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Any undergraduate student in the College of Forest Resources may apply for an internship for credit. Students who have an open elective may use the internship course as a part of their program. In addition, full semester internships will only be eligible for three credits, given that other requirements are met. Students can only receive credit for one internship during their undergraduate program.

Students are also required to
  • Be juniors or seniors
  • Have an overall GPA of at least 2.50
  • Apply at least two weeks prior to the pre-registration period of the semester
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Supervisory Research Economist Wisconsin 5/26/2023 +
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Categorized Under:

Organization:US Forest Service Forest Products Laboratory

Location:Madison, Wisconsin

Job Description:

The Forest Products Laboratory, a part of Research and Development for the U.S. Forest Service, is announcing a vacancy for a Supervisory Research Economist, GS-0110-13/14/15. The duty station is Madison, Wisconsin.

This position may be filled permanently through use of direct hire authorities or advertised competitively. All respondents will be forwarded the vacancy announcement information once it is advertised in USAJOBS.

The hiring manager is considering use of direct hire authorities available to:

  • Resource Assistants Program Direct Hire Authority (RAP DHA)
  • Veteran’s Recruitment Authority (VRA) • 30% or More Disabled Veteran
  • Individuals with Disabilities (Schedule A)
  • Current federal employees through lateral reassignments

Interested candidates must respond for direct hire consideration. Please follow instructions for responding to this notice and note direct hire authority eligibilities if you have them. To express interest in this position, by close of business June 12, 2023, send the attached form, a cover letter, resume, and documents confirming direct hire eligibility (if applicable) to william.martin2@usda.gov. Please redact personal identifying information from all documents.

Point of Contact

For more information about this position, please contact William A. (Andy) Martin, Assistant Director, william.martin2@usda.gov.

About the Position

This position includes, but is not limited to, the following key activities:

  • Responsible for selecting, defining, and conducting research related to unit.
  • Represents the unit, the laboratory, and the agency in matters related to research work unit such as economic assessments for technologies and provides comprehensive, best available science, life cycle analysis, and statistics.
  • Leads a team of scientist and support staff.
  • Generate original documents (i.e., papers, technical reports) to convey research to the public.
  • Discover and improve knowledge on the economic viability of new technologies.
  • Develop economic assessments of new or alternative technology concepts and the implications of their adoption by industry.
  • Dissemination of research through the generation of original documents (i.e., papers, technical reports) to convey research to the public, collaborators, sponsors, and government officials.

Required Key Skills & Abilities

  • Demonstrated originality related to economics.
  • Understanding of life cycle analysis and statistics.
  • Oral and written communication skills.
  • Organizational skills.
  • Leadership and project / program management.

Other Information of Interest

  • One position(s) will be advertised.
  • The work schedule is Maxi flex.
  • Travel is required occasionally and/or overnight.
  • The Forest Service may use certain incentives and hiring flexibilities, currently offered by the Federal government, to attract highly qualified candidates.

 


Apply By:6/12/2024


Posted By: Kbrasher

Forester Multiple States 5/22/2023 +
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Categorized Under:

Organization:internal Revenue Service

Job Description:

<p><a href="https://www.usajobs.gov/job/726334500">USAJOBS - Job Announcement</a></p>

Required Education:

<p>see link</p>

Required Experience:

<p>see link</p>

Skills:

<p>see link</p>

Salary:

<p>$98,486 - $158,432 (GS 13)</p>


Apply By:3/18/2024

Phone:see link

Email:see link


Posted By: David Senn

Natural Resources Technician Mississippi 4/10/2023 +
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Categorized Under:

Organization:Colorado State University (CSU) Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (CEMML)

Location:Columbus, Mississippi

Job Description:

POSITION
One Natural Resources Technician (Seasonal Worker, Full-time, 40 hours/week) position is available with the Colorado State University (CSU) Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (CEMML). This position will provide support to the natural resources program at Columbus Air Force Base (AFB), Mississippi. The intent of this position is to provide the successful applicant with exposure to careers in military lands management and natural resources work experience. The technician will contribute to conservation and management efforts at Columbus AFB and learn about the regulatory framework and importance of managing natural resources on Department of Defense lands. Successful candidates will gain entry-level experience on a range of habitat and wildlife management projects under mentorship with natural resource managers at Columbus AFB. Military affiliation is not required to apply for this position.

ORGANIZATION
CEMML
CEMML is a research, education, and service unit within the Warner College of Natural Resources at CSU. CEMML applies the latest and most appropriate science to promote the sustainable management of natural and cultural resources on Department of Defense (DoD) and other public lands. We provide technical support, conduct applied research, and offer career development and learning opportunities to support resource stewardship. We collaborate with our sponsors and other CSU departments to resolve complex environmental issues, leaving a legacy of science-based decisions that sustain our resources for future generations.

To learn more about CEMML’s contributions to land management, our mission, vision, and values, please visit http://www.cemml.colostate.edu/.

Position Duty Station: Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi
Columbus AFB is a 4,900-acre United State military installation found eight miles north of Columbus, Mississippi. The installation is tasked with training, equipping, and organizing world-class pilots for international military operations. Columbus AFB’s Environmental Flight is an award winning program that is responsible for ensuring the sustainable management of the base’s undeveloped land, which includes over 180 acres of wetlands, 1,200 acres of commercial forests, and a two-acre lake. The primary focuses for the program include wetlands monitoring and management, forest management, erosion control, water quality management, and threatened and endangered species management. These responsibilities also extend to the 1,080-acre Shuqualak Auxiliary Airfield which is found 50 miles south of the installation.

To learn more about Columbus AFB and its mission, visit https://www.columbus.af.mil/.

RESPONSIBILITIES
The Natural Resources Technician will provide support to Columbus AFB’s natural resources program through a variety of invasives species, threatened and endangered species, and wetlands management projects. Invasive species management tasks will mainly consist of GPS mapping and field surveys, and may include GIS work in the office using collected data. Threatened and endangered species tasks will support snapping turtle and bat management, through the collection of water samples and the maintenance of bat boxes respectively. Finally, the wetlands work will produce wetland delineations using field surveys with GPS equipment. Once hired, the technician will be provided with safety training for operating ATVs. A majority of the work will be conducted outdoors, and will entail working alongside other technicians/managers and/or independently, as necessary. CEMML and Columbus AFB will provide the necessary personal protective equipment. The varied management, monitoring, and mapping tasks associated with this position will provide excellent, entry-level experience into the field of natural resource management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Must be physically capable of working independently in remote outdoor locations for long periods of time under hot weather conditions. Field activities may include conducting surveys, maintaining mapping equipment, and collecting biological data. These actions will require frequent walking, lifting, pulling, and kneeling.
  • Pursuing a B.S. in a natural resources-, environmental compliance-, or ecosystem science-related field.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license for operating federal vehicles, including cars and ATVs.
  • Must be able to pass a federal background investigation to obtain a Department of Defense Installation Access Pass.
  • The successful candidate must demonstrate U.S. employment eligibility; CEMML will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

  • B.S. in a natural resources-, environmental compliance-, or ecosystem science-related field.
  • Experience using GPS equipment in the field
  • Experience using GIS software, including ArcGIS or ArcGIS Pro
  • Experience operating ATVs • Experience with wildlife or vegetation field surveys
  • Experience using hand tools

PAY RATE
Pay rate is $35,000-$37,000 annual and the work period will not exceed 140 working days.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
Employee Benefit information can be found on HR’s Website at https://hr.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/25/2021/02/benefits-summary-hourly.pdf and https://hr.colostate.edu/current-employees/benefits/.

APPLICATION
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications in the announcement to be considered for hire. Applicants can view other positions that are available in the open pool and start their application at: https://cemml.colostate.edu/cemml-early-career-development-program/.

Applicants will upload each of the items below individually as a Word Document (.doc), PDF (.pdf), or Rich Text Format (.rtf). Please note that incomplete applications cannot be considered. Please remove social security numbers and birthdates from application materials. A complete application consists of:

  1. Statement of Qualifications (one-page letter addressing each qualification described in the announcement) uploaded in the ‘Cover Letter’ slot.
  2. Resume
  3. Transcripts uploaded in the ‘Unofficial Transcripts’ or ‘Official Transcripts’ (optional) slot
  4. . References – please include within your application contact information for 3 professional references including at least one supervisor. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates

BACKGROUND CHECK
Colorado State University is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, criminal history, national sex offender search and motor vehicle history.

Beginning Monday, August 16, 2021, CSU has mandated vaccinations against COVID-19. Faculty and staff are required to submit their vaccine status or declare an exemption. More information about the vaccination mandate can be found on the CSU COVID-19 Information & Resources site at: https://covid.colostate.edu/.

Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services.

The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715, titleix@colostate.edu.

The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, oeo@colostate.edu.

The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, oeo@colostate.edu.

Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education.

See a complete listing of open CEMML positions at http://www.cemml.colostate.edu.


Apply By:7/10/2023


Posted By: KBrasher

Post-doctoral Research Associate - Aquaculture Production and Market Research Mississippi 4/6/2023 +
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Categorized Under:

Organization:Mississippi state University

Location:Stoneville, Mississippi

Job Description:

Appointment: Twelve months (100% Research); renewed contingent upon availability of funds.

Job description: This project will focus on developing enterprise budgets for various US aquaculture sectors such as catfish, oysters, crayfish, tilapia, baitfish, and other sectors. Additionally, the project also will quantify the economic contribution of the US aquaculture sector along with identifying supply chain functions and market spread. Other specific works include the development of financial planning models for domestic aquaculture sectors and identifying economic risk factors.

Personal Characteristics: The successful candidate should be dependable and enjoy working on both production and market research data. She/he should have a keen interest in learning the scientific approach to stakeholder problems. The researcher must be able to develop effective working relationships with fellow scientists, research staff, students, and administrative staff at the Center. The applicant who has an interest or has demonstrated a productive research and publication record will be given preference.

Required Education:

Qualifications: A Ph.D. degree in Agricultural
Economics/Applied Economics focusing on farm management economics is preferred.
Ability to develop enterprise budgets is a primary qualification for this
research work. Candidate should have U.S. legal work authorization.

Required Experience:

Duties and Responsibilities: The successful
candidate will perform research duties assigned by the economist leading the
project. The candidate will be responsible for the daily management of production
data. These duties include managing primary datasets obtained from farms as
well as third-party market data with utmost care to data confidentiality and
privacy. Advanced data analytic skills in MATLAB, STATA, GAMS, SAS, or R will
be preferred. The successful candidate should be willing and able to assist
graduate students with their research work

Skills:

Research skills in areas of production economics, farm management and econometrics will be given preference.

Salary:

Salary: Commensurate with experience +
university-allowed benefits


Apply By:7/6/2023

Phone:8704896679

Email:gkk27@msstate.edu

Mailing:

Ganesh Kumar
Associate Research Professor
Thad Cochran National Warmwater Aquaculture Center
Delta Research and Extension Center
Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Aquaculture
Mississippi State University
127 Experiment Station Road
P.O. Box 197
Stoneville, Mississippi-38776, USA


Posted By: ganesh karunakaran

Timber Manager Alabama 4/2/2023 +
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Categorized Under:

Organization:Bottomland Holdings LLC

Location:Tuscaloosa , Alabama

Job Description:

<p>Bottomland Holdings LLC is a land management company based in Coker, AL. Holdings include forestland in Tuscaloosa and Pickens Counties in Alabama, and Haralson County, GA. Established hunting clubs lease the land, and one farmer leases a farm plot. I am looking to hire a forester who would walk the land lines, asses timber health, maintain contact with lessees, and maintain established leases.</p>

Required Education:

<p>Forestry degree</p>

Required Experience:

<p>Forestry skills, ability to navigate GIS websites and Platt books, ability to walk the properties, ability to recognize timber health and any problems that may arise.&nbsp;</p>

Skills:

<p>General forestry, good communication skills, ability to negotiate leases, and maintain working relationships with hunting clubs/lessees.&nbsp;</p>

Salary:

<p>10% commission on lease payments brokered by applicant.&nbsp;</p>


Apply By:9/1/2023

Phone:205-310-4390

Email:bottomland.holdings@gmail.com

Mailing:

<p>13871 Lake Elledge Road, Coker, AL 35452</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>


Posted By: Celesta C. Riner