Soil Conservation Trainee

STUDENT TRAINEE (Soil Conservation) – Announcement Number: NRCS-18-0016-PW-TS

Open & closing dates: 11/02/2017 to 11/09/2017

Salary: $26,150 to $35,169 per year

Pay scale & grade: GS 03

Appointment type:  Internships

 Locations:   30 vacancies including the following in Louisiana:

Abbeville, LA 1 vacancy

Ville Platte, LA vacancy

See the entire vacancy announcement and how to apply at USAJOBS - Job Announcement

Smithsonian Gardens Internships

The Smithsonian Gardens provides an exceptionally well-rounded array of experiences in its intern program thanks to the wide diversity of services it offers to the Smithsonian, the world's largest museum complex. Interns will learn skills in a broad range of horticultural endeavors from SI's expert professional staff and can provide a strong practical background to emerging professionals hoping to enter the public gardening world.

We accept current and recently graduated undergraduate and graduate students studying horticulture, landscape architecture, museum studies, or other related fields.  Selection is based on both an evaluation of the applicant’s application and available positions. 

Opportunities include:

§  Education and Outreach

§  Archives of American Gardens

§  Landscape Architecture  

§  Greenhouse Intern

§  Orchid Intern

Deadlines:

Applications for internships should be received no later than the dates listed below.

Winter/Spring Internships: December 1

Summer Internships: February 1

            Fall internships: May 15

Requirements for applying to the Smithsonian Garden intern program:

Submit an on-line application
Two letters of recommendation
College transcript(s)
Essay describing background, interest in field, career goals and chosen project.

To apply for an internship, applicants must create an account and submit an application online to the Smithsonian Online Academic Application System (SOLAA) at https://solaa.si.edu .

Further details about the internship and how to apply can be found on our website at http://www.gardens.si.edu/get-involved/internships.html . 

Internships

November 7th, Internship Soiree - 5:00PM-6:30PM - SEED Center - Willis Noland Conference Center

McNeese’s Career Center and the Southwest Louisiana Economic Development Alliance will be co-hosting an Internship Soiree on November 7th from 5:00PM – 6:30PM in the SEED Center’s Willis Noland Conference Room.

Students seeking Summer or Fall internship opportunities are highly encouraged to attend and learn about the opportunities for internship in your fields of interest!

We will post a list of participating employers to the Career & Student Development Moodle course as employers register.

For more information contact the Career Center at 337-475-5612 or visit us online at the website link.

Please register online at College Central (http://www.collegecentral.com/mcneese), to help us keep count of how many participants to expect.

EPA Environmental Research Assistant

EPA Environmental Research Assistant
The EPA Environmental Research and Business Support Program is searching for an EPA Environmental Research Assistant at the EPA facility in Ada, OK. The Assistant will assist with research to understand processes affecting the quality and availability of ground water and to evaluate and develop strategies and technologies to protect ground water resources. The job is expected to begin November 2017.

*        Full time, $20.34/hour;

*        Must have earned at least a Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, chemistry, geology, soil science, environmental science, environmental engineering, or another scientific discipline from an accredited university or college within the last 24 months;

*        Must have experience in laboratory sample collection, data analysis and evaluation, sample preparation, and PC computer applications; and

*        Will perform tasks such as analyzing soil and water samples, collecting data, performing quality assurance checks, and maintaining a laboratory notebook.


For the full position description and to apply, visit our website: https://www.zintellect.com/Posting/Details/3689
Questions? Email EPAjobs@orau.org. To hear more about position openings like this, follow us on Twitter at @GovCareerPaths.

Interview preparation seminar

Details are in the flyer.

Environmental Air Assistant

Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana
Elton, Lousiana
Part Time
$14/hour
Start 10/1/2017
Last day to apply 9/27/2017

Full post and contact information

Coastal Fisheries Hatchery Manager

Natural Resources Specialist V (Coastal Fisheries Hatchery Manager)
Salary $6,033.08 Monthly Job Type Regular Full Time Job Number 17-00494
General Description
Location Lake Jackson, TX Department Coastal Fisheries Closing 4/14/2017 11:59 PM Central
DESCRIPTION
BENEFITS QUESTIONS
  Under the direction of the Program Director this position is responsible for performing complex managerial work overseeing the daily operations and activities of a state fish hatchery. Establishes goals and objectives; develops guidelines, procedures, rules, and regulations; develops schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving established goals; coordinates and evaluates program activities; and develops budget requests; fish propagation, fish distribution, production analysis, and maintenance of facilities. Coordinates renovation and maintenance projects necessary for the operations of a state fish hatchery. Provides outreach to the public. Plans, assigns, leads, and monitors the work of others at the hatchery. Assists the Facility Director with various special assignments. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Performs additional duties as assigned. Complies with all Agency, Division and Branch rules, regulations and procedures.
POSTING NUMBER: 17-00494
Qualification Guidelines MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Fisheries Science, Biology, Mariculture, Marine Biology or closely related field.
Experience:
Three years of progressively responsible experience in the operation and/or management of a major governmental fish hatchery;
Two years of supervisory or team leader experience.
NOTE: Experience may have occurred concurrently.
Licensure:
If driving is required, applicant must possess a valid State driver's license.
ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUTIONS: Education:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in Fisheries Science, Biology, Mariculture, Marine Biology or closely related field may substitute for one year of the required progressively responsible experience in the operation and/or management of a major governmental fish hatchery;
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a PhD in Fisheries Science, Biology, Mariculture, Marine Biology or closely related field may substitute for two years of the required progressively responsible experience in the operation and/or management of a major governmental fish hatchery.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience:
Experience in the operation and/or management of a Federal or State governmental fish hatchery.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of marine fish hatchery methods, and conservation issues;
Knowledge of pertinent research and fisheries management techniques and theories;
Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to program areas;
Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration and management;
Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and policies dealing with fish hatchery operations and water intake and discharge;
           
Skill in effective verbal and written communication;
Skill in public relations;
Skill in effective interaction with staff at all levels of the department and other state agencies and organizations;
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective work relationships with co-workers and work-related contacts;
Skill in training others;
Skill in planning, assigning and/or supervising the work of other;
Skill in providing direction and guidance to less tenured staff;
Skill in managing several projects simultaneously;
Skill in meeting deadlines;
Skill in problem solving;
Skill in developing goals and objectives;
Skill in making independent, sound and timely decisions;
Skill in interacting and communicating effectively orally and in writing on technical issues to diverse groups including TPWD staff, the public, and governmental agencies;
Skill in reviewing, interpreting, summarizing, and commenting on technical documents;
Skill in using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook;
Skill in using graphics database, statistical and analytical programs;
Skill in serving as a technical expert;
Skill in planning and preparing budgets;
Skill in designing, planning, and conducting large or complex facility and equipment maintenance and repair projects; Ability to work independently with little or no supervision;
Ability to communicate effectively with the public;
Ability to use sound judgment in dealing with confidential matters of significant consequences;
Ability to exercise sound judgment when making critical decisions;
Ability to work under stressful conditions;
Ability to maintain flexibility and work with frequent interruptions and multiple changing priorities;
Ability to plan and coordinate facility and equipment maintenance programs;
Ability to lead others;
Ability to work as a member of a team;
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality;
Ability to establish goals and objectives;
Ability to devise solutions to administrative problems;
Ability to develop and evaluate administrative policies and procedures;
Ability to prepare concise reports;
Ability to manage program activities;
Ability to devise solutions to programmatic problems;
Ability to perform manual labor including, lifting supplies and materials up to 65 lbs.;
Ability to conduct work activities in accordance with TPWD safety program.
Additional Information
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Required to work hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with days off other than Saturdays, Sundays and holidays; Requried to adjust to changing schedules;
Required to respond to emergency situations;
Required to work overtime as necessary;
Required to perform work outdoors, occasionally in adverse weather conditions;
Required to perform work in water-based field activities, including work aboard seagoing vessels; Required to perform manual labor including, lifting supplies and materials up to 65 lbs.;
Must conform to TPWD dress and grooming standards, work rules and safety procedures; Required to travel 15% with possible overnight stays;
May be required to operate a state vehicle;
Non-smoking environment in State buildings and vehicles.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
In order to be considered for this position, the following information is required: Submission of a completed online application;

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, or https://www.governmentjobs.com/Applications/Index/tpwd - then Sign in to apply or, if you already have a Profile on this system, click on “Sign In” in upper right-hand corner.
o   Please 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.

Young Professionals

AWMA 1^st Quarter Young Professional Event!!

When: Thursday March 9, 2017

6:00 pm to 7:00 pm (arrive 30 min early)

Where: 317 ½ Pine St, Lake Charles LA 70601

You have been cordially invited to attend the 1^st Quarter Young Professional Event scheduled for Thursday March 9, 2017.  We have a reservation from 6:00-7:00 pm for the escape room located at 317 ½ Pine St. Lake Charles, LA 70601 (located downtown at the corner of Pine and Bilbo streets).  We will have two rooms with a maximum of ten participants per rooms.  The first fifteen individuals to sign up will responsible for paying $15.00 and the remainder will be responsible for a payment of $25.00.  Payment can be made via cash or check.  Please arrive 30 minutes early so we can properly gather our thoughts before the event starts!  This will be a fun and challenging event, and will be a great opportunity to interact with other environmental professionals in the area, so we encourage you to attend!  For more information on the Escape Room, click http://www.escaperoomlouisiana.com

Please contact John Wainwright at jwainwright@cameronlng.com to reserve your spot.

Internship, environmental consulting firm

We are looking for an intern for our Lake Charles office.  This individual will work primarily with the air quality team but will help with field sampling as well.  We would like students going to their junior year after the summer.  Please have anyone interested forward their resume to me at their earliest convenience.  Also, they may call me to get further details.

Jesse Bertrand, M. S.

Environmental Scientist

700 Pujo St. Ste B

Lake Charles, LA 70601

Office (337) 625-6577 ext. 2002

Cell (337) 794-2316

(Baton Rouge, Lake Charles,

Shreveport, Houston

Mike Gonzales Memorial Internship

On behalf of the San Antonio River Authority (SARA), Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is working to help recruit applicants for the Mike Gonzales Memorial Internship, a paid summer internship with SARA. Created in 1937, SARA is one of many river authorities in Texas. Its jurisdiction includes all of Bexar, Wilson, Karnes and Goliad counties.

The deadline for applications is Feb 27, 2017.  Applicants must be current members of TCAFS:

 

·         Students can sign up (or renew) their TCAFS membership – for only $5.00 – by February 27, and still be eligible.  Please find TCAFS membership form attached.

o   Please return TCAFS membership form to:

Ms. Niki Ragan., TCAFS Secretary-Treasurer, via e-mail at niki.ragan@tpwd.texas.gov .

If you have any questions about TCAFS membership form, you may also contact Ms. Ragan at work phone: 979-272-1430

·         Please find on attached PDF the general description; application requirements; pay rate; working conditions, etc. Application requirements include:

o   Enrollment at an accredited college or university;

o   Minimum 3.0 grade point average;

o   Member of the Texas Chapter of the American Fisheries Society (please see above for how to join/renew);

o   Provide 2 letters of recommendation;

o   Provide a 500 word essay explaining your professional goals;

o   Provide transcripts;

o   Provide résumé.

·         Housing is not provided.

·         Mike Gonzales Memorial Internship application materials may be sent to Mr. Charles J. Lorea, IV . Questions? Please contact Mr. Lorea, SARA Watershed Monitoring Supervisor and CRP Project Manager – his contact information on attached PDF.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/q37gfu4z4th81ea/SARAIntern.pdf?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/5yvw73pgsuqztfm/TCAFS.pdf?dl=0

Assistant/Associate/Extension Agent (Fisheries/Coastal Issues)

Assistant/Associate/Extension Agent

(Fisheries/Coastal Issues)

WORK LOCATION: The primary area served by this position is Terrebonne and Lafourche parishes. This region supports a large commercial and recreational fishing industry. The (Assistant/Associate) Area Agent’s office domicile will be located at the Terrebonne Parish Extension Office in Houma, Louisiana.

POSITION DESCRIPTION: This is a field agent position (100% extension) in the Marine Extension Project (MEP), a joint program of LSU AgCenter and Louisiana Sea Grant College Program. The (Assistant/Associate) Area Agent position will have primary responsibility to plan, execute and evaluate a multidisciplinary educational program for state residents, local officials, natural resource users and coastal marine-related businesses. The primary focus will be on strategies for sustainable economic development and management on the region’s fisheries, wetlands, water, and other natural resources. Additionally, education programming focus will include community resilience related to climate change, sea level rise, wetland loss, and storm surge threats.

The educational program will be achieved using resources of the MEP network, collaborating with public and private sector leaders, resource management agencies, non-governmental organizations, and individuals. Examples of partners, groups and organizations include but are not limited to: Parish governments, municipal planners and authorities, Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, U.S. Fisheries and Wildlife Service, and commercial and recreational fishing organizations. The (Assistant/Associate) Area Agent will establish an advisory committee(s) that will help formulate and evaluate annual plans of work that aim to help residents and elected officials make more informed decisions regarding the future direction of their parishes, particularly those decisions that affect development in the unincorporated areas and smaller municipalities.

The needs of the (Assistant/Associate) Area Agent’s clientele will be met using several methods, including but not limited to: personal contact, workshops and conferences, web-based content and communications, mass media communication, publications and fact sheets, public presentations, membership and local and regional advisory committees and task forces and professional writing.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree in a field related to natural resource management, fisheries, wildlife, or biology is required. Examples include natural resource management, marine science, biological science, or environmental science and related fields. Some experience in applied research, data collection, user group participation, and applied resource management is also desired. Must have an undergraduate degree with an overall grade point average of at least 2.5 (GPA requirements based on a 4.0 system) and a 3.0 GPA for any graduate work attempted. A Master’s degree in a field listed above is desired. The applicant must demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills. Knowledge of public relations and the ability to cope with change are highly desirable characteristics. Ability to work with and through others is essential as is the ability to function with minimum supervision.

SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The LSU AgCenter has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, life, long-term disability, accident, vision, long-term care, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), university holidays (14 per year, typically includes a week off at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and possible educational leave and tuition exemption for coursework at campuses of the LSU System. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: A personal automobile and appropriate insurance coverage is required (travel allowance provided). Satisfactory completion of two specific graduate level extension courses (6 credit hours) is generally required in the first two years of employment. Additionally, a faculty member who does not have a related master’s degree must complete an additional 9 hours of related graduate level coursework in order to be promoted to associate agent and such promotion must occur in the first seven years of employment. An exception is that additional agent experience may be substituted for nine hours of coursework, but not for the two required courses.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 31, 2017 or until a suitable candidate is identified.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Apply online at https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/LSU by attaching cover letter with resume including a statement of professional interest and goals, university transcripts, and two letters of reference. Paper, faxed or e-mailed application materials will not be accepted, except that in lieu of attaching the reference letters online, they may be sent directly to:

Dr. Steve Linscombe
Southwest Region Director
1373 Caffey Road
Rayne, LA 70578
Email: slinscombe@agcenter.lsu.edu
Telephone: 337/788-7531
Web site: www.lsuagcenter.com

http://www.lsuagcenter.com/profiles/smsmith/articles/page1481316861077

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) invites applicants for the attached wildlife biologist and habitat conservation specialist positions. Please note locations for these positions. Habitat conservation specialist position includes sizable component of GIS application and GPS field mapping systems work. Please forward if/as you see fit. Thanks very much!

Please note:

·         Please open attached PDF for complete job description. “How to Apply” info below.

·         Please note “Preferred Qualifications” and/or “Acceptable Substitutions” that may be listed.

·         Deadline date (“closing date”) to apply.

·         For members of armed forces/veterans: Rough equivalencies to MOS codes near bottom of job description.

·         Questions? Please see attached PDF - to contact hiring manager, see “Hiring Contact.”

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, or https://www.governmentjobs.com/Applications/Index/tpwd - then Sign in to apply or, if you already have a Profile on this system, click on “Sign In” in upper right-hand corner.

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.

Diversity Biologist
Habitat Specialist
Wildlife Biologist