| JOB TITLE |
STATE | POSTED |
| Wildlife Biologist | Mississippi | 11/20/2009 | + |
Categorized Under:
Organization:Natural Resources Conservation Service
Location:Pearl, Mississippi
Job Description:
WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST, GS-0486-11/11
PEARL, MS
opened 11/18/09, closes 12/18/09.
The vacancy announcement number is NRCS-MS-10-001B.
Visit jobview.usajobs.gov For a complete copy of the vacancy announcement.
Salary:
56,411.00 - 73,329.00 USD /year
Apply By:12/18/2009
Contact:Uylanda Weathers
Phone:(601) 965-4029,extension 162
Email:uylanda.weathers@ms.usda.gov
Posted By: KBrasher
| Master's Level Assisstantship in Forest Soils | Mississippi | 11/12/2009 | + |
Categorized Under:
Organization:MSU - Department of Forestry
Location:Starkville, Mississippi
Job Description:
A graduate research assistantship (Masters Level) at Mississippi State University is available in forest soils. The project will involve examining the relationship of soil nutrients and soil organic matter in a mid-rotation loblolly pine plantation with varying levels of organic matter retention and is supported by the Weyerhaeuser NR Company. This project will offer a unique opportunity to compare 10-year treatment responses to baseline and 5-year measurement data.
Responsibilities: Monthly field visits to sample soils, and assess above and below ground productivity, soil nutrients, and soil moisture. Laboratory work will include the assessment of soil nutrients, soil carbon, and advanced organic geochemical techniques to examine soil organic matter. In particular, using these procedures the student will determine the source (e.g. leaf, root, wood) and degradation state of soil organic matter. The student will be responsible for analyzing data, preparing technical reports, presenting results at national conferences, and developing at least one peer-reviewed publication. It is expected that the student will also be involved in other projects within the Forest Soils and Hydrology Lab and Forestry Department thereby providing them with a very broad range of experience and opportunities to collaborate.
Two years of funding are available for this position.
Required Education:
Students with a background in forestry, soil science,
or environmental science with strong analytical and chemistry-skills are encouraged to apply.
Salary:
The yearly stipend starts at $15,000 and is dependent on the students background. Tuition and health insurance will be fully covered by this stipend.
Apply By:3/1/2010
Phone:662-325-7481
Email:jhatten@cfr.msstate.edu
Mailing:
Application: Please send
1) an official transcripts, GRE scores, and TOEFL/IELTS scores (international students),
2) CV,
3) contact information for 3 references, and
4) letter of application which describes your interest in the position, career goals, and your experience that is most relevant to this position.
Please send application materials to email above or:
Forest Soil and Hydrology Lab
Department of Forestry
Mississippi State University
MS State, MS 39762
Posted By: Jeff Hatten
| Program Assistant | Mississippi | 11/11/2009 | + |
Categorized Under:
Organization:Mississippi Forestry Association
Location:Starkville, Mississippi
Job Description:
The program assistant, under the direction of the MFA Program Coordinator, will be involved in various activities to support the MS Tree Farm Program, the MS Sustainable Forestry Initiative State Implementation Committee(SFISIC), and the Teachers Conservation Workshop.
Activities will include:
Salary:
This is a student position with a starting wage of $10 per hour for approximately 15-20 hours per week.
Apply By:12/31/2009
Contact:Dr. Tom Monaghan
Phone:662-325-1785
Email:tomm@msforestry.net
Mailing:
Dr. Tom Monaghan
Box 9680
Mississippi State, MS 39762
Phone 662-325-1785 office
662-312-7687 mobile
tomm@msforestry.net
Posted By: EF
| Regional Biologist III | Mississippi | 10/27/2009 | + |
Categorized Under:
Organization:Ducks Unlimited
Location:Jackson, Mississippi
Job Description:
The Ducks Unlimited International Conservation Plan identifies the Lower Mississippi Alluvial Valley (LMAV) as a high priority area for waterfowl. The Southern Regional Office Operations Plan identifies 5 key elements to accomplish the DU Mission in the LMAV: Direct Conservation Programs, Public Policy, Science, Communications, and Human Resources. Each of these elements will play a significant role in DU’s efforts.
A key component in achieving DU’s goals and objectives in the LMAV is to protect, restore, and/or enhance habitat for wintering waterfowl. A wide array of conservation approaches may be utilized to impact the LMAV on a landscape scale. The successful applicant must be highly motivated and work well with all components of DU conservation operations.
Duties: This position will report to the Manager of Conservation Programs and will be responsible for the development, administration, and delivery of conservation programs in the LMAV. The successful applicant will review and recommend conservation projects, secure project funding, ensure timely implementation of projects, and work closely with state, federal, and private partners. This position will also provide technical assistance on wetland and waterfowl management, prepare agreements and funding proposals for conservation projects, work with DU volunteers and fund-raising staff, disseminate information on conservation programs to private individuals, and state and federal agencies.
Required Education:
B.S. in wildlife or wetland ecology, agriculture, forestry, or related field; M.S. or higher degree and seven plus years experience is preferred.
Required Experience:
Previous field experience with waterfowl and wetland ecology/management will be an important consideration. Forest management experience will also be beneficial. Applicant must have demonstrated strong interpersonal communication skills, both oral and written. The ability to communicate with private landowners, DU volunteers and donors, and state and federal resource managers will be critical. The ability to prepare reports, funding proposals, and project budgets is necessary. Use of GIS applications or CAD will also be beneficial. The ideal candidate is or qualifies as Associate/Certified Wildlife Biologist, Forester, or another appropriate certification.
Skills:
Strong working knowledge of wetland values and functions, restoration techniques and management is required. A strong understanding of winter waterfowl ecology and management is also required. Demonstrated experience with bottomland hardwood forestry reforestation/management will be an advantage. Experience with North American Wetland Conservation Act (NAWCA) project development, grant proposal writing, and administration is highly desirable. Experience with mitigation, eco-assets, or land protection is also desirable. Familiarity with national migratory bird plans is beneficial. Knowledge of regional conservation issues and experience in managing a multi-state, multi-agency conservation programs is advantageous.
Apply By:1/27/2010
Contact:Brenda Grammer
Phone:318-340-1020
Email:bgrammer@ducks.org
Mailing:
Please send cover letter and resume to:
Brenda Grammer – Administrative Assistant
Ducks Unlimited, Inc.
Monroe Louisiana
4974 Central Ave
Monroe, LA 71203
Email: bgrammer@ducks.org
Fax: 318-340-1120
Phone: 318-340-1020
Posted By: EF
| Graduate Research Assistantship | Mississippi | 10/16/2009 | + |
Categorized Under:
Organization:Mississippi State University
Location:Starkville, Mississippi
Job Description:
A graduate research assistantship at Mississippi State University is available in natural resource economics and policy. Whether a student is admitted at the Master's or PhD level will depend on the need and background of the student. The successful applicant will be recruited to assess the potential value of recreational use in Mississippi and design a mechanism to facilitate its transformation to economic gains for landowners. The information identified in this project is vital to promoting sustainable wildlife management practices on nonindustrial private lands with sound economic gains to landowners, while integrating into current agricultural and forestry management practices.
Required Education:
A strong foundation in economics and statistics at the undergraduate and/or graduate level. A 3.0 GPA and/or proven research productivity at the graduate level. At least one degree in forestry is preferred but not required.
Salary:
The annual stipend starts at $16,000 and it is dependent on the background of the applicant. The assistantship also includes full tuition and health insurance coverage.
Apply By:12/16/2010
Contact:Dr. Changyou Sun
Phone:(662) 325 7271.
Email:csun@cfr.msstate.edu
Mailing:
The starting date for this assistantship is January 2010 and will remain open until the position is filled. Inquiries about this position are welcome. To apply informallyfor a preliminary evaluation, send a letter of interest, resume, and list of three references with contact information by email to:
Dr. Changyou Sun
Associate Professor
Natural Resource Policy & Economics
Department of Forestry
Mississippi State University, MS 39762
Email: csun@cfr.msstate.edu
Phone: (662) 325 7271.
Posted By: KBrasher
| Regional Biologist III | Mississippi | 10/6/2009 | + |
Categorized Under:
Organization:Ducks Unlimited
Location:Jackson, Mississippi
Job Description:
The Ducks Unlimited International Conservation Plan identifies the Lower Mississippi Alluvial Valley (LMAV) as a high priority area for waterfowl. The Southern Regional Office Operations Plan identifies 5 key elements to accomplish the DU Mission in the LMAV: Direct Conservation Programs, Public Policy, Science, Communications, and Human Resources. Each of these elements will play a significant role in DU’s efforts. A key component in achieving DU’s goals and objectives in the LMAV is to protect, restore, and/or enhance habitat for wintering waterfowl. A wide array of conservation approaches may be utilized to impact the LMAV on a landscape scale. The successful applicant must be highly motivated and work well with all components of DU conservation operations.
Duties: This position will report to the Manager of Conservation Programs and will be responsible for the development, administration, and delivery of conservation programs in the LMAV. The successful applicant will review and recommend conservation projects, secure project funding, ensure timely implementation of projects, and work closely with state, federal, and private partners. This position will also provide technical assistance on wetland and waterfowl management, prepare agreements and funding proposals for conservation projects, work with DU volunteers and fund-raising staff, disseminate information on conservation programs to private individuals, and state and federal agencies.
Required Education:
B.S. in wildlife or wetland ecology, agriculture, forestry, or related field; M.S. or higher degree and seven plus years experience is preferred.
Required Experience:
Previous field experience with waterfowl and wetland ecology/management will be an important consideration. Forest management experience will also be beneficial. Applicant must have demonstrated strong interpersonal communication skills, both oral and written. The ability to communicate with private landowners, DU volunteers and donors, and state and federal resource managers will be critical. The ability to prepare reports, funding proposals, and project budgets is necessary. Use of GIS applications or CAD will also be beneficial. The ideal candidate is or qualifies as Associate/Certified Wildlife Biologist, Forester, or another appropriate certification.
Skills:
Strong working knowledge of wetland values and functions, restoration techniques and management is required. A strong understanding of winter waterfowl ecology and management is also required. Demonstrated experience with bottomland hardwood forestry reforestation/management will be an advantage. Experience with North American Wetland Conservation Act (NAWCA) project development, grant proposal writing, and administration is highly desirable. Experience with mitigation, eco-assets, or land protection is also desirable. Familiarity with national migratory bird plans is beneficial. Knowledge of regional conservation issues and experience in managing a multi-state, multi-agency conservation programs is advantageous.
Apply By:1/6/2010
Contact:Brenda Grammer
Phone:318-340-1020
Email:bgrammer@ducks.org
Mailing:
Please send cover letter and resume to:
Brenda Grammer – Administrative Assistant
Ducks Unlimited, Inc.
Monroe Louisiana
4974 Central Ave
Monroe, LA 71203
Email: bgrammer@ducks.org
Fax: 318-340-1120
Phone: 318-340-1020
Posted By: KBrasher
| Student Worker | Mississippi | 9/29/2009 | + |
Categorized Under:
Organization:MSU
Location:Starkville, Mississippi
Job Description:
A student worker is needed to help with a waterfowl food project. Duties will include sorting soil and sweep-net samples for seeds and invertebrates in a lab at Thompson Hall, on the MSU campus. At least 20 hours/week is required, but more is available - scheduling is flexible around class and lab. If interested, please email Heath Hagy (hhagy@cfr.msstate.edu). Pay begins at 7.50/hr.
Required Experience:
none required
Skills:
Current student, good eyesight
Salary:
7.50/hr
Apply By:12/29/2009
Email:hhagy@cfr.msstate.edu
Posted By: Heath Hagy
| Northern Mississippi Campus Organizer | Mississippi | 9/9/2009 | + |
Categorized Under:
Organization:Southern Alliance for Clean Energy
Job Description:
The Northern Mississippi Campus Organizer is responsible for working within the Green Power University Outreach Program. Ideal candidate enjoys challenges. Candidate also has skills in supporting strategic campaigns and training students to make positive change to college campuses by promoting clean energy and making positive steps to make their campus carbon neutral. The campus organizer must being willing to work beyond his or her comfort zone and speak truth to power in a way that conveys the urgency of the issue. This organizer will actively encourage two Mississippi campuses, the University of Mississippi and Mississippi State, to support the TVA Green Power Switch program and other local utility programs that take positive steps to promote renewable energy or become more energy efficient.
Specific responsibilities include:
Skills:
SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS
Excellent planning and project management skills;
Experience working with students and youth;
Knowledge of climate change, renewable energy and energy efficiency issues;
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills;
Willingness and ability to travel
Salary:
Part-time and Full-time Positions available. Pay commensurate with experience
Apply By:12/9/2009
Contact:Gil Melear-Hough
Email:gil@cleanenergy.org
Mailing:
Send a cover letter, resume and three references, including salary requirements to Gil Melear-Hough: gil@cleanenergy.org. Please include the job title in your email subject.
Posted By: KBrasher
| WATERFOWL RESEARCH ASSISTANT | Mississippi | 8/28/2009 | + |
Categorized Under:
Organization:Mississippi State University
Location:various, Mississippi
Job Description:
WATERFOWL RESEARCH ASSISTANT- to assist in an experiment evaluating the effect of hunting frequency on waterfowl harvest, habitat use, hunter satisfaction at Wildlife Management Areas (WMA) in Mississippi. Duties include performing bag checks of waterfowl harvested by hunters, bird surveys and behavioral observations, hunter interviews, data entry, equipment maintenance, and other duties associated with the project. Approximate dates of employment are 1 Dec. 2009 to 31 Jan. 2010 (possibly a few weeks longer). Salary is approximately $1,500/month and housing will be provided at a WMA.
Applicants must have a legal, current driver’s license, excellent waterfowl identification skills (in hand and flight), ability to operate ATVs, trucks, and trailers, work amidst inclement weather, and in a waterfowl-hunting environment. Send cover letter, resume, and references to Elizabeth St. James, Graduate Research Assistant, Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, Box 9690, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS 39762, email: estjames@cfr.msstate.edu, cell: 810-278-2037. Email correspondence is preferred. Position is open until filled.
Skills:
Applicants must have a legal, current driver’s license, excellent waterfowl identification skills (in hand and flight), ability to operate ATVs, trucks, and trailers, work amidst inclement weather, and in a waterfowl-hunting environment.
Salary:
Salary is approximately $1,500/month and housing will be provided at a WMA.
Apply By:12/1/2009
Contact:Elizabeth St. James
Phone:810.278.2037
Email:estjames@cfr.msstate.edu
Mailing:
Elizabeth St. James,
Graduate Research Assistant,
Department of Wildlife and Fisheries,
Box 9690,
Mississippi State, MS 39762
Posted By: A. Wiseman
| Ph. D. Assistantship | Mississippi | 8/20/2009 | + |
Categorized Under:
Organization:Department of Wildlife & Fisheries
Location:Mississippi State, Mississippi
Job Description:
Project Title: Effects of biomass production on wildlife and plant
communities in intensively managed pine forests of east-central Mississippi
Responsibilities: Evaluate habitat and wildlife response (primarily
birds) to switchgrass production and biomass removal in intensively
managed pine forests. Student will be responsible for conducting field
work (bird counts, nest searches, sampling other vertebrates, and
vegetation sampling), supervising field technicians, assisting with
supervision of a M.S. student, analyzing data, and preparing technical
reports and peer-reviewed publications. Transportation and housing in
the field will be provided. There is also potential to serve as teaching
assistant for ornithology courses.
Starting Date: August 15, 2009 – 1 May 2010 (flexible and negotiable)
Closing Date: Until position is filled.
Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity affirmative action
employer.
Required Education:
M.S. in wildlife ecology, wildlife management, or
related field.
Required Experience:
Applicant must be willing to work under a wide range of
inclement conditions (cold and hot) in the presence of biting insects and poisonous snakes, sometimes for 24-hour periods. Experience with birds is strongly desired. Experience with other vertebrate communities
and working in southern pine forests is also desired. Student must be willing to work cooperatively with other students on related projects.
Salary:
Starting $21,000 per annum plus complete waiver of tuition fees.
Apply By:5/15/2010
Contact:Dr. Sam Riffell
Phone:662-325-0392
Email:sriffell@cfr.msstate.edu
Mailing:
Inquiries: Inquiry emails are welcomed and should be directed to Dr. Sam Riffell (Co-Project Leader) at sriffell@cfr.msstate.edu.
Application: Submit: 1) transcript(s) and GRE scores (unofficial copies
fine initially), 2) vita, 3) contact information for 3 references, and
4) letter of application which (a) describes your interest in the
position, (b) describes your career goals, and (c) details your work or
educational experience that is most relevant to this position.
To: Dr. Sam Riffell, Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, Box 9690,
Mississippi State, MS 39762-9690 USA
Posted By: Sam Riffell
| Ph. D. Assistantship | Mississippi | 8/20/2009 | + |
Categorized Under:
Organization:Department of Wildlife & Fisheries
Location:Mississippi State, Mississippi
Job Description:
Ph. D. Research Assistantship
Native Warm-Season Grass Pastures for Livestock, Wildlife & Ecosystem Services
This is a multi-disciplinary project to evaluate native warm season grasses as both forage and wildlife habitat in the Southeast. Collaborators include faculty from Wildlife and Fisheries, Plant and Soil Sciences, and Animal Science. Successful applicant will have the opportunity to collaborate on studies involving pollinators, predators, forage quality, animal health, plant diversity, carbon sequestration and biofuel potential.
Responsibilities: Evaluate breeding bird response to grazing treatments on experimental pastures in the Black Prairie region of northeast Mississippi. Student will be responsible for conducting field work (bird counts, nest searches, sampling other vertebrates, and vegetation sampling), supervising field technicians, assisting with various master’s student projects, analyzing data, and preparing technical reports and peer-reviewed publications. There is also potential to serve as teaching assistant for ornithology courses.
Starting Date: August 2010 or January 2011
Closing Date: Until position is filled.
Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity affirmative action
employer.
Required Education:
M.S. in biology, wildlife ecology, wildlife management, or related field.
Required Experience:
Experience with birds is strongly desired, especially counting and nest monitoring techniques.
Skills:
Passion for integrating wildlife objectives into productive agricultural systems. Student must be able to work as part of an integrated team and be willing to work cooperatively with other students on related projects.
Salary:
Starting $21,000 per annum plus complete waiver of tuition fees.
Apply By:1/1/2011
Contact:Dr. Sam Riffell
Phone:662-325-0392
Email:sriffell@cfr.msstate.edu
Mailing:
Inquiry emails are welcomed and should be directed to Dr. Sam Riffell (Co-Project Leader, sriffell@cfr.msstate.edu) or Dr. Wes Burger (Co-Project Leader, wburger@cfr.msstate.edu).
Application: Submit: 1) transcript(s) and GRE scores (unofficial copies fine initially), 2) vita, 3) contact information for 3 references, and 4) letter of application which (a) describes your interest in the position, (b) describes your career goals, and (c) details your work or educational experience that is most relevant to this position.
To: Dr. Sam Riffell, Department of Wildlife & Fisheries, Box 9690, Mississippi State, MS 39762
Posted By: Sam Riffell
| Research Hydrologist | Mississippi | 8/10/2009 | + |
Categorized Under:
Organization:USDA Forest Service
Location:Starkville, Mississippi
Job Description:
The Center for Bottomland Hardwoods Research consists of 17 permanent scientists representing many scientific disciplines and is dispersed in three locations in Mississippi and one in Arkansas at: the Unit’s headquarters in the Southern Hardwoods Laboratory in Stoneville; the Stream Ecology Laboratory in Oxford; Mississippi State University; and in Hot Springs, AR.
The employee will plan and conduct research to better understand the interconnectivity of hydrologic cycles for landscapes that include mixed uses, such as forestry, agriculture, and urban environments in order to help resolve controversial resource conflicts in the Lower Mississippi Alluvial Valley region. Key duties of the position include:
Required Education:
A Ph.D. degree in forest hydrology or a related scientific discipline or equivalent graduate degree is required.
Required Experience:
See Description!
Skills:
Candidates must be a United States citizen.
Apply By:11/27/2009
Contact:Dr. Ted Leininger
Phone:(662) 686-3178
Email:tleininger@fs.fed.us
Posted By: Dr. Ted Leininger