Environmental Plannng Technician

 Environmental Planning Technician, Fort Polk, Louisiana

 Natural Resource Conservation Service jobs

Louisiana has 28 open positions to fill  -  we need the best and brightest students Louisiana has to offer! 

 

The following positions will be advertised:

• 10 Soil Conservationist
• 13 Natural Resource Specialists
• Three Engineering positions (Civil or Agricultural)
• One Range Management Specialist
• One Soil Scientist

 

Please help me spread the word about these job opportunities with your students and graduates. All of the positions will be posted on www.usajobs.gov .  Once on the site search “Natural Resources Conservation Service.” We also have a great video that highlights careers available with NRCS. Just click on the link below that will take you to the NRCS YouTube page: https://youtu.be/3KXHeiDqJns

 

Environmental technician

 https://wfscjobs.tamu.edu/jobs/environmental-technician/

Two openings at the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

  Two open positions in the water department at the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

 https://www.twc.texas.gov/jobseekers/state-texas-application-employment

Natural Resource Conservation Service jobs

 Natural Resource Conservation Service jobs

NRCS in Louisiana is hiring 3 rangeland management specialists and 9 soil conservationists (see below for information). Please help us get the word out to anyone who may be interested in working for NRCS in Louisiana. 

Rangeland Management Specialist (3 vacancies)

Open & Closing Dates:  01/08/2021 to 07/15/2021
Salary:  $35,265 to $69,462 per year
Pay Scale & Grade:  GS-5/7/9
Full Performance Level:  GS-9
Series:  GS-0454
Appointment Type:  Permanent
Work Schedule:  Full-Time
Job Announcement Number:  NRCS-21-11001265-DHA-LA-SC
Area of Consideration:  Public
Locations:  Clinton, Jennings, Ville Platte

Soil Conservationist (9 Vacancies)

Open & Closing Dates:  01/08/2021 to 07/15/2021
Salary:  $35,265 to $69,462 per year
Pay Scale & Grade:  GS-5/7/9
Full Performance Level:  GS-09
Series:  GS-0457
Appointment Type:  Permanent
Work Schedule:  Full-Time
Job Announcement Number:  NRCS-21-11001059-DHA-LA-SC
Area of Consideration:  Public
Locations:  Denham Springs, Jennings, Lafayette, Mansfield, Minden, New Iberia, St. Joseph, Shreveport, Thibodaux

The announcement will remain open until all positions are filled. If you know someone who may be interested in one of these positions, please encourage them to submit their application as soon as possible in order to be considered!

To find out what it's like to work for NRCS in Louisiana, check out our brand new Recruitment Video!

All vacancies with NRCS can be found on USAJobs.

National Agricultural Statistics Service opening

NASS opening

Conservation Biologist

I am pleased to share that the Conservation Biologist position at Manomet, to be based in Louisiana, is now available for applications. This is an opportunity for someone to help stem the decline of shorebird populations by improving habitat on private lands in Louisiana. This person will work remotely with our Shorebird Recovery Program at Manomet, and collaboratively and locally with great partners in Louisiana. Our goal is to increase enrollment and implementation of shorebird-friendly management practices, specifically through the Shorebirds in Louisiana Wetlands program available through NRCS, thereby increasing habitat availability for this imperiled bird group.

You can also find the position posted online here: https://www.manomet.org/jobs/

Wildlife Biologist

Please see the attached description for a new Farm Bill Wildlife Biologist position in Minden, Louisiana with Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever. This position will be located within the USDA Service Center located in Minden, LA. The incumbent will work in a joint capacity with the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and other partners to promote, coordinate and implement the conservation provisions of the Federal Farm Bill as well as other wildlife and forestry related conservation programs within their assigned area.  As the Farm Bill Wildlife Biologist, the incumbent will provide leadership and technical guidance in coordination and integration of grazing land management, forest management and wildlife biology in conservation planning and application.  The incumbent will also be responsible to assist with technology development and transfer, training, and quality assurance to all Field Offices within their assigned area.  

Specific activities will include program promotion (workshops and one-on-one meetings), contract coordination, conservation planning, conservation plan modification, site assessment (aka natural resources inventory and evaluation), and reporting.  The incumbent will also provide technical biological assistance for wildlife habitat enhancement techniques to private landowners and public organizations.  This position will be an employee of, and supervised by, Pheasants Forever, Inc. & Quail Forever, with daily instruction and leadership provided by the local NRCS District Conservationist. Application deadline is November 21, 2019.

ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Please include your cover letter, resume and 3 references as 1 Word document or PDF file on the Recruitment website. Additional questions may be directed to Ryan Diener – State Coordinator at rdiener@quailforever.org

External applicants, please apply online at www.pheasantsforever.org/jobs .

Internal applicants, please log in to ADP and click on MYSELF > Talent > Career Center.

Thank you for sharing this opportunity with students, colleagues, family, and friends!

Sarah

Sarah Piotraschke |  HR Specialist

Pheasants Forever, Inc. and Quail Forever  |  1783 Buerkle Circle   |  Saint Paul, MN 55110
p. (651) 209-4944 |  f. (651) 773-5500  | spiotraschke@pheasantsforever.org 

Soil Conservationist Student Trainee

NOTE: This job will close when 50 applications have been received which may be sooner than the closing date.





STUDENT TRAINEE (Soil Conservationist)



USDA/NATURAL RESOURCES  CONSERVATION SERVICE



Open & closing dates:                  10/15/2019 to 10/21/2019

Salary                                               $24,773 to $35,139 per year

Pay scale & grade:                         GS-02 - 03

Full Performance Level:                GS-04

Series:                                              GS-0499

Appointment type:                       Internships

Work schedule:                              Full-Time

Job announcement number:    NRCS-20-10626438-PW-LA-SC

Location:        6 positions –  Multiple Locations:   Alexandria, Marksville, Farmerville, Ville Platte, Opelousas, Abbeville      





                                                           

Refer to the vacancy announcement at usajobs for detailed information and how to apply.  

Conservation Enforcement Specialist

Applications are being currently accepted for the position listed below.  If interested, you are encouraged to access the below vacancy announcement and apply online at https://jobs.civilservice.louisiana.gov/

Office of Conservation:

• Conservation Enforcement Specialist 1-3 – Engineering Division Lafayette, LA - Announcement closes April 5, 2019.

USDA Forest Service

Please see email below & attached -

Sylvia is going to be at Gayle on Monday March 25^th – I suggested she speak to Dr. Chungs 8:00 a.m. plant science students and I will have her come to my 10:10 class in the auditorium.  She said she would like to visit with as many students as possible.  If you have a specific time for her please let me know so I can share with her.  If you would like your class to join in at 1010 that would be fine too.

  Please share with any students interested in an internship or a permanent position in the Forest Service. I have also included two general handouts that provide career path information as well as programs and opportunities. If any students have questions they are more than welcome to contact me. Thanks!

Hiring Event Handouts:

Society for Range Management Hiring Event- Hiring students and recent graduates. Apply online at USAJOBS.GOV March 11^th-15^th

Southern Region Career Intern Program- Hiring recent graduates and seniors. Apply at serve.gyfoundation.org . Apply by March 29^th

Sylvia Staples Regional Recruiter Forest Service USDA Forest Service Southern Region (R8) p: 404-550-5448 sylvia.u.staples@usda.gov 1720 Peachtree Road, NW Atlanta, GA 30309www.fs.fed.us

Forester jobs, National Wild Turkey Federation

https://nwtf.applicantpro.com/jobs/

Calcasieu 4-H agent position

Calcasieu 4-H agent position.  It closes March 26^th. 

https://www.lsuagcenter.com/profiles/smsmith/articles/page1551196695316

Meat and Poultry Inspector

Meat and Poultry Inspector in the Lafayette District (Area 2 on the attached map). The job posted this morning and will be available for 10 days (Feb 26-Mar 7). The posting will be extended if a qualified applicant is not found. This position requires a baccalaureate degree with at least 24 agricultural semester hours or substituting enforcement work experience. 

Agricultural Specialist 1/2/3:  https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/2365074/agriculture-specialist-1-2-or-3

This link describes the application process:  https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/files/divisions/staffing/onlineapplicationguide.pdf

Civil Service Testing Information:  https://jobs.civilservice.louisiana.gov/TestInformation/TestLocations.aspx

                                                      https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/592075/8100-ple-professional-level-exam

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Thank you,

Brian Miller | Assistant Director 

Office of Animal Health & Food Safety | Meat & Poultry Inspection Program
Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry
225.922.1358| 225.237.5908 Fax | bmiller@ldaf.la.gov

Research assistant

POSITION DESCRIPTION: The successful candidate will be responsible for rearing and monitoring of giant salvinia weevils (Cyrtobagous salviniae) in coastal Louisiana. Responsibilities will include the rearing of weevils in open-earthen ponds located in Lafayette, LA. Activities will include inoculation of giant salvinia (Salvinia molesta) into the ponds, fertilization of plants, inoculation of weevils, monitoring of pond conditions, and harvest of ponds. Regular pond maintenance will include herbicide and insecticide application in and around the ponds to reduce weed and insect densities. The associate will follow an established quality-control protocol for the mass rearing operation. Water quality data (pH, conductivity, nitrogen levels) and weevil density (adults and larva counts) will be collected monthly. The associate will work closely with team leaders of LSU AgCenter and Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection and Restoration Act (CWPPRA) to coordinate the harvest of weevil-infested salvinia for distribution in coastal parishes. The impact of the biological control program will be monitored at several marshes in coastal Louisiana. The candidate will sample several field sites in coastal Louisiana and collect data such as salvinia biomass, submerged aquatic vegetation, water quality, and weevil densities. Physical activities related to this job may include but not limited to: periodic lifting of 20 lbs., mowing perimeter of ponds, using a backpack sprayer, driving state trucks and boats, wading in waist deep water to collect weevil samples, and harvesting ponds. The successful candidate will prepare quarterly reports and will work closely with collaborators in CWPPRA, United States Fish and Wildlife Services, and United States Geological Survey. For more information about biological control of giant salvinia, please visit: www.lsuagcenter.com/giantsalvinia

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree in Entomology or related discipline including Ecology, Biology or Botany. Experience working with insects, aquatic habitats, insect colony maintenance, data collection, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or boating is preferred. We seek a candidate with a high standard in scientific writing and oral communication

Rodrigo Diaz, PhD

Assistant Professor

Department of Entomology

Louisiana State University

402 Life Sciences Bldg.

Baton Rouge, LA 70803

Office 225-578-1835

rdiaz@agcenter.lsu.edu | lsu.edu | entomology.lsu.edu/index.html

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Rodrigo_Diaz5

Forester at USDA, Carthage, Texas

The National Wild Turkey Federation is hiring a forester to be located in the Carthage, TX USDA Service Center. Please share with anyone that you may think would be interested. I am the NRCS District Conservationist in Carthage and will be working closely with the appointed candidate. If anyone has any questions about the area I would be happy to speak with them. Carthage is about a 3 hour drive from Lake Charles.  Below is a link to the job posting and description. If you have any further questions please let me know. I hope all is well. Thank you.

https://nwtf.applicantpro.com/jobs/

James Boyett

District Conservationist

USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service

3424 SW Loop

Carthage, TX 75633

Phone: (903) 693-3311 x-6321

Email: James.Boyett@usda.gov

County Operations Trainee

Vacancy Announcement Number LA-2019-0001, for a County Operations Trainee (COT), Grades CO 5/7/9, opened today and will close on October 18, 2018.  This announcement is opened to the public.  The link to view the announcement is:

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/512791000.  

Agricultural Environmental Specialist

The Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry is seeking qualified applicants for an Agricultural Environmental Specialist I, II, III position.  All qualified applicants interested in a career opportunity in the inspection, compliance assistance and regulation of agriculture pesticide, seed, fertilizer and horticulture green industries are encouraged to apply.   The position is domiciled in Pointe Coupee Parish but will be required to perform work duties in Iberville, Pointe Coupee and West Baton Rouge parishes.  

Interested applicants should contact Kiara Moore by e-mail  kmoore@ldaf.state.la.us or by telephone at (225) 952-8096. 

The position is posted on the LA Careers website.  For more information, go to: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana?department[0]=DAF-Agriculture%20and%20Forestry&sort=PositionTitle%7CAscending

Beaumont Botanical Garden Position

Beaumont Botanical Garden is around 23 acres of trees, various types of flower beds and a pond with a waterfall. There is a 10,000 square foot Conservatory and a 2300 square foot propagation house. There is a magnificent garden center with a commercial kitchen and a hall that seats 400. A special brides dressing room. We average 35 weddings a year in the facility.  There are all kinds of native plants a large OGR bed and another large rose bed with Hybrid Teas and Floribundas. We are putting in an American Rose Society AOE bed to test grow new miniature and miniflora roses not yet on the market. There are 4 full time gardeners to keep up the grounds and work as assigned by the HD. Many of the flower beds are taken care of by the garden club that sponsors it. I take care of the rose garden.

The 13 clubs make up the Beaumont Council of Garden Clubs. We have an executive council that oversees the business of BCGC. We have a monthly meeting to discuss the business at hand.

The HD can make purchases up to $2500 without approval. We are a self-funding non-profit organization.

Based upon the qualifications of the individual the pay can range from $48,000 to $70,000.

Expectations are for this person to be the leader with creative ideas to make theBeaumont Botanical Gardens and eye pooper. Creative, energetic and a people person.

We will provide the resources and man or woman power for this individual to achieve that goal.

Beaumont Botanical Gardens sits in Tyrrell Park which also  has an 18 hole golf course, cattail marsh, and riding stables. We have around 15,000 visitors/annually.

This is a tremendous opportunity for a person to put to work that ingenuity and creativity to work. 

If you have questions please contact Dale Dardeau: 409-882-4197 or Email: ddardeau@gt.rr.com

EHS Industrial Hygiene Technician

Position Summary
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, completion of industrial hygiene field investigations, identifying monitoring methods and media, performing exposure monitoring for hydrocarbons, particulates and other airborne contaminants, conducting noise dosimetry sampling and completing area noise surveys, assisting with indoor air quality investigations, operating and maintaining field testing equipment, and compiling data from field investigations.

Specific Job Duties and Responsibilities
· Learns to conduct industrial hygiene surveys including, but not limited to, air and noise sampling, area noise, illumination, ventilation surveys, IAQ, ergonomic studies, and other studies as appropriate to level of expertise.

· Learns to operate, calibrate, and maintain instruments including sampling pumps, calibrators, noise dosimeters, and sound level meters, and direct reading gas meters.

· Learns to conduct safety inspections at client site.

· Collect notes on activities performed by workers being monitored and/or maintain daily log of activities related to project work.

· Complete data sheets, IH calculations, chain of custody forms, and prepare samples for shipment to laboratory.

· Learns to create data tables and drawings for reports.

· Enter field data into MedGate.

· Conduct respirator fit testing.

· Submit administrative paperwork including timesheets, expense reports, field reports, etc. on timely basis in accurate and neat format.

· Assists others as needed. 

Qualifications
Education and Experience: High school diploma or GED plus ARSC (Association of Reciprocal Safety Councils) Basic Orientation Plus and client-site specific safety orientation. Prefer an Associate’s Degree in science or technology-related field such as industrial hygiene, engineering, industrial technology, environmental sciences, safety, biology, physics, or chemistry. 
Required Licenses or Specific Training: Prefer training in asbestos, lead or mold. Additional training may be required depending on client- or project-specific requirements and/or company policies.
Background screening may require TWIC (Transportation Workers Identification Credential), NABSC (North American Background Screening Consortium), or other graded background program. Drug and alcohol screening according to DISA, NASAP (North American Substance Abuse Program), or other corporate policy. Medical examination including a standardized medical questionnaire, pulmonary function test, chest x-ray, audiometric exam, and respirator fit test. Must have a valid driver license.
Proficiency in the care and use of all site specific, facility and customer required Personal Protection Equipment (PPE). Trained in Respiratory Protection and fully certified to wear respiratory breathing equipment (Fit Tested).

Other Required Skills, Knowledge or Abilities: PC skills with ability to learn new software. Familiarity with OSHA regulations, ACGIH, ANSI, CGA, and other applicable EHS guidelines and consensus standards. 
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. 
Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily. 
Interpersonal Communications: Ability to read, write and comprehend English (operational, process, safety and quality instructions.) Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Second language is a plus. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization preferred. Contacts with immediate associates and immediate supervisor for instructions, training and guidance. Daily customer contact.

Physical Demands 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. Uses hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Must be able to climb ladders, walk over rough ground, and work in confined spaces. Must be physically able to operate the equipment used for the job (pumps, calibrators, noise dosimeters, sound level meters, direct reading gas meters, and other standard or specialized IH instrumentation) and be physically able to wear a safety equipment as appropriate (such as fall protection system and respirator without limitations). Must also be able to wear personal protective equipment, including fire-retardant clothing, steel-toed shoes/boots, gloves, earplugs, hard hat, safety glasses, or other protective equipment as appropriate for particular work site. 

Work Environment
May be infrequently exposed to possible operations hazards or working in or visiting operational site, including dust, fumes, toxic and caustic chemicals, rotating machinery, high pressure, hot or cold work temperatures, slippery surfaces, water and electrical hazards. Exposure to extreme fluctuations in temperature may be required. May be exposed to noise at varying intensities. Exposure to outdoor environment. Work may require long hours between breaks and meals. Must be able to travel for extended overnight periods on short notice

Reporting Relationships
Complexity of Duties and Decisions: Performs a variety of manual functions. Follows established procedures to perform standardized tasks. Most errors are caught during self-inspection or by higher level staff before leaving work unit. Supervisor assures that the work is technically accurate and in compliance with instructions or established procedures.
Scope and Responsibility: Works under direct supervision: Specific instructions are given on assignments or follows written or verbal instructions and established procedures and standard practice to perform assigned tasks. No direct reports, but may assist less experienced.

Thank you,

Lindsey McDaniel

Total Talent Recruiter

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