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Anadarko Petroleum Corp.

Opportunities to meet with Anadarko representatives at the AAPG Student Expo or the Rocky Mountain Rendezvous. They are hiring both for interns and permanent employees.

Anadarko is one of the world’s largest independent oil and natural gas exploration and production companies. We have geoscience careers available with specialties in sedimentology, stratigraphy, regional geology, geophysics, petrophysics, basin analysis, geochemistry and geosteering. At Anadarko, you will find state-of-the-art technology and training, mentoring by subject matter experts, and a values-based culture.

AAPG STUDENT EXPO 

September 18 - 19

George R. Brown Convention Center

Houston, Texas

Online registration closes September 4.

www.aapg.org/events/expos/student-expos/overview

ROCKY MOUNTAIN RENDEZVOUS

September 11 - 12

UW Conference Center and

Hilton Garden Inn

Laramie, Wyoming

rmr.uwyo.ed/studentinfo

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PART-TIME COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT (GRADUATE OR UNDERGRADUATE)

If you enjoy learning while connecting the UA and broader community to the environment and sustainability, then this is the opportunity for you. The UA’s Institute of the Environment (IE) is seeking a current UA student who won't graduate until May 2018 at the earliest for part-time employment as a communications assistant. The selected candidate will work closely with our staff on projects that enhance environmental communication and collaboration both on and off campus. The position requires a combination of strong, proven writing skills; acute attention to detail; organization; initiative; a willingness to learn; and an interest in the environment.

Job duties include:

Updating and compiling content for a variety of websites, using the content management system Drupal (training will be provided)

Compiling the weekly newsletter using MailChimp (training will be provided)

Creating and maintaining environmental faculty and researcher online profiles

Managing database of program, faculty and staff media mentions

Selecting and sizing photographs to illustrate news stories and events

Liaising with other UA departments regarding promotional materials

Some graphics work may be included if selected student has those skills

Other duties as requested

Pay range: $11-$13/hour; minimum of 15 hours/week. 

To apply: Please submit the following to Betsy Woodhouse: letter of interest, resume, and the name of one faculty reference and one professional/job reference. The position will remain open until filled, but we hope to have someone begin by August 18, 2017.  

This posting is available--and applications may be submitted--through UA student jobs Handshake under 859520 Communications assistant.  

The Institute of the Environment (IE) fosters and facilitates cross-campus, community, state, national, and worldwide collaborations that help explain and resolve environmental challenges and seize solution-driven opportunities created by such challenges. IE also provides a portal to the internationally-recognized expertise of nearly 300 affiliated faculty and research staff across campus and to programs, events, and projects that transform environmental research into useful knowledge for decision makers, consumers, and other stakeholders.

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Perspective

This is a rather neat image. It looks like a photo that might have been taken in the late afternoon in a desert, such as the Sahara or the Mojave of the US. However, look closely. There are no plants.

This actually isn’t Earth. It isn’t even a photograph. This is the type of work scientists and engineers can create these days using GIS tools – Geographic Information Systems software.

Let’s elaborate. For the past decade plus, we have had an incredible spacecraft orbiting Mars, the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter.

Keep reading

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Kartchner Caverns Hiring

Attn: Recent Grads! 

Kartchner Caverns is hiring a Planner position to help manage the cave. Join a team with other UA Geos grads! To apply, see azstatejobs.gov and search for job number 31593.

Preferred Master’s of Science in a field related to the study of Karst ecosystems.

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Hydrologist/Meteorologist (Interdisciplinary) NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/468134300

This position is located in the River Forecast Centers (RFC), in Portland, OR and Salt Lake City, UH. The full performance level of this position is GS-12. This position is also announced under vacancy number NWS-WR-2017-0009, which is open to status candidates. You must apply to both announcements if you want to be considered for both. * A one year probationary period may be required. * Payment of relocation expenses is not authorized. * This position is in the bargaining unit NOTE: *Applicants currently occupying a 1340 series position in the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration and apply under competitive merit promotion procedures are covered under the "Exception" clause and DO NOT need to submit transcripts. This vacancy may be used to fill other Hydrologist/Meteorologist (HAS Forecaster) GS-1315/1340-9/11/12 positions throughout NOAA. The position must be alike (e.g.: within the same geographic locations, same grade/band requires the same qualifications as indicated in this vacancy announcement).

Duties

The individual selected for this position will…

Serve as an Hydrometeorological Analysis and Support Forecaster (HAS Forecaster), and provides direct and indirect support for the hydrologic operations at the River Forecast Center.

Collect hydrometeorological data. Perform data analysis and quality control functions.

Coordinate with national centers, WFOs, other RFCs, scientists, and stakeholders.

Conduct routine daily hydrologic forecast operations and issue short forecast guidance, and seasonal streamflow forecasts.

Provide hydrometeorological data for input into the hydrologic forecast model.

Implement procedural development in Linux environment, model maintenance, and forecast verification.

Represent the River Forecast Center at professional meetings with partners and customers.

Travel Required

Not Required

Relocation Authorized

No

Job Requirements

Job Requirements

Key Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National to apply.

Required to pass a background investigation and fingerprint check.

Must be suitable for Federal employment.

Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable (www.sss.gov)

Qualifications requirements must be met by closing date of announcement.

Occasional work on weekends, holidays, or during evening /overnight hours.

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Hydrologist Forecaster  NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/468387200

This position is located in the National Weather Service (NWS), River Forecast Center (RFC), Western Region, and is for one vacancy located in the Northwest RFC in Portland, OR, and one vacancy located in the Colorado Basin RFC in Salt Lake City, UT. This position is also announced under vacancy number NWS-WR-2017-0020, which is open to status candidates. You must apply to both announcements if you want to be considered for both. Salary ranges will vary based on the location. Please visit: OPM Salary Charts for specific salary information related to a specific location. *A one year probationary period may be required. *Payment of relocation expenses is not authorized. *This position is in the bargaining unit. NOTE: This vacancy may be used to fill other Hydrologist Forecaster, GS-1315-13 positions throughout NOAA. The position must be alike (e.g.: within the same geographic locations, same grade/band requires the same qualifications as indicated in this vacancy announcement).

Duties

As a Senior Hydrologic Forecaster, you will perform the following duties:

Perform lead Hydrologic forecast functions in the day-to-day hydrologic operations of the River Forecast Center (RFC) including both real- and non-real time operations, with the latter supporting procedure development activities critical to the enhancement, implementation and maintenance of the forecast system technology.

Perform routine daily short-range forecast operations before and during high water and flood episodes including stage forecasts, discharge forecasts, daily forecasts of inflow volume for reservoirs and river velocity forecasts.

Perform long-range water resources forecast operations to include spring snowmelt flood outlooks, reservoir inflow forecasts, river volume forecasts and minimum flow forecast.

Participate in RFC effort to increase interaction and cooperative support between RFC and stakeholders including Weather Forecast Office (WFO) personnel.

Perform special non-real time procedure development activities including providing background information, help and training to RFC staff and implementing new or enhanced operational procedures.

Travel Required

Occasional Travel

Up to 10% of domestic travel may be required

Relocation Authorized

No

Job Requirements

Job Requirements

Key Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National to apply.

Required to pass a background investigation and fingerprint check.

Must be suitable for Federal employment.

Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable (www.sss.gov)

Qualifications requirements must be met by closing date of announcement.

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Geologist (Recent Graduate) U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/468055000

Looking for a great place to work?  The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE or "The Corps") is one of the best in America!  In 2015, USACE ranked #128 out of 500 employers on Forbes' "America's Best Employers" list. From this list, the Corps ranked #10 in the government services industry, #6 in the federal government, and #8 in the engineering field. Follow this link for more information about the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations.  The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is an innovative, transformative organization providing engineering solutions to customers worldwide. Working at the Corps as a civilian employee means making a direct contribution to war fighters and their families; supporting overseas contingency operations; developing technology and systems that save the lives of soldiers and civilians; providing disaster relief; and protecting and enhancing the environment and the national economy.

About the Position:

Position(s) will be filled under the Department of the Army Recent Graduates Program.  Click here for more information on Pathways program participation.  After Program completion, Department of the Army Recent Graduates MAY be converted to a permanent position or to a term position (a project-based term of employment lasting between one and four years).

To be eligible for conversion to a permanent or term position, Recent Graduates must:

Successfully completed at least 1-year of continuous service in addition to all requirements of the Program.

Demonstrate successful job performance.

Meet the Office of Personnel Management's qualifications for the position to which the Recent Graduate will be converted

To learn more, please visit the Office of Personnel Management webpage, Hiring Authorities: Students & Recent Graduates.

Who May Apply:

Positions are open to:

Recent graduates who have completed, within the previous two years, a qualifying associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution.  Students may apply within nine months of meeting their education requirements.

Preference eligible veterans who were precluded from applying due to their military service obligation begin their two-year eligibility period upon release or discharge from active duty.  Eligibility for these veterans cannot exceed six years after degree or certificate completion.

Duties

At the full performance level of the target conversion position GS-11), you will:

On the basis of assigned projects, makes reconnaissance of area to determine best method of approach; plans and conducts geological and soil investigations; and pre-pares reports showing the structure, composition, characteristics, attitude, and variations of geologic conditions.

Recommends and supervises special sampling or testing such as undisturbed Shelby tube samples, field permeability core logging, etc.

Makes and directs studies and develops data and recommendations for solution of special geologic problems, such as aquifer, lithology, soundness of rock, and improvement of core drilling, soil sampling, and core recovery and preparation techniques

Makes field reconnaissance of structural sites and inspects core drilling, recovery and classification techniques; makes geologic studies of topography; gathers first-hand technical data and observes actual excavation and foundation construction; and examines excavated material to determine degree of accuracy of geologic sections and data in contract plans and specifications as previously developed, to observe and measure seepage into foundations, and formulate plans for correcting deficiencies of geologic determinations for future guidance.

Directs and controls the field work of Government and contractor core drill parties working in the area.

Submits detailed reports and makes progress reports of contractor core drill parties and for those drill parties on loan from other districts operation in the area. Insures that drilling assignment is carried on in an orderly, timely, and safe manner.

After program completion, Department of the Army Pathways Recent Graduates MAY be converted to a permanent or term appointment without further competition.

This position is being filled at the GS-07, or GS-09 level with potential conversion to a position with a full performance level at GS-11.

Travel Required

25% or Greater

35% Business Travel Required

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UA Geosciences Career Talks April 21st

The Society of Earth Science Students invites you to participate in Earth Science Career Talks, Friday, April 21st 8 a.m. to 12 p.m in the Gould-Simpson building.  Professionals from around the community will be coming in to discuss where their careers have taken them and will give students a glimpse into life after graduation.

The event will take place Friday, 4/21 in Gould-Simpson from 8AM-12PM. Refreshments will be provided and the event is free. There will also be merchandise for sale, such as geology equipment and large scale satellite posters.

This event will begin with half an hour of mingling in the G-S lobby with food and introductions, and then there will be sessions in 2 rooms of the building, lasting half an hour each. Students may pre-select the speakers they would like to meet and ask questions, and they will be given a schedule of where to go at what time.

Below is a link to the electronic registration form

https://goo.gl/forms/Zq3lmvzaFL8iQryz1

Please have this form filled out no later than Thursday, April 20th at 5 p.m.  Refreshments will be served for the duration of the event.

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Tucson Gem and Mineral Society  (TGMS) Scholarship

The Tucson Gem and Mineral Society’s mission is to encourage interest and study in geology, mineralogy, lapidary, and allied earth sciences. One aspect we use to accomplish this mission is through the awarding of scholarships.

The Tucson Gem and Mineral Society scholarship is awarded to a qualified recipient. The qualifications to be a recipient are:

1. Attending or accepted to an accredited college or university

2. Pursuing a graduate or undergraduate degree in Earth Science related field (Geology, Mineralogy, Mining)

3. TGMS Membership is not required

Application sent to Geosciences undergraduate email.

Please attach a 750 word essay describing your interest in the earth sciences. Explain how the award will help you in the pursuit of your academic goals. Please include a list of awards, grants, and stipends that you have received or a resume/Curriculum Vitae.

All applications received will be reviewed by the Board (or an appointed committee) for consideration. The TGMS scholarship is up to $5000 and will be awarded based on merit and/or need of the prospective student. One or more awards may be granted each fiscal year. Recommendations from teachers/professors are encouraged but not required.

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NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Information Sessions

If you plan to apply for the National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship (GRFP) next fall, please join us for one of the following information sessions:

·         Tuesday, April 4 from 8:30 – 9:30 in University Services Building Room 216

·         Wednesday, April 5 from 9:00 – 10:00 in the Office of Student Engagement (Student Union Room 248)

·         Tuesday, April 11 from 12:00 – 1:00 in University Services Building Room 214

In the sessions, we will overview the application process and share application tips. Please RSVP

https://grad.arizona.edu/ofce/nsf-grfp-information-sessions

What is the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship?

The purpose of the NSF GRFP is to help ensure the vitality and diversity of the scientific and engineering workforce in the United States. The program is a wonderful source of funding for graduate students – providing awardees with $34,000 annually for three years, as well as additional benefits. NSF GRF Fellows at the University of Arizona receive full tuition, mandatory fees, student health insurance for the Fellow, and a $500 travel grant during tenured years. For more information, please review the following website: http://www.nsfgrfp.org

What are the NSF GRFP general eligibility requirements?

·         U.S. citizen, national or permanent resident by date of application submission

·         Admitted to a research-focused Master’s or Ph.D. program in an NSF-supported field by the time the funding begins

·         Completed no more than twelve (12) months of full-time graduate, post-baccalaureate or professional study by August 1, 2017 (this usually means that the student is an undergraduate senior, first year graduate student, or second year graduate student)

More details on eligibility here: https://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2016/nsf16588/nsf16588.pdf

Remember to let us know if you plan to come:

https://grad.arizona.edu/ofce/nsf-grfp-information-sessions

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RICHARD A. HARVILL GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP

The mission of the Richard A. Harvill Endowment is to perpetuate knowledge of Dr. Harvill, who served as UA president from 1951 to 1971, a period in which UA began its furious post-war enrollment growth, and the institution took its place among the leading research universities of the west. The award targets University of Arizona senior undergraduates, domestic or international who have completed a bachelor's degree at the UA in May 2017, have an undergraduate GPA of 3.5 or higher, and have been admitted to a PhD program at the UA for Fall 2017. The Fellowship provides an annual stipend of $12,000, disbursed in two equal payments between the fall and spring terms and a Graduate Tuition Scholarship that covers base graduate level tuition (not the differential tuition assessed by some programs) for each semester of award.

Award amount:

$12,000 plus full base tuition (excludes mandatory registration fees and student health insurance) for one year only.

Multiple awards are available this year.

Extended Application Deadline:

April 7, 2017, 5 pm, for 2017-18 award period

Eligibility information and Application Instructions:

https://grad.arizona.edu/funding/opportunities/richard-harvill-graduate-fellowship

Contact:

Stephanie Adamson, Graduate College, adamsons@email.arizona.edu, 520-626-0095

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Willamette National Forest seeks wilderness ranger interns

The Willamette National Forest is seeking wilderness ranger interns for the 2017 season. Please pass this information onto enthusiastic students that want to spend the summer exploring the northwest and learning about Wilderness and Natural resource management .

Are you interested in a career in natural resource management? Do you love to hike, work hard outside, and enjoy the beauty and challenge of the mountains? The Willamette National Forest is seeking wilderness ranger interns to protect and preserve three spectacular Wilderness areas in the Willamette National Forest. Come spend the summer working in Diamond Peak, Waldo Lake, and Three Sisters Wilderness Areas and have the summer experience of a lifetime!

Location

Oakridge, Oregon is a small community with a population of 3,000. It is located 45 miles southeast of Eugene. Recreational opportunities are abundant, including skiing, hiking, biking, birding, fishing and hunting. For more information on the area see http://www.oakridgechamber.com/

The Wilderness Ranger Job The wilderness ranger intern will be an integral member of the Willamette National Forest. The intern will be expected to take on most of the duties of full-time employees. The ranger will work with the Wilderness Manager, other forest staff, volunteers, and may work alone at times.

The wilderness ranger intern:

 May backpack for up to 4 days with a backpack of 50 pounds or more, including tools associated with wilderness ranger duties.

 Implements the logistics required for completion of wilderness projects including on-site coordination of volunteers.

 Performs trail maintenance activities.

 Performs maintenance at dispersed recreation sites including site cleanup and naturalizing.

 Interacts with public in wilderness, providing education and information. Checks wilderness permits. Informs wilderness visitors of rules and regulations.

 Patrols wilderness to ensure that areas are operated, used, and maintained in accordance with wilderness management plans and regulations.

 Uses education as the primary method of disseminating wilderness rules and regulations to the public.

 Organizes and establishes low impact base camps.

 Performs inventorying and monitoring of specific resources.

 Inventories and restores campsites in wilderness areas.

 Maintains signs in wilderness areas.

 Collects evidence and provides documentation for cases of misuse of wilderness areas.

 Manages collected data in digital format, including the input of data into databases and editing of digital photographs.

Internship Requirements

 The wilderness ranger intern must be able to backpack for multiple tours of duty, with each tour having the potential to last up to 4 days.

 The ranger should expect to carry a 50+ pound backpack and tools associated with duties (e.g. shovel, saw, etc.).

 The ranger must be experienced in backpacking and wilderness travel with a demonstrated ability to work independently in remote locations.

 The wilderness ranger intern must be familiar with the Wilderness Act, wilderness ethics, and Leave No Trace principles.

 The wilderness ranger intern must have good communication skills, as interaction with wilderness visitors will be a primary responsibility.

 The wilderness ranger intern must make a commitment to the program.

Internship Dates

The internship lasts for 12 weeks. Start and end dates are flexible, with the ideal period being mid-June to late September.

Compensation

The intern will receive a $150 a week stipend and will be provided bunkhouse style housing. Bunkhouses include shared sleeping quarters, kitchen, bathroom, dining, and laundry facilities.

Transportation

A personal vehicle is strongly recommended but not required. A vehicle will be available for use while working. For interns who do not have a personal vehicle available, transportation can be arranged through the Forest Service for pick-up from the Eugene area at the beginning of the internship and drop-off at the end of the internship.

Equipment

Interns will be provided with personal protective equipment, hand tools, radios, and standard group backpacking gear such as tents, stoves and water filters. Other items are in limited supply. Interns must have their own sturdy hiking boots.

Questions

Mckenzie Jensen, Wilderness Manager

mckenziejensen@fs.fed.us

(541) 782-5338

APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply please submit a cover letter and resume that includes relevant skills and experiences including backpacking, outdoor skills and two references.

Application will close April 15, 2017.

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Paid week-long field opportunity

Hello, Geos students-

Gail Heath, Adjunct Professor in Mining and Geological Engineering, would like to hire two geology students (grads or undergrads with at least mineralogy) to help with a sampling project near Payson between now and the end of Spring Break. He will arrange to cover expenses as well as salary. The expected time commitment would be approximately 5-7 days.

Please contact Gail Heath by phone or email at gailheath@email.arizona.edu; 520-621-6063.

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some things that caught my eye at the gem show today

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2017 Tucson Gem and Mineral Show

"MINERAL TREASURES OF THE MIDWEST"

FEBRUARY 09–12, 2017

SMG-Tucson Convention Center

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UA GLOBAL AMBASSADORS - Applications due February 27

UA Global Ambassadors is a leadership program for UA students who are interested in bridging cultures between American and international students and serving as ambassadors for the international/global community on campus. Good candidates include students who are...

Study Abroad alum or International Students

Highly motivated to encourage cultural exchange

Willing to connect with the international community and engage in global conversations

UA Global Ambassadors serve as leaders of the fall and spring International Orientation Program, coordinators of the Buddy Program and advocates of study abroad.

Applications for the 2017-2018 academic year are OPEN!

Students with international and/or intercultural experience are strongly encouraged to apply. The Global Ambassador Program is open to both international and domestic students.

Applications for the Global Ambassador program are due on Monday, February 27, 2017 at 12 pm.

https://global.arizona.edu/international-students/ua-global-ambassador

For further information, please contact Noelle Sallaz at ncarampa@email.arizona.edu or Katie Van Wyk at kvanwyk@email.arizona.edu.

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Doris Duke Conservation Scholars

The Doris Duke Conservation Scholars Program (DDCSP) seeks UA students (especially freshmen and sophomores) who are interested in diversity and conservation. Students receive training, support, mentorship, and up to $10,000 over two years for paid research experiences and internships.  They can be any major, but they must have at least 2 years left before graduation. 

The deadline is Feb. 15. The application is http://programs.ifas.ufl.edu/doris-duke-conservation-scholars/apply/.  (Note: there is a chance the deadline will be extended, so please encourage interested students to submit an application).