Marsh Mania 2011!

Join the Galveston Bay Foundation for some marsh restoration madness! http://galvbay.org/events_marsh.html

Internship Position at EPA Region 6 - Dallas

The links below are for ORISE internships with salary but no benefits.  The position in the Marine and Coastal Section is with the CWPPRA program and a Master's degree is the minimum education requirement.  The position in the Wetlands Section is with the 404 program and a Bachelor's degree is the minimum education requirement.  

Marine and Coastal Section - http://orise.orau.gov/epa/description.aspx?JobId=1327

Wetlands Section - http://orise.orau.gov/epa/description.aspx?JobId=1328

Student contractor position for EPA Gulf Ecology wetlands team

A student contractor position is available with the EPA Gulf Ecology Division wetlands team in Gulf Breeze, FL. Recent BS or MS graduates are welcome to apply. Applications are due by 5 pm ET on Friday May 6, 2011.  
http://www.epa.gov/oamrtpnc/q1100081/index.htm

Twitter

Follow the glamorous (ha!) life of a wetland scientist on Twitter @MarshDispatch

SCUBA diver - Kemah Aquarium

The Aquarium restaurant located in Kemah is seeking part-time SCUBA divers. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

·        Properly clean and maintain the exhibits.

·        Maintain visual quality in the exhibits.

·        Feed and care for the animals residing in the exhibits as directed by the Biology staff.

·        While diving, interpret exhibits to guests using the two-way communications system.

·        Represent Landry's Aquarium in a positive and professional manner.

·        Maintain a clean and orderly work area.  

·        Communicate problems with animals and exhibits to a manager/supervisor. 

·        Other duties may be assigned at any time.

QUALIFICATIONS 

Must be at least 18 years of age and must be able to provide proof/copy of the following: Open water certification card (PADI or NAUI), current CPR certification, 25 logged dives and 25 underwater hours. In addition, must be able to pass a dive physical every two years and pass a water skills test. Prior to hire, diver must pass a drug test as well as a background check.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be comfortable caring for and handling touch station animals, and comfortable dealing with special groups, children, and large crowds. 

Qualified applicants should apply M - F, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., at Kemah HR 502 Texas Ave Kemah, TX  77565