USDA/NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE

Student Trainee (Soil Conservationist)

USDA/NATURAL RESOURCES  CONSERVATION SERVICE

Open & closing dates:                  03/18/2019 to 03/22/2019

Salary:                                              $26,587 to $34,561/per year

Pay scale & grade:                         GS-03

Full Performance Level:                GS-04

Series:                                              GS-0499

Appointment type:                        Internship

Work schedule:                               Full-Time

Job announcement number:   NRCS-19-10445426-PW-LA-GNB

Multiple Locations:  7 total positions – Colfax                   Denham Springs

                                                                                DeRidder             Marksville

                                                                                Monroe               Opelousas

                                                                                Talullah

Student Trainee (Economist)

USDA/NATURAL RESOURCES  CONSERVATION SERVICE

Open & closing dates:                  03/15/2019 to 03/21/2019

Salary:                                              $26,587 to $34,561/per year

Pay scale & grade:                         GS-03

Full Performance Level:               GS-04

Series:                                              GS-0899

Appointment type:                       Internship

Work schedule:                                Full-Time

Job announcement number:   NRCS-19-10449611-PW-LA-TS

Multiple Locations:  2 total positions –  Alexandria

                                                                               

Student Trainee (Engineering)

USDA/NATURAL RESOURCES  CONSERVATION SERVICE

Open & closing dates:                  03/15/2019 to 03/21/2019

Salary:                                              $26,587 to $34,561/per year

Pay scale & grade:                         GS-03

Full Performance Level:               GS-04

Series:                                              GS-0199

Appointment type:                       Internship

Work schedule:                                Full-Time

Job announcement number:   NRCS-19-10448850-PW-LA-CD

Multiple Locations:  2 position –  New Iberia

                                                                   Ruston

Refer to the vacancy announcements at usajobs for detailed information on all of the positions and how to apply.  

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/

Louisiana Garden Club Federation Scholarships

The Louisiana Garden Club Federation is offering 10 scholarships for the 2019-20 academic year.  The value of the scholarships range from $250 to $2000 and are available to Junior through Graduate Students.  We would appreciate it if you would let your students in Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management (or other related area) know of these scholarships.

We have stepped up our deadline for applications to better accommodate our Club year.  Applications are due by April 1, 2019.

Application forms and more information on eligibility may be found at

https://www.lgcfinc.org/scholarships.html

Students may send all information electronically to LGCFScholarships@gmail.com .

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

FY 2019 national Sea Grant aquaculture funding opportunities

The FY 2019 national Sea Grant aquaculture funding opportunities are now available. The National Sea Grant Office will host an informational webinar about the three aquaculture-related funding opportunities on Monday, March 4 at 3 pm Eastern. Register or join using this link.   

Read a summary of the three opportunities on our website. A summary of each is also provided below. 

Advanced Aquaculture Collaborative Programs - 2019, NOAA-OAR-SG-2019-2005963

Sea Grant anticipates at least $9,000,000 will be available to support the establishment of collaborative programs to build the capacity of Sea Grant and its partners to advance aquaculture in areas where a foundation of knowledge and activity currently exists but where significant barriers to sustainable domestic marine and Great Lakes aquaculture remain. These collaborative programs will serve as geographic or topic-based hubs for fully integrated, transdisciplinary research, outreach, and education that will provide broad, non-proprietary support and investment for building and/or enhancing an aquaculture industry.

• Letters of Indent are due April 15, 2019 (see formal announcement for details).
• Full proposals are due May 15, 2019 (see formal announcement for details).

Exploring New Aquaculture Opportunities - 2019, NOAA-OAR-SG-2019-2005960

Sea Grant anticipates $1,500,000 will be available to support Sea Grant-led aquaculture projects to catalyze work in a range of topics or geographies. This competition will fund diverse, and at times, high-risk, developmental projects that will envision, explore and advance aquaculture opportunities where a minimal foundation currently exists.

• Letters of intent are due March 26, 2019 (see formal announcement for details).
• Full proposals are due April 24, 2019 (see formal announcement for details).

Social, Behavioral, and Economic Research Needs in Aquaculture - 2019,  NOAA-OAR-SG-2019-2005953

The National Sea Grant Office anticipates around $3,000,000 will be available to support research to address critical gaps in social, behavioral, and economic knowledge as it relates to U.S. aquaculture and the communities impacted and served by it. The initiative is informed by the National Strategic Plan for Federal Aquaculture Research; the Sea Grant 10-Year NOAA Sea Grant Aquaculture Vision; and previous research from federal, state, and university scientists.

• Letters of intent are due April 2, 2019 (see formal announcement for details).
• Full proposals are due May 1, 2019 (see formal announcement for details).

Please direct questions about these federal funding opportunities to oar.hq.sg.aquaculture@noaa.gov.