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Biological Field Technician (Restoration and Wildlife) - Channel Islands National Park, Ventura, CA - California Institute for Environmental Studies. Final application filing date February 22nd 2010. Start Date: Mid- March 2010. One position for a restoration technician is available to support habitat restoration work and seabird monitoring in Channel Islands National Park (CINP). The restoration efforts are focused on restoring native habitat for nesting seabirds; the monitoring work is focused on several seabird species that nest within the CINP including Cassin’s Auklets, Ashy Storm-Petrels, and Xantus’s Murrelets. The restoration work is being conducted to address impacts to seabird populations within this area from the release of DDT and PCB toxins into the Southern California Bight ( www.montroserestoration.gov). This is a field-based position with the majority of work conducted on East Santa Cruz and Santa Barbara Islands, therefore the applicant must be comfortable with extensive boat travel, kayaking and work from small skiffs. Main job duties will involve weed removal, planting, nursery propagation and construction, seabird monitoring and restoration site maintenance. Prior field experience in restoration ecology and/or seabird or wildlife monitoring is a plus. Additional evaluation may also be based on applicant’s experience in the following areas: knowledge of native California flora, horticulture, small boat work, kayaking and remote field work.

Requirements for position consideration include: 1) Bachelor’s degree or coursework in wildlife, biological sciences or related discipline. 2) The ability to undertake extended periods of physically demanding work; 3) ability to move and lift equipment and materials up to 40lbs. 3)ability to hike in steep terrain; 4) ability to leap out of small boats onto slippery rocks; 5) willingness to work independently in a remote field setting. The position is a full time seasonal (6 month) appointment with the possibility to extend. The position is based out of Ventura, CA with frequent weekly travel to the Channel Islands National Park out of Ventura and Santa Barbara Harbors. Island travel can range from day trips to as long as two weeks in duration. Gross salary is $2,800 per month; housing is not provided on the mainland, but is provided on the islands. There may also be occasional times when applicant must camp on the island. Applicants please email a cover letter, resume, and names and phone numbers of three professional references to: david_mazurkiewicz@nps.gov by February 22nd , 2010.

Invasive Plant Response Team Internship - Golden Gate National Recreation Area (San Francisco Bay Area, California) will be hiring two interns to assist with invasive plant removal and early detection mapping. The interns will also travel to Point Reyes National Seashore on occasion. If you are excited to take on challenging fieldwork, conduct invasive species control, learn GPS and mapping techniques, and work in spectacular national parks, then please contact us. Prior mapping or plant removal experience is welcomed but not necessary as long as you have the ability to learn new skills and work hard. Interns must be willing and able to work full days in difficult field conditions. There will be several days a week where work will occur in dense poison oak. Although we will provide protective equipment to interns, please do apply if you have any hesitation about this matter. Remote sites, steep terrain, dense vegetation, and cold, wet, or hot weather are part of the job, as is the chance to work with several park managers, other interns, and dedicated volunteers. Shared park housing and $125/week meal reimbursement will be provided. Interns may need to drive a personal vehicle for work (mileage costs will be reimbursed). To apply, please send a letter of interest, resume, and three references to Jen Jordan (Jenn_Jordan@nps.gov) by February 5, 2010. Interviews will be conducted in February and internships will start in early March (ending in July or August, depending on funding). You will need to be fingerprinted and pass a government background investigation. A valid driver's license is required.

Biological Field Technician (Restoration) - Olympia, WA. Ducks Unlimited (contract). Final Application Deadline: 2/8/10; start date early March 2010. Salary: $16.01/hr; housing is not provided. To apply: Please direct all questions about the announcement to iwoo@usgs.gov. Please send cover letter, resume, and 3 references in a single document to Jean_Takekawa@fws.gov; subject line: Biological Field Technician (Restoration). see www.nisquallydeltarestoration.org for more information about the project. Job description: Nisqually Delta Restoration Partners?Olympia, WA. The Nisqually Delta is located in South Puget Sound, approximately 8 miles northeast of Olympia, Washington. The Nisqually has been the focus of the largest estuary protection and restoration effort in Puget Sound and represents an exciting opportunity for ecological monitoring and research in support of the restoration. Ducks Unlimited, in cooperation with the Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge, the Nisqually Indian Tribe, and USGS Western Ecological Research Center is seeking a biological science technician to assist in the monitoring and applied science at the Nisqually delta for one and a half years. The incumbent will be based at Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge near Olympia, Washington and work with a USGS Biologist and other partners. Biological field technician will assist in data collection for applied wetland restoration and monitoring science in support of the restoration project. Field duties will include: 1) bird surveys; 2) invertebrate collection (benthic cores, neuston net tows, and fall-out traps) and sieving; 3) vegetation surveys; 4) installation and maintenance of water level and water quality loggers; 5) sedimentation surveys; 6) channel cross-sections; 7) field mapping; and 8) other field work as assigned. Office duties include: 1) data entry; 2) summarizing spreadsheets; 3) descriptive statistics; 4) troubleshooting and maintaining equipment and gear; and 5) other duties as assigned, including assistance with fish monitoring or other needs.

Mapping Program Manager - Berkeley, CA. California Invasive Plant Council. Final Application Filing Date March 1. The California Invasive Plant Council (Cal-IPC) is a nonprofit organization working to protect California's wildlands from invasive plants through research, restoration, and education. We serve a statewide membership of 1,000 land managers, researchers, students, and concerned citizens. The Mapping Program Manager will oversee our new statewide invasive plant mapping effort. Includes working with staff and contractors to collect data in partnership with local land managers, integrate into GIS, and develop an interactive online data system. Some travel required for meetings, conferences, and field work. See www.cal-ipc.org for full job description and application instructions. jobs@cal-ipc.org. Review of applications begins February 1.

Training Program Manager - Berkeley, CA. California Invasive Plant Council. Final Application Filing Date March 1. The California Invasive Plant Council (Cal-IPC) is a nonprofit organization working to protect California's wildlands from invasive plants through research, restoration, and education. We serve a statewide membership of 1,000 land managers, researchers, students, and concerned citizens. The Training Program Manager will oversee our statewide training program on invasive plant management. Includes working with staff and contractors to develop curriculum, create a certification program, hold workshops, train trainers, and develop relationships with diverse trainee audiences. See www.cal-ipc.org for full job description and application instructions. jobs@cal-ipc.org. Review of applications begins February 1.

Stewardship Associate - Point Reyes Station, CA. Marin Agricultural Land Trust (MALT) is a 30 year-old nonprofit land conservation organization preserving farm and ranch land in Marin County, California by acquiring agricultural conservation easements in voluntary transactions with landowners. The Stewardship Associate is a full-time position that has responsibilities in all aspects of MALT's Conservation Easement Stewardship Program, including evaluation of prospective projects, preparing baseline documentation, monitoring easement properties, and providing technical assistance to landowners on stewardship related issues. Qualifications include a bachelor's degree in natural resources management, range management or related field, proficiency with ArcGIS software, familiarity with best management practices to reduce non-point source pollution from working landscapes, and invasive species control. Details at www.malt.org. Send resume and cover letter to Barbara Petty bpetty@malt.org. Posted open until filled.    1/19/10

Community-based Restoration and Education Internship - Golden Gate Recreation Area, San Francisco, Ca. The Park Stewardship Program is seeking a motivated intern to work in a dynamic, community-based, habitat restoration program in the Golden Gate National Parks in the San Francisco bay area. The internship position will support the outreach, volunteer management, and service-learning components of the restoration program. This involves organization and coordination of educational programs and specialized volunteer workdays for youth, adults, school groups, corporate groups, and community organizations. Duties include: Organize and facilitate service-learning and educational programs. Lead high school service-learning programs. Assist with all aspects of managing a volunteer program and coordinating outreach. Plan for and assist with weekly habitat restoration volunteer workdays. Assist other team members with habitat restoration activities including removal of invasive plants, planting of natives and other site maintenance activities. Qualifications include: Enthusiasm for environmental education, and for working with both students and community members. A willingness to work long and hard days as needed. Ability to work well within a team; sense of humor, flexibility and collaboration a must! A desire to work with a diversity of people with different backgrounds, ethnicities, races, genders, sexualities, ages, and viewpoints. Ability to work independently and finish projects on time. A valid driver's license, clean driving record, and willingness to obtain a Class B commercial driver's license. Compensation includes: Free housing in the Golden Gate National Parks. A$25 a day for out-of-pocket expenses. Transportation to work. Personalized training and marketable work experience. Desired Start Date: March-April 2010. Length of Position: 1 year. Schedule: Tuesday through Saturday, full-time. To learn more please contact and to apply for this position please send a resume and cover letter to Price Sheppy at psheppy@parksconservancy.org. We are accepting applications until March.

Habitat Restoration Team Intern - Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Sausalito, CA. The Habitat Restoration Team is a National Park Service volunteer program established in 1988. HRT's goal is to engage the community members to help preserve, restore and maintain the natural diversity and beauty of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. HRT's main focus is to control invasive non-native plants and restore native plant communities north of the Golden Gate Bridge. This work is accomplished through the participation of many volunteers. The internship involves weekly participation in the volunteer program at the Tennessee Valley native plant nursery and the Sunday restoration workdays located in the Marin Headlands. The internship also involves the seasonal volunteer Invasive Plant Patrol Program conducted throughout the park. Responsibilities include: Planning and assisting with leading student/volunteer workdays, t raining new volunteers and students in plant identification and control methods, leading and conducting invasive plant control work, assisting with propagation and collection of native plant material, conducting nursery and tool maintenance, record keeping and updating the field work database Qualifications include:Strong commitment to the preservation and protection of native plant and wildlife communities on public lands, education or experience in biological sciences particularly plant biology, ecology or horticulture, experience working with students/groups and the desire and ability to supervise, train and inspire others, ability to work outdoors in varying climate, on steep slopes and carry up to 30 lbs, a valid driver's license and have a safe driving record. This internship will begin in February and requires a six month comittment with the possibility to extend for another three months. Compensation: This is a full time position with dorm-style housing and stipend of $125/week. The work schedule is Sunday - Thursday, 40 hours/week. Please send a cover letter, resume and 2-3 references to: Liz Ponzini (lponzini@parksconservancy.org) More info: (415) 331-0732 www.parksconservancy.org/volunteer/habitatrestorationteam    1/12/10

Associate Biologist - Sacramento, CA. Westervelt Ecological Services. Open until filled. Westervelt Ecological Services has an opportunity for an Associate Biologist. This position provides technical support in the fields of land stewardship, field biology, habitat restoration and biological monitoring. Will be responsible for collecting, organizing, analyzing and reporting data in technical documentation in support of Westervelt Ecological Services’ projects. The biologist will also assist in the stewardship of all WESproperties within the western region and prepare management and monitoring reports. Minimum qualifications include: 1)bachelor’s degree in Botany, Biology, Range Science or related field 2)minimum of 5 years experience with direct practical field based biological data collection including species specific field surveys, wetland delineation and habitat mapping 3)direct experience with Californiabiological resources and state and federal regulations. 4)ability to work independently in the field setting, often in remote locations 5)Basic understanding of operation and maintenance of field biological and land management equipment. Competitive salary and excellent benefits package. If interested, send resume in confidence to jobs@westervelt.com.    1/10/10

Restoration Project Coordinator - San Luis Obispo, CA. Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County. Final Application Filing Date: Open until filled. The Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County is pleased to announce a job opening for the position of Project Coordinator in our Restoration Program. This position is responsible for on-the-ground implementation of our restoration projects, maintaining Land Conservancy facilities and infrastructure, and coordinating volunteer activities on our restoration sites. The starting pay is $16.00/hr. Benefits include health insurance, paid vacation, sick days and holidays. Please see our website www.lcslo.org for the official job description and employment application form. To apply email or mail a completed Employment Application Form, resume and cover letter to the Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County, Attn: Project Coordinator Application, P.O. Box 12206, San Luis Obispo, CA 93406, Email: kailad@lcslo.org . No phone calls please.    1/10/10

Ecologist/Biologist - West Sacramento, California. Wallace Kuhl & Associates, Inc. is seeking a senior level Ecologist/Biologist to provide leadership in expanding our Ecological Services Unit for a wide variety of natural resource projects across Northern California and Northern Nevada. Our clients include municipal governments and agencies; water districts, Native-American tribes, private entities, utilities and green energy companies, and other agricultural or industrial clients. The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience in NEPA/permitting and compliance, aquatic and terrestrial ecology, natural resource economics, and ecological restoration engineering. Responsibilities will include leading business development activities to expand our client relationships; building, managing, and mentoring a multi-disciplinary team of ecology/biology professionals, and project management to integrate these services into expanding our existing client base. The successful candidate will have a Masters (PhD preferred) in aquatic (freshwater, estuarine, marine), wetland, and/or terrestrial biology, ecology, or restoration biology, 15+ plus years of relevant professional experience in environmental consulting and/or applied sciences, plus knowledge of natural resource management issues, permitting, and grant funding mechanisms. Applicants must have a demonstrated record of identifying and successfully pursuing new clients and projects and a strong business/client orientation with proven business development and client relationship skills. This experience will be reflected in demonstrated solid working relationships with private and public sector clients and state/federal/tribal environmental agencies as well as strong problem-solving and project management skills. We are seeking energetic and committed professionals who are ready to accept the challenges of promoting a sustainable and productive environment in the 21st Century. Wallace Kuhl & Associates, Inc. is based in West Sacramento, with additional offices in Stockton, and Reno. Wallace Kuhl & Associates, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Please email your resume to Human Resources at careers@wallace-kuhl.com    11/21/09