Fall Internship 2019
Organization
Ceres is a sustainability nonprofit organization working with the most influential investors and companies to build leadership and drive solutions throughout the economy. Through our powerful networks and advocacy, we tackle the world’s biggest sustainability challenges, including climate change, water scarcity and pollution, and human rights abuses.
For more information about Ceres, please visit our web site ( www.ceres.org ).
We are seeking dynamic, committed interns who would find it exciting to join the Ceres team!
General Internship Information
Ceres’ interns support Program, Communications, and Development staff working with a wide variety of constituents within the Ceres network: environmental activists, investors, funders, and corporations. While providing some administrative support, interns will primarily work in one of the following areas using skills in research, project coordination, IT and communications.
Boston Fall Internship Positions:
Each fall internship position requires 10 to 15 hours of work per week, during work hours Monday through Friday, from 9am to 5pm designated in our Boston office (unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate remote work at this time). Schedules can be flexible to fit with class and/or work schedules. Ceres compensates interns at a rate of $14.00 an hour. Our Fall Internship Program runs from mid-September 2019 (starting the week of September 16) through mid-December 2019 (ending the week of December 16).
San Francisco Fall Internship Positions:
Each fall internship position requires 10 to 13 hours of work per week, during work hours Monday through Friday, from 9am to 5pm designated in our San Francisco office (unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate remote work at this time). Schedules can be flexible to fit with class and/or work schedules. Ceres compensates interns at a rate of $15.59 an hour. Our Fall Internship Program runs from mid-September 2019 (starting the week of September 16) through mid-December 2019 (ending the week of December 16).
Please read details of each position on our website and apply for the specific internship you are interested in. We typically hire 10-15 interns, who are a mix of undergraduate and graduate students. Detailed descriptions of each available position can be found below. Please note: Only the Program Teams listed on the website are seeking an intern for Fall 2019. If any of these internships listed below are not currently on our website, we are no longer accepting applications for that position.
COMPANY NETWORK – CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS INTERN (IN BOSTON OFFICE)
The Company Network team engages with the 50+ members of the Ceres Company Network to help them develop sustainable business strategies that address key challenges such as climate change, water scarcity and pollution, and human rights abuses throughout the value chain. Ceres’ advocacy is rooted in the expectations for corporate sustainability outlined in The 21st Century Corporation: The Ceres Roadmap for Sustainability . These expectations address four critical dimensions of a company’s approach to sustainability: governance, stakeholder engagement, disclosure, and performance as it relates to company operations, supply chains and products. The Company Network seeks an intern who will support our corporate engagement work by:
Using publicly available information to research and analyze the sustainability performance of individual companies and sectors through the lens of the Ceres Roadmap expectations;
Providing in-depth research support for ad hoc projects on key topics such as the link between sustainability performance and executive compensation, sustainable supply chains, or modes of stakeholder engagement;
Researching, compiling and presenting industry trends and leading practices for use by team members when engaging with company members and companies outside the membership network;
Developing research briefs for potential member companies, including analyzing performance against the Ceres Roadmap expectations and identifying opportunities for engagement.
We are looking for candidates with solid research skills (preferably with experience reviewing corporate sustainability performance), an ability to work independently, excellent verbal and written communication skills and familiarity with key environmental and social sustainability issues that influence, and are influenced by, the private sector. Graduate students preferred, but all will be considered.
INVESTOR NETWORK INTERN (IN BOSTON OFFICE)
The Ceres Investor Network includes over 170 institutional investors, managing more than $26 trillion in assets, advancing leading investment practices, corporate engagement strategies, and key policy and regulatory solutions.
The Investor Network includes nine working groups, including the Shareholder Initiative on Climate and Sustainability (SICS), which supports and coordinates investors and staff working on corporate engagement on a range of topics.
This internship will be housed within the SICS working group, and will support projects and activities both within that working group, and within the broader investor network.
Primary responsibilities involve research, writing, and, at times, interacting with the investment community. The Ceres Investor Network on Climate Risk and Sustainability includes the largest public pension funds in the U.S., socially responsible/ESG investment funds, and the nation's leading social, religious and labor shareholder activists. We help these investors use their voice as owners of company stock to encourage companies to reduce risks and seize opportunities related to key environmental issues.
Examples of other projects may include:
Drafting short updates of relevant current affairs to our members, to be shared on our members-only Investor Portal.
Researching investment products offered by Network members.
Conducting landscape analyses to explore the use of ESG criteria in investment processes.
Conducting company-specific research to support investor engagements.
We are looking for candidates with: strong research and writing skills; basic familiarity with Google Sheets or Excel; the ability to creatively solve problems and take initiative; and awareness of environmental issues faced by corporations.
WATER INTERN (IN BOSTON OFFICE)
Ceres is working with companies, investors, water providers, policymakers, environmental organizations and other stakeholders to improve water management and increase reporting on water issues that pose risks to businesses, communities and the environment. The Water Program is seeking an intern this fall to help us advance our work on analyzing and addressing water risks related to two pillars: the food and beverage sector and the investment community.
Program areas of work include:
Providing support to the Agriculture and Water Risk initiative, with a focus on the launch and rollout of Feeding Ourselves Thirsty and related shareholder engagements with food and beverage companies. This includes conducting research and analysis on food and beverage companies, supporting the team with tracking news flow and pulling examples of risk, building out PowerPoints for external presentations, creating basic infographics, creating short research briefs and memos, and doing company and investor research on the Bloomberg terminal.
Support the Investor Water Stewardship initiative by tracking newsflow and earnings impacts related to water (storm events, water management, etc), producing a synthesis of findings to be distributed to Investor Water Hub members, support tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) on maturity of water expertise and integration among investors, and working with institutional investors and entrepreneurs to populate a water solutions database.
Other general water-related research and logistical support to support the Water Program, such as updating relevant sections of the Investor Water Toolkit and conducting research on new areas of overlap with water risk and opportunities in other industries including apparel and more.
Desired Background:
Strong communication skills and experience with social media strategies a plus (but not required).
Interest and experience in agriculture, water, sustainability and/or responsible investing desired.
Self-starter with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Familiarity with Bloomberg, Salesforce and G-Suite a plus.
For more information, see Ceres’ Water Program: https://www.ceres.org/our-work/water
TRANSPORTATION INTERN (IN BOSTON OFFICE)
The Ceres Transportation Team intern will work directly with both the Senior Director of Transportation and the Senior Manager of Clean Vehicles at Ceres.
A clean and efficient transportation system is critical to a strong U.S. economy, with benefits including saving consumers and businesses money as well as reducing our dependence on oil. Transportation is also a significant contributor to greenhouse gas (GHG) and other criteria air pollutant emissions. In fact, in 2016, the transportation sector surpassed the electric power sector as the largest emitter of GHG emissions in the United States, accounting for 28% of GHG emissions – more emissions than any other nation's entire economy, with the exception of China.
To reduce harmful emissions coming out of the U.S. transportation sector and improve air quality and human health, we must focus on three components: vehicles, fuels and infrastructure. In 2019, the Ceres Transportation Program's primary focus is to:
Advocate for clean transportation policies, including clean vehicle and fuels policies,
Accelerate corporate uptake of electric vehicles (EVs) and associated EV infrastructure; and
Encourage market growth of EVs and infrastructure.
Fall 2019 internship projects will include advocating for Low Carbon Fuel Standards, supporting strong passenger vehicle and truck fuel economy standards, and promoting low- to zero-emission vehicles. In addition, this position will support the development and maintenance of EV market tracking systems and assist with preparation of materials for corporate engagements on transportation electrification. This intern will be asked to perform research on various transportation issues, draft supporting resources and perform some administrative tasks. Please refer to the Ceres Transportation Initiative page for additional information. Graduate students preferred, but all will be considered.
EVALUATION & IMPACT INTERN (IN BOSTON OFFICE)
The Innovation and Evaluation Team works to scale the impact of Ceres work by measuring and evaluating progress towards achieving programmatic objectives, as well as supporting the incubation and vetting of new project ideas. This includes working to strengthen the planning, evaluation and asset management functions within the organization that need to be implemented to effectively achieve Ceres’ mission. The Ceres Innovation & Evaluation department would like to bring on an intern to help us work through a significant backlog of data entry from various teams, multi-year impact case studies, discrete innovation projects, and support the work of the Sustainable Capital Markets Accelerator as needs may arise. Specific tasks are outlined below:
Research and document Ceres impact related to Corporate and Investor sustainability commitments and actions:
Utilizing internal resources, including grant proposals, reports and press releases, research and compile multi-year data on corporate and investor actions on clean-energy, water, and capital markets.
Perform analysis on company actions, specifically related to Ceres engagement over a defined time horizon
Conduct research and fact-checking to contribute to the development and prioritization of targets for corporate and investor engagement in the coming year
Support the Vice President of Innovation and Evaluation on special projects relating to the Ceres Sustainable Capital Markets Accelerator, as needed
Assist with special projects on an ad-hoc basis, as needed
It is helpful for candidates to have skills in research, strong writing and verbal communication, confidence with spreadsheets (Excel or Google Sheets), time management, and familiarity with customer relations databases (such as Salesforce) helpful but not required.
STATE POLICY INTERN (IN BOSTON OFFICE)
The State Policy Team at Ceres works with companies through Business for Innovative Climate and Energy Policy (BICEP) and investors in our Investor Network on Climate Risk to advance climate and clean energy policies at the state level. This position will support the State Policy Team primarily through research and writing projects focused on:
key state climate, clean energy and transportation policies, as well as
the key actors and decision makers in our priority states.
Work will also include participation and note-taking in strategy meetings, legislative analysis, and other tasks, including data collection and organization. We are looking for candidates with strong organizational, research, and writing skills, an ability to work independently, and some familiarity with environmental and sustainability policies.
Preference for candidates who have experience with state policy, and experience related to climate change or energy, but all will be considered.
CLIMATE ACTION 100+ INTERN (IN SAN FRANCISCO OFFICE)
Climate Action 100+ is a global investor initiative to ensure the world’s largest corporate greenhouse gas emitters take necessary action on climate change. The companies include 100 ‘systemically important emitters’, accounting for two-thirds of annual global industrial emissions, alongside more than 60 others with significant opportunity to drive the clean energy transition. Ceres helps drive this initiative by supporting investors in collaborative shareholder engagements and improvements in their stewardship practices.
Working with members of Ceres' Investor Network team based in San Francisco, this intern will help advance our work by conducting research on climate risk in various sectors and collecting information on company and investor actions in order to curate an informational webinar series for CA100+ signatories. The role will also include some administrative support for the webinar series, finding dates, preparing presentations and some contact management.
The ideal candidate will be interested in climate and energy topics and have a focus in one or more of the following areas: climate policy, financial markets, corporate sustainability, communications, and/or investment stewardship. We are looking for candidates with solid research skills, an ability to work independently, and some familiarity with how climate issues apply to businesses and investors. Graduate students preferred, but all will be considered.
How to Apply
Review each program internship opportunity carefully at https://www.ceres.org/about-us/career-opportunities/ and apply for the one you feel best fit.
If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit a resume, cover letter, and two (2) brief writing samples, as well as complete the additional information as instructed.
Ceres is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate against any individual based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, disability, or any factors prohibited by applicable law.
Address all correspondence to: Maureen Salkin
Jul 31, 2019
Internship- Paid
Fall Internship 2019
Organization
Ceres is a sustainability nonprofit organization working with the most influential investors and companies to build leadership and drive solutions throughout the economy. Through our powerful networks and advocacy, we tackle the world’s biggest sustainability challenges, including climate change, water scarcity and pollution, and human rights abuses.
For more information about Ceres, please visit our web site ( www.ceres.org ).
We are seeking dynamic, committed interns who would find it exciting to join the Ceres team!
General Internship Information
Ceres’ interns support Program, Communications, and Development staff working with a wide variety of constituents within the Ceres network: environmental activists, investors, funders, and corporations. While providing some administrative support, interns will primarily work in one of the following areas using skills in research, project coordination, IT and communications.
Boston Fall Internship Positions:
Each fall internship position requires 10 to 15 hours of work per week, during work hours Monday through Friday, from 9am to 5pm designated in our Boston office (unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate remote work at this time). Schedules can be flexible to fit with class and/or work schedules. Ceres compensates interns at a rate of $14.00 an hour. Our Fall Internship Program runs from mid-September 2019 (starting the week of September 16) through mid-December 2019 (ending the week of December 16).
San Francisco Fall Internship Positions:
Each fall internship position requires 10 to 13 hours of work per week, during work hours Monday through Friday, from 9am to 5pm designated in our San Francisco office (unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate remote work at this time). Schedules can be flexible to fit with class and/or work schedules. Ceres compensates interns at a rate of $15.59 an hour. Our Fall Internship Program runs from mid-September 2019 (starting the week of September 16) through mid-December 2019 (ending the week of December 16).
Please read details of each position on our website and apply for the specific internship you are interested in. We typically hire 10-15 interns, who are a mix of undergraduate and graduate students. Detailed descriptions of each available position can be found below. Please note: Only the Program Teams listed on the website are seeking an intern for Fall 2019. If any of these internships listed below are not currently on our website, we are no longer accepting applications for that position.
COMPANY NETWORK – CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS INTERN (IN BOSTON OFFICE)
The Company Network team engages with the 50+ members of the Ceres Company Network to help them develop sustainable business strategies that address key challenges such as climate change, water scarcity and pollution, and human rights abuses throughout the value chain. Ceres’ advocacy is rooted in the expectations for corporate sustainability outlined in The 21st Century Corporation: The Ceres Roadmap for Sustainability . These expectations address four critical dimensions of a company’s approach to sustainability: governance, stakeholder engagement, disclosure, and performance as it relates to company operations, supply chains and products. The Company Network seeks an intern who will support our corporate engagement work by:
Using publicly available information to research and analyze the sustainability performance of individual companies and sectors through the lens of the Ceres Roadmap expectations;
Providing in-depth research support for ad hoc projects on key topics such as the link between sustainability performance and executive compensation, sustainable supply chains, or modes of stakeholder engagement;
Researching, compiling and presenting industry trends and leading practices for use by team members when engaging with company members and companies outside the membership network;
Developing research briefs for potential member companies, including analyzing performance against the Ceres Roadmap expectations and identifying opportunities for engagement.
We are looking for candidates with solid research skills (preferably with experience reviewing corporate sustainability performance), an ability to work independently, excellent verbal and written communication skills and familiarity with key environmental and social sustainability issues that influence, and are influenced by, the private sector. Graduate students preferred, but all will be considered.
INVESTOR NETWORK INTERN (IN BOSTON OFFICE)
The Ceres Investor Network includes over 170 institutional investors, managing more than $26 trillion in assets, advancing leading investment practices, corporate engagement strategies, and key policy and regulatory solutions.
The Investor Network includes nine working groups, including the Shareholder Initiative on Climate and Sustainability (SICS), which supports and coordinates investors and staff working on corporate engagement on a range of topics.
This internship will be housed within the SICS working group, and will support projects and activities both within that working group, and within the broader investor network.
Primary responsibilities involve research, writing, and, at times, interacting with the investment community. The Ceres Investor Network on Climate Risk and Sustainability includes the largest public pension funds in the U.S., socially responsible/ESG investment funds, and the nation's leading social, religious and labor shareholder activists. We help these investors use their voice as owners of company stock to encourage companies to reduce risks and seize opportunities related to key environmental issues.
Examples of other projects may include:
Drafting short updates of relevant current affairs to our members, to be shared on our members-only Investor Portal.
Researching investment products offered by Network members.
Conducting landscape analyses to explore the use of ESG criteria in investment processes.
Conducting company-specific research to support investor engagements.
We are looking for candidates with: strong research and writing skills; basic familiarity with Google Sheets or Excel; the ability to creatively solve problems and take initiative; and awareness of environmental issues faced by corporations.
WATER INTERN (IN BOSTON OFFICE)
Ceres is working with companies, investors, water providers, policymakers, environmental organizations and other stakeholders to improve water management and increase reporting on water issues that pose risks to businesses, communities and the environment. The Water Program is seeking an intern this fall to help us advance our work on analyzing and addressing water risks related to two pillars: the food and beverage sector and the investment community.
Program areas of work include:
Providing support to the Agriculture and Water Risk initiative, with a focus on the launch and rollout of Feeding Ourselves Thirsty and related shareholder engagements with food and beverage companies. This includes conducting research and analysis on food and beverage companies, supporting the team with tracking news flow and pulling examples of risk, building out PowerPoints for external presentations, creating basic infographics, creating short research briefs and memos, and doing company and investor research on the Bloomberg terminal.
Support the Investor Water Stewardship initiative by tracking newsflow and earnings impacts related to water (storm events, water management, etc), producing a synthesis of findings to be distributed to Investor Water Hub members, support tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) on maturity of water expertise and integration among investors, and working with institutional investors and entrepreneurs to populate a water solutions database.
Other general water-related research and logistical support to support the Water Program, such as updating relevant sections of the Investor Water Toolkit and conducting research on new areas of overlap with water risk and opportunities in other industries including apparel and more.
Desired Background:
Strong communication skills and experience with social media strategies a plus (but not required).
Interest and experience in agriculture, water, sustainability and/or responsible investing desired.
Self-starter with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Familiarity with Bloomberg, Salesforce and G-Suite a plus.
For more information, see Ceres’ Water Program: https://www.ceres.org/our-work/water
TRANSPORTATION INTERN (IN BOSTON OFFICE)
The Ceres Transportation Team intern will work directly with both the Senior Director of Transportation and the Senior Manager of Clean Vehicles at Ceres.
A clean and efficient transportation system is critical to a strong U.S. economy, with benefits including saving consumers and businesses money as well as reducing our dependence on oil. Transportation is also a significant contributor to greenhouse gas (GHG) and other criteria air pollutant emissions. In fact, in 2016, the transportation sector surpassed the electric power sector as the largest emitter of GHG emissions in the United States, accounting for 28% of GHG emissions – more emissions than any other nation's entire economy, with the exception of China.
To reduce harmful emissions coming out of the U.S. transportation sector and improve air quality and human health, we must focus on three components: vehicles, fuels and infrastructure. In 2019, the Ceres Transportation Program's primary focus is to:
Advocate for clean transportation policies, including clean vehicle and fuels policies,
Accelerate corporate uptake of electric vehicles (EVs) and associated EV infrastructure; and
Encourage market growth of EVs and infrastructure.
Fall 2019 internship projects will include advocating for Low Carbon Fuel Standards, supporting strong passenger vehicle and truck fuel economy standards, and promoting low- to zero-emission vehicles. In addition, this position will support the development and maintenance of EV market tracking systems and assist with preparation of materials for corporate engagements on transportation electrification. This intern will be asked to perform research on various transportation issues, draft supporting resources and perform some administrative tasks. Please refer to the Ceres Transportation Initiative page for additional information. Graduate students preferred, but all will be considered.
EVALUATION & IMPACT INTERN (IN BOSTON OFFICE)
The Innovation and Evaluation Team works to scale the impact of Ceres work by measuring and evaluating progress towards achieving programmatic objectives, as well as supporting the incubation and vetting of new project ideas. This includes working to strengthen the planning, evaluation and asset management functions within the organization that need to be implemented to effectively achieve Ceres’ mission. The Ceres Innovation & Evaluation department would like to bring on an intern to help us work through a significant backlog of data entry from various teams, multi-year impact case studies, discrete innovation projects, and support the work of the Sustainable Capital Markets Accelerator as needs may arise. Specific tasks are outlined below:
Research and document Ceres impact related to Corporate and Investor sustainability commitments and actions:
Utilizing internal resources, including grant proposals, reports and press releases, research and compile multi-year data on corporate and investor actions on clean-energy, water, and capital markets.
Perform analysis on company actions, specifically related to Ceres engagement over a defined time horizon
Conduct research and fact-checking to contribute to the development and prioritization of targets for corporate and investor engagement in the coming year
Support the Vice President of Innovation and Evaluation on special projects relating to the Ceres Sustainable Capital Markets Accelerator, as needed
Assist with special projects on an ad-hoc basis, as needed
It is helpful for candidates to have skills in research, strong writing and verbal communication, confidence with spreadsheets (Excel or Google Sheets), time management, and familiarity with customer relations databases (such as Salesforce) helpful but not required.
STATE POLICY INTERN (IN BOSTON OFFICE)
The State Policy Team at Ceres works with companies through Business for Innovative Climate and Energy Policy (BICEP) and investors in our Investor Network on Climate Risk to advance climate and clean energy policies at the state level. This position will support the State Policy Team primarily through research and writing projects focused on:
key state climate, clean energy and transportation policies, as well as
the key actors and decision makers in our priority states.
Work will also include participation and note-taking in strategy meetings, legislative analysis, and other tasks, including data collection and organization. We are looking for candidates with strong organizational, research, and writing skills, an ability to work independently, and some familiarity with environmental and sustainability policies.
Preference for candidates who have experience with state policy, and experience related to climate change or energy, but all will be considered.
CLIMATE ACTION 100+ INTERN (IN SAN FRANCISCO OFFICE)
Climate Action 100+ is a global investor initiative to ensure the world’s largest corporate greenhouse gas emitters take necessary action on climate change. The companies include 100 ‘systemically important emitters’, accounting for two-thirds of annual global industrial emissions, alongside more than 60 others with significant opportunity to drive the clean energy transition. Ceres helps drive this initiative by supporting investors in collaborative shareholder engagements and improvements in their stewardship practices.
Working with members of Ceres' Investor Network team based in San Francisco, this intern will help advance our work by conducting research on climate risk in various sectors and collecting information on company and investor actions in order to curate an informational webinar series for CA100+ signatories. The role will also include some administrative support for the webinar series, finding dates, preparing presentations and some contact management.
The ideal candidate will be interested in climate and energy topics and have a focus in one or more of the following areas: climate policy, financial markets, corporate sustainability, communications, and/or investment stewardship. We are looking for candidates with solid research skills, an ability to work independently, and some familiarity with how climate issues apply to businesses and investors. Graduate students preferred, but all will be considered.
How to Apply
Review each program internship opportunity carefully at https://www.ceres.org/about-us/career-opportunities/ and apply for the one you feel best fit.
If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit a resume, cover letter, and two (2) brief writing samples, as well as complete the additional information as instructed.
Ceres is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate against any individual based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, disability, or any factors prohibited by applicable law.
Address all correspondence to: Maureen Salkin
Description / Position Overview
This information may change annually. Innovation Manager In this at-will position, you will oversee and manage the continued development and implementation of SmartCOS (Smart City program) and the City's Sustainability program, including oversight of the City's utilities budget and streetlight operations.The Innovation Manager will oversee and manage the City-wide telecommunications activities (such as fiber, small-cell, cable franchises, cell phone contract, etc.). You will also lead and manage the Innovation & Sustainability team. Essential Job Functions - the basic job duties an employee must be able to perform:
Develop and administer the city-wide SmartCOS, PlanCOS (comprehensive plan), and the regional sustainability plan; meet the core objectives outlined in the Mayor's Strategic Plan; and maintain close partnership with City departments, regional stakeholders, and industry partners
Oversee city-wide contracts and agreements associated with SmartCOS, PlanCOS, and the sustainability program; develop measurement standards to identify the return on investment to the community of any projects and/or programs
Develop and oversee cross-departmental initiatives and drive community-wide sustainability efforts
Lead professional and administrative staff; establish goals and provide timely, complete, and helpful feedback; provide training opportunities
Create an environment where staff is encouraged to foster new ideas and implement change management practices
Prepare, manage, and implement budget for the Division; monitor expenditures; and prepare analytical and statistical reports
Respond to public inquiries, provide requested information, and connect citizens with City information or resources
We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:
Knowledge of proper English usage, grammar, spelling, and punctuation
Knowledge of principles and practices of contract preparation and administration
Knowledge of budget preparation and administration
Knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing
Strong follow-through, communication, organizational, and analytical skills
Successful candidate will have:
A bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in innovation, technology, sustainability, business administration, or a related field
Five years of full-time professional business administration, contracting, or accounting experience, including two years of supervisory responsibility
Ideal candidates will also have:
Experience managing and/or administering complex contract oversight activities
Experience working in a municipal government setting
Experience developing and managing strategic plans
Additional Information
This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position.
Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com
Aug 20, 2019
Full time
Description / Position Overview
This information may change annually. Innovation Manager In this at-will position, you will oversee and manage the continued development and implementation of SmartCOS (Smart City program) and the City's Sustainability program, including oversight of the City's utilities budget and streetlight operations.The Innovation Manager will oversee and manage the City-wide telecommunications activities (such as fiber, small-cell, cable franchises, cell phone contract, etc.). You will also lead and manage the Innovation & Sustainability team. Essential Job Functions - the basic job duties an employee must be able to perform:
Develop and administer the city-wide SmartCOS, PlanCOS (comprehensive plan), and the regional sustainability plan; meet the core objectives outlined in the Mayor's Strategic Plan; and maintain close partnership with City departments, regional stakeholders, and industry partners
Oversee city-wide contracts and agreements associated with SmartCOS, PlanCOS, and the sustainability program; develop measurement standards to identify the return on investment to the community of any projects and/or programs
Develop and oversee cross-departmental initiatives and drive community-wide sustainability efforts
Lead professional and administrative staff; establish goals and provide timely, complete, and helpful feedback; provide training opportunities
Create an environment where staff is encouraged to foster new ideas and implement change management practices
Prepare, manage, and implement budget for the Division; monitor expenditures; and prepare analytical and statistical reports
Respond to public inquiries, provide requested information, and connect citizens with City information or resources
We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:
Knowledge of proper English usage, grammar, spelling, and punctuation
Knowledge of principles and practices of contract preparation and administration
Knowledge of budget preparation and administration
Knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing
Strong follow-through, communication, organizational, and analytical skills
Successful candidate will have:
A bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in innovation, technology, sustainability, business administration, or a related field
Five years of full-time professional business administration, contracting, or accounting experience, including two years of supervisory responsibility
Ideal candidates will also have:
Experience managing and/or administering complex contract oversight activities
Experience working in a municipal government setting
Experience developing and managing strategic plans
Additional Information
This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position.
Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com
Position Overview:
Rocky Mountain Institute is seeking an Associate/Senior Associate to work on analyzing, aggregating, and showcasing state, city, and business action on climate change in support of America's Pledge .
This Associate/Senior Associate will lead our team’s work to bring RMI’s decarbonization expertise and leadership to state and city-level engagement with policymakers, regulators, businesses, advocates, and other stakeholders. Specific project-level responsibilities will include research and analysis on GHG reduction strategies and associated policies, project management, collaborative stakeholder facilitation, as well as direct engagement with various domestic and international stakeholders.
Location:
Washington D.C. or Boulder, CO
Program Overview:
America’s Pledge brings together private and public sector leaders to ensure the United States remains a global leader in reducing emissions and delivers the country’s ambitious climate goals of the Paris Agreement. RMI co-leads analysis in support of America's Pledge.
The America's Pledge work is housed in the Carbon-free Cities and States practice within RMI, a growing area in support of state and local action on climate and clean energy. RMI follows a think, do, scale approach to state and local engagements, focusing on designing and supporting activities that can be replicated in many locations.
Core Responsibilities:
Thought leadership
Conduct research to better understand key opportunities and gaps, identify patterns, and develop a deep understanding of what is possible by different actors.
For each of the sector of the economy, co-develop action strategies to support city, state, and business efforts to reduce GHGs
Develop domestic strategies for scaling energy efficiency, renewables, and clean transportation
Facilitation and building partnerships
Facilitate and build partnerships, including with other non-profits, funders, and coalitions, based on trust and a mutual understanding that working together could accelerate emissions reductions
With buy-in from external parties, facilitate workshops to enhance collaboration across organizations working on similar topics. Create materials in support of these partnerships
Communication
Lead and/or support outreach to non-profit, funder, and coalition staff to identify opportunities for enhanced, strategic collaboration. Conduct in-depth interviews
Assist in the design and execution of meetings aimed at identifying GHG reduction activity gaps and developing ideas for solutions
Work with clients to develop a drumbeat of positive, sub-national climate stories in the press
Analytics
Quantify the GHG impact of potential state, city, and federal policies
Determine how results will be measured and be accountable for project results, rigorously challenging and QC-ing findings from RMI teams and partners.
Lead and contribute to research efforts and publications, as well as preparation for press engagements
Minimum Qualifications
2-4 years of cumulative work experience
Degree and/or relevant experience in an applicable field such as economics, engineering, sustainability, or public policy. Experience with state, city, or business efforts to reduce emissions is ideal.
Additional Required Qualifications
Strong quantitative and analytical skills, including familiarity with Excel
Ability to communicate clearly and break-down complex issues in a straightforward, logical manner
Excellent writing skills
Comfort working in both collaborative team settings as well as independently managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
Willingness to dive into new areas of work and to learn new subject matter
Some familiarity and experience with group facilitation is preferred
Intellectual curiosity and a passion for environmental sustainability
A passion for RMI’s mission
Preferred Qualifications
Graduate degree and/or relevant experience in an applicable field such as economics, engineering, sustainability, or public policy.
Experience in managing consulting, campaigns, or similar work environments
Deep expertise in U.S. energy systems, climate, buildings, transportation, and/or electricity industry
Experience working in or with state or city leadership or corporate sustainability leadership
Diversity
Diversity of our workforce is one of our core values at RMI and we strive to achieve a level of diversity within our organization that reflects the communities we serve. Achieving this diversity – whether of race, gender, sexual orientation, or ability – is critical to our long-term success, ensuring that we:
Have the diversity of thinking that comes from diverse backgrounds and cultures, enabling us to solve some of the world’s greatest challenges
Have a culture of inclusion and respect that enables us to attract and keep diverse talent
Able to access all available talent
Communicate across diverse audiences
Increasing diversity within RMI is a critical change element supporting our long-term sustainability and mission to build a clean, prosperous, and secure energy future.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
403b Retirement Options (5% match immediately)
Life, AD&D, Short Term and Long Term Disability
Commuter and Wellness Benefits
Casual Work Environment
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Aug 20, 2019
Full time
Position Overview:
Rocky Mountain Institute is seeking an Associate/Senior Associate to work on analyzing, aggregating, and showcasing state, city, and business action on climate change in support of America's Pledge .
This Associate/Senior Associate will lead our team’s work to bring RMI’s decarbonization expertise and leadership to state and city-level engagement with policymakers, regulators, businesses, advocates, and other stakeholders. Specific project-level responsibilities will include research and analysis on GHG reduction strategies and associated policies, project management, collaborative stakeholder facilitation, as well as direct engagement with various domestic and international stakeholders.
Location:
Washington D.C. or Boulder, CO
Program Overview:
America’s Pledge brings together private and public sector leaders to ensure the United States remains a global leader in reducing emissions and delivers the country’s ambitious climate goals of the Paris Agreement. RMI co-leads analysis in support of America's Pledge.
The America's Pledge work is housed in the Carbon-free Cities and States practice within RMI, a growing area in support of state and local action on climate and clean energy. RMI follows a think, do, scale approach to state and local engagements, focusing on designing and supporting activities that can be replicated in many locations.
Core Responsibilities:
Thought leadership
Conduct research to better understand key opportunities and gaps, identify patterns, and develop a deep understanding of what is possible by different actors.
For each of the sector of the economy, co-develop action strategies to support city, state, and business efforts to reduce GHGs
Develop domestic strategies for scaling energy efficiency, renewables, and clean transportation
Facilitation and building partnerships
Facilitate and build partnerships, including with other non-profits, funders, and coalitions, based on trust and a mutual understanding that working together could accelerate emissions reductions
With buy-in from external parties, facilitate workshops to enhance collaboration across organizations working on similar topics. Create materials in support of these partnerships
Communication
Lead and/or support outreach to non-profit, funder, and coalition staff to identify opportunities for enhanced, strategic collaboration. Conduct in-depth interviews
Assist in the design and execution of meetings aimed at identifying GHG reduction activity gaps and developing ideas for solutions
Work with clients to develop a drumbeat of positive, sub-national climate stories in the press
Analytics
Quantify the GHG impact of potential state, city, and federal policies
Determine how results will be measured and be accountable for project results, rigorously challenging and QC-ing findings from RMI teams and partners.
Lead and contribute to research efforts and publications, as well as preparation for press engagements
Minimum Qualifications
2-4 years of cumulative work experience
Degree and/or relevant experience in an applicable field such as economics, engineering, sustainability, or public policy. Experience with state, city, or business efforts to reduce emissions is ideal.
Additional Required Qualifications
Strong quantitative and analytical skills, including familiarity with Excel
Ability to communicate clearly and break-down complex issues in a straightforward, logical manner
Excellent writing skills
Comfort working in both collaborative team settings as well as independently managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
Willingness to dive into new areas of work and to learn new subject matter
Some familiarity and experience with group facilitation is preferred
Intellectual curiosity and a passion for environmental sustainability
A passion for RMI’s mission
Preferred Qualifications
Graduate degree and/or relevant experience in an applicable field such as economics, engineering, sustainability, or public policy.
Experience in managing consulting, campaigns, or similar work environments
Deep expertise in U.S. energy systems, climate, buildings, transportation, and/or electricity industry
Experience working in or with state or city leadership or corporate sustainability leadership
Diversity
Diversity of our workforce is one of our core values at RMI and we strive to achieve a level of diversity within our organization that reflects the communities we serve. Achieving this diversity – whether of race, gender, sexual orientation, or ability – is critical to our long-term success, ensuring that we:
Have the diversity of thinking that comes from diverse backgrounds and cultures, enabling us to solve some of the world’s greatest challenges
Have a culture of inclusion and respect that enables us to attract and keep diverse talent
Able to access all available talent
Communicate across diverse audiences
Increasing diversity within RMI is a critical change element supporting our long-term sustainability and mission to build a clean, prosperous, and secure energy future.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
403b Retirement Options (5% match immediately)
Life, AD&D, Short Term and Long Term Disability
Commuter and Wellness Benefits
Casual Work Environment
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Background: The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey manages and maintains airports, bridges, tunnels, bus terminals, PATH, and seaports that are critical to the metropolitan New York-New Jersey region's trade and transportation capabilities. Through their facilities and services, people are able to make vital connections and businesses are able to grow. Providing safe and efficient travel is their highest priority, and enhancing the well-being of everyone who lives, works, and travels to the region is their strongest commitment.
Environmental sustainability is one of six key priorities for the Port Authority that focus how the Agency achieves its mission to "keep the region moving." In October 2018, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey became the first public transportation agency in the United States to embrace the Paris Climate Agreement, setting aggressive interim greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets that set a 35% reduction by 2025 and reaffirmed the agency's commitment to an 80% reduction by 2050. The Office of Environmental and Energy Programs (OEEP) develops the agency's sustainability policy, greenhouse gas reduction targets, and strategies to ensure policy goals are met.
The Position:
The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey (PANYNJ) is seeking a dynamic and experienced executive with proven leadership and experience in environmental/sustainability and energy management to serve as its Deputy Director in the Office of Environmental and Energy Programs (OEEP). Reporting to the Director, Office of Environmental and Energy Programs (OEEP), the Deputy Director is responsible for providing leadership, strategic guidance, technical expertise and accountability on sustainability and environmental/energy matters in support of the Port Authority's sustainability commitments mission, capital plan and operations. The candidate will guide and direct OEEP staff in developing and implementing programs to achieve the Agency's sustainability objectives, as well as enhance measurement and reporting on progress against these objectives. In support of an ambitious climate action agenda, the Deputy Director must remain current on the state of the science, fostering a culture of engagement, driving innovation, and translating complex ideas into accessible information for diverse audiences.
The Deputy Director needs to be an experienced and assured leader who will be capable of representing the OEEP in internally at senior-level meetings, manage staff, collaborate on policy development and priorities, deliver projects on time and on budget. She or he will set efficiency and conservation benchmarks, establish accountability within line departments and facilities on sustainability issues, manage metrics to evaluate program successes, and implement the Port Authority's Sustainability Policy. The Deputy Director will promote and enhance sustainable design and climate resiliency, collaborating with Engineering and other departments, provide support and guidance to staff on sustainability initiatives and the Port Authority's annual agency-wide GHGs and Criteria Air Pollutant Inventory, and identify and support new initiatives that advance the Port Authority Sustainability Policy.
The Deputy Director will represent and promote the Port Authority's sustainability, energy, and environmental interests in external workgroups, task forces, multi-agency efforts and various other initiatives. This includes liaising with external regulatory and resource agencies, not-for-profit organizations, academic institutions, and actively participate with a broad range of leading environmental coalitions. Additional responsibilities include Advancing GHG reduction programs, focusing on: transitioning to electric buses and electrification of the PA Fleet, identifying opportunities and implementing on-site clean energy projects and energy conservation projects, guiding incorporation of "best in class" sustainability measures and practices in major facility redevelopment projects, and advancing electrification of aviation ground support equipment and port cargo handling equipment.
Qualifications:
Candidates must have the following qualifications to be eligible for this position:
Bachelor's degree in economics, business, finance, environmental sciences, sustainability and/or related field.
Ten years of progressively responsible experience in environmental/sustainability or energy management policy, or related discipline. Experience with sustainability initiatives is particularly important.
Exceptional leadership, influencing, negotiating and creative problem-solving skills.
Significant experience with: coordination of environmental/energy programs, communicating a sustainability vision and strategy to key decision makers, and cost benefit analysis.
Demonstrated record of tracking key project deliverables and completing projects on time and on budget.
Demonstrated strong management skills with experience supervising and motivating staff.
Ability to motivate staff to complete tasks outside of their day-to-day responsibilities.
Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, including building strategic relationships and partnerships.
Ability to step-in for the Director as needed to the represent/be the face of the organization internally and externally.
Self-starter with innovation and political acumen, able to navigate bureaucracy effectively.
Demonstrated experience developing and implementing programs or operational changes on complex environmental issues.
Strong success in strategic analysis and data analysis, as well as evaluating the effectiveness of the programs and improving programs or business processes from the standpoint of sustainability and resiliency.
Demonstrated success in achieving results through working with internal and external entities and stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to manage conflict, build consensus, and facilitate problem solving and collaboration among various stakeholders.
High level of integrity, trust and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results orientated work ethic.
Selected candidate will be required to pass a Federal Security Background check.
While not required qualifications beneficial for candidates to be considered for this position include:
A Master's degree in policy, public administration/affairs, business, or engineering with relevant focus on environmental, sustainability, and energy field.
Knowledge, skills and experience in the field of sustainable practices and operations, project evaluation, and cost-benefit analyses. Knowledge of various sustainability reporting frameworks, including CDP, GRI, Airport Carbon Accreditation, and in GHG forecasting and targeting methods, including familiarity with the Science Based Targets Initiative.
Knowledge of the status of relevant local, state, federal policies related to energy/environment/climate change.
Ability to design internal policies to achieve environmental/sustainability goals. A track record developing and implementing sustainability programs and projects.
A demonstrated knowledge of environmental regulations and federal/state government processes.
In-depth knowledge of energy efficiency projects/programs and demand side management, nonresidential end-use technologies and applications, including life-cycle cost analysis, a track record of supporting corporate efforts to decarbonize energy supply through energy market purchases, on-site clean energy generation, vehicle electrification and other innovations, and experience or demonstrated knowledge of energy procurement, risk management, hedging.
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is an equal opportunity employer. For more information about the Port Authority, please visit www.pannynj.com
Apply: The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has retained the services of Harris Rand Lusk to conduct this search. Inquiries, nominations, and applications may be directed in confidence to:
Anne McCarthy, COO Harris Rand Lusk 122 East 42nd Street, Suite 3605 New York, NY 10168 amccarthy@harrisrand.com
Please put “Port Authority DD” in the subject line of your e-mailed application.
Aug 14, 2019
Full time
Background: The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey manages and maintains airports, bridges, tunnels, bus terminals, PATH, and seaports that are critical to the metropolitan New York-New Jersey region's trade and transportation capabilities. Through their facilities and services, people are able to make vital connections and businesses are able to grow. Providing safe and efficient travel is their highest priority, and enhancing the well-being of everyone who lives, works, and travels to the region is their strongest commitment.
Environmental sustainability is one of six key priorities for the Port Authority that focus how the Agency achieves its mission to "keep the region moving." In October 2018, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey became the first public transportation agency in the United States to embrace the Paris Climate Agreement, setting aggressive interim greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets that set a 35% reduction by 2025 and reaffirmed the agency's commitment to an 80% reduction by 2050. The Office of Environmental and Energy Programs (OEEP) develops the agency's sustainability policy, greenhouse gas reduction targets, and strategies to ensure policy goals are met.
The Position:
The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey (PANYNJ) is seeking a dynamic and experienced executive with proven leadership and experience in environmental/sustainability and energy management to serve as its Deputy Director in the Office of Environmental and Energy Programs (OEEP). Reporting to the Director, Office of Environmental and Energy Programs (OEEP), the Deputy Director is responsible for providing leadership, strategic guidance, technical expertise and accountability on sustainability and environmental/energy matters in support of the Port Authority's sustainability commitments mission, capital plan and operations. The candidate will guide and direct OEEP staff in developing and implementing programs to achieve the Agency's sustainability objectives, as well as enhance measurement and reporting on progress against these objectives. In support of an ambitious climate action agenda, the Deputy Director must remain current on the state of the science, fostering a culture of engagement, driving innovation, and translating complex ideas into accessible information for diverse audiences.
The Deputy Director needs to be an experienced and assured leader who will be capable of representing the OEEP in internally at senior-level meetings, manage staff, collaborate on policy development and priorities, deliver projects on time and on budget. She or he will set efficiency and conservation benchmarks, establish accountability within line departments and facilities on sustainability issues, manage metrics to evaluate program successes, and implement the Port Authority's Sustainability Policy. The Deputy Director will promote and enhance sustainable design and climate resiliency, collaborating with Engineering and other departments, provide support and guidance to staff on sustainability initiatives and the Port Authority's annual agency-wide GHGs and Criteria Air Pollutant Inventory, and identify and support new initiatives that advance the Port Authority Sustainability Policy.
The Deputy Director will represent and promote the Port Authority's sustainability, energy, and environmental interests in external workgroups, task forces, multi-agency efforts and various other initiatives. This includes liaising with external regulatory and resource agencies, not-for-profit organizations, academic institutions, and actively participate with a broad range of leading environmental coalitions. Additional responsibilities include Advancing GHG reduction programs, focusing on: transitioning to electric buses and electrification of the PA Fleet, identifying opportunities and implementing on-site clean energy projects and energy conservation projects, guiding incorporation of "best in class" sustainability measures and practices in major facility redevelopment projects, and advancing electrification of aviation ground support equipment and port cargo handling equipment.
Qualifications:
Candidates must have the following qualifications to be eligible for this position:
Bachelor's degree in economics, business, finance, environmental sciences, sustainability and/or related field.
Ten years of progressively responsible experience in environmental/sustainability or energy management policy, or related discipline. Experience with sustainability initiatives is particularly important.
Exceptional leadership, influencing, negotiating and creative problem-solving skills.
Significant experience with: coordination of environmental/energy programs, communicating a sustainability vision and strategy to key decision makers, and cost benefit analysis.
Demonstrated record of tracking key project deliverables and completing projects on time and on budget.
Demonstrated strong management skills with experience supervising and motivating staff.
Ability to motivate staff to complete tasks outside of their day-to-day responsibilities.
Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, including building strategic relationships and partnerships.
Ability to step-in for the Director as needed to the represent/be the face of the organization internally and externally.
Self-starter with innovation and political acumen, able to navigate bureaucracy effectively.
Demonstrated experience developing and implementing programs or operational changes on complex environmental issues.
Strong success in strategic analysis and data analysis, as well as evaluating the effectiveness of the programs and improving programs or business processes from the standpoint of sustainability and resiliency.
Demonstrated success in achieving results through working with internal and external entities and stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to manage conflict, build consensus, and facilitate problem solving and collaboration among various stakeholders.
High level of integrity, trust and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results orientated work ethic.
Selected candidate will be required to pass a Federal Security Background check.
While not required qualifications beneficial for candidates to be considered for this position include:
A Master's degree in policy, public administration/affairs, business, or engineering with relevant focus on environmental, sustainability, and energy field.
Knowledge, skills and experience in the field of sustainable practices and operations, project evaluation, and cost-benefit analyses. Knowledge of various sustainability reporting frameworks, including CDP, GRI, Airport Carbon Accreditation, and in GHG forecasting and targeting methods, including familiarity with the Science Based Targets Initiative.
Knowledge of the status of relevant local, state, federal policies related to energy/environment/climate change.
Ability to design internal policies to achieve environmental/sustainability goals. A track record developing and implementing sustainability programs and projects.
A demonstrated knowledge of environmental regulations and federal/state government processes.
In-depth knowledge of energy efficiency projects/programs and demand side management, nonresidential end-use technologies and applications, including life-cycle cost analysis, a track record of supporting corporate efforts to decarbonize energy supply through energy market purchases, on-site clean energy generation, vehicle electrification and other innovations, and experience or demonstrated knowledge of energy procurement, risk management, hedging.
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is an equal opportunity employer. For more information about the Port Authority, please visit www.pannynj.com
Apply: The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has retained the services of Harris Rand Lusk to conduct this search. Inquiries, nominations, and applications may be directed in confidence to:
Anne McCarthy, COO Harris Rand Lusk 122 East 42nd Street, Suite 3605 New York, NY 10168 amccarthy@harrisrand.com
Please put “Port Authority DD” in the subject line of your e-mailed application.
CLOSING DATE: 08/27/19 05:01 PM
SOUTH COAST AQMD AND JOB OVERVIEW:
South Coast Air Quality Management District is one of the largest and most technologically sophisticated environmental regulatory agencies in the nation. We serve a four-county region that includes all of Orange County and parts of Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties, home to almost 17 million people. South Coast AQMD's headquarters is located in Diamond Bar, 30 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, at the junction of the 57 and 60 freeways. With a highly diverse and dedicated "Clean Air Team" of over 900 budgeted positions, an annual budget (FY 2019-20) of $170.9 million, South Coast AQMD's mission is to protect public health from air pollution through a comprehensive program of planning, regulation, education, enforcement, compliance incentives, technical innovation, and promotion of public understanding of air quality issues. South Coast AQMD's state-of-the-art laboratory employs over 45 staff in a 20,000 square foot facility dedicated to air quality sample analysis. It provides a broad array of services, generating data that is used for strategic planning, investigating residents' complaints, protecting public health through analysis of hazardous air pollutants, evaluating new products and processes, and determining compliance with regulations. We also provide data to the California Air Resources Board, US EPA, law enforcement agencies and universities. Results generated by the laboratory have been the catalyst for agency-wide policy decisions, special studies and development of new technologies. We analyze over 20,000 samples every year using gas, ion, and liquid chromatographs, GC/MS, X-ray analyzers, FTIR, wet chemistry, microscopes, and ICP/MS to generate detailed information on the types and amount of contaminants in ambient air. Most instruments have a PC for data acquisition, and many are automated and computer-controlled. Because of this broad diversity of instrumentation, our laboratory enjoys national recognition as a front-runner in the field of air quality analytical chemistry. Our staff has a strong team spirit, is highly trained, motivated and dedicated to finding new and innovative techniques to improve results, while maintaining high quality standards. We are currently recruiting to fill multiple vacancies. From this recruitment process, we expect to establish an eligibility list from which current and future vacancies at this level may be filled, during the life of the list. ABOUT THE POSITION Under general supervision, an Air Quality Chemist conducts qualitative and quantitative chemical and physical analyses, using a variety of techniques, procedures and instrumentation, to evaluate air quality and determine the kind and concentration of contaminants present; develops, recommends and implements new analytical methods; and performs other related work as required. This position will assist several different groups in the laboratory including the recruitment for a new group that will develop and implement mobile based proton transfer mass spectrometry measurements. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS Assistant Air Quality Chemists and Air Quality Chemists are alternatively staffed classes, as the duties performed by the two are similar and vary primarily in the degree of difficulty and complexity of work, the breadth and depth of knowledge required, and the independence of action with which the work is performed. Positions are allocated at the Air Quality Chemist level and new staff may be hired at either level, depending on their qualifications and the needs of South Coast AQMD. Individuals hired at the level of Assistant Air Quality Chemist are eligible for consideration for promotion to the next level upon successful performance of assigned duties for the required minimum period of time. ASSISTANT AIR QUALITY CHEMIST Monthly Salary Range: $5,302-$6,933 This is the entry-level class in the professional Air Quality Chemist class series. Incumbents assigned to this class build upon their education, learning the micro-analytical, instrumental, physical and wet-chemical techniques utilized in conducting qualitative and quantitative chemical and physical analyses of air quality samples. AIR QUALITY CHEMIST Monthly Salary Range: $6,369-$8,328 This is the experienced, journey-level class in the professional Air Quality Chemist series and is responsible for performing more complex work, including peer review of work, with greater independence of action and less supervision.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:
Conducts qualitative and quantitative chemical and physical analyses of solid, liquid, and gaseous samples taken in connection with air quality monitoring, industrial source testing, compliance, and other air pollution control programs; and determines, within laboratory guidelines and under senior and principal direction, which methods to use to separate, identify and determine the concentration of contaminants. Uses a variety of chemical laboratory techniques, such as gas, ion, and liquid chromatography, spectrophotometry, spectroscopy, total combustion analysis, microscopy, wet chemistry, and other analytical methods, to analyze samples; may serve as a functional expert on specific analytical procedures or data-collection methods; and trains or assists in training other laboratory staff on specific procedures and methods.Develops and implements new analytical methods, as directed, to meet changing laboratory and South Coast AQMD needs and performs special projects. Assures proper chain-of-custody with respect to samples and applies quality assurance/quality control procedures to evaluate laboratory results, including maintaining data, performing peer review of other chemists' work to verify accuracy and appropriateness of data and calculations, flagging errors and problems, recommending modifications, and taking corrective action. Applies professional training and experience; keeps abreast of updated and new laboratory methods, instrumentation, procedures, protocols, equipment, and data analysis techniques through review of professional literature and other technical resources; and attends assigned training and conferences. Maintains detailed and accurate records related to laboratory work; prepares professional laboratory reports that describe methods and procedures used in analyses and summarizes test results and conclusions; and prepares databases and customizes software, as needed. Prepares, for senior or principal chemist review, research reports and papers for publication and may present papers at technical meetings and conferences. Prepares orders for consumables and other supplies, and may prepare or assist in developing instrument or equipment bid specifications. Confers and works collaboratively with other laboratory personnel, South Coast AQMD staff, and contacts outside South Coast AQMD, and participates on various committees and in working groups. Testifies in court and before South Coast AQMD's Hearing Board regarding test methods and results.
MINIMUM AND DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Chemistry, preferably with an emphasis in qualitative and quantitative analysis. EXPERIENCE: ASSISTANT AIR QUALITY CHEMIST: No experience is required. AIR QUALITY CHEMIST: Three years as an Assistant Air Quality Chemist or equivalent. SUBSTITUTION: A Master of Science (MS) degree in Chemistry may substitute for up to one year of the required experience; a doctorate in chemistry may substitute for up to two years of experience. KNOWLEDGE OF: Current methods, procedures, protocols, and instrumentation relating to organic, inorganic, and physical qualitative and quantitative analysis; quality assurance and quality control principles; operational principles of chemical laboratory instrumentation and techniques; principles of electronic circuitry and components; relevant professional research literature and resources; professional report writing; principles and methods of statistical analysis; database design, information management, and computer programming, as they relate to laboratory analysis of air contaminants; safety procedures and practices relating to laboratory work; and PC software applications common to the field and the general business environment of South Coast AQMD. SKILL OR ABILITY TO: Develop, modify, and employ a variety of analytical methods, techniques and instrumentation in analyzing laboratory samples; maintain, calibrate, modify and repair electronic instrumentation; maintain accurate and complete records and data, input and review quality assurance and quality control data, and prepare written reports on test methods and results; survey literature and other resources for new analytical methods and instrumentation that might be used or adapted for specialized needs; design databases and data analysis procedures; proficiently use PC software applications common to chemical analysis and the general business environment of South Coast AQMD; read, understand, and follow verbal and written instructions; perform chemical laboratory analyses and operate related equipment safely; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective relationships with all those contacted in the course of work. LICENSE: Possession of a valid California Class "C" Driver's License and a good driving record may be required. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS The most competitively qualified candidates will have an advanced degree in Chemistry and related experience performing both routine and innovative laboratory analyses including atmospheric measurements conducted on mobile platforms or for field studies.
Aug 09, 2019
Full time
CLOSING DATE: 08/27/19 05:01 PM
SOUTH COAST AQMD AND JOB OVERVIEW:
South Coast Air Quality Management District is one of the largest and most technologically sophisticated environmental regulatory agencies in the nation. We serve a four-county region that includes all of Orange County and parts of Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties, home to almost 17 million people. South Coast AQMD's headquarters is located in Diamond Bar, 30 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, at the junction of the 57 and 60 freeways. With a highly diverse and dedicated "Clean Air Team" of over 900 budgeted positions, an annual budget (FY 2019-20) of $170.9 million, South Coast AQMD's mission is to protect public health from air pollution through a comprehensive program of planning, regulation, education, enforcement, compliance incentives, technical innovation, and promotion of public understanding of air quality issues. South Coast AQMD's state-of-the-art laboratory employs over 45 staff in a 20,000 square foot facility dedicated to air quality sample analysis. It provides a broad array of services, generating data that is used for strategic planning, investigating residents' complaints, protecting public health through analysis of hazardous air pollutants, evaluating new products and processes, and determining compliance with regulations. We also provide data to the California Air Resources Board, US EPA, law enforcement agencies and universities. Results generated by the laboratory have been the catalyst for agency-wide policy decisions, special studies and development of new technologies. We analyze over 20,000 samples every year using gas, ion, and liquid chromatographs, GC/MS, X-ray analyzers, FTIR, wet chemistry, microscopes, and ICP/MS to generate detailed information on the types and amount of contaminants in ambient air. Most instruments have a PC for data acquisition, and many are automated and computer-controlled. Because of this broad diversity of instrumentation, our laboratory enjoys national recognition as a front-runner in the field of air quality analytical chemistry. Our staff has a strong team spirit, is highly trained, motivated and dedicated to finding new and innovative techniques to improve results, while maintaining high quality standards. We are currently recruiting to fill multiple vacancies. From this recruitment process, we expect to establish an eligibility list from which current and future vacancies at this level may be filled, during the life of the list. ABOUT THE POSITION Under general supervision, an Air Quality Chemist conducts qualitative and quantitative chemical and physical analyses, using a variety of techniques, procedures and instrumentation, to evaluate air quality and determine the kind and concentration of contaminants present; develops, recommends and implements new analytical methods; and performs other related work as required. This position will assist several different groups in the laboratory including the recruitment for a new group that will develop and implement mobile based proton transfer mass spectrometry measurements. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS Assistant Air Quality Chemists and Air Quality Chemists are alternatively staffed classes, as the duties performed by the two are similar and vary primarily in the degree of difficulty and complexity of work, the breadth and depth of knowledge required, and the independence of action with which the work is performed. Positions are allocated at the Air Quality Chemist level and new staff may be hired at either level, depending on their qualifications and the needs of South Coast AQMD. Individuals hired at the level of Assistant Air Quality Chemist are eligible for consideration for promotion to the next level upon successful performance of assigned duties for the required minimum period of time. ASSISTANT AIR QUALITY CHEMIST Monthly Salary Range: $5,302-$6,933 This is the entry-level class in the professional Air Quality Chemist class series. Incumbents assigned to this class build upon their education, learning the micro-analytical, instrumental, physical and wet-chemical techniques utilized in conducting qualitative and quantitative chemical and physical analyses of air quality samples. AIR QUALITY CHEMIST Monthly Salary Range: $6,369-$8,328 This is the experienced, journey-level class in the professional Air Quality Chemist series and is responsible for performing more complex work, including peer review of work, with greater independence of action and less supervision.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:
Conducts qualitative and quantitative chemical and physical analyses of solid, liquid, and gaseous samples taken in connection with air quality monitoring, industrial source testing, compliance, and other air pollution control programs; and determines, within laboratory guidelines and under senior and principal direction, which methods to use to separate, identify and determine the concentration of contaminants. Uses a variety of chemical laboratory techniques, such as gas, ion, and liquid chromatography, spectrophotometry, spectroscopy, total combustion analysis, microscopy, wet chemistry, and other analytical methods, to analyze samples; may serve as a functional expert on specific analytical procedures or data-collection methods; and trains or assists in training other laboratory staff on specific procedures and methods.Develops and implements new analytical methods, as directed, to meet changing laboratory and South Coast AQMD needs and performs special projects. Assures proper chain-of-custody with respect to samples and applies quality assurance/quality control procedures to evaluate laboratory results, including maintaining data, performing peer review of other chemists' work to verify accuracy and appropriateness of data and calculations, flagging errors and problems, recommending modifications, and taking corrective action. Applies professional training and experience; keeps abreast of updated and new laboratory methods, instrumentation, procedures, protocols, equipment, and data analysis techniques through review of professional literature and other technical resources; and attends assigned training and conferences. Maintains detailed and accurate records related to laboratory work; prepares professional laboratory reports that describe methods and procedures used in analyses and summarizes test results and conclusions; and prepares databases and customizes software, as needed. Prepares, for senior or principal chemist review, research reports and papers for publication and may present papers at technical meetings and conferences. Prepares orders for consumables and other supplies, and may prepare or assist in developing instrument or equipment bid specifications. Confers and works collaboratively with other laboratory personnel, South Coast AQMD staff, and contacts outside South Coast AQMD, and participates on various committees and in working groups. Testifies in court and before South Coast AQMD's Hearing Board regarding test methods and results.
MINIMUM AND DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Chemistry, preferably with an emphasis in qualitative and quantitative analysis. EXPERIENCE: ASSISTANT AIR QUALITY CHEMIST: No experience is required. AIR QUALITY CHEMIST: Three years as an Assistant Air Quality Chemist or equivalent. SUBSTITUTION: A Master of Science (MS) degree in Chemistry may substitute for up to one year of the required experience; a doctorate in chemistry may substitute for up to two years of experience. KNOWLEDGE OF: Current methods, procedures, protocols, and instrumentation relating to organic, inorganic, and physical qualitative and quantitative analysis; quality assurance and quality control principles; operational principles of chemical laboratory instrumentation and techniques; principles of electronic circuitry and components; relevant professional research literature and resources; professional report writing; principles and methods of statistical analysis; database design, information management, and computer programming, as they relate to laboratory analysis of air contaminants; safety procedures and practices relating to laboratory work; and PC software applications common to the field and the general business environment of South Coast AQMD. SKILL OR ABILITY TO: Develop, modify, and employ a variety of analytical methods, techniques and instrumentation in analyzing laboratory samples; maintain, calibrate, modify and repair electronic instrumentation; maintain accurate and complete records and data, input and review quality assurance and quality control data, and prepare written reports on test methods and results; survey literature and other resources for new analytical methods and instrumentation that might be used or adapted for specialized needs; design databases and data analysis procedures; proficiently use PC software applications common to chemical analysis and the general business environment of South Coast AQMD; read, understand, and follow verbal and written instructions; perform chemical laboratory analyses and operate related equipment safely; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective relationships with all those contacted in the course of work. LICENSE: Possession of a valid California Class "C" Driver's License and a good driving record may be required. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS The most competitively qualified candidates will have an advanced degree in Chemistry and related experience performing both routine and innovative laboratory analyses including atmospheric measurements conducted on mobile platforms or for field studies.
Do you have the desire to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant and diverse community? Apply your passion for public service in the City of Irvine, nationally-ranked for safety, educational institutions, business enterprises, and quality of life. The Senior Management Analyst position is an excellent opportunity for a collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment. Your Impact
Plans, directs, develops, implements, and coordinates the work of various energy programs within the Environmental Programs Division in the Public Works Department.
Provides high level analytical support for policies such as development of a Climate Action Plan, review of electricity procurement programs in Irvine, completion and implementation of the Strategic Energy Plan, and coordination with the utilities on incentive programs.
Provides regular advice and consultation to Environmental Programs Administrator.
Recommends administrative, operational and policy changes for specific programs.
Oversees community outreach and presentations for the City at community, inter-departmental, inter-agency and professional meetings as required.
Maintains and updates the City environmental programs website.
Assists in preparation of division budget; recommends revisions to adopted budget, analyzes and monitors expenditures and receipts.
Prepares staff reports, correspondence, memos and contracts, and provides administrative support in guiding these products through the approval process.
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Public Administration and six years responsible municipal management experience or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities. Best Fit
Strong knowledge base of California energy policies and programs.
Experience with environmental planning consultants to develop citywide policies and programs.
Master's degree preferred in Environmental Policy, Public Policy, Sustainability or related.
Proven track record of outstanding customer service, situational awareness, communication and relationship building skills.
Ability to foster and develop high performing teams and a positive work environment.
Computer literacy with word processing, database, records management, and spreadsheet software applications.
Your Team Irvine is recognized as one of America's Best Places to Live, according to Money Magazine . The City of Irvine features an array of entertainment and recreational opportunities including exceptional parks, open space preservations, sport complexes, and master-planned communities. The Public Works Department effectively administers the design, engineering, construction, and maintenance of the City of Irvine. This dynamic department consists of nine divisions: Administration, Signal Maintenance, Project Management, Environmental Programs, Development Engineering, Streets and Right-of-Way Maintenance, Landscape Maintenance, Facilities Maintenance and Fleet Services. Together these divisions sustain the vibrant landscape, streets, and facilities of the City. The Process The selection process will include an examination and conduct a background investigation prior to appointment. This recruitment may establish an eligibility list to fill future positions in similar and/or lower classifications within the organization. Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. We encourage you to inform Human Resources at least two business days prior to the first phase of the selection process if you have a disability that may require an accommodation.
Aug 09, 2019
Full time
Do you have the desire to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant and diverse community? Apply your passion for public service in the City of Irvine, nationally-ranked for safety, educational institutions, business enterprises, and quality of life. The Senior Management Analyst position is an excellent opportunity for a collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment. Your Impact
Plans, directs, develops, implements, and coordinates the work of various energy programs within the Environmental Programs Division in the Public Works Department.
Provides high level analytical support for policies such as development of a Climate Action Plan, review of electricity procurement programs in Irvine, completion and implementation of the Strategic Energy Plan, and coordination with the utilities on incentive programs.
Provides regular advice and consultation to Environmental Programs Administrator.
Recommends administrative, operational and policy changes for specific programs.
Oversees community outreach and presentations for the City at community, inter-departmental, inter-agency and professional meetings as required.
Maintains and updates the City environmental programs website.
Assists in preparation of division budget; recommends revisions to adopted budget, analyzes and monitors expenditures and receipts.
Prepares staff reports, correspondence, memos and contracts, and provides administrative support in guiding these products through the approval process.
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Public Administration and six years responsible municipal management experience or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities. Best Fit
Strong knowledge base of California energy policies and programs.
Experience with environmental planning consultants to develop citywide policies and programs.
Master's degree preferred in Environmental Policy, Public Policy, Sustainability or related.
Proven track record of outstanding customer service, situational awareness, communication and relationship building skills.
Ability to foster and develop high performing teams and a positive work environment.
Computer literacy with word processing, database, records management, and spreadsheet software applications.
Your Team Irvine is recognized as one of America's Best Places to Live, according to Money Magazine . The City of Irvine features an array of entertainment and recreational opportunities including exceptional parks, open space preservations, sport complexes, and master-planned communities. The Public Works Department effectively administers the design, engineering, construction, and maintenance of the City of Irvine. This dynamic department consists of nine divisions: Administration, Signal Maintenance, Project Management, Environmental Programs, Development Engineering, Streets and Right-of-Way Maintenance, Landscape Maintenance, Facilities Maintenance and Fleet Services. Together these divisions sustain the vibrant landscape, streets, and facilities of the City. The Process The selection process will include an examination and conduct a background investigation prior to appointment. This recruitment may establish an eligibility list to fill future positions in similar and/or lower classifications within the organization. Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. We encourage you to inform Human Resources at least two business days prior to the first phase of the selection process if you have a disability that may require an accommodation.
We are looking for a motivated and experienced environmental health and safety project manager to join our team. We are talented, trustworthy and skilled professionals who are passionate about what we do and enjoy providing personalized attention to our clients. As project manager, you will focus on the management of EHS compliance for industrial clients of all sizes.
Responsibilities
Provide work for direct reports to maintain billable utilization.
Develop scope, schedule and budget for new projects.
Prepare proposals and sell services to retain and obtain clients and manage projects for each element.
Retain clients through quality services and effective communication, with efficient use of resources.
Monitor, renew, and interpret new or proposed technical developments or regulations from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and determine applicability for communication to clients and staff.
Qualifications
Bachelor's or master's degree in safety, environmental services or relevant experience in disciplines like environmental science, geology, water resources, biology, safety, chemistry or earth sciences.
Minimum of 10 years progressive EHS managerial experience in either an industrial setting or with a professional consulting firm.
Registered professional in the area of practice or possession of related certifications and/or licenses is preferred.
Relevant experience with direct supervision of staff is also preferred.
Experience working with the EPA compliance, including all aspects of the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, and the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act.
Experience with permitting, reporting, training, and agency interaction.
Familiarity working with OSHA compliance, specifically 29 CFR Part 1910 and including program review, development, implementation, and applicable training.
Awareness and understandability of 150-14001 and 18001-45001 management system and standards and registrations are necessary.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Benefits
Opportunities for professional growth at our progressive, fast-paced firm.
Competitive salary, paid time off and holidays.
Short-term disability, long-term disability, life AD&D and 401(k) provided.
Medical, dental, vision, prescription, supplemental life, AD&D, critical illness and accident coverage available.
You will have plenty of opportunities to grow professionally at our progressive, fast-paced and flexible firm in an awesome work environment.
Keywords: lock-out tag-out, machine guarding, fall protection, confined spaces, ergonomics, respiratory protection, environmental permitting, reporting, safety, industrial hygiene
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Aug 09, 2019
Full time
We are looking for a motivated and experienced environmental health and safety project manager to join our team. We are talented, trustworthy and skilled professionals who are passionate about what we do and enjoy providing personalized attention to our clients. As project manager, you will focus on the management of EHS compliance for industrial clients of all sizes.
Responsibilities
Provide work for direct reports to maintain billable utilization.
Develop scope, schedule and budget for new projects.
Prepare proposals and sell services to retain and obtain clients and manage projects for each element.
Retain clients through quality services and effective communication, with efficient use of resources.
Monitor, renew, and interpret new or proposed technical developments or regulations from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and determine applicability for communication to clients and staff.
Qualifications
Bachelor's or master's degree in safety, environmental services or relevant experience in disciplines like environmental science, geology, water resources, biology, safety, chemistry or earth sciences.
Minimum of 10 years progressive EHS managerial experience in either an industrial setting or with a professional consulting firm.
Registered professional in the area of practice or possession of related certifications and/or licenses is preferred.
Relevant experience with direct supervision of staff is also preferred.
Experience working with the EPA compliance, including all aspects of the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, and the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act.
Experience with permitting, reporting, training, and agency interaction.
Familiarity working with OSHA compliance, specifically 29 CFR Part 1910 and including program review, development, implementation, and applicable training.
Awareness and understandability of 150-14001 and 18001-45001 management system and standards and registrations are necessary.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Benefits
Opportunities for professional growth at our progressive, fast-paced firm.
Competitive salary, paid time off and holidays.
Short-term disability, long-term disability, life AD&D and 401(k) provided.
Medical, dental, vision, prescription, supplemental life, AD&D, critical illness and accident coverage available.
You will have plenty of opportunities to grow professionally at our progressive, fast-paced and flexible firm in an awesome work environment.
Keywords: lock-out tag-out, machine guarding, fall protection, confined spaces, ergonomics, respiratory protection, environmental permitting, reporting, safety, industrial hygiene
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Natural Resources Defense Council
New York, NY, USA
The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) is the nation's most effective environmental action organization. We use law, science and the support of 3.1 million members and online activists to protect the planet's wildlife and wild places and to ensure a safe and healthy environment for all living things. NRDC was founded in 1970 and our staff helped write some of America's bedrock environmental laws, including the Clean Water Act, and many of the implementing regulations; our water enforcement cases played a major role shaping current water policy throughout the country. Today, our staff of more than 500 lawyers, scientists, economists, policy and communications experts, and others, work out of offices in New York, Washington, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Bozeman, Montana, and Beijing.
Position Summary
The planet is beset by two interrelated crises: climate change and ecosystem collapse. Experts have identified large-scale conservation and restoration of natural ecosystems as critical strategies to reduce CO2 emissions, deliver negative emissions and safeguard the world’s biodiversity. Accordingly, NRDC is prioritizing the conservation of wild, ecologically- and carbon-rich habitats, including calling on nations of the world to adopt an ambitious plan to help safeguard nature and life on Earth by protecting 30 percent of the world’s land and 30 percent of the world’s oceans by 2030 (“30 by 30”). NRDC is seeking a Climate Change and Ecosystem Ecology Science Fellow for a fulltime, two-year post-doctoral Fellowship. The Fellow will provide subject matter expertise and conduct multidisciplinary research and analysis on land-based carbon sequestration and ecosystem functioning within the context of climate change.
Specific topics and projects undertaken by the Fellow will include:
Reviewing and analyzing available scientific literature about Ecosystem Carbon Dioxide Removal (ECDR) approaches, with specific emphasis on how these strategies relate to the “30 by 30” biodiversity goal;
Identifying gaps in existing data that need to be considered prior to deployment of these ECDR strategies
Assessing the range and robustness of existing estimates of forest climate mitigation potential in United States and the temperate rain forests of Chile, the risks to these sinks and developing criteria for identifying the greatest opportunities for increasing these sinks;
Assessing the range of existing estimates for ecosystem-wide carbon in Canada’s Boreal Forest, where is this carbon located, the drivers that could lead to its release, and the range of estimates for potential carbon loss from various drivers;
Establishing reliable estimates for potential soil carbon sequestration in agricultural soil sinks in the United States, identifying factors that account for the range in existing estimates and creating criteria for the identification of geographic areas of opportunity for accelerating the adoption of climate-mitigating practices;
Analyzing carbon removal potential for these ECDR pathways including volumes needed to meet climate goals, costs, benefits and drawbacks, and barriers and opportunities;
Organizing and hosting a workshop of internal and external experts to discuss and seek feedback on the results of the analysis;
Developing a policy and implementation roadmap for NRDC to help speed deployment of ECDR in the identified regions, including short- and medium-term opportunities, in close collaboration with NRDC legal, policy, and science staff;
Identifying and assessing political and societal barriers to deployment.
The Climate Change and Ecosystem Ecology Science Fellow is supported by NRDC’s Science Center and its Science Fellows program, which is a key element of the Science Center’s mission to enhance NRDC’s scientific capabilities and provide resources and support for policy and advocacy work. The Science Fellows program provides young scientists interested in working in the science, policy and advocacy arena with professional experience and on-the-job training; it is an excellent opportunity to refine existing skills and build new ones, develop professionally, publish work, and gain important competencies.
The Fellow will be based in our San Francisco, CA office (preferred) or our Washington, D.C. or New York, NY offices.
Responsibilities
The Fellow’s core responsibilities will include:
Reviewing and assessing existing, peer-reviewed literature and datasets related to:
Forest ECDR in the United States, Canada’s Boreal Forest, and the temperate rain forests of Chile and
Agricultural soils in the United States;
Conducting a gap analysis of where additional data and information are needed and develop strategies for producing or obtaining it;
Drafting a report of analytical findings;
Developing and hosting an expert workshop to present and seek feedback on the findings and producing a report based on the input received at that workshop;
Creating a technical and policy roadmap for how NRDC can advance forestry- and agriculture-based ECDR in the U.S. (forestry and ag), Canada (forestry), and Latin America (forestry).
Qualifications
The following qualifications are required:
A doctoral degree in ecosystems ecology, forest carbon science, soil science, or a related field, and familiarity with natural climate solutions and associated literature. The ideal candidate would have already completed one post-doctoral position on these subjects. A candidate with a Master’s degree and relevant academic and/or work experience may also be considered.
Expertise in land-based carbon sequestration and ecosystem functioning and a desire to bring to bear that expertise on public policy.
Deep understanding of scientific methods and processes and ability to provide thorough assessments of current scientific research relevant to core job functions.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Comfort with public speaking.
Ability to work with various stakeholders, including other NGOs, government employees and officials, scientists, industry employees, and members of the community.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
The following qualifications are desired:
Expertise in interpreting and analyzing carbon sequestration data.
Familiarity with data modeling, design, and interpretation.
Experience with environmental policy analysis or advocacy.
Media training and/or experience giving media interviews.
NRDC is committed to workplace diversity and inclusion. We are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity and expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a pleasant working environment. Salary is based on a nonprofit scale and commensurate with experience. Consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
To apply, please visit www.nrdc.org/careers and upload your resume and cover letter through our online portal. We would like you to upload any additional papers or project work that you think would showcase your abilities. Please no phone calls, emails, faxes or in-person resume drop-offs. Please reference where you saw this posting. NRDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
If you are having technical difficulty while applying, please reach out to Customer Care by dialing 1-800-889-4422 .
For further information about NRDC, please visit www.nrdc.org
Aug 07, 2019
Temporary
The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) is the nation's most effective environmental action organization. We use law, science and the support of 3.1 million members and online activists to protect the planet's wildlife and wild places and to ensure a safe and healthy environment for all living things. NRDC was founded in 1970 and our staff helped write some of America's bedrock environmental laws, including the Clean Water Act, and many of the implementing regulations; our water enforcement cases played a major role shaping current water policy throughout the country. Today, our staff of more than 500 lawyers, scientists, economists, policy and communications experts, and others, work out of offices in New York, Washington, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Bozeman, Montana, and Beijing.
Position Summary
The planet is beset by two interrelated crises: climate change and ecosystem collapse. Experts have identified large-scale conservation and restoration of natural ecosystems as critical strategies to reduce CO2 emissions, deliver negative emissions and safeguard the world’s biodiversity. Accordingly, NRDC is prioritizing the conservation of wild, ecologically- and carbon-rich habitats, including calling on nations of the world to adopt an ambitious plan to help safeguard nature and life on Earth by protecting 30 percent of the world’s land and 30 percent of the world’s oceans by 2030 (“30 by 30”). NRDC is seeking a Climate Change and Ecosystem Ecology Science Fellow for a fulltime, two-year post-doctoral Fellowship. The Fellow will provide subject matter expertise and conduct multidisciplinary research and analysis on land-based carbon sequestration and ecosystem functioning within the context of climate change.
Specific topics and projects undertaken by the Fellow will include:
Reviewing and analyzing available scientific literature about Ecosystem Carbon Dioxide Removal (ECDR) approaches, with specific emphasis on how these strategies relate to the “30 by 30” biodiversity goal;
Identifying gaps in existing data that need to be considered prior to deployment of these ECDR strategies
Assessing the range and robustness of existing estimates of forest climate mitigation potential in United States and the temperate rain forests of Chile, the risks to these sinks and developing criteria for identifying the greatest opportunities for increasing these sinks;
Assessing the range of existing estimates for ecosystem-wide carbon in Canada’s Boreal Forest, where is this carbon located, the drivers that could lead to its release, and the range of estimates for potential carbon loss from various drivers;
Establishing reliable estimates for potential soil carbon sequestration in agricultural soil sinks in the United States, identifying factors that account for the range in existing estimates and creating criteria for the identification of geographic areas of opportunity for accelerating the adoption of climate-mitigating practices;
Analyzing carbon removal potential for these ECDR pathways including volumes needed to meet climate goals, costs, benefits and drawbacks, and barriers and opportunities;
Organizing and hosting a workshop of internal and external experts to discuss and seek feedback on the results of the analysis;
Developing a policy and implementation roadmap for NRDC to help speed deployment of ECDR in the identified regions, including short- and medium-term opportunities, in close collaboration with NRDC legal, policy, and science staff;
Identifying and assessing political and societal barriers to deployment.
The Climate Change and Ecosystem Ecology Science Fellow is supported by NRDC’s Science Center and its Science Fellows program, which is a key element of the Science Center’s mission to enhance NRDC’s scientific capabilities and provide resources and support for policy and advocacy work. The Science Fellows program provides young scientists interested in working in the science, policy and advocacy arena with professional experience and on-the-job training; it is an excellent opportunity to refine existing skills and build new ones, develop professionally, publish work, and gain important competencies.
The Fellow will be based in our San Francisco, CA office (preferred) or our Washington, D.C. or New York, NY offices.
Responsibilities
The Fellow’s core responsibilities will include:
Reviewing and assessing existing, peer-reviewed literature and datasets related to:
Forest ECDR in the United States, Canada’s Boreal Forest, and the temperate rain forests of Chile and
Agricultural soils in the United States;
Conducting a gap analysis of where additional data and information are needed and develop strategies for producing or obtaining it;
Drafting a report of analytical findings;
Developing and hosting an expert workshop to present and seek feedback on the findings and producing a report based on the input received at that workshop;
Creating a technical and policy roadmap for how NRDC can advance forestry- and agriculture-based ECDR in the U.S. (forestry and ag), Canada (forestry), and Latin America (forestry).
Qualifications
The following qualifications are required:
A doctoral degree in ecosystems ecology, forest carbon science, soil science, or a related field, and familiarity with natural climate solutions and associated literature. The ideal candidate would have already completed one post-doctoral position on these subjects. A candidate with a Master’s degree and relevant academic and/or work experience may also be considered.
Expertise in land-based carbon sequestration and ecosystem functioning and a desire to bring to bear that expertise on public policy.
Deep understanding of scientific methods and processes and ability to provide thorough assessments of current scientific research relevant to core job functions.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Comfort with public speaking.
Ability to work with various stakeholders, including other NGOs, government employees and officials, scientists, industry employees, and members of the community.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
The following qualifications are desired:
Expertise in interpreting and analyzing carbon sequestration data.
Familiarity with data modeling, design, and interpretation.
Experience with environmental policy analysis or advocacy.
Media training and/or experience giving media interviews.
NRDC is committed to workplace diversity and inclusion. We are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity and expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a pleasant working environment. Salary is based on a nonprofit scale and commensurate with experience. Consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
To apply, please visit www.nrdc.org/careers and upload your resume and cover letter through our online portal. We would like you to upload any additional papers or project work that you think would showcase your abilities. Please no phone calls, emails, faxes or in-person resume drop-offs. Please reference where you saw this posting. NRDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
If you are having technical difficulty while applying, please reach out to Customer Care by dialing 1-800-889-4422 .
For further information about NRDC, please visit www.nrdc.org
Job Summary
AECOM is actively seeking a Project Manager specializing in the assessment and permitting of pipeline and midstream facilities, with a focus on FERC-regulated pipelines for immediate employment. The primary work location is Conshohocken but for this position the employee could also sit in Mechanicsburg or Pittsburgh, PA.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Biology, Environmental Planning, Natural/Biological Resource Management or other related field
6+ years of full time work experience in the energy field focused on Impact Assessment and Permitting (IAP), FERC NEPA process, natural resources surveys, USACE jurisdictional determinations, water resources management, and/or cultural resources management and tribal engagement.
Knowledge of FERC requirements and related experience with preparing FERC Section 7(c) resource reports and pre-filing process, environmental permitting, NEPA, relevant environmental regulations and processes, and related environmental considerations
Strong, current and recent experience with major pipeline/midstream and integrated O&G companies providing capital project development and O&M project management services
Demonstrated leadership in proposal development and successful pursuit of competitive bids
Experience with the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Section 404/401 permitting processes and State NPDES requirements and permitting processes, including wetland/waters of the US permitting, mitigation, and restoration
Experience working in a fast-paced consulting environment, managing and mentoring staff
High degree of self-motivation and the ability to work independently with limited supervision, as well as in a collaborative team environment
Demonstrated ability to manage projects to scope, schedule, and budget
Organizational management skills and ability to delegate, multi-task and perform detail-oriented work
Position requires that the candidate must be able to travel for agency/client meetings as well as field work kick-off and auditing as required
Due to the nature of the client contract, US Citizenship is required
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in relevant field is preferred
Prefer candidates with 12+ years full time work experience in related field, focused on environmental permitting, NEPA process, natural resources management, water resources management, and/or cultural resources management consulting industry
Strong experience with client relationship building, leading, and delivering environmental/cultural resource permitting services, including ability to manage projects, interdisciplinary teams, and workload, as well as interface with clients
Established client relationships with ability to market and win work successfully and effectively for the team, office and region as related to the O&G pipeline and midstream sector
MS Project experience
Pipeline and facility impact assessment and permitting experience
Possession of any of the following certification(s): PMP, PWS, PE, etc. is highly desirable
What We Offer
When you join AECOM, you become part of a company that is pioneering the future . Our teams around the world are involved in some of the most cutting-edge and innovative projects and programs of our time, addressing the big challenges of today and shaping the built environment for generations to come. We ensure a workplace that encourages growth, flexibility and creativity, as well as a company culture that champions inclusion, diversity and overall employee well-being through programs supported by company leadership. Our core values define who we are, how we act and what we aspire to, which comes down to not only delivering a better world , but working to “make amazing happen” in each neighborhood, community and city we touch. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
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Aug 06, 2019
Full time
Job Summary
AECOM is actively seeking a Project Manager specializing in the assessment and permitting of pipeline and midstream facilities, with a focus on FERC-regulated pipelines for immediate employment. The primary work location is Conshohocken but for this position the employee could also sit in Mechanicsburg or Pittsburgh, PA.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Biology, Environmental Planning, Natural/Biological Resource Management or other related field
6+ years of full time work experience in the energy field focused on Impact Assessment and Permitting (IAP), FERC NEPA process, natural resources surveys, USACE jurisdictional determinations, water resources management, and/or cultural resources management and tribal engagement.
Knowledge of FERC requirements and related experience with preparing FERC Section 7(c) resource reports and pre-filing process, environmental permitting, NEPA, relevant environmental regulations and processes, and related environmental considerations
Strong, current and recent experience with major pipeline/midstream and integrated O&G companies providing capital project development and O&M project management services
Demonstrated leadership in proposal development and successful pursuit of competitive bids
Experience with the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Section 404/401 permitting processes and State NPDES requirements and permitting processes, including wetland/waters of the US permitting, mitigation, and restoration
Experience working in a fast-paced consulting environment, managing and mentoring staff
High degree of self-motivation and the ability to work independently with limited supervision, as well as in a collaborative team environment
Demonstrated ability to manage projects to scope, schedule, and budget
Organizational management skills and ability to delegate, multi-task and perform detail-oriented work
Position requires that the candidate must be able to travel for agency/client meetings as well as field work kick-off and auditing as required
Due to the nature of the client contract, US Citizenship is required
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in relevant field is preferred
Prefer candidates with 12+ years full time work experience in related field, focused on environmental permitting, NEPA process, natural resources management, water resources management, and/or cultural resources management consulting industry
Strong experience with client relationship building, leading, and delivering environmental/cultural resource permitting services, including ability to manage projects, interdisciplinary teams, and workload, as well as interface with clients
Established client relationships with ability to market and win work successfully and effectively for the team, office and region as related to the O&G pipeline and midstream sector
MS Project experience
Pipeline and facility impact assessment and permitting experience
Possession of any of the following certification(s): PMP, PWS, PE, etc. is highly desirable
What We Offer
When you join AECOM, you become part of a company that is pioneering the future . Our teams around the world are involved in some of the most cutting-edge and innovative projects and programs of our time, addressing the big challenges of today and shaping the built environment for generations to come. We ensure a workplace that encourages growth, flexibility and creativity, as well as a company culture that champions inclusion, diversity and overall employee well-being through programs supported by company leadership. Our core values define who we are, how we act and what we aspire to, which comes down to not only delivering a better world , but working to “make amazing happen” in each neighborhood, community and city we touch. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
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Description
This part-time temporary Water Conservation Assistant is responsible for supporting implementation of the City's ten water conservation Best Management Practices (BMPs). Provides primary support for four BMPs, including the Youth Conservation Education program, "Green-Living" class series, Glendale Xeriscape Demonstration Garden, and Glendale Water Efficiency Program for commercial, industrial, and institutional customers.
Essential Functions
1. Assist in the implementation of the City's ten water conservation BMPs. Ensure that programs and activities are implemented within city and state policies, procedures, and guidelines. 2. Assist with the Youth Education Program by leading water- and energy-education presentations for schools and youth groups. 3. Assist with the Glendale Water Efficiency Program by conducting water efficiency assessments for city facilities and commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities. 4. Help with water waste investigations by conducting site visits, mailing educational resources, and maintaining documentation. 5. Assist with the Green-Living class series by marketing the series, staffing classes, and entering data from class surveys. 6. Assist with developing landscape water budgets for city facilities and parks, homeowner associations, and commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities. 7. Staff community outreach events and provide educational resources for the public. 8. Assist with maintaining the four-acre Glendale Xeriscape (low-water-use) Demonstration Garden, including updating the garden's plant and tool inventory, working with garden volunteers, and preparing the garden for tours and special events. 9. Conduct research and prepare reports for assigned programs. 10. Develop public outreach materials that promote conservation and sustainability. 11. Respond to public inquiries from citizens for information on conservation and sustainable living programs. 12. Maintain databases and records to analyze, prepare, and present data in written and oral presentations. Assist with monitoring and evaluating the success of the conservation programs. 13. Stay current on technologies and trends on water and energy conservation and sustainability by attending trainings, statewide water conservation information share meetings, and conferences. 14. Perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications & Special Requirements
Associate's degree in Environmental Sciences, Natural Resource Management, Education, Communications, Public Relations, Public Administration, or a related field and one year of experience in environmental education, public administration, or in any field that specializes in the management of natural resources. Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. Knowledge of: Water and energy conservation best management practices, especially in a desert environment Research methodology, analysis and interpretation, and database development and maintenance Methods of public information and education, outreach, and marketing Landscape and irrigation standards and practices related to water conservation Ability to: Speak effectively in public Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and written Work cooperatively with other departments, outside agencies, and the general public Operate a computer with skills in the following software applications: MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. GIS experience preferred, but not required. Special Requirements: Valid Arizona driver's license Must be available to work occasional evenings and/or Saturdays each month
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Aug 02, 2019
Temporary
Description
This part-time temporary Water Conservation Assistant is responsible for supporting implementation of the City's ten water conservation Best Management Practices (BMPs). Provides primary support for four BMPs, including the Youth Conservation Education program, "Green-Living" class series, Glendale Xeriscape Demonstration Garden, and Glendale Water Efficiency Program for commercial, industrial, and institutional customers.
Essential Functions
1. Assist in the implementation of the City's ten water conservation BMPs. Ensure that programs and activities are implemented within city and state policies, procedures, and guidelines. 2. Assist with the Youth Education Program by leading water- and energy-education presentations for schools and youth groups. 3. Assist with the Glendale Water Efficiency Program by conducting water efficiency assessments for city facilities and commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities. 4. Help with water waste investigations by conducting site visits, mailing educational resources, and maintaining documentation. 5. Assist with the Green-Living class series by marketing the series, staffing classes, and entering data from class surveys. 6. Assist with developing landscape water budgets for city facilities and parks, homeowner associations, and commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities. 7. Staff community outreach events and provide educational resources for the public. 8. Assist with maintaining the four-acre Glendale Xeriscape (low-water-use) Demonstration Garden, including updating the garden's plant and tool inventory, working with garden volunteers, and preparing the garden for tours and special events. 9. Conduct research and prepare reports for assigned programs. 10. Develop public outreach materials that promote conservation and sustainability. 11. Respond to public inquiries from citizens for information on conservation and sustainable living programs. 12. Maintain databases and records to analyze, prepare, and present data in written and oral presentations. Assist with monitoring and evaluating the success of the conservation programs. 13. Stay current on technologies and trends on water and energy conservation and sustainability by attending trainings, statewide water conservation information share meetings, and conferences. 14. Perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications & Special Requirements
Associate's degree in Environmental Sciences, Natural Resource Management, Education, Communications, Public Relations, Public Administration, or a related field and one year of experience in environmental education, public administration, or in any field that specializes in the management of natural resources. Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. Knowledge of: Water and energy conservation best management practices, especially in a desert environment Research methodology, analysis and interpretation, and database development and maintenance Methods of public information and education, outreach, and marketing Landscape and irrigation standards and practices related to water conservation Ability to: Speak effectively in public Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and written Work cooperatively with other departments, outside agencies, and the general public Operate a computer with skills in the following software applications: MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. GIS experience preferred, but not required. Special Requirements: Valid Arizona driver's license Must be available to work occasional evenings and/or Saturdays each month
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Job Description: No two career paths will ever look the same. At Leidos, we know the most talented and diverse IT and engineering professionals will always have a multitude of career choices; your time at Leidos will be a wise investment in your career and in yourself. Our Civil business is helping to modernize and manage infrastructure, systems and controls, and cybersecurity for civilian agencies and commercial clients around the globe. With core competencies in information technology, energy and environment, complex logistics, and specialized engineering, we solve technical challenges and implement newfound efficiencies on a number of programs! Protect yourself and your family, with the benefits of working for a world-class employer. When you join Leidos, you join a Fortune 500 company and one of Ethisphere Institute's "World's Most Ethical Companies" Leidos...We strive to make the complex clear Under the SERAS Contract, an Environmental Scientist, will support a Team that provides Air Monitoring and Sampling at Hazardous Waste Sites, Environmental Emergency Responses, Vapor Intrusion sites and other events or sites to ensure public health and safety To US EPA's Environmental Response Team (ERT). Environmental multimedia (liquid and solid) sampling is also possible using EPA, NIOSH, OSHA or ASTM methods. The right candidate will be groomed to lead small to medium sized projects independently. The candidate will be responsible for documenting all aspects of the work performed. Work may be performed under one of the following authorities: Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA), Oil Pollution Act (OPA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Clean Air Act (CAA), National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan (NCP), Presidential Decision Directives (PDD) 39, 62, and 63, National Response Framework (NRF), Robert T. Stafford Natural Disaster Act, Federal Emergency Management Act (FEMA) and other legislative acts. Response support will be provided to all ten EPA regions ranging from emergency, time-critical Removal actions, Homeland Security/Incident of National Significance (INS) to non-time critical Removal and Remedial actions. Primary Responsibilities The ideal candidate will be part of the team that supports our U.S. EPA client in two ways: equipment maintenance and on-site support. Initially, the candidate will maintain, troubleshoot, repair and calibrate air monitoring and sampling equipment. These tasks may be performed daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and/or on an annual basis. The candidate will maintain records and prepare clear and concise reports. As competency is demonstrated the candidate will operate and use air monitoring and sampling equipment during field events with potential hazardous materials exposure requiring higher Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) levels. The candidate may provide support for activities, may need to work on weekends or holidays for high profile projects and/or emergency responses. Some travel may be required with minimal advance notice. Under the SERAS Contract the selected candidate will support a Team that provides Air Monitoring and Sampling at Hazardous Waste Sites, Environmental Emergency Responses, Vapor Intrusion sites and other events or sites to ensure public health and safety. Basic Qualifications Bachelor's Degree or higher in the Physical, Earth or Computer Sciences. Two to three or more years of experience with environmental investigations. Experience with real-time air monitoring instrumentation or air sampling equipment. Strong written and oral communications skills. Ability to work in a Team atmosphere. Ability to travel 25% of the time, sometimes on short notice. Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of EPA, NIOSH and/or OSHA air sampling methods and/or experience with real-time air monitoring instrumentation. Current 40 Hour Hazwoper training in conformance with 40 CFR 1910.120. Some project management experience. Experience with EPA liquid and solid sampling methods and procedures. Experience with small electronic equipment and repair. Familiarity with electrical concepts. Strong computer skills with ability to understand computer Networks. Knowledge of SCRIBE and/or VIPER is a plus. This position requires successful completion of a government background check to access government facilities and systems. Work cannot begin on the contract without a fully adjudicated security clearance. If you are not a United States Citizen or Green Card holder, this check could take 12-18 months to complete.
Leidos is a Fortune 500® information technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world's toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and health markets. The company's 32,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $10.19 billion for the fiscal year ended December 28, 2018. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .
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Aug 01, 2019
Full time
Job Description: No two career paths will ever look the same. At Leidos, we know the most talented and diverse IT and engineering professionals will always have a multitude of career choices; your time at Leidos will be a wise investment in your career and in yourself. Our Civil business is helping to modernize and manage infrastructure, systems and controls, and cybersecurity for civilian agencies and commercial clients around the globe. With core competencies in information technology, energy and environment, complex logistics, and specialized engineering, we solve technical challenges and implement newfound efficiencies on a number of programs! Protect yourself and your family, with the benefits of working for a world-class employer. When you join Leidos, you join a Fortune 500 company and one of Ethisphere Institute's "World's Most Ethical Companies" Leidos...We strive to make the complex clear Under the SERAS Contract, an Environmental Scientist, will support a Team that provides Air Monitoring and Sampling at Hazardous Waste Sites, Environmental Emergency Responses, Vapor Intrusion sites and other events or sites to ensure public health and safety To US EPA's Environmental Response Team (ERT). Environmental multimedia (liquid and solid) sampling is also possible using EPA, NIOSH, OSHA or ASTM methods. The right candidate will be groomed to lead small to medium sized projects independently. The candidate will be responsible for documenting all aspects of the work performed. Work may be performed under one of the following authorities: Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA), Oil Pollution Act (OPA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Clean Air Act (CAA), National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan (NCP), Presidential Decision Directives (PDD) 39, 62, and 63, National Response Framework (NRF), Robert T. Stafford Natural Disaster Act, Federal Emergency Management Act (FEMA) and other legislative acts. Response support will be provided to all ten EPA regions ranging from emergency, time-critical Removal actions, Homeland Security/Incident of National Significance (INS) to non-time critical Removal and Remedial actions. Primary Responsibilities The ideal candidate will be part of the team that supports our U.S. EPA client in two ways: equipment maintenance and on-site support. Initially, the candidate will maintain, troubleshoot, repair and calibrate air monitoring and sampling equipment. These tasks may be performed daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and/or on an annual basis. The candidate will maintain records and prepare clear and concise reports. As competency is demonstrated the candidate will operate and use air monitoring and sampling equipment during field events with potential hazardous materials exposure requiring higher Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) levels. The candidate may provide support for activities, may need to work on weekends or holidays for high profile projects and/or emergency responses. Some travel may be required with minimal advance notice. Under the SERAS Contract the selected candidate will support a Team that provides Air Monitoring and Sampling at Hazardous Waste Sites, Environmental Emergency Responses, Vapor Intrusion sites and other events or sites to ensure public health and safety. Basic Qualifications Bachelor's Degree or higher in the Physical, Earth or Computer Sciences. Two to three or more years of experience with environmental investigations. Experience with real-time air monitoring instrumentation or air sampling equipment. Strong written and oral communications skills. Ability to work in a Team atmosphere. Ability to travel 25% of the time, sometimes on short notice. Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of EPA, NIOSH and/or OSHA air sampling methods and/or experience with real-time air monitoring instrumentation. Current 40 Hour Hazwoper training in conformance with 40 CFR 1910.120. Some project management experience. Experience with EPA liquid and solid sampling methods and procedures. Experience with small electronic equipment and repair. Familiarity with electrical concepts. Strong computer skills with ability to understand computer Networks. Knowledge of SCRIBE and/or VIPER is a plus. This position requires successful completion of a government background check to access government facilities and systems. Work cannot begin on the contract without a fully adjudicated security clearance. If you are not a United States Citizen or Green Card holder, this check could take 12-18 months to complete.
Leidos is a Fortune 500® information technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world's toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and health markets. The company's 32,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $10.19 billion for the fiscal year ended December 28, 2018. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .
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Glumac, A Tetra Tech Company, is a leader in Sustainable Design. Our mission is to engineer and commission “green buildings that work.”
We search for genuinely passionate people who thrive in collaborative environments, care deeply about sustainability and want to bring new engineering innovations to building projects. If you also embrace accomplishing this with a diverse team of passionate people, we encourage you to apply.
We are engineers for a sustainable future!
Job Functions and Responsibilities
Work side-by-side with our Chief Sustainability Strategist to lead or support multiple USGBC LEED green building certifications from the initial project charrette to plaque award.
Support Living Building Challenge, WELL, Fitwel, and Ecodistricts certifications for single and multiple building developments.
Develop and track sustainability strategies on projects in collaboration with our engineering, lighting, and commissioning staff.
Lead or contribute to Glumac education sessions.
Write or contribute to articles for our Sustainability Matters blog and industry publications.
Assist in the development of content for project proposals.
Reports to the Chief Sustainability Strategist
This position will support sustainability projects and initiatives across Glumac’s offices.
The successful candidate will have a growing proficiency in project management and communicating sustainability topics to clients, project teams, industry partners and the company.
As a Sustainability Strategist, the candidate will support client project goals and help to bring the most relevant, economically viable sustainability alternatives to project teams and our engineers.
We are seeking a passionate individual who enjoys advocating for sustainability inside and outside of the company. This includes leading or supporting education initiatives for our employees and helping to advance our Corporate Sustainability Reporting.
The Sustainability Strategist’s success will be measured by employee and business value to the firm. Relevant metrics include client feedback, project profitability, and employee engagement.
Job Expectations
The Sustainability Strategist should work to integrate sustainability into the fabric of the company by acting as a liaison to our clients, employees, and industry partners seeking to increase their sustainability initiatives. A successful candidate’s performance will be reviewed after a 90-day trial period.
Job Qualifications
Dynamic, passionate, and eager to learn
LEED AP BD+C or ID+C accreditation is mandatory
LFA, WELL, Fitwel and/or Ecodistricts accreditations are a bonus
Some experience utilizing LCA tools to analyze carbon impacts from building materials and systems is a bonus
Ability to clearly communicate in verbal and written form
Comfortable speaking in group situations
Bachelor’s Degree in architecture, urban planning, engineering, energy or environmental management, or construction
2-5 years in the A/E industry as a sustainability professional
Jul 31, 2019
Full time
Glumac, A Tetra Tech Company, is a leader in Sustainable Design. Our mission is to engineer and commission “green buildings that work.”
We search for genuinely passionate people who thrive in collaborative environments, care deeply about sustainability and want to bring new engineering innovations to building projects. If you also embrace accomplishing this with a diverse team of passionate people, we encourage you to apply.
We are engineers for a sustainable future!
Job Functions and Responsibilities
Work side-by-side with our Chief Sustainability Strategist to lead or support multiple USGBC LEED green building certifications from the initial project charrette to plaque award.
Support Living Building Challenge, WELL, Fitwel, and Ecodistricts certifications for single and multiple building developments.
Develop and track sustainability strategies on projects in collaboration with our engineering, lighting, and commissioning staff.
Lead or contribute to Glumac education sessions.
Write or contribute to articles for our Sustainability Matters blog and industry publications.
Assist in the development of content for project proposals.
Reports to the Chief Sustainability Strategist
This position will support sustainability projects and initiatives across Glumac’s offices.
The successful candidate will have a growing proficiency in project management and communicating sustainability topics to clients, project teams, industry partners and the company.
As a Sustainability Strategist, the candidate will support client project goals and help to bring the most relevant, economically viable sustainability alternatives to project teams and our engineers.
We are seeking a passionate individual who enjoys advocating for sustainability inside and outside of the company. This includes leading or supporting education initiatives for our employees and helping to advance our Corporate Sustainability Reporting.
The Sustainability Strategist’s success will be measured by employee and business value to the firm. Relevant metrics include client feedback, project profitability, and employee engagement.
Job Expectations
The Sustainability Strategist should work to integrate sustainability into the fabric of the company by acting as a liaison to our clients, employees, and industry partners seeking to increase their sustainability initiatives. A successful candidate’s performance will be reviewed after a 90-day trial period.
Job Qualifications
Dynamic, passionate, and eager to learn
LEED AP BD+C or ID+C accreditation is mandatory
LFA, WELL, Fitwel and/or Ecodistricts accreditations are a bonus
Some experience utilizing LCA tools to analyze carbon impacts from building materials and systems is a bonus
Ability to clearly communicate in verbal and written form
Comfortable speaking in group situations
Bachelor’s Degree in architecture, urban planning, engineering, energy or environmental management, or construction
2-5 years in the A/E industry as a sustainability professional
Tetra Tech, Inc.
Aiken, South Carolina, United States
Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Do you want to do meaningful work that improves quality of life? At Tetra Tech, you will work with high-performing teams who are passionate about using their expertise to find solutions to complex problems in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.
We are currently seeking an Assistant Environmental Scientist to join our growing company. Working in a positive team-focused atmosphere, you'll help Tetra Tech's Project Managers meet the needs of our diverse client base with environmental regulatory compliance needs based on accepted scientific principles and experience. The position will split its time between fieldwork and the office. The applicant must possess a strong desire to learn, have excellent communication skills, and be able to contribute effectively as a team member.
Fieldwork is primarily located in the Southeastern U.S. however, for the right candidate, opportunities for short-term projects may be available throughout the Country. Potential for the right candidate to be able to grow this position into a larger role.
Responsibilities:
Compile and produce sound and well-organized technical documents using a variety of computer software
This position requires a flexible schedule and the ability to mobilize to project locations and perform work during all weather conditions
Must be familiar with environmental permitting, Environmental regulations pertaining to resources and protected species, Habitat assessments, Plant identification, Wetlands flora and fauna, Jurisdictional delineations, and/or wildlife surveys
Coordinate and collect samples of diverse materials including, but not limited to:
Soil
sediment
water
vegetation
air and noise for various environmental tests related to investigation
analysis and construction projects
Requirements:
Associates or Bachelor’s degree in environmental, science, or ecology-related fields
0-5 years of related professional experience
Valid driver license and clean driving record
May be required to obtain health & safety certifications, industry-approved trainings, or project-specific certifications
Strong communication skills, effective technical writing and verbal communication abilities
Experience with wetland ecology and delineations, habitat assessment, and plant identification preferred
Regulatory and permitting experience (e.g., U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S.
Fish & Wildlife Service, State Stormwater Programs) is preferred
Experience with Windows-based software applications (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) is required, and proficiency with GIS is preferred
Abide by the project schedule and coordinate travel plans, vehicle and equipment needs, and multi-party collaboration in a timely and efficient manner
Observe and abide by policies and procedures outlined in project-specific health and safety plans and company Environmental Health and Safety Management policies and procedures
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Jul 31, 2019
Full time
Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Do you want to do meaningful work that improves quality of life? At Tetra Tech, you will work with high-performing teams who are passionate about using their expertise to find solutions to complex problems in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.
We are currently seeking an Assistant Environmental Scientist to join our growing company. Working in a positive team-focused atmosphere, you'll help Tetra Tech's Project Managers meet the needs of our diverse client base with environmental regulatory compliance needs based on accepted scientific principles and experience. The position will split its time between fieldwork and the office. The applicant must possess a strong desire to learn, have excellent communication skills, and be able to contribute effectively as a team member.
Fieldwork is primarily located in the Southeastern U.S. however, for the right candidate, opportunities for short-term projects may be available throughout the Country. Potential for the right candidate to be able to grow this position into a larger role.
Responsibilities:
Compile and produce sound and well-organized technical documents using a variety of computer software
This position requires a flexible schedule and the ability to mobilize to project locations and perform work during all weather conditions
Must be familiar with environmental permitting, Environmental regulations pertaining to resources and protected species, Habitat assessments, Plant identification, Wetlands flora and fauna, Jurisdictional delineations, and/or wildlife surveys
Coordinate and collect samples of diverse materials including, but not limited to:
Soil
sediment
water
vegetation
air and noise for various environmental tests related to investigation
analysis and construction projects
Requirements:
Associates or Bachelor’s degree in environmental, science, or ecology-related fields
0-5 years of related professional experience
Valid driver license and clean driving record
May be required to obtain health & safety certifications, industry-approved trainings, or project-specific certifications
Strong communication skills, effective technical writing and verbal communication abilities
Experience with wetland ecology and delineations, habitat assessment, and plant identification preferred
Regulatory and permitting experience (e.g., U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S.
Fish & Wildlife Service, State Stormwater Programs) is preferred
Experience with Windows-based software applications (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) is required, and proficiency with GIS is preferred
Abide by the project schedule and coordinate travel plans, vehicle and equipment needs, and multi-party collaboration in a timely and efficient manner
Observe and abide by policies and procedures outlined in project-specific health and safety plans and company Environmental Health and Safety Management policies and procedures
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The BlueGreen Alliance (BGA) seeks qualified candidates for the position of Colorado State Coordinator. BGA is a national partnership of America’s largest labor unions and most influential environmental organizations working to turn today’s biggest environmental challenges into our biggest economic and job‐creating opportunities. Together with 15 million members and supporters, we are a powerful, unified voice calling for good, family-sustaining jobs, a clean environment, and a thriving and fair American economy.
Job Summary: The BlueGreen Alliance is seeking a full-time Colorado State Coordinator, based in Denver, Colorado. The Coordinator spearheads the program and policy work of the BlueGreen Alliance in Colorado. The Coordinator identifies and works to implement projects around the state that will help build the clean energy economy, reduce emissions, create quality, family-sustaining jobs, and promote shared, sustainable prosperity programs. The Coordinator will also develop programs to educate and mobilize members to action; build long-term alliances to promote smart energy solutions; and work with union, environmental, and community partners to effectively support mutually agreed-upon policies. The Coordinator’s role is to organize, focus, and drive these collective efforts.
The Colorado Coordinator works closely with BGA staff, the Colorado-based BlueGreen Alliance steering committee, and Colorado BGA member organizations to develop and execute initiatives, campaigns and policy/legislative strategy. While principally focused on the state level, the Colorado BGA may also support federal clean energy initiatives. The Coordinator reports to the Colorado-based BGA steering committee and BGA’s West Coast Director.
This is a new grant funded full-time position that we are hoping to build into a permanent position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The Colorado Coordinator will help develop and implement the initiatives of the BlueGreen Alliance and the Colorado-based BGA partners to build the clean economy as well as increase collaborative efforts of labor and environmental organizations across a range of issues.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited, to:
Conduct outreach to labor and environmental organizations in order to build Colorado BGA membership and mutual understanding.
Coordinate research and outreach efforts to identify opportunities to invest in specific projects and programs that accelerate job growth and community economic development.
Coordinate BGA’s state policy initiatives, in collaboration with BGA’s West Coast staff and the Colorado state steering committee that promote the creation of high-quality jobs while growing the clean economy.
Educate partners, allies, and policymakers in the legislature and agencies on policies that create good jobs while addressing climate change issues.
Make public presentations and coordinate educational events.
Meet with communities of color, highly impacted communities, etc., and businesses to advance clean economy growth in collaboration with our partners.
Work with BGA research, communications, and policy departments to conduct policy analysis, and produce talking points, blogs, fact sheets, social media, and other content.
Other duties as required.
Skills & Qualifications:
Required
Experience with or strong knowledge of labor unions. Background on workforce issues is a plus.
Experience with environmental or environmental justice organizations, or strong knowledge of their issues.
Strong organizational skills and ability to work with partners and colleagues in multiple locations.
Excellent interpersonal skills and a strong orientation to building collaborative structures.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience speaking before groups.
An ability to travel to locations outside the Denver metro area as needed.
A deep commitment to the mission of the BlueGreen Alliance.
Preferred
Familiarity with or strong interest in clean energy, climate change, and other related issues.
Experience working on legislative and/or issue-based advocacy campaigns.
Experience in campaign-related policy development, including analyzing legislation and other policy tools, legislative outreach, and effective messaging.
A strong foundation in coordinating campaigns that involve multiple partners and stakeholders, including labor unions, environmental organizations, and supportive businesses.
Ability to juggle multiple issues and campaigns.
Other:
Flexible schedule and from time to time attend meetings before or after office hours.
Additional Information : Will consider either consultant contractor or employee. Periodic travel is required.
How to Apply : Submit cover letter, resume, writing sample, and three references to Jennifer Bakkom‐Gatzke (jenb@bluegreenalliance.org). Please write“Colorado State Coordinator” in the subject line. Position open until filled.
Women and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.
BlueGreen Alliance does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual or affectional preference, marital status, gender identity, or veteran status in the administration of employment policies, or in any other programs and activities.
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Jul 30, 2019
The BlueGreen Alliance (BGA) seeks qualified candidates for the position of Colorado State Coordinator. BGA is a national partnership of America’s largest labor unions and most influential environmental organizations working to turn today’s biggest environmental challenges into our biggest economic and job‐creating opportunities. Together with 15 million members and supporters, we are a powerful, unified voice calling for good, family-sustaining jobs, a clean environment, and a thriving and fair American economy.
Job Summary: The BlueGreen Alliance is seeking a full-time Colorado State Coordinator, based in Denver, Colorado. The Coordinator spearheads the program and policy work of the BlueGreen Alliance in Colorado. The Coordinator identifies and works to implement projects around the state that will help build the clean energy economy, reduce emissions, create quality, family-sustaining jobs, and promote shared, sustainable prosperity programs. The Coordinator will also develop programs to educate and mobilize members to action; build long-term alliances to promote smart energy solutions; and work with union, environmental, and community partners to effectively support mutually agreed-upon policies. The Coordinator’s role is to organize, focus, and drive these collective efforts.
The Colorado Coordinator works closely with BGA staff, the Colorado-based BlueGreen Alliance steering committee, and Colorado BGA member organizations to develop and execute initiatives, campaigns and policy/legislative strategy. While principally focused on the state level, the Colorado BGA may also support federal clean energy initiatives. The Coordinator reports to the Colorado-based BGA steering committee and BGA’s West Coast Director.
This is a new grant funded full-time position that we are hoping to build into a permanent position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The Colorado Coordinator will help develop and implement the initiatives of the BlueGreen Alliance and the Colorado-based BGA partners to build the clean economy as well as increase collaborative efforts of labor and environmental organizations across a range of issues.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited, to:
Conduct outreach to labor and environmental organizations in order to build Colorado BGA membership and mutual understanding.
Coordinate research and outreach efforts to identify opportunities to invest in specific projects and programs that accelerate job growth and community economic development.
Coordinate BGA’s state policy initiatives, in collaboration with BGA’s West Coast staff and the Colorado state steering committee that promote the creation of high-quality jobs while growing the clean economy.
Educate partners, allies, and policymakers in the legislature and agencies on policies that create good jobs while addressing climate change issues.
Make public presentations and coordinate educational events.
Meet with communities of color, highly impacted communities, etc., and businesses to advance clean economy growth in collaboration with our partners.
Work with BGA research, communications, and policy departments to conduct policy analysis, and produce talking points, blogs, fact sheets, social media, and other content.
Other duties as required.
Skills & Qualifications:
Required
Experience with or strong knowledge of labor unions. Background on workforce issues is a plus.
Experience with environmental or environmental justice organizations, or strong knowledge of their issues.
Strong organizational skills and ability to work with partners and colleagues in multiple locations.
Excellent interpersonal skills and a strong orientation to building collaborative structures.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience speaking before groups.
An ability to travel to locations outside the Denver metro area as needed.
A deep commitment to the mission of the BlueGreen Alliance.
Preferred
Familiarity with or strong interest in clean energy, climate change, and other related issues.
Experience working on legislative and/or issue-based advocacy campaigns.
Experience in campaign-related policy development, including analyzing legislation and other policy tools, legislative outreach, and effective messaging.
A strong foundation in coordinating campaigns that involve multiple partners and stakeholders, including labor unions, environmental organizations, and supportive businesses.
Ability to juggle multiple issues and campaigns.
Other:
Flexible schedule and from time to time attend meetings before or after office hours.
Additional Information : Will consider either consultant contractor or employee. Periodic travel is required.
How to Apply : Submit cover letter, resume, writing sample, and three references to Jennifer Bakkom‐Gatzke (jenb@bluegreenalliance.org). Please write“Colorado State Coordinator” in the subject line. Position open until filled.
Women and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.
BlueGreen Alliance does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual or affectional preference, marital status, gender identity, or veteran status in the administration of employment policies, or in any other programs and activities.
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Green Iowa AmeriCorps operates through the University of Northern Iowa’s Center for Energy and Environmental Education (UNI CEEE) in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Green Iowa is looking to recruit passionate and motivated individuals for an 11-month service experience beginning September 2019 in one of our service locations throughout Iowa!
As a member of our new and existing program sites, you will have the opportunity to create plans in conjunction with city officials, nonprofit leaders, school districts, and execute projects that will greatly impact the communities we serve. The leadership and empowerment experienced as part of our program will be like no other!
Green Iowa AmeriCorps consists of three branches: Energy & Community, Sustainable Schools and Land & Water Stewards. Each branch of our program will provide AmeriCorps members with the unique opportunity to enhance their professional development goals, cultivate community-wide relationships, and work toward making Iowa a more sustainable, eco-nomic state.
Energy & Community - members serve in a team based setting providing residential energy efficiency services to under-served populations, conducting environmental education, and engaging in community service projects.
Sustainable Schools -members serve in Iowa school districts as sustainability coordinators to reduce energy and waste, support teachers and students in environment education efforts, and create more outdoor, project-based learning opportunities.
Land & Water Stewards -members create environmental education and community programming related to clean water and land stewardship in conjunction with many local and state partners.
Program Benefits: Federal Loan Deferment, Health Coverage, Childcare Assistance, Training and Certification, Individualized Professional Development opportunities, Education stipend upon successful completion, Monthly Living stipend, Leadership experience, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Qualification, Interest Accrual Repayment
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Jul 24, 2019
Green Iowa AmeriCorps operates through the University of Northern Iowa’s Center for Energy and Environmental Education (UNI CEEE) in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Green Iowa is looking to recruit passionate and motivated individuals for an 11-month service experience beginning September 2019 in one of our service locations throughout Iowa!
As a member of our new and existing program sites, you will have the opportunity to create plans in conjunction with city officials, nonprofit leaders, school districts, and execute projects that will greatly impact the communities we serve. The leadership and empowerment experienced as part of our program will be like no other!
Green Iowa AmeriCorps consists of three branches: Energy & Community, Sustainable Schools and Land & Water Stewards. Each branch of our program will provide AmeriCorps members with the unique opportunity to enhance their professional development goals, cultivate community-wide relationships, and work toward making Iowa a more sustainable, eco-nomic state.
Energy & Community - members serve in a team based setting providing residential energy efficiency services to under-served populations, conducting environmental education, and engaging in community service projects.
Sustainable Schools -members serve in Iowa school districts as sustainability coordinators to reduce energy and waste, support teachers and students in environment education efforts, and create more outdoor, project-based learning opportunities.
Land & Water Stewards -members create environmental education and community programming related to clean water and land stewardship in conjunction with many local and state partners.
Program Benefits: Federal Loan Deferment, Health Coverage, Childcare Assistance, Training and Certification, Individualized Professional Development opportunities, Education stipend upon successful completion, Monthly Living stipend, Leadership experience, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Qualification, Interest Accrual Repayment
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Exelon Corporation
Dresden Generating Station, North Dresden Road, Morris, Illinois, USA
Description At Exelon, we've got a place for you! Join the nation's leading competitive energy provider, with one of the largest electricity generation portfolios and retail customer bases in the country. You will be part of a family of companies that strives for the highest standards of power generation, competitive energy sales, and energy delivery. Our team of outstanding professionals is focused on performance, thought leadership, innovation, and the power of ideas that come from a diverse and inclusive workforce. Exelon will provide you the tools and resources you need to design, build and enhance a successful career. We are also dedicated to motivating the success of our employees through competitive base salary, incentives, and health and retirement benefits. Join Exelon and share your passion at a forward-thinking Fortune 100 company. Establish yourself in a place where you can truly shine and create a brighter, more sustainable tomorrow. Energize your career at Exelon!
Exelon Generation has an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Environmental Chemist at our Dresden Nuclear Station in Morris, IL. (65 miles SW of Chicago, IL) PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION Direct and manage specific Environmental / Chemistry programs as assigned. It involves directing the environmental program, maintaining regulatory requirements, writing reports, managing special projects, training personnel, and participating in the GSEP and Duty rotation. This position will routinely function in a mentoring role and utilizes experience to function with minimal oversight. PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES - Direct and manage Environmental projects and programs which entails the review and analysis of plant data in comparison to NPDES permit requirements and state regulations, plant walkdowns, and leading troubleshooting plans. - Provide leadership and mentoring in responsibilities to support environmental awareness and communication with the site. This will include developing others as backup support and providing guidance on key projects. - Maintain Environmental Reports to Regulatory organizations and provide necessary updates to permits and station processes as required. - Manage the Chemical Control Program which includes plant walkdowns and coordination of program requirements. - Receive &#CD# provide Environmental related training, which includes preparing and delivering lesson plans and maintaining qualifications. Observe and participate in classroom training activities. - Participate in GSEP and duty rotations. Subject to call out as required in support of station requirements. POSITION SPECIFICATIONS Minimum: -4 year environmental sciences, chemistry or related degree and 6 years relevant experience or - Minimum of 10 years related experience and 5 years at the exempt level or -2 year environmental science or related degree and 8 years of environmental regulatory experience with 3 years and the exempt level Preferred: - Chemist / CE / Environmental Degree
-Direct and manage Radiological Environmental Monitoring Program (REMP), Offsite Dose Calculation Manual (ODCM), Meteorological Monitoring Tower (MET) programs which entails the review and analysis of Environmental data in comparison to ODCM requirements and Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).
- Provide leadership and mentoring in responsibilities to support environmental awareness and communication with the site. This will include developing others as backup support and providing guidance on key projects.
-Maintain Annual Radiological Release Effluent Reports (ARRER) and Annual Radiological Operating Report (AREOR) to organizations and provide necessary updates to permits and station processes as required. -Manage the Radiochemistry Counting Room equipment which includes oversight and coordination of program requirements. -Receive & provide REMP, ODCM and Radiochemistry related training, which includes preparing and delivering lesson plans and maintaining qualifications. Observe and participate in classroom training activities. -Participate in GSEP and duty rotations. Subject to call out as required in support of station requirements.
Qualifications
POSITION SCOPE - Individual contributor position. Direct, mentor, monitor, communicate and drive performance changes for environmental programs. Ensures department participation in training and GSEP. Directs and manages special projects. Participates in the Duty rotation. Exelon is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and employees or applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to: age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor EEO is the Law Poster
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Jul 24, 2019
Full time
Description At Exelon, we've got a place for you! Join the nation's leading competitive energy provider, with one of the largest electricity generation portfolios and retail customer bases in the country. You will be part of a family of companies that strives for the highest standards of power generation, competitive energy sales, and energy delivery. Our team of outstanding professionals is focused on performance, thought leadership, innovation, and the power of ideas that come from a diverse and inclusive workforce. Exelon will provide you the tools and resources you need to design, build and enhance a successful career. We are also dedicated to motivating the success of our employees through competitive base salary, incentives, and health and retirement benefits. Join Exelon and share your passion at a forward-thinking Fortune 100 company. Establish yourself in a place where you can truly shine and create a brighter, more sustainable tomorrow. Energize your career at Exelon!
Exelon Generation has an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Environmental Chemist at our Dresden Nuclear Station in Morris, IL. (65 miles SW of Chicago, IL) PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION Direct and manage specific Environmental / Chemistry programs as assigned. It involves directing the environmental program, maintaining regulatory requirements, writing reports, managing special projects, training personnel, and participating in the GSEP and Duty rotation. This position will routinely function in a mentoring role and utilizes experience to function with minimal oversight. PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES - Direct and manage Environmental projects and programs which entails the review and analysis of plant data in comparison to NPDES permit requirements and state regulations, plant walkdowns, and leading troubleshooting plans. - Provide leadership and mentoring in responsibilities to support environmental awareness and communication with the site. This will include developing others as backup support and providing guidance on key projects. - Maintain Environmental Reports to Regulatory organizations and provide necessary updates to permits and station processes as required. - Manage the Chemical Control Program which includes plant walkdowns and coordination of program requirements. - Receive &#CD# provide Environmental related training, which includes preparing and delivering lesson plans and maintaining qualifications. Observe and participate in classroom training activities. - Participate in GSEP and duty rotations. Subject to call out as required in support of station requirements. POSITION SPECIFICATIONS Minimum: -4 year environmental sciences, chemistry or related degree and 6 years relevant experience or - Minimum of 10 years related experience and 5 years at the exempt level or -2 year environmental science or related degree and 8 years of environmental regulatory experience with 3 years and the exempt level Preferred: - Chemist / CE / Environmental Degree
-Direct and manage Radiological Environmental Monitoring Program (REMP), Offsite Dose Calculation Manual (ODCM), Meteorological Monitoring Tower (MET) programs which entails the review and analysis of Environmental data in comparison to ODCM requirements and Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).
- Provide leadership and mentoring in responsibilities to support environmental awareness and communication with the site. This will include developing others as backup support and providing guidance on key projects.
-Maintain Annual Radiological Release Effluent Reports (ARRER) and Annual Radiological Operating Report (AREOR) to organizations and provide necessary updates to permits and station processes as required. -Manage the Radiochemistry Counting Room equipment which includes oversight and coordination of program requirements. -Receive & provide REMP, ODCM and Radiochemistry related training, which includes preparing and delivering lesson plans and maintaining qualifications. Observe and participate in classroom training activities. -Participate in GSEP and duty rotations. Subject to call out as required in support of station requirements.
Qualifications
POSITION SCOPE - Individual contributor position. Direct, mentor, monitor, communicate and drive performance changes for environmental programs. Ensures department participation in training and GSEP. Directs and manages special projects. Participates in the Duty rotation. Exelon is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and employees or applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to: age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor EEO is the Law Poster
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Purpose of the Job
In charge of Ecodesign for tenders & projects (T&P)
Feed the Environmental Management System (ISO14001) with ecodesign input and activities
Manage & improve environmental performance of products
Provide expertise on Life Cycle Assessment
Contribute to Ecodesign R&D and to expertise continuous improvement
Responsibilities:
Environmental Management System – ISO 14001 :
Propose Ecodesign yearly commitment and work plan
Propose and follow ecodesign dashboard for solutions/products
Contribute to EMS (Environmental Management System) and its processes
Realize compliance assessment
Ecodesign Referential :
Deploy and apply ecodesign referential in T&P (Tenders &Projects), R&D, Expertise activities
Tenders & Projects main missions
Ensure Ecodesign expertise for local platform, subsystems, tenders and projects
Perform Ecodesign activities on tenders (contractual and legal requirements analysis and positioning)
Prepare Ecodesign management plan and specifications (train or compo level)
Participate to design (train or compo level) in order to insure achievement of ecodesign commitments (Participate to relevant Design Reviews and Gate Reviews meetings, propose corrective actions and risk mitigation plan)
Realize and update Ecodesign studies until delivery of the last train Implement relevant Ecodesign R&D and CCN (Core Competency Network) results in projects
R&D main missions (if assigned to R&D missions)
Propose, lead and manage R&D actions in the context of product improvement and/or methodologies for Ecodesign within QCD (Quality Cost Delay) commitment
Provide expertise with LCA
Develop innovative methodologies to be applied as a standard in the design process of products and solutions.
Expertise continuous improvement main missions
Propose & Support Ecodesign managers and CCN (Core Competence Network) leader for updating and developing ecodesign referential
Propose & Support Ecodesign referent and CCN leader with continuous REX (Return of EXeprience) to improve the relevant methodologies
Report to Ecodesign Managers and CCN leader burning issues (technical or methodological)
Ensure training & awareness actions to non-Ecodesign people and/or to Ecodesign engineer
Performance Measurement/Key Performance Indicator's
Ecodesign activities on T&P. On Time Delivery
Ecodesign studies for R&D. On Time Delivery Customers satisfaction
Network & Links
Ecodesign community & CCNL (Core Competency Network Leader)
Ecodesign Platform DirectorTenders
Projects teamsSourcing & Purchasing
Engineering
EHS
Knowledge & Experience :
Ecodesign Engineer / Material Engineer with environmental competencies / Engineer generalist with material competencies
Experience in industry sector
International Standards and Regulation knowledge for environmental issues (hazardous substances, environmental communication, energy efficiency, end-of-life…) - knowledge of ISO14001v2015 is appreciated as well as auditor certification
Skills in environmental assessment (LCA, carbonfootprint…) and related tools (software: EIME, GaBi, ecotransit...)
Good communication skills, pro-activity, team working
English conversational/writing/reading advanced level mandatory
French conversational/reading advanced level is preferred
At Alstom Transport, we offer you the opportunity to unleash your potential and reinvent yourself. As a future employee, you will have a unique opportunity to drive our organization forward, while continuing to build your career and contribute to the expanding growth of the global railway industry. More information about Alstom can be found at: www.alstom.com
Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com
Jul 24, 2019
Full time
Purpose of the Job
In charge of Ecodesign for tenders & projects (T&P)
Feed the Environmental Management System (ISO14001) with ecodesign input and activities
Manage & improve environmental performance of products
Provide expertise on Life Cycle Assessment
Contribute to Ecodesign R&D and to expertise continuous improvement
Responsibilities:
Environmental Management System – ISO 14001 :
Propose Ecodesign yearly commitment and work plan
Propose and follow ecodesign dashboard for solutions/products
Contribute to EMS (Environmental Management System) and its processes
Realize compliance assessment
Ecodesign Referential :
Deploy and apply ecodesign referential in T&P (Tenders &Projects), R&D, Expertise activities
Tenders & Projects main missions
Ensure Ecodesign expertise for local platform, subsystems, tenders and projects
Perform Ecodesign activities on tenders (contractual and legal requirements analysis and positioning)
Prepare Ecodesign management plan and specifications (train or compo level)
Participate to design (train or compo level) in order to insure achievement of ecodesign commitments (Participate to relevant Design Reviews and Gate Reviews meetings, propose corrective actions and risk mitigation plan)
Realize and update Ecodesign studies until delivery of the last train Implement relevant Ecodesign R&D and CCN (Core Competency Network) results in projects
R&D main missions (if assigned to R&D missions)
Propose, lead and manage R&D actions in the context of product improvement and/or methodologies for Ecodesign within QCD (Quality Cost Delay) commitment
Provide expertise with LCA
Develop innovative methodologies to be applied as a standard in the design process of products and solutions.
Expertise continuous improvement main missions
Propose & Support Ecodesign managers and CCN (Core Competence Network) leader for updating and developing ecodesign referential
Propose & Support Ecodesign referent and CCN leader with continuous REX (Return of EXeprience) to improve the relevant methodologies
Report to Ecodesign Managers and CCN leader burning issues (technical or methodological)
Ensure training & awareness actions to non-Ecodesign people and/or to Ecodesign engineer
Performance Measurement/Key Performance Indicator's
Ecodesign activities on T&P. On Time Delivery
Ecodesign studies for R&D. On Time Delivery Customers satisfaction
Network & Links
Ecodesign community & CCNL (Core Competency Network Leader)
Ecodesign Platform DirectorTenders
Projects teamsSourcing & Purchasing
Engineering
EHS
Knowledge & Experience :
Ecodesign Engineer / Material Engineer with environmental competencies / Engineer generalist with material competencies
Experience in industry sector
International Standards and Regulation knowledge for environmental issues (hazardous substances, environmental communication, energy efficiency, end-of-life…) - knowledge of ISO14001v2015 is appreciated as well as auditor certification
Skills in environmental assessment (LCA, carbonfootprint…) and related tools (software: EIME, GaBi, ecotransit...)
Good communication skills, pro-activity, team working
English conversational/writing/reading advanced level mandatory
French conversational/reading advanced level is preferred
At Alstom Transport, we offer you the opportunity to unleash your potential and reinvent yourself. As a future employee, you will have a unique opportunity to drive our organization forward, while continuing to build your career and contribute to the expanding growth of the global railway industry. More information about Alstom can be found at: www.alstom.com
Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com
National Center for Appropriate Technology
Red Lodge, MT, USA
Name and location of host site : City of Red Lodge - Red Lodge, MT
Title : Sustainability Coordinator
Reports to : Energy Corps Program Director
Term of service: October 1, 2019 - August 28, 2020
Anticipated service schedule: 1700 hours over the course of service term. Roughly 40 hours per week. Occasional evening/weekend hours may be necessary.
Position Summary : The 2013 Red Lodge Growth Policy cites a policy under the Climate Protection section of demonstrating a commitment to environmental protection and sustainability. Infrastructure and city services goals in the Growth Policy include a commitment to recycling in municipal operations and mitigating light pollution affecting the night sky. Additionally, a baseline assessment of the City’s energy and carbon footprint was performed in 2017, and a group of local citizens convened to set reduction targets and create an action plan. The City of Red Lodge Energy Conservation Plan was completed and unanimously adopted by council in October of 2018.
The City believes there is a need to reduce energy costs for City buildings, as general fund revenues are stable while operating costs continue to escalate. Implementation of the Energy Conservation Plan also requires staff support. An Energy Corps member would greatly assist the City in reaching its short term goal of reducing carbon emissions to 10% below 2016 levels by year 2021, and long term goal of being 50% below 2016 levels by year 2040.
Specific Position Responsibilities :
Monitor energy usage and cost savings for electric vehicle charging stations, LED streetlights, LED in City Buildings, VFD installations, and City Facility energy upgrades.
Create Management Plans for all City Facility upgrades projects.
Implement additional energy projects to potentially include additional LED streetlight retrofits, solar array installation(s) for City buildings, Solarize program wrap-up, composting programs, and community bike-share programs.
Multi-faceted marketing for the electric vehicle charging stations, recycling activities, and completed energy projects. Provide public education by documenting and showcasing the benefits of all energy projects conducted by the City.
Complete the Community Greenhouse Gas Inventory and continue the implementation of the City Energy Conservation Plan.
Reflect plan and climate goals in the City’s Growth Policy and codes/ordinances.
Minimum Requirements :
Must be over 18 with a high school diploma or GED; a college degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, or Resource Conservation is strongly preferred
Relevant work or volunteer experience in Solar (PV), LED technology, and recycling operations is preferred
Sincere and demonstrated interest in environmental sustainability and energy conservation
Skilled public speaker and presenter
Proficiency with word processing, graphics, and strong spreadsheet or database capabilities are required
Geographic Information Software (GIS) knowledge, particularly ArcGIS, would be beneficial to this position
Attention to detail and responsible work habits as well as strong organizational and communication skills
Ability to establish and cultivate relationships with city officials and potential partners
Ability to thrive in a multiple-task environment
Ability to relate to people from diverse backgrounds, ranging from public officials to neighborhood residents
Ability to balance supervisor direction with being a self-starter
Must have a valid driver’s license and personal vehicle, mileage reimbursement will be provided for any work-related travel
Member will not have recurring access to vulnerable populations
Benefits: This Energy Corps position will receive the following benefits:
Opportunity to make a difference in a community
Green job training and professional development
Living allowance of $13,992 over term of service
An AmeriCorps Education Award of $6,095 upon successful completion of service
Health benefits and child care assistance if qualified
APPLICATION PROCESS: Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate can be identified. Early applications are encouraged and applications will be considered as they are received. All persons interested in being considered for the position must create an AmeriCorps account and apply. You can create an account and explore AmeriCorps opportunities at: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/login.do
NCAT values diversity and encourages minority and women applicants to apply. For additional information about NCAT please visit our website at www.ncat.org.It is NCAT’s policy and organizational philosophy to ensure that all of our employment practices, including recruitment and hiring, are administered for all individuals without regard to race, sex, creed, color, national origin, age, religion, marital or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or political affiliation.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Jul 11, 2019
Full time
Name and location of host site : City of Red Lodge - Red Lodge, MT
Title : Sustainability Coordinator
Reports to : Energy Corps Program Director
Term of service: October 1, 2019 - August 28, 2020
Anticipated service schedule: 1700 hours over the course of service term. Roughly 40 hours per week. Occasional evening/weekend hours may be necessary.
Position Summary : The 2013 Red Lodge Growth Policy cites a policy under the Climate Protection section of demonstrating a commitment to environmental protection and sustainability. Infrastructure and city services goals in the Growth Policy include a commitment to recycling in municipal operations and mitigating light pollution affecting the night sky. Additionally, a baseline assessment of the City’s energy and carbon footprint was performed in 2017, and a group of local citizens convened to set reduction targets and create an action plan. The City of Red Lodge Energy Conservation Plan was completed and unanimously adopted by council in October of 2018.
The City believes there is a need to reduce energy costs for City buildings, as general fund revenues are stable while operating costs continue to escalate. Implementation of the Energy Conservation Plan also requires staff support. An Energy Corps member would greatly assist the City in reaching its short term goal of reducing carbon emissions to 10% below 2016 levels by year 2021, and long term goal of being 50% below 2016 levels by year 2040.
Specific Position Responsibilities :
Monitor energy usage and cost savings for electric vehicle charging stations, LED streetlights, LED in City Buildings, VFD installations, and City Facility energy upgrades.
Create Management Plans for all City Facility upgrades projects.
Implement additional energy projects to potentially include additional LED streetlight retrofits, solar array installation(s) for City buildings, Solarize program wrap-up, composting programs, and community bike-share programs.
Multi-faceted marketing for the electric vehicle charging stations, recycling activities, and completed energy projects. Provide public education by documenting and showcasing the benefits of all energy projects conducted by the City.
Complete the Community Greenhouse Gas Inventory and continue the implementation of the City Energy Conservation Plan.
Reflect plan and climate goals in the City’s Growth Policy and codes/ordinances.
Minimum Requirements :
Must be over 18 with a high school diploma or GED; a college degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, or Resource Conservation is strongly preferred
Relevant work or volunteer experience in Solar (PV), LED technology, and recycling operations is preferred
Sincere and demonstrated interest in environmental sustainability and energy conservation
Skilled public speaker and presenter
Proficiency with word processing, graphics, and strong spreadsheet or database capabilities are required
Geographic Information Software (GIS) knowledge, particularly ArcGIS, would be beneficial to this position
Attention to detail and responsible work habits as well as strong organizational and communication skills
Ability to establish and cultivate relationships with city officials and potential partners
Ability to thrive in a multiple-task environment
Ability to relate to people from diverse backgrounds, ranging from public officials to neighborhood residents
Ability to balance supervisor direction with being a self-starter
Must have a valid driver’s license and personal vehicle, mileage reimbursement will be provided for any work-related travel
Member will not have recurring access to vulnerable populations
Benefits: This Energy Corps position will receive the following benefits:
Opportunity to make a difference in a community
Green job training and professional development
Living allowance of $13,992 over term of service
An AmeriCorps Education Award of $6,095 upon successful completion of service
Health benefits and child care assistance if qualified
APPLICATION PROCESS: Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate can be identified. Early applications are encouraged and applications will be considered as they are received. All persons interested in being considered for the position must create an AmeriCorps account and apply. You can create an account and explore AmeriCorps opportunities at: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/login.do
NCAT values diversity and encourages minority and women applicants to apply. For additional information about NCAT please visit our website at www.ncat.org.It is NCAT’s policy and organizational philosophy to ensure that all of our employment practices, including recruitment and hiring, are administered for all individuals without regard to race, sex, creed, color, national origin, age, religion, marital or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or political affiliation.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Earthjustice is the premier nonprofit environmental law organization. We take on the biggest, most precedent-setting cases across the country. We wield the power of law and the strength of partnership to protect people’s health; to preserve magnificent places and wildlife; to advance clean energy; and to combat climate change. We partner with thousands of groups, supporters, individuals and communities to engage the critical environmental issues of our time, and bring about positive change. We are here because the earth needs a good lawyer.
Founded in 1971, Earthjustice has a distinguished track record of achieving significant, lasting environmental protections. We achieve this by hiring people who share a passion for justice and a healthy environment. Our headquarters are in San Francisco with offices in Anchorage, Juneau, Los Angeles, Tallahassee, Miami, Honolulu, New York, Philadelphia, Denver, Seattle, Bozeman, Chicago, and Washington, DC.
The Program Associate works under the supervision of the Vice President of Litigation for Climate & Energy. This position requires a self‐starter who is able to work both collaboratively and independently and possesses strong interpersonal skills. The position requires excellent research, writing, and analytical skills, diplomacy and discretion, and the ability to adapt and think creatively. The Program Associate must be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and be highly detail‐oriented.
This position performs a variety of program and administrative tasks in support of the Climate & Energy litigation docket and advocacy campaigns. These tasks include but are not limited to: project management in a complex organization, research and analysis, writing and copy-editing, developing slide presentations, planning and facilitating meetings, assisting with communications, and executing a variety of tasks including scheduling, project coordination and other tasks as assigned. The position requires frequent interaction with staff members across the organization and external clients or partners from a variety of geographic areas and backgrounds. Some travel may be required. Responsibilities
Program Support (85%)
Support the Vice President of Litigation, Climate & Energy, in developing and monitoring projects underway as part of the Climate & Energy program.
Keep Vice President on top of deadlines, often “managing up.”
Convene and coordinate teams and workgroups from various departments, programs and regional offices, and create and maintain platforms for collaboration.
Research potential areas for engagement and the latest developments in the Climate & Energy space.
Research and prepare written program materials, including reports, papers, strategy memos, and other documents, as requested.
Assist in public presentations, draft power point presentations and talking points.
Assist in drafting strategic implementation and project plans, and track project deliverables.
Brainstorm, research, and draft external-facing communications on behalf of the Vice President of Litigation, Climate & Energy, and other relevant staff as needed.
Assist other departments in internal and external communications related to Earthjustice’s climate & energy work.
Attend events to help share information on the work of the Climate & Energy program, as requested.
Administer and participate in various cloud-based platforms for internal and external collaboration (such as Basecamp, Trello, etc.).
Run an internal program newsletter.
Administrative (15%)
Facilitate project meetings, status updates, and debriefings; manage meeting notes and related documentation to be stored electronically and on the intranet.
Assist in retreat and other meeting planning
Other duties, as assigned.
Qualifications
College degree; master’s degree a plus.
At least two years of experience in a related position.
Certification or experience in project management a plus.
Self-starter and initiative.
Outstanding organizational skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Focus on attention to detail, including the management of complex information.
Excellent ability to research and understand factual, scientific, technical, economic, historical, and policy aspects of issues and synthesize this knowledge in a coherent and non-technical fashion.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Commitment to environmental, energy and social justice issues; relevant experience a plus.
Ability to maintain confidences and confidential information.
Comfort with Microsoft Office Suite and standard business technology.
Flexibility to work in a team and independently with little supervision, asking questions as appropriate.
Ability to handle a diverse workload and multi-task as needed.
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.
Ability to manage up.
Ability to master and implement new technologies for the organization, e.g., setting up new platforms such as Basecamp.
Salary is based on experience. Salary range for Washington, DC location: $61,200 - $68,000 We offer a mission and employee-focused work environment and a competitive compensation package including excellent benefits. Earthjustice is an equal opportunity employer and highly values diversity. TO APPLY: Interested candidates should submit the following online via the Jobvite system:
Resume
Cover Letter
Writing Sample
Please, no phone calls, hard copies, or drop-ins. If you're having technical difficulties submitting your application, reach out to jobs@earthjustice.org
Earthjustice is driven by a passion for justice, partnership, and excellence. Our core values lead us to seek a broad range of perspectives and backgrounds to achieve our mission and to maintain an inclusive environment where all staff are valued and respected. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to employment practices that ensure that employees and applicants for employment are provided with equal opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other factor that is not related to the position.
For positions located within the City and County of San Francisco: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
For positions located within the City of Los Angeles: We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.
Jul 11, 2019
Full time
Earthjustice is the premier nonprofit environmental law organization. We take on the biggest, most precedent-setting cases across the country. We wield the power of law and the strength of partnership to protect people’s health; to preserve magnificent places and wildlife; to advance clean energy; and to combat climate change. We partner with thousands of groups, supporters, individuals and communities to engage the critical environmental issues of our time, and bring about positive change. We are here because the earth needs a good lawyer.
Founded in 1971, Earthjustice has a distinguished track record of achieving significant, lasting environmental protections. We achieve this by hiring people who share a passion for justice and a healthy environment. Our headquarters are in San Francisco with offices in Anchorage, Juneau, Los Angeles, Tallahassee, Miami, Honolulu, New York, Philadelphia, Denver, Seattle, Bozeman, Chicago, and Washington, DC.
The Program Associate works under the supervision of the Vice President of Litigation for Climate & Energy. This position requires a self‐starter who is able to work both collaboratively and independently and possesses strong interpersonal skills. The position requires excellent research, writing, and analytical skills, diplomacy and discretion, and the ability to adapt and think creatively. The Program Associate must be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and be highly detail‐oriented.
This position performs a variety of program and administrative tasks in support of the Climate & Energy litigation docket and advocacy campaigns. These tasks include but are not limited to: project management in a complex organization, research and analysis, writing and copy-editing, developing slide presentations, planning and facilitating meetings, assisting with communications, and executing a variety of tasks including scheduling, project coordination and other tasks as assigned. The position requires frequent interaction with staff members across the organization and external clients or partners from a variety of geographic areas and backgrounds. Some travel may be required. Responsibilities
Program Support (85%)
Support the Vice President of Litigation, Climate & Energy, in developing and monitoring projects underway as part of the Climate & Energy program.
Keep Vice President on top of deadlines, often “managing up.”
Convene and coordinate teams and workgroups from various departments, programs and regional offices, and create and maintain platforms for collaboration.
Research potential areas for engagement and the latest developments in the Climate & Energy space.
Research and prepare written program materials, including reports, papers, strategy memos, and other documents, as requested.
Assist in public presentations, draft power point presentations and talking points.
Assist in drafting strategic implementation and project plans, and track project deliverables.
Brainstorm, research, and draft external-facing communications on behalf of the Vice President of Litigation, Climate & Energy, and other relevant staff as needed.
Assist other departments in internal and external communications related to Earthjustice’s climate & energy work.
Attend events to help share information on the work of the Climate & Energy program, as requested.
Administer and participate in various cloud-based platforms for internal and external collaboration (such as Basecamp, Trello, etc.).
Run an internal program newsletter.
Administrative (15%)
Facilitate project meetings, status updates, and debriefings; manage meeting notes and related documentation to be stored electronically and on the intranet.
Assist in retreat and other meeting planning
Other duties, as assigned.
Qualifications
College degree; master’s degree a plus.
At least two years of experience in a related position.
Certification or experience in project management a plus.
Self-starter and initiative.
Outstanding organizational skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Focus on attention to detail, including the management of complex information.
Excellent ability to research and understand factual, scientific, technical, economic, historical, and policy aspects of issues and synthesize this knowledge in a coherent and non-technical fashion.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Commitment to environmental, energy and social justice issues; relevant experience a plus.
Ability to maintain confidences and confidential information.
Comfort with Microsoft Office Suite and standard business technology.
Flexibility to work in a team and independently with little supervision, asking questions as appropriate.
Ability to handle a diverse workload and multi-task as needed.
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.
Ability to manage up.
Ability to master and implement new technologies for the organization, e.g., setting up new platforms such as Basecamp.
Salary is based on experience. Salary range for Washington, DC location: $61,200 - $68,000 We offer a mission and employee-focused work environment and a competitive compensation package including excellent benefits. Earthjustice is an equal opportunity employer and highly values diversity. TO APPLY: Interested candidates should submit the following online via the Jobvite system:
Resume
Cover Letter
Writing Sample
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Earthjustice is driven by a passion for justice, partnership, and excellence. Our core values lead us to seek a broad range of perspectives and backgrounds to achieve our mission and to maintain an inclusive environment where all staff are valued and respected. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to employment practices that ensure that employees and applicants for employment are provided with equal opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other factor that is not related to the position.
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Description
Under general direction, plans, directs, coordinates and manages the administration and operational activities of the Office of Sustainability. This executive position reports to a Deputy County Executive and provides leadership in recommending strategies and implementing sustainability goals, policies, and objectives for the County. The Office of Sustainability (OOS) leads County sustainability and climate defense efforts. Link to the brochure (Download PDF reader) FILING PERIOD AND APPLICATION PROCEDURE The final filing date is Wednesday , July 17, 2019; it is critical to submit your application as soon as possible.
This recruitment requires the submission of an online application. No paper applications will be accepted . Applicants who are viewing this job announcement outside of our Santa Clara County website must go to www.sccjobs.org to apply. Computers are made available for applicants at the County Government Center, 70 West Hedding Street, 8th Floor, East wing, San Jose, CA, 95110 during normal business hours.
To qualify for this exceptional opportunity, applicants must:
Attach a Resume
Complete the online supplemental questionnaire
Submit a letter of interest explaining why you are the ideal candidate. (No more than 3 pages)
Include contact information for a minimum of three references.
It is important that you complete the supplemental process and include the additional information requested. It will be evaluated during the competitive review process. If you have any questions, please contact Quynh Truong, Executive Services at (408) 299-5701.
Typical Tasks
Plans, organizes, implements and directs County-wide energy, sustainability, water, and integrated pest management programs through subordinate managers in Sustainability and Integrated Pest Management (IPM);
Works closely with other County departments to integrate sustainability and climate defense considerations into all County activities, goods, services, and programs;
Makes administrative interpretations of pertinent City, County, State, and Federal laws, ordinances and regulations;
Prepares and recommends new and revised resolutions, strategies, initiatives, programs, policies, procedures, plans, rules, regulations, laws, and ordinances;
Develops a comprehensive County Sustainability Master Plan and manages annual updates;
Represents the County before Boards, Commissions, political bodies, news media and the general public;
Works closely with representatives from other local, state, and federal agencies as well as allied non-profits and other institutional stakeholders;
Appoints subordinate managers and evaluates their performance in achieving program and individual goals and objectives;
Develops and conducts public relations/community outreach programs to promote knowledge regarding Sustainability and IPM programs, objectives, ordinances, laws, and regulations;
May be assigned Disaster Service Worker duties, as assigned; and
Performs related duties and special projects as required.
Employment Standards
Considerable education, training and experience to demonstrate the ability to perform the above tasks and possession and application of the knowledge and abilities listed below. Training and Experience Note: The knowledge and abilities listed below would be acquired through the attainment of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Business, Finance, Public Administration, Environmental Law, Natural or Physical Sciences, Environmental or Sustainability Management, Urban Planning, or a related field,
AND
5 years of recent progressively responsible experience working in resource conservation, green building, sustainability, climate change mitigation and/or planning, energy/water conservation, or structural and non-production agriculture pest management, 2 years of which must include management of a Sustainability or IPM type program. Administrative experience handling complex programs and projects at a public agency is desirable. A Master's Degree in a related field may substitute for 1 year of general experience.
Knowledge of:
Principles of all phases of sustainability including, but not limited to resource conservation, green building, climate change, and energy and water conservation;
Principles of structural & non-production agriculture pest management including, but not limited to vertebrate, invertebrate and vegetative pest management using integrated methods including biological, cultural and, if necessary, chemical control;
Principles and practices of organization, administration and personnel management, employee relations, and effective public relations;
Principles and techniques of problem-solving and conflict resolution;
Practices and techniques of budget preparation, monitoring and control;
Legislative process at both the state and local levels, and the proceedings of federal legislation as they affect local programs;
Federal, State and local agencies and their roles in sustainability and IPM matters;
Applicable laws and regulations governing green building, energy efficiency, greenhouse gas reduction, renewable energy, Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) programming, California Public Utilities Commission proceedings, integrated pest management, and Community Energy programs;
General principles and techniques of public administration, organizational development, supervision and motivation of employees;
Principles and techniques of problem-solving and conflict resolution;
Effective management of fiscal resources including grant procurement, and budget administration;
Procurement of professional consultant services;
Contract administration;
Federal and State legislative processes, procedures and reporting requirements;
General principles and applications of modern information systems.
Ability to:
Effectively plan, prioritize, direct, coordinate, and manage staff and functions of a comprehensive sustainability and IPM program;
Prepare and administer the office's budget;
Establish and maintain effective, cooperative, and collaborative working relationships with other County departments/staff, and representatives from other local, state and federal regulatory programs;
Plan, motivate, supervise, train and evaluate the work of OOS departmental staff;
Coach and mentor staff and conduct succession planning activities;
Conduct effective public relations, outreach and information programs;
Deal effectively and constructively with members of policy boards, commissions, elected and appointed public officials and the general public in discussing sustainability and IPM problems;
Understand, interpret and apply provisions of federal, state and local legislation, rules and regulations pertinent to the administration of sustainability and IPM programs and policies;
Evaluate gaps in County strategies, initiatives, or programs that negatively impact sustainability and climate defense improvement and make corrective recommendations;
Effectively assist County departments to set performance goals, monitor, and make progress on goals that positively improve sustainability and climate defense;
Express ideas and communicate clearly, concisely and effectively in oral and written form;
Formulate and interpret strategic plans, mission statements, policies and procedures;
Prepare clear and comprehensive correspondence and reports;
Evaluate emergency situations and respond decisively and effectively;
Maintain necessary professional registrations and certificates;
Identify new developments and emerging challenges in the field of Sustainability and IPM;
Supervise staff engaged in research, analysis and evaluation of data; respond to and make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors, Board Committees or Commissions.
Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com
Jul 09, 2019
Description
Under general direction, plans, directs, coordinates and manages the administration and operational activities of the Office of Sustainability. This executive position reports to a Deputy County Executive and provides leadership in recommending strategies and implementing sustainability goals, policies, and objectives for the County. The Office of Sustainability (OOS) leads County sustainability and climate defense efforts. Link to the brochure (Download PDF reader) FILING PERIOD AND APPLICATION PROCEDURE The final filing date is Wednesday , July 17, 2019; it is critical to submit your application as soon as possible.
This recruitment requires the submission of an online application. No paper applications will be accepted . Applicants who are viewing this job announcement outside of our Santa Clara County website must go to www.sccjobs.org to apply. Computers are made available for applicants at the County Government Center, 70 West Hedding Street, 8th Floor, East wing, San Jose, CA, 95110 during normal business hours.
To qualify for this exceptional opportunity, applicants must:
Attach a Resume
Complete the online supplemental questionnaire
Submit a letter of interest explaining why you are the ideal candidate. (No more than 3 pages)
Include contact information for a minimum of three references.
It is important that you complete the supplemental process and include the additional information requested. It will be evaluated during the competitive review process. If you have any questions, please contact Quynh Truong, Executive Services at (408) 299-5701.
Typical Tasks
Plans, organizes, implements and directs County-wide energy, sustainability, water, and integrated pest management programs through subordinate managers in Sustainability and Integrated Pest Management (IPM);
Works closely with other County departments to integrate sustainability and climate defense considerations into all County activities, goods, services, and programs;
Makes administrative interpretations of pertinent City, County, State, and Federal laws, ordinances and regulations;
Prepares and recommends new and revised resolutions, strategies, initiatives, programs, policies, procedures, plans, rules, regulations, laws, and ordinances;
Develops a comprehensive County Sustainability Master Plan and manages annual updates;
Represents the County before Boards, Commissions, political bodies, news media and the general public;
Works closely with representatives from other local, state, and federal agencies as well as allied non-profits and other institutional stakeholders;
Appoints subordinate managers and evaluates their performance in achieving program and individual goals and objectives;
Develops and conducts public relations/community outreach programs to promote knowledge regarding Sustainability and IPM programs, objectives, ordinances, laws, and regulations;
May be assigned Disaster Service Worker duties, as assigned; and
Performs related duties and special projects as required.
Employment Standards
Considerable education, training and experience to demonstrate the ability to perform the above tasks and possession and application of the knowledge and abilities listed below. Training and Experience Note: The knowledge and abilities listed below would be acquired through the attainment of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Business, Finance, Public Administration, Environmental Law, Natural or Physical Sciences, Environmental or Sustainability Management, Urban Planning, or a related field,
AND
5 years of recent progressively responsible experience working in resource conservation, green building, sustainability, climate change mitigation and/or planning, energy/water conservation, or structural and non-production agriculture pest management, 2 years of which must include management of a Sustainability or IPM type program. Administrative experience handling complex programs and projects at a public agency is desirable. A Master's Degree in a related field may substitute for 1 year of general experience.
Knowledge of:
Principles of all phases of sustainability including, but not limited to resource conservation, green building, climate change, and energy and water conservation;
Principles of structural & non-production agriculture pest management including, but not limited to vertebrate, invertebrate and vegetative pest management using integrated methods including biological, cultural and, if necessary, chemical control;
Principles and practices of organization, administration and personnel management, employee relations, and effective public relations;
Principles and techniques of problem-solving and conflict resolution;
Practices and techniques of budget preparation, monitoring and control;
Legislative process at both the state and local levels, and the proceedings of federal legislation as they affect local programs;
Federal, State and local agencies and their roles in sustainability and IPM matters;
Applicable laws and regulations governing green building, energy efficiency, greenhouse gas reduction, renewable energy, Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) programming, California Public Utilities Commission proceedings, integrated pest management, and Community Energy programs;
General principles and techniques of public administration, organizational development, supervision and motivation of employees;
Principles and techniques of problem-solving and conflict resolution;
Effective management of fiscal resources including grant procurement, and budget administration;
Procurement of professional consultant services;
Contract administration;
Federal and State legislative processes, procedures and reporting requirements;
General principles and applications of modern information systems.
Ability to:
Effectively plan, prioritize, direct, coordinate, and manage staff and functions of a comprehensive sustainability and IPM program;
Prepare and administer the office's budget;
Establish and maintain effective, cooperative, and collaborative working relationships with other County departments/staff, and representatives from other local, state and federal regulatory programs;
Plan, motivate, supervise, train and evaluate the work of OOS departmental staff;
Coach and mentor staff and conduct succession planning activities;
Conduct effective public relations, outreach and information programs;
Deal effectively and constructively with members of policy boards, commissions, elected and appointed public officials and the general public in discussing sustainability and IPM problems;
Understand, interpret and apply provisions of federal, state and local legislation, rules and regulations pertinent to the administration of sustainability and IPM programs and policies;
Evaluate gaps in County strategies, initiatives, or programs that negatively impact sustainability and climate defense improvement and make corrective recommendations;
Effectively assist County departments to set performance goals, monitor, and make progress on goals that positively improve sustainability and climate defense;
Express ideas and communicate clearly, concisely and effectively in oral and written form;
Formulate and interpret strategic plans, mission statements, policies and procedures;
Prepare clear and comprehensive correspondence and reports;
Evaluate emergency situations and respond decisively and effectively;
Maintain necessary professional registrations and certificates;
Identify new developments and emerging challenges in the field of Sustainability and IPM;
Supervise staff engaged in research, analysis and evaluation of data; respond to and make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors, Board Committees or Commissions.
Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com
