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10 most Recent Topics - AMWS Interact http://amws.org/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl - AMWS Interact en-us AMWS Interact Tue, 07 Sep 2010 06:04:17 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 30 Job Shop - Fish Passage Restoration Project Coordinator http://amws.org/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1282840031/0#0 AMWS Interact/Job Shop http://amws.org/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1282840031/0#0 Fish Passage Restoration Project Coordinator The Cape Cod Conservation District (CCCD) in Barnstable, MA seeks qualified applicants for one Anadromous Fish Restoration Project Coordinator position to help implement the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service’s-Cape Cod Water Resources Restoration Plan (CCWRRP). For details go to www.capecodcd.org. Deadline September 20, 2010 @ 5 PM. Job Shop - Coastal Wetland Restoration Project Manager http://amws.org/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1282839960/0#0 AMWS Interact/Job Shop http://amws.org/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1282839960/0#0 Coastal Wetland Restoration Project Manager The Cape Cod Conservation District (CCCD) in Barnstable, MA seeks qualified applicants for one Coastal Wetland Restoration Project Manager position to help implement the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service’s -Cape Cod Water Resources Restoration Plan (CCWRRP). For details go to www.capecodcd.org. Deadline Sept. 20, 2010 @ 5 PM. Job Shop - Erosion & Sedimentation Control http://amws.org/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1281561475/0#0 AMWS Interact/Job Shop http://amws.org/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1281561475/0#0 Request for Proposals Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissions (MACC) is a private non-profit organization whose primary mission is to support and educate Conservation Commissioners. We received a grant to develop new statewide educational programs on erosion and sedimentation control over the next year. MACC is interested in retaining the services of erosion and sedimentation control specialists and instructors to develop and teach these erosion and sedimentation control workshops throughout Massachusetts. You may download these requests from the MACC Website here: http://maccweb.org/resources_jobs.html Job Shop - Ashburnham Land Use Administrator http://amws.org/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1281105354/0#0 AMWS Interact/Job Shop http://amws.org/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1281105354/0#0 The Town of Ashburnham, Mass. (pop. 5,900) seeks qualified applicants for the position of Land Use Administrator.  Working under the administrative direction of the Assistant Town Administrator, the Land Use Administrator is to provide customer service to the public and to perform various clerical and administrative duties for the Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, Conservation Commission, Board of Health, Electrical Inspector, Plumbing and Gas Inspector and the Building and Zoning Official.  Performs all other related work as required.  This position is a 37.5 hour work week at $16.65 per hour. Interested candidates may submit a cover letter and resume no later than Wednesday, August 25, 2010 to:  Assistant Town Administrator, Sylvia Turcotte, Town Hall, 32 Main Street, Ashburnham, MA  01430 or by e-mail to sturcotte@ashburnham-ma.gov.  Any questions, please call Sylvia Turcotte at 978-827-4100 ext. 109.  Ashburnham is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer.   Job Shop - Wetland Scientist http://amws.org/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1280163300/0#0 AMWS Interact/Job Shop http://amws.org/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1280163300/0#0 BSC currently has an opening for a 2 to 4 year person, or a great smart recent grad. Contact: Ingeborg E. Hegemann Vice President BSC Companies 33 Waldo Street Worcester, MA  01608 (508) 792-4500 x 4514 www.bscgroup.com Job Shop - Conservation Administrator http://amws.org/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1280154908/0#0 AMWS Interact/Job Shop http://amws.org/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1280154908/0#0 CONSERVATION ADMINISTRATOR The Town of Pepperell seeks qualified applicants for a 27 hr./week position as Conservation Administrator. Duties include assisting the Commission in the administration and enforcement of the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act and the Pepperell Wetlands Protection Bylaw, open space planning and protection, and the management of conservation land.  Qualified candidates will have a BA in environmental science, biology, or a related field and/or equivalent course work or experience, and knowledge of the MA Wetlands Protection Act.  Full job description available.  FY 2011 pay would be $22.16 per hour. Cover letter and resume should be submitted to Personnel Administrator, Town Hall, One Main Street, Pepperell, MA 01463 by August 16, 2010.  EEO Job Shop - Wetland Scientist http://amws.org/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1279467267/0#0 AMWS Interact/Job Shop http://amws.org/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1279467267/0#0 BSC Group, an interdisciplinary environmental consulting company, is seeking a qualified, energetic, motivated individual for our Worcester, MA office.  Our firm specializes in engineering and design; wetland, wildlife and other natural resources assessment; environmental impact analysis; permitting and regulatory compliance; and GIS services for private businesses, as well as local and state government agencies. A successful applicant for the position will possess the following skills: •      Ideally 2-3 years professional experience. •      BS in Environmental or Biological Sciences, or related field, with wetland delineation, impact assessment, and restoration experience. (MS a plus). •      Experience with local, state (MA) and federal wetland permitting programs.  Knowledge of CT, RI, and/or NH state regulations a plus. •      Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Including: ability to produce well-written reports and regulatory compliance documents; public hearing/presentation experience; ability to interact successfully with regulatory personnel. •      Construction monitoring and/or stormwater management experience. •      Experience in watershed management, water quality, wildlife, fisheries, or related disciplines a plus. Typical responsibilities include conducting wetland delineations using local, state, and federal delineation methodologies; construction monitoring and reporting; analyzing impacts; supporting permitting efforts; and interacting with various state and federal agencies. Competitive salary and benefits, including a flexible work schedule, are offered. To apply for this position, please submit your resume and cover letter to: Human Resources Department BSC Companies, Inc. 15 Elkins Street Boston, MA  02127 Fax:   617-896-4301 E-mail:   info@bscgroup.com All responses and submissions are completely confidential.   No telephone calls, no recruiters, please. BSC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Job Shop - Environmental Analyst IV-Dept. of Fish and Game http://amws.org/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1279242973/0#0 AMWS Interact/Job Shop http://amws.org/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1279242973/0#0 Functional Title: Watershed Ecologist - Flow restoration planner Position Type: Civil Service; Salary Range: $55,384.94 to $74,208.16 Application Deadline: 07-27-10; Posting ID: J22124 Description: The Watershed Ecologist provides leadership for the flow restoration program and guides the use of staff and fiscal resources to achieve program goals. The position provides overall development, strategic planning and coordination of the instream flow and aquatic habitat protection initiatives for the Division of Ecological Restoration. The position works with staff to identify strategies, projects, tasks that achieve these initiatives and program goals. The position manages a staff of scientists, as well as interns, ensuring that their work has both scientific and applicable merit. The position is directly responsible for team building and employee performance evaluations. This position serves as an advisor to improve policies and regulation that impact in-stream flow. In addition, the position oversees the River Instream Flow Stewards (RIFLS) program which works with volunteers to document local stream flows and protect and restore natural flow regimes. Staff train volunteers, provide the scientific underpinnings for the work and support implementation. This position also oversees scientific studies, contracts, RFRs and other tasks related to projects that the Division of Ecological Restoration is managing. Other duties may include project planning and administration, data analysis, report writing, supervising staff, meeting coordination, program evaluation, and maintaining liaisons with other agencies and organizations. MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have at least (A) five years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, technical or professional experience in the field of environmental science, biology, chemistry, earth science, environmental health, meteorology, natural science, toxicology or public health, of which (B) at least three years must have been in a professional capacity, and of which (C) at least one year must have been in a supervisory, managerial or administrative capacity, or (D) any equivalent combination of the required experience and an AB, BA or graduate degree in a related field may substitute for one year experience. How To Apply: All application must be made in writing, consisting of a cover letter making specific reference to this particular announcement, a current resume with references and a Commonwealth of Massachusetts Application for Employment form, which can be found on the Executive Office of Environmental Affairs web site at http://www.state.ma.us/envir/, select the link Employment, then EOEA employment application or you may request a copy be sent to you. All applications must be received no later than 5:00 PM on Friday July 30, 2010. Mail cover letter and resume to: Peter Burke, Personnel Officer, Department Of Fish And Game 251 Causeway Street - Suite 400, Boston, Massachusetts 02114 Telephone #: (617) 626-1562 Agency Web Address: http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/ Job Shop - Postdoc on Urban Social-Ecological Systems, Boston http://amws.org/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1279220796/0#0 AMWS Interact/Job Shop http://amws.org/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1279220796/0#0 A postdoctoral position is available to examine urban greening as a key form of urban land use-land cover change in the greater metro region of Boston, MA. The project involves an interdisciplinary team of social-ecological system researchers at UMass Amherst and 7 other institutions, including Clark University and the Urban Ecology Institute. The successful candidate will be an integral member of this team and will conduct spatial analysis on the current state of green infrastructure and greening interventions in the Boston Metropolitan area. Research involving the postdoc may include some or all of the following:    * current and historical patterns of land use and land cover    * urban food webs and invasive species    * analysis of river networks and water quality    * public health issues    * future scenarios for the Boston Metropolitan area The successful applicant must be adept at working with multiple researchers with varying interests in urban ecology, including geographers, landscape and urban planners, ecologists, and environmental educators. Strong communication skills are also required for coordinating interviews and meetings. In addition to supporting the overall project, candidates will be encouraged to develop their own research agenda within the project scope. The preferred start date is January 2011, although there may be some flexibility. The primary location for the postdoc will be at UMass Amherst, but substantial time will need to be spent at other host institutions, and in the city of Boston. This is a one-year position, with the possible extension to two years. Applicants must have relevant Ph.D. experience in ecology, geography, landscape planning, or conservation biology, and be eager to work in an interdisciplinary team with the other scientists on the project. Prior experience with integrating socio-ecology into urban ecosystems is desirable. Candidates with expertise with GIS, modeling, and scenario building, are encouraged to apply. Review of applicants will begin July 31, 2010, and continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit (electronically) a cover letter that highlights the applicant's skills and abilities in areas relevant to this project; curriculum vitae; a one or two page statement of experience as it relates to the stated project goals; a maximum of five sample reprints/preprints (electronic versions); and names, addresses, phone numbers and e-mail addresses of three references. A copy of the grant proposal supporting this project is available on request. Applications should be sent (e-mail preferred) to: Paige Warren (pswarren@nrc.umass.edu), Department of Natural Resources Conservation, Holdsworth Hall, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003. The University provides an intellectual environment committed to providing academic excellence and diversity. The University is committed to increasing the diversity of the faculty, student body and the curriculum The University of Massachusetts is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and members of minority groups are encouraged to apply. Job Shop - Various Wetland Professional Opportunities http://amws.org/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1279113449/0#0 AMWS Interact/Job Shop http://amws.org/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1279113449/0#0 http://aswm.org/wetlands/job_opportunities.htm