Here I attempt to post list servs, websites, etc. that may perhaps help students find academic or non-academic jobs in hydrology- or environment-related fields following a BS, MS, or PhD.  This page updated periodically as I find new sources.

 

Places / list-serves to look for water/environmental jobs

Please send me the names of any lists, digests, or websites that you think should be added here.

Non-academic

   National

• a large list of DOZENS of Environmental jobs boards:
  • https://www.nelson.wisc.edu/careers/boards.php
• and one mainly for Wisconsin, but also other places:
  • https://www.nelson.wisc.edu/careers/jobs.php
• Ecolog-L ecology/environment listserv:  ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU
  • subscribe here: https://listserv.umd.edu/cgi-bin/wa?REPORT&z=3
  • (don’t have to be employed/enrolled at UMD to join list)
  • https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/clarkcounty
  • https://eservices.clark.wa.gov/OA_HTML/RF.jsp?function_id=10472&resp_id=23350&resp_appl_id=800
  • also consider trying to set up an internship with Clark County Environmental Services, e.g., for internship course credits [ENVR_SCI 495 or SOE 495]Clark County, home of WSU Vancouver!:
• NEON
  • national internship program with NEON environmental science
  • http://www.neonscience.org/opportunities/research-internships
• society of wetland scientists (there is a SWS-PNW List Serv)
• Josh Newton aggregator of worldwide water jobs
  •  https://www.joshswaterjobs.com/
  •  [unfortunately taking a break from compiling jobs at the moment]
• an online hydrology jobs aggregator:
  • https://www.gethydrologyjobs.com/
• a great national Environmental, Wildlife, and Fisheries sciences job board, including lots of public and technician positions!
  • https://wfscjobs.tamu.edu/job-board/ 
• the critical zone research network
  • CZEN at http://www.czen.org/
  • and specifically here for jobs and opportunities: http://www.czen.org/opportunities
• general environmental science, fishery, forestry, water, climate adaptation jobs around the country:
  • https://tribalclimateguide.uoregon.edu/climate-jobs-internships-scholarships-and-fellowships
• Diversity Joint Venture for Conservation Careers: https://diversityinconservationjobs.org/
• Government Agencies:
  • • EDF–https://www.edf.org/jobs
    • Groundwater or Water Districts in the Portland Area
    • USFS
    • Parks and Wildlife
    • Oregon Water Resources Department
    • City of Portland
    • Possibly look at AgriLife Extensions as part of Universities
    • Watershed Associations
    • USDA
• Groundwater Companies:
  • • Trihydro-
    • GSI Environmental Inc.
    • GeoDesign
    • Geosyntec
    • WOOD Group (used to be AMEC)
    • GES
• Agriculture Companies:
  • • CERES
    • Simplot
    • PAPE
• Environmental / Civil Engineering Companies:
  • • HDR
    • Halff
    • CH2M Hill
    • CDM Smith
    • Jacobs
    • Black and Veatch
    • AECOM
    • Kimberley Horn
    • Balfour Beatty
    • LAN
    • Freese and Nichols
    • Jones and Carter
  • ARCADIS
• Or look for start-ups to join!
  • Look for something more up-to-date, but here are examples from 2018: https://www.forbes.com/sites/maggiemcgrath/2018/06/27/the-25-most-innovative-agtech-startups-in-2018/#5fc099052302

PNW Regional (mainly)

• in Portland/WA/OR area: Urban Ecology Research Consortium list serv
  • posts lots of local events and volunteer opportunities, e.g., clearing invasive species, park clean-ups, etc. (get some hands-on experience and network!)
  • subscribe at: http://lists.oregonstate.edu/mailman/listinfo/urban-erc
  • (don’t have to be employed/enrolled at OSU to join list)
• PDX GIS email list serv psu-pdxgis-group@pdx.edu
  • posts lots of jobs that use GIS, regionally
  • “To join the group, send an email to geog@pdx.edu expressing your interest.”
  • (don’t have to be employed/enrolled at PSU to join list)
  • also see: https://www.pdx.edu/geography/gis-links about GIS skills that are helpful for getting jobs
• Northwest Association of Environmental Professionals
  • monthly networking mixers in Seattle and Portland
  • sign up for emails at bottom of page: http://www.nwaep.org/events.php
• WSU Metro Extension internships: https://metrocenter.wsu.edu/opportunities/

Academic/Research (postdocs, technician positions, graduate positions, faculty)

• Ecolog-L ecology/environment listserv:  ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU
  • subscribe here: https://listserv.umd.edu/cgi-bin/wa?REPORT&z=3
• AGU careers website (set up a really generic search for yourself and get daily digest emails sent to you)
  • https://findajob.agu.org/
• cold-emailing faculty of interest (if seeking graduate, postdoctoral, or technician position)
• AcademicKeys.com (monthly e-mailing, worldwide)
  • http://www.academickeys.com/all/subscribe.php
• Physicaloxy, worldwide (for physical/chemical/engineering science – create yourself a customized search and sign up for periodic digests)
  • http://www.physicaloxy.com/
• PoroNet/SaltNet/BENet list serv (for serious academic hydrogeology/numerical modeling/porous medium-related jobs, conferences, etc.)
  • not sure if there is a better way to sign up than emailing acheng@olemiss.edu
  • http://www.olemiss.edu/sciencenet/poronet/links.html
• for those with very strong atmospheric science, atmospheric modeling, and/or data assimilation skills, see UCAR’s opportunities list serv
  • https://groups.google.com/a/ucar.edu/group/oppslist/
• the critical zone research network
  • CZEN at http://www.czen.org/
  • and specifically here for jobs and opportunities: http://www.czen.org/opportunities
• https://www.gethydrologyjobs.com/