Scouting for work in wildlife or fisheries science?
Stick around. You've reached a vantage point.
As a former field biologist who has worked her way around
the country, I know where to "go for the goods" when it comes to employment
opportunities, and I'd love to help you land a job you love. I'll round up
new announcements each week, and I'll post 5 findings here every Wednesday.
Whether you're a newbie technician or a seasoned
professional, you're likely to find a lead worth following.
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| Photo by Chelsi Hornbaker / USFWS |
JOB LISTINGS
Employer: Kauai Humane Society
Location: Kauai, Hawaii
Basic Requirements: College degree at
an accredited university in biology/wildlife. Master's degree preferred. Hands-on
experience/training with seabird handling and rehabilitation, with application
of Endangered Species Act if possible. Previous experience managing a wildlife
program. A banding resume including at least 100 seabirds or waterbirds. Experience
in report writing particularly for federal and state agencies. Experience
working with native Hawaii avifauna preferred.
Duration: Permanent
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Title: Herpetofauna
and Small Mammal Crew Leader
Employer: Missouri
Dept. of Conservation via the University of Missouri
Location: Current River and Peck Ranch
Conservation Areas, Missouri
Basic Requirements: B.S. in ecology,
conservation biology, environmental science, natural resource management, fish
and wildlife biology, or a related field. Preference will be given to
applicants who have completed college coursework in vertebrate biology,
herpetology, and mammalogy, and have field experience in amphibian, reptile and
small mammal trapping.
Duration: 6-12 Months
Application Deadline: September 1, 2012
Job Title: Fisheries
Biologist
Employer: HDR
Engineering, Inc.
Location: Sacramento,
CA
Basic Requirements: Bachelors degree (BS) in Biology or related field.
Graduate Degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) preferred. 4+ years minimum experience with
biological/environmental projects. Understanding
of salmonid biology/ecology and west coast fishery management issues. Knowledge of data collection, interpretation, reduction,
analysis, and presentation; working knowledge of CEQA, NEPA, and ESA desirable.
Duration: Permanent
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Employer: University of Washington
Location: NE Cascade Mtns of Washington
State
Basic Requirements: Basic outdoor
wilderness experience (e.g. field work, strenuous hiking, and/or backpacking).
Navigating with a GPS, compass and map in rough terrain. Adaptability to
rigorous/unexpected field conditions; willingness to use chainsaws and operate
snowmobiles. Willingness to live in close quarters with others. A positive attitude
and a strong work ethic.
Duration: SUMMER 2012 (June 27-Sept.
17), FALL 2012 (Sept. 15-Dec. 21), WINTER 2013 (Jan. 3-March 16) **Ideal
applicants will be available for 2+ seasons**
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Employer: U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service
Location: Lakewood, CO
Basic Requirements: Professional and
scientific work in providing guidance to managers at multiple levels in the
proper use and interpretation of results from biological research, analysis and
investigation. This includes the collection and interpretation of
biological and habitat data and the development of methods and techniques to
analyze information using spatial analysis techniques and GIS computer
processes.
Duration: Permanent
Application Deadline: June 25, 2012
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