Welcome to the ABE Career Board. Here you will be able to find information on upcoming career opportunities for ABE students. If you have information on a career opportunity that you would like displayed here, please e-mail klwhite@ufl.edu to have the position posted.
Description:
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Farm Manager to oversee the operations of our strawberry and blueberry farm. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in agricultural management, excellent leadership skills, and a passion for sustainable farming practices.
Responsibilities:
Manage day-to-day farm operations, ensuring optimal cultivation of strawberries and blueberries; Develop and implement planting, irrigation, pest control, and harvesting schedules; Supervise and train farm staff, promoting a safe and productive work environment; Monitor crop health, conduct soil tests, and adjust farming practices as needed; Maintain equipment and ensure all farm machinery is in good working condition; Oversee inventory management for fertilizers,crop protection materials, and other supplies; Collaborate with marketing teams to promote farm products and develop sales strategies; Implement sustainable farming practices to enhance crop quality and environmental stewardship; Prepare reports on farm operations and yield estimates; Will be required to work nights and weekends as needed during season.
Minimum Qualifications:
How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit their resume and a cover letter outlining their relevant experience to Matt Reichenbach at ferrisfarms1@gmail.com.
Description:
The University of Wisconsin - Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences seeks applicants at all ranks with a distinguished academic record and exceptional potential focused on adaptation to and/or mitigation of climate impacts on agroecosystems and communities that rely on them. We are recruiting multiple faculty members in this space. Successful candidates will have the flexibility to select their tenure-home in alignment with college and departmental priorities. The successful candidate will contribute to the research and teaching missions of both the department and the college. See https://cals.wisc.edu/ for more information about the college.
Ideal candidates will lead an integrated research/teaching/outreach program that examines adaptation and/or mitigation of climate-induced stresses on agroecosystems and communities that rely on them in disciplines from natural to social sciences. They will also engage and collaborate with the broader research community at the university. Translation of research findings into practical solutions addressing climate-induced stresses would be one of many ways successful candidates would advance in their faculty roles. Teaching responsibilities will include graduate and undergraduate courses consistent with departmental and college teaching load expectations.
Responsibilities:
Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses and contributing to curriculum updates and innovations to educate a diverse student body; mentoring graduate students and supervising their research; developing and directing a well-recognized and extramurally funded research program; participating in departmental and university faculty governance; contributing to professional and public service, and participating in interdisciplinary and collaborative efforts with other departments, schools and colleges.
Minimum Qualifications:
If interested in more information, or if you would like to apply, please visit the job posting on Jobs at UW.
Description:
The Minimum Flows and Levels (MFL) Scientist independently performs complex data collection and analysis activities to support the MFLs program, including development of relationships between hydrologic and environmental parameters to determine thresholds that prevent significant harm to priority water resources. This position assists with developing new and improved MFL technical approaches, preparing technical reports, and performing critical review of technical work from internal staff, other agencies, and contractors.
Job Duties:
Minimum Qualifications:
Application Process:
The District will determine eligibility for employment solely from the information provided on a District employment application. All applicants are required to complete, in full, a District employment application. Any application that is not complete will not receive consideration for the position. A resume will not be considered as a substitute for the information requested on the application for purposes of qualification.
Applications must be filled out online at www.mysuwanneeriver.com.
Description:
The Data Analyst III and Senior Data Analyst are professional positions that collect, compile, review, analyze, and interpret data, and develop procedures for maintaining and integrating the District’s environmental data. This includes automation of data processes, analysis and reporting routines, developing quality control procedures, and assessing data needs and formats.
Job Duties:
Minimum Qualifications:
Data Analyst III
Senior Data Analyst
Application Process:
The District will determine eligibility for employment solely from the information provided on a District employment application. Any application that is not complete will not receive consideration for the position. A resume will not be considered as a substitute for the information requested on the application for purposes of qualification.
Applications must be filled out online at www.mysuwanneeriver.com.
Description:
This position would perform entry level to advanced, independent engineering work based on qualifying skill set. Duties include reviewing permit applications, preparing technical reports of findings, assisting in permit compliance and/or assisting in engineering analysis, planning, design, and/or management of engineering construction; maintenance and/or operations projects; and/or serving as a project manager.
Job Duties:
Minimum Qualifications:
Engineer Specialist
Engineer I
Requirements of Engineering Specialist PLUS:
Engineer II:
Requirements of Engineer I PLUS:
Engineer III:
Requirements of Engineer II PLUS:
Application Process:
The District will determine eligibility for employment solely from the information provided on a District employment application. All applicants are required to complete, in full, a District employment application. Any application that is not complete will not receive consideration for the position. A resume will not be considered as a substitute for the information requested on the application for purposes of qualification.
Applications must be filled out online at www.mysuwanneeriver.com.
Description:
This position will address critical statewide water supply needs through integration of stormwater capture and infiltration into regional stormwater capture initiatives, including integrated regional water management plans; development and oversight of Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) permits. This role also includes oversight of municipal stormwater programs.
Responsibilities:
Support integration of stormwater capture and infiltration into regional stormwater initiatives, including integrated regional water management plans.
Evaluate large scale or regional stormwater capture, infiltration, and reuse projects proposed by local water agencies, municipalities, and other implementing agencies to augment water supplies, promote water storage, replenish ground water resources, protect surface waters from hydromodification impacts, and augment surface water base flows in the dry season.
Support integration of stormwater capture and infiltration into development and oversight of Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) permits consistent with the Water Supply Strategy; and evaluation of water quality outcomes of ongoing MS4 permit implementation.
Develop new or modify existing stormwater capture and use plans for implementation into municipal stormwater programs.
Conduct permit oversight including review of technical reports and database entries, to determine compliance with schedules, requirements, prohibitions, standards, and limitations.
Conduct site inspections, including sample collection and preparation of inspection reports.
Review discharge permit applications and enroll dischargers in general permits or develop waste discharge requirements as appropriate.
Prepare permits for board adoption, including public noticing, board adoption materials, and stakeholder outreach.
Location:
895 Aerovista Place, San Luis Obispo, California
Minimum Qualifications:
If interested, please apply through CalCareers.
Description:
This position will address critical statewide water supply needs by permitting new water supplies from recycled water, consistent with the Governor’s Water Supply Strategy to improve water resilience through increasing recycled water use. This role also includes permit application review and processing, drafting permit language, and evaluating compliance of recycled water systems.
Responsibilities:
Address critical statewide water supply needs by permitting new water supplies from recycled water, consistent with the Governor’s Water Supply Strategy to improve water resilience through increasing recycled water use.
Review and process recycled water permit applications and renewals, including updating permits to be consistent with recycled water regulations to protect public health and the environment.
Review permit applications, Title 22 engineering reports, salt and nutrient management plans, conditional application approval letters from Division of Drinking Water, and other submittals for proposed recycled water projects.
Develop permit language and monitoring and reporting programs for proposed recycled water projects, including notices of applicability for enrollment under statewide general water reclamation requirements or individual recycled water permit requirements.
Coordinate with agency partners to assist in conservation efforts through sharing recycled water, drinking water, and wastewater data. Conduct community engagement and stakeholder outreach.
Location:
895 Aerovista Place, San Luis Obispo, California
Minimum Qualifications:
If interested, please apply through CalCareers.
Description:
The Cyber-physical Animal Systems (CAS) lab at Penn State invites applications for a postdoctoral scholar researcher to work at the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI), data science, and animal systems. The lab focuses on the development of cutting-edge, AI-enabled, and loT-based technologies to monitor and improve the welfare, health, and productivity of livestock animals and poultry.
The successful candidate will lead and contribute to ongoing research efforts aimed at using multimodal sensing, computer vision, and data fusion techniques to assess animal behavior, body weight, and health indicators. The research also emphasizes the integration of precision technology in realistic commercial farm settings, addressing both technical and practical challenges. Computational expertise alone is insufficient without farm experience.
Responsibilities:
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
How to Apply: Visit the Position Page on the PennState Careers page.
Description:
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Farm Manager to oversee the operations of our strawberry and blueberry farm. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in agricultural management, excellent leadership skills, and a passion for sustainable farming practices.
Responsibilities:
Manage day-to-day farm operations, ensuring optimal cultivation of strawberries and blueberries; Develop and implement planting, irrigation, pest control, and harvesting schedules; Supervise and train farm staff, promoting a safe and productive work environment; Monitor crop health, conduct soil tests, and adjust farming practices as needed; Maintain equipment and ensure all farm machinery is in good working condition; Oversee inventory management for fertilizers,crop protection materials, and other supplies; Collaborate with marketing teams to promote farm products and develop sales strategies; Implement sustainable farming practices to enhance crop quality and environmental stewardship; Prepare reports on farm operations and yield estimates; Will be required to work nights and weekends as needed during season.
Minimum Qualifications:
How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit their resume and a cover letter outlining their relevant experience to Matt Reichenbach at ferrisfarms1@gmail.com.
Description:
The Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences and the Department of Horticulture at Michigan State University (MSU) invite applications for a full‐time, 12-month tenure-system Assistant Professor with 60% research and 40% extension assignment. The position start date is anticipated to be April 1, 2025.
The successful candidate will conduct research and extension to develop and implement geospatial models, across multiple scales, that integrate the analysis of remote sensing data, vegetation data, climate data, soil-sensor data, and other relevant spatial datasets to conduct innovative hypothesis-driven research, including assessing the effectiveness of climate smart management practices in agricultural and/or landscape settings. The position will develop a forward-thinking extension program and lead the development of educational materials, and presentations to inform and advise farmers, extension educators, industry advisors, governmental and elected officials. Relevant research could include, but is not limited to, construction and analysis of detailed spatial maps depicting land cover, soil health, vegetation health, terrestrial water cycles, carbon sequestration, greenhouse-effect gas emissions, soil nutrient dynamics, and other relevant variables to monitor the progress and outcomes of new management technologies. The results will inform financial incentive systems and provide toolboxes through the candidate’s extension program to educate stakeholders and policy makers about outcomes and return on investment that will favorably influence change across the agricultural industry. Applicants that leverage machine learning, neural networks and/or artificial intelligence approaches are encouraged to apply.
Location:
The position will be based at Michigan State University in East Lansing, MI, USA.
Minimum Qualifications:
If interested in more information, or if you would like to apply, please visit the job posting on Careers @ MSU.
Description:
The Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences and the Department of Horticulture at Michigan State University (MSU) invite applications for a full‐time, 12-month tenure-system Assistant Professor with 60% research and 40% extension assignment. The position start date is anticipated to be April 1, 2025.
The position focuses on filling knowledge gaps in life cycle assessment of agricultural, landscape systems, and/or the built environment by conducting innovative hypothesis-driven research and extension through quantifying environmental impacts, especially climate change across multiple scales. The research will evaluate the impact of weather, soil, and agricultural practices across the diversity of Michigan agricultural commodities and landscapes. Research topics could include understanding organic matter- and microbiome-interactions in soils, carbon sequestration, organic chemical persistence and reactivity, and/or the life cycle analysis of diverse agricultural production and best management practices (including agriculture in built environment and low impact development). The position will develop a forward-thinking extension program and lead the development of educational materials, tools, and presentations to inform and advise farmers, extension educators, industry advisors, governmental and elected officials. Relevant fields could include, but are not limited to, agronomy, horticulture, ecological economics, soil and plant sciences, industrial ecology, and engineering. Goals are to computationally assess environmental impacts of carbon storage in soils and greenhouse-effect gas emissions, intersect with economic analyses, inform management practices and policy, and to engage stakeholders in ways to influence the adoption of new ideas across the agricultural industry. Applicants that leverage machine learning, neural networks and/or artificial intelligence approaches are encouraged to apply.
Location:
The position will be based at Michigan State University in East Lansing, MI, USA.
Minimum Qualifications:
If interested in more information, or if you would like to apply, please visit the job posting on Careers @ MSU.
Description:
There is an important need to develop data-driven solutions for addressing complex problems facing agriculture and the environment for a sustainable future. With its central motivation to improve agricultural efficiency and contribute to this need, Minnesota’s AGREETT (Agricultural Research Education, Extension and Technology Transfer) initiative is making significant investments in agricultural research, education, and Extension to work in key areas of agricultural production taking advantage of the technological changes that are transforming agriculture and complementing the University’s MnDRIVE (MN Driven Innovation Economy) initiative investments.
The Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering(BBE), College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences (CFANS) at the University of Minnesota seeks candidates for a 9-month tenure-track assistant professor position in the broader area of agro-eco-bioinformatics and sustainability with research and teaching (50%/50%) responsibilities.
The goal of the agro-eco-bioinformatics and sustainability position is to improve efficiency in agricultural and ecological systems by developing new ways to collect, interpret, and analyze agricultural and environmental data at various scales, to integrate bioinformatics, computational modeling and machine learning, and help create sustainable solutions to improve decision making. Areas of research may include quantifying the interactions between agricultural and ecological systems and the biotic, abiotic and/or physical factors affecting agricultural efficiency and environmental sustainability. The faculty member will be expected to advance the design and implementation of highly efficient sustainable agricultural systems and sustainable environmental management solutions. The scope may cover a broad spectrum of disciplines in agro-eco-bioinformatics, from data collection, analysis, and integration with computational modeling, systems thinking, analysis and management, database development to dissemination technologies/platforms.
Minimum Qualifications:
If interested in more information, or if you would like to apply, please visit the job posting at University of Minnesota.
Description:
The Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering (BBE), in the College of Food, Agricutural and Natural Resource Sciences (CFANS), seeks candidates for a tenure-track academic position at the assistant professor level with 50% teaching and 50% research responsibilities, to develop a collaborative, internationally recognized research program in the area of ecological engineering with a focus on water resources.
Global Climate and Environmental Change is a strategic priority area to be addressed in the great challenge of producing adequate food and energy for the world’s growing population. One of the key objectives under this strategic priority is to better understand the complex interactions between ecosystem function and environmental change at multiple scales, ranging from micro to macro and local to global. Developing appropriate climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies requires ecosystem-focused understanding for sustaining and improving land and water resource quality. The USDA NIFA has identified Climate Change as one of its priority science areas with the goal to develop adaptation strategies to changing weather patterns and sustain economic vitality while addressing greenhouse gas emissions. Applicants must have an excellent record of accomplishment in an academic, consulting, industrial, or public sector setting, and possess the potential to become an internationally recognized leader in teaching and research.
The BBE Department has a long history of meeting the engineering and educational needs for sustainable water resource management. This work includes seminal research and teaching programs dating back to the 1920’s, and more recent innovative research in alternative design of drainage ditches, conservation drainage practices, groundwater resource recharge for irrigation and drinking water supply, and representation of complex water systems with hydrologic and water quality models. This position will build on this history by establishing a program of distinction in quantifying the interactions among the biological, chemical, and physical components of natural and human-impacted systems at multiple ecosystem scales.
Minimum Qualifications:
If interested in more information, or if you would like to apply, please visit the job posting at University of Minnesota.
Description:
The Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering (BBE) and the Southern Research & Outreach Center (SROC) in the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resources Sciences (CFANS) seek candidates for a tenure-track academic position at the assistant professor level with 50% teaching and 50% research responsibilities to develop a collaborative, internationally recognized research program in the areas of Renewable Energy Systems Engineering focusing on sustainable manufacturing of renewable biofuels. This faculty position is tenure track, 9-month appointment as an assistant professor level to be located in both Southern Research & Outreach Center in Waseca, MN, and the St. Paul campus.
There is a rising interest worldwide, especially in the US, to build a clean, renewable, and equitable energy economy addressing the global energy and climate crisis. Minnesota and the Upper Midwest have been leaders in producing biofuels and bioproducts and can lead internationally in moving towards a low-carbon, sustainable bioeconomy. The renewable energy systems engineering faculty position is aimed at advancing the frontiers of science and engineering in developing low-carbon, clean energy technologies to convert Minnesota’s diverse bioresources into low-carbon biofuels such as renewable natural gas (RNG), sustainable aviation fuels (SAF), green diesel, and biodiesel. Applicants must have an excellent record of accomplishment in an academic or industrial setting and possess the potential to be an internationally recognized leader in teaching and research.
Minimum Qualifications:
If interested in more information, or if you would like to apply, please visit the job posting at University of Minnesota.
Description:
The University of Wisconsin - Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences seeks applicants at all ranks with a distinguished academic record and exceptional potential focused on adaptation to and/or mitigation of climate impacts on agroecosystems and communities that rely on them. We are recruiting multiple faculty members in this space. Successful candidates will have the flexibility to select their tenure-home in alignment with college and departmental priorities. The successful candidate will contribute to the research and teaching missions of both the department and the college. See https://cals.wisc.edu/ for more information about the college.
Ideal candidates will lead an integrated research/teaching/outreach program that examines adaptation and/or mitigation of climate-induced stresses on agroecosystems and communities that rely on them in disciplines from natural to social sciences. They will also engage and collaborate with the broader research community at the university. Translation of research findings into practical solutions addressing climate-induced stresses would be one of many ways successful candidates would advance in their faculty roles. Teaching responsibilities will include graduate and undergraduate courses consistent with departmental and college teaching load expectations.
Responsibilities:
Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses and contributing to curriculum updates and innovations to educate a diverse student body; mentoring graduate students and supervising their research; developing and directing a well-recognized and extramurally funded research program; participating in departmental and university faculty governance; contributing to professional and public service, and participating in interdisciplinary and collaborative efforts with other departments, schools and colleges.
Minimum Qualifications:
If interested in more information, or if you would like to apply, please visit the job posting on Jobs at UW.
Description:
The Minimum Flows and Levels (MFL) Scientist independently performs complex data collection and analysis activities to support the MFLs program, including development of relationships between hydrologic and environmental parameters to determine thresholds that prevent significant harm to priority water resources. This position assists with developing new and improved MFL technical approaches, preparing technical reports, and performing critical review of technical work from internal staff, other agencies, and contractors.
Job Duties:
Minimum Qualifications:
Application Process:
The District will determine eligibility for employment solely from the information provided on a District employment application. All applicants are required to complete, in full, a District employment application. Any application that is not complete will not receive consideration for the position. A resume will not be considered as a substitute for the information requested on the application for purposes of qualification.
Applications must be filled out online at www.mysuwanneeriver.com.
Description:
The Data Analyst III and Senior Data Analyst are professional positions that collect, compile, review, analyze, and interpret data, and develop procedures for maintaining and integrating the District’s environmental data. This includes automation of data processes, analysis and reporting routines, developing quality control procedures, and assessing data needs and formats.
Job Duties:
Minimum Qualifications:
Data Analyst III
Senior Data Analyst
Application Process:
The District will determine eligibility for employment solely from the information provided on a District employment application. Any application that is not complete will not receive consideration for the position. A resume will not be considered as a substitute for the information requested on the application for purposes of qualification.
Applications must be filled out online at www.mysuwanneeriver.com.
Description:
This position would perform entry level to advanced, independent engineering work based on qualifying skill set. Duties include reviewing permit applications, preparing technical reports of findings, assisting in permit compliance and/or assisting in engineering analysis, planning, design, and/or management of engineering construction; maintenance and/or operations projects; and/or serving as a project manager.
Job Duties:
Minimum Qualifications:
Engineer Specialist
Engineer I
Requirements of Engineering Specialist PLUS:
Engineer II:
Requirements of Engineer I PLUS:
Engineer III:
Requirements of Engineer II PLUS:
Application Process:
The District will determine eligibility for employment solely from the information provided on a District employment application. All applicants are required to complete, in full, a District employment application. Any application that is not complete will not receive consideration for the position. A resume will not be considered as a substitute for the information requested on the application for purposes of qualification.
Applications must be filled out online at www.mysuwanneeriver.com.
Description:
The University of Wisconsin - Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences seeks applicants at all ranks with a distinguished academic record and exceptional potential focused on the application of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to enhance agroecosystems. We are recruiting for multiple positions with a potential tenure home in any of our distinguished departments, see https://cals.wisc.edu/ for more information about the college.
Ideal candidates will possess expertise in environmental, ecosystem, or agricultural sciences and technologies, or a related field, with a strong emphasis on using AI to generate, analyze, and harmonize complex environmental or agricultural data. Approaches could include, but are not limited to, data science, digital tools, and integration of diverse or multimodal data streams originating from robotics and sensors. The successful candidates will develop a research program that leverages AI to improve the resilience and sustainability of agricultural and natural systems, addressing challenges such as climate change, soil health, crop productivity, and ecosystem management. Teaching responsibilities will include graduate and undergraduate courses consistent with departmental and college teaching load expectations in the candidate's area of research expertise or the broad area of data science applied to the environment, ecosystems, and agriculture.
Responsibilities:
Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses and contributing to curriculum updates and innovations to educate a diverse student body; mentoring graduate students and supervising their research; developing and directing a well-recognized and extramurally funded research program; participating in departmental and university faculty governance; contributing to professional and public service, and participating in interdisciplinary and collaborative efforts with other departments, schools and colleges.
Minimum Qualifications:
If interested in more information, or if you would like to apply, please visit the job posting on Jobs at UW.
Description:
The University of Wisconsin - Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences seeks applicants at all ranks with a distinguished academic record and exceptional potential focused on advancing the bioeconomy through development of sustainable biofuels or biomaterials or by addressing barriers to their adoption including public opinion, policy and economics. We are recruiting for multiple positions with a potential tenure home in any of our distinguished departments, see https://cals.wisc.edu/ for more information about the college.
Ideal candidates will have a strong background in synthetic biology, biotechnology, science communication, or related fields, with expertise related to developing biological systems for producing renewable materials, chemicals, and fuels or conducting social science to understand barriers and drivers for growing the bioeconomy. The successful candidates will lead innovative research programs aimed at creating bio-based alternatives to conventional materials or understanding the social impacts of these changes, thereby contributing to a more sustainable and circular economy. Teaching loads and responsibilities will include graduate and undergraduate courses aligned with home department and college expectations, pertaining to the candidate's area of research expertise and/or the broader fields of bioprocess engineering, biotechnology, sustainability science, applied economics, or science communication.
Responsibilities:
Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses and contributing to curriculum updates and innovations to educate a diverse student body; mentoring graduate students and supervising their research; developing and directing a well-recognized and extramurally funded research program; participating in departmental and university faculty governance; contributing to professional and public service, and participating in interdisciplinary and collaborative efforts with other departments, schools, and colleges.
Minimum Qualifications:
If interested in more information, or if you would like to apply, please visit the job posting on Jobs at UW.
Description:
The Department of Biosystems Engineering (www.eng.auburn.edu/bsen) of the College of Agriculture at Auburn University is seeking applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Digital Agriculture. This faculty position will be a nine-month, tenure-track position with 60% research and 40% teaching appointment. The projected start date is August 1, 2025.
Responsibilities:
Minimum Qualifications:
If interested in more information, or if you would like to apply, please visit the job posting on AU Employment.
Description:
This position is in the United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Southeast Area, National Peanut Research Laboratory in Dawson, GA.
In this position, you will develop knowledge and technology related to production, handling, curing, storage, and processing peanuts that benefits the US peanut industry and provides value-added technology to improve peanut quality and efficiency throughout the production and processing system.
Responsibilities:
Location:
Dawson, GA
Minimum Qualifications:
If interested in more information, or if you would like to apply, please visit the job posting on USAJobs.
Description:
The USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Poultry Production and Product Safety Research Unit in Fayetteville, Arkansas, is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate for a 2-year appointment. The position is a GS 11; salary is commensurate with experience, starting at $72,553, plus benefits. Citizenship restrictions apply.
Responsibilities:
Location:
USDA/ARS, Plant Sciences Room 115, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR, 72701
Minimum Qualifications:
If interested, please apply by e-mailing letter of interest, references, and CV to Dr. Philip Moore (Philip.moore@usda.gov). USDA/ARS is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Description:
This position will address critical statewide water supply needs through integration of stormwater capture and infiltration into regional stormwater capture initiatives, including integrated regional water management plans; development and oversight of Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) permits. This role also includes oversight of municipal stormwater programs.
Responsibilities:
Support integration of stormwater capture and infiltration into regional stormwater initiatives, including integrated regional water management plans.
Evaluate large scale or regional stormwater capture, infiltration, and reuse projects proposed by local water agencies, municipalities, and other implementing agencies to augment water supplies, promote water storage, replenish ground water resources, protect surface waters from hydromodification impacts, and augment surface water base flows in the dry season.
Support integration of stormwater capture and infiltration into development and oversight of Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) permits consistent with the Water Supply Strategy; and evaluation of water quality outcomes of ongoing MS4 permit implementation.
Develop new or modify existing stormwater capture and use plans for implementation into municipal stormwater programs.
Conduct permit oversight including review of technical reports and database entries, to determine compliance with schedules, requirements, prohibitions, standards, and limitations.
Conduct site inspections, including sample collection and preparation of inspection reports.
Review discharge permit applications and enroll dischargers in general permits or develop waste discharge requirements as appropriate.
Prepare permits for board adoption, including public noticing, board adoption materials, and stakeholder outreach.
Location:
895 Aerovista Place, San Luis Obispo, California
Minimum Qualifications:
If interested, please apply through CalCareers.
Description:
This position will address critical statewide water supply needs by permitting new water supplies from recycled water, consistent with the Governor’s Water Supply Strategy to improve water resilience through increasing recycled water use. This role also includes permit application review and processing, drafting permit language, and evaluating compliance of recycled water systems.
Responsibilities:
Address critical statewide water supply needs by permitting new water supplies from recycled water, consistent with the Governor’s Water Supply Strategy to improve water resilience through increasing recycled water use.
Review and process recycled water permit applications and renewals, including updating permits to be consistent with recycled water regulations to protect public health and the environment.
Review permit applications, Title 22 engineering reports, salt and nutrient management plans, conditional application approval letters from Division of Drinking Water, and other submittals for proposed recycled water projects.
Develop permit language and monitoring and reporting programs for proposed recycled water projects, including notices of applicability for enrollment under statewide general water reclamation requirements or individual recycled water permit requirements.
Coordinate with agency partners to assist in conservation efforts through sharing recycled water, drinking water, and wastewater data. Conduct community engagement and stakeholder outreach.
Location:
895 Aerovista Place, San Luis Obispo, California
Minimum Qualifications:
If interested, please apply through CalCareers.
Description:
Assist the project leader (Dr. Srinivasulu Ale, Professor of Agrohydrology) in research projects related to the development and evaluation of climate resilient, regenerative agricultural practices and strategies for conserving soil and water, enhancing crop water productivity, and protecting soil and water quality in diverse agroecosystems.
Responsibilities:
Location:
Texas A&M AgriLife Research, Vernon, TX
Minimum Qualifications:
Required Knowledge/Skills:
If interested, please apply through TAMU Jobs.
Description:
NDSU Extension has teamed with the University of Minnesota Extension to recruit an Extension Agricultural Engineer that will focus on Post-Harvest Management and Agricultural Structures. This is a 12 month tenure track position. Approximately 90% of this work will be organizing extension programming and 10% on applied research. The position is located in Fargo, ND.
Responsibilities:
To learn more about this position, please contact Ewumbua Monono (Chair-search Committee, ewumbua.monono@ndsu.edu) or Leon Schumacher (Dept Chair, leon.schumacher@ndsu.edu) or call 701-231-5173.
Description:
This Environmental Administrator is responsible for maintaining effective internal communications with superiors and subordinates in keeping the agency’s mission, standards, values, and expectations for fairness, cooperation, respect. This position is responsible for staff supervision of the Program Technical Services Program in Tallahassee, Florida. This is a supervisory professional position responsible for developing and implementing regulations and policies, supervising staff, and assuring effective management to implement the Program Technical Services Program.
Responsibilities:
Minimum Qualifications:
Salary:
To apply, please visit the DEP Job Portal listing.
Description:
The selected candidate would assist a team of ecosystem modeling scientists to perform process-based ecosystem models based research and develop decision support systems. The candidate would also assist in writing python/R programming scripts to optimize processing time, making the current decision support systems more efficient and reliable.
Responsibilities:
Location:
Texas A&M AgriLife Research, Temple, TX
Minimum Qualifications:
Required Knowledge/Skills:
If interested, please apply through TAMU Jobs.
Description:
The Assistant Professor plans and conducts solutions oriented research to document and enhance the sustainability of livestock productions systems in the Texas Panhandle and southern High Plains. The Assistant Professor of Biological and Agricultural Engineering/Sustainable Livestock Systems has a 100% appointment with Texas A&M AgriLife Research-Amarillo/Bushland. This is a non-tenure track, 12-month appointment. Full academic appointment with the Texas A&M University (TAMU) Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering in College Station. Adjunct faculty appointment with the College of Engineering and/or the Paul Engler College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences at West Texas A&M University, Canyon, TX, is expected.
Responsibilities:
Plans and conducts solutions-oriented research to document and enhance the sustainability of livestock-production systems in the Texas Panhandle and southern High Plains. Works as a member of a multi-agency/multi-disciplinary faculty team that conducts laboratory and field research on airborne emissions (e. g., gaseous pollutants, greenhouse gases, particulate matter, bioaerosols), manure and wastewater management, and value-added processing of livestock production system co-products, with emphasis on ruminant livestock. Pursues external funding to support the research portfolio. Publishes research in high-impact, refereed journals. Maintains active membership in one or more professional societies. Presents research findings at conferences, workshops, and symposia. Hires and supervises technical support staff and mentors graduate and undergraduate students and post-doctoral research associates. Contributes to the social and cultural growth and enrichment of the agency, the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Amarillo, and the TAMU Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering (BAEN) through committee service and ad hoc working groups. Interacts closely with stakeholders, including agricultural producer associations. Collaborates effectively with faculty, staff, and students affiliated with the TAMU Center for Agricultural Air Quality Engineering and Science (CAAQES).
Location:
Texas A&M AgriLife Research, Amarillo, TX
Minimum Qualifications:
If interested, please apply through TAMU Jobs.
