[Jpjobs] FW: [FellowsCareers] DC Marine Conservation Job List, multiple locations
Collins, Margaret
MCollins at nas.edu
Tue Aug 21 09:48:22 EDT 2012
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From: Cynthia R Robinson [crobinso at aaas.org]
Sent: Friday, August 17, 2012 2:19 PM
To: FellowsCareers at listserv.aaas.org
Subject: [FellowsCareers] DC Marine Conservation Job List, multiple locations
This week's openings:
Research Wildlife Biologist/Ecologist, USGS
Post Doctoral Associate, University of Miami
Fishery Management Specialist, NOAA
Director of Great Lakes Washington Program, Northeast-Midwest Institute
Sr. Communications Specialist, WWF
Staff Attorney, NRDC
Science Fellow, NRDC
Assistant/Associate Professor and Extension Fisheries Specialist, Texas A&M University
Environmental Specialist I (Environmental Educator OPS), Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve
Regional Marine Conservation Coordinator, WWF Guianas
Environmental Education Collaborative Director, NatureBridge
Early Career Fellowships, Center for Ocean Solutions
Marine Ecology Research Technician, Montana State University
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Research Wildlife Biologist/Ecologist, USGS
Anchorage, AK
As a Research Wildlife Biologist or Research Ecologist with the U.S. Geological Survey, Alaska Science Center, some of your specific duties will include:
•Serve as Project Leader, responsible for leading and conducting research on the sea otter and the nearshore marine ecosystem.
•Develops new marine animal study techniques, and formulates novel and diverse approaches to complex marine animal ecology problems.
•Publishes original research in peer-reveiwed journals, and presents results of research at scientific meetings.
Research may be conducted in vast and remote regions of Alaska. Field work is performed in rugged, remote terrains with severe wind, cold, and snow even during summer. Lifting and carrying heavy equipment various distances over rugged terrain is required. There may be no roads to field sites; transportation may include helicopter, fixed-wing aircraft, or small boat. Field work may be conducted on such aircraft or watercraft. Field work is conducted in areas with wild animals, and firearms are typically carried for self-defense.
http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/323684500
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Post Doctoral Associate, University of Miami
Miami, FL
The Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Studies (CIMAS) of the University of Miami, Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, invites applicants for a Postdoctoral Associate position in Marine Biology and Fisheries. This position is situated at the NOAA Fisheries Southeast Fisheries Science Center Protected Resources and Biodiversity Division located in Miami, FL.
We seek a postdoctoral researcher to join our group and oversee a project on the impacts of shipping noise and ship-strike mitigation on North Atlantic right whales along the southeast US Atlantic coast. The incumbent will collect and analyze passive acoustic monitoring data, characterize ship noise in right whale calving and migratory habitats and use passive acoustic monitoring tools to improve strategies for ship-strike mitigation.
http://um.hodesiq.com/job_detail.asp?JobID=3097407&user_id=&ViewAll
(Position #045304
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Fishery Management Specialist, NOAA
Juneau, AK
NMFS Alaska Region, Sustainable Fisheries Division will be recruiting soon to hire up to two Fishery Management Specialists (ZA 301, band 2 or 3 – GS 9 through GS 12 equivalent) to be located in Juneau, Alaska.
The job announcement will be posted on USAJobs (USAJobs.gov) within the next few weeks and will only be open for seven days. This short recruitment period is intended to speed the hiring process. We encourage all interested parties to monitor the USAJobs website regularly.
The successful applicants will serve as member of a regulatory management branch of the Sustainable Fisheries Division. Duties will include:
• analyzing information affecting management of the federally-managed groundfish, halibut, and shellfish fisheries off Alaska and assessing the effects of alternative proposed management approaches;
• developing and coordinating the review, approval and implementation of amendments to fishery management plans (FMPs) and implementing regulations;
• preparing written drafts of FMP amendments, regulatory amendments, and associated documentation as necessary to comply with current regional and national procedures;
• writing responses to letters from the public or to requests from NMFS Headquarters for information regarding fisheries resource management off Alaska; and
• providing oral presentations at the North Pacific Fishery Management Council meetings, agency staff meetings, or public workshops on proposed fishery management measures and their implementation.
Examples of some of the duties for these positions include developing and implementing management programs for Alaska’s catch share programs, and the Groundfish and Halibut Observer Program. Excellent writing and communication skills are essential and project management experience within a team environment is desirable.
Please make sure you provide a resume, transcripts, and other information specified on the USAJobs announcement.
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Director of Great Lakes Washington Program, Northeast-Midwest Institute
Washington, DC
The Northeast-Midwest Institute (NEMWI) seeks a director for its Great Lakes Washington Program (GLWP). Funded by grants from the Joyce and Mott Foundations, the GLWP serves to inform and energize the bi-partisan and bi-cameral Congressional Great Lakes Task Forces to facilitate bipartisan action to address critical Great Lakes regional issues, especially ecological restoration, older cities revitalization, and sustainable economic growth and transportation. GLWP activities include actively researching emerging federal policy issues and options; serving as a liaison among sectors and stakeholders, levels of government, and federal agencies and elected officials in Washington, DC; and providing information to Great Lakes Task Force member offices on legislative, policy, and budgetary matters relevant to the Great Lakes via reports, face-to-face meetings and balanced briefings. He/she also helps coordinate, on behalf of NEMWI, Great Lakes relevant activities in Washington, DC, across parties, sectors, and stakeholder groups.
http://www.nemw.org/index.php/news-archive/328--nemwi-position-description-director-of-great-lakes-washington-program-
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Sr. Communications Specialist, WWF
Jakarta, Indonesia
World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the world’s leading conservation organization, seeks a Senior Communications Specialist to be posted at the CTSP (Coral Triangle Support Partnership) Regional Program Office in Jakarta, Indonesia. As part of the US Support to the Coral Triangle Initiative, CTSP is a project supported by the US Agency for International Development (USAID).
The Senior Communications Specialist will manage and execute communication efforts to strategically engage with stakeholders and audiences about the work and impact of Coral Triangle Support Partnership (CTSP); its achievements to date; and its expected outcomes. He/she will also communicate about the relationship of CTSP to the following entities: US Support for the Coral Triangle Initiative (USCTI); the Regional Plan of Action and National Plans of Action, and the Coral Triangle Initiative on Coral Reefs, Fisheries, and Food Security (CTI-CFF). He/she will also link communications with Monitoring and Evaluation efforts. He/she will ensure that CTSP interacts and cooperates with other USCTI implementing partners, USAID Missions, and other development partners on key messaging about the Coral Triangle Initiative and USCTI contributions to its success. The work of this position drives the overall success of CTSP’s communications.
http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/careers/jobs.html
(Position #12139)
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Staff Attorney, NRDC
Santa Monica, CA
The attorney will work on both marine mammal protection (70%) and Southern California ecosystem (30%) issues. This position involves: Litigating new and existing cases, administrative advocacy, campaign initiatives, legislative analysis, lobbying, and working with environmental organizations and coalitions. As part of the Marine Mammal Protection Project, the attorney will litigate cases involving endangered species, habitats and emergent threats to marine mammals; advocate for marine mammal protection before administrative agencies and government officials; and participate in cutting-edge, public campaigns for the preservation of these species. As part of the Southern California Ecosystems Project, the attorney will work to challenge proposed and existing transportation, infrastructure, and development projects that threaten wildlife habitat and open space, and to promote sustainable land use and transportation practices and policies in support of NRDC’s strategic goals of fostering sustainable communities and saving wildlife and wild places.
https://nrdc-openhire.silkroad.com/epostings/index.cfm?fuseaction=app.jobinfo&jobid=127&company_id=16427&source=ONLINE&JobOwner=992370&bycountry=0&bystate=1&bylocation=NULL&keywords=&byCat=NULL&tosearch=yes
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Science Fellow, NRDC
NRDC has an opening beginning in September 2012 for a two-year, full-time Science Fellow. The Fellow will be located for at least one year in NRDC’s San Francisco or New York offices.
During the two-year fellowship, the Fellow will also participate in activities related to NRDC’s Science Center and receive additional guidance and mentoring from Science Center staff. The Fellow will be supported by NRDC’s Science Center, whose mission is to expand NRDC's scientific capabilities and increase support for the role of science in public policy, and will work with NRDC’s Oceans Program and several academic scientists on a spatial analysis identifying ocean acidification ‘hotspots’ in the U.S. and globally.
The research project is one of the initial projects of the National Science Foundation’s new National Socio-Environmental Synthesis Center (SESYNC). The Fellow will work with the principal investigators for the study (Dr. Lisa Suatoni, NRDC – policy expert; Dr. Sarah Cooley, Woods Hole Oceanographic – oceanographer; Dr. Linwood Pendleton, Duke University/NOAA – economist and Dr. Will McClintock, U.C. Santa Barbara – spatial analyst and modeler) and attend all project meetings with the full team at the SESYNC Center.
https://nrdc-openhire.silkroad.com/epostings/index.cfm?fuseaction=app.jobinfo&jobid=128&company_id=16427&source=ONLINE&JobOwner=992364&bycountry=1&bystate=0&bylocation=&keywords=fellow&byCat=&tosearch=yes
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Assistant/Associate Professor and Extension Fisheries Specialist, Texas A&M University
College Station, TX
This is a 12 month, non‐tenure track Extension Specialist and Assistant/Associate Professor position with
a 100% Extension appointment. The Extension Fisheries Specialist position is a faculty member reporting
through the Associate Head for Extension to the Head‐Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences
(WFSC), Texas AgriLife Extension Service within the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (COALS)‐
Texas A&M University System. The position is to be headquartered within the Department of Wildlife
and Fisheries Sciences‐Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas.
The successful candidate will be expected to: 1) develop plan of work addressing county, district,
regional and national needs for assistance and problem solving, 2) utilize media outlets including news
releases, radio programs, popular press, television interviews, and web sites to provide educational
Information to the public, 3) develop PowerPoint slide sets, fact sheets, software, etc., 4) present data
in scientific publications and presentations, 5) solicit internal and external sources of grant funds to
achieve plan of work objectives and 6) continue Southern Regional Aquaculture Center (SRAC)
publications project (editing/reviewing publications, assist with authors and develop annual POW and
progress report.
Applicants should submit curriculum vitae and contact information for three to five references to: Dr.
Del Gatlin, Search Committee Co‐Chair, Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences, Texas A&M
University, 2258 TAMU, College Station, TX 77843‐2471.
Specific questions regarding the position should be directed to Dr. Billy Higginbotham, Search
Committee Co‐Chair, Texas AgriLife Extension Service/Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences‐
TAMUS, POB 38, Overton, TX 75684 (v. 903‐834‐6191 or e‐mail: b‐higginbotham at tamu.edu<mailto:b‐higginbotham at tamu.edu>).
Go to https://GreatJobs.tamu.edu to apply for this position.
https://greatjobs.tamu.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1345216970296
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Environmental Specialist I (Environmental Educator OPS), Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position assists the Education Coordinator and educational staff in the development, enhancement, and implementation of current education programs within the Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve.
Serve as lead for implementing environmental education programs at the reserve for middle and high school and college students, adults, environmental professionals, and other groups.
Serve as liaison for formal educators and other group leaders to coordinate onsite visits and customizes experiences for their group needs.
Facilitate education programs at schools, civic meetings and other groups to inform the public of the importance of the reserve.
Coordinates with researches and environmental managers on the use of the Reserve’s educational facilities.
Maintain laboratory, field equipment, etc.
Assist in aligning existing programs to state science education standards and developing new activities that are aligned to standards. Salary Range: $16.06 per hour. This is an hourly position with no paid benefits.
All interested applicants must submit a State of Florida job Application online at PeopleFirst. In addition to applying online, applicants must submit a resume and letter of interest, which clearly demonstrates how the applicants previous work experience and training is applicable to the major duties of this position, postmarked by the deadline date to:
Kenneth Rainer, Education Coordinator
Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve
505 Guana River Road
Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida 32082
All application materials must be postmarked no later than August 24, 2012.
https://jobs.myflorida.com/viewjob.html?optlink-view=view-588687&ERFormID=newjoblist&ERFormCode=any
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Regional Marine Conservation Coordinator, WWF Guianas
Paramaribo, Suriname
WWF Guianas is seeking for a Regional Marine Conservation Coordinator. She/he will be based in the Paramaribo office with travel to Cayenne and Georgetown offices as well as regional and international travel. This position is a local position.
The Regional Marine Conservation Coordinator serves as coordinator for the Marine Conservation Program in the three Guianas. Furthermore the Regional Marine Conservation Coordinator serves as long-term technical advisor to all WWF Guianas partners in all matters related to marine turtle conservation, and related coastal zone protection, climate change management, and with special focus on Sustainable Fisheries Management, ensuring positive alignment with the WWF SFNI (Smart Fishing Network Initiative).
https://www4.recruitingcenter.net/Clients/WorldWildlifeFund/PublicJobs/controller.cfm?jbaction=JobProfile&job_id=10996
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Environmental Education Collaborative Director, NatureBridge
San Francisco, CA
This is a newly created position directing the Environmental Education Collaborative in the greater San Francisco Bay Area. The EE Collaborative seeks a Director who will provide strategic vision and creative leadership in addition to performing general management duties for a dynamic alliance of regional organizations working to strengthen and build the field of environmental education.
The Director reports to the Executive Vice President of NatureBridge, an environmental education nonprofit that serves as the Collaborative’s secretariat. NatureBridge is responsible for the Collaborative’s consistent achievement of both its mission and its financial objectives.
The Environmental Education Collaborative Director will lead members in developing goals and incorporating academic research and peer insight into strategies to strengthen and grow the field of environmental education. This role will be the backbone to the Collaborative and its working groups, galvanizing the vision and strategic approach of this exciting initiative. The Director will play a central role in building relationships with and convening existing and potential partners in the Bay Area and Northern California to conduct outreach and gain perspective contributing to the success of the Collaborative’s efforts. The Director will coordinate the transition from strategy development to implementation. The Director will work to ensure that decisions made by the Collaborative are implemented and utilize member organization resources effectively.
http://www.naturebridge.org/environmental-education-collaborative-director
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Early Career Fellowships, Center for Ocean Solutions
Monterey, CA
The Center for Ocean Solutions (“COS”) seeks up to five early career natural, social, and physical science fellows to join COS researchers and experts working on interdisciplinary projects focused on elevating the impact of the social, physical, and natural sciences on ocean policy. Consistent with the mission of COS, we seek qualified individuals interested in both advancing scholarly frontiers and addressing real-world challenges of sustainability in coastal and ocean environments.
The COS Early Career Fellowship program is designed to draw on and enhance the academic and professional skills of early career professionals and researchers by placing them in interdisciplinary collaborations focused on identifying, developing, and implementing enduring solutions to the greatest challenges facing coastal and ocean environments. COS is committed to providing each fellow with appropriate training and mentorship, including access to special leadership and communications workshops, courses, and one-on-one training provided through The Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment. In addition, at least one advisor from COS’s collaborating institutions will be responsible for providing ongoing advice and oversight for each fellow. The decision of who will serve as the primary advisor for each fellow will depend on the fellow’s disciplinary strengths as well as the projects in which the fellow is involved.
http://www.centerforoceansolutions.org/sites/default/files/COS%20ECF%202012%20final%208_2_12-1.pdf
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Marine Ecology Research Technician, Montana State University
Bodega Bay, CA
The goal of this project is to estimate population parameters and track movements of white sharks off the coast of California. This is an ongoing collaborative project between the Stanford University, Monterey Bay Aquarium, and Montana State University. The applicant will be working with a researcher at a study site near Bodega Bay, CA. For more information about this project go to: www.topp.org<http://www.topp.org>.
Responsibilities:
The applicant will be responsible for a series of duties aboard an 18-ft vessel during day-trips off the coast of California. These duties include photographing and documenting interactions with white sharks at known aggregation sites off the coast of California. No part of this research requires any person to enter the water. All research is done from the deck of the research vessel.
This project is inherently dangerous and applicants must understand and accept the risks associated with studying large predators in a largely variable environment.
Duration:
Volunteers are asked to commit to at least 1 month. The research season begins in mid-September and normally runs into January. Research is only conducted when sea conditions permit. Therefore, applicants may be asked to work 5-7 days a week or as little as 1-2. A normal work load is 4-5 days/week. Normal working days entail 6-8 hours, but sea and weather conditions may dictate different hours.
Compensation:
This is a volunteer position and applicants are responsible for all travel and food costs. The applicant will be provided with lodging at the National Parks field station and must comply will all regulations and rules associated with this lodging. Because of the location of the field station the applicant is strongly encouraged to have a car.
Qualifications
1. MUST have experience and competence on small boats.
2. Strong interest and/or previous experience in field work.
3. Be in good physical condition.
4. Photography experience preferred.
5. Be willing to work under difficult and uncomfortable conditions.
6. Must be over 18 years old.
For more information and to apply, please contact Paul Kanive (paulkanive at gmail.com<mailto:paulkanive at gmail.com>).
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