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The Conservation Technician will coordinate field activities for the Sharp tailed Reintroduction Project that occasionally require a change and re-organization of work schedules, travel, and lifting heavy objects. Specifically, the technician may need to decide when, where and what modifications or adaptations would be necessary and appropriate to complete a specific task. Adaptations to procedures and modifications of field operations become necessary because of human safety issues, animal welfare considerations, landownership issues, or environmental conditions. Integrating these factors into daily field operation decisions yet accomplishing study objectives will demand creativity within the bounds of the data collection standards and cooperation among field staff. Occasional exposure to outdoor hazards such as severe weather and extreme terrain is expected. 

The position requires people skills (interpersonal relationships, communications, networking, team-building, facilitation), an ability to maintain good working relationships with the breadth of stakeholders in wildlife issues (agricultural interests, conservation community, industry, state and federal agencies, and Tribes) and an ability to learn conflict management and collaborative problem solving skills. Leadership, collaborative skills and ability to pioneer data management systems are just as important to this position as an aptitude and ability to conduct fieldwork. Good organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently are essential to this position.

The technician will coordinate with an interdisciplinary team of the public, landowners, hunters, university personnel, Federal land managers and biologists, volunteers, FWP staff, and media in 6 of 7 FWP administrative regions with the capture and relocation of sharp-tailed grouse from east of the Continental Divide to Region 2 west of the Continental Divide for the duration of the project. This technician will be responsible for coordinating all logistics for the capture, handling, release, and monitoring. They are responsible for creating appropriate data collection and management protocol. The Sharp-tailed Grouse Technician, with assistance as needed, will analyze data collected from multiple sources to interpret information that will assist the supervisor and collaborators to make informed decisions. They will be responsible for the project being conducted using the best approach available to ensure its success.

• Responsibilities listed at the GS-07 full performance level.
• Patrols motorized and non-motorized trails and trailheads on narrow trails through difficult terrain to ensure they are used in accordance with forest standards and regulations.
• Conducts trail reconnaissance to determine routine and major trail maintenance, reconstruction and reroute needs.
• Provides budgetary input for the district’s trail program, making recommendations on budgetary needs and adjusts trail program to stay within available funds.
• Using a variety of hand and power tools including chain saws, the incumbent works both individually and as the trail crew leader performing trail, and trails program related, maintenance and construction projects.
• Conducts trail condition surveys and documents trail work needs and trail work performed in the Forest’s Trail INFRA database.
• Manages trail tool cache, including purchasing and maintaining tools and equipment, also fabricates custom trail tools.
• Coordinates with others to develop a plan to manage and maintain the district’s motorized and non-motorized trail system.

The research program is directed by Board Research Chair, Dr. Jim Chalmers with assistance from local, state and federal agencies and BHRA staff. The BHRA seeks a well-trained and highly motivated individual who is passionate about our mission to both participate in, and help coordinate and grow, the RI. It is anticipated that the individual would start in the fourth quarter of this year or first quarter, 2022. The individual would be based in Billings but would spend considerable time in the field. Salary will depend on qualifications but will be full time and include retirement benefits and paid sick, holiday and vacation leave.

Overview: This position will work for a partnership that includes Miles City Field Office (MCFO) – BLM, Region 7 Fish Wildlife and Parks (FWP), and Pheasants Forever. This position will be located in the BLM Miles City Field Office and will be direct employees of Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever. This position is a full-time position with funding secured for 3 years.  This position will provide avian and ecological surveys on migratory birds and upland game birds including sage- grouse and sagebrush habitats and some data assimilation, data quality reviews, and potentially some GIS analysis for the partnership. The position will identify opportunities to improve access to and through private land into land locked BLM and other public land holdings.  In both roles the person in this position will work closely with BLM staff, FWP, MCFO and local landowners to complete wildlife survey work such as lek surveys, vegetation surveys, AIM surveys, and other wildlife related inventory needs for BLM and work with BLM staff and other partners to increase public access to private and public lands. This position will assist BLM biologists by providing quality survey reports and analysis if survey results, work to deliver BLM, and other programs that increase public access, write grants, and seek new partners and funding for conservation and/or access projects, and work with the partnership to promote wildlife conservation goals and objectives. All work will be consistent with and directed to achieve conservation goals of all cooperating partners involved with this position.

Summary

The Montana Weed Control Association (MWCA) seeks a full-time Executive Director (ED), to start immediately, to manage the organization’s financial growth, program development, and day-to-day administration. The ED will work independently – yet closely with the Board of Directors to lead the organization.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will have overall strategic and operational responsibility for MWCA’s staff, programs, expansion, and execution of its mission. The ED will initially develop deep knowledge of field, core programs, operations, and business plans.

Description

Full time, remote work position, 40 hours per week. There will be occasional weekend and evening meetings as well. This is a salaried, exempt position. Candidate will work remotely from a Montana location and there will be travel requirements.

Summary

The Petroleum County Conservation District is seeking a District Administrator for 30 – 35 hours a week.  A successful applicant must be a motivated self-starter, have a high school diploma or GED, general office knowledge and experience working with a board. The Petroleum County Conservation District would also prefer experience in natural resource conservation including the 310 Law, bookkeeping including payroll, Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable, grant writing, contracting, and administration, project development and management experience, experience with QuickBooks, Microsoft Office Suite, and Google applications. The Petroleum County Conservation District offers a starting wage of $15 – 18.00 per hour DOE. Benefits include paid sick, annual and holiday leave, Montana Public Employees Retirement Benefits and a small monthly Group Health Benefit Stipend.

Adventure Scientists equips scientists and engineers, at the forefront of their fields, with planning and collection of large scale data collection projects around the world. Their network of volunteers who come from the outdoor community, operate on any scale from almost anywhere on Earth. This enables scientists to ask broader questions, creates compelling storytelling opportunities, and generates connections to impact driven funders who see beyond the confines of academia.

WHAT YOU’LL DO
At a time of organizational growth and international expansion, Adventure Scientists seeks an experienced, creative, and energetic Director of Development to join our team. This position will build upon our track record of fundraising success and introduce new strategies to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward a range of supporters. They will serve as a key thought partner to the Executive Director, work alongside an engaged Board of Directors and staff, and ultimately contribute to making a significant impact on the conservation field. 

The Montana State Library (MSL) is seeking applications for a GIS Specialist. This is a full time, term limited position. The term for this position will end on June 30, 2022; early termination or extension of the term is contingent upon external funding sources. The position is located in Helena, or an approved remote work location within the State of Montana.

The GIS Specialist is responsible for planning and developing data creation, editing, and analysis projects to respond to MSL patrons and GIS information needs. This includes determining project approaches, procedures, and tools; creating scripts and automated processes to update and publish data; using tools to improve workflows; documenting information through developing and writing metadata and procedures; conducting spatial analysis; developing templates for cartography and visualization; working with subject matter experts; and providing technical assistance to patrons.

• This position will specifically focus on providing GIS support for developing statewide voting unit boundary layers and analyzing address point data.