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Para La Tierra is searching for talented and hardworking research interns to join our team in Paraguay for 3 to 6 months. Our internship program provides young biologists an opportunity to step out of the classroom and into the field, gaining hands-on experience running a research project of their own design. Based in the center of the Ñeembucú Wetland System, Para La Tierra’s research team has been investigating the behavior, ecology, and social structure of the Black-&-Gold Howler monkey. Our research station offers an incredible opportunity to study these highly adaptable arboreal primates in a variety of different habitats, from riparian forests to the city parks. As tropical forests continue to disappear, it is increasingly important to understand how wild animals can survive alongside human populations. Para La Tierra is interested in understanding how the primates are affected by the urban environment of the city of Pilar, how their behavior varies from that of the groups located outside the city, and what can be done to better protect the wild animals from the negative effects of the near constant human-wildlife interaction.   Primate Behaviour Research Interns are challenged to further our collective understanding of the Howler monkeys found in Ñeembucú. With the help of our expert on-site primatologist, each intern creates their own methodology, collects independent data, analyses their results, and presents their findings. The focus of the study will be completely defined by the intern’s own interests. Previous interns have studied: Parasitology, Human-Wildlife Interactions, Acoustic Behaviour, Social Structure, and much more.   When was the last time that your professor gave you the option to choose what you wanted to study? When was the last time your boss told you to follow your own passion?    At Para La Tierra, we specialize in training young biologists in the skills they need to enter further education or the job market. Based in Paraguay, the ‘heart of South America,’ we are the country’s only year-round research station. Over the past 9 years, we have published over 60 peer-reviewed articles and discovered a few new species for science. Along the way, over 250 interns have helped contribute to the better understanding of Paraguay’s understudied habitats.   Our research base is located in the city of Pilar, a beautiful location in the south of Paraguay, and the gateway to the Ñeembucú Wetland Complex (NWC). The NWC is composed of a mosaic of habitats, including grasslands, marshes and humid Chaco. Deep forests lining the rivers and streams are bursting with wildlife, while river monsters the size of small cars lurk in the murky waters.   Come discover for yourself what Paraguay has to offer.   Our interns finish the program taking away a long list of newly learned skills, a professional reference, and one heck of an experience to share at their next interview. But they also leave behind a great deal. All of our intern projects are directly involved in promoting the conservation of this threatened habitat. The scientific investigations of the area help raise awareness of the ecological importance of Ñeembucu at both the national and international levels. The most successful projects are published in scientific journals, further raising the profile of Paraguay, and many interns make their way onto the author line for the first time in their early careers through their work with Para La Tierra.    Para La Tierra is a not-for-profit conservation organization that protects habitats and species in Paraguay through scientific research, community outreach and environmental education.       The application period is rolling and there are no start or end dates, so the trip can be organized to suit the project and the person. Interns must be available to stay for a minimum of three months. Applicants must be over 18 years old and have or be working towards a degree in a biology related subject. Conversational English is required. To apply please email your CV to   paralatierra.py@gmail.com . Costs – Because the best things in life aren’t free.   $925 per month for the 1st 2 months and $875 for each subsequent month.   Para La Tierra charges interns to cover costs of room and board. The price includes all living costs during their stay with us. Interns receive three meals a day, a bed in shared accommodation with hot showers and access to WiFi. The fee also covers the use of PLT’s scientific equipment, minor administrative costs associated with the stay, and a small contribution to Para La Tierra's conservation and education projects.    Weekly basis pro rata payments are accepted in special cases. There is a 25% discount for South American nationals.    

Summary About the Position:   The position is assigned to the Planning and Policy Branch, Environmental Analysis Section in the Water Resources Division. Prepare National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance documents that describe environmental conditions and describe potential environmental impacts of proposed projects to environmental resources and any water permits. This position is being filled under the direct hiring authority. Learn more about this agency Responsibilities Prepares technical environmental reports including NEPA compliance documents (Environmental Assessments and Environmental Impact Statements) and associated reports. Obtains all required environmental permits and approvals to ensure compliance with state, federal, and local regulations and requirements. Serves as plan formulator for ecosystem restoration projects which includes development of project alternatives and conducting ecomodeling analyses to assess project environmental benefits. Coordinates NEPA scoping and report findings with the federal, state, and local governments and the public and addressees comments in integrated project reports. Travel Required 25% or less - Business travel may be up to 25%. Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com !

About the opportunity Do you thrive in the pursuit of ensuring excellence in environmental consulting services for your clients? SWCA Environmental Consultants is expanding their team and looking for dynamic individuals who are following their passion in delivering the highest-quality project work. SWCA is seeking one or more on-call hourly Qualified Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Practitioners to support a variety of environmental projects involving a range of field and office duties. Work hours may vary seasonally, and depend on project needs and your skills. On-call staff are requested for work as it becomes available and are free to accept or refuse the work based on their schedule. As our team continues to grow, additional opportunities for advancement and/or transition to a regular, full-time or part-time position may be available. It is anticipated that moderate travel, including overnight stays, may be required for this position. Fieldwork will include travel throughout the Central Coast, San Francisco Bay Area, Central Valley, and Northern California. Do you thrive in the pursuit of ensuring excellence in environmental consulting services for your clients? SWCA Environmental Consultants is expanding their team and looking for dynamic individuals who are following their passion in delivering the highest-quality project work.   What you will accomplish Implement Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans, Water Pollution Control Plans, and dewatering plans. Operate personal and SWCA vehicles safely, including operation of 4-wheel-drive vehicles on rugged, back-country roads. Follow industry-leading safety check-in and reporting procedures. Communicate effectively with SWCA project managers, construction crews, and other environmental specialists to complete the field work and reporting requirements. Understand project environmental requirements and the applicable laws and regulations related to stormwater management.   Experience and qualifications for success Required Qualifications • Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Engineering or a related life sciences field required • Qualified SWPPP Practitioner (QSP) certification and/or other erosion and sediment control practitioner certification (e.g., CESSWI, CPESC, etc.) • Knowledge of general construction • Ability to travel to a location, walk, and conduct fieldwork for long hours, sometimes in inclement weather, rugged terrain, sometimes at high altitudes, and ability to carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 40 pounds is required • Excellent communication and organizational skills • Familiarity with Microsoft Office Word and Excel • Report or other writing experience Preferred Qualifications • Qualified SWPPP Developer (QSD) certification • Prior experience with water quality testing equipment including but not limited to pH meters and turbidity meters • Knowledge of linear construction projects for utility and infrastructure projects • Prior experience with GIS software (ArcPad; ArcGIS Collector) and ability to use technology for data collection • Knowledge of common and special status California fauna and flora and experience working in the Central Coast, San Francisco Bay Area, and Central Valley is preferred • Species-specific experience surveying and monitoring for California red-legged frog, California tiger salamander, and nesting birds is preferred This position is temporary, hourly. Pay is dependent on experience. SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full-spectrum of environmental services. With offices across the United States, SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks among Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms. If you would like to contact SWCA regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the online application process due to a disability, please email accommodations@swca.com or call 800-828-8517. This contact information is for disability accommodation requests only. All other inquiries will not receive a response. E OE - women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com !

DESCRIPTION The Environmental Planning Division is responsible for creating and managing programs related to environmental planning, compliance and enhancement.  Guided by our award-winning Green Port Policy, the Division is dedicated to reducing harmful air emissions from port-related operations, improving water quality in the harbor, protecting marine wildlife and implementing environmentally sustainable practices throughout the Port.  The Division is comprised of five sections:  Air Quality Water Quality Remediation Sustainability CEQA/NEPA . POSITION PROFILE This position will report directly to the to the Managing Director of the Environmental Affairs and Planning Bureau. The Director is responsible for leading, managing, and overseeing technical staff and conducting programs related to environmental compliance and enhancement.  Click here  for the full position description. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Provides direct and indirect supervision of all environmental planning staff, establishing goals and objectives, measuring performance, and ensuring that an effective, customer-oriented service level is attained. Oversees the implementation of the Port's Green Port Policy; ensures updates on an annual basis. Oversees the production of environmental documents pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Ensures Port compliance with all environmental laws, regulations and permit requirements. Supervises studies and investigations pertaining to the impact of proposed development projects on the environment. Develops technical policies and programs for compliance with wildlife, air quality, water quality, soil/sediment regulations. Represents the Harbor Department at public workshops and hearings before Federal and State regulatory and resource agencies, including but not limited to the USEPA, the US Army Corps of Engineers, the California Coastal Commission, the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD), the California Air Resources Board (CARB), the State and Regional Water Quality Control Boards, the Department of Toxic Substances Control, the California Department of Fish and Game, and the US Fish and Wildlife Service. Oversees the issuance of Harbor Development Permit and the acquisition of environmental permits for Port operations and future development projects. Researches current local, state, and federal environmental legislative issues and provides recommendations to senior management and the Board of Harbor Commissioners. Provides extensive training and staff development on project management, problem resolution techniques, environmental policy education and project implementation strategies. Serves as Port's public forum representative on Maritime Industry Committees, on regional task forces, work groups, public hearings; presents the Port's perspective to the media for various environmental issues. Oversees the day-to-day implementation of the Clean Air Action Plan (CAAP) and the Water Resources Action Plan (WRAP), as well as annual reporting, updates and revisions. Trains and mentors staff; provides leadership guidance and support with respect to career development. Develops and monitors the Division's annual budget. Performs other duties as assigned. REQUIREMENTS TO FILE CANDIDATE PROFILE The successful candidate must have demonstrated leadership skills that include executive presence, vision, and an ability to articulate the organization's vision and mission to others. They must also be strategic, politically savvy, results-oriented, flexible, forward-thinking, and an effective problem solver. Additionally, they will have a collaborative work style that fosters teamwork, high motivation, and commitment. The ideal candidate will be a direct communicator with exceptional interpersonal skills as well as, possess impeccable integrity with a high commitment to the code of business ethics. These essential attributes are necessary to establish and maintain effective working relations throughout the organization and with people from diverse backgrounds including partnering agencies, elected officials, stakeholders, tenants and the public. EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE Requirements for the position include: Education: A Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Environmental Planning, Environmental Engineering, or a closely related field is required. A Master's Degree in above disciplines is not required but is desirable. Experience : A minimum of ten years of increasingly responsible environmental affairs experience in public or private sector, including managing/supervising multi-disciplinary projects with extensive environmental exposures, preferably in a Port related environment is required. Port or coastal environmental experience desired. Strong leadership background, with experience as a number one or number two management professional in a complex, similarly situated organization with similar challenges and structure is expected. Work experience in the goods movement industry highly preferred; preference given to experience in other port environments. A history of managing and successfully working with people from diverse backgrounds and areas of technical expertise is required. Must have a history of effective partnerships and problem-solving. A history of creating effective working relationships across functional lines is expected. 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Summary This position is located within the Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Marine Fisheries Service, Alaska Fisheries Science Center, Fisheries Monitoring and Analysis Division, with one vacancy in Dutch Harbor, AK.  This position is also announced under vacancy number NMFS-AKC-2020-0011, which is open to Status Candidates. You must apply to both announcements if you want to be considered for both. Learn more about this agency Responsibilities As a Fish Biologist, you will perform the following duties: Review and establish quality controls, and ensure compliance of proper collection and preservation of specimens. Ensure the procurement & maintenance of inventory safety gear and sampling supply inventory. Provide safety and sampling briefings, in-season advising, and data quality control to observers. Ensure industry concerns and needs are handled professionally in accordance with the federal regulations pertaining to the North Pacific Observer Program. Travel Required Occasional travel - Up to 5% of domestic travel may be required. Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com !

POSITION SUMMARY A part of Ocean Conservancy’s Florida Conservation team, the Florida Conservation Partnerships Manager will play an essential role in expanding Ocean Conservancy’s presence in South Florida and statewide, underscoring the organization’s reputation in the region as a trusted voice in marine conservation.  Primary areas of responsibility include managing Ocean Conservancy’s partnerships  and partnership activities across the state, including formal partnerships with municipalities and local governments; identifying and pursuing new potential conservation partnerships; building Ocean Conservancy’s brand and reputation in South Florida and across the state, including in Latin(x) communities; and developing and fostering relationships within the South Florida marine conservation stakeholder communities, including environmental non-profits, angling groups, diving groups, and the like. The Manager will report to the Senior Manager and Policy Counsel for Florida Conservation, but may also support others involved with the Florida Conservation team, including development, communications, and cross-programmatic work.   PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Manages Ocean Conservancy’s existing partnerships with regional municipalities and local governments especially in South Florida. Identifies and develops new opportunities for partnership development with regional municipalities and local governments. Manages existing relationships and develops new relationships with regional environmental non-profits, stakeholder groups, and other regional entities that are interested in Ocean Conservancy’s marine conservation mission. Assists with managing and organizing official Ocean Conservancy events, speaking opportunities, summits, and media outreach for South Florida to focus on marine conservation issues in the region. Assists with development of policy positions for the organization pertaining to South Florida freshwater and marine ecosystems. Assists in the creation of communications materials on issues related to water quality and abundance, harmful algal blooms, sea level rise, climate change, extreme weather, ocean acidification, coral disease and bleaching, oil and gas moratoria, wildlife abundance, shoreline resilience, and habitat protection. Performs other tasks as assigned.   REQUIRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE Preference of one to two years of working for an environmental non-profit focused on the South Florida marine and freshwater ecosystem or in the general Florida environmental conservation arena. Demonstrated project management experience, and an ability to manage multiple deadlines with a positive attitude and clear communication. Exceptional written and spoken communication skills and polished presence in front of government officials, including municipal representatives. Strong proofreading and editing skills. A passion for protecting the Florida ocean and coastal environment and fluency in the environmental threats the state is facing. Ability to effectively manage-up to and support senior staff, as well as important organizational constituencies such as development and other programmatic teams. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and function as part of a team. Personable, productive and able to successfully manage multiple processes simultaneously without close supervision. A proactive problem solver who can bring the creativity, energy, discipline and commitment needed to help the annual giving team operate efficiently. A high-level performer who remains attentive to details and adheres strictly to deadlines and deliverables. Authentic connection to the work and mission of Ocean Conservancy. Fluency in both Spanish and English a plus. EDUCATION/TRAINING College degree and 1-2 years of relevant experience working for an environmental non-profit preferred. TO APPLY To be considered for this position, interested candidates must submit a resume and cover letter to jobs@oceanconservancy.org  and note position title: Florida Conservation Partnerships Manager and # 19-25   in the subject line.  Ocean Conservancy is an equal opportunity employer   and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, handicap, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status. Ocean Conservancy is continually seeking to diversify its staff, particularly to broaden opportunities for individuals from demographic groups that are historically underrepresented in the sciences and in environmental advocacy. OCEAN CONSERVANCY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com !

Description Apply to join our Ranger Team for the 2020 Season! Put your naturalist and education skills to work in the parks and beaches of beautiful Edmonds. Our dedicated team of Ranger-Naturalists provides interpretive and environmental education to our citizens, our school-age children, and visitors to our parks and beaches.  This position is open until filled with a first review on 1/31/2020 at 4:30 PM. The position may be closed at any time qualified candidates are selected following the first review date. KEY POINTS 2019 wages are listed, 2020 wages are pending council approval. Employment begins mid-March and lasts through Labor Day: 5-20 hours per week, variable schedule including weekends.  A completed "Supplemental Questionnaire" must also be submitted with your application. Examples of Duties POSITION SUMMARY Under the direction of the Environmental Education and Sustainability Coordinator, Ranger Naturalists primarily promote marine conservation by interpreting marine ecology in classrooms and in parks, emphasizing awareness and protection of, and appreciation for the marine environment and the Puget Sound watershed. Some interpretive work also occurs in a forest setting.  ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Develops, prepares, and conducts presentations for children (Pre-K – 6th grade) and adults about marine life in Edmonds parks Conducts programs in classrooms and in parks. Provides information to the public about the environment of Edmonds city parks and beaches, marine sanctuary rules, and other regulations. Works indoors and outdoors, in various environments and weather conditions Assists with development and presentation of other interpretive programs, camps & special events as needed.  Must be able to help plan and lead a 5-hour day camp program. Assists with training and mentoring staff and volunteers. Works indoors and outdoors, in various environments and weather conditions. Minimum Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: A combination of formal education and experience that demonstrates the following: Knowledge of Pacific Northwest ecology. Knowledge of Puget Sound marine environment a plus (some training will be provided) Experience in outdoor educational or interpretive programs, particularly with children. Organizational and teamwork skills. Experience managing groups of children. Ability to be assertive in situations involving park regulations and marine sanctuary rules. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid First Aid/CPR certification (or obtained by April 1, 2020). Valid Washington State Driver's License (driving record abstract not required). Note that a personal vehicle is required for travel to teaching locations. Must be able to pass a background check. Supplemental Information WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: ENVIRONMENT: Indoor and outdoor including beach and forest environments. PHYSICAL ABILITIES: Walking over rough or uneven surfaces, and up and down hills. Bending and stooping. Hearing and speaking to exchange information. Seeing to observe and identify walking hazards and marine / forest species and habitats. HAZARDS: Exposure to inclement weather conditions, jellyfish stings, dogs. Exposure to upset and sometimes angry people/citizens. For additional ADA information, please contact the HR Department. Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com !