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The Colorado Mountain Club Foundation
710 Tenth Street  Suite 200  Golden, Colorado 80401  (303) 279-3080
January 1, 2016
Steve Bain
President
Susan Baker
Past President
Kent Groninger
Vice President
Sherry Richardson
Secretary
Gary Mintz
Treasurer
Katie Blackett
Steve Bonowski
Paula Cushing
ACADEMIC FELLOWSHIPS FOR 2016
Since 1982 The Colorado Mountain Club Foundation has awarded fellowships for
research consistent with the statement of purpose adopted by the founders of the
Colorado Mountain Club in 1912:
To unite the energy, interest, and knowledge of the students, explorers, and lovers of the
mountains of Colorado; to collect and disseminate information regarding the Rocky
Mountains in behalf of science, literature, art, and recreation; to stimulate public
interest in the mountain area; to encourage the preservation of forests, flowers, fauna,
and natural scenery; and to render readily accessible the alpine attractions of this
region.
Jim Gehres
Art Hogling
Carol Kurt
John Lacher
Lauren Schwartz
The Foundation solicits applications from students enrolled in Colorado colleges
and universities conducting research in the Rocky Mountains or this region or
students outside Colorado whose research is focused on the Rocky Mountain
region. The Foundation awards grants ranging from approximately $500 to $2,000, in
disciplines such as biology, chemistry, environmental studies, forestry, geography,
geology, history, and law. Although fellowships are normally awarded to graduate
students, undergraduates are also eligible.
The top three outstanding applicants are awarded a named fellowship: either the Neal B.
Kindig Fellowship, in honor of the late Dr. Kindig, a graduate of West Point and
Stanford University and professor of electrical engineering at the University of
Colorado, as well as an active member of The Colorado Mountain Club and The CMC
Foundation; the Kurt Gerstle Fellowship, in honor of the late Dr. Gerstle, professor of
engineering at the University of Colorado, a long-time member of CMC, and the
founder of the Foundation’s Academic Fellowship program; or the Al Ossinger
Fellowship, in honor of Dr. Ossinger, a graduate of Stanford University, a long-time
member of CMC and the Foundation, and retired chair of the Academic Fellowship
Committee.
Grants are made to individuals only, for research under the direction of a faculty member
of an institution of higher learning.
Applications (available at
http://www.cmc.org/About/CMCFoundation.aspx) must be sent by April 15, 2016 to
Paula Cushing at [email protected] or mailed to The Colorado Mountain Club
Foundation, c/o Paula Cushing, Department of Zoology, Denver Museum of Nature &
Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO 80205. The faculty sponsor must submit a
letter under separate cover in support of the student and the proposed research.
Colorado State University Center for Protected Area Management/
Centro para el Manejo de Áreas Protegidas de la Universidad Estatal de Colorado
2016 Short Course Guide/Guía de Cursos Cortos 2016
International Ranger Training Course (given in English)
May 12th – 21st, 2016
The Center for Protected Area Management will offer a 9-day mobile training course for English
speakers in conjunction with and prior to the 8th World Ranger Congress (held in Estes Park,
Colorado from May 21nd – 27th, 2016). This course is designed for field rangers and ranger
supervisors. It will address the role of rangers in
managing different categories of protected areas; the
importance of working with landowners and
communities; public and visitor use management;
natural and cultural resources management;
infrastructure and trails; environmental
interpretation and education; protection and
enforcement; research and monitoring; and
emergency response. Protected areas in Colorado
and Utah will be visited, including a wide variety of habitat types and governance arrangements.
Highlights will include visits to Arches, Great Sand Dunes, and Mesa Verde National Parks and
Colorado National Monument, as well as national forests and national wildlife refuges. For more
information visit: http://warnercnr.colostate.edu/world-ranger-congress-2016
Curso Internacional de Capacitacion de Guardaparques (dado en español)
27 de mayo al 5 de junio, 2016
El Centro de Manejo de Áreas Protegidas ofrecerá un
curso itinerante para guardaparques y supervisores de
guardaparques en español en conjunto con y después
del Octavo Congreso Mundial de Guardaparques
previsto para el 21 al 27 de mayo de 2016 en Estes
Park, Colorado. El curso cubrirá temas incluyendo:
categorías de gestión de áreas protegidas; trabajo con
propietarios y comunidades locales; gestión de
turismo y recreación; gestión de recursos naturales y
culturales; infraestructura y senderos; interpretación y educación ambiental; protección y
vigilancia; investigación y monitoreo; y riesgos y emergencias. El curso visitará áreas en
Colorado y Wyoming manejados por gobiernos a nivel federal, estatal y local así como por ONGs.
Se visitarán los parques nacionales Yellowstone y Gran Tetón, bosques estatales, refugios de vida
silvestre, y el Monumento Nacional Dinosaurio. Para más información:
http://warnercnr.colostate.edu/world-ranger-congress-2016
XXVI Curso Internacional de Manejo de Áreas Protegidas (dado en español)
6 de julio al 6 de agosto, 2016
Estamos orgullos de ofrecer el 26⁰ edición anual del
Curso Internacional de Manejo de Áreas Protegidas.
Ofrecido en colaboración con la Oficina de Programas
Internacionales del Servicio Forestal de los Estados
Unidos, este curso se centra en los desafíos involucrados
en la planificación y gestión de áreas protegidas.
Enseñado totalmente en español, el curso de 31 días
combina clases, ejercicios en grupo y viajes al campo.
Temas cubiertos incluyen: planificación y gestión de
sistemas de áreas protegidas, corredores de
conservación y zonas de amortiguamiento; financiamiento de la conservación; gobernanza,
colaboración y resolución de conflictos; educación ambiental; turismo y la recreación;
investigación, monitoreo y evaluación; y liderazgo personal y profesional. Para más información
visite http://warnercnr.colostate.edu/cpamt-protected-areas-course
IV Mobile Seminar on Planning and Managing Tourism in Protected Areas (given in English)
September 9th – 24th, 2016
The Mobile Seminar on Planning and Managing
Tourism in Protected Areas is an intensive, 2.5 week
field-based training event aimed at professionals
working to promote sustainable tourism and
outdoor recreation in parks globally. The seminar
themes include: planning for public use and tourism
in protected areas including effective management
plans and zoning; legal and policy frameworks; a
detailed look at different institutional arrangements
including public-private partnerships; interpretation
and environmental education; and visitor infrastructure. In its fourth consecutive year, the
course travels through Colorado, Wyoming, and South Dakota and makes visits to national parks,
national forests, national monuments, state parks, national forests, a dude ranch, and a tribal
reservation. Highlights of the course will include the iconic Yellowstone, Grand Teton and Rocky
Mountain National Parks and Mount Rushmore national monument.
http://warnercnr.colostate.edu/cpamt-tourism-course
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ACE EPIC DIVERSITY & INCLUSION SPECIAL PROGRAMS
MANAGER
Position Location:
Website:
Salt Lake City, Utah (Downtown Sugarhouse)
www.usaconservation.org
Position Level:
Full-Time Professional
Position Contact:
Start Date:
Shane Barrow, Executive Director ACE EPIC
Immediate, Position open until filled
Job Description:
Conservation is a Human Endeavor
American Conservation Experience, 501c3, a national non-profit Conservation Corps located in
Salt Lake City, Utah, is diversifying its Outreach and Recruitment team for the Emerging
Professionals Internship Corps (EPIC) Program, a National internship program dedicated to
developing, training, and diversification of the conservation workforce nationwide.
As a youth conservation corps, and member of the 21st Century Service Corps, ACE is becoming
increasingly more involved in assisting Federal resource management agencies, such as BLM
and NPS, in working to diversify their workforce so that it better represents the face of the
nation. ACE’s Partnership responsibility is to provide a bridge between academia and career for
young professionals from non-traditional, economically disadvantaged, and culturally diverse
backgrounds.
ACE is seeking an individual to join our team to bring expertise and relevance on how best
support our partners in utilizing the Public Land Corps Act as a tool to recruit minority
populations into exploring careers as public servants within the Interior and Agricultural
Departments.
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Manage specific national diversity programs authorized under the Public Land Corps Act.
Current ACE EPIC programs include the BLM Direct Hire Authority – Resource Assistant
(DHA-RA) program and the NPS Cultural Resource Diversity Internship Program
(CRDIP).
Directly implement, coordinate, and facilitate the outreach portion of the ACE EPIC
programming including forming and maintaining new partnerships with historically black
colleges, associations, tribes, corps, and local community groups for prospective candidates
and recruitment pools.
Full recruitment program management for special projects including advertising,
reviewing, interviewing and placement of selected interns.
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Coordination and facilitation of trainings using online resources, webinars, video, and other
interactive digital resources.
Organization of data on collected recruitment statistics, and reporting of program success.
Become intimately familiar with Federal Financial Assistance Uniform Guidance, 2 C.F.R
200, in order to assure organizational compliance with current rules and regulations
(GAAP, CFR, OMB).
Mentoring of interns through the hiring, internship, alumni services, and career placement.
Understanding and desire to recruit for workforce diversity as agency directives desire.
Maintain and report detailed recruitment and retention statistics for special projects.
Understand and appreciate the complexity and uniqueness of various federal agency
cultures.
Experience and Skills:
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Extremely strong communication skills, and a deep interest in the welfare of ACE’s
Agency partners and represented interns.
Knowledge of Youth Conservation Corps structure.
Posses relevant experience and understanding of working with diverse, minority,
disadvantaged, and underrepresented youth and young professionals.
Commitment to ACE’s mission to public service through youth development &
volunteerism.
Prefer some Knowledge of Federal Grants & Agreements under Federal Uniform
Guidance.
Knowledge and professional acceptance of the varied missions of the National Park
Service, Bureau of Land Management, and other relevant federal agencies.
Ability to maintain organization of hundreds of interns and dozens of projects nationwide.
Strong computer management skills.
Experience with recruitment software and online personnel databases, iOs, Filemaker,
Excel, and Adobe Suite software.
Highly flexible with the ability to work well as part of a highly mobile, highly functional
team.
Very strong time management skills and the ability and desire to perform multiple and
variable tasks.
Must have a solid understanding of the rigors of earning a BA/BS degree (or higher) in
biological, cultural, geoscience, or Environmental Science fields.
Work schedule is dynamic and flexible. Evening, weekend and/or holiday work will
be necessary as college students/graduates are not always available during normal
business hours.
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Valid driver’s license and clean driving record; willingness to travel to project sites
nationwide.
Ability to pass a federal criminal background check will be required.
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Extremely flexible full-time work schedule.
National travel to Partner duty stations throughout the nation will be necessary.
Casual, yet professional non-partisan work environment, with a shared outdoor &
conservation ethic.
Compensation depending on experience. Estimated salary range $26,000-$40,000.
Degree of Agency experience, especially BLM, will be a strong consideration.
Benefit package includes health & dental insurance, vacation & sick leave accrual.
To Apply:
Please provide a cover letter expressing your specific interest in working for ACE, a resume
outlining your experience and relevance, and three professional references who can speak to your
technical abilities and interpersonal skills.
Applications can be submitted here:
https://usaconservationstaff.applicantpool.com/jobs/63137.html
NATIONAL FEDERAL GRANTS & FINANCIAL MANAGER
Position Location:
Website:
Salt Lake City, Utah (Downtown Sugarhouse)
www.usaconservation.org
Position Level:
Full-Time Professional
Position Contact:
Start Date:
Shane Barrow, Executive Director ACE EPIC
Immediate, Position open until filled
Job Description:
Conservation is a Human Endeavor
American Conservation Experience, 501c3, is seeking a manager to act as the central hub for all
Grants, Agreements, and Financial management and reporting for the Emerging Professionals
Internship Corps Program (EPIC), a National internship program dedicated to developing and
diversifying the conservation workforce nationwide.
The Grants & Finance Manager is a new position for ACE that will report directly to the
Executive Director of the EPIC Program in the Sugarhouse Office, located in Salt Lake City,
Utah. The ideal candidate will enjoy handling all the compliance and financial data while
working as an integral piece of our dynamic, high functioning team. This job provides the
opportunity to work on a team tasked with the important duty to develop the future federal
employee workforce.
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Manage All EPIC Program Grants & Agreements data and assure accurate and timely input
of data into ACE’s database.
Become intimately familiar with Federal Financial Assistance Uniform Guidance, 2 C.F.R
200, in order to assure organizational compliance with current rules and regulations
(GAAP, CFR, OMB).
Compile and submit all required quarterly, annual and final project/program reports.
Oversee preparation & timely processing of monthly to quarterly drawdown packages &
invoicing.
Assist program leads with creating budget documents necessary for partner agreements and
modifications.
Database management and improvement.
Compile and analyze EPIC evaluation and output data to support program reporting.
Track granting sites, particularly grants.gov, and identify relevant youth opportunities.
Coordinate the composition and submission of Federal and non-Federal grants.
Understand and appreciate the unique federal agency cultures.
Experience and Skills:
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Bachelor’s degree and/or relevant coursework preferred. Individuals with a passion for
conservation that have a background in finance, accounting, database management, grantwriting, natural/cultural resource management, or other related skills will be considered.
Commitment to ACE’s mission to public service through youth development &
volunteerism.
Experience working with Federal Grants & Agreements under Federal Uniform Guidance.
Knowledge and professional acceptance of the varied missions of federal agencies. Our
partners include National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, US Fish and
Wildlife Service, US Forest Service, Bureau of Reclamation, as well as state and local
agencies, and non-profits.
Extremely detail and goal oriented.
Very strong computer management skills.
Experience with iOS, Filemaker, Excel, MS Office, and Adobe Suite software.
Ability to work well as part of a highly mobile, highly functional team.
Very strong time management skills including the flexibility, ability and desire to perform
multiple and variable tasks.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to pass a federal criminal background check will be required.
Job Benefits:
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Very flexible full-time work schedule. Occasional weekend work and long hours will be
necessary.
Casual, yet professional non-partisan work environment, with a shared outdoor &
conservation ethic.
Compensation depending on experience. Estimated salary range $28,000-$38,000.
Benefit package includes health & dental insurance, vacation & sick leave accrual.
To apply:
Please provide a cover letter expressing your specific interest in working for ACE, a resume
outlining your experience and relevance, and three professional references who can speak to your
technical abilities and interpersonal skills.
Applications can be submitted here:
https://usaconservationstaff.applicantpool.com/jobs/63161.html
ACE EPIC OUTREACH & RECRUITMENT SPECIALIST
Position Location:
Website:
Salt Lake City, Utah (Downtown Sugarhouse)
www.usaconservation.org
Position Level:
Full-Time Professional
Position Contact:
Start Date:
Shane Barrow, Executive Director ACE EPIC
Immediate, Position open until filled
Job Description:
Conservation is a Human Endeavor
American Conservation Experience, 501c3, a national non-profit Conservation Corps located in
Salt Lake City, Utah, is diversifying its Outreach and Recruitment team for the Emerging
Professionals Internship Corps (EPIC) Program, a National internship program dedicated to the
development, training, and diversification of the conservation workforce nationwide.
The EPIC program is seeking to bring a new Full-Time Professional team member on-board who
is passionate about public land management, and desires to work at the national level through
ACE’s 21st Century Service Corps partnership with our Federal land management partners. Our
Partnership responsibility is to provide a bridge between academia and careers for young
professionals seeking positions as a public servant within the Department of Interior and
Department of Agriculture.
An individual who has worked with, or directly for, the Bureau of Land Management to
implement its complex mission to balance resource use with conservation across our public trust
would be ideal in this role. Experience working with other Agencies, or in higher education,
implementing multiple use mandates will also be very useful, as we do work with a variety of
other federal partners such as the National Park Service and Bureau of Reclamation. The ideal
candidate must have a solid understanding of the rigors of earning a BA/BS degree (or higher) in
biological, cultural, geoscience, or Environmental Science fields.
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Act as main Point of Contact for ACE’s Bureau of Land Management partners regionally
and nationally.
Directly implement, coordinate, and facilitate the outreach portion of ACE EPIC
programming including forming and maintaining new partnerships with agencies, tribes,
schools, and local community groups for prospective candidates and recruitment pools.
Coordinate and facilitate trainings, collect and organize data on recruitment statistics, and report
program activity and success.
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Become deeply knowledgeable of Federal Financial Assistance Uniform Guidance, 2 C.F.R
200, in order to assure organizational compliance with current rules and regulations
(GAAP, CFR, OMB).
Mentoring of interns through the hiring, internship, and career placement cycle.
Posting announcements, reviewing and interviewing candidates, and placement of selected
interns.
Understanding and desire to recruit for workforce diversity as agency directives desire.
Assist Grants & Agreements Manager with quarterly, annual, and final project/program
reports.
Understand and appreciate the complexity and uniqueness of various federal agency
cultures.
Experience and Skills:
Qualifications:
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Extremely strong communication skills, and a deep interest in the welfare of ACE’s
Agency partners and represented interns.
Commitment to ACE’s mission to public service through youth development &
volunteerism.
Prefer some knowledge of Federal Grants & Agreements under Federal Uniform
Guidance. Successful completion of job duties will require learning this intimately.
Knowledge and professional acceptance of the varied missions of federal agencies.
Highly organized with the ability to maintain organization of hundreds of interns and
dozens of projects nationwide.
Strong computer management skills including experience with recruitment software and
online personnel databases, iOS, Filemaker, Excel, MS Office, and Adobe Suite software.
Must be flexible, with the ability to work well as part of a highly mobile, highly functional
team.
Very strong time management skills and the ability and desire to perform multiple and
variable tasks.
Valid driver’s license with clean driving record and willingness to travel to project sites
nationwide.
Evening, weekend and/or holiday work will be necessary as target college
students/graduates are not always available during normal business hours.
Desire to participate in field projects, when possible.
Ability to pass a federal criminal background check will be required. ACE reserves the
right to require drug testing within our programs.
Job Benefits:
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Extremely flexible full-time work schedule. Work schedule is dynamic and flexible.
National travel to Partner duty stations throughout the nation, from National Parks to
mineral extraction sites, will be necessary.
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Casual, yet professional non-partisan work environment, with a shared outdoor &
conservation ethic.
Compensation depending on experience. Estimated salary range $26,000-$40,000. Level
of Agency experience, especially BLM, will be a strong consideration.
Benefit package includes health & dental insurance, vacation & sick leave accrual.
To Apply:
Please provide a cover letter expressing your specific interest in working for ACE, a resume
outlining your experience and relevance, and three professional references who can speak to your
technical abilities and interpersonal skills.
Applications can be submitted here:
https://usaconservationstaff.applicantpool.com/jobs/63170.html
*Job Title: Rocky Mountain Research Fellowship
Company/Organization: Rocky Mountain Conservancy
*Wage/Salary: Housing plus a $8,000 honorarium and a $3,000 support budget
for incidentals
*Job Description: This fellowship opportunity invites a broad range of research
proposals to be reviewed and conducted in Rocky Mountain
National Park, including wildlife management, vegetation and
riparian studies, fire ecology, cultural sciences, archeology and
historic structures preservation, as well as other topics in botany,
zoology, geology, history, ecology and ornithology. The graduate
student awarded the Research Fellowship will work with Rocky
Mountain National Park staff for a period of three to four months.
Applicants must submit a preliminary research proposal and the
chosen fellow will be expected to convey research finding to the
general public as well as to professional audiences.
1) Participant must be currently enrolled in, or in the process of
graduating from, a graduate level program at an accredited
college or university.
2) Participant must show proven excellence in scholarship and
research, or training in the fields of natural and/or cultural
resources.
3) Goals should include an interest in a career with national or
state parks in interpretation, natural or cultural resources,
resource management, or environmental education.
4) Participant should exhibit the ability to communicate effectively
to both general and public audiences.
5) Participant should exhibit a willingness to contribute to the
purposes of the Rocky Mountain Fellowship Program and assist the
National Park Service by sharing knowledge, skill and enthusiasm.
*Application Instructions : Please email a cover letter, resume, transcripts, and research
proposal to Rachel Balduzzi at [email protected]
by February 1, 2016 for consideration of this fellowship.
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Title:
Private Lands Wildlife Biologist
Agency:
Bird Conservancy of the Rockies
Location:
Sturgis, South Dakota
Job Description:
Bird Conservancy of the Rockies (Bird Conservancy), in partnership with the Natural Resources
Conservation Service (NRCS), and South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (SDGFP) are looking to hire a
Private Lands Wildlife Biologist to work alongside private landowners and partner organization in
western South Dakota, northeastern Wyoming, southwestern Montana, and southwestern North
Dakota (main focus will be in western South Dakota). Bird Conservancy is a Colorado-based nonprofit
founded in 1988 that works to conserve birds and their habitats through science, education and
stewardship. The position will deliver wildlife habitat conservation programs, emphasizing grassland
birds, on private lands through Farm Bill funding. S/He will provide technical assistance to landowners
and other land managers to more fully incorporate wildlife habitat management into their ranching
operations and individual conservation efforts. By integrating SDGFP, Bird Conservancy and NRCS
expertise and resources, this position will provide a comprehensive approach and toolbox for private
lands-based grassland conservation.
Duties include:
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Providing technical assistance and program support to private landowners regarding NRCS
habitat conservation programs (e.g., EQIP, CSP, RCPP, etc.)
Developing and sustaining cooperative working relationships with landowners, SDGFP and
other resource professionals
Providing technical and financial support for incorporating fish and wildlife habitat
considerations into landowner conservation plans
Providing training, workshops, seminars, and field exercises with groups and individuals
Identifying and developing products for information and outreach programs
Developing technical proficiency in conservation planning and NRCS business tools (Toolkit,
Protracts, IDEA, Client Gateway, etc.
Enrolling private lands into conservation programs using Farm Bill and other program dollars
Being accountable for deliverables associated with funding sources
Working as part of a unified effort to deliver grassland conservation efforts to private
landowners in the great plains
Qualifications:
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Must have at least a Bachelor’s degree in a conservation related field preferably Wildlife
Management/Biology with one to three years of experience
Experience and knowledge of Farm Bill Programs is highly desirable
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Ability and desire to work with a diverse group of people including state, federal and nongovernment resource professionals, agricultural producers and the general public
Must be a Self-starter who can work independently, is organized and enthusiastic, outgoing,
with strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
Basic understanding of range management principles and implementation of grazing systems
that provide benefits to both livestock and wildlife
Strong working knowledge of the flora and fauna of northern great plains, especially grassland
birds
A strong professional who has a positive attitude
Willingness and ability to travel on a regular basis, year round, and work in remote locations,
often alone and in inclement weather or adverse conditions
Ability to traverse various terrains on foot
Must be willing and able to perform administrative work in a controlled environment/office
setting
Must possess exceptional organizational skills and ability to multi-task
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and Access and GIS mapping
software and ability to obtain USDA security clearance (US Citizenship)
To Apply:
Please send a cover letter, resume and at least 3 references IN ONE DOCUMENT named “Last Name
_SD-PLWB_Application_2016” via email to [email protected] . Microsoft Word, or PDF
files only.
Salary:
high 30’s to low 40’s with benefits
Apply by:
Applications must be received on or by January 29th 2016
Website:
www.birdconservancy.org
Contact:
Gillian Bee
E-mail:
[email protected] (Preferred)
Phone:
970-482-1707 x12
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The Guild | 21 Elk Ave | Crested Butte | 5-6 pm
BRIAN BERNHARDT
Keeping It In The Ground: Lessons from
Contemporary Indigenous Resistance
Highlighting the voices and actions of indigenous people, this talk will
survey contemporary resistance to fossil fuel infrastructure.
Assistant Professor of Politics and Government
at Western State Colorado University
Hello All, Though it is really hard to start thinking about spending time on the river when its -­‐
20 outside the planning for the 2016 Gunnison River Festival is already underway. The motto for the Gunnison River Festival is “A Celebration of Rivers” and we have successfully run a festival each year since 2003. This year we are looking for motivated and inspired individuals to help with the organization of the festival. Below are some the goals we hope to accomplish for this years festival as well as some of the roles we hope folks would be interested in being involved with. What we want to accomplish: • Create a Celebration of the Rivers and Streams of the Upper Gunnison Basin • Provide support to a venue/ park that promotes utilization of our recreational in channel water right • Create events that showcase the possible uses and activities provided by the Whitewater Park and other bodies of water within the Gunnison Valley • Create events that have a positive economic and social impact to the Gunnison Valley Organizational Structure Chairperson(s)-­‐ Chairperson is responsible for overall coordination and oversight of the event. This includes holding regular meeting, e-­‐mail and phone communication between different committees, overall budgetary responsibility, contracts, legal aspects and ensuring the overall goals of the event are being accomplished. Chairperson is a de-­‐facto committee member to all below committees. Technical Committee-­‐ Responsible for overall coordination of technical aspects of the festival. This includes permitting, parking, fencing, equipment, electrical, swift water rescue, first aid, venue safety, security, agency coordination, waste management, shuttles etc. Members of this committee should include folks from the county, city, local fire/ swift water and local raft companies. Operations Committee-­‐ Responsible for the general operations of events leading up to the festival as well as events the day of. This is a big committee and members could be broken down into three sub committees. Each sub-­‐committee will more than likely need a number of committed volunteers not only the day of the event but as an integral member of the organizational team leading up to the event. Marketing/ PR Committee-­‐ Joellen Fonken Director. This committee is responsible for coordinating a detailed marketing strategy for promotion of the festival and its associated events. This will include use of print advertising, radio, website/ digital media, social media and posters/ t-­‐shirts. It will be important for this committee to create a budget and a timeline for accomplishing the marketing goals and objectives. This committee should include in its goals the recruitment of both event participants as well as spectators. Sponsorship Committee-­‐ This committee is responsible for creating fundraising goals and sponsorship levels and following through on accomplishing those goals. Emphasis should be placed on finding out of Valley sponsorship targets including a title sponsor for the event. This also includes following up with sponsors after the event and ensuring that the sponsors deliverables are accomplished. Volunteer Committee-­‐ This committee is responsible for recruiting and supporting the large volunteer effort required to put on the event. This includes coordinating with the different committees to see what their needs are, volunteer organization and training, and volunteer support. We are looking for folks who are willing to be involved in both the planning and implementation of this event, in whichever roles they feel would suit them. Meetings are held once a month until May when we hold a meeting every 2 weeks until the event. Time commitments vary but most of the time commitment happens during the actual event itself, which this year is slated for June 24 and 25th. If you are interested in being involved or just want more information, please plan on attending our next meeting on January 20th at 5:30pm at the Upper Gunnison water Conservancy District Office at 210 W Spencer Street, ste B. Looking forward to seeing you there. Forest Service
Rocky Mountain Region
Grand Mesa,
Uncompahgre,
Gunnison National
Forest (GMUG)
OUTREACH
Forestry Technician (Timber Sale Preparation)
Jobs are open for applications between 02/02/2016 and 02/08/2016
Interested Applicants Please Respond to Kelly Nywening at [email protected]
Location: Gunnison, Colorado
Positions: The Gunnison Ranger District is planning to fill Full Time Temporary-Seasonal
positions in Timber Sale Preparation and Timber Stand Improvement with a duty station in Gunnison,
Colorado.
Work Schedule/Period of Employment: Employment will last from approximately May through the
end of October of 2016. The work schedule will typically consist of 4, 10 hour days. Appointees will
be guaranteed 40 hours of work per week with a limit of 1039 hours per season (6 months). Overtime may be authorized for certain high priority projects.
Salary/Benefits:
GS-4 - $13.68 per hour
GS-5 - $15.31 per hour
Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule and will earn 4 hours of sick leave and 4 hours of
annual leave every pay period. He/she will also be compensated for Federal holidays that fall during
the scheduled period of employment.
Housing: Government housing is limited and will be offered on a first come, first serve basis in the
local Gunnison area. Housing costs are approximately $5.05 per day.
Duties: These are field-going positions which require employees to work in difficult terrain, at high
elevations (7,000 to 12,000 feet), in any type of weather, and for prolonged periods. Persons will
need to be in good physical condition. Expect to work in the woods every day and camp-out all week
for certain projects. Per Diem will be offered when staying in the field overnight is required.
Timber Sale Preparation: The majority of the season will be spent preparing salvage sales in dead
Englemann spruce stands. Tasks include painting boundaries, traversing boundaries with GPS,
designating leave trees following silviculture prescriptions and marking guidelines, and determining
the volume of timber offered in a sale. Unit layout and preparation of small sales may also be
required. Experience with GPS, aerial photo interpretation, and use of tools including marking guns,
diameter tapes, prisms, and field data recorders is desired. Depending on grade, employee may
provide leadership and direction to a crew performing a variety of field measurements, collection and
monitoring tasks. Participation with Timber Sale Preparation activities and, for qualified crew
members, assistance with fire suppression and prescribed fire activities may be necessary.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Interested applicants or those desiring further information are encouraged to contact:
Kelly Nywening (Timber Sale Preparation) at (970) 642-4457 or via email at [email protected]
If you want to find out more information about the Grand Mesa-Uncompahgre-Gunnison National
Forest, you can check our website at http://www.fs.usda.gov/gmug.
For more information on the community of Gunnison visit http://www.gunnison-co.com/.
HOW TO APPLY
Vacancy announcements are posted on www.usajobs.gov.
You will need to use the following vacancy numbers to apply for our jobs:
GS 4 – 16TEMPR02GMNFGUNNIS4624TSP
GS 5 – 16TEMPR02GMNFGUNNIS4625TSP
These jobs will be open for applications ONLY between 02/02/2016 and 02/08/2016.
Note Well: Read the Applicant Guide (provided) and make sure to attach with your application ALL
required documents specified in the application in a .pdf or .jpeg format. DO NOT submit as a
Microsoft Word Document.
APPLICANT GUIDE
These appointments are temporary seasonal positions. The vacancy announcements are posted on
USAJOBS at www.usajobs.gov/.
To apply for a job, there are four basic steps:
1. CREATE AN ACCOUNT - Enter your profile information and create or upload a resume. Please
note that you do not need to create a “My Account” to search for jobs, but you must create an account
to apply for jobs online. You will need to request a user ID and password. Allow yourself at least two
days before the application deadline to complete this process to ensure you have time to get your
application submitted.
2. SEARCH JOBS – Use basic search to enter in job and location keyword information from the
USAJOBS home page. Or you can use the advanced search function which allows you to search by
vacancy announcement number or series and grade. Review the job opportunity announcements and
note of those of interest. Carefully review the “Qualification and Evaluation” section to determine
whether you will qualify for the position. GS-3 positions are entry level positions. As the grades get
higher (GS-4, GS-5, etc.), they require more specialized experience or qualifications.
3. APPLY FOR JOBS – Carefully follow the instructions in the “How to Apply” section for each
announcement. You may store up to five uploaded or “resume builder” created resumes in your
profile. Submit any additional documentation to verify your qualifications such as transcripts, SF-50
Notification of Personnel Action (if you have previously worked for the federal government), and/or
Veterans’ Form DD-214. Please see the “Additional Information” below regarding supplemental
documentation and resumes.
4. MANAGE YOUR CAREER – Log into your account to obtain application status for positions for
which you have applied. Contact the agency for specific follow-up questions or those related to the
particular job. The agency contact information is listed on the right hand side of the announcement.
You may also contact District personnel regarding the position. However, please note that we do not
see your application until the vacancy announcement has closed and we have requested a list of
candidates. Only those applicants that are qualified for the position will be referred to the hiring
official.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING APPLICATIONS:
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If you have experience as a firefighter, be sure to attach your IQCS, or IQS, Master Record to
both your USAJOBS account and your application. This documentation supports what you are
submitting in your application. Failure to attach it may disqualify you from being eligible for
higher graded fire positions, specifically at the GS-5 level or higher.
If you are basing any of your qualifications on your education, you must attach valid
transcripts. There is no method to verify education (including coursework completed and GPA)
without these.
Special Notes:
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Valid transcripts are those that are issued by the school (official or unofficial). Course
listings/grades pulled from your student profile or account are not transcripts.
Transcripts that have been altered in any way (i.e. written on, edited) are not considered valid.
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Attaching password protected transcripts is not recommended. There is not a remarks section
within the application that will allow you to provide the password. If they cannot be accessed,
they cannot be verified.
If you are claiming Veteran’s preference, you must attach your DD-214.
It is important to remember that your answers to the minimum qualification – knowledge, skills,
and abilities – questions must be supported by the contents of your resume or attached
documents.
REGARDING RESUMES:
Your resume is the basis for determining qualifications, so you need to be as complete as possible.
There are a number of items that should be included to improve your chances of making the referral
list and being selected for a seasonal/temporary position with the Forest Service.
Work Experience:
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Be sure to include specific dates of employment, in mo/day/yr format (i.e. 05/15/2012 –
08/24/2012), and hours per week. This helps determine experience level. Note: the resume
builder in USAJOBS only allows you to select mo/yr. It is recommended that you upload your
own resume or include the specific dates in the remarks section where you explain your work
experience for that position.
Be very specific and detailed when describing your work experience. Include everything:
duties, responsibilities, equipment and tools used. It is important to remember that the people
determining your qualifications are comparing your work experience to the position description
of the job you are applying for. This is especially true for higher graded positions (GS-4, GS-5).
Volunteer Experience also counts. If you have volunteered for any local organizations be sure
to include it.
Certifications:
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Include all relevant certifications and training. For instance, if you are a certified pesticide
applicator, this would be good to include on a resume for a Weeds/Range position. If you are
applying for a fire position and have completed S-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior,
document this on your resume.
References:
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References are checked during the selection process. Be sure to include at least two
professional references.
Job Announcement- Field Technician (Botany/Wildlife Biology)
You will be working under the direction and supervision of Carol English (Field biologist/botanist) who does
contract work for the Colorado State Land Board. We are currently completing an extensive greater sage grouse
habitat assessment project in NW Colorado, and we may begin a wetland assessment project later in the summer.
This work includes completing vegetation transects, bird identification, plant identification, plant community
identification in sagebrush and possibly wetland ecosystems. The work days can be very challenging and include
intense heat and/or intense cold, dangerous weather such as lightening, rattlesnakes, difficult off road driving, and
many other challenges that come with working in the backcountry. We will be camping the entire time we work in
the field.
Job Title: Field Technician
Job Location: Northwest Colorado, primarily in Moffat County north and south of Maybell, Colorado.
Job Description:
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Help prepare for field work
Field work 8-9 hours each day collecting transect data, field observations such as searching for
greater sage grouse scat, rare plants, flora identification, flora/fauna photography, data
calculation, note taking, GPS use (Garmin), assisting with off road driving and difficult ranch
gate opening etc., and land access.
Job Skills/Requirements
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Bachelor of Science in Biology with an emphasis in botany/plant science.
Experience working in the field, backcountry camping and cooking
Experience using GPS units, compass, and finding your way in the backcountry
Physically strong and in good health with excellent communication skills
Valid driver’s license, health Insurance, willing to be away from home for 8-10 days at a time
Job Skills/Preferred
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Masters or PhD student working on a degree in biology, botany, wildlife biology etc.
Experience driving 4 wheel drive vehicles on rough back country roads
Field photography, backpacking, Enjoys birding, botanizing and generally being in nature
Strong interest in field biology, natural history, botany, ornithology etc.
Hourly Rate: $15.00+ depending on skills and experience
Schedule: June-September 2015, (not paid for off hours such as cooking/camping). Dates are negotiable
according to your personal schedule
Application Method: Submit resume, cover letter and three references to [email protected] by March 15,
2016. Please include appropriate contact information (phone number and/or email address.
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Title:
Private Lands Wildlife Biologist (Wetlands Specialist)
Agency:
Bird Conservancy of the Rockies
Location:
Greeley or Sterling, Colorado
Job Description:
The Private Lands Wildlife Biologist Program (PLWB) is a partnership between the Natural Resources
Conservation Service (NRCS), Bird Conservancy of the Rockies (BCR), Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW),
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), and other partner organizations focused on delivering wildlife
conservation on private lands by providing technical and financial assistance through the USDA Farm Bill
program. This assistance helps landowners and other land managers improve their conservation efforts
by incorporation of well-developed wildlife management activities.
This position will have an emphasis on wetland wildlife conservation, by leading the effort to restore,
enhance and protect key wetland and riparian habitats primarily through the USDA Farm Bill, Wetlands
Reserve Easement (WRE) program. This position covers, and will require travel, throughout
Northeastern Colorado with an emphasis on the South Platte River Corridor. This is a full-time position
with benefits. Duties include:
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Enroll privately owned lands into the USDA Farm Bill, Wetlands Reserve Easement (WRE)
program, by utilizing partnership efforts such as CPW Wetlands Program, USFWS Partners
for Fish and Wildlife (PFW) program among others.
Develop and lead the WRE wetland/riparian restoration and enhancement efforts on newly
acquired easements and on existing easements that require such activates, by utilizing
partnership efforts, to address the habitat elements of targeted wetland wildlife.
Manage existing restoration projects by conducting monitoring and status reviews, and
prescribing activities such as water management, vegetation management and integrated
pest management.
Develop and sustain cooperative working relationships with landowners, conservation
groups and other resource professionals.
Provide technical assistance and program support to NRCS and their clients on wetlandrelated conservation efforts, including: wetland restoration recommendations for other
USDA Farm Bill programs; training to NRCS conservation planners on wetland
considerations; and providing guidance on the various programs that can benefit wetlands
(WRE, CRP-wetland/riparian enrollments, the Environmental Quality Incentives Program,
and partner programs).
Provide training, workshops, seminars, and field exercises with groups and individuals on
wetland conservation awareness and assistance availability
Identify and develop products for information and outreach programs.
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Assist on area or state-level NRCS efforts, such as developing/implementing strategic
planning, providing training and development of guidance documents. Assist on partner
efforts such as conducting limited surveys that will enhance or increase knowledge of
species habitat requirements within the positions geographic area and scope of work.
Qualifications:
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Must have a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Wetland Management/Ecology, in Wildlife
Management/Biology, or a closely related degree.
Experience that includes at least 3 years in wetland restoration, ecology and management
which has developed a specialized skill-set in these areas.
Ability and desire to work with a diverse group of people including state, federal and nongovernment natural resource professionals, agricultural producers and the general public.
Must be a self-starter who can work independently, is organized and can multi-task,
enthusiastic and outgoing, with strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
Must have a working knowledge of commonly used software applications (i.e. Microsoft
programs) and use of GIS equipment and software (including ArcMap).
A willingness and ability to develop technical proficiency in NRCS’s conservation planning
process by becoming a Certified Conservation Planner including becoming proficient in
associated software programs (ProTracts, ToolKit, etc).
A working knowledge of Colorado’s wetlands of the eastern plains, including the flora and
fauna of wetland and riparian communities, is desired.
Experience and knowledge of USDA Farm Bill Programs is desired.
Willingness and ability to travel on a regular basis, year round, and work in remote locations
in the field, often alone and in inclement weather or adverse conditions.
Willingness and ability to perform administrative work in a controlled environment/office
setting for an eight-hour workday.
To Apply:
Please send a cover letter, resume and at least 3 references IN ONE DOCUMENT named “Last Name _
WetlandsPLWB_2015” via email to [email protected] AND [email protected] .
Microsoft Word, or PDF files only. Applications must be received on or by January 29th, 2016
Salary:
Low to mid-40’s, with benefits
Apply by:
Applications must be received on or by January 29th, 2016
Website:
www.birdconservancy.org
Contact:
Martin Moses
E-mail:
[email protected]
Phone:
208-596-2299
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Sustainability Fund
Spring 2016 Request for Proposals
Proposals <$500 accepted throughout the semester
Proposals >$500 due February 19
The Sustainability Fund Committee is requesting proposals from students for projects that
promote sustainability at Western. The purpose of the sustainability fund is to provide Western
students access to the financial resources to initiate projects that (1) support Western’s use of
more sustainable and renewable energy, (2) reduce unnecessary consumption of goods, (3)
increase reuse of usable goods and recycling of materials, or (4) promote the ethical
stewardship of all resources and land on the Western campus. For the academic year 20152016, full-time students are assessed $4.50 per semester for campus sustainability. The revenue
generated from this fee is approximately $18,000 per academic year. It is the responsibility of
the Student Government Association to allocate these dollars to projects that support
sustainability across campus. The Sustainability Fund Committee encourages students to take
advantage of this opportunity to support and enhance sustainable practices on the Western State
Colorado University campus.
Sustainability Fund project requirements. The following are the primary criteria used to
evaluate project proposals. All project proposals must effectively demonstrate how they will
meet or exceed these requirements.
 Projects must support the principles and goals of Western’s Environmental Charter and
be consistent with the above stated purpose of the Sustainability Fund.
 Projects must show physical, measurable, or countable evidence that sustainability is
being achieved.
 The outcomes of the project should affect a sizable portion of the student body.
 Project proposals will only be accepted from a member of the Associated Student Body
and only with the support of a faculty or staff adviser.
The Sustainability Fund Committee will consider two different types of proposals: 1) short
proposals for projects < $500, accepted throughout the school year, and 2) larger proposals
(funded projects have ranged from $1000 to $20,000), which require a more substantial
submission process.
For projects with proposed expenses < $500, please use our online submission form:
http://www.western.edu/sustainabilityfund
For projects with costs > $500, follow these guidelines:
Email complete proposals as a single word document or PDF to Dr. Jonathan Coop
([email protected]). Incomplete proposals will not be considered for review. Be sure your
proposal includes all of the components listed above, including faculty letters of support. Due
dates for proposals are 5 pm, October 16th for fall semester and 5 pm, Feb 19th for spring
semester. Please provide, in order, the following information:
A. Cover Letter
a. Brief summary of project proposal and objectives
B. Description of Project Proposal
a. Provide a complete description of the proposed project, including a detailed
description of the activities required to successfully implement the project
b. Provide a brief description of how the proposed project will meet all
Sustainability Fund requirements and how project outcomes will be measured
c. Provide example(s), if available, of similar projects implemented at other
locations (college campuses preferably) and describe the successes and
challenges of these projects
d. Provide an estimated timeline for the proposed project and its required activities
C. Description of Project Costs
a. Provide a detailed cost estimate of fully implementing the proposed project.
Include in your estimate any potential on-going costs such as maintenance, any
in-kind services required by the College to successfully implement the proposed
project, and any current bid estimates for contractor services or supplies, if
applicable.
b. If applicable, provide a list of other funding sources or in-kind services secured
or being pursued for this project. If supplemental sources are being pursued but
not yet secured, provide information on estimated notification timelines.
D. A letter of support from at least one WSCU faculty or staff member.
E. A 1-page resume for each student participant
Proposal length (excluding student resumes and faculty letter of support) should not exceed 5
pages.
After review of all proposals, the Committee will invite students who submitted the most
qualified proposals to present to the Committee, answer questions, and provide clarifications of
the proposed project. The Committee will consider all qualified proposals and make its decision
on funding based on the Sustainability Fund purpose, criteria, and cost of implementation.
Decisions made by the Committee on funding are final and not subject to appeal. If a project is
not funded, the Committee will provide information to the student(s) on why the proposal was
not funded. Allocation of funds will be subject to availability. Projects must be completed and a
final report will be due to the committee within one year of funding.
If you have any further questions or need further information, please contact Dr. Jonathan Coop,
Assistant Professor of Environmental & Sustainability and Biology; [email protected].