on job title hyperlinks below for contact information.
Inland Fisheries Hatchery Technician – A. E. Wood Fish Hatchery, San Marcos, TX
[listed on TPWD jobs website as “FWT I-II/Fish Hatchery Technician” ]. Closing date for this position, TPWD Job Posting #16-00267, is Continuous, meaning this position could close any time so we encourage those interested to apply as soon as able.
Note: This is a temporary, full-time position.
Click here for information on A. E. Wood Fish Hatchery in San Marcos.
Click here for information on TPWD Fisheries Management in general.
Please note the “Experience,” “Licensure,” “Working Conditions,” “Acceptable Substitutions” and “Preferred Qualifications” for this position.
Please note the “General Description,” “Knowledge, Skills and Abilities” and “Additional Requirements”.
Note: ~10% travel required.
Coastal Fisheries Hatchery Technician – Perry R. Bass Marine Fish Hatchery, Palacios, TX
[listed on TPWD jobs website as “Fish and Wildlife Technician I-II” ]. Closing date for this position, TPWD Job Posting #16-00309, is Thursday, February 25, 2016, 11:59PM CST/10:59PM MST.
Click here for information on TPWD’s Perry R. Bass Marine Fisheries Research Center in Palacios, where hatchery is located.
Click here for TPWD information on Fisheries Management in general.
Please note the “Experience,” “Licensure,” “Working Conditions,” and “Acceptable Substitutions” for this position.
Please note the “General Description,” “Knowledge, Skills and Abilities” and “Additional Requirements”.
Note: ~10% travel required.
How to Apply for TPWD positions:
· Please note for any TPWD position - interview and hiring decisions are based on completed on-line TPWD State of Texas Application for Employment, not on résumés. This means you want to do the most complete, thorough job possible in completing the on-line TPWD State of Texas Application for Employment. 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.
· To apply for TPWD positions: Complete the on-line 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 on-line TPWD State of Texas Application for Employment starts here, then click on “Applicant Login” in upper left-hand corner box of links.
o You may want to consider using/adapting TPWD job description language to describe your work experience under “Work Experience – Duties” as well as “Additional Information - Certificates and Licenses,” “Additional Information - Skills,” and so forth.
o 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.
§ In terms of “jargon,” please consider using the language in each TPWD job you are interested in to describe your work experience under “Work Experience – Duties.”
§ 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/10:59PM MT on application deadline. Thank you.
Joe Beach, PHR & SHRM-CP | HR-TPWD, Austin
4200 Smith School Rd., Austin, TX 78744
Recruitment & Veterans Coordinator
ofc: 512-389-4485 | cell: 512-538-4059
joe.beach@tpwd.texas.gov | http://tpwd.texas.gov/jobs/
http://tpwd.texas.gov/jobs/internship.phtml
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department openings
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) invites applicants for all our open positions, including the new wildlife biologist and wildlife internship positions below. Please note they involve a variety of duties. Please forward if/as you see fit. Thanks very much!
Please note:
· Please click on job title hyperlink (or url in first bullet point immediately beneath) for complete job description.
· For members of armed forces/veterans: Rough equivalencies to MOS codes near bottom of each complete job description.
· These positions perform variety of duties. Biologist positions open to entry-level candidates to those with multiple years’ relevant professional experience.
o Please note “Acceptable Substitutions” (if any) that may be counted towards part of experience and/or degree requirement.
· “How to Apply” info below.
· Deadline date (“closing date”) to apply for these positions.
· Questions? Please see complete job description. To contact hiring manager, click on complete job description for name and phone number.
o Wildlife Biologist – Must reside and office in one of following Texas counties: Borden, Crosby, Dickens, Floyd, Garza, Kent, Motley and Scurry – all in Panhandle of Texas [listed on TPWD jobs website as “Natural Resources Specialist I-II-III (Wildlife Biologist)“ ]. Closing date for this position, TPWD Job Posting #16-00265, is February 16, 2016, 11:59PM CST/10:59PM MST.
§ http://agency.governmentjobs.com/tpwd/job_bulletin.cfm?JobID=1340802 is complete job description if “Wildlife Biologist” hyperlink above disabled.
§ Please note the “Experience,” “Licensure,” “Education,” “Physical Requirements” and “Acceptable Substitutions” for this position.
§ Please note the “General Description,” “Knowledge, Skills and Abilities,” “Working Conditions” and “Additional Requirements.”
§ Note: Must reside in area of responsibility. Texas counties of responsibility are Floyd, Motley, Crosby, Dickens, Garza, Kent, Borden and Scurry.
§ Note: 25% travel required.
o Wildlife Biologist – Location to be determined in east Texas Pineywoods – near Nacogdoches/Lufkin and E/SE of there [listed on TPWD jobs website as “Natural Resources Specialist I-II-III (Wildlife Biologist)“ ]. Closing date for this position, TPWD Job Posting #16-00266, is February 17, 2016, 11:59PM CST/10:59PM MST.
§ http://agency.governmentjobs.com/tpwd/job_bulletin.cfm?JobID=1346129 is complete job description if “Wildlife Biologist” hyperlink above disabled.
§ Please note the “Experience,” “Licensure,” “Education,” “Physical Requirements,” “Preferred Qualifications” and “Acceptable Substitutions” for this position.
§ Please note the “General Description,” “Knowledge, Skills and Abilities,” “Working Conditions” and “Additional Requirements.”
§ Note: Must reside in area of responsibility. Texas counties of responsibility are Floyd, Motley, Crosby, Dickens, Garza, Kent, Borden and Scurry.
§ Note: 20% travel required.
TPWD paid Internships are open to college students currently enrolled in accredited college/university who meet/exceed TPWD Internship Application requirements - http://tpwd.texas.gov/jobs/internship.phtml if hyperlink disabled. Please note TPWD Internships are located in different parts of Texas – housing provided for those internships where, under “Working Conditions,” it states “lodging available”.
o Wildlife Intern – Migratory Game Bird Field Intern, San Marcos, TX and Chaparral WMA, west of Artesia Wells, TX [listed on TPWD jobs website as “Intern Clerk II-III-IV (Migratory Game Bird Field Intern)” ]. Closing date for this position, TPWD Job Posting #16-00361, is Monday, February 22, 2016, 11:59PM CST/10:59PM MST.
§ http://agency.governmentjobs.com/tpwd/job_bulletin.cfm?JobID=1346951 is complete job description if “Wildlife Intern” hyperlink above disabled.
§ Click here for information on Chaparral Wildlife Management Area (WMA), where this position will be based and housed in July and August.
§ Click here - http://tpwd.texas.gov/huntwild/wild/game_management/dove_summary/ - for information on Dove in Texas.
§ Please note the “Education,” “Licensure,” “Preferred Qualifications” and “Working Conditions” for this position.
§ Please note the “General Description,” “Knowledge, Skills and Abilities,” “Additional Information” and “Additional Requirements”.
§ Note: ~5% travel required.
How to Apply for TPWD positions (including Internships):
· Please note for any TPWD position - interview and hiring decisions are based on completed on-line TPWD State of Texas Application for Employment, not on résumés. This means you want to do the most complete, thorough job possible in completing the on-line TPWD State of Texas Application for Employment. 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.
· To apply for TPWD positions: Complete the on-line 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 on-line TPWD State of Texas Application for Employment starts here, then click on “Applicant Login” in upper left-hand corner box of links.
o You may want to consider using/adapting TPWD job description language to describe your work experience under “Work Experience – Duties” as well as “Additional Information - Certificates and Licenses,” “Additional Information - Skills,” and so forth.
o 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.
§ In terms of “jargon,” please consider using the language in each TPWD job you are interested in to describe your work experience under “Work Experience – Duties.”
§ 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/10:59PM MT on application deadline. Thank you.
Joe Beach, PHR & SHRM-CP | HR-TPWD, Austin
4200 Smith School Rd., Austin, TX 78744
Recruitment & Internship Coordinator
ofc: 512-389-4485 | cell: 512-538-4059
joe.beach@tpwd.texas.gov | http://tpwd.texas.gov/jobs/
http://tpwd.texas.gov/jobs/internship.phtml
Please note:
· Please click on job title hyperlink (or url in first bullet point immediately beneath) for complete job description.
· For members of armed forces/veterans: Rough equivalencies to MOS codes near bottom of each complete job description.
· These positions perform variety of duties. Biologist positions open to entry-level candidates to those with multiple years’ relevant professional experience.
o Please note “Acceptable Substitutions” (if any) that may be counted towards part of experience and/or degree requirement.
· “How to Apply” info below.
· Deadline date (“closing date”) to apply for these positions.
· Questions? Please see complete job description. To contact hiring manager, click on complete job description for name and phone number.
o Wildlife Biologist – Must reside and office in one of following Texas counties: Borden, Crosby, Dickens, Floyd, Garza, Kent, Motley and Scurry – all in Panhandle of Texas [listed on TPWD jobs website as “Natural Resources Specialist I-II-III (Wildlife Biologist)“ ]. Closing date for this position, TPWD Job Posting #16-00265, is February 16, 2016, 11:59PM CST/10:59PM MST.
§ http://agency.governmentjobs.com/tpwd/job_bulletin.cfm?JobID=1340802 is complete job description if “Wildlife Biologist” hyperlink above disabled.
§ Please note the “Experience,” “Licensure,” “Education,” “Physical Requirements” and “Acceptable Substitutions” for this position.
§ Please note the “General Description,” “Knowledge, Skills and Abilities,” “Working Conditions” and “Additional Requirements.”
§ Note: Must reside in area of responsibility. Texas counties of responsibility are Floyd, Motley, Crosby, Dickens, Garza, Kent, Borden and Scurry.
§ Note: 25% travel required.
o Wildlife Biologist – Location to be determined in east Texas Pineywoods – near Nacogdoches/Lufkin and E/SE of there [listed on TPWD jobs website as “Natural Resources Specialist I-II-III (Wildlife Biologist)“ ]. Closing date for this position, TPWD Job Posting #16-00266, is February 17, 2016, 11:59PM CST/10:59PM MST.
§ http://agency.governmentjobs.com/tpwd/job_bulletin.cfm?JobID=1346129 is complete job description if “Wildlife Biologist” hyperlink above disabled.
§ Please note the “Experience,” “Licensure,” “Education,” “Physical Requirements,” “Preferred Qualifications” and “Acceptable Substitutions” for this position.
§ Please note the “General Description,” “Knowledge, Skills and Abilities,” “Working Conditions” and “Additional Requirements.”
§ Note: Must reside in area of responsibility. Texas counties of responsibility are Floyd, Motley, Crosby, Dickens, Garza, Kent, Borden and Scurry.
§ Note: 20% travel required.
TPWD paid Internships are open to college students currently enrolled in accredited college/university who meet/exceed TPWD Internship Application requirements - http://tpwd.texas.gov/jobs/internship.phtml if hyperlink disabled. Please note TPWD Internships are located in different parts of Texas – housing provided for those internships where, under “Working Conditions,” it states “lodging available”.
o Wildlife Intern – Migratory Game Bird Field Intern, San Marcos, TX and Chaparral WMA, west of Artesia Wells, TX [listed on TPWD jobs website as “Intern Clerk II-III-IV (Migratory Game Bird Field Intern)” ]. Closing date for this position, TPWD Job Posting #16-00361, is Monday, February 22, 2016, 11:59PM CST/10:59PM MST.
§ http://agency.governmentjobs.com/tpwd/job_bulletin.cfm?JobID=1346951 is complete job description if “Wildlife Intern” hyperlink above disabled.
§ Click here for information on Chaparral Wildlife Management Area (WMA), where this position will be based and housed in July and August.
§ Click here - http://tpwd.texas.gov/huntwild/wild/game_management/dove_summary/ - for information on Dove in Texas.
§ Please note the “Education,” “Licensure,” “Preferred Qualifications” and “Working Conditions” for this position.
§ Please note the “General Description,” “Knowledge, Skills and Abilities,” “Additional Information” and “Additional Requirements”.
§ Note: ~5% travel required.
How to Apply for TPWD positions (including Internships):
· Please note for any TPWD position - interview and hiring decisions are based on completed on-line TPWD State of Texas Application for Employment, not on résumés. This means you want to do the most complete, thorough job possible in completing the on-line TPWD State of Texas Application for Employment. 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.
· To apply for TPWD positions: Complete the on-line 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 on-line TPWD State of Texas Application for Employment starts here, then click on “Applicant Login” in upper left-hand corner box of links.
o You may want to consider using/adapting TPWD job description language to describe your work experience under “Work Experience – Duties” as well as “Additional Information - Certificates and Licenses,” “Additional Information - Skills,” and so forth.
o 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.
§ In terms of “jargon,” please consider using the language in each TPWD job you are interested in to describe your work experience under “Work Experience – Duties.”
§ 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/10:59PM MT on application deadline. Thank you.
Joe Beach, PHR & SHRM-CP | HR-TPWD, Austin
4200 Smith School Rd., Austin, TX 78744
Recruitment & Internship Coordinator
ofc: 512-389-4485 | cell: 512-538-4059
joe.beach@tpwd.texas.gov | http://tpwd.texas.gov/jobs/
http://tpwd.texas.gov/jobs/internship.phtml
Thursday, February 11, 2016
Future Farmers of America events
Our department is hosting the Invitational Judging Contest at the McNeese Farm on March 3rdand the Area III judging contest on March 15th.
Cypress plantings at Jean Lafitte National Park:
The Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana (CRCL) in partnership with For the Bayou and Entergy, is looking for volunteers to participate in a three-day Cypress Forest Restoration project at Jean Lafitte National Park on February 11th, 12th, and 13th. Volunteers will help transport and plant 750 cypress saplings. These native trees will help combat the spread of invasive Chinese tallow trees and, over time, will produce new nesting habitat for Bald Eagles.
Upcoming dates:
Thursday, February 11th
Friday, February 12th
Saturday, February 13th
Tree plantings in the Caernarvon Delta:
The Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana (CRCL), Restore the Earth Foundation (REF), and the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation (LPBF) invite you to register for our Coastal Forest Restoration events taking place all winter long near Braithwaite. We are looking for hundreds of enthusiastic volunteers to help us plant a total of 5,000 native trees in the Caernarvon Diversion outfall. By planting in this area of new land, you will help increase soil retention and promote more land growth! Your efforts will also help increase storm surge protection and forest resiliency for future storm events.
Upcoming dates:
Thursday, February 18th
Friday, February 19th
Saturday, February 20th
Visit www.crcl.org for more information.
For any inquiries regarding coastal forest restoration, please contact or our Habitat Restoration Program Assistant, Christa Russell, at christar@crcl.org
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