Position: Archivist

Organization: National Park Service

Where: Washington DC

Application deadline: 12/14/2023

Job Link: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/762641900

Description: 

Do you know anyone looking for that next opportunity in preserving archival and manuscript collections? Someone who is interested in promoting the life and legacy of Mary McLeod Bethune and the National Council of Negro Women? The successful candidate will be responsible for stewarding and providing access to the National Archives for Black Women's History. In addition to archival experience, the candidate selected must also have a commitment to engaging and responding to both researchers and others interested in the collection. This is a critical position in a high profile, fast-paced portfolio. National Capital Parks- East (NACE) is looking for someone who is motivated, dedicated to the National Park Service mission, values employees and colleagues, and collaborates with NACE partners.

The incumbent will join a team committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Key responsibilities include identifying, collecting, interpreting, and preserving the National Archives of Black Women’s History and supporting the Mary McLeod Bethune

Council House National Historic Site

Biological Science Technician, National Park Service, New River Gorge National Park and Preserve

Summary: This position is seasonal in nature; Career-Seasonal appointments are permanent positions and include the same benefits as Career appointments, but do not provide work on a year-round basis. You will be placed in a pay status and can expect to work a minimum of 13 pay periods not to exceed a maximum of 25 pay periods. You will work from approximately February to December, and you will be in a non-pay status for the remainder of the year, two pay periods of non-pay.

Application Deadline: 03/08/2023.

More info at: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/707947900

POSITION: Natural Resources Technician IV Seasonal Contractual

HOURLY RATE: $19.00

LOCATION AND COUNTY: Annapolis MD, Anne Arundel County

CONTRACT PERIOD: 7 months / 32 weeks, beginning April 2023

POSITION DUTIES: The Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Monitoring and Non-Tidal Assessment Division (MANTA) is currently accepting applications for one (1) seasonal Natural Resources Technician IV position. The selected candidate will assist with surveys for freshwater mussels in streams and rivers, collection of monthly water samples, and the propagation and culture of freshwater mussels. Data analysis, mapping, and report writing using field-collected data are also important duties. This position may assist with water quality or biological monitoring and participate in other field or lab duties as assigned.

Candidates must be willing to work long and flexible hours wading in the water, aboard boats, and under various weather conditions. This position may require carrying heavy equipment over rough and uneven terrain; candidates must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. Employees will likely encounter hot weather, biting insects, long hikes, briars, and snakes. Candidates must provide their own transportation to meet a field crew prior to traveling to sites.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Experience: Five years of experience, three years of experience in technical biological work in the field of natural resources management and an additional two years of experience performing technical biological work in the field of forestry, arboriculture, wildlife, aquaculture, natural resources management, or fisheries. Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute the completion of 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university, 18 credit hours must be in biology, biochemistry, environmental science, forest technology, arboriculture, aquaculture, natural science, natural resources management, botany, marine biology, marine ecology, physical oceanography, ichthyology, fisheries management, wildlife management, zoology, or a natural resources management related field of study and three years of experience in technical biological work in the field of natural resources management for the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute additional education beyond the 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university in a natural resources related field of study on a year-for-year basis for up to two years of the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in the natural resources management and biological sciences classifications or natural resources management and biological sciences specialty codes in the biological science technician field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

● Experience with freshwater mussel surveying

● Experience with freshwater mussel propagation

● Experience with Microsoft Access, Excel, Powerpoint, and Word or similar software

● Experience with water sampling and habitat measurement techniques

Tawes State Office Building – 580 Taylor Avenue – Annapolis, Maryland 21401

410-260-8DNR or toll free in Maryland 877-620-8DNR – dnr.maryland.gov – TTY Users Call via the Maryland Relay