Watershed Job Opportunities

1.) Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary, Director – Closing date December 31, 2012

2.) Chesapeake Bay Program, Communications Office Staffer -- Closing date: January 7, 2013

3.) Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc., Entry-level engineers and/or landscape architects – Closing date: January 14, 2013

4.) Trout Unlimited (TU), Habitat Project Coordinator – Closing date: January 14, 2013

5.) Executive Director, StreamWatch – Closing date: January 15, 2013

6.) James River Association, Field Educator – Closing date: January 18, 2013

7.) Healthy Watersheds Internship, EPA Water 2012-253

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1.) Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary, Director – Closing date December 31, 2012 – The Sanctuary Director is responsible for overseeing Sanctuary operations and programs, and for staff supervision. The Sanctuary Director implements the core mission of the Sanctuary consisting of environmental education, ecological research and environmental stewardship programs. BS required, MS or higher preferred. To view the position description or apply, visit: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/annearundel/job_bulletin.cfm?JobID=567127. For more information, contact Debra Gage at rpgage00@aacounty.org.

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2.) Chesapeake Bay Program, Communications Office Staffer -- Closing date: January 7, 2013 – Activities include providing information to the public, working with the media, branding and promoting the Chesapeake Bay Program, and facilitating communications between state and federal agencies. Special emphasis is placed on using multimedia content and online tools in the office's daily work.  Job posting available at http://www.chesapeakebay.net/jobs. 

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3.) Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc., Entry-level engineers and/or landscape architects – Closing date: January 14, 2013 -- Projects include stream restoration, low impact development, urban stormwater management design, wetlands mitigation design, and floodplain studies. Ideal candidate will have from 0 to 5 years of experience, EIT (if applicable), and knowledge of AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D, SWMM, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, TR-55, and Microsoft Office.  Submit resume, cover letter, salary requirements, and list of professional references (no calls) to: Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc., Attn: Kate Tomlinson, 5300 Wellington Branch Drive, Suite 100, Gainesville, Virginia  20155, Fax: (703) 679-5601; E-mail: ktomlinson@wetlandstudies.com.  For more information, see www.wetlandstudies.com (Careers). 

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4.) Trout Unlimited (TU), Habitat Project Coordinator – Closing date: January 14, 2013 -- Full-time position in northcentral Pennsylvania – Will inventory stream crossings (i.e. road culverts), coordinate fish habitat improvement projects, and conduct pre- and post-construction monitoring.  Send cover letter, resume, and 1-2 page writing sample to:  Habitat Project Coordinator Position, Trout Unlimited, 18 East Main Street, Suite 3, Lock Haven, PA  17745, awolfe@tu.org.  No phone calls – TU staff will contact qualified applicants in January, 2013.  For more information, see http://www.tu.org/about-us/jobs

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5.) Executive Director, StreamWatch – Closing date: January 15, 2013 -- Location: Charlottesville, VA -- Full/Part Time: Full time 35 hours/week;  Regular/Temporary: Regular exempt position; Reports to: Board of Directors -- StreamWatch is a non-profit organization located in Charlottesville, VA, dedicated to monitoring and reporting the health of the Rivanna River watershed’s streams. The Executive Director is responsible for overall leadership and implementation of StreamWatch’s mission.  Applications should be submitted by email to admin@streamwatch.org.  More information is available at http://streamwatch.org/jobs.

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6.) James River Association, Field Educator – Closing date: January 18, 2013 -- Full-time, seasonal 10-month position starting February 2013 -- During March to June and September to November, the Field Educator will assist with weekday school-group programs, and weekend overnight camping excursions with extracurricular youth groups.  Additionally, the field educator will help lead canoe-based river expeditions during the summer, offsite paddle programs, and educational events as needed. To apply, mail or email resume and cover letter to Jessica Templeton, James River Association, 9 South 12th Street, 4th Floor, Richmond, VA 23219; Email:  jtempleton@jrava.org.  For more information, see  http://www.jamesriverassociation.org/about-jra/employment

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7.) Healthy Watersheds Internship, EPA Water 2012-253 -- Location: Washington, D.C.; Type of Position: Full-time, renewable annually for up to 3 years; Salary: Negotiable -- A postgraduate internship is available at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of Water. The participant will have the opportunity to learn about EPA's Healthy Watersheds Initiative. The participant will be involved in healthy watersheds assessments, help develop coordinated protection programs, and identify opportunities to integrate healthy watersheds protection into EPA programs. A detailed description of this position can be found at the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education's web site: http://orise.orau.gov/science-education/internships-scholarships-fellowships/description.aspx?JobId=12574. This job announcement can also be found at chesapeakenetwork.org in the Job Announcements folder of the Community Resources Section. Applicants must have received either a master’s or a doctoral degree in aquatic ecology, environmental science, or biology within four years of the desired starting date, or completion of all requirements for the degree should be expected prior to the starting date.