The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is hiring an Environmental Education Specialist at Oil Creek State Park. The individual in this role will be accountable for overseeing every aspect of environmental education, recreation, and interpretive programs and activities at Oil Creek State Park. You will be responsible for strategizing, creating, organizing, and delivering environmental and historical education, recreation programming, and interpretive programs and activities for various visitor groups. These programs may consist of guided walks, audio-visual presentations, tours, campfire programs, and field learning activities that revolve around state-developed themes centered on natural history, historic and cultural events, and environmental concerns.
Deadline to apply is May 17, 2024.
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Posted: May 9, 2024 · Leave a Comment
Biological Science Technician
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is has multiple Biological Science Technician positions available in Coventry or Berlin counties in Vermont. In this position you will help the District Supervisor, rabies Biologist, and other field staff perform a variety of tasks to help resolve wildlife conflicts, protect threatened and endangered species, assist with rabies management, provide technical assistance, mitigate bird damage at landfills and airports, and answer the toll-free Rabies Hotline. You’ll assist with data management, record keeping, data entry, field activities, and other office duties.
Deadline to apply is May 21, 2024.
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Posted: May 9, 2024 · Leave a Comment
Biological Science Technician
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is hiring multiple Biological Science Technicians to work in Rutland, Washington, Chittenden, and/or Orleans counties in Vermont. In this position, you will assist the District Supervisor and staff Biologist with administering an integrated wildlife damage management program to resolve a wide spectrum of wildlife conflicts related to bears, birds (Canada goose, turkey, gulls), and threats to human safety. You will help collect disease samples and provide technical assistance. You’ll also assist with data management, record keeping, data entry, field activities, and other office duties.
Deadline to apply is May 21, 2024.
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Posted: May 9, 2024 · Leave a Comment
Fisheries Biologist
The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission is hiring a Fisheries Biologist. Within this role, you will assist in fisheries and angler creel survey design and have responsibility for collecting field data, leading field crews, managing and analyzing data, and drafting reports that document the results of investigations and research.
Deadline to apply is May 21, 2024.
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Posted: May 9, 2024 · Leave a Comment
Park Resource Ranger – Big Elk Creek State Park and White Clay Creek Preserve
The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is hiring a Park Resource Ranger to work at Big Elk Creek State Park and White Clay Creek Preserve. A Park Resource Ranger provides information to park visitors on park facilities, including activities, rules and regulations, policies, procedures, and environmental history, points of interest and nearby state parks. You also will provide proper and efficient emergency care of park visitors, including CPR, First Aid, and search and rescue for lost persons.
Deadline to apply is May 16, 2024.
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Posted: May 9, 2024 · Leave a Comment
Northern Region Chesapeake Bay Community Forestry Specialist
The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is looking to fill the role of Northern Region Chesapeake Bay Community Forestry Specialist. The purpose of this position is to further the goals of the Bureau of Forestry’s Urban & Community Forestry Program, specifically in the northern region of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. This program seeks to educate citizens and increase quality of life for Pennsylvanians in urban/suburban settings through tree planting and tree care work. The urban and community forestry program helps citizens understand the myriad benefits of planting trees, the importance of keeping existing trees in the community healthy, and the value of sufficient tree canopy. The program also encourages and provides outlets for citizens and municipalities to take action to improve their urban and community forest and increase local capacity and trust-building within communities.
Deadline to apply is May 20, 2024.
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Posted: May 9, 2024 · Leave a Comment
Southern Region Chesapeake Bay Community Forestry Specialist
The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is looking to fill the role of Southern Region Chesapeake Bay Community Forestry Specialist. The purpose of this position is to further the goals of the Bureau of Forestry’s Urban & Community Forestry Program, specifically in the northern region of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. This program seeks to educate citizens and increase quality of life for Pennsylvanians in urban/suburban settings through tree planting and tree care work. The urban and community forestry program helps citizens understand the myriad benefits of planting trees, the importance of keeping existing trees in the community healthy, and the value of sufficient tree canopy. The program also encourages and provides outlets for citizens and municipalities to take action to improve their urban and community forest and increase local capacity and trust-building within communities.
Deadline to apply is May 20, 2024.
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Posted: May 9, 2024 · Leave a Comment
Forest Technician
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture is hiring a Forest Technician. Your role will include conducting pest surveys and site assessments in Pennsylvania to detect the Spotted Lanternfly. This will involve contacting property owners to explain survey programs and the need to inspect trees or set traps on their private properties. You will follow specific protocols to place, maintain, and remove survey traps, as well as collect insect specimens and submit them for identification. Additionally, you will visually monitor host plants for signs of target organisms and adhere to data entry protocols provided by headquarters.
Deadline to apply is May 20, 2024.
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Posted: May 6, 2024 · Leave a Comment
Wildlife Biologist
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is hiring a Wildlife Biologist in Columbus, Ohio. In this position you will assist the airport by implementing their wildlife hazard management plan. You’ll acts as the primary contact for wildlife hazard management at the airport including harassment, hazing and removals of hazardous wildlife to reduce the risk to human health and safety for the flying public. You will provide recommendations on habitat modifications and input on project design as it relates to wildlife.
Deadline to apply is May 10, 2024.
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Posted: May 6, 2024 · Leave a Comment
Biological Science Technician
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is hiring a Biological Science Technician to work in Taylor, PA. This position is located within the Pennsylvania Wildlife Services (WS) Program, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The incumbent will be required to perform a variety of tasks requiring a general knowledge of biology, population ecology as it pertains to depredating species management, with special emphasis on white-tailed deer, beaver, gulls, Canada geese, woodchucks, and feral pigeons; agriculture, natural resource, and property damage management; and wildlife damage management.
Deadline to apply is May 15, 2024.
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Posted: May 3, 2024 · Leave a Comment
Environmental Education Specialist – Oil Creek State Park
The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is hiring an Environmental Education Specialist at Oil Creek State Park. The individual in this role will be accountable for overseeing every aspect of environmental education, recreation, and interpretive programs and activities at Oil Creek State Park. You will be responsible for strategizing, creating, organizing, and delivering environmental and historical education, recreation programming, and interpretive programs and activities for various visitor groups. These programs may consist of guided walks, audio-visual presentations, tours, campfire programs, and field learning activities that revolve around state-developed themes centered on natural history, historic and cultural events, and environmental concerns.
Deadline to apply is May 17, 2024.
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