Tuesday, January 25, 2022

The U.S. Department of the Interior, on behalf of the interdepartmental National Invasive Species Council (NISC), proposes to appoint new members to the Invasive Species Advisory Committee (ISAC). The Secretary of the Interior, acting as administrative lead, is requesting nominations for qualified persons to serve as members of the ISAC.

Nominations must be received by March 28, 2022, and should be sent to invasive_species@ios.doi.gov.

"Prospective members of ISAC must have knowledge in the prevention, eradication, and/or control of invasive species, as well as demonstrate a high degree of capacity for: Advising individuals in leadership positions, teamwork, project management, tracking relevant Federal government programs and policy making procedures, and networking with and representing their peer-community of interest. ISAC members need not be scientists. Membership from a wide range of disciplines and professional sectors is encouraged.

At this time, we are particularly interested in applications from representatives of: Non-federal government agencies ( e.g., state, territorial, tribal, local); academia, research institutions, and scientific societies; the private sector and industry/trade associations; conservation and land management organizations; landowners, farmers, ranchers, foresters, and other resource users; public health specialists; education and outreach specialists; regional organizations; and citizen scientists, recreationists, and other public interest groups. Additionally, ISAC membership will include one representative from each of the following organizations, serving in a non-voting ex officio capacity: The Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (AFWA); the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD); the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA); the National Plant Board (NPB); the Native American Fish and Wildlife Society (NAFWS); and the North American Invasive Species Management Association (NAISMA)."

More details are available on the Federal Register's Website:

https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/01/25/2022-01390/invasive-species-advisory-committee-request-for-nominations

Tuesday, January 25, 2022

This job is located in Sundance, WY in the northeastern part of the state near the Black Hills National Forest. Note that the position will be open until filled.

If you have questions concerning the position, please contact Wade Dennis (District Board Chairman) at wadedennis3813@yahoo.com

Tuesday, January 25, 2022

The US-FWS' Wildlife and Sportfish Restoration Program is seeking qualified personnel to serve on one of six Judging Panels for the upcoming Theodore Roosevelt Genius Prize Competitions. Judging Panels will be comprised of 10-15 volunteers.

If interested, please submit to Stephanie Rickabaugh at trgenius@fws.gov (with subject line: "TRG-Judge Nominee - (add nominee last name)"), before February 04, , 2022:

• The name of the judge nominee and contact information
• Their position and agency/affiliation
• Their position title, program they work in and supervisor contact information
• Which of the six Judging Panels you qualify and by number, which expertise you fulfill
• A few sentences describing their expertise/qualifications/experience

Background

The Prize competitions encourage technological innovation with the potential to advance the mission of the Service in the following areas of concern:
1) preventing wildlife poaching and trafficking,
2) promoting wildlife conservation,
3) managing invasive species,
4) protecting endangered species,
5) managing nonlethal human-wildlife conflict, and
6) reducing human-predator conflict.  

This is the first round of competitions, so estimating the judge’s workload is not possible at this time.

Requirements for selection in two of the panels: 

Managing Invasive Species Judging Panel

1. At least 10 years of experience (including current involvement) in studying or implementing invasive species management.
2. At least 10 years of experience (including current involvement) in studying or implementing invasive species management.
3. Documented expertise in invasive species control.
4. Strong understanding of common challenges to invasive species eradication.
5. Broad geographic and taxonomic familiarity with invasive species impacts in the United States.
6. Past or present membership in an invasive species coordinating body or association (e.g., state or federal invasive species council).

Nonlethal Human-Wildlife Conflict Judging Panel

1. Experience working with nonlethal human-wildlife conflict.
2. Experience with toxicants as they relate to human-wildlife conflict.
3. Experience with extractive industries as they relate to human-wildlife conflict.
4. Knowledge of human behavior as it relates to human-wildlife conflict.
5. Ability to consider diverse perspectives around wildlife sustainable use and conservation.
6. A least five years of expertise in wildlife conservation advocacy—NGO or Tribal, federal, or state agency.
   
   

Friday, January 14, 2022

Tuesday, January 11, 2022

Natural Resources Specialist (Weeds)
This position is located within the BLM Oregon, Northwestern Division.

Location negotiable at the time of selection, however, duty location will be in either Oregon or Washington.

Advertised salary range is from the 2022 General Schedule (GS) Locality Pay Table for the "Rest of the United States." For more information, please see the salary tables at:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/2022/general-schedule/

www.usajobs.gov