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The Institute for Applied Ecology (IAE) is a dynamic nonprofit organization founded in 1999 whose mission is to conserve native species and habitats through restoration, research and education. It fills a unique niche among nonprofits and works with a diverse group of partners including federal, state and county agencies and municipalities to accomplish its mission. The Conservation Research Program works with partners throughout the Pacific Northwest to enhance the restoration and conservation of native habitats and species. The program conducts rigorous research and communicate results to land managers and others. Projects range from short-term experiments to decade-long studies. The overall goal is to conduct research leading to efficient, long-term conservation and restoration of native species and habitats and communicate findings through planning and outreach. The Research Ecologist 2 develops, manages and implements projects, as well as frequently contributes to grant-writing in support of the program.

This position is located within a National Forest. The primary purpose of this position is to performs a variety of technical work in support of the unit's wilderness program in the area of recreation, ecology, data collection, trails, and fire.

The Internship Program is designed to provide students enrolled in a wide variety of educational institutions, from high school to graduate level, with opportunities to work in agencies and explore Federal careers while still in school and while getting paid for the work performed. This Student Trainee position will be filled as an Intern appointment. The appointment is indefinite and is expected to last for the duration of the student's academic attendance.

Climate Action Corps is dedicated to mobilizing climate actions designed to engage community members, empower change, and leave a lasting impact. Selected Fellows will spend 7.5 months supporting community climate action projects through CivicSpark, a program of the Local Government Commission (LGC) implemented in partnership with California Volunteers.

Fellows will be placed in teams of 2 with Host Partner organizations. Most of the placements will be in 5 target Cities and surrounding regions: Fresno, Stockton, San Jose, Los Angeles, and Redlands.

Through project-based service work, Fellows will have:

• A chance to learn real-world climate action skills through community action projects.
• An opportunity to serve in a local government or nonprofit committed to taking action on climate change where you will be provided access to and support for the implementation of your service projects.

Participating in Climate Action Corps will provide Fellows with an opportunity to be part of this unique inaugural cohort, a community, and statewide force of emerging leaders while also being connected to the well-established CivicSpark network of leaders and alumni. While each placement will be unique, all CivicSpark Climate Action Corps Fellows provide support through a common four-step approach designed to help Fellows make meaningful use of their time within their projects, agencies, and communities:

Gap Assessments: In order to understand their Host Partner’s needs and goals, at the start of the service term Fellows interview staff and review key documents and work with their Site Supervisor and our staff to finalize goals, and a project scope they can implement over the service year.

Service Projects: Fellows spend roughly 80% of their service year implementing a specific climate action project based on the gap assessment results such as:

• Facilitating the expansion of an urban greening program through outreach, education, and event planning.
• Strengthening Food waste recovery by working with waste haulers, schools, and community groups to bolster community kitchen capacity.
• Preparing and delivering wildfire prevention programs to community groups or schools to improve home protection and awareness.

Volunteer Engagement: A major component of the Climate Action Corps program is having Fellows foster community engagement by establishing new volunteer programs or enhancing existing programs that provide meaningful ways for community members to engage on climate action.

Transitioning Expertise: To wrap up the service term Fellows share their findings, summary of work and next steps. These take the form of a transitional report, and presentations or trainings with staff and stakeholders.

The Archaeologist I provides technical support to the Archaeological staff, utilizing a basic understanding of anthropological and archaeological field techniques in connection with locating and evaluating sites. Conducts pre-field office research, field surveys, uses a variety of reference materials, and technical instruments. Searches areas of proposed projects for evidence of historic and prehistoric remnants and use areas.

Will work with the Archaeological staff to complete projects and meet deadlines. Participates in wild-land fire suppression efforts, including resource protection and emergency rehabilitation and stabilization efforts.

Responsibilities:

• May perform as crew chief or project manager for teams of other foresters involved in forest and woodland management.
• Plans and implements technical projects and performs leadership duties in support of forestry-oriented, multiple-use land management programs, including coordination of appropriate staff to accomplish the work.
• Administers long-range forest management programs, meets the objectives of the district/field/zone resource management plan, and provides solutions for technical, budgetary, staffing, and customer service needs related to forest management.
• Coordinates with partners from other Federal and State agencies, local governments, Tribes, and non-governmental organizations to integrate BLM forest management program with neighboring land managers and regional strategies.
• At the GS-09 level, the incumbent may be required to work in a less complex forestry program functional area with assignments that are more routine and conventional.

This position is located with Chugach National Forest, Seward Ranger District in Moose Pass, AK. The incumbent serves as the Zone Ecologist for the Kenai Peninsula Zone of the Chugach National Forest.

Responsibilities:

• Serves as the Zone Ecologist for the Kenai Peninsula Zone of the Chugach National Forest.
• Serves on interdisciplinary teams planning forest management projects to assess effects on ecosystems including providing professional ecological knowledge to development of hazardous fuels reduction and timber production projects.
• Writes scientific and technical reports, grant applications, scopes of work for contracts, National Environmental Policy Act documents, and accomplishment reports.
• Plans work to be accomplished by the unit, assigns work, and establishes quality standards. Assists supervisor with management of workload and assignments for field technicians.
• Prepares and updates a restoration and revegetation plan. Implements an invasive species management program and out-year plan through the use of a variety of techniques.
• Responsible for the database reporting of all botanical and ecological accomplishments through data collection applications, Geographical Information Systems, and accomplishment reporting software.
• Performs supervisory duties 20% or less of the time.

The Fire Management Technician (FMT) participates in wild land fire operations which include ignition, control, mop-up, suppression, monitoring, and other tasks as assigned. The FMT will participate in preparing fire lines, maintaining equipment, post-burn monitoring and other tasks. As part of the FMT’s ongoing professional development, they will be responsible for keeping abreast of new burn techniques and equipment to enhance skills and maintain/grow professional fire certification credentials. In addition, they shall work to build and maintain relationships in the professional fire community and in the local community where the Conservancy works. This may include participation in wild land fire suppression activities in partnership with other non-profits, local fire departments, and local, state and federal agencies, either as a TNC employee, or as a volunteer or short-term employee of the partner entity (such as an administratively determined, short term federal employee).

To apply to position, submit application prior to 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on 10/23/20.

Under general direction, implement the adopted Urban Forestry Management Plan and manage the Urban Forestry Program, including work plan development and supervision of arborist crews, Contract Services, Risk Analysis, Budget Management, Development, and Codes.

The Burn Crew Member (BCM) participates in wildland fire operations which include ignition, control, mop-up, suppression, monitoring, and other tasks as assigned. Position will begin on January 4, 2021 and terminate on May 28, 2021.

The Burn Crew Manager oversees a squad of Burn Crew Members in wildland fire activities, as directed by a Burn Boss, or other command position. Position will begin on January 4, 2021 and terminate on May 28, 2021.

Many vacancies in the following locations:

• Redmond, OR
• Winthrop, WA

These positions are located within National Forests. The positions are located on fire crews as a crewmembers within the fire management organization.

The incumbents serve as a smokejumpers, performing a variety of duties in the areas of parachute jumping and fire suppression.