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Energy Management Analyst        The City of Alexandria is located in northern Virginia and is bordered by the District of Columbia (Potomac River), Arlington and Fairfax counties. With a population of approximately 150,000 and a land area of 15.75 square miles, Alexandria is the seventh largest city in the Commonwealth of Virginia.  Alexandria has a charming waterfront and is a unique and historic place to live and work.  About one-quarter of the City's square miles have been designated as a national or local historic district.  We proudly embrace our rich history and seize the endless opportunities that lie ahead.  If you are interested in working for the vibrant City of Alexandria, we invite qualified candidates to apply for our   Energy Management Analyst   position. An Overview The Energy Management Analyst position is the City's principle energy and climate change action analyst that supports the City's   Eco-City Alexandria 2040   (Download PDF reader)   energy, climate change action, resiliency, and sustainability management programs, including: energy, greenhouse gas emission, utility use, and cost reduction efforts; and the processing and tracking of utility, energy, and fuel billing. The person serving in this position will apply expert data analysis, data visualization and reporting, and analysis communication skills to contribute to the City's   Eco-City Alexandria   environmental sustainability vision and goals supporting the efficiency, sustainability, and resiliency of the City's facilities and operations – including implementation of the City's   2019 Green Building Policy   and net-zero energy goals - and the delivery of programs to the Alexandria community. The person serving in this position will also take leadership roles and contribute substantially to the City's energy and climate change action outreach and communications to the Alexandria community and broader stakeholders. This position serves under the general supervision of the City's Energy Manager and will work closely with the City's Energy Manager, the energy management team, facility practitioners, capital programs professionals and green building engineers, sustainability coordinators, and numerous other City and community sustainability stakeholders to develop and execute our strategy and ensure accountability for our results.   What You Should Bring We are looking for a creative, entrepreneurial, agile, and multi-talented person with robust skills to perform ongoing data analysis and evaluation of City energy use, greenhouse gas emissions, and costs and develop and publish energy performance metrics. The successful person should have strong data collection, data management, and data analysis skills with emphasis in cutting-edge energy use analysis methodologies. In addition, the successful person should have capabilities and experience in processing and tracking utility, energy, and fuel billing, including utility bill accounting and auditing, rate structure optimization, and using energy data management software. Capabilities and experience with building energy use modeling; building energy performance measurement and labeling; energy project measurement and verification; energy use visualization, reporting or dashboard production; greenhouse gas emissions inventory development; or energy use and cost forecasting are desirable skills. Data analysis software experience, energy use analysis software experiencing, software programming experience, data reporting and visualization software experience, or geographical information system analysis experience is beneficial. Creative and effective communication skills to support energy, climate change action, resiliency, and sustainability outreach to the Alexandria community and broader stakeholders is very advantageous. The successful person is a self-starter who can thrive working independently and as a member of various organized or organic teams, and can work with a variety of stakeholders, including City and community stakeholders. Enthusiasm and passion for energy, climate change action, and sustainability issues is extremely advantageous.   The Opportunity – Examples of Work Coordinates with the City's Energy Manager, Energy Project Specialist, Utility Analyst, green building engineers, sustainability coordinators, and other City and community sustainability stakeholders in developing energy and utility management, climate change action, renewable energy, building and transportation electrification, resiliency, and related plans, processes, and procedures to effectively implement the City's Environmental Action Plan 2040 energy, climate change action, green building, and resiliency priorities; Manages and utilizes the City's energy management accounting and database system (ex. EnergyCAP) for utility invoice import, auditing, and payment; data collection, import, and export, data organization, quality control, and management; and energy-use and –cost reporting; Develops, produces and distributes reports on energy use, costs, and key performance indicators in standard formats as well as in response to ad-hoc information requests to City departments and other stakeholders, and provides training on reports as applicable; Develops energy benchmarking reports and coordinates energy performance disclosure efforts, and supports integration of energy performance and greenhouse gas emissions analyses into capital program and operating budget planning, and tracks project implementation, and performs analyses to support implementation of the City's 2019 Green Building Policy and net-zero energy performance standards;  Collects data and conducts accounting, analyses, and reporting for City and community greenhouse gas emissions inventory development using best practice protocols and tools (including ICLEI ClearPath or similar) and climate action planning efforts; Conducts research and supports the development and implementation of innovative and best practice community energy and climate action programs – ex. CPACE, SolSmart, electric vehicle programs, renewable energy purchasing, energy efficiency programs, benchmarking and disclosure, community choice aggregation, etc.     Assists in the development and implementation of Evaluation, Measurement, and Verification (EM&V) plans of energy management initiatives using IPMVP guidelines; Leads coordination of sustainability reporting to Global Covenant of Mayors, CDP, US DOE Better Buildings Challenge, ACEEE City Scorecard, LEED for Cities and Communities, and others as appropriate; Develops outreach and education material on energy, climate change action, greenhouse gas emissions, and resiliency for publishing to the City's website or community engagement opportunities; Conducts outreach and education on energy awareness, policies, and procedures for employees' and their behavior and interaction with building systems; and assists other staff members in preparing presentations for departments, City Manager's Office, City Council, and community meetings; Develops utility forecasts and budgets, and tracks utility expenditures, and manages utility and energy data export to EnergySTAR® Portfolio Manager and other tools for use in analysis and report; Develops and applies analytical, predictive, and simulation models, tools and software for energy-use and –cost analyses and performance management (e.g. operation energy use and costs), billing tariffs, commodity and fuel pricing, etc. and other emerging energy and utility topics including the identification of energy efficiency and energy reduction opportunities; Utilize interval energy use, building management system, occupancy, and weather and atmospheric data, provide advanced analysis to support building retro-commissioning projects and the optimization of facility operations;  Utilize building construction, interval energy use, and solar insolation data, perform advanced analysis to identify optimal locations for installation of solar photovoltaic renewable energy, battery, or microgrid systems; Perform analysis of City vehicular fleet performance and fuel use; perform community energy modeling, analysis, and mapping using geographic information system (GIS) technologies for energy efficiency and renewable policy and program development and evaluation; Coordinates with utility companies to resolve billing errors, establish utility service installation, communicate utility outages at City operations, etc. About the Department Our mission is to provide exceptional management of the City's real estate, property, and other support services for all our customers, internal and external, and to support community environmental sustainability. The Department of General Services staff strives to provide our customers with unmatched services by proactively managing the City's assets to support the delivery of services to the City of Alexandria, responding to service requests in a timely manner, listening to our customers, and ensuring that our customers are satisfied with the resolution. Minimum & Additional Requirements Four-year college degree in economics, engineering, applied mathematics, data science, statistics, environmental science/policy, business administration, public administration, architecture, urban planning, public policy, accounting, finance or related field and two years of experience in energy management analysis. Preferred Qualifications The preferred candidate will have good knowledge of energy, environmental, and sustainability principles, practices, and programs; good knowledge of energy management accounting and database software and systems; good knowledge of energy analysis tools and methodologies; good knowledge of utility and energy company billing processes, procedures, laws and codes; good knowledge of utility and energy company rate structures and billing methods; knowledge of clerical accounting, accounting theory, and budgeting applied to utility and energy billing; some knowledge of utility and energy markets and pricing; some knowledge of economic and statistical analysis methods, forecasting, computer modeling, simulation, data processing as applied to utility and energy use, costs, and billing; ability to maintain financial and statistical records and to prepare reports and statements; ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions; and the ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and courteously with employees and the public, orally and in writing. Notes Please consider providing a curated portfolio of data analysis, data visualization and reporting, and analysis communication work that demonstrates your capabilities according to the skills we seek in the Energy Management Analyst position. Please consider submitting examples which demonstrate your work in relationship to the various examples of work this position may be asked to complete. The Department of General Services (DGS) is a first response department and as such all DGS employees are deemed essential or emergency personnel and maybe required to report to work when the City government is open with liberal leave or closed during emergencies. This position requires the successful completion of pre-employment background checks including but not limited to a criminal background. Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com !

General Summary Support the Department of Public Works in their mission to provide professional public works services to manage natural and built systems, and foster community health, safety, and sustainability. The Department is seeking qualified candidates who are highly motivated and who strive for success by demonstrating Charlottesville's Core Values of Leadership, Trust, Creativity, Respect, and Excellence. The starting hiring amount is $16.51 to $21.88 an hour for this position. The Stormwater Technician performs a range of technical tasks related to the development and implementation of the City's Water Resources Protection Program (WRPP) and Stormwater Utility. This position assists with implementation of the City's Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit, conducts inspections and other field work related to the City's stormwater management program and stormwater drainage system, and provides technical support in maintaining the City's stormwater Geographic Information System (GIS).   Work is performed under the supervision of the Stormwater Utility Administrator. Primarily and most frequently the work done here is performed independently, with diverse functional areas and more specialization and ability to train others. Essential Responsibilities and Duties Collects, compiles, and analyzes data related to the MS4 permit; Prepares written material, charts, graphs, and graphics related to the MS4 permit; Conducts field work and inspections of stormwater drainage outfalls, illicit discharges, and stormwater management facilities related to MS4 permit requirements; Conducts inspections of municipal facilities for compliance with MS4 permit requirements; Performs and/or assists in inspections of stormwater drainage systems, may also include post-inspection data processing; Conducts construction and post-construction inspections of stormwater drainage rehabilitation, stormwater retrofit, and other capitol stormwater construction projects; Researches records of plats and property descriptions related to stormwater drainage easements; Updates the stormwater GIS database upon completion of stormwater construction projects, field mapping, and inspections; Completes field mapping of stormwater drainage infrastructure using Global Positioning System (GPS) technology; Assists in tasks required to implement the WRPP and Stormwater Utility; Performs related tasks as required. Education, Experience and Skills Minimum Qualifications:      - High school diploma or GED equivalent required.    - At least one year of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, in stormwater drainage and stormwater management facility construction, and/or in GIS and GPS is required. (If no work experience, two years of education may be substituted for one year of experience.)    - Possession of a valid appropriate driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia. Preferred Qualifications:    - Technical training in computer science with a specialization in GIS provided through a college or trade school preferred. Skills:  Working knowledge in some or all of the following areas:·         Federal, state, and municipal stormwater regulations;·         Data management skills;·         Technical writing skills        Ability to communicate ideas effectively, both orally and in writing·         Stormwater drainage construction methods, materials, and specifications;·         Conventional and innovative stormwater management principles, practices, and techniques;·         General knowledge of construction principles, practices, and techniques·         GIS principles, practices, and techniques;·         GPS field mapping principles, practices, and techniques. Physical Conditions & Work Contacts Work is primarily performed in a standard work environment. Exposure to conditions typical of active construction sites on an intermittent basis. The job may risk exposure to inclement weather, wet or humid conditions, uneven terrain, noise, fumes, dusts and pollen, animals/wildlife, and traffic. Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com !

Rainforest Trust   works with local communities and conservation leaders to save endangered species by protecting at-risk rainforests and tropical habitats through land purchase and the designation of protected areas. Click here, for the full job description of this position. The Chief Executive Officer   of Rainforest Trust reports to its Board of Directors and is ultimately responsible for managing all aspects of the organization. The key challenges for the new CEO include: Vision and strategy Lead Rainforest Trust Board and staff in developing a new strategic plan with clearly defined priorities, goals, funding expectations, and measures of success. Especially important will be to determine how best to identify opportunities for growth and scale, and to emphasize areas that have the greatest mission aligned impact. Once the plan is in place, the CEO will be expected to galvanize and coalesce staff, Board, and other stakeholders in ensuring its successful implementation. Development and donor engagement Cultivate and steward existing and new donors for Rainforest Trust. Serve personally as a dynamic and active fundraiser for the organization and ensure a strong and well-supported development team. Communications and public representation Champion Rainforest Trust’s vision, values, achievements, and potential to broad audiences, including donors, project partners, policymakers, and private sector leaders. Raise the profile of the organization and strengthen its messaging and media presence. Organizational leadership and management Serve as an inspiring, accessible, and supportive staff leader, promoting an organizational culture that attracts, retains, and motivates a diverse, highly talented team. Reinforce rigor, quality, clarity, and transparency of communication and decision-making. Promote constructive and collegial collaboration among departments. Ensure the organization’s fiscal sustainability and continue its record of disciplined, lean financial management. Following upon strategic planning, assess its structure, operations, policies, staffing, business model, and funding requirements and make adjustments as Isaacson, Miller – Page 6 appropriate. Strengthen and creatively leverage the use of technology in all aspects of the organization’s work. Ensure exceptional stewardship and hold to very high standards to ensure the integrity of the organization’s operations on behalf of its public trust. Partnerships Reinforce and extend Rainforest Trust’s partnerships with in-country NGOs and governments, helping organizations working at the community level to design and implement projects that are rigorous and will succeed and endure. Build productive collaborations, where appropriate, with other international conservation organizations in such engagements as the Key Biodiversity Areas (KBA) Partnership and the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Board relations Engage the Board in helping to set organizational vision and serving as ambassadors for Rainforest Trust. Keep Board members well informed and energized about the organization’s ongoing activities and provide them with concise information to exercise sound policy and fiduciary oversight. Reinforce the important role of Board members in helping to cultivate potential donors. Qualifications and Experience: For this pivotal CEO role, Rainforest Trust seeks a leader and spokesperson who is passionate about the organization’s mission and legacy, committed to its standards of excellence, and farsighted about its future potential. Rainforest Trust welcomes a CEO who is prepared to take calculated risks, will lead by example, and will make hard choices. At the same time, the organization requires an inspirational and diplomatic leader who will motivate, support, and coalesce staff, encourage a culture of transparency, and will ensure an operationally high-performing and fiscally strong organization. The CEO must be sufficiently knowledgeable about wildlife conservation and land protection to be a highly credible representative of Rainforest Trust with its partners and donors worldwide. An ideal candidate for the CEO position at Rainforest Trust will bring many of the following professional experiences and personal attributes: 15+ years of work experience, ideally in wildlife conservation. Experience working on-the-ground outside the U.S. preferred. Experience negotiating land purchases or designations would be a distinct asset. Record of senior leadership and effective management within a complex organization. Experience managing growth and change. Proven business acumen, including discipline and focus in setting priorities and meeting or exceeding goals. Strengths in recruiting, developing, motivating, and retaining high-potential staff. Fundraising skills. Ideally significant experience raising funds from a variety of sources, especially individuals and private foundations. Without question, an enthusiasm for fundraising and willingness to be actively engaged in development. Very strong communication and presentation skills, including in public speaking. A keen sense of marketing. Experience with media, including social media, would be an advantage. Track record of building and participating in successful cross-sector partnerships. Experience working with or reporting to a volunteer board would be an advantage. Demonstrated commitment to and experience in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. An outgoing, open personality. Authenticity and approachability. The ability to connect with people at all levels, across cultures and communities. Entrepreneurial spirit and drive. High integrity, gracious self-confidence, and good humor. B.A. required; relevant postgraduate degree strongly preferred. Willingness to travel internationally as much as 30-50% of the time, to field locations, to meet with donors, and to otherwise represent the organization. How to Apply: Inquiries, nominations/referrals, and applications (including resumes and 1-3-page letters of interest responding to the objectives outlined above) should be sent electronically to: Karen Wilcox and Tatiana Oberkoetter Isaacson, Miller 263 Summer Street Boston, MA 02210 1-888-873-6989 www.imsearch.com/7259 Applications will be held in strict confidence. In the administration of its employment policies and practices, Rainforest Trust does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, personal appearance, family responsibilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, veteran status, matriculation, political affiliation or genetic information. Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com !

Job Summary The EHS Specialist will be responsible for collaborating with site-level operations teams in order to define and execute EHS policies and ensure compliance to all applicable local and regional regulations. The individual will lead continuous improvement initiatives to improve the local EHS program for all divisions present on campus. The EHS Specialist acts as the primary point of contact to Executive management providing reports and strategic direction. The EHS Specialist will also be the primary liaison with authorities’ representatives. Responsibilities Develop, implement, monitor and review the EHS program, requirements and initiatives Provide day to day technical advices, coaching and support to campus personnel Develop and implement EHS training programs across the site Manage the workers compensation and injury management processes Assist in the identification of possible EHS losses; evaluating the risk in such loss exposure; support the development and implementing a plan to correct or prevent a loss and audit the plan to ensure its effectiveness Lead the Emergency Response Team Ensure inspections by regulatory agencies are coordinated and deficiencies minimized and corrected Coordinate with Management on facility deficiencies and monthly safety inspections Maintain all logs and documentation associated with permits and regulatory requirements Ensure that contractor personnel working on the property are in compliance with Liebherr policies and safety requirements Identify, apply and maintain relevant environmental permits Maintain working relationships with Regulatory Agencies Lead the site Safety Committee Provide advice, assist, and audit line management to ensure that effective EHS is implemented and effective Support site Base Risk Assessments Liaise with LME to implement strategic directives Competencies Education and Experience Bachelor's degree or higher in Safety & Health, Environmental Science or a related field or any combination of experience and education required.  Minimum 1 to 3 years of increasing responsibilities in safety and/or environmental programs in manufacturing, production or service operations. Ability to analyze data to determine compliance with regulatory requirements Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Outlook, SharePoint, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) Demonstrate ability to manage projects efficiently Ability to promote a safe and healthful work environment; Looks for ways to improve and promote safety. Demonstrate ability to build trust and confidence with the operations teams and influence change through providing comprehensive risk assessments and safety data analysis Strong communication skills Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor personnel well as operations Specialists. Knowledge of OSHA, MSHA, NFPA (National Fire Protection Association), ANSI, Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), EPA standards and any other relevant regulations. Knowledge of ISO 45001, ISO 31000 Knowledge of Ergonomics Ability to manage industrial hygiene program and Environmental sampling requirements. Travel domestically and internationally up to 15% of the time Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver license and passport. Ability to work at heights Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com !

Job Summary * This role can be located in Glen Allen, Virginia or Cayce, South Carolina. This position has responsibility for environmental compliance, permitting and oversight.  Provides technical direction and oversight to junior staff and contractors/consultants.  The primary focus is air, however work may involve other environmental media and training.  Technical complexity of work is medium to high. Job duties include : High-level understanding of state/federal air emissions inventories, operational parametric monitoring, recordkeeping and reporting requirements. Develops, implements, coordinates complex air quality programs and projects. Writes and edits scientific reports, suitable for submission to regulatory agencies. Coordinates and leads complex environmental permitting activities.   Provides regulatory and scientific expertise, advice, guidance, and intrepretation to ensure or improve compliance with all regulatory and voluntary Greenhouse Gas, Carbon, and Methane reduction requirements/initiatives. Prepares and submits correspondence, reports, and testimonies to regulatory agencies. Represents Company before regulatory agencies, industry groups, and the public. Perform other duties as assigned. Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience The company is actively seeking United States military veterans and service members who meet the qualifications outlined below. Basic Qualifications : 5+ years of experience with the Clean Air Act requirements, including New Source Review and Title V permitting, air compliance, reporting and emissions data management. Note: A partial year of related work experience of 6 months or greater will be considered one year towards the qualifications. BS or MS in Physical Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science or equivalent eduation. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Extremely knowledgeable of the Clean Air Act requirements. Proven ability to handle challenging situations with multiple audiences. Respectful assertiveness to proactively ensure environmental compliance requirements are met by others. Ability to give full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, and asking questions as appropriate. Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. Proven team building skills, communication skills, writing skills and facilitation skills. Ability to work effectively with a variety of people internal and external to the organization in a collaborative fashion. Proven ability to work in a geographically diverse team environment. Education Requirements BS or MS in physical science Working Conditions Office Work Environment 76 -100% Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com !

DESCRIPTION Manage project teams and participate in  preparation of various plans, permits, designs and reports associated with environmental compliance programs for air, water, hazardous waste, solid waste, petroleum products.  Coordinate with clients, project managers and other engineering and technical staff to develop engineering solutions to meet environmental compliance requirements for various federal and state regulatory programs including Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Safe Drinking Water Act. Communicate engineering issues effectively to various audiences (both written and verbal communication). PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS Four year degree in Chemical, Civil, Environmental, Mechanical or related engineering field. 8 to 15 years of experience in environmental engineering with a focus on compliance services.  Experience with Federal or DoD compliance programs, particularly USN, USMC, USCG, a strong plus. Strong project or task management, technical writing and presentation skills.  DoD or USCG program management experience a strong plus. Knowledge of various environmental compliance programs for air, water, hazardous waste, solid waste, petroleum products. PE or ability to obtain PE within 6 months. Ability to work independently with limited supervision and in a team environment. Ability to provide oversight and direction on project assignments to junior staff.  Experience with managing and mentoring staff is highly desired. Ability to effectively work on multiple project assignments and meet project deadlines. Ability and willingness to travel, including international travel. OSHA Hazwoper 40 hour training or ability to successfully pass OSHA training within 4 months. Ability to pass a medical physical, as required by OSHA. US Citizenship, with the ability to obtain a US passport, government Common Access Card (CAC).   MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL EEO STATEMENT Michael Baker International is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status. EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination. Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com !

Conservation International (CI) has been protecting nature for the benefit of all for over 30 years. Through science, policy, and partnerships, CI is helping build a healthier, more prosperous and more productive planet.  POSITION SUMMARY Conservation International’s Carbon Fund works with a wide range of partners to support REDD+ and Blue carbon projects and initiatives that help combat climate change by reducing deforestation and conserving critical ecosystem services. These REDD+ and blue carbon initiatives go beyond protecting forests by integrating sustainable production and focusing on improving human well-being. The Carbon Fund team of CI’s Conservation Finance Division is seeking a Forest Carbon Specialist to assist in evaluating multiple options and ultimately identify a pipeline of new investable avoided deforestation, restoration and blue carbon site- and jurisdictional-scale initiatives. The Specialist will be responsible for conducting an in-depth desk-top analysis of country, jurisdictional and site opportunities for REDD+, conducting field visits for short-listed opportunities,  and developing full feasibility assessments for selected initiatives, which might include documentation to support preparation of these initiatives to access finance (e.g VCS Project Description Document). This position will be based at Conservation International’s headquarters in Arlington, VA, with possibility of working remotely at CI’s office in Seattle, WA, or from Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, Bolivia, Costa Rica, Mexico or Kenya (applicant should be able to work legally from one of these countries). RESPONSIBILITIES More specifically the Specialist will: Contribute to the design of an assessment framework to evaluate the national enabling conditions and barriers for REDD+ implementation; Perform a qualitative analysis focused on the country level, looking at factors such as the country’s Nationally Determined Contribution, national legal frameworks, national progress with UNFCCC elements, potential partners, history of land tenure or resource rights conflict, etc Contribute to identification of potential jurisdictional and site-based opportunities in selected countries based on desk-top analysis and interviews; Conduct a feasibility assessment for selected REDD+ opportunities based on desk-top review, interviews with relevant stakeholders and field visits, highlighting key recommendations to advance them towards full development and implementation. The feasibility assessment might include aspects such as assessing the agents and drivers of deforestation, conducting potential emissions reduction and removal analysis, estimating project and program intervention costs, identifying implementation partners and key stakeholders, assessing potential risk and challenges, etc; Preparation of other documentation to support preparation of these initiatives to access finance and other duties as assigned by supervisor. WORKING CONDITIONS This is a full-time position (35 h/week) and will be based at Conservation International’s headquarters in Arlington, VA, with possibility of working remotely at CI’s office in Seattle, WA, or from Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, Bolivia, Costa Rica, Mexico or Kenya (applicant should be able to work legally from one of these countries). Frequent travel might be required, often in developing countries. Flexibility in work schedule required in order to accommodate time differences between the Arlington, VA office and international field offices located in multiple time zones. QUALIFICATIONS Required Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, climate science, geography, or related fields; At least 4 years work experience with REDD+ project and/or jurisdictional initiative development and implementation; Demonstrated experience with the application and use of carbon accounting approaches and methodologies; Demonstrated knowledge on forest conservation, national and international REDD+ policy frameworks, carbon standards and certification processes, primarily VCS and CCB Standards; Excellent analytical skills; Proven team player able to work effectively across cultures and within and across organizations; Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Highly organized and strong attention to detail; Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to build on existing knowledge to develop new approaches. Preferred Master’s degree in environmental science, climate science, geography, or related fields; Knowledge in spatial analysis, GIS and remote sensing; Familiarity with land management project design (e.g. using Open Standards), project management and financial modelling; Working experience with indigenous peoples and traditional communities; Fluency in Spanish, Portuguese and/or French. Conservation International Values We expect that all employees will embrace the values of our organization. Passion:  We are inspired by nature and cherish the diversity of life in all of its forms.  Respect:  We respect and trust each other, and we embrace our diversity of cultures, talents, and experiences. Integrity:  We act with integrity and are accountable for our actions. Optimism:  We are optimistic about the future of life on Earth and are confident that, with our partners, we will achieve unprecedented conservation results. Courage:  We tirelessly pursue our vision, taking bold action and persevering through challenges. Teamwork:  We work together, recognizing that openness, collaboration and cooperation are fundamental to achieving a healthy and prosperous world for all. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Vets/Disabled Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com !