Forest and Conservation Worker jobs in Miami, FL
Forest and Conservation Worker reforests and protects timber tracts and maintains forest facilities including roads and campsites. Applies a wide range of concepts. Being a Forest and Conservation Worker applies practical knowledge of practices and procedures from two or more specialized fields, such as forestry, soil science and/or agriculture. May require 2-4 years of related work experience. Additionally, Forest and Conservation Worker relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Typically reports to a manager, or head of the department. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Research Professor in Sea Turtle Conservation
- 200 Academy
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Miami, FL
FULL_TIME
- Current Employees: If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position using the Career worklet, please review this tip sheet. Endowed Research Professorship in Sea Turtle Conservation The Robert K. Johnson Center for Marine Conservation in the Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science is seeking applicants for an endowed research faculty position focused on sea turtle conservation. This is a non-tenure track position targeting candidates at the Research Assistant Professor level, with the possibility of Research Associate Professor or Research Full Professor appointments for exceptional candidates. The position emphasizes research and outreach/engagement, with some teaching and advising responsibilities. Candidates will be provided 9 months of salary for their first year, after which they will be expected to raise a portion of their 9 month salary from external funding sources (research grants and/or philanthropic gifts). Established in 2023, the Robert K. Johnson Center for Marine Conservation is a new hub for interdisciplinary, solutions-oriented marine conservation research, education, engagement, and science communication within the Rosenstiel School. This position is part of a cluster hire for endowed research professors who will help launch the new Center and accelerate its growth and impact. Our current faculty are leading scholars whose work addresses pressing marine conservation challenges to advance ocean health, human well-being, and ocean justice in the South Florida region and globally. We seek rising leaders in sea turtle conservation, broadly defined. Candidates may draw from diverse backgrounds in the natural, social, and/or Indigenous sciences and methodologies, including but not limited to: environmental physiology, marine ecology, conservation biology, governance, law, policy, anthropology, geography, economics, or other areas. Areas of focus may include, for example: human/cultural uses and values; impacts of anthropogenic stressors such as climate change, fisheries, coastal development, pollution, and/or offshore energy exploration and development on population dynamics and/or physiology; evolutionary ecology; effectiveness and/or social impacts of conservation policies/interventions such as nest beach protection, bycatch mitigation; novel uses of technology, such as biologging and remote sensing; disease/toxicology; genetics; ethics; governance, policy, or management; historical ecology. The successful candidate will lead cutting-edge research on salient contemporary issues with applied links to policy, management, education and/or practice. Candidates must demonstrate strong research productivity and research partnerships, evidence of potential to secure extramural funding, and commitment to teaching and mentorship at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Candidates will be expected to conduct impactful outreach and engagement with practitioner, community, and/or rightsholder groups relevant to their work, such as federal or state agencies, Indigenous communities, NGOs, citizen science groups, K-12 students, industry groups or others. The Rosenstiel School is ideally located in a region with many opportunities for fieldwork, including several sites of national importance (e.g., in Dry Tortugas National Park, Biscayne National Park, Everglades National Park, Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary). There are also numerous potential partners located in the region from public, private, academic, and nonprofit sectors (e.g., NOAA’s Southeast Fisheries Science Center, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Florida International University). The successful candidate will have access to state-of-the-art facilities and equipment in the Rosenstiel School and the rest of the University of Miami, including the NOAA funded Cooperative Institute For Marine And Atmospheric Studies (CIMAS), and the Frost Institute for Data Science and Computation (IDSC). Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice are core to the Center’s mission and work. We particularly encourage applications from candidates who would add to the long-standing goal of increasing diversity in the Rosenstiel School. We are especially interested in scholars who demonstrate evidence of promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in research, teaching, and service. The research professor will have a dual appointment between the Robert K. Johnson Center for Marine Conservation and one of two departments within the Rosenstiel School: either the Department of Environmental Science and Policy or the Department of Marine Biology and Ecology. The preferred start date is January 1, 2024, and no later than August 15, 2024. To be eligible, candidates must hold a Ph.D. or terminal degree in their field by the appointment start date. Applications shall include: •Letter of interest that summarizes your anticipated contributions to scholarship, diversity, equity and inclusion as well as teaching, and outreach/engagement. •Current CV •Research statement •A statement that describes your philosophy and experience with teaching and outreach/engagement/science communication •A statement that explains your contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion •The names of three colleagues who can provide us with a reference All application documents can be uploaded as a single PDF or in up to five documents (5MB per file) under the Resume/CV section of your online application. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. Please contact Dr. Rebecca Gruby at rgruby@miami.edu for additional information. The University of Miami is among the top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation and one of the largest private employers in South Florida. With more than 16,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe. The University is committed to fostering a culture of belonging, where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to add value. Through values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity, and Teamwork (DIRECCT) the Rosenstiel School together with the U community works together to create an environment driven by purpose, excellence, community, and service. The Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science of the University of Miami is a world leader in Earth sciences. Fundamental research is combined with an emphasis on interdisciplinary science, natural resource management, and understanding of the impacts of natural disasters and global environmental change. The Rosenstiel School strives for academic excellence while committed to fostering a culture of belonging, where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to add value. Current Employees: If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position using the Career worklet, please review this tip sheet. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information. Job Status: Full time Employee Type: Faculty The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation. The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit welcome.miami.edu/about-um to learn more about our points of pride. The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings. Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019. The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022. Transforming lives With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe. The University is committed to fostering a culture of belonging, where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to add value. Through values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity, and Teamwork (DIRECCT) the U community works together to create an environment driven by purpose, excellence, community, and service.
- 25 Days Ago
Accounts Payable Specialist
- Forest Tek Lumber
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Tavernier, FL
FULL_TIME
- Forest Tek Lumber is looking for a Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team in our Tavernier office. This person will manage all accounts payable procedures to ensure our payables are processed in...
- 1 Month Ago
Outside Sales Representative
- Forest Tek Lumber
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Tavernier, FL
FULL_TIME
- Job descriptionDuties/Responsibilities:Builds and maintains a network of sources from which to identify new sales leads.Communicates with customers and leads to identify and understand their product o...
- 1 Month Ago
Cabinet Designer
- Forest Tek Lumber
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Islamorada, FL
FULL_TIME
- Keys Lumber is a family-owned business located in Islamorada, FL. As a leading supplier of premium building materials, we are the home to Overseas Lumber Supply, Forest Tek Lumber, and Keys Mercantile...
- 1 Month Ago
Skilled Worker
- Latitude, Inc.
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Homestead, FL
FULL_TIME
- Field TechnicianMain PointsOn site position in Homestead, FLPay: 13hr.-15/hr. Must pass drug and background testPosition will consist of you riding around golf cart to clean and take pictures of mater...
- 16 Days Ago
Warehouse Worker
- Latitude, Inc.
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Homestead, FL
FULL_TIME
- Field TechnicianMain PointsOn site position in Homestead, FLPay: 13hr.-15/hr. Must pass drug and background testPosition will consist of you riding around golf cart to clean and take pictures of mater...
- 16 Days Ago
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Preschool and Elementary Teachers and Assistants
- La Scuola
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Miami, FL
- Job Description Job Description La Scuola is a progressive environmental school that welcomes children from preschool – ...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Community and Social Service Specialists - Miami, FL
- Infosmart Technologies Inc
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Miami, FL
- CANDIDATE RESPONSIBILITIES:** Draws conclusions from reading/reviewing medical records, and then writes corresponding ca...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Lead Senior Project Manager (Construction / Hospitality)
- Claro Development Solutions Inc.
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Miami Beach, FL
- Job Description Job Description Job DescriptionThe Lead Project Manager is generally involved in the project from an ear...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Sales Representative Work From Home
- Lamarque Agency
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Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Job Description Job Description Sales Representative Work From Home Must be authorized to work in the US, no work visas ...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Lead Senior Project Manager (Construction / Hospitality)
- Claro Development Solutions, Inc.
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Miami Beach, FL
- Job Description Job Description Job Description The Lead Project Manager is generally involved in the project from an ea...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
Remote Sensing Scientist
- Land IQ
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Miami, FL
- Land IQ, LLC is seeking a Remote Sensing Scientist in its Sacramento, California office with a specialization in data dr...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Remote Sensing Scientist
- Land Iq
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Miami, FL
- Land IQ, LLC is seeking a Remote Sensing Scientist in its Sacramento, California office with a specialization in data dr...
- 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
Remote Part Time Sales Representative
- Ea Agency / Symmetry Financial Group
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Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Are ready for a career with time flexibility and uncapped income? Are you looking for a proven system that delivers cons...
- 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Miami, Florida
Miami, officially the City of Miami, is the cultural, economic and financial center of South Florida. Miami is the seat of Miami-Dade County, the most populous county in Florida. The city covers an area of about 56.6 square miles (147 km2), between the Everglades to the west and Biscayne Bay on the east; with a 2017 estimated population of 463,347, Miami is the sixth most densely populated major city in the United States. The Miami metropolitan area is home to 6.1 million people and the seventh-largest metropolitan area in the nation. Miami's metro area is the second-most populous metropolis i...
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Income Estimation for Forest and Conservation Worker jobs
$47,455 to $71,028
Miami, Florida area prices
were up 2.9% from a year ago
were up 2.9% from a year ago
What does a Forest and Conservation Worker do?
Forest and Conservation Worker in Vallejo, CA
Confer with other workers to discuss issues such as safety, cutting heights, or work needs.
February 22, 2020
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, conservation workers are responsible for improving the quality of public forests.
December 22, 2019
Forest and Conservation Worker in Youngstown, OH
Governments also employ forest and conservation workers on a contract basis.
February 21, 2020
Forest and Conservation Worker in Altoona, PA
Fight forest fires or perform prescribed burning tasks under the direction of fire suppression officers or forestry technicians.
January 22, 2020