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The Environmental Policy & Management program at UC Davis is hiring! Apply now We are  now hiring an Assistant Director  to support growth of the Environmental Policy and Management program at UC Davis .  Please share  this open position and recruitment details within your network. This position combines program direction and teaching. Application details are included below. Candidates should apply by  June 24 th  to ensure consideration; we will continue to consider new applications after that date until the position is filled.  Apply at:   https://recruit.ucdavis. edu/JPF02777 See  https://epm.ucdavis.edu/   for more information about the EPM program. **** Position available -- please disseminate to all who might be interested **** Assistant Director -   Master of Science in Environmental Policy and Management (EPM) program at UC Davis  Applications are invited for a full-time appointment as Assistant ...

The National Park Service Emergency services has another position opening, and is looking for a current or recently graduated student.   See the position description below: We are looking for a paid intern to work for the Deputy Chief of Emergency Services for the National Park Service.  This intern would be responsible for implementing GIS workflows to support NPS Emergency Services, including potentially Search and Rescue, EMS, as well as other areas of the Law Enforcement, Security, and Emergency Services division.  They may also be asked to provide GIS support during disaster response.  The intern can expect to exercise and expand a wide range of GIS skills and learn first-hand about emergency management. This position is based out of the NPS headquarters in Washington, D.C., and is funded through October.  There is the potential to work up to 40 hours per week, but hours are open to discussion. Anyone who is interested should send a cover letter and re...

A postgraduate research opportunity is currently available at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of Water (OW).  This appointment will be served with the Office of Wetlands, Oceans, and Watersheds located in Washington, DC. The participant will be located in the Monitoring and Analysis Branch and support activities related to the National Aquatic Resource Survey (NARS) program, with a focus on the National Wetland Condition Assessment (NWCA;  https://www.epa.gov/national-aquatic-resource-surveys/nwca ). NWCA is a statistically based survey designed to characterize the ecological condition of wetlands across the conterminous United States every 5 years. It is a component of the NARS program and a key activity in EPA’s efforts to achieve national water-quality goals under the Clean Water Act. Throughout their appointment, the selected participant will research and learn about EPA’s efforts to monitor and assess wetland and other aquatic resour...

It’s an exciting new fellowship program for graduate students at the national estuarine research reserves. One two-year fellowship opportunity will be available at each of the 29 coastal sites. Through a research project, fellows will address a key coastal management question to help scientists and communities understand coastal challenges that may influence future policy and management strategies. The research reserves represent the apex of estuary science. At  these coastal sites , fieldwork, research, and community engagement come together to create the scientific advances that change our communities and our world. Specific fellowship benefits include the following: The ability to develop meaningful cross-discipline research projects  in conjunction with scientists, community leaders, and other organizations. Networking opportunities  with the annual fellowship class of 29, plus the other professionals across the reserve system, NOAA, and community partners. Profession...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has launched the new  Green Interns Program!  Recent graduates can apply for this year-long rotational program.  The Green Interns Program promotes career development within the civil service and introduces recent graduates to employment at the EPA.   The Program offers a clear path to potential federal careers, provides access to training and career development, and may fill mission-critical occupations with qualified candidates. We are hiring recent graduates for positions in Washington D.C. and nationwide! Green Interns will have access to: Ongoing mentoring Job-specific training Rotational assignments 40 hours of formal, interactive training Demonstrated performers may be offered potential term (1–4 years) or permanent positions with the EPA upon the conclusion of the internship. Additionally, interns are eligible for a full-range of benefits, including federal health insurance, earned leave accrual, transit subsidy, and m...

The Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute provides the opportunity for an intern to gain experience with the study of the ecology and conservation of threatened Virginia turtle species. The intern will assist with two projects. The first is an ongoing population monitoring project examining the distribution and status of wood turtle (Glyptemys insculpta) populations across northern Virginia. The second project is an ongoing study that is part of a multi-state grant to determine the status and distribution of spotted turtles (Clemmys guttata) across their range. The intern will assist with aquatic visual encounter surveys, trapping, and radio-telemetry. They will also assist with report preparation and outreach activities to promote conservation in the Commonwealth. Data Management The intern will assist with data collection, data entry, and data analysis for both spotted turtle and wood turtle projects. Public Outreach The intern will assist with public outreach opportunities incl...

Energypath 2019 will focus on “Financing the Energy Future”. With innovations in renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies emerging at an exponential rate, our energy portfolio is becoming increasingly sustainable. This shift towards a more sustainable future is made easier by recent advancements in energy financing. This conference will feature both energy and financial experts who will present financing options that support this growing shift towards renewable energy and energy efficiency. Energypath 2019 will be held July 25, 2019 . Pre-conference energy camps will be held July 22-24. On Thursday, July 25th, there will be a conference, an expo and middle and high school science fairs. For a detailed schedule, please visit our agenda page. Energypath 2019 will be held at DeSales University:            DeSales University            2755 Station Avenue            Center Valley, PA 18034 ...