Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Hydrologic Technician Position at Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie
The Forest Service has an entry-level position available for a hydrologic technician at Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie. It is advertised under two announcements (but one position):
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/590941000
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/590941200
This is a full time “permanent seasonal” position, with a “13/13” appointment. This means the person selected will be expected to work at least 13 pay periods (6months) per year, but may be furloughed up to 13 pay periods per year depending on workload needs. There is no education requirement listed, but this is still a good opportunity for a recent grad interested in stream/wetland work (including possibly some biology-related work) looking for an entry level job. Potential applicants can call Michael Redmer with questions at 815-423-2114.
Solid Waste Agency of North America 2021 Scholarship Grant Opportunity Announcement
On behalf of the Solid Waste Agency of North America (SWANA), the SWANA Land of Lincoln Chapter is pleased to send to out the attached application announcement for the Grant H. Flint Scholarship Awards Program and the Robert P. Stearns/SCS Engineers Scholarship for the 2021.
The deadline for student applications for Grant H. Flint Scholarships and Robert P. Stearns/SCS Engineers Scholarships to be submitted to the Illinois Land of Lincoln Chapter is May 1, 2021.
After May 1, 2021, the Land of Lincoln Chapter Scholarship Committee will review applications received and select one local winner from each scholarship category for consideration by the International Scholarship Committee by June 1, 2021.
If you have questions, please contact Eric Fasbender via email at efasbender@willcountylanduse.com or phone at 815-774-4348.
Grant H. Flint International Scholarship Program:
Completed applications must be received by respective chapters no later than May 1st of the current calendar year. The Chapter Scholarship Committees are responsible for reviewing and selecting local winners and forwarding one representative for each scholarship category to the International Scholarship Committee for review.
Schedule for Selection
May 1 — Deadline for submission of application materials to Chapter Scholarship Committee
June 1 — Deadline for submission of Chapter candidates for review by International Scholarship Committee
July 15 — International Scholarship Committee meets to select winners
August 1–15 — Announcement of International Scholarship winners
Award Categories
Category I: Graduating high school seniors or graduate equivalent certified candidates who have been accepted for enrollment in a junior college, a four-year college, or a university (any program). To be eligible, candidates must be the children or grandchildren of a SWANA Member (sponsor) in good standing as of May 1st of the current calendar year.
Category II: Currently enrolled full-time college or university students who are entering their junior or senior undergraduate year and pursuing a degree in environmental science, engineering, or other suitable major related to the field of solid waste management. To be eligible, candidates must be the children or grandchildren of a SWANA Member (sponsor) in good standing as of May 1st of the current calendar year OR SWANA Student Members in good standing.
Scholarship Amount
The total amount given within Category I and Category II will be $20,000. The amount for each individual award will be determined by the International Scholarship Committee.
The Robert P. Stearns/SCS Engineers Scholarship Award:
The criteria for selection
Full-time students who are entering or are in graduate school pursuing a degree in environmental science, engineering or other suitable major related to the field of solid waste management. Eligible candidates must be sons, daughters, grandsons or granddaughters of a SWANA Member (sponsor) in good standing as of May 1st OR SWANA Student Members in good standing.
Scholarship Amount
1 award of $5,000
Harvey W. Gershman Scholarship:
This year, SWANA is also fortunate to add the new $5,000 Harvey W. Gershman Scholarship for students attending Northeastern University in Boston, MA. IF you attend Northeastern University in Boston MA, submit the completed applications directly to the university by May 1st.
The Grant H. Flint, Robert P. Stearns and Harvey W. Gershman 2021 Scholarship Applications can be downloaded at https://swana.org/community/awards-scholarships/scholarships-internships
Monday, February 8, 2021
Green building opportunities
There are currently remote opportunities at the US Green Buildings Council and people have said they are a great place to work at, check them out here: https://www.usgbc.org/jobs?fbclid=IwAR2eO8c1VkBj82V7oeukniLa-mZlagRVGfikFosO5oEqfVC17zVs0So78l8
There's various different openings, such as internships and volunteer opportunities.
Hiring Seasonal Field Technicians!!
Ecological Restoration is preparing for a busy season and we are asking for your help to fill the Seasonal Field Technician openings. Seasonal needs run from April through September to perform all restoration tasks. Short-term employment is an option for those interested in a specific timeframe. You are encouraged to share the attached job ad with your family members, friends, neighbors, etc.!! Please keep in mind, Seasonal Field Technicians must be at least 18 years old, have their own transportation to job sites and be able to carry up to 50 pounds throughout the day. If you have any questions, please contact Kaitlyn Stout with HR at kstout@v3co.com, 630-729-6344 or 630-730-8436.
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