environmental jobs in new york

Your Opportunity Stantec seeks a Mid-level Environmental Scientist to join our Environmental Services team. Successful environmental scientists at Stantec have opportunities for professional development, are often tasked with learning new skills, and work on a variety of interesting and challenging projects. Stantec has a small company feel that provides local services yet has offices worldwide and thus provides the opportunity for travel and expanding personal horizons. Your Key Responsibilities Wetland Delineations and Field Surveys: Participating in both large- and small-scale wetland delineations, natural community mapping, rare, threatened, and endangered species surveys, function and value assessments, environmental permitting, post-construction monitoring, and wetland mitigation/restoration SWPPP/Environmental Inspections: Conducting construction and post-construction environmental inspection and monitoring to verify compliance with Stormwater and other environmental permit conditions Environmental Permitting/SEQR: Support preparation and development of NYSDEC/USACE Joint Permit Applications, including SEQR Compliance (Environmental Assessment Forms and Environmental Impact Statements); familiarity with NYSPSC Article VII, Part 102 and Article 10 preferred but not required Preparation of a wide range of reports and involving environmental regulatory compliance and environmental impact analysis; Regularly travel throughout Upstate New York and potentially the North-East and Mid-Atlantic Regions Work with multidisciplinary natural resources staff and be responsible for the safety and well-being of other field staff and perform tasks required for fieldwork such as workflow planning, scheduling, data collection and dissemination, reporting, and communication with project management, clients and regulators Your Capabilities and Credentials In addition to technical wetland delineation skills, selected candidates are expected to have proven communication and leadership skills, high ethical and moral standards, an excellent attitude, and high physical and mental stamina Candidates must have outstanding organization, planning, and problem-solving skills Candidates must be willing and able to spend long days on foot over uneven, remote terrain in inclement weather Selected candidates are expected to maintain a positive attitude, particularly in challenging environments and harsh conditions Mechanical skills, experience driving/navigating in remote locations, and previous experience with GPS and mobile technologies are required Prior experience and proficiency with GIS required Must have a high attention to detail Skill in Microsoft Office software suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) Skill in NYS SWPPP Permit compliance, including knowledge with MS4 requirements Effective technical writing and verbal communication skills Ability to traverse 2-4 miles per day in rough terrain and lift up to 50 lbs Ability to work both independently and as part of a team Education and Experience The selected candidate will have at least 3 years of environmental experience, including field experience delineating wetlands according to the Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual and the Regional Supplement to the Corps of Engineers and EPA Wetland Delineation Manual and the Regional Supplements in New York State. A Bachelor’s degree in an environmental discipline and knowledge of soils, vegetation, and hydrology is required. This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice. Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best. Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com !

Position Summary: RAN is looking for a motivated, passionate and hard-working Organizer in New York and other parts of the Northeast to support RAN’s Organizing Program. In this position you will use your high level of professionalism, strong organizational skills and smart strategic coordination to accelerate a global transition to truly clean energy production. This position is a 40 hour per week position that reports directly to the Director of the Organizing Program. Specific Duties: • Support strategies in the New York area, and other parts of the Northeast U.S., that support keeping fossil fuels in the ground and keeping forests standing; • Maintain an active national network with established activist groups and allies through outreach and leadership development; • Broaden RAN’s collaborative organizing into diverse constituencies, frontline and Indigenous communities; • Develop and train new volunteer leaders and groups, especially from communities of color disproportionately impacted by climate change; • Implement agreed-upon organizing and campaign activities that expose destructive practices and build toward creative solutions; • Conduct, direct or support research to be used for crafting strategy or for specific goals and activities; • In conjunction with other departments at RAN design, create, organize and use a range of tools (direct actions, direct communication, traditional and social media, briefing sheets, and other tools) to communicate with target audiences and to achieve objectives; • Draft compelling communications and advocacy materials, including email and social media content; • Represent RAN at events as well as act as a public spokesperson for RAN; Train activists in non-violent direct action, media and communication skills, grassroots organizing; • Work openly and cooperatively with other team members; • Participate in weekly RAN staff meetings; • Share responsibilities to maintain a healthy and safe workplace. Required Qualifications: • A minimum of 1-2 years’ experience on the ground organizing on environmental or social justice issues, including familiarity with online to offline organizing; • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; • Strong interpersonal skills; • Strong organizational, time management and project management skills; • Proven ability to multitask in a fast-paced campaign environment. • Passionate commitment to climate protection, corporate campaigning, racial justice and equity; • Understanding of non-violent direct action as both a strategy and tactic; • Ability to work on tight deadlines; • Solid computer skills (MS Office-literate); • Ability to travel regularly • Demonstrates an awareness and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds and orientations. • Contributes to the creation of a diverse, equitable and inclusive work culture that encourages and celebrates differences. RACIAL JUSTICE RAN strives to integrate values of equity and fairness into our work, which includes bringing an intentional racial justice analysis to our programmatic work and organizational structure. We are seeking candidates who have a commitment to engage in this ongoing process and work with us to create a just and inclusive work environment and world. RAN provides all people with equal employment and volunteer opportunities while also staying committed to providing accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. We encourage applicants of color to apply for this position. Compensation: The target salary range for this position is based off a competitive San Francisco Bay Area Non-profit location, with Geographical adjustments, the salary in New York will be between $48,000 and $52,000** The final salary will be determined based on the candidate experience & overall qualifications. **Note: Adjustments to the final salary will also be made depending on the candidate’s geographical location compared to the SF Bay Area. Benefits include full health coverage for the employee and their partner/family (plus an employer funded HSA), VSP & dental insurance, 4 weeks PTO (increases to 5 weeks after 2 years), and a Simple IRA retirement plan with a 3% fully vesting employer match. Additionally, after 5 years, staff becomes eligible for a 3 month fully paid sabbatical. HOW TO APPLY Please apply directly with the link below: https://rainforest-action-network.breezy.hr/p/718ebc822a31-organizer-new-york Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com !

CDP is an international, not-for-profit organization providing a global platform for companies, cities, states and regions to measure, disclose, manage and share vital information on their environmental performance. Voted number one climate research provider by investors, CDP envisions a world where the global economic system operates within sustainable environmental boundaries and prevents dangerous climate change. We hold and operate the world’s largest corporate disclosure system on behalf of 525 investors with $95 trillion in assets and more than 650 global cities and 100 states and regions report to CDP. Disclosing entities provide quantitative and qualitative information about their greenhouse gas emissions, energy efficiency programs, water management, exposure to deforestation and strategic business approach to environmental risk. The Investor Initiatives team works on driving back the resultant data to CDP’s investor signatories and members. We have key hubs in London, New York and Berlin with other representation in the rest of Europe, Brazil, Australia, Japan, India and China. Responsibilities include: Understanding and using CDP’s self-reported corporate and municipal environmental data from the internal data warehouse and organizing it for external consumption Engaging and developing relationships with CDP Investor signatories and members Preparation of outreach materials for engagement campaigns Creating content and helping deliver web-based trainings on CDP data and analytics Assist in engagement events including organizing investor roundtables & roadshows Liaising with other teams internally to align communications and outreach Assist in account management including maintaining and updating investor records Required skills and experience: A university degree in a related subject or currently pursuing a degree Familiarity with and keen interest in working at the intersection of finance and sustainability —including climate finance, ESG driven investments, sustainable financial markets and products, project finance, large infrastructure investment, and the TCFD The drive to take ownership and responsibility for specific areas of work The ability to spot trends and opportunities as well as focus on details Comfortable working on time sensitive deliverables Strong inter-personal skills and a desire to seek out networking opportunities A flexible but diligent working style, with proven record of working within a team Attention to detail is crucial, including strong skills in documenting external and internal communications The desire and ability to improve and streamline processes to better and more efficiently achieve program goals, rather than follow the status quo The intern will report to CDP North America’s Sustainable Infrastructure Manager and will work integrally with the global Investor Initiatives team. Interested candidates should send a copy of their resume/CV with a cover letter outlining their suitability for the role to   recruitment.usa@cdp.net   with “Intern, Investor Initiatives” in the subject line. The successful candidate will work 24 – 28 hours per week and must be able to work legally in the US. We will be interviewing candidates on a rolling basis. Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com !