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Position available U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of Water (OW) For recent grads! The US Environmental Protection Agency with the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) has a job opening on the team. The DWSRF is a federal-state partnership funding drinking water infrastructure and technical assistance needed to ensure safe drinking water across America. The program helps local communities accomplish the critical public health and environmental goals; it is the second-largest program at the EPA and thus has high visibility. The job opening is with the team who implements the DWSRF American Iron and Steel (AIS) Program provision. In short, all communities receiving DWSRF funding must use American-made iron and steel products in their projects. The participant will be trained to 1) participate in the development of informational products that assist Regions, states, and other stakeholders such as training materials, web casts, conference calls, fact sheet

FREE WEBINARS U.S. Office of Personnel Management   (super helpful stuff!!!) If you or someone you know is interested in working for the federal government, then the following webinars will be of interests. All session are free . However, they are limited to 1,500 participants each. All times are Eastern.   Overview of the Federal Hiring Process Join the staff of the Recruitment Policy and Outreach (RPO) division of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), for an overview of the Federal hiring process. This session will cover the unique aspects of the Federal application process that are critical to applicant success by translating Federal policy into plain language guidance. -- June 12, 2019, 4:00 p.m. REGISTER Writing Your Federal Resume Interested in a Federal Government job and learning from the experts? The staff of the Recruitment Policy and Outreach (RPO) division at the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) will present an in-depth webinar that provides attend

Paid Internships in GIS and Remote Sensing   Paid internship opportunities to collaborate with Dr. Brian Needelman (UMD Environmental Science and Technology) and Dr. Steven Mirsky (USDA-ARS Sustainable Agricultural Systems Laboratory. Duties will include GIS and/or remote sensing applications for use in agricultural systems both locally and nationwide. Depending on student skills and interests, tasks may include:    Data collection and organization  Geocoding existing datasets Creating workflows for future datasets to include native geocoding  Data acquisition  Acquiring remote imagery from public APIs and open data warehouses  Assessing the value of private/commercial APIs and data warehouses for our work  Acquiring other spatial data: soil properties, weather, crop layers  Data processing and analysis  Ingesting and processing remote sensor data  Joining geocoded datasets with imagery  Manipulating imagery (e.g. reorienting rasters, calculating spectral indices) 

2019 Commencement Enjoy these photos from the various ENSP commencement ceremonies across campus!  If you have any more to add to the bunch, please send them to Angela at abm13@umd.edu   :) Congratulations Class of 2019!         

Tips for Wildlife Students 7 Beginner’s Tips for a Wildlife Biology Career - written by a postdoc who wishes she had made different choices in graduate school. Her writing publications are intended for anyone who needs help at any stage navigating the "complicated field of wildlife biology." Be sure to check out the other posts on her website, too! https://stephanieschuttler.com/advice-for-a-career-in-wildlife-biology/?fbclid=IwAR35neSR60lX8wUI3adQxHkI4GgSlCVQ_azt6tFQUnsDXaKSCHb1MwXZ8dM&utm_source=getresponse&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=current_members_tws&utm_content=This+Week%27s+eWildlifer+%26+TWS+Talks

USGS Pathways Program For recent graduates!! USGS at the MD-DE-DC water science center is advertising two GS 7-9 physical scientist positions through the Pathways program. Great way to get your foot in the door at a government agency! https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/534325300

Job opportunities @ APHIS The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) currently hiring in Pennsylvania and New York as we work to control and combat invasive pests. The positions available are for a limited-term (up to 180 days), and include full-time, part-time, and seasonal work. The positions are great for students looking for job experience (especially over the summer), recent graduates, and anyone that might be interested in learning more about APHIS.  There are over 100 positions available! The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is a multi-faceted Agency with a broad mission area that includes protecting and promoting U.S. agricultural health, administering the Animal Welfare Act, and carrying out wildlife damage management activities. These efforts support the overall mission of USDA, which is to protect and promote food, agriculture, natural resources and related issues. Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) is a program within APHIS which safe

Environmental Writing Contest Peaceful Dumpling , a sustainability and lifestye-focused online publication, is currently promoting an environmental writing contest! The contest is soliciting fiction, non-fiction, and poetry submissions that must relate to issues such as climate change, environment, conservation, or animal rights. They are seeking student submissions, and it's a great opportunity for ENSP students to get published and recognized for their work. There's also a $500 prize! More information about the contest can be found here .

Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Summer Workshop "Becoming an Outdoors-Woman" (BOW) offers outdoor skills workshops specifically for women 18 years of age and older, although men are welcome to participate. The workshops enable women to learn about a wide variety of outdoor recreational opportunities in a casual, non-threatening environment. The classes are designed to be as hands-on as possible, giving participants enough knowledge to further pursue their interests once the workshop is over. To view more and to register:  https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MDDNR/bulletins/244a1d4

Summer Crew Leader position with SCA The Student Conservation Association (SCA), America’s #1 conservation service organization seeks qualified applicants to lead, educate, and inspire Washington DC area high school students (age 15-19) and young adult members (18+) for the 2019 DC area summer programs. *Training Dates:* ­ June 3- June 13 (mandatory paid training) *One-Day Site Visit*: June 17-21 or June 24-28 (this will be a one-day visit to the park you have been assigned to; selected candidates will be informed of the date in advance) *Program Dates:* July 1- August 9, 2019 (must be available for the duration of the entire program) *Primary Responsibilities:* Mentor a crew of 6-10 local high school students either as a solo leader or with a co-leader, to complete conservation service projects. Community Crew Leaders must have strong experience teaching or working with urban youth, be able to maintain a positive work environment and motivate students, and be willing to work outdoors.

Apogee Crew Leader Job 2019 Title: Bat Biologist (Crew leader) Region: Midwest and Eastern U.S. Start Date: immediately End Date: August 2019 with potential for fall work Workload: 7 days/week Pay Rate: Commensurate with experience/education Description : Apogee, Inc. has openings for federally permitted bat biologists for various presence/absence surveys throughout the Midwest and Eastern U.S. Primary responsibilities of this position are to lead a two-person crew to conduct summer mist-net and/or acoustic surveys threatened and endangered bat species. Daily duties will include, but are not limited to: selection of net placement, deployment and operation of mist-nets, identification of eastern U.S. bat species, application of radio-transmitters and bands, maintaining and decontaminating equipment, radio-telemetry, emergence counts, and collection/submittal of precise and thorough data. Field work will entail hiking to and from mist-net survey sites with up to 50+ lbs. of equi

Position Announcement Undergraduate Student Worker The Environmental Science and Technology Pedology Lab is seeking to hire 1-2 undergraduate employees for summer work. Duties will primarily consist of assisting graduate students in the UMD Pedology Laboratory on the R/V Wassent, a subaqueous soils research vessel. Field work will take place on rivers in the Annapolis, MD area. As a crew member, you will gain valuable experience working on and operating a small boat, operating a vibracorer and other sampling equipment. Motivated individuals will have the opportunity to meet their internship experience requirement. Hours will vary by weather conditions. Additionally duties will include working in the Pedology Lab, running selected analyses on collected samples. There may be opportunities for additional lab and field work related to other projects. Previous experience with boats or soil description is valued, but not required to apply. To Apply : Submit 1) a cover letter detaili

Deadline extended! Summer bat acoustic internship Summer 2019 Bat Acoustic Internship Looking for an internship opportunity over Summer 2019? Enjoy working outdoors and road trips? UMD is looking for interns to drive transects throughout central Maryland most nights of June to record bat echolocation calls. The data you collect will help UMD Appalachian Lab and MDDNR learn which bat species are present during summer...which is extremely important. If you are interested in this opportunity and willing to work most nights in June, you can earn a great skillset highly desired by employers, gas reimbursement, and possibly receive college credit. Please address any questions or submit your application to shannonp@umd.edu . Students with a car, current driver's license, clean driving record, ability to work 6pm to midnight most nights in June, and interested in learning about bat ecology are encouraged to apply. Driver's will be reimbursed gas money, otherwise this internship

NOAA Internship (GIS/cartography) and 5 Federal Field (hydrography) Positions We have six openings at NOAA's Coast Survey listed below -- five federal entry-level field hydrography positions on one of our small boat crews at different locations around the country, and one contractor GIS Specialist summer internship at our Silver Spring, MD headquarters with ERT. GIS Specialist (Summer Internship) - The intern will work in the Format and Distribution Branch (FADS) of the Marine Chart Division (MCD), which is responsible for distribution of all nautical chart products and associated catalogs used in the safe navigation in U.S territorial waters. He or she will develop and implement GIS software and database solutions to improve automated processes for the nautical charting system and hydrographic services, among other duties. Must have 2+years of experience working with ArcGIS and geospatial data. Navigation Response Team Physical Science Technicians (5 positions in 4 locations

Apply to be a 2019-20 CivicSpark Fellow   Are you passionate about tackling the biggest environmental and social equity challenges facing communities today?   Do you want to gain experience and launch your social purpose career? If so, CivicSpark , a Governor's Initiative AmeriCorps program, may be right for you!   Apply to be a 2019-20 CivicSpark Fellow!!   CivicSpark places 90 Fellows throughout California for 11 months to build capacity for local public agencies to address emerging environmental and social equity resilience challenges such as: climate change, water resource management, affordable housing, and mobility. CivicSpark is a unique opportunity for emerging professionals to gain experience in the community resilience fields, as well as knowledge of the public sector space, all while while developing their professional skills.   Apply Today! Fellow applications for the 2019-20 service year are open! The priority deadline is June 1, 2019. If you're intere

Entry level position UMD Office of Sustainability The UMD Office of Sustainability is looking for a Sustainability Associate to develop and manage programs that engage students, faculty, and staff in sustainable behaviors and create a culture of sustainability among all sectors of the diverse campus community. Best consideration date: Friday, May 24. This is a one-year, entry-level professional development position. https://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/69709?fbclid=IwAR1r3K40QM_Cw8Gr8Ego2emNhCuu5KOsuOff6n1kXNqX4pmxblMTIEigCgI Position #: 124884 ejobs.umd.edu

Positions available Presidio Trust in San Francisco There are a couple of job openings at the Presidio in San Francisco at a couple different levels. Here are the three most relevant to ENSP-adjacent majors, but there are a couple others on the general job website as well. Ecological Restoration Coordinator Environmental Compliance Coordinator GIS Analyst General Presidio Jobs Board Questions? Email ENSP alum Sarah Katz-Hyman: skatzhyman@gmail.com

ENSP study group on Reading Day   We've booked a room in McKeldin on Reading Day for ENSP students to study together for finals!  A Google Doc has been created where you can indicate what courses you are studying for, when you plan to attend, and if you wish to study in a group:  https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_AjeNUQoVfrlqRQstWuol1gk-hvw5qP5q_aAKaTQXv4/edit#gid=0    

Taking courses at another institution   Do you plan to take courses at a community college this summer?   If so, you need to fill out a PERMISSION TO ENROLL FORM. Students are expected to gain permission in advance if they plan to enroll in another institution, e.g., during summer school or winter term. Not to do so puts you at risk that the course(s) you take may not fill the requirements you had intended.   To gain permission, you must fill out a permission to enroll (PTE) form. Follow the procedure outlined by your College:   If you are Undeclared or in an AGNR-sponsored concentration, please go HERE to access the online PTE request. If you are in a BSOS-sponsored concentration, follow the process HERE If you are in a CMNS-sponsored concentration, follow the process HERE   To preserve flexibility, get permission for several courses so you can choose the course(s) that best match your time constraints. The Permission to Enroll form doesn't obligate

Employment Opportunities Pennsylvania DCNR Bureau of Forestry The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural resources is responsible for managing 2.2 million acres of state forest by advocating and promoting forest conservation, preventing and suppressing wildfires, and protecting the forest from destructive insects and diseases. Employment opportunities for current students and alumni are available: https://www.employment.pa.gov/Pages/default.aspx As positions become available, they will be posted for about two weeks. Prospective employees will apply, answer a few questions and submit their application. Once the posting closes, they will receive a score based on the experience and training that is listed on their application. Questions? Contact Susan Simms at susimms@pa.gov or via telephone at 717-783-5782

Very Part-Time Job in Silver Spring Garden ​Part-time help is needed caring for an award-winning garden and green roof in Hillandale, a neighborhood a 20 minute drive from campus Qualifications: Some familiarity with mid-Atlantic shrubs and trees and some gardening experience. Reliable transportation or reside close to the intersection of New Hampshire Avenue and Powder Mill in Silver Spring Ability to lift 40 pounds Responsibilities: Weeding and removal of invasive species is primary responsibility Additionally and occasionally: Pond care Raking Transplanting and re-potting Pruning Compost maintenance Dead-heading flowers Humane pest control (with organic deer and rabbit repellent) Related duties Training will be provided in weed and shrub and tree identification, proper pruning and transplanting practices. Candidate is expected to take notes and do simple research (e.g. “Google images” ) to increase their knowledge Hours and Compensation: Starting immediately and

Department of Justice, Environment and Natural Resources Division Fall 2019 Internship - Environmental Enforcement Section Deadline to Apply:  July 1, 2019 The Environmental Enforcement Section is one of the largest litigating Sections in the Department and includes nearly one‐half of the Division's lawyers. The Section is responsible for bringing civil judicial actions under most federal laws enacted to protect public health and the environment from the adverse effects of pollution, such as the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, Oil Pollution Act, RCRA and the Superfund law (CERCLA). The breadth of the Section's practice is extensive and challenging. It includes cases of national scope, such as cases against multiple members of an identified industry, to obtain broad compliance with the environmental laws. Through its enforcement of the Superfund law, the Section seeks to compel responsible parties either to clean up hazardous waste sites or to reimb

Withdrawing from the semester In the case that “everything is going badly,” e.g, you are failing 3 or more of your classes miserably; and there is no chance to improve with what remains of the semester, YOU CAN WITHDRAW FROM ALL CLASSES, so long as you do so BEFORE 4:30 p.m. on May 14 (the last day of classes). This kind of situation might arise if you’ve had lingering health problems; if there’s been a medical or personal crisis in your family; or if there are other situations happening in your life that are so distracting that schoolwork has become impossible to do; and you have fallen hopelessly behind. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) regarding withdrawals: WILL WITHDRAWING FROM ALL MY CLASSES LOOK BAD? Not if you do it for reasons like the one(s) given above. In fact, it might be the WISER thing to do if a semester full of D’s and F’s is the alternative, and they are in courses related to your major (that you will need to repeat, anyway). Academic advisors and gradu

Paid Summer Internship U.S. National Park Service The U. S. National Park Service (NPS) National Capital Region (NCR), Office of Natural Resources and Science (NRS) is seeking to fill a paid summer internship position. Students must be enrolled in a degree program at the University of Maryland. The position is a University of Maryland paid internship. Students should consult with their academic advisor to determine if they can also receive academic credit for their internship. For more details, visit https://bsci.umd.edu/internships-with-the-national-park-service/ . For more information, contact Megan Nortrup, Megan_Nortrup@nps.gov

Advantage Environmental Consultants Job Posting For graduating seniors! Advantage Environmental Consultants (AEC) is seeking entry-level environmental scientists/geologists/engineers. Entry level candidates should have a BA, BS or MS in physical sciences or engineering and a strong desire to learn the technical aspects of the environmental consulting business and basic project management duties. Mid to senior-level candidates should have prior consulting experience with soil and groundwater investigation, Phase I ESAs, risk assessment, remediation and/or industrial hygiene related services. AEC offers competitive compensation and 100% paid employee health coverage. Please email resume to Jeff Stein at jstein@aec-env.com .

MPFA Student Scholarship  SCHOLARSHIPS OF UP TO $2,000 AVAILABLE FOR 2019-2020! APPLICATION DEADLINE IS MAY 10. Applications are being accepted for the Maryland Parent & Family Association Student Scholarship Awards. The scholarships provide assistance to current undergraduate students in good standing who may be unable to continue their education at the University due to extenuating personal or family financial circumstances. A minimum of 15 scholarships will be awarded for the 2019-2020 academic year. Award criteria, instructions, and an online application can be found at https://terpfamily.umd.edu/mpfa-student-scholarship-award . Applications must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 10, 2019. Questions? Contact the Office of Parent and Family Affairs at 301.314.8429 or terpfamily@umd.edu .

Summer Internships - ENSP386 credit Students wishing to earn Fall credit for internships completed during the summer– must submit their materials by Friday, June 14, 2019. (usually it's the 15th, but that's a Saturday). If you are having a hard time making the deadline (e.g., next week your internship supervisor is out of town, so you can’t get his/her signature) – or – if you find out late that you’ve been selected for an internship – please contact me by e-mail in advance. This at least gives me a paper trail, which I’ll need when it comes to adding the internship late. The process for getting credit: http://ensp.umd.edu/internships/how-earn-credit-ensp386 Your proposal will include: Coversheet At least six academic and/or career objectives related to the content of the internship Description of work activities Proposed academic research topic AND seven (7) examples of scholarly source materials for your term paper (including at least 3 peer-reviewed articles). Y

Entry-level openings D+R International An energy efficiency consulting firm in downtown Silver Spring, D+R International, is looking to hire a few project associates - this could be a great opportunity for graduating ENSP students. Below are links to the job description and the company's website. If you have any questions, they can contact ENSP alum Natalia Jaffee directly at  njaffee@drintl.com ! https://drintl.hua.hrsmart. com/hr/ats/Posting/view/7 https://drintl.com/

Global and Federal Fellows Application Announcement The third and final wave deadline for the Federal and Global Fellows Program application is due soon. This is a fabulous opportunity for students interested in public service, the federal government, gaining internship experience and much more! UMD Global/Federal Fellows Internship Program- Apply Now! One-year certificate program combining a fall seminar and a spring internship, both for college credit. Program Includes: · Your Choice of Nine Fall Seminar Courses (including Water Security and Global Health Challenges, Energy and Environmental policy, Science Diplomacy, Responses to Global Challenges, and many others!) all taught by expert practitioners and courses are mostly offered in the evenings. · Spring Internship for College Credit at sites such as: World Resources Institute, Department of Agriculture, Climate Action Campaign, Chemonics International, National Institutes of Health, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Environmen

Summer jobs Fund for the Public Interest PAID SUMMER JOBS FOR ACTIVISTS! Avg pay of $11-17/hr This summer, the Fund for the Public Interest is hiring paid campaign staff to go out and build public support for critical environmental and public health campaigns. In College Park, we are working with Environment Maryland to pass a statewide ban on plastic grocery bags! We will also work with MARYPIRG to protect public health by banning Round Up. We are looking for staff who communicate well, are ready to work hard, and want to make positive social change! If you are interested in hearing more, you should fill out your info here! Our staff gain first-hand experience in grassroots organizing, learn valuable communication skills, and have the opportunity to participate in a variety of campaign actions including: running media events, petitioning, canvassing, fundraising, and writing letters to the editor, all while being paid as members of our staff. Our staff typically earn an averag