Friday, November 8, 2013

Regional Wildlife Biologist

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has a job opening for Regional Wildlife Biologist (Landowner Sportsmen Coordinator) on an open competitive announcement until Monday, November 18, 2013.  The announcement is located at the following link:https://labor.idaho.gov/DHR/ATS/StateJobs/jobannouncement.aspx?announcement_no=00835064488.  Applications will only be accepted through this website.

EEO/Vets Preference

COASTAL WETLANDS PLANNING, PROTECTION AND RESTORATION ACT PPL 23 PUBLIC MEETING

23rd Priority Project List (PPL) Public Meeting

A public meeting will be held to present the results of candidate project evaluations under review and consideration for CWPPRA Priority Project List (PPL) 23. This meeting is in lieu of the Abbeville and New Orleans PPL meetings held in the past. The public is invited to attend and provide comments on the candidate projects. The CWPPRA Technical Committee will meet on December 12, 2013 in Baton Rouge at the LA Dept of Wildlife and Fisheries to recommend projects for PPL 23 selection.

Please find the draft PPL 23 Candidate booklet via the following link:
http://www.mvn.usace.army.mil/Portals/56/docs/environmental/cwppra/PPL/23/PPL23PublicMtgBooklet.pdf

Hard copies of the final PPL 23 Candidate booklet will be provided at the meeting.
CWPPRA
COASTAL WETLANDS PLANNING, PROTECTION AND RESTORATION ACT
PPL 23 PUBLIC MEETING
Location:
LA Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
Louisiana Room
2000 Quail Drive
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Documentation of the PPL 23 Public Meeting may be found at:
http://www.mvn.usace.army.mil/Missions/Environmental/CWPPRA.aspx
Tab Number
The CWPPRA Technical Committee will meet on December 12, 2013 in Baton Rouge to recommend projects for PPL 23 selection.

Written comments may be provided to the CWPPRA Task Force by mail, fax or email to:
Colonel Richard Hansen
District Engineer, New Orleans
c/o: Brad Inman
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
P.O. Box 60267
New Orleans, Louisiana 70160
Fax: 504-862-2572 (ATTN: Brad Inman)
Email: Brad.L.Inman@usace.army.mil

Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Student internship available

The following Student Internship vacancy announcement can be found on the OPM website at USAJobs (click link below to access vacancy).  

Student Trainee - Internship, GS-499/899-3/4
15 positions in various locations throughout LA
Announcement Number
LA-16-DD-14-002(982510-SP)
Opens: 11/1/2013 – Closes: 12/2/2013


IMPORTANT NOTE:  
The application process for this vacancy must be completed on-line using "USA Staffing."  Applicants will need to answer the questionnaire. Upload any requested required documents (e.g. resume, SF-50, a transcript, latest appraisal...).  You will see in the vacancy announcement that there is another process if you are unable to apply on-line.  It is preferred that the online process be used.

Monday, October 21, 2013

Graduate Environmental Scientist

Requisition Number:
IE81611
Interest Category:
Environmental/Sciences
Interest Sub Category:
Environmental Sciences
Job Title :
Graduate Environmental Scientist
Employment Category/Status:
full-time
Type of Position:
New College Graduate
Country:
U.S.
State:
Louisiana
City:
Baton Rouge
Minimum Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, soil science, agriculture, wetlands management, geology or any earth science related field.
• Entry level position; no relevant experience required.
• General knowledge of environmental science principles and local systems.
• General knowledge of state and federal environmental regulatory framework helpful.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to write and to convey thoughts and ideas in a clear, concise manner.
• Ability to organize data in an efficient and clear manner.
• Ability to learn through on-the-job experience..
• Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
Job Description:
Do the best work of your life!

The Disaster Recovery Group of URS is actively seeking a creative, highly talented Graduate Environmental Scientist for immediate employment in the Baton Rouge, LA office. URS is proud to provide our employees with exciting, challenging projects.

Incumbent Responsibilities:

Compilation and organization of environmental data collected by field scientists.
Application of standard field practices and techniques in specific situations.
Preparation of basic data and scientific documents.
Review of analytical data for general indicators of quality for routine analyses based on well-defined guidelines.

Sara Lasher
URS Corporation
7389 Florida Blvd, Suite 300
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Direct: 225.922.5741
Main: 225.922.5700

CITGO Chemist Internship


CITGO Petroleum is currently seeking to hire a Chemist Intern to work in the CITGO Refinery in Lake Charles, LA.
All students who meet the employer’s desired qualifications are encouraged to apply. To determine eligibility for academic credit, please see your academic advisor.
Note: Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or permanent residents
Job Summary:
CITGO Petroleum Corporation, a Delaware corporation with headquarters in Houston, Texas, refines, markets, and transports gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel, and other petroleum-based industrial products.  CITGO has more than 3,400 employees and is owned by PDV America, Inc., an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of Petróleos de Venezuela, S.A., the national oil company of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.
CITGO owns and operates three highly complex crude oil refineries in Lake Charles, La., Lemont, Ill., and Corpus Christi, Tx.  The CITGO combined aggregate crude oil refining capacity of 749,000-bpd positions it as one of the largest refiners in the nation.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:    
*   Assigned special projects in various laboratory areas with a term end presentation expected
*   In the second work term the student will be assigned more challenging projects
*   In the third work term, if applicable, in addition to more challenging projects, the student takes over monitoring a specific laboratory area
                                               
Minimum Qualifications:
EDUCATION REQUIRED:
*    Full-time Chemistry student & completed 30 hours (SOPH, JR or SR)
*    GPA of 2.8 or above (A=4.0)

CITGO’s ATTRACTIVE BENEFITS:
 *   Sliding salary scale based on classification
 *   Flexible Co-Op terms

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: * Valid Driver’s License
* The Maritime Transportation Security Act requires all persons who will need unescorted access to a regulated facility to have a valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC), issued in accordance with the rules established by the United States Coast Guard and the Transportation Security Administration.  Candidates selected for employment must meet eligibility criteria to obtain a TWIC card.  The following link lists the eligible criteria for all persons trying to obtain a TWIC card http://www.tsa.gov/assets/pdf/immigration_eligibility.pdf
To obtain more information on the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC), please visit the Transportation Security Administration’s websitehttp://www.tsa.gov/what_we_do/layers/twic/twic_faqs.shtm
Interested candidates should apply online now at http://www.citgo.com/Careers/CurrentOpportunities.jsp and search keywords Chemist Intern. Job ID 2013-3533.
Equal Opportunity Employer

Friday, October 18, 2013