Statements of Interest: NASO/DNA/NALFF, NWA, and NLON T&E, SAR Species and Habitat Surveys

The purpose of this scope of work is to implement cost-effective and standardized surveys for various species and habitats within the project areas. The principal investigator will carry out plans, deploy necessary hardware, provide data analysis, and provide reports and recommendations for inclusion into installation’s Integrated Natural Resource Management Plans, respectively and other decision documents. Projects identified in this SOW consist of sampling for flora and fauna (priority on State and Federally listed and at-risk species), habitat monitoring and management and wildlife management. Physical surveys will provide quality assurance checks for previously collected data and document new species occurrences and new habitats. Habitat management activities will allow the installations to respond quickly to pest, disease, invasive species, and environmental change threats. Projects related to wildlife management will inform and assist with human/wildlife conflict, protect sensitive habitats, and evaluate potential for management and recreational opportunities. See attachments for additional information.

Funding Source: Department of the Navy
Funding Amount: Cost estimate requested (see RSOI).
Deadline: July 25, 2025

For more information, see Statement of Work, Request for Statements of Interest, and Point Paper.

Assistant or Associate Research Scientist at UMCES

The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES) is seeking a Coordinator for the Chesapeake Global Collaboratory (CGC), who will be the point-of-contact for the Collaboratory throughout UMCES, and for external interactions with other University System of Maryland universities, government and nongovernmental groups, and other stakeholders.

The coordinator will provide scientific coordination for the CGC and also be responsible for the operations of CGC related to providing scientific support services to faculty. Scientific coordination includes: (1) organizing CGC activities (e.g., training, workshops, newsletter) to maximize the impact and efficiency of the CGC, (2) assisting in team building for specific projects that use the CGC, (3) assisting and, as appropriate, leading proposal preparations (Federal, state, foundations) that involve the CGC, and (4) participate in activities raising awareness within UMCES and to outside organizations about the services offered by the CGC. There will also be opportunities for the coordinator to engage in active research as part of CGC projects. Overseeing operations includes working as part of a team on scheduling, project management, and logistics of CGC activities and ensuring smooth and responsive daily operations of the CGC scientific enterprise. The coordinator will work closely with the CGC advisory committees, faculty, and UMCES administration. The coordinator will work with the personnel responsible for the new building but will not be responsible for the operations or personnel of the building.

Specific responsibilities include:

  • Managing CGC projects
  • Supporting Faculty Steering Committee and External Advisory groups
  • Coordinating the convening summits, workshops, and meetings
  • Preparing CGC communications for UMCES and external audiences
  • Representing the CGC at meetings
  • Participating in proposals that involve CGC activities

FTE: 1.00
Unit: Center Administration
Location: Annapolis, MD
Job Category Status: Faculty

FLSA: Exempt
Salary Range: $75,000 – $110,000

For more information or to apply, visit: https://umces.peopleadmin.com/postings/1928