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Posted 2 November 2009:
Staff Scientist Investigator:
San Francisco Baykeeper
San Francisco Baykeeper is seeking a water quality scientist to play a lead role in pursuing our mission to safeguard San Francisco Bay from pollution. As the Bay’s most effective advocate for twenty years, Baykeeper’s highly skilled staff uses science, advocacy and litigation to strengthen and enforce clean water laws to keep pollution out of the Bay. Primary responsibilities include advocacy (50%), enforcement/investigation (30%), and management (20%).
Ideal Qualifications: Advanced degree in related science with strong background in ecology and water quality; 2-
3 years of post-graduate experience in relevant field, practiced policy advocate, familiarity with water quality issues
and clean water laws; ability to manage volunteer-based monitoring programs; desire to conduct fieldwork and
investigations on the ground and on the water; excellent interpersonal communication, public speaking and writing
skills; good judgment and ability to successfully manage multiple deadlines; strong managerial experience with
interest in taking a leadership role in a collaborative, visionary and highly effective organization; flexibility and good
sense of humor with a demonstrated passion for Baykeeper’s mission to protect the Bay.
Compensation: This position offers a competitive non-profit salary and an outstanding benefits package.
Deadline to apply: November 2, 2009. Please email a cover letter, resume, short writing sample, and three references to jobs@baykeeper.org, subject line "YOUR LAST NAME, Staff Scientist." Only complete applications will be considered, and only those selected for interviews will be contacted - no phone inquiries please.
Posted 3 September 2009:
Natural Resource Specialist:
Santa Rosa, California
Seeking Natural Resource Specialist to support NOAA/National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Habitat Conservation Division in Santa Rosa, California. We are a private company under contract to provide support services to NMFS.
The incumbent will contribute technical expertise to assist in NMFS ongoing projects and programs to further the conservation and recovery of salmonid species and habitat. Incumbent will be responsible for evaluation of geomorphic and hydrologic/hydraulic aspects of stream management activities. Specific tasks to be performed include:
*Analyzes data and makes commendations on geomorphology, hydrology, and hydraulic problems.
*Assists in surveys and investigations to determine geomorphic influences.
*Works with others on management, reclamation, and restoration measures of salmonid freshwater habitats.
*Prepares technical and professional reports on assigned projects.
The requirements are:
*Bachelor’s degree and three (3) years experience or Master's degree from an accredited college or university in hydrology or related field of study.
*One (1) year experience relating to geomorphic and hydrologic/hydraulic aspects of stream management activities.
*Knowledge of salmon and steelhead life history, biology, and habitat requirements.
*Efficiency in using word-processing programs to develop written documents.
*Excellent writing skills are sought and should be demonstrated.
The incumbent will be provided work space in the NMFS Santa Rosa office, or may provide own office space and equipment and supplies. Must be able to meet at the Santa Rosa office 1-2 times per week when necessary and attend bi-weekly status update meetings.
The salary is $20.29/hr. The contract is funded for about 9 months. Such contracts are often continued, but this cannot be promised. Excellent benefits, including health, are available.
If you are interested in this position, please provide resume including the following information:
*Work history for the past 10 years or since last full-time education.
*Education.
*Previous experience in similar position with same similar requirements.
*Professional references.
Send resume to: R.M. Laurs, 555 Grove Street, Jacksonville, OR 97530
Details are available at: http://www.OceanAssoc.com/Jobs/SOW3001GeoHydroHabitatDetails.doc
Posted 9 April 2009:
Hydrologic Technicians/Soil Technicians:
Lassen National Forest - Watershed Program
The Lassen National Forest's Watershed Program is hiring up to 2 students to work as Hydrologic Technicians for the summer of 2009. Students will conduct Forest inventory work and gain experience in soil science, hydrology, and forestry.
Soil Science
* Bore soils and collect data on soil hydrologic condition and other soil properties.
* Survey disturbed areas for evidence of compaction and map locations of these areas.
Vegetation Management Projects
* Conduct road surveys, identifying hydrologic problems with roads.
* Collect geographic data of road-related problems, such as erosion and sedimentation of surface water bodies.
* Identify streams segments that have erodible banks.
* Identify meadows with accelerated erosion, such as head cuts.
Miscellaneous Duties
* Conduct BMP (Best Management Practice) evaluations
* Collect water quality samples.
* Assist the fisheries program as needed.
* Conduct water rights investigations.
* Manage hydrology and soils databases.
The job requires field work 3-4 days per week, with some office work as well. Field work involves hiking/walking in uneven terrain and may require carrying moderately heavy field packs.
We are looking for students who have experience with or knowledge of GIS, GPS, and databases, but these skills are not required. Qualified applicants must be enrolled to obtain a degree or certificate and take at least a half-time course load in fall 2009. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.0.
If interested, contact Andrew Breibart, Hydrologist, Patrick Hickey, Forest Soil Scientist, or Sherry Mitchell-Bruker, Watershed Program Manager at (530) 257-2151. Send resumes to abreibart@fs.fed.us or pjhickey@fs.fed.us with at least 3 references.
Housing may be available in the barracks. For information regarding the Lassen National Forest, please visit the following website: http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/lassen/.
Posted 20 January 2009:
Water Resources Analyst:
Natural Capital Project
The Nature Conservancy, World Wildlife Fund, and Stanford University together seek a Water Resources Analyst for the Natural Capital Project. We are developing tools to model and map biodiversity and the distribution of multiple ecosystem services across land- and seascapes.
We seek a creative individual with strong programming skills for a 1-year position to assist the lead hydrologist with developing and maintaining water-related ecosystem services models within the InVEST (Integrated Valuation of Ecosystem Services and Tradeoffs) tool, which tracks the production and valuation of ecosystem services to inform land management decisions and policies. The incumbent will perform hydrologic and hydraulic tasks, computer modeling for surface water, floodplains, water quality, and reservoir management, and program and compile hydrologic modules into the InVEST framework.
Required Qualifications:
- M.S. in Hydrology, Agricultural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
- 2-3 years of relevant experience in modeling, hydrology, and computer programming in water related field.
- Strong experience in these programming languages: VB, Python, Java, C/C++, and R.
- Strong experience in Geographic Information Systems such as ArcGIS, GRASS.
- Familiar with these hydrologic-hydraulic packages: PRMS, WEAP, AnnAGNPS, SWAT, HSPF, HEC-GeoRAS.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
More information on the project, a partnership among the Woods Institute for the Environment at Stanford, WWF, and TNC can be found at www.naturalcapitalproject.org .
Stanford University is committed to equal opportunity through affirmative action in employment and we are especially eager to identify minority persons and women with appropriate qualifications.
Application: To assure your application information is captured in our official files and that the hiring department also has immediate access to your resume and cover letter, you must apply to jobs.stanford.edu, Job #33324. Application review will begin January 16, 2009, but the position will remain open until filled.
Posted 10 November 2008:
Restoration Project Manager:
Napa County Resource Conservation District - Napa, CA
The Napa County Resource Conservation District is seeking an energetic, organized, and creative person to serve as a Restoration Project Manager. The position is currently 30 hours per week with a possibility of extending hours to full-time in the future. The Restoration Project Manager, working with the District Manager and other staff, is responsible for implementation of restoration and interpretive projects that further the mission of the RCD. The Restoration Project Manager will help identify restoration projects, funding needs, and potential funding sources to support restoration projects. They will also manage project budgets and be responsible for project implementation and evaluation. RCD full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week receive holiday, sick, and vacation leave, CalPERS retirement benefits, an employer-paid health insurance plan, dental insurance, and access to a voluntary deferred compensation program.
To Apply: The position is open until filled. Please send a letter of interest stating your interest in the position, what you can
contribute to the RCD, and your desired salary and a resume with at least three references to:
Leigh Sharp, District Manager
Email: leigh@naparcd.org
Fax: 707-252-4219
Address: Napa County RCD, 1303 Jefferson St., Ste. 500B, Napa CA 94559
Posted 30 October 2008:
Tenure Track Position in Ecological/Restoration Engineering:
Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA
The Environmental Resources Engineering Department at Humboldt State University in Arcata California invites applications for a Tenure-track position starting August 2009. (Refer to Job Number 7427). A Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering or related engineering or science field is strongly preferred at the time of appointment. Candidates must have a strong interest in undergraduate teaching in any of these areas: Ecological/Restoration Engineering, Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy Systems or Environmental Geotechnology. Opportunities exist to collaborate with and/or conduct research through the international recognized Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary and the Schatz Energy Research Center. For a complete position description, qualification requirements and application procedures, visit: http://www.humboldt.edu/~aps/employment/tenure.html HSU is an EO/Title IX/ADA employer.
Posted 30 October 2008:
Fish Biologist or Natural Resource Management Specialist:
Santa Rosa Office, Habitat Conservation Division
Job Summary: National Marine Fisheries Service is dedicated to stewardship of our
nation's living marine resources and habitat through scientific
research, management and enforcement. NMFS provides effective
stewardship to benefit the nation through domestic and international
programs supporting coastal communities that depend upon the
resources, while providing safe and healthy seafood to consumers and
recreational opportunities.
To discover more about the position and the application process, go to https://jobs1.quickhire.com/scripts/doc.exe/preview
and search Announcement number: NMF-SWR-2009-0005
Posted 15 October 2008:
Water Resources Specialist:
Stockholm Environmental Institute - US Center
Recruitment Context
The Stockholm Environment Institute (www.sei.se) is an international organization headquartered at the University of Stockholm with a mission to conduct policy relevant research that promotes sustainable development through the creation of resilient socio-ecological systems. In pursuit of this mission, SEI is organized into six research programs located in six geographic centers around the world, including the US Center.
The US Center (www.sei-us.org) is headquartered at Tufts University in Somerville, Massachusetts and has a field office in Davis, California. Staff within SEI-US are active in three of the six SEI research programs: Water Resources, Climate and Energy, and Implementing Sustainability. The SEI-US Water Group at SEI-US is active in the development and deployment of analytical tools that can be used to support scenario driven water planning, most notably through the use of our Water Evaluation and Planning (WEAP) system (www.weap21.org). At the current time, the Water Resources group is seeking applications from individuals interested in joining the research team in either Davis, California or Somerville, Massachusetts.
Representative Project Activities
- *Develop analytical tools to assess the potential impact of invasive species in rivers draining the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains under alternative future climatic conditions.
- *Investigate the utility of different long-range decision support frameworks (e.g. deterministic, likely envelope, probabilistic, large ensemble) for considering climate change in water management decision making for a water utility in the Sierra Nevada foothills.
- *Support the development and deployment of simulation tools in the Volta River Basin by partners using SEI tools to facilitate transboundary negotiations.
Desired Qualifications
The most important qualification is a strong desire to work in the non-profit sector within a small, informal, yet highly professional, team that honestly believes that it is essential to coordinate technical, socio-economic and institutional analysis if we are to promote a sustainable future. Beyond this critical qualification we are looking for a candidate with: