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Position Description The Sustainability Coordinator is responsible for integrating sustainability principles and goals into all projects and programs for the City of Edina. Essential Functions Create, lead and manage change to ensure conservation and sustainability is emphasized as a part of Edina's culture and standard operating procedures. Develop annual work plan with measurable goals for environmental, sustainability and resiliency activities. Create ambitious policies and programs, starting at a manageable scale. Report on performance management metrics related to the City's conservation and sustainability programs and projects.                                                                                                    Serve as educational and expert liaison to the public, staff and elected and appointed officials. Serve as staff liaison to the Energy & Environment Commission by providing technical research and advice to members. Perform...

Summary Employee will serve as the Environmental Protection Specialist at the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, in Pittsburgh, PA. Learn more about this agency Responsibilities Duties include, but may not be limited to the following: Utilize environmental management automated systems to assess program planning and implementation to assure compliance with environmental laws and regulation. Lead facility self-assessments inspections and other environmental investigations. Schedule and lead environmental audits to identify and evaluate program implementation and compliance. Develop and implement environmental policies, procedures and systems. Implement environmental technical standards, guidelines, policies and formal regulations that meet all appropriate requirements. Advise senior level management officials on environmental programs and recommend changes in the design of facility work programs. Evaluate and determine casual factors contributing to accidents...

American Conservation Experience – Pacific West Region AmeriCorps Crew Membership – Fall 2020   Summary:   American Conservation Experience, a non-profit conservation corps, is currently seeking energetic, ambitious individuals to engage in national service as AmeriCorps members in a 14-week professional, outdoor skills-training opportunity. ACE intends to provide a meaningful service to regional communities and public lands by taking direct action through conservation of our valuable natural resources. Our mission is to introduce and prepare our AmeriCorps members for careers in resource management with ACE, within the conservation corps industry, or with public agencies such as California State Parks, USFS, National Park Service, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, the Bureau of Land Management, as well as many other local and non-profit land steward organizations. Start Date: September 14, 2020*      End Date: December 19, 2020 *A 450 HOUR (14-week)...

Fire Drill Fridays is an exciting collaboration between Greenpeace and Jane Fonda to raise attention about the need for climate action equal to the scale of the problem, communicate a sense of urgency, provide accessible information about the climate crisis to demystify it, help people overcome their apathy and despair, and inspire others to act by taking bold action alongside known and trusted cultural icons.   In just its first three months, Fire Drill Fridays  has  both ignited and tapped into the growing sense of urgency that something must be done - and it is clear that we are the ones who must do it. It is time for bold, broad, and courageous advocacy and activism.   Now that 2020 is here, we're ready to take the next step for Fire Drill Fridays to continue and become a national project bringing in activists from around the country. The Organizing Lead role is integral to the leadership team of FDF, leading the efforts of organizing and mobilizing hundreds of...

Summary This position is in the Office of Research and Development, Center for Environmental Measurement and Modeling, Watershed and Ecosystems Characterization Division, Watershed Management Branch.   If selected, you must work at the location stated in this announcement.   About the Office of Research and Development:   https://www.epa.gov/aboutepa/about-office-research-and-development-ord Learn more about this agency Responsibilities You will: Assist in the execution and analysis of experiments as a member of one or more research teams within the larger framework of ORD research projects; Assist in modifying, validating and applying methods to assess experimental endpoints; Provide information and advice on laboratory procedures and operations; Assist in implementing and adhering to Laboratory, Health and Safety and Quality Assurance and other system requirements; Attend technical and professional workshops, meetings, and symposia to maintain awareness...

Founded in 1886, American Water is the largest and most geographically diverse publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company. With headquarters in Camden, NJ, the company employs over 6,800 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and market-based drinking water, wastewater and other related services to an estimated 15 million people in 46 states.  To learn more about American Water and additional career opportunities, visit  www.amwater.com .   Primary Role Responsible for ensuring compliance with all environmental, health and safety regulations and requirements at the facility.  In addition, this technical position will provide trouble shooting and corrective action support to the project operations, maintenance and capital staff. Key Accountabilities Document, provide training and implement the Company’s Environmental, Health and Safety Policies.  Provide assistance in auditing and ensuring compliance with facility’s Load Program, utilization...

Overview The responsibility of this extremely important role is to provide visionary and cost-minded leadership to staff, community, and regional partners in implementing and operating a  Regional Wasteshed Plan  that includes a 40% waste diversion goal.   To learn more about our operations and our huge project of building a new landfill,  click here.  Details The ideal candidate has at least 10 years of broad and progressively responsible work experience in the area of landfill operations, composting, hazardous waste management, transfer station and/or recycling.  Ideally, we would prefer a candidate who has experience opening and closing a new landfill and one that is experienced in dealing with environmental impacts from an “unlined” landfill.   This position offers a unique opportunity for anyone who has a passion for waste management.  Our facility will be closing an existing landfill, opening a “modern” landfill, building a transfer station, beginning yard...

Summary This position is that of Environmental Engineer for the Great Plains Area Office of Environmental Health and Engineering, Division of Sanitation Facilities Construction, Indian Health Service, Minot District Office located in Minot, North Dakota. The purpose of this position is to assist in project development, design, construction, as-built development, and project training of individual and community water supply, wastewater disposal, and solid waste disposal facilities. Learn more about this agency Responsibilities This position will support the Federal Government's response efforts to COVID-19. Collecting and analyzing data on water distribution systems, water storage facilities, sewage collection and treatment infrastructure, and waste management systems for design of new construction or improvements to existing facilities. Performs duties concerned with the administration of contracts for sanitation facility construction; insuring construction...

Job Description The Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District is currently seeking an Environmental Health Specialist Senior. This position will be responsible for interpreting and applying environmental laws, regulations, policies and procedures in order to determine compliance and reduce risks to the public's health. In addition, primary responsibilities will include: performing periodic sanitary inspections of food services for the Food Safety Program (documenting violations and recommending corrective action), inspecting and permitting migrant labor camps, tourist establishments (including TES pools) and temporary food booths at festivals and fairs, investigating animal bites following established guidelines for confinement and quarantine of animals or testing for rabies and investigating/documenting public health complaints and enforcing compliance with regulations (sewage, food-borne illnesses, water). As well as, onsite sewage, alternative discharge and water services...

GROW WITH US As the largest 100% employee-owned company in the resource recovery industry, Recology has a unique workplace culture that guides how we support employees, interact with our customers, service our communities, and care for our environment. We encourage Recology employees to  G.R.O.W. with Us  professionally and personally by: G iving back to our communities and our environment by volunteering time and resources R ecovering resources to achieve their best and highest use Exhibiting  O wnership in a company that does the right things for the right reasons, ensuring that our actions benefit the company, the communities we serve, and our environment. W orking together to develop camaraderie and facilitate collaboration. By demonstrating an inclusive attitude that values different backgrounds and ideas, we can get the job done. You can G.R.O.W. with Us by becoming our Waste Zero Specialist 1 THE ROLE Under close...

Tetra Tech is seeking an   Environmental Scientist or Engineer (Jr. Level)   to work in our   Newark, DE, Wheeling, WV, or Pittsburgh, PA   office to provide support on a variety of environmental projects, including emergency response with significant travel and on-call support. ALSO SEE  NEW  Environmental Scientist or Engineer (Mid Level)  position. This position will involve providing technical support in the areas of emergency response, removal assessment, and removal action. Members of the emergency response team are responsible for maintaining on-call readiness to handle emergency responses and provide remedial and restoration guidance/solutions to clients in the Mid-Atlantic United States. Members of the team are also responsible for the planning and oversight of operations and site health and safety. Work will include multi-media sampling, field audits and inspections, organizing and reviewing data, preparing reports, file reviews, collection of air monitoring...

Description Primary duties: Collects and records data; maintains monitors and ensures quality control on ambient air monitors in accordance with County, State, and Federal guidelines. Prepares written quality assurance plans for and written reports of the status of air monitoring system in accordance with the Iowa DNR and US EPA specifications. Observes and validates stack test results at major and minor sources; prepares summary reports; determines compliance with applicable emission limits; performs follow up action based on the test results. Participates in the development, implementation and review of rules, policies, methods, and techniques needed to achieve and maintain compliance with ambient air quality and air pollution control standards; assists in the development of administrative policy and code revisions; reviews current scientific literature and government regulation to stay informed of the latest trends, advancements and discoveries in air quality. Responds...

Summary This position is that of Environmental Engineer for the Great Plains Area Office of Environmental Health and Engineering, Division of Sanitation Facilities Construction, Indian Health Service, Pierre District, located in Martin, SD. The purpose of this position is to assist in project development, design, construction, as-build development, and project training of individual and community water supply, wastewater disposal and solid waste disposal facilities. Learn more about this agency Responsibilities This position will support the Federal Government's response efforts to COVID-19. Serves as the Project Engineer in the planning, design, and construction of sanitation facilities construction projects on assigned reservations. Acts as Contracting Officer's Representative for construction contracts to verify quantities, reporting and record keeping, construction safety, public relations, fiscal project integrity and warranty inspections. Responsible for...

We are seeking an  Environmental Technician   to provide support on various environmental projects in the Permian Basin of Texas and New Mexico. This person will be responsible for a wide variety of environmental field activities.    Candidate must be highly motivated; customer focused and work well in a team environment. Candidate must also have the ability to manage a heavy workload, travel and be on-call as needed.  Responsibilities include : • Soil sampling activities • Completion of detailed field notes, daily reports, forms and checklists. • Health and Safety assessments and audits of project sites and teams. • Quality, Health and Safety oversight of sub contractors. Qualifications : High School Diploma required; B.S. in Engineering, Geoscience or Environmental Science degree desirable.  40-hour OSHA training with Hazmat preferred or training will be provided. Experience in environmental consulting or related experience preferred.     Field work will primarily...

The Role Where you fit in The role is as a Global Environmental Projects Manager within the Environmental Products Trading Business (EPTB). You will be expected to manage a global portfolio of carbon credit generating projects. You will be working in a rapidly evolving business area, often in challenging regulatory and legal environments, requiring you to be agile and perform well under pressure. You will be a part of a global team of capable and motivated individuals and as such, will benefit from the ability to work and form relationships with a diverse set of individuals. What’s the role? The role is as a Global Environmental Projects Manager within the Environmental Products Trading Business (EPTB). You will be expected to manage a global portfolio of carbon credit generating projects. You will be working in a rapidly evolving business area, often in challenging regulatory and legal environments, requiring you to be agile and perform well under pressure. You will be...