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Veterans Green Jobs  The Conservation Jobs Page     Feb. 5, 2013   WELCOME! Veterans Green Jobs is a national nonprofit organization that connects military veterans with employment opportunities in the green economy. Our Jobs Page provides you with regular announcements about job openings through our network of employment partners. To view more detailed information, please visit our Opportunities Page  on our website. From there, our career counselors, who have built relationships with federal agencies and their hiring managers, will guide you through the application process and quickly help you zero-in on the necessary job qualifications for each job. In This Issue Hot Jobs Training Opportunities Education Opportunities Job Opportunities Events NEW*****NEW *****HOT JOBS*****NEW*****NEW  Western Colorado Conservation Corps Public Affairs Specialist (Internship)     1 Position Available Location- BLM Public Lands Center- Montrose, CO   Description of Work: The BLM is seeking an individual for the Veteran internship with the Public Affairs Department in its Montrose office. Preference will be given to applicants with a major in communications, journalism or a related field. Experience and aptitude in exploring business applications of social media, web development and strong writing skills are required. The selected intern will be assigned to projects overseen by the BLM Public Affairs Specialist, pertaining to timely topics important to public land management. Applicants should specify their areas of interest and how their backgrounds provide them the proper knowledge and abilities to excel in the internship. The public affairs specialist carries out a number of programs, activities and functions including media relations, issues management and management of public relations campaigns and events. The intern would be an integral part of these activities and must be well organized and have the ability to work independently.  Responsibilities include: Develop and implement creative ways to increase brand awareness and drive traffic to BLM website, Facebook and Twitter   Update Twitter, Facebook and the BLM website   Must be extremely organized and prioritize well to meet deadlines Strong computer skills Strong Internet research skills   Maintain a positive attitude and have a customer service approach at all times Develop and implement Out-Of-The-Box community outreach programs   Draft press releases as necessary Excellent verbal and written communication skills   Aggregate and or create article content   Communicate social media news (internal and external)   Monitor various social media platforms  Minimum Qualifications: Education: Intern must possess or be working toward a four year degree or higher in public relations, journalism, communications or other related fields. Experience: Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume and up to three writings: public relations project planning, web development, or social media samples, showing their relevant experience. Physical Requirements: Most work will be performed in an office environment. However, the intern may be asked to perform site visits and work outdoors on occasion. Some lifting of boxes and materials may be required up to 50 lbs.   For additional information, contact our Conservation Outreach Assistant Today!    Training Opportunities These are seasonal paid training opportunities.  They will provide you with experience and certifications that will make you more competitive when applying for related federal jobs.  Please visit The Opportunities Page on our website for more information. Wildland Fire Training Crew Member, winter/spring (AZ) Wildland Fire Training Crew Member, spring/summer (AZ) Veteran BLM GIS Internship (CO)   Wilderness Monitoring Technician Internship (CO)   Public Affairs Internship (CO)  Wildland Fire Training Crew Member (CO) Wildland Fire Training Crew Member (SD) Wildland Fire Training Crew Member, summer (MT) Wildland Fire Training Crew Member, fall (MT) Historic Preservation Team Crew Member (NC, WI, MN) Veteran Fuels Reduction  Team (UT)      Backcountry Trails Program (CA)     For more information on specific program dates,   visit our Opportunities Page   If you would like to take advantage of any of these great opportunities, contact vgc@veteransgreenjobs.org     Education Opportunities   Tillman Military Scholars    Tillman Military Scholars is now accepting scholarship applications.  The deadline to submit an application is 11:59:59 PM PST on Friday, February 15. Updated criteria for the program and essay questions as well as the online application can be found on their website:    http://www.pattillmanfoundation.org/tillman-military-scholars/apply/  JOB OPPORTUNITIES Forest Service Black Hills National Forest Archeological Aide/Technician, GS-3, 4 or 5 Range Aide/Technician, GS-3,4 or 5 Forestry Aide/Technician (Recreation) GS-3, 4 or 5 Forestry Aide/Technician (Wilderness), GS-3, 4 or 5 Forestry Aide/Technician (Timber), GS-3, 4 or 5 Stanislaus National Forest Archaeological technician- GS-0102-05 Biological Science technician (Plants) - GS-0404-05,06,07 Forestry Aid (Fire) - GS-0462-03 Forestry Technician (Fire Engine Operator) - GS-0462-04 Firefighter (Helitak) - GS-0462-04, 05 Firefighter (Handcrew) - GS-0462-04, 05 Firefighter (Hotshot) - GS-0462-05 Recreation Technician- GS-0462-04 Recreation Technician (OHV Ranger)- GS-0462-04 Recreation Technician (River Ranger)- GS-0462-04 Forestry Technician (Timber Sale Preperation)- GS-0462-04,05 Information Receptionist- GS-0403-04, 05 Visitor Services Information Assistant- GS-1001-04, 05 Forest Technician (Wilderness) - GS-0462-04, 05 Biological Science Aid (Wildlife) - GS-0404-03 Biological Science Technician (Wildlife)- GS-0404-04, 05, 07   Siuslaw National Forest Forestry Technician (Senior/ Lead Firefighter) - GS-0462-05 Forestry Technician (Crew Member) -GS-0462-4 Forestry Aid (Crew Member)-GS-0462-3 Forestry Aid (Dispatch Assistant)-GS-0462-3   San Juan National Forest Hydrologist GS-1315-11 Dispatch Center Manager     Pike and San Isabel National Forest and Cimarron & Comanche National Grasslands Forestry Technician (Engine) GS-0462-4/4 Forestry Technician (Helitack) GS-0642-5/5 Forestry Technician (Fuels) GS-0462-4 Forestry Technician (Handcrew) GS-0642-4/4, 5/5 Forestry Aid (Fire) GS-0462-3/3 Forestry Technician (Hotshot/Handcrew) GS 0462-4/5 Forestry Technician (Fire Dispatcher) GS-0462-4/5, 5/5 Eldorado National Forest Assistant Fire Management Officer GS-0301-11/12    San Juan National Forest Firefighter and Fuels GS-0462-03/4/5 BLM Range/Forestry Range Technician GS-0455/0642-02/03/04/05 National Park Service Biological Science Technicians (Plants) Biological Science Technician (Water Resources) Fish and Wildlife Meteorologist GS-1340-11/12 Legal Instruments Examiner GS-0963-5/6/7 Grants Management Specialist GS-1109-11 Maintenance Worker WG-4749-09 Budget Analyst GS-0560-07/09 Land Management Law Enforcement Officer GS-1801-09 Accountant GS 0510-07/09/11/12 Biological Science Technician GS-0404-6/7 Cartographer GS-1370-11 Ecologist GS 0408-09/11 Fish & Wildlife Administrator GS 0480-14 Fish & Wildlife Biologist GS 0401-09/11 General Biologist GS 0401-07/09 Information Technology & Customer Support GS 2210-07/09/11 Land Surveyor GS 1373-11/12 Maintenance Worker WG 4749-08 Program Specialist/HabITS Database GS 0301-07/09/11 Realty Specialist GS-1170-12 Realty Officer GS 1170-14 Tractor Operator WG 5705-06 Wildlife Biologist GS 0486-09 Wildlife Refuge Manager GS 0485-11/12 Wildlife Biologist GS-0486-09/11 Biological Science Technician (Fish) - GS-0404-04/05 Wildlife Refuge Specialist GS-0485-5/7/9 Administrative Support Assistant GS-0303-06 Purchasing Agent GS-1105-05 Contract Specialist GS-1102-9/11/12 Supervisory Contract Specialist GS-1102-12    Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands Forestry Field Technician Natural Resource/Wildlife Technicians      Sierra Club Military and Community Outdoor Recreation Organizer   Colorado State Forest Service Seasonal Forester   Bureau of Land Management Petroleum Engineer GS-0881-7/9      For detailed job descriptions of all positions listed above,   visit our Opportunities Page   If you would like to take advantage of any of these great opportunities, contact vgc@veteransgreenjobs.org EVENTS   STAY ACTIVE:  VETERANS EXPEDITIONS Veterans Expeditions is a non-profit organization led by veterans. VetEx provides a variety of free activities where veterans can connect with each other and enjoy physically challenging outdoor activities in a team setting.   Veterans Expeditions will be sponsoring a snowshoe excursion to Mt. Elbert on Saturday March 16th.  A full list of events can be found at http://vetexpeditions.com/index.php/about/calendar/. Veterans Expeditions has the ability and desire to work with disabled veterans as well veterans at all fitness levels.    To sign up or further inquire about their programs, please contact Nick Watson at    nick@vetexpeditions.com Outward Bound for Veterans Outward Bound for Veterans helps thousands of returning service members and recent veterans readjust to life at home through powerful wilderness courses that draw on the healing benefit of teamwork and challenge through use of the natural world. During Outward Bound's free veteran courses, participants gain fundamental skills in wilderness travel, Leave No Trace practices, campcraft and self-care that will help them focus on living in the moment. Click here to see a list of their featured courses. Quick Links Contact Our Conservation Outreach Assistant Learn more about Veterans Green Jobs

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