Responsibilities: The successful applicants will work under the supervision of the states Sea Turtle Program Coordinator and will be responsible for the daily monitoring of sea turtle nesting on Ossabaw and Sapelo Islands. Activities will include locating and marking all sea turtle nests, relocating threatened nests, assessing hatching success, assisting in the lethal removal of nest predators, and monitoring for stranded turtles. Other duties will include maintenance of vehicles, 4-wheelers, and other assigned equipment. Work may be performed at night, during weekends, or in very difficult field conditions.

START DATE: May 1, 2010 (negotiable but no later than May 15)

END DATE: October 1, 2010

Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications:

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Candidates must have some knowledge of general biology and biological data collection techniques; and, experience with computer databases.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Completion of at least one high school level course of at least one-year duration in biology.

Preferred Qualifications:

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Preference will be given to applicants who possess a Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university in wildlife biology, ecology, zoology or related field.
Salary: $ 8.00 hr/ 40 hrs. week
Last Date to apply: March 19, 2010
Website: www.gadnr.org
Contact: Mark Dodd
E-mail: Mark.Dodd@dnr.state.ga.us(Preferred)
Phone: 912-280-6892

Job Type: more than 1 of these
Opportunity location: Minneapolis – St. Paul

Closing date (if specified): 1 Apr 2010

Opportunity Description:

Great River Greening is a non-profit environmental restoration organization whose mission is to lead and restore community-based restoration of natural areas and open spaces. We are accepting applications for a Seasonal Restoration Technician position. The Restoration Technician implements restoration and ecological management activities on public and private sites throughout the Twin Cities metropolitan area as a member of a small crew.

Main Function: Implement ecologically based management plans, including restoration of ecological systems, exotic species removal, landscape installation, site maintenance and the facilitation of volunteer events.

Responsibilities :
• Assist Field Coordinator and Project Managers with volunteer events involving plant installation and exotic species removal.
• Work alongside volunteers, contractors, community and schools groups and work with other crews.
• Perform restoration site preparation, exotic species removal, native seed collection and processing.
• Maintain garage, equipment, nursery and other supplies in addition to other field related tasks as needed.
• Represent Great River Greening at volunteer events and when interacting with public and private landowners.

More Detailed Description:
• Planting trees, shrubs, grasses and forbs with hand and power tools (shovels, trowels, and augers).
• Loading and unloading trees, brush, and various field related equipment, from water pumps, track vehicles, and ATVs.
• Maintenance of past and present sites, including watering, weeding, and evaluation.
• Using chainsaw and brush saw.
• Applying herbicide with hand and back pack sprayers.
• Controlled burning, including site preparation, working on the line and mop up.
• Brush hauling, stacking, chipping & burning.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:
• This position is physically demanding and typically requires 8-10 hours/day working at times in difficult terrain, under adverse field conditions and during inclement weather. The work often requires repetitive actions such as squatting, bending, kneeling, lifting, hiking, carrying and using tools and equipment for extended periods of time.
• May be subjected to moving mechanical parts, light to heavy duty machinery, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, chemicals, and intense noises.
• Must be able to safely drive full-size crew extended cab ¾ ton pickup with trailer fully loaded for local and regional travel in all weather conditions, for up to 4 hours per day.

Qualifications:
• Plant identification (both native and exotic) and their related communities.
• Skilled in native and/or traditional landscape installation and management.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills – expected to keep detailed field records.
• Valid Minnesota driver’s license required; ability to pass Greening’s safe driver background check.
• Ability to pass MN DOT commercial truck license requirements
• Good safety record
• Possess or ability to pass MN pesticide applicators license (Sections A&E)
• Possess or ability to pass First Aid/CPR training
• Ability to work outdoors on steep and hilly terrain and thick underbrush
• Ability to team-lift 100 pounds
• Able to work up to 10 hours at a time (periodically to 12 hours, including some Saturdays) on strenuous manual labor tasks.
• Able to do physically demanding manual labor for extended periods of time.
• Able to take directions and follow detailed instructions, as well as ability to make adjustments in field when it represents the interest of Greening.
• Should be a self starter and motivated individual.
• Able to work safely.

Preferred:
• Chainsaw, power tools and/or small engine experience.
• Prescribed burn training and experience
• CPR/First Aid training
• Experience with ecological BMP’s and bioengineering practices.

Position Duration: Full Time and Part Time Seasonal, approximately April 5 to November 24.

Compensation: $10.00 – $12.00 per hour depending on experience and qualifications

For more info, contact:

Please send resume with cover letter and references to:
via email to operations@greatrivergreening.org
or
Todd Rexine, Operations Manager
Great River Greening
35 West Water Street, Suite 201
Saint Paul, MN 55107

Conservation Biology-

http://conbio.org/jobs

Texas A & M JOb Board

http://wfsc.tamu.edu/jobboard/

ECOLOG Listserv - (I suggest selecting the digest option for this, or you will receive all the posts individually)

https://listserv.umd.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=ecolog-l&A=1

Job Type: full-time permanent position
Opportunity location: Located at Khao Kheow Open Zoo; approx 2h east of Bangkok.

Closing date (if specified): 1 Jan 2010

Opportunity Description:

Thailand Clouded Leopard Consortium seeks a hands-on manager to oversee all aspects of a Thailand-based captive breeding and research project for clouded leopards at the Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chonburi, Thailand. Duties include but are not limited to daily care and maintenance of animal collection, facilities and equipment, supervision of staff, public relations and budget oversight. Must have at least a BA/BS in Zoology/Biology (or related field) and also experience working with exotic cats. Excellent problem solving skills, good common sense, attention to detail, infinite patience and a good sense of humor are key. Superior candidates will have previous overseas project management experience preferably in Asia. Handraising skills as well as the ability to work in and adapt quickly to foreign languages and environments a plus. Excellent command of English is required. This would be an ideal opportunity for a couple (or two people) of similar backgrounds and experience. Salary $20,000/yr. Housing, food, vehicle, roundtrip airfare annually and most in-county project expenses provided. Send letter of intent, resume and 3 references. Start date no later than May 1, 2010.

For more info, contact:

send application to JoGayle Howard
cloudedleopard44@gmail.com

SUMMER 2010 RESEARCH PROGRAM IN ECOLOGY

ASSISTANT PROGRAM COORDINATOR/
RESIDENT ADVISOR
(14-week position available beginning May 17, 2010)

For fourteen weeks in May-August 2010, twenty college-age students will
join dozens of visiting and staff scientists at Harvard Forest in
researching the effects of natural and human disturbances on forest
ecosystems. The Program Assistant works closely with the Forest
Administrator in organizing the various educational components to the
summer program. S/he lives with the students in Fisher and/or Raup House,
providing the information, advising, support and discipline required to
create a hospitable academic environment.

Duties and Responsibilities
Assist with two-day student orientation, May 24-25
Coordinate weekly evening workshops and seminars
Hold weekly house meetings
Organize student committees (recycling, graduate school, social, etc.)
Inform students of Harvard Forest activities, policies, and expectations
Organize a day-long career workshop and Summer Student Symposium in mid-
August
Work with Forest Administrator to resolve student issues
Work on various tasks as needed to facilitate administrative and research
projects

Required Skills, Training and Experience
Excellent listening, negotiation, organizational, and problem solving
skills required
Strong writing, organizational, telephone, and computer skills
Work independently with moderate supervision
Comfortable with performing a variety of tasks simultaneously
Previous experience working with ethnically and culturally diverse
population preferred

Time Commitment and Compensation
Compensation is $12.50/hour for 40 hours per week plus free room and board
for 14 weeks (May 17 to August 20, 2010). The Assistant has a private
room, office space with computer and access to Forest vehicles. The
position is flexible and accommodations for a variety of situations are
possible.

Application
Please send a cover letter, resume and up to three letters of
recommendation via email or USPS mail to the address below. Applications
will be accepted until the position is filled. Additional information
about Harvard Forest and the summer program is available at

http://harvardforest.fas.harvard.edu

For questions, please contact:

Edythe Ellin, Director of Administration Telephone (978) 724-
3302
Harvard Forest Fax (978) 724-3595
324 N. Main Street Email hfapps@fas.harvard.edu
Petersham, MA 01366 Website
harvardforest.fas.harvard.edu

Research Technician II, Georgia Coastal Ecosystems Long-Term Ecological
Research Program.

The Georgia Coastal Ecosystems LTER program seeks a Research Technician
II to be based at the UGA Marine Institute on Sapelo Island, Georgia. =
The selected individual will work with 3 other technicians supporting =
the GCE LTER project (gce-lter.marsci.uga.edu/lter/

Biological Technician II Candidate must have the proven ability to follow written field sampling and laboratory protocols, perform routine sample processing, and enter and summarize data using spreadsheets and word processing software on a personal computer (IBM-PC compatible). Field work for this position will be physically demanding and so the successful candidate will be willing to work away from home for days at a time under adverse weather conditions. Laboratory processing of data will involve entering data into spreadsheets, processing tissues for molecular and histopathological analyses, using image analysis to measure structures within tissue and so may be tedious but exacting. The successful candidate must be able to work independently and communicate proactively with the task manager to identify and resolve sampling issues to assure that resulting data are of the highest quality and that project deadlines are met.

General Tasks: 1. Perform field sampling and laboratory analyses in support of research activities in the Fish Health Branch of the Leetown Science Center investigating potential impacts of point and nonpoint contaminant sources on general and reproductive fish health.

Major duties include: 1) Field tissue collection and processing of biological samples. 2) Routine processing and analysis of biological samples such as molecular and histological analyses on samples. 2. Comply with field and laboratory procedures and protocols as specified by the Task Manager. 3. Enter data, using personal computers running spreadsheet and word processing software including the creation and manipulation of files. All data will be copied onto computer files. 4. Maintain government work space and equipment in clean working condition and report any problems to the Task Manager as soon as possible. Accurate paper files are also to be maintained for the duration of the project.

Education and Degree Requirement: BS in Biology, Ecology, or Fisheries Science with at least 1 year of germane experience, or Masters Degree in the aforementioned sciences.

Pay: $23.50/hour plus $3.24 per hour if medical health benefits are waived. Other benefits: Paid Federal Holidays, 10 days paid vacation, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance IAP Worldwide Services is an equal opportunity employer.