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Renowned for its accredited researched-based undergraduate field programs, Wildlands Studies seeks candidates holding an MSc or PhD to be the Lead Instructor for new field programs. Students consistently report that their Wildlands Studies experience added depth and meaning to their on-campus classes and “changed their lives”. Wildlands Studies instructors enhance their own credentials with unique opportunities to teach in the field while engaging students in active research. The Lead Instructor will direct students on an academically rigorous, wilderness-based six-week field study to explore habitats and cultures of specific international locales, with the aim to offer the course repeatedly each year. Students earn 15 quarter credits for three field classes covering Environmental Studies, Field Research Practices, and Environment and Culture. Lead Instructor is responsible for on-going seminars, lectures, instruction, guided field work and field methods, and assessment of all student work, as well as group dynamics and the overall well-being of participants. Compensation is competitive. Requirements Knowledge and experience of field study location required. Applicants must have graduate degree in hand. A qualified Lead Instructor will have experience leading field study programs, experience teaching at the undergraduate level, specifically upper division environmental studies classes; a good sense of humor, flexibility, patience, understanding and the know-how to work with and manage 16 students and the group dynamics that occur on a six-week field study. Application Process Review website and current course offerings to ensure understanding of program requirements. Submit CV, cover letter detailing experience with course topics/field study experience and brief initial course proposal.  WS staff will work with applicants on formal proposals.  Locations and programs that include wildlife study preferred.  Check http:// www.wildlandsstudies.com for details.  Application materials to positions@wildlandsstudies.com .

Summary About the Position:   This recruitment is for a Natural Resources Specialist GS-05/07/09 developmental position with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Ft. Worth District, Operations Division, Piney Woods Regional Office in Jasper, Texas. Learn more about this agency Responsibilities Recreation and park administration Shoreline management and stabilization Fisheries and wildlife management Invasive species management Soil and water conservation Historic property management and protection Visitor assistance, public safety and education Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com

Summary Serves as an Environmental Protection Specialist in the Federal Aviation Administration, Office of the Associate Administrator for Airports, Office of Airport Planning and Programming, Airport Planning and Environmental Division, as a lead subject matter expert on environmental laws, regulations, policies, guidance, and practices for airport development. Learn more about this agency Responsibilities Provides oversight and guidance on compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and other Federal environmental laws and regulations, including serving as a senior FAA Headquarters representative on NEPA teams for major airport development projects; and review of Environmental Assessments (EAs), Environmental Impact Statements (EIS), and other environmental documentation for major airport development projects. Analyzes complex technical, policy, or procedural issues related to the environmental aspects of airport development proposals. Helps identify and evaluate alternative solutions that meet Federal requirements and local needs. Develops and provides guidance for Office of Airports field offices and the airport industry on a variety of environmental subject areas, including the requirements of NEPA and other environmental laws and regulations. Provides guidance on laws, regulations, policy, or guidance related to special environmental programs such as aircraft noise around airports and mitigating noise effects on local populations, historic preservation, threatened and endangered species, water quality and wetlands, air quality and emissions reduction, energy efficiency and renewable energy, recycling, reuse and waste reduction, climate adaptation and resilience, or sustainable development. Also provides advice to Office of Airports leadership on substantive and procedural environmental issues in these areas. Conducts external coordination on significant environmental matters with airport sponsors, and aviation and airport stakeholders, including airport consultants, aviation and airport industry associations, community representatives, and members of the public. Travel Required 25% or less - The job may require up to 25% travel. Closes 06/22/2018 Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com

Summary Serves as an Environmental Protection Specialist in the Federal Aviation Administration, Office of the Associate Administrator for Airports, Office of Airport Planning and Programming, Airport Planning and Environmental Division, as a subject matter expert on environmental laws, regulations, policies, guidance, and practices for airport development. Learn more about this agency Responsibilities Provides guidance on compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and other Federal environmental laws and regulations, including serving as a FAA Headquarters representative on NEPA teams for major airport development projects; and review of Environmental Assessments (EAs), Environmental Impact Statements (EIS), and other environmental documentation for major airport development projects. Helps analyze complex technical, policy, or procedural issues related to the environmental aspects of airport development proposals. Helps identify and evaluate alternative solutions that meet Federal requirements and local needs. Provides guidance for Office of Airports field offices and the airport industry on a variety of environmental subject areas, including the requirements of NEPA and other laws, regulations policy, or guidance related to special environmental programs such as aircraft noise around airports and mitigating noise effects on local populations, historic preservation, threatened and endangered species, water quality and wetlands, air quality and emissions reduction. Also provides advice to Office of Airports leadership on substantive and procedural environmental issues in these areas. Conducts internal coordination on environmental matters. Travel Required 25% or less - The job may require up to 25% travel. Closes 06/22/2018 Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com

Summary This opportunity is also open to Status eligibles under Announcement 18-HUD-410. Please refer to that announcement for details on open period, eligibility, and how to apply. This position is located in the Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD). CPD seeks to develop viable communities by promoting integrated approaches that provide decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expand economic opportunities for low and moderate-income persons. The primary means toward this end is the development of partnerships among all levels of government and the private sector, including for-profit and non-profit organizations. Learn more about this agency Responsibilities As an Environmental Protection Specialist, you will: Inform, interpret for, and advise Housing, Public Housing, Native American Programs, and Office of Community Planning & Development (CPD) program staff on all policy and procedural requirements to be followed in carrying out HUD’s responsibilities under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, environmental sections of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, regulations and guidelines of Council on Historic Preservation, Executive Orders, HUD regulations and issuances, and other HUD and Federal authorities related to the environment, including wetlands, noise, coastal zones, aquifers, air and water quality, floodplain management, endangered species, and historic and archaeological preservation. Review and concur in all Environmental Assessments prepared by the program staff of the Office where required by 24 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 50 and other outstanding program instructions. Assist program staff in administering the environmental aspects of all programs which permit local entities to assume environmental review responsibilities, and provide technical assistance to recipients and responsible entities on all aspects of environmental assessments and compliance with 24 CFR Part 58. Identify training needs and train program staff and staffs of responsible entities who assume 24 CFR Part 58 environmental review responsibilities on the techniques of preparation of environmental assessments and grantee Environmental Review Records. Monitor recipients and responsible entities to ensure compliance with NEPA and special environmental requirements. Closes 06/14/2018 Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com

DEA's   Bellevue, WA office   is looking for a   Mid-level   Environmental Planner   to work on a variety of transportation, energy, land development, and water resource projects.  This candidate may be a task leader on projects, which requires a basic understanding of project management. Depending on experience and need, candidate may also be asked to assume Deputy Project Manager responsibilities, including working with and coordinating staff for field work and report preparation.  Clients include local, state, and federal government entities, as well as private sector. Serve as task manager authoring NEPA/SEPA documents including SEPA Checklists, Categorical Exclusions, permit applications, and various technical sections of EISs and EAs. Conduct field visits for data collection and analysis of social and built environment resources. Prepare analyses and documentation to comply with state and federal agencies’ regulations and permitting approvals such as Section 4(f)/6(f), Section 106, etc. Evaluate land use, socioeconomics, environmental justice, public services, and other social and built environment issues. Coordinate with other resource leads to conduct analyses for specific projects. Operate in a highly flexible, team-oriented environment with individual responsibilities for internal and customer deliverables and schedule. Collaborate closely with DEA’s Business Units to support and produce high-quality deliverables. Work successfully with both internal and external clients. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree (Masters is preferred) in environmental planning, environmental science, geography, urban planning, biology, or related field. Minimum 8 years of experience related to preparing NEPA/SEPA documents; or similar levels of experience in field work and report completion related to projects. Excellent organizational, oral, writing, and analytical skills are required, high attention to detail, as well as an ability to manage multiple tasks and to travel as needed for projects. Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Vacation/Sick/Holiday Pay 401k and Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) Flexible 9/80 (every other Friday off) work schedule DEA Inc. is proud to be an AA/EEO employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal law, such as race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information or sexual orientation. Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com

Facebook's mission is to give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together. Through our family of apps and services, we're building a different kind of company that connects billions of people around the world, gives them ways to share what matters most to them, and helps bring people closer together. Whether we're creating new products or helping a small business expand its reach, people at Facebook are builders at heart. Our global teams are constantly iterating, solving problems, and working together to empower people around the world to build community and connect in meaningful ways. Together, we can help people build stronger communities — we're just getting started. Facebook designs, builds, leases and operates the most innovative and efficient data centers in the world. Developing, operating and managing the data center infrastructure and facilities the "right" way is synonymous with ensuring high uptime, capacity availability, flexibility and capital and operational cost efficiency in a safe working environment. Facebook evaluates sites across the world for data center development, and is seeking an environmental expert to lead and manage environmental due diligence, including environmental permitting, for North America site selection efforts. This position will report directly to the Data Center Environmental Manager on the Site Selection team.   Responsibilities Manage environmental due diligence activities across multiple development efforts throughout North America, including Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, noise studies, air permitting, water assessments, and biological and cultural resource evaluations. Scope, review findings, and provide direction to consultants and internal teams on environmental conditions and permitting. Lead environmental permitting and regulatory compliance efforts for site selection, including Section 404, Section 106 consultation, Title V air permits, and environmental impact studies. Understand, communicate, and align these approvals with Facebook development timeframes. Develop, summarize and communicate environmental obligations across multiple diverse Facebook teams, including design, construction, and operations teams. Provide environmental expertise to diverse internal teams and coordinate with other teams about relevant issues and requirements, including Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) teams where needed. Develop training and educational tools regarding environmental goals, compliance and awareness. Assist in facilitating the growth of the environmental program within Facebook Data Centers as the company continues to grow and build environmental excellence. Travel domestically and internationally as needed (up to 25%). Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years experience in environmental science, engineering, planning, or other related field Communication, organizational and program management experience Experience in environmental due diligence and pre-development efforts Data Management software experience Experience in managing multiple projects and coordinating with internal staff and external consultants, vendors and other stakeholders Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in environmental science, engineering, planning or other related field Experience with Title V air permitting and compliance Experience with GIS software

The Environmental Management Participation Program for the U.S. Army Environmental Command (USAEC) provides opportunities to participate in USAEC on-going applied research and development projects, and environmental technology demonstration projects at Army installations worldwide. Project areas include Environmental Compliance and Planning, Cultural Resources, Natural Resources, Range Management, and Geographical Information Systems.   HOW TO APPLY: www.orau.org/Maryland Select 'Search Open Projects' Keyword Search "AEC' to view all open projects BENEFITS OF PARTICIPATING IN THE ORISE PROGRAM Selected Fellows/Researchers will have the opportunity to perform research on topics of interest to the U.S. Government and to interact with leading scientists performing research and/or advising at the sponsor. The extensive partnering relationships with universities and other government agencies will expose participants to a broad research community. Program participants will have the opportunity to meet government decision-makers and learn directly from them about the role of scientific research in addressing complex, real-world <x{(}>(i.e., operational) needs. Furthermore, fellows have the opportunity to learn how research products transition from the proof-of-concept stage to integrated production systems. Other benefits may include the following: • Stipend Payments   • Health Insurance   • Inbound Relocation/Dislocation   • Training & Travel   ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS   Applicants should have recently completed a degree within five years of the desired starting date in or related discipline, or will be able to complete of all requirements for the degree within six months of the starting date. Other applicants will be considered on a case-by-case basis. The program is open to all qualified U.S. citizens without regard to race, sex, religion, color, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, or status as a Vietnam era or disabled veteran.   APPLICATION   Applications are accepted and reviewed on an ongoing basis. Selections are made as openings occur throughout the year. A complete application includes: profile, two references, and transcripts for all degrees earned and/or currently attending.   GENERAL INFORMATION   The participants will be selected based on academic records, recommendations, applied research interests and compatibility of background with applied research programs and projects at the host Installation. The initial appointment is typically for one year and may be renewed for up to four additional years based upon recommendation of the host installation and subject to availability of funds. The participant will receive a monthly stipend which is determined based upon level of education, training, and experience. Inbound travel and moving expenses are reimbursed according to established policies. Travel and other costs will also be reimbursed for training related to the project and approved by ORAU and the host installation. The participant must show proof of health and medical insurance. Health plans are available through the ORAU for Postgraduate Internship participants.