Auburn University
The School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences at Auburn University and the Alabama Cooperative Extension System are seeking applications for a full time, 12-month tenure track Extension Specialist position at the Assistant Professor rank.
Open Until Filled
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Employment Opportunities
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Coastal Plain Stewardship and Fire Program Manager, The Nature Conservancy
Wilmington, NC
The Coastal Plain Stewardship and Fire Program Manager develops, manages and advances conservation programs for the restoration and management of large-scale areas within the Coastal Plain region of North Carolina. This position has three major focal areas: 1) leading the restoration, management and monitoring of Longleaf pine savanna (and associated communities) in the Coastal Plain, especially on TNC lands, to help meet the organization’s goal of creating resilient and connected habitats; 2) leading the Coastal Plain prescribed burn program, including planning, implementing, and evaluating all aspects of the program, to enable the safe and long-term management of natural communities in the region; and, 3) interacting with direct reports, colleagues, partners and others in a way that fosters information sharing and learning, collaboration that leads to positive and strategic conservation actions, and leveraging of resources to increase the impact and influence of the Coastal Plain stewardship and fire management programs within the region.
Apply here by 11:59 ET June 24, 2020.
Continue ReadingTexas Coordinating Wildlife Biologist – Prescribed Fire, Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever
In or near Austin, TX
Quail Forever, in partnership with the Oaks and Prairies Joint Venture (OPJV), and US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), is seeking qualified candidates for a Prescribed Fire Coordinating Wildlife Biologist position to coordinate, promote, and support the safe and effective use of prescribed burning on private and public lands throughout the State of Texas.
The Prescribed Fire Coordinating Wildlife Biologist will work as a member of Texas Quail Forever Partnership Team and the Oaks and Prairies Joint Venture staff, with close coordination of supporting partners. The primary responsibilities of this position are to develop outreach materials and organize prescribed fire workshops for private landowners, resource professionals and fire enthusiasts. This position will provide outreach to local prescribed fire associations and fire departments to implement safe and effective prescribed burning through webinars, videos, and social media, as well as organize in-person workshops, when appropriate.
Applications are due by July 9. More information and application details can be found here.
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