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Position Information Grow your resource conservation career with the Sonoma County Water Agency (Sonoma Water). Become our Water Agency Community & Government Affairs Programs Specialist! The Water Agency Community & Government Affairs Programs Specialist is responsible for promoting awareness of Sonoma Water projects and programs by assisting in the planning and implementation of community relations information and activities. Additional duties include: Attending community events and coordinating, leading, and accurately documenting public meetings Preparing and distributing literature and other materials Responding to telephone and other general inquiries  Developing, implementing, and maintaining the content of a variety of internet, intranet, and social media platforms They will also provide community affairs services to other water-related government organizations or programs, including the Petaluma Valley, Santa Rosa Plain, and Sonoma Valley...

We have an immediate opening for an Associate Biologist with at least four years of professional experience in preparing regulatory agency permit applications, wildlife/conservation biology, natural resource planning, and/or restoration ecology to join our thriving offices. Opening office locations soon in San Mateo and Sonoma counties. What You’ll Do : Work on an exciting portfolio of high-profile transportation projects located throughout California Perform surveys for sensitive plant and animal species Document survey results in Biological Resources Studies Perform impacts and effects analysis on biological resources Conduct Wetlands and Waters of the U.S. jurisdictional delineation and reports Assist with the planning, design, and monitoring of ecological restoration sites Initiate Section 7 Consultation under the Federal Endangered Species Act Develop permit applications for resources agencies including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, California...

RAN’s Forest Program is focused on protecting Indonesia’s forests and fighting for the rights of forest communities. RAN is looking for a motivated, passionate and hard-working Campaign Director to co-direct our Keep Forests Standing campaign, lead our U.S. based team, and work together with our global team. This position will use a high level of professionalism, mastery of campaign strategy development and project management, savvy negotiating skills, and strategic coordination and partnership skills to pressure some of the biggest agribusiness and forestry companies in the world as well as their multi-national customers and financiers. Whether supporting a high-profile direct action, in a multi-day negotiation with a company, on Zoom with allies in Indonesia or in a team meeting, the ideal candidate will enjoy interacting with people on a variety of levels while remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful and efficient. If you like leading diverse teams, successful negotiations,...

Facebook’s Sustainability team drives sustainability strategy, programs and engagement across the company and with our partners. We seek an experienced Program Manager to lead GHG reduction programs as part of Facebook’s climate change initiatives. This role will be responsible for partnering with teams across the organization and in Facebook’s value chain on strategy development and implementation activities for projects that reduce Facebook’s GHG footprint. This includes managing existing projects, developing a pipeline for emerging opportunities, and building a suite of tools to enable success. This is a full-time position based in our Fremont, CA office. Sustainability Program Manager, Carbon Responsibilities Implement portfolio of GHG reduction programs that align with corporate strategy and goals Build program management framework to enable project pipeline, including managing project selection process and implementation activities in partnership with internal...

Facebook is hiring a sustainability and communications professional to join the Sustainability team. The role will leverage strong program management skills to drive sustainability reporting, communications, and business integration efforts, collaborating closely with internal partners across the company, and helping manage emerging sustainability issues. We are looking for smart and flexible candidates who are enthusiastic about collaborating with others, strong analytical skills, with demonstrated technical and critical thinking abilities and exemplary communication skills. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leading high-impact, cross-functional corporate sustainability projects at a global scale. This role will be based in our Bay Area campus in Fremont, CA. Sustainability Program Manager, Strategic Positioning and Reporting Responsibilities Manage transparency and reporting work for company-wide sustainability portfolio Manage relationship with...

Facebook is hiring a sustainability professional to join the Sustainability team. At Facebook we recognize the urgency of climate change and are committed to help tackle this global challenge. We are taking action by minimizing our emissions, using renewable energy and reducing our energy and water usage, protecting workers and the environment in our supply chain, and partnering with others around us to develop and share solutions for a more sustainable world. The role will leverage strong program management skills to drive sustainability reporting, communications, business integration efforts, collaborating closely with internal partners across the company, supporting external engagement programs, and helping manage emerging sustainability issues. We are looking for smart and flexible candidates who are enthusiastic about collaborating with others, strong analytical skills, with demonstrated technical and critical thinking abilities and exemplary communication skills. The ideal...

Facebook is seeking an experienced sustainability and business strategist to play a key role to advise and support Facebook business and product teams on sustainability initiatives and help scale the Sustainability team’s external engagement program. We are looking for smart and flexible candidates with sustainability subject-matter expertise as well as experience in partnerships, stakeholder engagement, product development, management consulting. Ideal candidates have experience building strong relationships and developing impactful partnerships with key audiences in the sustainability space, particularly around environmental issues that are important to Facebook. This role will involve working closely with a range of internal and external stakeholders, and requires a solid understanding of the multi-stakeholder ecosystem and how to manage sensitivity and ambiguity. This role will be based in our Bay Area campus in Fremont, California. Sustainability Program Manager, External...

Description Purpose of Position Are you passionate about the outdoors and the environment and seeking to advance your career in land conservation?  This is an opportunity to join one of the most successful land trusts in the country to protect the spectacular landscapes of the San Francisco Peninsula and South Bay for the benefit of all.  The Land Transactions Manager plays a central role in POST’s acquisition and transfer of properties and conservation easements by supporting internal coordination and reporting while advancing key transfer and acquisition projects.  This position reports to the Director of Land Transactions and coordinates with the Director of Legal Affairs. Duties and Functions Transactions project management: Manages property transfer projects in coordination with internal staff and external partners and funders Provides support to the Land Transactions team on high priority acquisition projects as needed Oversees the preparation of, and...

Sierra Club Foundation,   Administrative Coordinator Position At this time, all Sierra Club Foundation staff are working from home due to shelter-in-place orders. Once the orders are lifted and the office is reopened, this position is required to be in the office full time. About the Foundation:  The Sierra Club Foundation promotes efforts to educate and empower people to protect and improve the natural and human environment. The Foundation’s work is guided by these goals: Solve the climate crisis and quickly transition to a resource-efficient, clean energy economy that better serves people and nature; Secure protections for public lands and waters, promote healthy ecosystems and communities, and fight for clean air and water; Expand opportunities for more people to explore, enjoy, and protect the planet by supporting programs and policies that reach across economic, cultural, and community lines to get people outdoors; and Build a diverse,...

Context:  Plans, directs, and manages the campaign work related to national policies for the Sierra Club’s Clean Transportation for All Campaign. The Deputy Director –National Policies, Clean Transportation for All will develop and carry out federal advocacy campaign initiatives on issues including clean vehicle standards, vehicle industry accountability, public transit, vehicle electrification, and other clean transportation solutions. Scope:  The Deputy Director –National Policies, Clean Transportation for All provides experienced leadership and strategic planning for federal grassroots, legislative, and administrative advocacy for the Sierra Club Clean Transportation for All Campaign. Manages campaign staff. Manages the overall advocacy effort for the Sierra Club on national transportation work, including: clean vehicle standards, state LEV/ZEV standards in their overlap with federal standards, vehicle electrification, public transit, and other clean transportation...

Overview / Responsibilities Wood is seeking a  Senior Level Biologist  to fill a position with our natural resources team.   The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of consulting experience and be comfortable preparing technical analyses for documents compliant with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA); preparing biological evaluations / assessments compliant with the Endangered Species Act (ESA), Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), and preparing Essential Fish Habitat Assessments compliant with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Management and Conservation Act. Experience with completing Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 404 / Rivers and Harbors Act Section 10 permitting is a plus.   Requirements include preparing and adhering to scopes, schedules, and budgets under the supervision of a project manager; and communicating with team members. This position will work closely to support the environmental planning and permitting team while collaborating on projects and with...

Description Environmental Planning Unit 2 (Position Code 1046) Overview: The Environmental Services Manager oversees a staff of accomplished, expert environmental professionals who provide surface water quality stewardship, environmental review, and permitting services in support of agency-wide capital projects and programs.  Valley Water’s capital improvement program includes projects to upgrade existing and construct new water storage and conveyance infrastructure, provide natural flood protection, and enhance stream ecosystems throughout the five major watersheds in Santa Clara County.  Other programs include maintaining and enhancing Valley Water’s imported and recycled water supply, upgrading water treatment plants, and conducting pollution prevention and monitoring activities in the Santa Clara County’s creeks and reservoirs. Due to increasingly complex capital environmental planning needs, a second Environmental Services Manager position was created to enhance...

At the Center for Biological Diversity, we believe that the welfare of human beings is deeply linked to nature - to the existence in our world of a vast diversity of wild animals and plants. Because diversity has intrinsic value, and because its loss impoverishes society, we work to secure a future for all species, great and small, hovering on the brink of extinction. We do so through science, law and creative media, with a focus on protecting the lands, waters and climate that species need to survive. We want those who come after us to inherit a world where the wild is still alive!   DESCRIPTION The Center for Biological Diversity seeks a full-time Senior Campaigner in our Climate Law Institute to join our campaign for progressive, urgent federal action to address the climate emergency. The Climate Law Institute wages innovative legal and grassroots campaigns to protect people, wildlife and ecosystems from climate change and the dirty and dangerous fossil fuel industry....

Advisian, part of the Worley Group, is a global consulting business built from bringing together our Management Consulting, our Technical Consulting and INTECSEA. We provide deep technical expertise and advice to clients in the energy, infrastructure, minerals and metals and chemicals sectors. Through the real world experience of our consultants, we help clients create greater value, new possibilities and superior outcomes from their assets and businesses. Advisian is a leading provider of Environment and Society services for the resources and energy sectors. We provide leading Society, Engagement & Governance, Regulatory Approvals, Permitting & Compliance and Planning, Monitoring & Management expertise to our clients in compliance with federal, state and local requirements, and international standards.  All of our practices are supported by the strength of our group’s scientists – focused on Atmospherics, Land, Water (Freshwater and Marine), Ecology and Health....

Responsibilities The Opportunity The   Environmental Project Manager , known internally as an   InSite Project Manager ,   leads and manages a team of employees in supporting the execution of a clients’ environmental management program.  The InSite Project Manager serves as the client’s main contact and primary interface with Clean Harbors on a daily basis. They are responsible for and manager the client’s hazardous waste program.  Why work for Clean Harbors? Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5! Competitive wages Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment Group 401K/RRSP with company matching component Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career Generous paid time off, company paid training and tuition reimbursement Positive and safe work environments Key Responsibilities: Ensures Health and Safety is the number one goal by following policies,...

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)...

JOB SUMMARY Under the direction of the Deputy Executive Director, the Project Manager – Energy Efficiency Programs is an “At Will” position responsible for a variety of professional duties relating to the areas of planning, implementing, coordinating, and managing energy efficiency and sustainability programs for the South Bay Subregion. The primary focus of this position is to serve as a lead on the municipal energy efficiency program working with member cities to help identify energy savings opportunities and facilitate city project completion. This position is also responsible for following, reporting, and advising on energy efficiency industry policy, trends, and issues.  For complete summary and application, see the form:  June 2020 Project Manager Recruitment EE.pdf Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com !