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Water Justice Activist
OrganizationOregon Water Justice Alliance
Job SummaryAre you an aspiring water justice activist? The Oregon Water Justice Alliance and Water Climate Trust are currently offering stipends and mentorship for California and Oregon BIPOC, youth, and others from water justice communities to research water allocation issues, outreach to allies, and conduct advocacy to influence decision-makers.
If you or someone you know has been wanting to get more involved but lack the resources to do so, you can apply for our Water Justice Stipend and Mentoring Program. Program participants are paid an hourly rate of $20-25 (5-20 hours/week up to 100 hours) and will receive mentoring support from our team of policy experts, and water and Indigenous rights advocates.
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Water Justice Organizer
OrganizationOregon Water Justice Alliance
Job SummaryThe Water Justice Organizer will work with the Oregon Water Justice Alliance and Water Climate Trust teams to engage Tribes and other water justice communities to improve water allocation policy and public funding decisions that affect their lives and environment. Specifically, they will conduct outreach, training, networking, and direct advocacy to support healthy instream flows for both imperiled freshwater species and Tribal rights to sufficient water for subsistence fishing and cultural practices.
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Internship Opportunity
OrganizationSnake River Waterkeeper
Job SummaryFor the Summer 2024 semester, Boise-based nonprofit SNAKE RIVER WATERKEEPER seeks 2-4 Boise State
University undergraduates majoring in Environmental Studies or Environmental and Occupational Health Studies
to sample water quality across the Snake River Basin for its SWIM Guide app. Using an online widget and app
for iPhone® and Android, SWIM Guide helps people find nearby sites that are safe for swimming.
For the last 8 years, our staff and interns have sampled and monitored water quality at 28 sites along the Snake
River and its tributaries for parameters including temperature, dissolved oxygen, conductivity, salinity, and total
dissolved solids. Data are evaluated, submitted to states for reporting, and used to power our SWIM Guide –
which generated more than 10,000 app downloads and 100,000 views of sites our intern team sampled in 2023!Water Quality Interns will travel to sites across the Snake River Basin state-wide (including tributaries on the
Salmon and Clearwater rivers) to collect the water quality data that powers our SWIM Guide. Interns develop
skills to carry into a variety of environmental career paths during this unique opportunity for outdoor experiential
learning. Interns receive training on water quality issues and sampling methods, pollution sources and controls,
local community engagement, and natural resource accountability. Our project design, sampling protocols, and
Hach Rugged Field Monitoring Kit operation are straightforward and administered by students onsite in the field.Job LinkContact PersonBuck RyanContact Emailbuck@snakeriverwaterkeeper.org -
Undergraduate Paid Fellowship
OrganizationSpokane River Forum
Job SummaryWe are offering a paid fellowship for an enrolled undergraduate to assist with communications, digital media campaigns, and program development. This fellowship is designed for a 12-month term, starting full time and in person for the first two months over the summer, then moving to part-time with a hybrid in-person/remote option for the remaining 10 months during the 2025-2026 academic year.
Over the course of 12 months, the fellow will receive training, experience, and mentoring while gaining invaluable professional experience, especially for students interested in a career related to environmental stewardship in the public or private sector.
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GIS Analyst II
OrganizationIdaho Department of Water Resources
Job SummaryIDWR is filling a vacancy for a GIS Analyst 2 in the Geospatial Technologies Section at our State Office in Boise. The successful candidate will participate in Geographic Information System (GIS) development and analysis projects. They will perform software development & maintenance as well as systems analysis. In addition, they will manage & analyze spatial & tabular data in support of water resource management.
The position reports to the Water Resources Supervisor (GTS) and is part of a team that assists customers with GIS technologies at all levels. The position ensures the availability and integrity of GIS data; is responsible for the collection, storage, distribution, and synchronization of GIS data between various IDWR GIS servers and platforms; conducts data queries; and operates IDWR’s ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Enterprise instances. Duties are mainly in the office, with limited fieldwork and in-state travel.
The Geospatial Technologies Section at IDWR leverages capabilities in Geographic Information Science to provide innovative, accessible, and verifiable geospatial products to support IDWR’s mission. Become part of an organization in which you will work with dedicated people who are committed and skilled in managing and protecting Idaho’s water resources.
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Hydrologist, Staff/Technical
OrganizationIdaho Department of Water Resources
Job SummaryThe selected individual will work with a team responsible for implementing the State of Idaho’s water resource programs and initiatives on behalf of IDWR. At IDWR, employees enjoy autonomy, work-life balance, periodic field work, and a professional yet relaxed environment.
There are two levels for this job opening: Hydrologist, Staff and Hydrologist, Technical. Through on-the-job training, classroom training, and achievement of team and agency goals, Staff Hydrologists have opportunities to progress to the Technical Hydrologist level within the Hydrologist career track. Technical Hydrologists are expected to handle more challenging projects with minimal supervision.
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Hydrogeologist, Staff/Technical
OrganizationIdaho Department of Water Resources
Job SummaryThe Idaho Department of Water Resources is offering an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about making an impact on Idaho’s water future. Join the Groundwater Unit within the Hydrology Section, where you’ll dive into exciting hydrogeologic investigations and tackle quantitative hydrogeologic analyses. This is your chance to play a key role in shaping the management of Idaho’s water resources—an impactful and rewarding challenge for anyone looking to make a meaningful contribution to the state’s environmental and resource management efforts.
There are two levels for this job opening – Staff Hydrogeologist and Technical Hydrogeologist. The Staff Hydrogeologist is the entry level for the Hydrogeologist classification. Through on-the-job training, classroom training, achievement of team and agency goals, and Professional Geologist licensure in Idaho, there will be opportunities for a Staff Hydrogeologist to progress to the Technical Hydrogeologist level in the Hydrogeologist career track. A Technical Hydrogeologist is expected to handle more difficult projects with little supervision.
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Idaho Science and Technology Policy Fellowship
OrganizationMcClure Center for Public Policy
Job SummaryThe Idaho Science and Technology Policy Fellowship (ISTPF), a nonpartisan program, is thrilled to announce the sixth call for ISTP fellows. This is an opportunity for outstanding scientists, social scientists and engineers to learn firsthand about policymaking while using their knowledge and skills to address pressing challenges facing Idaho. This year, fellows will have the opportunity to support decision makers in Idaho, serving in yearlong assignments in Idaho’s Legislative Services Office. Portfolios include topics such as water, energy, fire, public health, economic development and more.
A doctoral level science or social science degree (e.g., PhD. ScD, MD, DDS, DVM) or a master’s in engineering and three years of work experience is required. ISTP fellows are provided with compensation, benefits, orientation, professional development, mentorship, a travel allowance and administrative support.
For more information about the ISTPF and how you can apply, please visit the ISTPF website and application and follow us on LinkedIn. If you have questions about the ISTPF, then please contact us at istpf@uidaho.edu. An online information session will be held February 3, 3-4:00 PM MST, registration required.
Applications are due by Sunday, March 30, 2025, and the fellowship year begins in late August 2025.
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Senior Hydrogeologist
OrganizationIdaho Department of Environmental Quality
Job SummaryThe Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is hiring a Senior Hydrogeologist, Scientist 4, for the State Office located in Boise.
Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM Mountain Time on February 10, 2025.
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Hydrogeologist
OrganizationIdaho Water Resources Department
Job SummaryThe Idaho Department of Water Resources is offering an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about making an impact on Idaho’s water future. Join the Groundwater Unit within the Hydrology Section, where you’ll dive into exciting hydrogeologic investigations and tackle quantitative hydrogeologic analyses. This is your chance to play a key role in shaping the management of Idaho’s water resources—an impactful and rewarding challenge for anyone looking to make a meaningful contribution to the state’s environmental and resource management efforts.
There are two levels for this job opening – Staff Hydrogeologist and Technical Hydrogeologist. The Staff Hydrogeologist is the entry level for the Hydrogeologist classification. Through on-the-job training, classroom training, achievement of team and agency goals, and Professional Geologist licensure in Idaho, there will be opportunities for a Staff Hydrogeologist to progress to the Technical Hydrogeologist level in the Hydrogeologist career track. A Technical Hydrogeologist is expected to handle more difficult projects with little supervision.
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