Opportunity: Ice911 Executive Director
Do you share a commitment to a sustainable planet? Do you feel compelled to make a difference in the race to slow down climate change? Ice911 is looking for an outstanding individual who brings proven leadership and management skills to be our Executive Director. We are seeking a strong and experienced professional to ensure the continued success of Ice911 and lead it to the next level of global impact. Our goal is to prove and scale our solution while there is still time.
Ice911 is a 501(c)3 Silicon Valley nonprofit dedicated to Arctic climate restoration. Our Vision is to demonstrate a safe method for Arctic ice restoration in time to help stabilize the global climate. Our Mission is to prove to the world that we can preserve and restore Arctic ice, and help establish international policy, governance and funding for adoption of the solution by local communities, governments and global institutions. Our founding principles are (1) Do no harm; (2) Maximize a positive impact with the smallest possible intervention; (3) Work with accountability, transparency, and permission; (4) Take a scientifically-rigorous approach; (5) Work in partnership with indigenous, local, regional, and global communities; (6) Be excellent stewards of our financial resources to restore Arctic ice. You will help us build the organizational capacity to achieve our vision.
Ice911 is entering a dynamic growth phase. We are quickly transitioning from start-up phase to a mature organization. Significantly increasing funding is enabling rapid capacity building across all areas of the organization. For the incoming Executive Director, the next several years at Ice911 will present a rewarding leadership opportunity in an organization founded on innovation, integrity, teamwork and a commitment to diversity and equity. For more detailed information about us, our approach, values, team and partners, visit our website at https://www.ice911.org/
We conduct research and field deployments to demonstrate a safe, effective and cost-efficient method to restore Arctic ice, informed by climate modeling and on-the-ground measurement. We aim to demonstrate that we can stabilize the global climate through Arctic ice restoration and slow the devastating effects of climate change. Our ultimate goal is to provide national governments and international organizations with a proven methodology to slow global warming. These entities can then implement these proven methods at scale to give the world much-needed time to implement long-term sustainable energy and conservation solutions.
The Ideal Candidate for Executive Director:
You are a strategic and inspirational leader who will provide direction and leadership for the organization’s mission, vision and development. You will represent the organization and its work to potential funders and adopters. You will oversee the leadership team to advance the organization’s strategic vision, goals and objectives, including dialog with appropriate Federal, State and International organizations. As Executive Director you will Report to the Board of Directors, and in coordination with the Founder/CTO, you will provide direction and leadership for the organization’s mission, vision and development. You will represent the organization and its work to potential funders and adopters, oversee the leadership team to advance the organization’s strategic vision, goals and objectives. As Executive Director you will be responsible for effective and sustainable programs, management oversight of personnel, sound fiscal management, and furthering the organization’s strategic goals. While the organization undergoes rapid growth, you will use your skills to work directly to cover various operational tasks as needed, while leading in the recruitment and hiring of key new staff. You will help raise private and institutional funds to support technical programs and projects, expanding organizational capacity and policy outreach efforts. All staff members and volunteers will report directly or indirectly to you.
Strong Candidates will possess the following personal Core Competencies:
Experience building a thriving, effective and strong organization.
Know how to set a fast-organizational development pace and execute to meet that pace.
Have a strong strategic acumen.
Manage with integrity and have a high EQ.
Experience working effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
Example Ice911 Responsibilities Aligned by Executive Director Core Competencies:
Experience building a thriving, effective and strong organization
Lead the development and execution of Ice911’s strategic plan, with a deep discussion of organizational priorities and the revenues available to support them.
Manage and provide leadership to existing and future staff to build a strong and cohesive team across the organization.
Support the Board of Directors to build capacity related to priority areas identified during the strategic planning process.
Maintain a solid understanding of the different programmatic components that comprise Ice911’s portfolio.
Identify best practices and improve internal systems with an eye toward future needs and budgetary realities.
Assure that internal procedures and processes are robust, portfolio and fiscal management is transparent and accurate, and all reporting systems are high-quality and efficient.
Develop and recommend to the Board a yearly budget for approval and manage the organization's resources within those budget guidelines according to current laws and regulations.
Measure the effectiveness of all internal and external processes; implement process improvements to drive effectiveness.
Provide timely, accurate and complete reports on the operating and financial condition of the organization; implement performance improvement plans where necessary.
Manage the human resources of the organization according to authorized policies and procedures in accordance with current laws and regulations.
Assure Ice911 follows all regulatory requirements.
Know how to set a fast-organizational pace and executing to meet that pace
Expeditiously recruit, hire, and supervise a well-qualified and capable staff.
Identify and pursue donor and grant funding opportunities on a regular basis.
Understand how to manage change in a rapidly evolving organization.
Know how to manage and lead people through the difficulties associated with rapid organizational growth.
Have a strong strategic acumen
Demonstrate ability to think broadly and creatively.
Observe and respond adeptly to fluctuations and changes in the external environment and Ice911 partnerships.
Develop and maintain local, national and international professional relationships and partnerships that help attract resources and deepen organizational impact and outreach.
Lead Ice911 in a manner supporting and guiding the Organization’s vision and mission as defined by the Board of Directors.
Manage with integrity and have a high EQ
Develop trust and respect with all stakeholders.
Work effectively and constructively with the Founder/CTO.
Know how to work with a broad spectrum of personalities and differing skills and priorities. Experience working effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
Develop strong relationships with current donors and cultivate relationships with potential donors to secure the resources and the operating support necessary to meet Ice911’s goals and objectives.
Establish and maintain effective relationships with key staff at international, national, regional and state levels to facilitate exposure, permitting, public-private partnerships and new opportunities.
Identify and pursue donor and grant funding opportunities on a regular basis.
Communicate with donors, grant funders, and Ice911’s Board about the financial and operational health of the Organization.
Responsible for maintaining open channels for effective communication between the Executive Director and the Board and assuring, in a timely and accurate manner, the Board receives all information necessary for it to function properly and make timely and appropriately informed decisions.
Build and maintain strong relationships with donors, scientific and technical communities, the public, and policy regulators.
Personal Qualifications:
Strong candidates will possess many of the following
Understanding of environmental regulatory processes.
Experience with non-profit organizations.
International experience negotiating and collaborating with potential partners.
Experience in scaling up organizations, especially in the non-profit sector.
Real-world experience in bringing technical solutions to reality.
Ability to co-create and execute an exciting vision and strategic plan.
Demonstrated leadership in working with a variety of stakeholders, both internal and external, to lead an organization to success.
Required skills & experience
Minimum of five years of progressively more responsible experience in senior leadership and management of a not-for-profit, for-profit, government or a comparable organization
Advanced degree and/or demonstrated professional experience in a field directly related to Ice911’s mission and our work.
Demonstrated initiative.
Demonstrated excellent speaking and writing skills.
Demonstrated commitment to environmental issues.
A track record of thinking broadly and creatively.
A reputation for good judgment, fairness and integrity.
Proven ability to work well with others who are in a variety of roles, such as Board members, colleagues, direct reports, customers, consultants, student interns, volunteers, funders and regulators. Demonstrated success in leading effective teams.
A reputation for insisting on excellence and coaching others to deliver it.
Demonstrated skills in organizational development, personnel management, budget and resource development, and strategic planning.
Demonstrated flexibility, ability to multitask; and ability to succeed in an ambiguous, fast-moving environment, while also driving toward clarity and solutions.
Natural leader and motivator of people; able to attract, develop, retain and promote key talent, while driving collaborative, inclusive and respectful teamwork across the organization.
Start date: as soon as possible but no later than June 2020
Deadline for applications: January 15th or until position is filled
Travel: Estimated at 25% for meetings, fieldwork, policy outreach, fundraising and other purposes.
Compensation: Ice911 offers a competitive compensation package including full medical and dental benefits. We recognize the value of employee work-life balance and provide generous vacation and holiday benefits including paid time-off between Christmas and New Year’s Day. Though candidates from beyond the Bay Area are encouraged to apply, funds are not currently available for relocation or housing assistance.
Confidential Application Process: Email your cover letter (Word or PDF document) summarizing your interest, experience, fit with desired qualifications and compensation requirements along with a current resume to Dr. Steve Zornetzer, Search Committee Chair, at careers@ice911.org. Please put “Ice911 Executive Director Search” in the subject field. Resumes must have a cover letter in order to be considered. Inquiries from candidates are welcomed and should also be directed to Steve.
The Ice911 current office and laboratory is located in Redwood City, Silicon Valley, CA.
Equal Opportunity Employer: All candidates are welcome. Ice911 Research is committed to diversity and inclusion and prohibits discrimination based on any protected characteristic, including discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, citizenship, political activity or affiliation, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information veteran status, military status, sexual orientation sex or gender (which includes harassment and discrimination based on gender identity, gender expression transgender status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), taking or requesting statutorily protected leave, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Nov 21, 2019
Full time
Opportunity: Ice911 Executive Director
Do you share a commitment to a sustainable planet? Do you feel compelled to make a difference in the race to slow down climate change? Ice911 is looking for an outstanding individual who brings proven leadership and management skills to be our Executive Director. We are seeking a strong and experienced professional to ensure the continued success of Ice911 and lead it to the next level of global impact. Our goal is to prove and scale our solution while there is still time.
Ice911 is a 501(c)3 Silicon Valley nonprofit dedicated to Arctic climate restoration. Our Vision is to demonstrate a safe method for Arctic ice restoration in time to help stabilize the global climate. Our Mission is to prove to the world that we can preserve and restore Arctic ice, and help establish international policy, governance and funding for adoption of the solution by local communities, governments and global institutions. Our founding principles are (1) Do no harm; (2) Maximize a positive impact with the smallest possible intervention; (3) Work with accountability, transparency, and permission; (4) Take a scientifically-rigorous approach; (5) Work in partnership with indigenous, local, regional, and global communities; (6) Be excellent stewards of our financial resources to restore Arctic ice. You will help us build the organizational capacity to achieve our vision.
Ice911 is entering a dynamic growth phase. We are quickly transitioning from start-up phase to a mature organization. Significantly increasing funding is enabling rapid capacity building across all areas of the organization. For the incoming Executive Director, the next several years at Ice911 will present a rewarding leadership opportunity in an organization founded on innovation, integrity, teamwork and a commitment to diversity and equity. For more detailed information about us, our approach, values, team and partners, visit our website at https://www.ice911.org/
We conduct research and field deployments to demonstrate a safe, effective and cost-efficient method to restore Arctic ice, informed by climate modeling and on-the-ground measurement. We aim to demonstrate that we can stabilize the global climate through Arctic ice restoration and slow the devastating effects of climate change. Our ultimate goal is to provide national governments and international organizations with a proven methodology to slow global warming. These entities can then implement these proven methods at scale to give the world much-needed time to implement long-term sustainable energy and conservation solutions.
The Ideal Candidate for Executive Director:
You are a strategic and inspirational leader who will provide direction and leadership for the organization’s mission, vision and development. You will represent the organization and its work to potential funders and adopters. You will oversee the leadership team to advance the organization’s strategic vision, goals and objectives, including dialog with appropriate Federal, State and International organizations. As Executive Director you will Report to the Board of Directors, and in coordination with the Founder/CTO, you will provide direction and leadership for the organization’s mission, vision and development. You will represent the organization and its work to potential funders and adopters, oversee the leadership team to advance the organization’s strategic vision, goals and objectives. As Executive Director you will be responsible for effective and sustainable programs, management oversight of personnel, sound fiscal management, and furthering the organization’s strategic goals. While the organization undergoes rapid growth, you will use your skills to work directly to cover various operational tasks as needed, while leading in the recruitment and hiring of key new staff. You will help raise private and institutional funds to support technical programs and projects, expanding organizational capacity and policy outreach efforts. All staff members and volunteers will report directly or indirectly to you.
Strong Candidates will possess the following personal Core Competencies:
Experience building a thriving, effective and strong organization.
Know how to set a fast-organizational development pace and execute to meet that pace.
Have a strong strategic acumen.
Manage with integrity and have a high EQ.
Experience working effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
Example Ice911 Responsibilities Aligned by Executive Director Core Competencies:
Experience building a thriving, effective and strong organization
Lead the development and execution of Ice911’s strategic plan, with a deep discussion of organizational priorities and the revenues available to support them.
Manage and provide leadership to existing and future staff to build a strong and cohesive team across the organization.
Support the Board of Directors to build capacity related to priority areas identified during the strategic planning process.
Maintain a solid understanding of the different programmatic components that comprise Ice911’s portfolio.
Identify best practices and improve internal systems with an eye toward future needs and budgetary realities.
Assure that internal procedures and processes are robust, portfolio and fiscal management is transparent and accurate, and all reporting systems are high-quality and efficient.
Develop and recommend to the Board a yearly budget for approval and manage the organization's resources within those budget guidelines according to current laws and regulations.
Measure the effectiveness of all internal and external processes; implement process improvements to drive effectiveness.
Provide timely, accurate and complete reports on the operating and financial condition of the organization; implement performance improvement plans where necessary.
Manage the human resources of the organization according to authorized policies and procedures in accordance with current laws and regulations.
Assure Ice911 follows all regulatory requirements.
Know how to set a fast-organizational pace and executing to meet that pace
Expeditiously recruit, hire, and supervise a well-qualified and capable staff.
Identify and pursue donor and grant funding opportunities on a regular basis.
Understand how to manage change in a rapidly evolving organization.
Know how to manage and lead people through the difficulties associated with rapid organizational growth.
Have a strong strategic acumen
Demonstrate ability to think broadly and creatively.
Observe and respond adeptly to fluctuations and changes in the external environment and Ice911 partnerships.
Develop and maintain local, national and international professional relationships and partnerships that help attract resources and deepen organizational impact and outreach.
Lead Ice911 in a manner supporting and guiding the Organization’s vision and mission as defined by the Board of Directors.
Manage with integrity and have a high EQ
Develop trust and respect with all stakeholders.
Work effectively and constructively with the Founder/CTO.
Know how to work with a broad spectrum of personalities and differing skills and priorities. Experience working effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
Develop strong relationships with current donors and cultivate relationships with potential donors to secure the resources and the operating support necessary to meet Ice911’s goals and objectives.
Establish and maintain effective relationships with key staff at international, national, regional and state levels to facilitate exposure, permitting, public-private partnerships and new opportunities.
Identify and pursue donor and grant funding opportunities on a regular basis.
Communicate with donors, grant funders, and Ice911’s Board about the financial and operational health of the Organization.
Responsible for maintaining open channels for effective communication between the Executive Director and the Board and assuring, in a timely and accurate manner, the Board receives all information necessary for it to function properly and make timely and appropriately informed decisions.
Build and maintain strong relationships with donors, scientific and technical communities, the public, and policy regulators.
Personal Qualifications:
Strong candidates will possess many of the following
Understanding of environmental regulatory processes.
Experience with non-profit organizations.
International experience negotiating and collaborating with potential partners.
Experience in scaling up organizations, especially in the non-profit sector.
Real-world experience in bringing technical solutions to reality.
Ability to co-create and execute an exciting vision and strategic plan.
Demonstrated leadership in working with a variety of stakeholders, both internal and external, to lead an organization to success.
Required skills & experience
Minimum of five years of progressively more responsible experience in senior leadership and management of a not-for-profit, for-profit, government or a comparable organization
Advanced degree and/or demonstrated professional experience in a field directly related to Ice911’s mission and our work.
Demonstrated initiative.
Demonstrated excellent speaking and writing skills.
Demonstrated commitment to environmental issues.
A track record of thinking broadly and creatively.
A reputation for good judgment, fairness and integrity.
Proven ability to work well with others who are in a variety of roles, such as Board members, colleagues, direct reports, customers, consultants, student interns, volunteers, funders and regulators. Demonstrated success in leading effective teams.
A reputation for insisting on excellence and coaching others to deliver it.
Demonstrated skills in organizational development, personnel management, budget and resource development, and strategic planning.
Demonstrated flexibility, ability to multitask; and ability to succeed in an ambiguous, fast-moving environment, while also driving toward clarity and solutions.
Natural leader and motivator of people; able to attract, develop, retain and promote key talent, while driving collaborative, inclusive and respectful teamwork across the organization.
Start date: as soon as possible but no later than June 2020
Deadline for applications: January 15th or until position is filled
Travel: Estimated at 25% for meetings, fieldwork, policy outreach, fundraising and other purposes.
Compensation: Ice911 offers a competitive compensation package including full medical and dental benefits. We recognize the value of employee work-life balance and provide generous vacation and holiday benefits including paid time-off between Christmas and New Year’s Day. Though candidates from beyond the Bay Area are encouraged to apply, funds are not currently available for relocation or housing assistance.
Confidential Application Process: Email your cover letter (Word or PDF document) summarizing your interest, experience, fit with desired qualifications and compensation requirements along with a current resume to Dr. Steve Zornetzer, Search Committee Chair, at careers@ice911.org. Please put “Ice911 Executive Director Search” in the subject field. Resumes must have a cover letter in order to be considered. Inquiries from candidates are welcomed and should also be directed to Steve.
The Ice911 current office and laboratory is located in Redwood City, Silicon Valley, CA.
Equal Opportunity Employer: All candidates are welcome. Ice911 Research is committed to diversity and inclusion and prohibits discrimination based on any protected characteristic, including discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, citizenship, political activity or affiliation, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information veteran status, military status, sexual orientation sex or gender (which includes harassment and discrimination based on gender identity, gender expression transgender status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), taking or requesting statutorily protected leave, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
The Watershed Institute
31 Titus Mill Road, Pennington, NJ, USA
The Watershed Institute ( formerly The Stony Brook - Millstone Watershed Association ) is seeking candidates to fill two Education Intern positions. The internship provides training and experience in a wide range of environmental education activities. The Education Interns work collaboratively with the education team, and report to the Education Director. The Watershed Center is LEED-Platinum Certified and includes exhibit halls, classrooms and a lab, and is surrounded by an outdoor classroom of 980-acres of fields, forests, pond and streams. Compensation: $15,500 salary plus housing on site.
Start Date: Tuesday, January 28, 2020 End Date: Friday, December 18, 2020
Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and occasional Mondays and evenings
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., plus several evenings or overnights during camp (June 22-August 28)
Work days may shift based on program load.
Job Responsibilities:
Work collaboratively with Education Staff to design and teach a wide variety of hands-on, outdoor programs:
Public programs for all ages, including weekly preschool classes
School programs that are inquiry-based, some which address the Next Generation Science Standards
Scout badge workshops and children’s birthday parties
Special events and festivals
Work at Watershed Nature Camp as a Counselor or Group Leader
Assist with care of a small collection of education animals (reptiles, amphibians, insects, and fish)
Create a personal portfolio documenting the internship
Complete a final intern project
Perform administrative tasks such as registering visitors for programs and operating the gift shop sales station
Other duties as requested to maintain departmental and organizational continuity
Qualifications:
Minimum age of 21
Adult and Pediatric First Aid, CPR, and AED required by January 29, 2019
Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time; ability to lift 25 lbs.
Ability and enthusiasm for working outdoors in all weather conditions
Degree or college coursework in ecology, education, environmental studies, or related field
Passion for teaching and sharing nature with others
Strong experience working with children in an outdoor setting
Excellent communication skills with people of all ages and backgrounds
Friendly, personable, service-oriented attitude
Patience, flexibility, and punctuality
Eagerness to learn and work hard
Skilled in collaboration, cooperation, and communication with co-workers
Knowledge of local ecology and natural history is beneficial
Valid driver’s license and personal vehicle is highly desirable
Benefits:
Bi-weekly pay by direct deposit
Housing on-site, including wi-fi, heat, electricity, and water
Ten vacation days, to be scheduled based on program load.
Invaluable experience working at an environmental not-for-profit
Posting will remain active until both positions are filled. Electronic submissions are preferred. Please use the subject line: Internship Application Your last name.
To apply, submit a cover letter including a brief statement on what contribution you will make to strengthen our diverse working, learning and living environment; your resume; and list of references to the attention of:
Pat Heaney, Senior Educator
The Watershed Institute
31 Titus Mill Road
Pennington, NJ 08534
609-737-3735 ext 11
pheaney@thewatershed.org
Nov 11, 2019
Internship- Paid
The Watershed Institute ( formerly The Stony Brook - Millstone Watershed Association ) is seeking candidates to fill two Education Intern positions. The internship provides training and experience in a wide range of environmental education activities. The Education Interns work collaboratively with the education team, and report to the Education Director. The Watershed Center is LEED-Platinum Certified and includes exhibit halls, classrooms and a lab, and is surrounded by an outdoor classroom of 980-acres of fields, forests, pond and streams. Compensation: $15,500 salary plus housing on site.
Start Date: Tuesday, January 28, 2020 End Date: Friday, December 18, 2020
Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and occasional Mondays and evenings
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., plus several evenings or overnights during camp (June 22-August 28)
Work days may shift based on program load.
Job Responsibilities:
Work collaboratively with Education Staff to design and teach a wide variety of hands-on, outdoor programs:
Public programs for all ages, including weekly preschool classes
School programs that are inquiry-based, some which address the Next Generation Science Standards
Scout badge workshops and children’s birthday parties
Special events and festivals
Work at Watershed Nature Camp as a Counselor or Group Leader
Assist with care of a small collection of education animals (reptiles, amphibians, insects, and fish)
Create a personal portfolio documenting the internship
Complete a final intern project
Perform administrative tasks such as registering visitors for programs and operating the gift shop sales station
Other duties as requested to maintain departmental and organizational continuity
Qualifications:
Minimum age of 21
Adult and Pediatric First Aid, CPR, and AED required by January 29, 2019
Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time; ability to lift 25 lbs.
Ability and enthusiasm for working outdoors in all weather conditions
Degree or college coursework in ecology, education, environmental studies, or related field
Passion for teaching and sharing nature with others
Strong experience working with children in an outdoor setting
Excellent communication skills with people of all ages and backgrounds
Friendly, personable, service-oriented attitude
Patience, flexibility, and punctuality
Eagerness to learn and work hard
Skilled in collaboration, cooperation, and communication with co-workers
Knowledge of local ecology and natural history is beneficial
Valid driver’s license and personal vehicle is highly desirable
Benefits:
Bi-weekly pay by direct deposit
Housing on-site, including wi-fi, heat, electricity, and water
Ten vacation days, to be scheduled based on program load.
Invaluable experience working at an environmental not-for-profit
Posting will remain active until both positions are filled. Electronic submissions are preferred. Please use the subject line: Internship Application Your last name.
To apply, submit a cover letter including a brief statement on what contribution you will make to strengthen our diverse working, learning and living environment; your resume; and list of references to the attention of:
Pat Heaney, Senior Educator
The Watershed Institute
31 Titus Mill Road
Pennington, NJ 08534
609-737-3735 ext 11
pheaney@thewatershed.org
Don Lee Centers
Don Lee Camp & Retreat Center, Camp Don Lee Road, Arapahoe, NC, USA
Environmental Education Instructors at Don Lee Camp & Retreat Center teach students through a residential outdoor environmental education program known as Coastal Communities. Instructors of the Coastal Communities program facilitate students in grades 3 - 8, and occasionally students as young as kindergarten and high school age. In this program, students come with their class for a one-day, two-day, three-day, or even five-day nature experience. Instructors teach a variety of different explorations, depending on which programs teachers select.
Experiential education at Don Lee also incorporates our low element challenge course through both the Common Ground program and the Coastal Communities program. Groups may participate in the challenge course experience for a small portion of their extended visit, or for an entire day! This experience is designed to raise the awareness of students as being part of a group, help them to better learn to cooperate, communicate, and work more effectively as a team. Together, the experiences of these two programs can be a very effective tool to help reinforce lessons of teachers working in a classroom setting.
Qualifications:
Don Lee Camp & Retreat Center's Environmental and Outdoor Educators are required to have a bachelor's degree in a science or education related field or in outdoor recreation and experiential education. They should possess experience or strong interest in teaching children in an outdoor setting. Enthusiasm, flexibility, and effective communication skills are a must. Those persons seeking internships must currently be obtaining a college degree in a related field and possess a strong desire to teach children in an outdoor setting.
Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com !
Oct 30, 2019
Seasonal
Environmental Education Instructors at Don Lee Camp & Retreat Center teach students through a residential outdoor environmental education program known as Coastal Communities. Instructors of the Coastal Communities program facilitate students in grades 3 - 8, and occasionally students as young as kindergarten and high school age. In this program, students come with their class for a one-day, two-day, three-day, or even five-day nature experience. Instructors teach a variety of different explorations, depending on which programs teachers select.
Experiential education at Don Lee also incorporates our low element challenge course through both the Common Ground program and the Coastal Communities program. Groups may participate in the challenge course experience for a small portion of their extended visit, or for an entire day! This experience is designed to raise the awareness of students as being part of a group, help them to better learn to cooperate, communicate, and work more effectively as a team. Together, the experiences of these two programs can be a very effective tool to help reinforce lessons of teachers working in a classroom setting.
Qualifications:
Don Lee Camp & Retreat Center's Environmental and Outdoor Educators are required to have a bachelor's degree in a science or education related field or in outdoor recreation and experiential education. They should possess experience or strong interest in teaching children in an outdoor setting. Enthusiasm, flexibility, and effective communication skills are a must. Those persons seeking internships must currently be obtaining a college degree in a related field and possess a strong desire to teach children in an outdoor setting.
Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com !
Service Description : Green Iowa AmeriCorps operates through the University of Northern Iowa’s Center for Energy and Environmental Education (UNI CEEE) in Cedar Falls. The program looking to recruit passionate and motivated individuals for a six-month service experience, beginning February 2020, in one of our service locations throughout Iowa. As a member of our new and existing programs 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!
Our program hopes to train the next generation of ‘green-collar’ workers through a combination of field trips, presentations, and hands-on learning. Members have the opportunity to build leadership abilities through specific coordinator roles, which allow each member to contribute unique skills to the program. Members have access to free trainings, hands-on skill development, and extensive community engagement.
Our mission is empowering Iowa's communities and school districts to make more environmental, conservation-minded decisions and improvements through direct service work, environmental education, professional development opportunities and volunteer engagement. 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 underserved populations, conducting environmental education, and engaging in community service projects with available service locations in Cedar Falls , Cedar Rapids , Des Moines & Dubuque
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 project based learning opportunities with available service locations in Vinton-Shellsburg CSD & Waverly-Shell Rock CSD
Land & Water Stewards -members create environmental education and community programming related to healthy water and land stewardship in conjunction with many local and state partners with service locations in Cedar Falls
Program Benefits : Federal Loan Deferment , Training and Certification, Individualized Professional Development opportunities, Segal Education Award upon successful completion, Monthly Living stipend, Leadership experience, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Qualification , Interest Accrual Repayment
Living Allowance : Energy & Community AND Land & Water Stewards - $6,996.00 (TOTAL FOR 6 MONTHS) Sustainable Schools - $4,938.00 (TOTAL FOR 6 MONTHS) Living allowances are distributed evenly in monthly installments over the course of the service term.
Segal Education Award : Energy & Community AND Land & Water Stewards - $3,047.50 Sustainable Schools - $2,321.00. Education Awards are contingent upon successful completion of the program.
Terms: Position based on completion of 900 hours (E/C and LWS) of service in a full-time work schedule (37-38 hours/week) OR 675 hours (SS) of service in a reduced full-time scheduled (27-28 hours/week); flexible vacation and sick leave. Outside employment available during the off hours, school attendance available during off hours
Service Areas: Neighborhood Revitalization, Habitat Restoration, Housing, Community Engagement, Storm Water Management, Outreach Education, Community and Economic Development, Environment, and Capacity Building
Oct 23, 2019
Flexible - Several Options
Service Description : Green Iowa AmeriCorps operates through the University of Northern Iowa’s Center for Energy and Environmental Education (UNI CEEE) in Cedar Falls. The program looking to recruit passionate and motivated individuals for a six-month service experience, beginning February 2020, in one of our service locations throughout Iowa. As a member of our new and existing programs 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!
Our program hopes to train the next generation of ‘green-collar’ workers through a combination of field trips, presentations, and hands-on learning. Members have the opportunity to build leadership abilities through specific coordinator roles, which allow each member to contribute unique skills to the program. Members have access to free trainings, hands-on skill development, and extensive community engagement.
Our mission is empowering Iowa's communities and school districts to make more environmental, conservation-minded decisions and improvements through direct service work, environmental education, professional development opportunities and volunteer engagement. 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 underserved populations, conducting environmental education, and engaging in community service projects with available service locations in Cedar Falls , Cedar Rapids , Des Moines & Dubuque
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 project based learning opportunities with available service locations in Vinton-Shellsburg CSD & Waverly-Shell Rock CSD
Land & Water Stewards -members create environmental education and community programming related to healthy water and land stewardship in conjunction with many local and state partners with service locations in Cedar Falls
Program Benefits : Federal Loan Deferment , Training and Certification, Individualized Professional Development opportunities, Segal Education Award upon successful completion, Monthly Living stipend, Leadership experience, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Qualification , Interest Accrual Repayment
Living Allowance : Energy & Community AND Land & Water Stewards - $6,996.00 (TOTAL FOR 6 MONTHS) Sustainable Schools - $4,938.00 (TOTAL FOR 6 MONTHS) Living allowances are distributed evenly in monthly installments over the course of the service term.
Segal Education Award : Energy & Community AND Land & Water Stewards - $3,047.50 Sustainable Schools - $2,321.00. Education Awards are contingent upon successful completion of the program.
Terms: Position based on completion of 900 hours (E/C and LWS) of service in a full-time work schedule (37-38 hours/week) OR 675 hours (SS) of service in a reduced full-time scheduled (27-28 hours/week); flexible vacation and sick leave. Outside employment available during the off hours, school attendance available during off hours
Service Areas: Neighborhood Revitalization, Habitat Restoration, Housing, Community Engagement, Storm Water Management, Outreach Education, Community and Economic Development, Environment, and Capacity Building
Virginia Beach, City of
Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center, General Booth Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA, USA
Job Duties:
The Exhibits Technician I - Aquarist/Keeper will assist in the husbandry and health maintenance of the live aquariums, habitats, and holding systems for the Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center. Assist in the acquisition of live organisms, as well as, the construction, maintenance, and repair of live exhibits and aquarium systems.
Provide for the needs of all animals and systems in assigned areas by doing regular daily feedings, maintenance of exhibits and support areas; and when applicable, maintaining water quality through operation of individual life support systems, as well as, administering treatments as directed by curatorial and veterinarian staff.
Seeks out guest contact and personal facilitated experiences.
Maintain exhibit quality standards through regular maintenance and cleaning activities.
Perform animal husbandry and animal handling activities involving animal groups in the Aquarium’s collection which is comprised of venomous and non-venomous animals, including fishes, invertebrates, amphibians, reptiles, sea turtles, and elasmobranchs
Keep work area clean and organized and report mechanical failures in a timely fashion; and keep service areas clean, neat and well organized.
Keep accurate records on all husbandry, training and water testing activities including daily care, animal health maintenance and observations, acquisition/disposition and mortalities.
Participate in collecting and quarantine activities when directed.
Research and suggest upgrades, enhancements and changes to exhibit and life support systems to curatorial staff.
Assist in the design and construction of new exhibits and life support systems.
Cross-train within section.
Participate in SCUBA diving operations for the purposes of exhibit maintenance, animal husbandry related procedures, and collecting activities.
Participate in Aquarium related programs including formal and informal guest presentations, facility tours, special after-hours events, and fee-based programs.
Other duties may include participation in scientific research and cross-training with other sections.
May travel for training and professional development.
Perform other job duties requiring skills, knowledge and physical requirements as demanded by those duties described or less. Individual assignments will be determined by the supervisor based on the current workloads and department needs.
Official City Job Description:
https://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/human-resources/Employment-VBGOV/Job%20Descriptions/Exhibits_Technician_I_-_Aquarist_Keeper_02049.pdf
Minimum Requirements:
MINIMUMS: Requires any combination of education (above the high school level) and/or experience equivalent to two (2) years in fields utilizing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities and associated with positions such as aquarist, exhibits technician, biologist, or animal keeper in a similar facility or program. Individual positions will have specific requirements regarding subject expertise, skills and training; these will be noted on job requisition at time opening is advertised. Must possess and maintain at all times current SCUBA certification of Open Water Diver or higher from a nationally recognized certifying agency. Must have, or obtain, a current and valid Virginia or North Carolina driver’s license in accordance with Virginia or North Carolina DMV driver’s license eligibility requirements. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. This position may require that incumbents to wear and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment such as, but not limited to, steel toed shoes, hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, or other safety attire and equipment in designated areas of risk. Specific requirements will be determined and communicated by the employee’s supervisor based on position assigned. Positions within this class have been designated as Alpha I positions requiring employees to work during inclement weather, regardless of the City’s operational status. Successful completion of a pre-employment physical. This is a safety sensitive position and is subject to mandatory drug testing. Positive drug test results may result in counseling and/or discipline, up to and including, termination.
Additional Requirements: DMV Transcript: Required CDL: Not Required DOT History: Not Required CPS Check: Not Required Physical: Required Respirator: Not Required Polygraph Review: Not Required Psychological Screening: Not Required Attachments Required: Copy of SCUBA certification of Open Water Diver or higher from a nationally recognized certifying agency.
Preferences:
Bachelor’s degree or higher in biology, marine biology, marine science, zoology, aquarium science, aquaculture, or related field. Minimum of six months of animal care and husbandry experience with aquatic animals, fish, reptiles, and/or amphibians in a public aquarium or related facility. Experience maintaining and repairing life support systems. Experience diving in exhibits for maintenance. Experience communicating with the public in an aquarium, zoo or similar facility. Experience working at an Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) accredited facility. Experience using ZIMS or similar program for animal record keeping.
Special Instructions:
Please note that you must have a SCUBA certification of Open Water Diver or higher from a nationally recognized certifying agency to be considered for this position.
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Dec 13, 2019
Full time
Job Duties:
The Exhibits Technician I - Aquarist/Keeper will assist in the husbandry and health maintenance of the live aquariums, habitats, and holding systems for the Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center. Assist in the acquisition of live organisms, as well as, the construction, maintenance, and repair of live exhibits and aquarium systems.
Provide for the needs of all animals and systems in assigned areas by doing regular daily feedings, maintenance of exhibits and support areas; and when applicable, maintaining water quality through operation of individual life support systems, as well as, administering treatments as directed by curatorial and veterinarian staff.
Seeks out guest contact and personal facilitated experiences.
Maintain exhibit quality standards through regular maintenance and cleaning activities.
Perform animal husbandry and animal handling activities involving animal groups in the Aquarium’s collection which is comprised of venomous and non-venomous animals, including fishes, invertebrates, amphibians, reptiles, sea turtles, and elasmobranchs
Keep work area clean and organized and report mechanical failures in a timely fashion; and keep service areas clean, neat and well organized.
Keep accurate records on all husbandry, training and water testing activities including daily care, animal health maintenance and observations, acquisition/disposition and mortalities.
Participate in collecting and quarantine activities when directed.
Research and suggest upgrades, enhancements and changes to exhibit and life support systems to curatorial staff.
Assist in the design and construction of new exhibits and life support systems.
Cross-train within section.
Participate in SCUBA diving operations for the purposes of exhibit maintenance, animal husbandry related procedures, and collecting activities.
Participate in Aquarium related programs including formal and informal guest presentations, facility tours, special after-hours events, and fee-based programs.
Other duties may include participation in scientific research and cross-training with other sections.
May travel for training and professional development.
Perform other job duties requiring skills, knowledge and physical requirements as demanded by those duties described or less. Individual assignments will be determined by the supervisor based on the current workloads and department needs.
Official City Job Description:
https://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/human-resources/Employment-VBGOV/Job%20Descriptions/Exhibits_Technician_I_-_Aquarist_Keeper_02049.pdf
Minimum Requirements:
MINIMUMS: Requires any combination of education (above the high school level) and/or experience equivalent to two (2) years in fields utilizing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities and associated with positions such as aquarist, exhibits technician, biologist, or animal keeper in a similar facility or program. Individual positions will have specific requirements regarding subject expertise, skills and training; these will be noted on job requisition at time opening is advertised. Must possess and maintain at all times current SCUBA certification of Open Water Diver or higher from a nationally recognized certifying agency. Must have, or obtain, a current and valid Virginia or North Carolina driver’s license in accordance with Virginia or North Carolina DMV driver’s license eligibility requirements. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. This position may require that incumbents to wear and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment such as, but not limited to, steel toed shoes, hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, or other safety attire and equipment in designated areas of risk. Specific requirements will be determined and communicated by the employee’s supervisor based on position assigned. Positions within this class have been designated as Alpha I positions requiring employees to work during inclement weather, regardless of the City’s operational status. Successful completion of a pre-employment physical. This is a safety sensitive position and is subject to mandatory drug testing. Positive drug test results may result in counseling and/or discipline, up to and including, termination.
Additional Requirements: DMV Transcript: Required CDL: Not Required DOT History: Not Required CPS Check: Not Required Physical: Required Respirator: Not Required Polygraph Review: Not Required Psychological Screening: Not Required Attachments Required: Copy of SCUBA certification of Open Water Diver or higher from a nationally recognized certifying agency.
Preferences:
Bachelor’s degree or higher in biology, marine biology, marine science, zoology, aquarium science, aquaculture, or related field. Minimum of six months of animal care and husbandry experience with aquatic animals, fish, reptiles, and/or amphibians in a public aquarium or related facility. Experience maintaining and repairing life support systems. Experience diving in exhibits for maintenance. Experience communicating with the public in an aquarium, zoo or similar facility. Experience working at an Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) accredited facility. Experience using ZIMS or similar program for animal record keeping.
Special Instructions:
Please note that you must have a SCUBA certification of Open Water Diver or higher from a nationally recognized certifying agency to be considered for this position.
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State of Oregon
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality Headquarters, Northeast Multnomah Street, Portland, OR, USA
Senior Emission Inventory Analyst, (Natural Resource Specialist 4) , in Portland, Oregon.
The Department of Environmental Quality’s (DEQ’s) mission is to be the leader in restoring, maintaining, and enhancing the quality of Oregon’s air, land and water. The Air Quality Division is responsible for collecting environmental information, analyzing environmental information, and developing sound and effective environmental strategies. The Air Quality Program is primarily responsible for developing new air quality programs and supporting the Regions as they implement existing air quality programs. The Technical Services Section provides a range of technical and analytical services including emission inventory, air quality model development and modeling, data system support, data analysis, risk assessment, greenhouse gas reporting, and data processing and reporting to federal agencies.
What you will do!
You will be an agency expert on calculating air pollutant emission estimates. In addition, you will be responsible for developing emission inventories from the ground up, and applying state methods to calculate, manage, and ensure air pollutant emissions estimates are comprehensive, accurate, and of sufficient quality to provide the foundation for the complex goals of the Air Quality Division and the strategic directions of the Agency.
What’s in it for you!
The opportunity to join a dynamic, synergistic team of professional, mission focused individuals tasked with maintaining, restoring, and enhancing the quality of Oregon’s air, water, and land for all to enjoy. We offer medical, dental, and vision health benefits with paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave, and 10 paid holidays a year. Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program: If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). Learn more to see whether you qualify at PSLF Program . If you are passionate about Oregon's environment, apply today!
This is a full-time, AFSCME represented position.
What are we looking for?
Bachelor’s degree in a physical science, natural resources, environmental science, or closely related field, AND 4 years of experience in a natural resource or environmental field (an equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable).
At least 1 year of experience at a technical or professional level performing activities in a natural resource program such as researching and analyzing data, conducting investigations, applying pertinent laws and regulations, or coordinating and monitoring project activities.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills, and time management skills, with an ability to work under tight deadlines with shifting priorities and pay attention to detail.
Extensive knowledge about emission inventory sectors (point, nonpoint, onroad, nonroad, and “event” sources) coupling with estimation techniques and how to build a completely new emission inventory.
Working knowledge of modern industrial equipment and processes, and the pollution control equipment utilized in emission reduction.
Advanced working knowledge on geospatial analysis with ArcGIS (or similar), relational databases, and open-source data-analysis tools, and the application in building an emissions inventory.
Extensive knowledge of the trends, developments, and technological changes in air quality control/management.
Working knowledge of the EPA’s NEI EIS Gateway.
Ability to facilitate and negotiate solutions to complex regulatory issues among multiple organizations with conflicting, overlapping, or inconsistent requirements or objectives.
Ability to work independently and without direct supervision; ability to perform well within a team environment.
How to Apply:
To apply for this position, please follow the “Apply” link above and complete the online application and all supplemental questions.
Please be sure to attach a resume . Please enter your work experience in your application; a resume will not substitute for a completed application.
**Please be sure to check both your e-mail and Workday account for updates regarding this recruitment.**
Veterans Information:
DEQ provides veterans’ preference points to all eligible veterans. For more information, please go here: https://www.oregon.gov/jobs/Pages/Veterans.aspx . For privacy reasons, please do not attach veterans’ preference documents when initially applying. You will be asked to submit those at a later time.
Questions/Need Help?
If you have questions about the recruitment or need assistance to participate in the application process, please contact Patrick Atonna, Human Resources Analyst, at Atonna.Patrick@deq.state.or.us or (503) 229-5021.
Dec 13, 2019
Full time
Senior Emission Inventory Analyst, (Natural Resource Specialist 4) , in Portland, Oregon.
The Department of Environmental Quality’s (DEQ’s) mission is to be the leader in restoring, maintaining, and enhancing the quality of Oregon’s air, land and water. The Air Quality Division is responsible for collecting environmental information, analyzing environmental information, and developing sound and effective environmental strategies. The Air Quality Program is primarily responsible for developing new air quality programs and supporting the Regions as they implement existing air quality programs. The Technical Services Section provides a range of technical and analytical services including emission inventory, air quality model development and modeling, data system support, data analysis, risk assessment, greenhouse gas reporting, and data processing and reporting to federal agencies.
What you will do!
You will be an agency expert on calculating air pollutant emission estimates. In addition, you will be responsible for developing emission inventories from the ground up, and applying state methods to calculate, manage, and ensure air pollutant emissions estimates are comprehensive, accurate, and of sufficient quality to provide the foundation for the complex goals of the Air Quality Division and the strategic directions of the Agency.
What’s in it for you!
The opportunity to join a dynamic, synergistic team of professional, mission focused individuals tasked with maintaining, restoring, and enhancing the quality of Oregon’s air, water, and land for all to enjoy. We offer medical, dental, and vision health benefits with paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave, and 10 paid holidays a year. Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program: If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). Learn more to see whether you qualify at PSLF Program . If you are passionate about Oregon's environment, apply today!
This is a full-time, AFSCME represented position.
What are we looking for?
Bachelor’s degree in a physical science, natural resources, environmental science, or closely related field, AND 4 years of experience in a natural resource or environmental field (an equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable).
At least 1 year of experience at a technical or professional level performing activities in a natural resource program such as researching and analyzing data, conducting investigations, applying pertinent laws and regulations, or coordinating and monitoring project activities.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills, and time management skills, with an ability to work under tight deadlines with shifting priorities and pay attention to detail.
Extensive knowledge about emission inventory sectors (point, nonpoint, onroad, nonroad, and “event” sources) coupling with estimation techniques and how to build a completely new emission inventory.
Working knowledge of modern industrial equipment and processes, and the pollution control equipment utilized in emission reduction.
Advanced working knowledge on geospatial analysis with ArcGIS (or similar), relational databases, and open-source data-analysis tools, and the application in building an emissions inventory.
Extensive knowledge of the trends, developments, and technological changes in air quality control/management.
Working knowledge of the EPA’s NEI EIS Gateway.
Ability to facilitate and negotiate solutions to complex regulatory issues among multiple organizations with conflicting, overlapping, or inconsistent requirements or objectives.
Ability to work independently and without direct supervision; ability to perform well within a team environment.
How to Apply:
To apply for this position, please follow the “Apply” link above and complete the online application and all supplemental questions.
Please be sure to attach a resume . Please enter your work experience in your application; a resume will not substitute for a completed application.
**Please be sure to check both your e-mail and Workday account for updates regarding this recruitment.**
Veterans Information:
DEQ provides veterans’ preference points to all eligible veterans. For more information, please go here: https://www.oregon.gov/jobs/Pages/Veterans.aspx . For privacy reasons, please do not attach veterans’ preference documents when initially applying. You will be asked to submit those at a later time.
Questions/Need Help?
If you have questions about the recruitment or need assistance to participate in the application process, please contact Patrick Atonna, Human Resources Analyst, at Atonna.Patrick@deq.state.or.us or (503) 229-5021.
The Conservation Department of the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) ensures the permanent protection and stewardship of Appalachian Trail Lands (ATC lands) and Appalachian National Scenic Trail lands (National Park Service lands) and their associated resources through effective implementation of a cooperative management system involving ATC, Trail-maintaining clubs, and public-agency partners.
POSITION SUMMARY
The applicant will be responsible for working on an approximately forty-mile section of the A.T. in Maine as a ridgerunner where they will greet, aid and educate hikers on Leave No Trace and management regulations. The applicant will also work cooperatively to staff the Appalachian Trail Visitor Center in Monson, Maine, an A.T. Community. The Visitor Center’s core mission is to address the increased popularity of the Appalachian Trail in northern Maine and Baxter State Park, concerns with hiker behavior, and to support the growing ecotourism industry in the Moosehead Lake region. Applicant will be one of three primary staff for the Visitor Center and will also have the opportunity to support the mission of the Visitor Center through hiker education on the A.T. near Monson. In the Visitor Center, the applicant will be the primary point of contact for all visitors to the Visitor Center including thru-hikers, section hikers, short term backpackers, day hikers, camp groups and casual visitors. They will provide education on Leave No Trace, management regulations and visitor expectations in Baxter State Park, day hiking opportunities in the area, and trail and river conditions. The split between on-Trail and Visitor Center time will be approximately 65%/35%, but may vary through the season.
Applicants will be expected to work together with the Visitor Center Manager, Visitor Center Assistant and Maine Regional Manager as a team, and also cooperatively with Appalachian Trail Conservancy staff, Maine Appalachian Trail Club (MATC) volunteers and staff, Monson A.T. Community volunteers, Monson town staff and Baxter State Park staff. They will also be expected to work weekend days and some holidays. Low-cost off-trail housing will be available to the applicant.
Applicants must be available the third week of May through mid-October.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
Meet and greet hikers on the A.T. in a ridgerunner capacity and educate them about the Appalachian Trail, ATC, MATC, Baxter State Park, and Leave No Trace hiking/camping methods on the A.T. near Monson. Advise visitors and hikers of rules on the A.T. in the region.
Meet and greet the public in the Visitor Center and inform and educate them about the A.T., ATC, MATC, Baxter State Park, and Leave No Trace hiking/camping methods
Advise thru-hikers and section hikers on the regulations and expectations for A.T. hikers in Baxter State Park
Provide appropriate local hike recommendations for those wishing to explore the A.T. and other trails in the general vicinity and inform visitors of local regulations
Provide up-to-date assessments of trail and ford conditions in the 100 Mile Wilderness region
Promote ATC and MATC membership through positive customer interactions that convey ATC’s and MATC’s missions
Assist with small store operations, stocking and inventory
Maintain a daily log and submit it to the ATC supervisor and Baxter State Park managers, submit written or e-mailed reports to supervisors at the end of each work period, and submit a written report to ATC at the end of the season detailing highlights, problems, etc
Maintain regular contact with field supervisors, club volunteers, agency partners, and local officials
Periodic maintenance of trail counters with cooperation of colleagues
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Commitment to Appalachian Trail and resource protection efforts including regulations
Knowledge of the Appalachian Trail, ATC and the trail maintaining clubs
Knowledge of and experience in Baxter State Park
Active knowledge of Leave No Trace principles, LNT Trainers or Master Educators preferred
Experience with the Appalachian Trail long- distance hiking community
Proven ability to work alone with minimal supervision
Excellent communication, organization and education skills
Ability to interact with visitors with varied levels of experience under sometimes stressful conditions
Proficiency with computers including but not limited to proficiency with the internet, Microsoft Office software and email
Previous A.T. volunteer experience preferable
Current first-aid and CPR certification (Wilderness First-Aid certification is preferable)
Physical Demands:
Moderate noise level due to visitor-center environment with a high level of conversation and crowds from time to time
Periods of standing on feet from time to time indoors
Three days per week backpacking on the Appalachian Trail in Maine hiking significant distances on and off trail, in rugged terrain
Requires the ability to work under adverse weather conditions
May be required to ford streams and rivers to check conditions
Ability to lift and move moderate weight (50+ pounds)
Exposure to odors associated with natural and outdoor activities and those that may have been engaged in activities in natural or outdoor settings for an extended length of time
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Dec 13, 2019
Seasonal
The Conservation Department of the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) ensures the permanent protection and stewardship of Appalachian Trail Lands (ATC lands) and Appalachian National Scenic Trail lands (National Park Service lands) and their associated resources through effective implementation of a cooperative management system involving ATC, Trail-maintaining clubs, and public-agency partners.
POSITION SUMMARY
The applicant will be responsible for working on an approximately forty-mile section of the A.T. in Maine as a ridgerunner where they will greet, aid and educate hikers on Leave No Trace and management regulations. The applicant will also work cooperatively to staff the Appalachian Trail Visitor Center in Monson, Maine, an A.T. Community. The Visitor Center’s core mission is to address the increased popularity of the Appalachian Trail in northern Maine and Baxter State Park, concerns with hiker behavior, and to support the growing ecotourism industry in the Moosehead Lake region. Applicant will be one of three primary staff for the Visitor Center and will also have the opportunity to support the mission of the Visitor Center through hiker education on the A.T. near Monson. In the Visitor Center, the applicant will be the primary point of contact for all visitors to the Visitor Center including thru-hikers, section hikers, short term backpackers, day hikers, camp groups and casual visitors. They will provide education on Leave No Trace, management regulations and visitor expectations in Baxter State Park, day hiking opportunities in the area, and trail and river conditions. The split between on-Trail and Visitor Center time will be approximately 65%/35%, but may vary through the season.
Applicants will be expected to work together with the Visitor Center Manager, Visitor Center Assistant and Maine Regional Manager as a team, and also cooperatively with Appalachian Trail Conservancy staff, Maine Appalachian Trail Club (MATC) volunteers and staff, Monson A.T. Community volunteers, Monson town staff and Baxter State Park staff. They will also be expected to work weekend days and some holidays. Low-cost off-trail housing will be available to the applicant.
Applicants must be available the third week of May through mid-October.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
Meet and greet hikers on the A.T. in a ridgerunner capacity and educate them about the Appalachian Trail, ATC, MATC, Baxter State Park, and Leave No Trace hiking/camping methods on the A.T. near Monson. Advise visitors and hikers of rules on the A.T. in the region.
Meet and greet the public in the Visitor Center and inform and educate them about the A.T., ATC, MATC, Baxter State Park, and Leave No Trace hiking/camping methods
Advise thru-hikers and section hikers on the regulations and expectations for A.T. hikers in Baxter State Park
Provide appropriate local hike recommendations for those wishing to explore the A.T. and other trails in the general vicinity and inform visitors of local regulations
Provide up-to-date assessments of trail and ford conditions in the 100 Mile Wilderness region
Promote ATC and MATC membership through positive customer interactions that convey ATC’s and MATC’s missions
Assist with small store operations, stocking and inventory
Maintain a daily log and submit it to the ATC supervisor and Baxter State Park managers, submit written or e-mailed reports to supervisors at the end of each work period, and submit a written report to ATC at the end of the season detailing highlights, problems, etc
Maintain regular contact with field supervisors, club volunteers, agency partners, and local officials
Periodic maintenance of trail counters with cooperation of colleagues
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Commitment to Appalachian Trail and resource protection efforts including regulations
Knowledge of the Appalachian Trail, ATC and the trail maintaining clubs
Knowledge of and experience in Baxter State Park
Active knowledge of Leave No Trace principles, LNT Trainers or Master Educators preferred
Experience with the Appalachian Trail long- distance hiking community
Proven ability to work alone with minimal supervision
Excellent communication, organization and education skills
Ability to interact with visitors with varied levels of experience under sometimes stressful conditions
Proficiency with computers including but not limited to proficiency with the internet, Microsoft Office software and email
Previous A.T. volunteer experience preferable
Current first-aid and CPR certification (Wilderness First-Aid certification is preferable)
Physical Demands:
Moderate noise level due to visitor-center environment with a high level of conversation and crowds from time to time
Periods of standing on feet from time to time indoors
Three days per week backpacking on the Appalachian Trail in Maine hiking significant distances on and off trail, in rugged terrain
Requires the ability to work under adverse weather conditions
May be required to ford streams and rivers to check conditions
Ability to lift and move moderate weight (50+ pounds)
Exposure to odors associated with natural and outdoor activities and those that may have been engaged in activities in natural or outdoor settings for an extended length of time
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Friends of the Earth’s Food and Agriculture Program is working to rapidly transition our food system to one that is sustainable, healthy and just. We carry out market and policy campaigns aimed at protecting pollinators, reforming animal agriculture and reducing the harmful environmental, health and social impacts of industrial agriculture while advocating for local, equitable, humane, organic and regenerative food production. We also work to ensure the safe and precautionary management of chemicals and emerging technologies.
Position Overview
We are seeking to hire a talented and dedicated individual to help support Friends of the Earth’s BeeAction campaign. The position will support the BeeAction policy and markets campaigns and initiatives that focus on education, organizing and building power to eliminate the use of toxic pesticides, protect pollinators and advance a healthy, sustainable and just food system.
Principal Duties And Responsibilities
Implement strategic campaign plans (including research, outreach, public education, online and offline organizing, traditional and social media, and markets and policy advocacy) in conjunction with the Food and Agriculture Campaigner, Senior Staff Scientist, Communications team and other stakeholders.
Organize, collaborate with and mobilize a broad, diverse and powerful base of allies in support of Friends of the Earth’s BeeAction campaign.
Educate members of Congress, the administration, state and local legislators and institution policy makers on pollinator health, pesticides and agriculture issues.
Conduct research and analysis to develop reports and articles, factsheets, web content and other campaign materials on pollinator health, food, agriculture and pesticides to educate allies, opinion leaders, policymakers, the press and the public.
Coordinate and organize events such as rallies, petition deliveries, panel discussions, film screenings and weeks of action.
Represent Friends of the Earth at public events to support campaign objectives and reach key audiences.
Engage and train activists and volunteers.
Other responsibilities as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
One year of experience in campaigning, organizing, policy advocacy (not necessarily environmental), and/or legislative work at the federal or state level.
Strong written and verbal communications skills.
Occasional local, regional and national travel.
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a fast-moving and results-oriented team, with a diverse group of coalition partners, and in a changing environment.
Preferred Skills
A demonstrated commitment to the environment and social justice.
Knowledge and experience with the legislative process.
A strategic mindset that grasps opportunities in both short-term and long-term contexts and a desire to have a major impact on policy debates through hard-hitting advocacy.
Ability to balance and successfully complete a wide range of activities including advocacy, research, communications, policy development, and organizing.
Friends of the Earth is an equal opportunity employer who encourages applications from women, people of color and other members of underrepresented groups who will contribute to the diversity of its staff.
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Dec 13, 2019
Friends of the Earth’s Food and Agriculture Program is working to rapidly transition our food system to one that is sustainable, healthy and just. We carry out market and policy campaigns aimed at protecting pollinators, reforming animal agriculture and reducing the harmful environmental, health and social impacts of industrial agriculture while advocating for local, equitable, humane, organic and regenerative food production. We also work to ensure the safe and precautionary management of chemicals and emerging technologies.
Position Overview
We are seeking to hire a talented and dedicated individual to help support Friends of the Earth’s BeeAction campaign. The position will support the BeeAction policy and markets campaigns and initiatives that focus on education, organizing and building power to eliminate the use of toxic pesticides, protect pollinators and advance a healthy, sustainable and just food system.
Principal Duties And Responsibilities
Implement strategic campaign plans (including research, outreach, public education, online and offline organizing, traditional and social media, and markets and policy advocacy) in conjunction with the Food and Agriculture Campaigner, Senior Staff Scientist, Communications team and other stakeholders.
Organize, collaborate with and mobilize a broad, diverse and powerful base of allies in support of Friends of the Earth’s BeeAction campaign.
Educate members of Congress, the administration, state and local legislators and institution policy makers on pollinator health, pesticides and agriculture issues.
Conduct research and analysis to develop reports and articles, factsheets, web content and other campaign materials on pollinator health, food, agriculture and pesticides to educate allies, opinion leaders, policymakers, the press and the public.
Coordinate and organize events such as rallies, petition deliveries, panel discussions, film screenings and weeks of action.
Represent Friends of the Earth at public events to support campaign objectives and reach key audiences.
Engage and train activists and volunteers.
Other responsibilities as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
One year of experience in campaigning, organizing, policy advocacy (not necessarily environmental), and/or legislative work at the federal or state level.
Strong written and verbal communications skills.
Occasional local, regional and national travel.
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a fast-moving and results-oriented team, with a diverse group of coalition partners, and in a changing environment.
Preferred Skills
A demonstrated commitment to the environment and social justice.
Knowledge and experience with the legislative process.
A strategic mindset that grasps opportunities in both short-term and long-term contexts and a desire to have a major impact on policy debates through hard-hitting advocacy.
Ability to balance and successfully complete a wide range of activities including advocacy, research, communications, policy development, and organizing.
Friends of the Earth is an equal opportunity employer who encourages applications from women, people of color and other members of underrepresented groups who will contribute to the diversity of its staff.
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Description
Weston Solutions, Inc. (WESTON®) has an immediate opening for a full-time Environmental Scientist in our Edison, NJ office. The position will include work in both field and office environments performing investigations and remediation of hazardous waste sites. Specific duties will include, but are not limited to, sampling environmental media (soil, water, waste, air, etc.), chemical and physical screening of samples in the field, shipping samples to laboratories for analyses, evaluating analytical results, and preparing reports of investigations and Removal Actions. The selected candidate will be an integral member of a project team with key contributions and responsibilities; required to interface with internal and external clients; responsible for project deliverables; and clearly communicating to the project team. The position is for a dedicated contract for the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 2 that runs through 2024. Fieldwork and travel within NY, NJ, PR and the USVI is required.
We are seeking a motivated individual with strong communication, interpersonal and analytical skills; strong organization skills, ownership and accountability; and the ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and anticipate team needs. The successful candidate will also have a strong desire to support the mission of protecting public health and the environment.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
B.S. degree in Biology, Geology, Chemistry, or Environmental Science plus at least 1-2 years of experience related to environmental investigation is required. Experience related to hazardous site investigation is preferred. Experience may include relevant employment or internships. An M.S. degree in any of the above scientific fields may substitute for the experience requirement.
Fieldwork and travel within NY, NJ, PR, and the USVI is required.
Collection of multi-media samples, on-site characterization of environmental samples, donning and doffing of PPE, use and applications of air monitoring and other environmental field instrumentation, and use of GPS.
Evaluation of analytical data quality, environmental data interpretation, excellent writing, report preparation and computer skills (Microsoft Office).
OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.
Experience in the applications of GIS/database management preferred.
Must be eligible to work in the US and have a valid driver's license.
Spanish fluency is a plus.
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Dec 13, 2019
Full time
Description
Weston Solutions, Inc. (WESTON®) has an immediate opening for a full-time Environmental Scientist in our Edison, NJ office. The position will include work in both field and office environments performing investigations and remediation of hazardous waste sites. Specific duties will include, but are not limited to, sampling environmental media (soil, water, waste, air, etc.), chemical and physical screening of samples in the field, shipping samples to laboratories for analyses, evaluating analytical results, and preparing reports of investigations and Removal Actions. The selected candidate will be an integral member of a project team with key contributions and responsibilities; required to interface with internal and external clients; responsible for project deliverables; and clearly communicating to the project team. The position is for a dedicated contract for the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 2 that runs through 2024. Fieldwork and travel within NY, NJ, PR and the USVI is required.
We are seeking a motivated individual with strong communication, interpersonal and analytical skills; strong organization skills, ownership and accountability; and the ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and anticipate team needs. The successful candidate will also have a strong desire to support the mission of protecting public health and the environment.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
B.S. degree in Biology, Geology, Chemistry, or Environmental Science plus at least 1-2 years of experience related to environmental investigation is required. Experience related to hazardous site investigation is preferred. Experience may include relevant employment or internships. An M.S. degree in any of the above scientific fields may substitute for the experience requirement.
Fieldwork and travel within NY, NJ, PR, and the USVI is required.
Collection of multi-media samples, on-site characterization of environmental samples, donning and doffing of PPE, use and applications of air monitoring and other environmental field instrumentation, and use of GPS.
Evaluation of analytical data quality, environmental data interpretation, excellent writing, report preparation and computer skills (Microsoft Office).
OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.
Experience in the applications of GIS/database management preferred.
Must be eligible to work in the US and have a valid driver's license.
Spanish fluency is a plus.
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Cincinnati Nature Center
Cincinnati Nature Center, Milford, OH, USA
Do you love spending time outdoors and working with children? Are you looking for a challenging and incredibly rewarding summer job? If so, becoming a summer day camp counselor at Cincinnati Nature Center may be the perfect job for you! As a nature-based day camp counselor, you'll spend the summer inspiring passion for nature in youth ages 5-13. Our counselors work as part of a team to help plan and guide children in hands-on environmental learning activities and projects, hikes, games, songs, stories, and crafts as they actively explore the natural world around us. We facilitate authentic connections with nature for our campers while also helping them practice life skills such as resiliency in challenging situations and development of social skills. As a camp counselor, you'll participate in training and hands-on skills building that can benefit you in college, many different jobs and careers, and in interpersonal communication. Summer staff work with professional educators, enjoy rich, hands-on learning experiences, and gain a variety of teaching techniques and ideas. Credit may be available through a college or university; check with your advisor. If you are interested in joining our inclusive, fun camp community to take part in rewarding experiences you won’t easily find at other summer jobs, please submit your application (see orange button below).
Commitment
Training week June1-5, hours typically 9 am-4:30 pm daily
Camps begin June 8 and end August 7 2020, with one week off June 29-July 3 (unpaid). Hours typically weekdays, 8:30 am-4:30 pm, with some longer or shorter depending on the camp and other responsibilities.
General Information
Position Title: Summer Day Camp Counselor Classification: Hourly, Non-Exempt Supervisor: Cincy Nature Camp Director Category: Seasonal Department: Education Schedule: Typically 35-40 Hours/Week Purpose
With direction from the Youth Program Manager (CincyNature Camp Director) and Camp Coordinators, plans and delivers summer day camp experiential programs for youth ages 5-13. Works as part of a team of counselors to carry out all functions related to CincyNature summer camps. Executes all activities with the highest standards for safety, customer service and in keeping with the Nature Center’s Mission, Values and Principles.
Essential Job Responsibilities
Deliver top-quality nature-based summer day camp experiences for youth.
Work with a team of counselors and other staff at one of three CNC sites:
Rowe Woods Visitor Center (ages 5-10) in Milford, OH,
Rowe Woods Fernwood Shelter (ages 6-13) in Milford, OH, or
Long Branch Farm & Trails (ages 6-13) in Goshen, OH.
Guide children ages 5-13 in hands-on environmental learning activities and projects, hikes, songs, stories, games, and crafts as they actively explore the world around us. Campers learn about the local natural environment by experiencing it, enjoying it, and learning to care for it.
These job responsibilities represent only the essential and most significant duties of the position. This job description does not exclude other work assignments, directives and responsibilities not mentioned herein.
Education and Competencies
High School Diploma or higher preferred
Communication
Quality communication and customer service skills
Must maintain confidentiality of sensitive and confidential information
Qualifications
A hearty interest in the outdoors and enthusiasm for sharing that interest with children
Some knowledge and training in natural science preferred
Experience working with children
A sense of humor, creativity, and initiative
Desire to work as part of a team
Procure and provide proof of current First Aid and CPR/AED certification prior to training week
Must pass a background check
Applicants should be 18 years of age or older
Work Environment:
The work is performed on-site, almost exclusively outdoors in the nature preserve.
Physical Demands
This position requires the following physical activities: pushing, pulling, climbing, bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting, reaching, sitting, standing, walking, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and visual acuity.
Non-Discrimination Policy
Cincinnati Nature Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, income, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or marital or family status.
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Dec 13, 2019
Seasonal
Do you love spending time outdoors and working with children? Are you looking for a challenging and incredibly rewarding summer job? If so, becoming a summer day camp counselor at Cincinnati Nature Center may be the perfect job for you! As a nature-based day camp counselor, you'll spend the summer inspiring passion for nature in youth ages 5-13. Our counselors work as part of a team to help plan and guide children in hands-on environmental learning activities and projects, hikes, games, songs, stories, and crafts as they actively explore the natural world around us. We facilitate authentic connections with nature for our campers while also helping them practice life skills such as resiliency in challenging situations and development of social skills. As a camp counselor, you'll participate in training and hands-on skills building that can benefit you in college, many different jobs and careers, and in interpersonal communication. Summer staff work with professional educators, enjoy rich, hands-on learning experiences, and gain a variety of teaching techniques and ideas. Credit may be available through a college or university; check with your advisor. If you are interested in joining our inclusive, fun camp community to take part in rewarding experiences you won’t easily find at other summer jobs, please submit your application (see orange button below).
Commitment
Training week June1-5, hours typically 9 am-4:30 pm daily
Camps begin June 8 and end August 7 2020, with one week off June 29-July 3 (unpaid). Hours typically weekdays, 8:30 am-4:30 pm, with some longer or shorter depending on the camp and other responsibilities.
General Information
Position Title: Summer Day Camp Counselor Classification: Hourly, Non-Exempt Supervisor: Cincy Nature Camp Director Category: Seasonal Department: Education Schedule: Typically 35-40 Hours/Week Purpose
With direction from the Youth Program Manager (CincyNature Camp Director) and Camp Coordinators, plans and delivers summer day camp experiential programs for youth ages 5-13. Works as part of a team of counselors to carry out all functions related to CincyNature summer camps. Executes all activities with the highest standards for safety, customer service and in keeping with the Nature Center’s Mission, Values and Principles.
Essential Job Responsibilities
Deliver top-quality nature-based summer day camp experiences for youth.
Work with a team of counselors and other staff at one of three CNC sites:
Rowe Woods Visitor Center (ages 5-10) in Milford, OH,
Rowe Woods Fernwood Shelter (ages 6-13) in Milford, OH, or
Long Branch Farm & Trails (ages 6-13) in Goshen, OH.
Guide children ages 5-13 in hands-on environmental learning activities and projects, hikes, songs, stories, games, and crafts as they actively explore the world around us. Campers learn about the local natural environment by experiencing it, enjoying it, and learning to care for it.
These job responsibilities represent only the essential and most significant duties of the position. This job description does not exclude other work assignments, directives and responsibilities not mentioned herein.
Education and Competencies
High School Diploma or higher preferred
Communication
Quality communication and customer service skills
Must maintain confidentiality of sensitive and confidential information
Qualifications
A hearty interest in the outdoors and enthusiasm for sharing that interest with children
Some knowledge and training in natural science preferred
Experience working with children
A sense of humor, creativity, and initiative
Desire to work as part of a team
Procure and provide proof of current First Aid and CPR/AED certification prior to training week
Must pass a background check
Applicants should be 18 years of age or older
Work Environment:
The work is performed on-site, almost exclusively outdoors in the nature preserve.
Physical Demands
This position requires the following physical activities: pushing, pulling, climbing, bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting, reaching, sitting, standing, walking, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and visual acuity.
Non-Discrimination Policy
Cincinnati Nature Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, income, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or marital or family status.
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Project Description
As a Coastal Resource Management (CRM) Community Outreach Facilitator, your assignment is to work with local governments either at a municipal or provincial level. Under the Republic Act 7160 (Local Government Code), local government units have the mandate to manage the coastal and marine resources. Depending on the priorities of the local government unit, Volunteers work in one or more of the following components: 1) Environmental Education 2) Participatory Coastal Resource Assessment 3) Marine Protected Area Management 4) Capacity Building of Fisherfolk Organization 5) Policy Advocacy 6) Alternative Livelihood Many Volunteers spend the majority of their time in dealing with the political dynamics of the local governments in order for the CRM program to be well implemented. Skills working with people and organizations are equally, if not more, important than technical skills in this project. In the Philippines, you need to establish relationships with your work partners and community members and earn their trust before you can begin your work in environmental education or technical CRM areas. As a result, CRM Volunteers need good people skills and experience or interest in doing community organizing.
Required Skills
Qualified candidates will have an expressed interest in promoting environmental awareness in schools and communities and one or more of the following criteria: • Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science in Environmental Education, Environment Science, Environment Studies, Environment Interpretation, Natural Resources, Conservation, Ecology, Social Science or Community Development; OR • BA/BS in any discipline with experience organizing/leading environmental education activities; OR • 5 years professional work experience • All candidates are required to have significant confidence in swimming and comfort or experience with snorkeling (having a scuba certification is NOT required). Due to Philippines government visa requirements and the government’s current strong stance and action on combating drug production, distribution/trafficking, and use, applicants will not be considered for Peace Corps positions in the Philippines at this time if they have ever been convicted of any crime, even if it was expunged or sealed, and even if they otherwise would meet the standards for legal clearance to serve as a Peace Corps Volunteer more generally.
Desired Skills
Highly desired skills for this position include: • Certification in primary or secondary science education • Experience organizing/leading environmental education activities • Strong interest in working with people, especially the grassroots of fishing communities • Strong interpersonal skills and an interest in the combination of community development, governance, and environmental protection • Interest in Philippine culture and willingness to integrate into a Filipino community
Required Language Skills
There are no pre-requisite language requirements for this position.
Tagalog is the national language of the Philippines but typically Volunteers will need to learn a secondary local language to be successful. A Volunteer’s dedication to learning a secondary language will set them up for success during their service. Having this skill will help Volunteers better integrate into their community.
ACCEPTS COUPLES: Yes POSITIONS AVAILABLE: 23
APPLY BY Jan. 1, 2020 KNOW BY March 1, 2020 DEPART BY July 2, 2020
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Dec 13, 2019
Full time
Project Description
As a Coastal Resource Management (CRM) Community Outreach Facilitator, your assignment is to work with local governments either at a municipal or provincial level. Under the Republic Act 7160 (Local Government Code), local government units have the mandate to manage the coastal and marine resources. Depending on the priorities of the local government unit, Volunteers work in one or more of the following components: 1) Environmental Education 2) Participatory Coastal Resource Assessment 3) Marine Protected Area Management 4) Capacity Building of Fisherfolk Organization 5) Policy Advocacy 6) Alternative Livelihood Many Volunteers spend the majority of their time in dealing with the political dynamics of the local governments in order for the CRM program to be well implemented. Skills working with people and organizations are equally, if not more, important than technical skills in this project. In the Philippines, you need to establish relationships with your work partners and community members and earn their trust before you can begin your work in environmental education or technical CRM areas. As a result, CRM Volunteers need good people skills and experience or interest in doing community organizing.
Required Skills
Qualified candidates will have an expressed interest in promoting environmental awareness in schools and communities and one or more of the following criteria: • Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science in Environmental Education, Environment Science, Environment Studies, Environment Interpretation, Natural Resources, Conservation, Ecology, Social Science or Community Development; OR • BA/BS in any discipline with experience organizing/leading environmental education activities; OR • 5 years professional work experience • All candidates are required to have significant confidence in swimming and comfort or experience with snorkeling (having a scuba certification is NOT required). Due to Philippines government visa requirements and the government’s current strong stance and action on combating drug production, distribution/trafficking, and use, applicants will not be considered for Peace Corps positions in the Philippines at this time if they have ever been convicted of any crime, even if it was expunged or sealed, and even if they otherwise would meet the standards for legal clearance to serve as a Peace Corps Volunteer more generally.
Desired Skills
Highly desired skills for this position include: • Certification in primary or secondary science education • Experience organizing/leading environmental education activities • Strong interest in working with people, especially the grassroots of fishing communities • Strong interpersonal skills and an interest in the combination of community development, governance, and environmental protection • Interest in Philippine culture and willingness to integrate into a Filipino community
Required Language Skills
There are no pre-requisite language requirements for this position.
Tagalog is the national language of the Philippines but typically Volunteers will need to learn a secondary local language to be successful. A Volunteer’s dedication to learning a secondary language will set them up for success during their service. Having this skill will help Volunteers better integrate into their community.
ACCEPTS COUPLES: Yes POSITIONS AVAILABLE: 23
APPLY BY Jan. 1, 2020 KNOW BY March 1, 2020 DEPART BY July 2, 2020
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Sustainability Outreach Specialist (Official Job Title: Community Outreach Specialist): Educate members of the community and employees in order to encourage behavior change, promote savings and achieve sustainability goals. Support sustainability policies and programs through education and engagement. Serve as a resource for county and community partners on areas of subject matter expertise.
Duties:
Education, Outreach and Engagement
Maintain and enhance the Energy Upgrade volunteer program by recruiting new volunteers, organizing training sessions, communicating with volunteers, scheduling classes and upgrade installs, and working with program partners. Engage and maintain relationships with current and future volunteers.
Assist with the Partners for Green Places grant project by creating documents, tracking, implementing the communications plan, working with project partners, and other tasks as needed. This grant project is a partnership between numerous organizations that will allow local non-profits to assess and implement energy efficiency measures in their buildings.
Ensure a coordinated approach to community outreach and education including the adoption and implementation of relevant campaigns, prioritization of topics based on community need, promotion of priority messages and strategic engagement tools.
Classes: Create and deliver sustainability training and classes on priority topics, with a particular focus on energy, green building, and sustainable living (e.g. Energy Upgrade Workshops, Green Champion series); engage new and diverse audiences; implement creative education strategies and technologies to achieve education goals.
Workshops, events and meetings: Examples include annual Sustainable Communities Workshop and other educational events and meetings throughout the year on key issues. Tasks include coordination of planning committees, identification of speakers, development of materials, event promotion, and oversight of budget and contracted services. Lead planning and implementation efforts for sustainability events and workshops.
Track and report result of education and outreach efforts according to Department guidance and in a way that will contribute to continuous improvement of programming.
Develop and implement outreach programs, events and technical reports related to priority subject areas to foster a community culture of sustainability.
Maintain an understanding of the policy and best practices for sustainability elsewhere around the state and country. Assist in development of programs and policy.
Communication and Coordination
Develop and maintain communication tools for use with various partners such as county and Extension Sustainability websites, Employee Sustainability e-Net site, subject-specific brochures, informative emails and e-newsletters, blogs, social media posts, videos and other material that furthers the sustainability education mission.
Showcase success stories both across the community and within the enterprise to highlight completed projects and support the spread of demonstration projects.
Maintain regular communication with diverse, strategic community and enterprise partners and provide regular opportunities for networking and engagement with a goal of ensuring a connected and informed sustainability network.
Represent county sustainability at community events and speaking engagements.
Cultivate critical relationships both internally and externally: cultivate and maintain collaborative relationship with agencies, organizations and business representatives; maintain knowledge of their sustainability priorities and incorporate that into development of new programs; facilitate opportunities to maintain and showcase Sarasota County’s leadership position.
Develop and maintain Sarasota County’s reputation and relationship with key agencies and organizations responsible for program demonstrations, funding and collaboration opportunities, and leadership opportunities.
Analysis and Consultation
Regularly research and maintain working knowledge of best practices in sustainability programs and policy, including green building, energy conservation and other identified subject matter expertise; develop approachable technical reports and otherwise apply that knowledge in application of education goals above.
Analyze policy options as necessary: work with County Governmental Relations to evaluate legislative proposals and to inform the community on opportunities and impediments relative to community sustainability through local, state and federal policy.
Provide as needed analytic and information services on a range of sustainability related tasks including bench-marking, technology, funding, and networking; Serve as a consultant to internal and external stakeholders in their efforts to improve sustainability and implement innovative practices.
Conduct and analyze surveys to determine program impact and metrics. Regularly track and report metrics to show success and evaluate opportunities for improvement.
Assist in identifying and pursuing funding and sponsorship sources.
Demonstrate ability to manage projects through the planning, organization, monitoring, reporting and control of assigned projects. Should include development of project plans with tasks, timelines, responsibilities and budgets as well as responsiveness to requests from others in a timely fashion.
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Minimum Qualifications: An Associate's Degree in Sustainability, Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, Environmental Planning, Communications, Education, Planning or a highly related field to sustainability and two (2) years of sustainability community event/activities planning -OR- Four (4) years of sustainability community event/activities planning. A valid Driver’s License is required. Please attach a cover letter and resume to your application.
Preferred Qualifications: A Bachelor’s Degree in Sustainability, Communications, or Education is preferred with four years of related outreach and education, networking facilitation, event planning and coordination, and policy analysis. Sustainability-related accreditation preferred, such as LEED GA, LEED AP or International Society of Sustainability Professionals Certificate. Demonstrated understanding of and connections to the network of sustainability professionals and advocates in Sarasota County is preferred.
Job Based Competencies: Subject matter expertise on sustainability in general and at least two of the following: energy efficiency, renewable energy, alternative transportation, green building, environmentally preferable procurement, toxins, environmental health, social sustainability and equity. Working knowledge and demonstrated ability to apply innovative educational techniques designed to engage the audience and ensure retention.
Work Schedule: There will be occasional work on evenings and weekends.
Sarasota County Government is committed to wellness and successful applicants must be tobacco free for twelve months preceding date of application.
Drug Free Work Environment EOE/AA/ADA
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Dec 09, 2019
Full time
Sustainability Outreach Specialist (Official Job Title: Community Outreach Specialist): Educate members of the community and employees in order to encourage behavior change, promote savings and achieve sustainability goals. Support sustainability policies and programs through education and engagement. Serve as a resource for county and community partners on areas of subject matter expertise.
Duties:
Education, Outreach and Engagement
Maintain and enhance the Energy Upgrade volunteer program by recruiting new volunteers, organizing training sessions, communicating with volunteers, scheduling classes and upgrade installs, and working with program partners. Engage and maintain relationships with current and future volunteers.
Assist with the Partners for Green Places grant project by creating documents, tracking, implementing the communications plan, working with project partners, and other tasks as needed. This grant project is a partnership between numerous organizations that will allow local non-profits to assess and implement energy efficiency measures in their buildings.
Ensure a coordinated approach to community outreach and education including the adoption and implementation of relevant campaigns, prioritization of topics based on community need, promotion of priority messages and strategic engagement tools.
Classes: Create and deliver sustainability training and classes on priority topics, with a particular focus on energy, green building, and sustainable living (e.g. Energy Upgrade Workshops, Green Champion series); engage new and diverse audiences; implement creative education strategies and technologies to achieve education goals.
Workshops, events and meetings: Examples include annual Sustainable Communities Workshop and other educational events and meetings throughout the year on key issues. Tasks include coordination of planning committees, identification of speakers, development of materials, event promotion, and oversight of budget and contracted services. Lead planning and implementation efforts for sustainability events and workshops.
Track and report result of education and outreach efforts according to Department guidance and in a way that will contribute to continuous improvement of programming.
Develop and implement outreach programs, events and technical reports related to priority subject areas to foster a community culture of sustainability.
Maintain an understanding of the policy and best practices for sustainability elsewhere around the state and country. Assist in development of programs and policy.
Communication and Coordination
Develop and maintain communication tools for use with various partners such as county and Extension Sustainability websites, Employee Sustainability e-Net site, subject-specific brochures, informative emails and e-newsletters, blogs, social media posts, videos and other material that furthers the sustainability education mission.
Showcase success stories both across the community and within the enterprise to highlight completed projects and support the spread of demonstration projects.
Maintain regular communication with diverse, strategic community and enterprise partners and provide regular opportunities for networking and engagement with a goal of ensuring a connected and informed sustainability network.
Represent county sustainability at community events and speaking engagements.
Cultivate critical relationships both internally and externally: cultivate and maintain collaborative relationship with agencies, organizations and business representatives; maintain knowledge of their sustainability priorities and incorporate that into development of new programs; facilitate opportunities to maintain and showcase Sarasota County’s leadership position.
Develop and maintain Sarasota County’s reputation and relationship with key agencies and organizations responsible for program demonstrations, funding and collaboration opportunities, and leadership opportunities.
Analysis and Consultation
Regularly research and maintain working knowledge of best practices in sustainability programs and policy, including green building, energy conservation and other identified subject matter expertise; develop approachable technical reports and otherwise apply that knowledge in application of education goals above.
Analyze policy options as necessary: work with County Governmental Relations to evaluate legislative proposals and to inform the community on opportunities and impediments relative to community sustainability through local, state and federal policy.
Provide as needed analytic and information services on a range of sustainability related tasks including bench-marking, technology, funding, and networking; Serve as a consultant to internal and external stakeholders in their efforts to improve sustainability and implement innovative practices.
Conduct and analyze surveys to determine program impact and metrics. Regularly track and report metrics to show success and evaluate opportunities for improvement.
Assist in identifying and pursuing funding and sponsorship sources.
Demonstrate ability to manage projects through the planning, organization, monitoring, reporting and control of assigned projects. Should include development of project plans with tasks, timelines, responsibilities and budgets as well as responsiveness to requests from others in a timely fashion.
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Minimum Qualifications: An Associate's Degree in Sustainability, Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, Environmental Planning, Communications, Education, Planning or a highly related field to sustainability and two (2) years of sustainability community event/activities planning -OR- Four (4) years of sustainability community event/activities planning. A valid Driver’s License is required. Please attach a cover letter and resume to your application.
Preferred Qualifications: A Bachelor’s Degree in Sustainability, Communications, or Education is preferred with four years of related outreach and education, networking facilitation, event planning and coordination, and policy analysis. Sustainability-related accreditation preferred, such as LEED GA, LEED AP or International Society of Sustainability Professionals Certificate. Demonstrated understanding of and connections to the network of sustainability professionals and advocates in Sarasota County is preferred.
Job Based Competencies: Subject matter expertise on sustainability in general and at least two of the following: energy efficiency, renewable energy, alternative transportation, green building, environmentally preferable procurement, toxins, environmental health, social sustainability and equity. Working knowledge and demonstrated ability to apply innovative educational techniques designed to engage the audience and ensure retention.
Work Schedule: There will be occasional work on evenings and weekends.
Sarasota County Government is committed to wellness and successful applicants must be tobacco free for twelve months preceding date of application.
Drug Free Work Environment EOE/AA/ADA
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Open & closing dates. 12/09/2019 to 12/20/2019. This job will close when we have received 50 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more
Appointment type: Summer - Anticipated to work May through September or based on student's schedule and the needs of the agency.
Summary
This job announcement is open to receive applications from the first 50 applicants. The job announcement will remain open until either the quota of 50, or the closing date, is reached. At that point, the announcement will close at 11:59 p.m. (EST) on that day. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration, even those that exceed the 50 applicant limit. Park housing is not available.
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Responsibilities
Develop and present a variety of programs including guided walks, illustrated talks (PowerPoint amphitheater and campfire programs) and demonstrations.
Develop programs using principles of the NPS thematic interpretation model through topic research, familiarity with and creative use of delivery techniques.
Provide informal interpretation and orientation for park guests in visitor centers, ranger stations and while roving in the field.
Assist with a variety of special projects to support park goals.
Actively promote the safety of park visitors and stewardship of park resources in all interactions, and may also be the initial contact for accident reporting and emergency assistance.
Work is performed both indoors and outdoors in all types of weather from snow, wind, and rain to sun and heat.
Work involves standing for long periods of time, walking over rough and uneven terrain.
Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be paid. All travel, transportation, and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the sole responsibility of the selected employee. AREA INFORMATION : Flagstaff Area National Monuments consists of Walnut Canyon NM, Sunset Crater Volcano NM and Wupatki NM. Wupatki NM is approximately 35 miles (60 minute drive) from Flagstaff, Arizona (a city with a population of around 65,000 and an elevation of 7,000 ft). Walnut Canyon is 8 miles east of Flagstaff, Sunset Crater Volcano is 8 miles north of Flagstaff and Wupatki is about 35 miles north of Flagstaff. Summers in Flagstaff are warm with temperatures in the 80's and frequent monsoon thunderstorms. Winters are cold, with low temperatures near zero and snow averaging around 90 inches. Flagstaff offers complete medical, dental and shopping services, along with excellent educational opportunities at Northern Arizona University and Coconino Community College. The surrounding desert, mountains and lakes provide varied recreational opportunities. Finding affordable housing/rentals in Flagstaff can be challenging and may be limited.
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Dec 09, 2019
Full time
Open & closing dates. 12/09/2019 to 12/20/2019. This job will close when we have received 50 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more
Appointment type: Summer - Anticipated to work May through September or based on student's schedule and the needs of the agency.
Summary
This job announcement is open to receive applications from the first 50 applicants. The job announcement will remain open until either the quota of 50, or the closing date, is reached. At that point, the announcement will close at 11:59 p.m. (EST) on that day. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration, even those that exceed the 50 applicant limit. Park housing is not available.
Learn more about this agency
Responsibilities
Develop and present a variety of programs including guided walks, illustrated talks (PowerPoint amphitheater and campfire programs) and demonstrations.
Develop programs using principles of the NPS thematic interpretation model through topic research, familiarity with and creative use of delivery techniques.
Provide informal interpretation and orientation for park guests in visitor centers, ranger stations and while roving in the field.
Assist with a variety of special projects to support park goals.
Actively promote the safety of park visitors and stewardship of park resources in all interactions, and may also be the initial contact for accident reporting and emergency assistance.
Work is performed both indoors and outdoors in all types of weather from snow, wind, and rain to sun and heat.
Work involves standing for long periods of time, walking over rough and uneven terrain.
Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be paid. All travel, transportation, and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the sole responsibility of the selected employee. AREA INFORMATION : Flagstaff Area National Monuments consists of Walnut Canyon NM, Sunset Crater Volcano NM and Wupatki NM. Wupatki NM is approximately 35 miles (60 minute drive) from Flagstaff, Arizona (a city with a population of around 65,000 and an elevation of 7,000 ft). Walnut Canyon is 8 miles east of Flagstaff, Sunset Crater Volcano is 8 miles north of Flagstaff and Wupatki is about 35 miles north of Flagstaff. Summers in Flagstaff are warm with temperatures in the 80's and frequent monsoon thunderstorms. Winters are cold, with low temperatures near zero and snow averaging around 90 inches. Flagstaff offers complete medical, dental and shopping services, along with excellent educational opportunities at Northern Arizona University and Coconino Community College. The surrounding desert, mountains and lakes provide varied recreational opportunities. Finding affordable housing/rentals in Flagstaff can be challenging and may be limited.
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The Climate Communications Specialist will play a vital role in leading communications on sustainability and climate action in Boulder County and Colorado by representing Boulder County and Boulder County Public Health on the issues of air quality, sustainability, and climate change. The position will develop creative and effective climate campaigns/social mobilization, manage climate communication campaigns, oversee contractors in developing materials, represent the county in presentations to community partners, work with the media, and unify climate and sustainability communications across county departments. The Specialist should use best practices for choosing the latest communications platforms to create high-impact, innovative messaging. We're looking for someone with experience in innovative communications – traditional marketing and media will be minimal. This is a full time position with Boulder County. Work hours are Monday - Friday from 8:30am - 4:30pm. Under FSLA guidelines this position is Exempt. Hiring salary range : $66,600.00 - $95,964.00 Annually Classification salary range : $66,600.00 - $95,964.00 Annually
Examples of Duties
Strategic development of climate-related public engagement including campaigns and communications, using best available research on what motivates climate action as well as best available research, strategies, and platforms related to communications more broadly
Project management of communications efforts including coordination and communications with multiple departments and partners, management of consultants as needed, and management of support positions
Creates a two-way dialogue with the community, especially including community member story-telling; also acts as a storyteller for Boulder County's sustainability and climate action plans
Works closely with public health and sustainability experts to effectively communicate the human health and welfare reasoning behind climate action
Acts as the first point-of-contact for Boulder County sustainability, air quality, and climate efforts by responding to public and media inquiries
Creates community engagement strategies around climate action that prioritize frontline communities (communities of color and low-income communities that are most vulnerable to the consequences of climate change), ensuring a focus on climate justice and health equity
Participates in relevant communication workgroups and action to ensure messages are consistent throughout county departments and with partner organizations
Participates in relevant regional and statewide local government and health collaborations to disseminate climate awareness and action strategies and to support effective policy
Supports county programs in designing and implementing effective persuasion campaigns about climate action
Supports staff in writing and submitting comments and content on local, state, and national sustainability, air quality, and climate actions and policy
Identifies and facilitates outreach opportunities that will strengthen relationships or create new partnerships with stakeholders and grassroots organizations (e.g. businesses, policy-makers, communities of color and the underserved, the LGBTQ community, other jurisdictions etc.)
Develops and maintains social media plans and messages to drive sustainability and climate action
Gathers information, writes, and designs reports and policy briefs
Drafts press releases and pitches stories to the media to promote sustainability, air quality, and climate actions and policy
Performs other duties, as assigned
May be reassigned in an emergency
Required Qualifications
PLEASE NOTE: When submitting your application be sure to include all relevant education and experience, as applications are screened based on the qualifications listed in this position announcement. Applications that do not appear to meet minimum qualifications, as outlined below, will not be considered. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completed applications. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :
A bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, journalism, or related field, plus two years of related, professional experience, OR
Six years of communications campaign related, professional experience reflecting increasing responsibility, OR
Any equivalent combination of experience and education
COVER LETTER :
Must include a cover letter with application
DRIVER'S LICENSE:
Must have a valid driver's license
Supplemental Information
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bilingual in Spanish and English
Working knowledge of the impacts of climate changes issues as they affect frontline communities as well as climate justice issues
Demonstrated understanding of effective graphic and presentation design in current and emerging media
Demonstrated desktop publishing and graphic design capabilities
Experience using Adobe Creative Suite software preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Mastery of the principles of persuasive communication, campaigns, community based social marketing, public relations, and policy communication
Experience designing social mobilization or advocacy campaigns
Ability to make communication connections within a larger system regarding sustainability and climate action
Ability to be proactive and solution-focused
Experience identifying audience perceptions and applying insights to messages and tactics
Advanced project management skills, with strong ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Experience creating and managing content for the web and social media
Experience building and implementing social media plans
Excellent writing, editing, and presentation skills
Demonstrated experience writing press releases, pitching story ideas, and managing media relationships
Experience overseeing the creation of publications (print and digital)
Ability to work effectively with other employees, the public, and representatives of governmental and partner organizations
Ability to exhibit cultural sensitivity in working with a diverse population
Must be extremely functional working autonomously, or in situations with individuals and groups of disparate interests
Boulder County is a family-friendly workplace dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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Dec 07, 2019
Full time
The Climate Communications Specialist will play a vital role in leading communications on sustainability and climate action in Boulder County and Colorado by representing Boulder County and Boulder County Public Health on the issues of air quality, sustainability, and climate change. The position will develop creative and effective climate campaigns/social mobilization, manage climate communication campaigns, oversee contractors in developing materials, represent the county in presentations to community partners, work with the media, and unify climate and sustainability communications across county departments. The Specialist should use best practices for choosing the latest communications platforms to create high-impact, innovative messaging. We're looking for someone with experience in innovative communications – traditional marketing and media will be minimal. This is a full time position with Boulder County. Work hours are Monday - Friday from 8:30am - 4:30pm. Under FSLA guidelines this position is Exempt. Hiring salary range : $66,600.00 - $95,964.00 Annually Classification salary range : $66,600.00 - $95,964.00 Annually
Examples of Duties
Strategic development of climate-related public engagement including campaigns and communications, using best available research on what motivates climate action as well as best available research, strategies, and platforms related to communications more broadly
Project management of communications efforts including coordination and communications with multiple departments and partners, management of consultants as needed, and management of support positions
Creates a two-way dialogue with the community, especially including community member story-telling; also acts as a storyteller for Boulder County's sustainability and climate action plans
Works closely with public health and sustainability experts to effectively communicate the human health and welfare reasoning behind climate action
Acts as the first point-of-contact for Boulder County sustainability, air quality, and climate efforts by responding to public and media inquiries
Creates community engagement strategies around climate action that prioritize frontline communities (communities of color and low-income communities that are most vulnerable to the consequences of climate change), ensuring a focus on climate justice and health equity
Participates in relevant communication workgroups and action to ensure messages are consistent throughout county departments and with partner organizations
Participates in relevant regional and statewide local government and health collaborations to disseminate climate awareness and action strategies and to support effective policy
Supports county programs in designing and implementing effective persuasion campaigns about climate action
Supports staff in writing and submitting comments and content on local, state, and national sustainability, air quality, and climate actions and policy
Identifies and facilitates outreach opportunities that will strengthen relationships or create new partnerships with stakeholders and grassroots organizations (e.g. businesses, policy-makers, communities of color and the underserved, the LGBTQ community, other jurisdictions etc.)
Develops and maintains social media plans and messages to drive sustainability and climate action
Gathers information, writes, and designs reports and policy briefs
Drafts press releases and pitches stories to the media to promote sustainability, air quality, and climate actions and policy
Performs other duties, as assigned
May be reassigned in an emergency
Required Qualifications
PLEASE NOTE: When submitting your application be sure to include all relevant education and experience, as applications are screened based on the qualifications listed in this position announcement. Applications that do not appear to meet minimum qualifications, as outlined below, will not be considered. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completed applications. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :
A bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, journalism, or related field, plus two years of related, professional experience, OR
Six years of communications campaign related, professional experience reflecting increasing responsibility, OR
Any equivalent combination of experience and education
COVER LETTER :
Must include a cover letter with application
DRIVER'S LICENSE:
Must have a valid driver's license
Supplemental Information
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bilingual in Spanish and English
Working knowledge of the impacts of climate changes issues as they affect frontline communities as well as climate justice issues
Demonstrated understanding of effective graphic and presentation design in current and emerging media
Demonstrated desktop publishing and graphic design capabilities
Experience using Adobe Creative Suite software preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Mastery of the principles of persuasive communication, campaigns, community based social marketing, public relations, and policy communication
Experience designing social mobilization or advocacy campaigns
Ability to make communication connections within a larger system regarding sustainability and climate action
Ability to be proactive and solution-focused
Experience identifying audience perceptions and applying insights to messages and tactics
Advanced project management skills, with strong ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Experience creating and managing content for the web and social media
Experience building and implementing social media plans
Excellent writing, editing, and presentation skills
Demonstrated experience writing press releases, pitching story ideas, and managing media relationships
Experience overseeing the creation of publications (print and digital)
Ability to work effectively with other employees, the public, and representatives of governmental and partner organizations
Ability to exhibit cultural sensitivity in working with a diverse population
Must be extremely functional working autonomously, or in situations with individuals and groups of disparate interests
Boulder County is a family-friendly workplace dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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U.S. Bureau of Land Management
Pompeys Pillar National Monument, Montana, USA
This is a temporary appointment, not to exceed 1039 hours (6 months). 2020 summer season - generally from April/May-October/November.
Summary
Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our greatest natural resource.
BLM is seeking a dynamic and energetic individual to serve as a seasonal Park Ranger (Interpretive) at the historical site of Pompey's Pillar National Monument. Pompey's Pillar is located about 30 miles east of Billings MT. Information about the Billings area can be found at Billings Chamber of Commerce . Housing is not provided for this position.
Learn more about this agency
Responsibilities
For additional information about the BLM, please visit our website . This is NOT a Law Enforcement position. Park Rangers (Interpretation) support the Bureau of Land Management's recreation program. Duties of this position focus on guiding a variety of age groups on interactive, interpretive hikes that explore the natural and cultural history; developing, maintaining, and presenting educational displays, curriculum, and interpretive materials; staffing various educational events; interacting with a variety with a variety of age groups presenting interpretive programs. Programs include orientation talks, environmental education, geological formation, conducted walks, and demonstrations. In addition, duties may include working work with the public to respond to visitor inquiries, answering telephones, collecting fees, providing information, and conducting permit compliance and safety inspections; responding to emergency situations; participating in evaluating visitor use patterns, preparing and maintaining recreation sites, and monitoring condition of sites and natural and cultural resources.
Physical Demands Work Environment: The work may be performed outdoors in rugged terrain; to include very steep, wet, muddy, rough, uneven or rocky surfaces; positions require physical exertions, such as, bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities. Individuals should be capable of working alone, or with other people, during early morning hours, night, or during the day.
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Dec 07, 2019
Temporary
This is a temporary appointment, not to exceed 1039 hours (6 months). 2020 summer season - generally from April/May-October/November.
Summary
Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our greatest natural resource.
BLM is seeking a dynamic and energetic individual to serve as a seasonal Park Ranger (Interpretive) at the historical site of Pompey's Pillar National Monument. Pompey's Pillar is located about 30 miles east of Billings MT. Information about the Billings area can be found at Billings Chamber of Commerce . Housing is not provided for this position.
Learn more about this agency
Responsibilities
For additional information about the BLM, please visit our website . This is NOT a Law Enforcement position. Park Rangers (Interpretation) support the Bureau of Land Management's recreation program. Duties of this position focus on guiding a variety of age groups on interactive, interpretive hikes that explore the natural and cultural history; developing, maintaining, and presenting educational displays, curriculum, and interpretive materials; staffing various educational events; interacting with a variety with a variety of age groups presenting interpretive programs. Programs include orientation talks, environmental education, geological formation, conducted walks, and demonstrations. In addition, duties may include working work with the public to respond to visitor inquiries, answering telephones, collecting fees, providing information, and conducting permit compliance and safety inspections; responding to emergency situations; participating in evaluating visitor use patterns, preparing and maintaining recreation sites, and monitoring condition of sites and natural and cultural resources.
Physical Demands Work Environment: The work may be performed outdoors in rugged terrain; to include very steep, wet, muddy, rough, uneven or rocky surfaces; positions require physical exertions, such as, bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities. Individuals should be capable of working alone, or with other people, during early morning hours, night, or during the day.
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Bay Area Air Quality Management District
Bay Area, CA, USA
Description
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District (District) is a regional government agency, committed to achieving clean air to protect the public's health, the environment and the global climate. The District accomplishes this goal through regulation of industrial facilities, regional planning efforts and various outreach and incentive programs designed to encourage clean air choices. The District's jurisdiction encompasses all of seven counties - Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara and Napa, and portions of two others - southwestern Solano and southern Sonoma. The District is currently conducting a recruitment for the position of Air Quality Inspector I in the Compliance & Enforcement Division. There are seven (7) positions. This is an open recruitment for full-time, represented positions. Under direction, performs a full range of inspections and investigations of manufacturing, industrial, commercial, agricultural and residential facilities and dwellings that are existing and/or potential sources of air pollution; performs related work as assigned.
Examples of Duties for this Position
Conducts annual compliance inspections on facilities designated as sources of air pollution within an assigned geographical area within established guidelines and time frames; makes determinations of compliance with applicable regulations; verifies permit status. Uses monitoring equipment and instrumentation to measure and evaluate various emissions and particulates; maintains these devices for integrity and consistency of performance. Responds and investigates complaints by citizens of air pollution problems; determines nature and extent of problem; takes representative samples of various materials for laboratory analysis; prepares documentation of findings; consults with citizens on status of complaint. Prepares a variety of written communications, including detailed technical reports, compliance guidance memoranda and case summaries used for office conferences and hearing board sessions; completes inspections forms. Issues violation notices to sources found in violation of compliance; prepares necessary documentation for violation notice reports. Conducts on-site inspections of manufacturing, industrial, commercial and agricultural operations and their compliance to ensure adherence to air quality standards and regulations; may call for source tests of site emissions. Conducts grid surveillance to detect permit and emissions violations; ensures that all potential air pollution sources are identified for future monitoring and abatement. Conducts chemical and plume evaluation tests and record findings; takes photographs for documentation at inspection sites. Interfaces with technical personnel at facilities regarding plant source emissions, solvent usage, permit status, and compliance status with district rules and regulations; explains compliance options to industry when a violation occurs. Provides information and assistance to businesses and the public regarding District regulations and authority, permit policies and procedures. Coordinates with other governmental agencies regarding the investigation of complex community air pollution exposures, such as highly toxic spills. Interacts with laboratory staff regarding the analysis of samples taken in the field. Represents the District before the Hearing Board or courts regarding violations of District and state air quality control regulations; represents the District with technical personnel, other governmental agencies and the public.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills is: Air Quality Inspector I: Equivalent to graduation from a four year college or university with major coursework in chemistry, engineering, environmental science or a closely related field. Air Quality Inspector II: In addition to the above, two years of experience performing air quality inspections at a level equivalent to the District's class of Air Quality Inspector I.
How to Apply & Selection Criteria
Interested individuals must submit a completed BAAQMD application, chronological resume, and responses to the supplemental questions no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday December 30, 2019 . Applications are accepted online only. Please visit our website at www.baaqmd.gov/jobs to apply or to download an application. Resumes must be included, and not in lieu of the required application materials. Postmarks, faxes, and E-mailed applications will not be accepted. Except as requested in this announcement, do not include any additional documents, such as letters of recommendation, performance evaluations, work samples, etc. They will not be considered or returned. Supplemental Questionnaire Instructions: Individuals who apply for this position must respond to each of the supplemental questions. Both paper and online applications must be received by the Human Resources Office no later than the time and date specified in the vacancy announcement. The responses to the supplemental application questions will be used in accordance with the procedures indicated under the Selection Criteria in the vacancy announcement. Instructions: Please limit your responses to one page per question. Do not combine your responses, or reference your application, resume, or any other requested documentation that you have included with your application packet to answer a question. Please be advised that the information you provide will be evaluated "as is" and incomplete or illegible applications will likely receive lower ratings. Therefore, it is very important to provide a concise, organized, and easy to follow response to each question. You must provide the following for each question regarding experience: The name of the employer where you gained your experience, your job title, length of time in years/months performing the specific function, and detailed examples that illustrate your duties and responsibilities. SELECTION CRITERIA: Selection may be based upon a competitive examination consisting of a written exercise, interview, or combination of the two. Depending on the number of qualified applicants, an application screening and/or panel interview may be used to determine the most qualified applicants. The District may hire from this recruitment process to fill future vacancies occurring within the next 18 months. Updates regarding your status in the recruitment will be sent via email, unless you indicate a different preference on your application. Persons with disabilities who may require reasonable accommodations during the application and/or selection process should notify the Human Resources Office at (415) 749-4980. The District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Dec 04, 2019
Full time
Description
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District (District) is a regional government agency, committed to achieving clean air to protect the public's health, the environment and the global climate. The District accomplishes this goal through regulation of industrial facilities, regional planning efforts and various outreach and incentive programs designed to encourage clean air choices. The District's jurisdiction encompasses all of seven counties - Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara and Napa, and portions of two others - southwestern Solano and southern Sonoma. The District is currently conducting a recruitment for the position of Air Quality Inspector I in the Compliance & Enforcement Division. There are seven (7) positions. This is an open recruitment for full-time, represented positions. Under direction, performs a full range of inspections and investigations of manufacturing, industrial, commercial, agricultural and residential facilities and dwellings that are existing and/or potential sources of air pollution; performs related work as assigned.
Examples of Duties for this Position
Conducts annual compliance inspections on facilities designated as sources of air pollution within an assigned geographical area within established guidelines and time frames; makes determinations of compliance with applicable regulations; verifies permit status. Uses monitoring equipment and instrumentation to measure and evaluate various emissions and particulates; maintains these devices for integrity and consistency of performance. Responds and investigates complaints by citizens of air pollution problems; determines nature and extent of problem; takes representative samples of various materials for laboratory analysis; prepares documentation of findings; consults with citizens on status of complaint. Prepares a variety of written communications, including detailed technical reports, compliance guidance memoranda and case summaries used for office conferences and hearing board sessions; completes inspections forms. Issues violation notices to sources found in violation of compliance; prepares necessary documentation for violation notice reports. Conducts on-site inspections of manufacturing, industrial, commercial and agricultural operations and their compliance to ensure adherence to air quality standards and regulations; may call for source tests of site emissions. Conducts grid surveillance to detect permit and emissions violations; ensures that all potential air pollution sources are identified for future monitoring and abatement. Conducts chemical and plume evaluation tests and record findings; takes photographs for documentation at inspection sites. Interfaces with technical personnel at facilities regarding plant source emissions, solvent usage, permit status, and compliance status with district rules and regulations; explains compliance options to industry when a violation occurs. Provides information and assistance to businesses and the public regarding District regulations and authority, permit policies and procedures. Coordinates with other governmental agencies regarding the investigation of complex community air pollution exposures, such as highly toxic spills. Interacts with laboratory staff regarding the analysis of samples taken in the field. Represents the District before the Hearing Board or courts regarding violations of District and state air quality control regulations; represents the District with technical personnel, other governmental agencies and the public.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills is: Air Quality Inspector I: Equivalent to graduation from a four year college or university with major coursework in chemistry, engineering, environmental science or a closely related field. Air Quality Inspector II: In addition to the above, two years of experience performing air quality inspections at a level equivalent to the District's class of Air Quality Inspector I.
How to Apply & Selection Criteria
Interested individuals must submit a completed BAAQMD application, chronological resume, and responses to the supplemental questions no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday December 30, 2019 . Applications are accepted online only. Please visit our website at www.baaqmd.gov/jobs to apply or to download an application. Resumes must be included, and not in lieu of the required application materials. Postmarks, faxes, and E-mailed applications will not be accepted. Except as requested in this announcement, do not include any additional documents, such as letters of recommendation, performance evaluations, work samples, etc. They will not be considered or returned. Supplemental Questionnaire Instructions: Individuals who apply for this position must respond to each of the supplemental questions. Both paper and online applications must be received by the Human Resources Office no later than the time and date specified in the vacancy announcement. The responses to the supplemental application questions will be used in accordance with the procedures indicated under the Selection Criteria in the vacancy announcement. Instructions: Please limit your responses to one page per question. Do not combine your responses, or reference your application, resume, or any other requested documentation that you have included with your application packet to answer a question. Please be advised that the information you provide will be evaluated "as is" and incomplete or illegible applications will likely receive lower ratings. Therefore, it is very important to provide a concise, organized, and easy to follow response to each question. You must provide the following for each question regarding experience: The name of the employer where you gained your experience, your job title, length of time in years/months performing the specific function, and detailed examples that illustrate your duties and responsibilities. SELECTION CRITERIA: Selection may be based upon a competitive examination consisting of a written exercise, interview, or combination of the two. Depending on the number of qualified applicants, an application screening and/or panel interview may be used to determine the most qualified applicants. The District may hire from this recruitment process to fill future vacancies occurring within the next 18 months. Updates regarding your status in the recruitment will be sent via email, unless you indicate a different preference on your application. Persons with disabilities who may require reasonable accommodations during the application and/or selection process should notify the Human Resources Office at (415) 749-4980. The District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Para La Tierra is searching for talented and hardworking research interns to join our team in Paraguay for 3 to 6 months. Our internship program provides young biologists an opportunity to step out of the classroom and into the field, gaining hands-on experience running a research project of their own design. Before arriving, our interns are challenged to come up with a research topic, review the relevant literature, and create a methodology with the support of our intern-supervisor. Once in-country, interns are trained in the field techniques required for their project. Whether its mist-netting for birds in the early hours of the morning, fishing at mid-day or staying out late hunting for frogs, PLT will make sure that our interns are confident in the methodology needed to move their research forward. Towards the end of the stay, all our interns give a final presentation in which they share the results of their study with the rest of the research team. The internship program is designed to give young scientists the opportunity to take control of every step of a scientific project. From conception to completion, our interns are in the driver seat.
When was the last time that your professor gave you the option to choose what you wanted to study? When was the last time your boss told you to follow your own passion?
At Para La Tierra, we specialize in training young biologists in the skills they need to enter further education or the job market. Based in Paraguay, the ‘heart of South America,’ we are the country’s only year-round research station. Over the past 9 years, we have published over 60 peer-reviewed articles and discovered a few new species for science. Along the way, over 250 interns have helped contribute to the better understanding of Paraguay’s understudied habitats.
Our research base is located in the city of Pilar, a beautiful location in the south of Paraguay, and the gateway to the Ñeembucú Wetland Complex (NWC). The NWC is composed of a mosaic of habitats, including grasslands, marches and humid Chaco. Deep forests lining the rivers and streams running through the area are bursting with wildlife, while river monsters the size of small cars lurk in the murky waters.
Come discover for yourself what Paraguay has to offer.
Our interns finish the program taking away a long list of newly learned skills, a professional reference, and one heck of an experience to share at their next interview. But they also leave behind a great deal. All of our intern projects are directly involved in conserving this threatened habitat. The scientific investigations of the area help raise awareness of the ecological importance of Ñeembucu at both the national and international levels. The most successful projects are published in scientific journals, further raising the profile of Paraguay, and many interns make their way onto the author line for the first time in their early careers through their work with Para La Tierra.
The application period is rolling and there are no start or end dates, so the trip can be organized to suit the project and the person. Interns must be available to stay for a minimum of three months.
Applicants must be over 18 years old and have or be working towards a degree in a biology related subject. Conversational English is required. To apply please email your CV to paralatierra.py@gmail.com .
Costs – Because the best things in life aren’t free.
$925 per month for the 1st 2 months and $875 for each subsequent month.
Para La Tierra charges interns to cover costs of room and board. The price includes all living costs during their stay with us. Interns receive three meals a day, a bed in shared accommodation with hot showers and access to WiFi. The fee also covers the use of PLT’s scientific equipment, minor administrative costs associated with the stay, and a small contribution to Para La Tierra's conservation and education projects.
Weekly basis pro rata payments are accepted in special cases. There is a 25% discount for South American nationals.
Nov 25, 2019
Internship- Unpaid
Para La Tierra is searching for talented and hardworking research interns to join our team in Paraguay for 3 to 6 months. Our internship program provides young biologists an opportunity to step out of the classroom and into the field, gaining hands-on experience running a research project of their own design. Before arriving, our interns are challenged to come up with a research topic, review the relevant literature, and create a methodology with the support of our intern-supervisor. Once in-country, interns are trained in the field techniques required for their project. Whether its mist-netting for birds in the early hours of the morning, fishing at mid-day or staying out late hunting for frogs, PLT will make sure that our interns are confident in the methodology needed to move their research forward. Towards the end of the stay, all our interns give a final presentation in which they share the results of their study with the rest of the research team. The internship program is designed to give young scientists the opportunity to take control of every step of a scientific project. From conception to completion, our interns are in the driver seat.
When was the last time that your professor gave you the option to choose what you wanted to study? When was the last time your boss told you to follow your own passion?
At Para La Tierra, we specialize in training young biologists in the skills they need to enter further education or the job market. Based in Paraguay, the ‘heart of South America,’ we are the country’s only year-round research station. Over the past 9 years, we have published over 60 peer-reviewed articles and discovered a few new species for science. Along the way, over 250 interns have helped contribute to the better understanding of Paraguay’s understudied habitats.
Our research base is located in the city of Pilar, a beautiful location in the south of Paraguay, and the gateway to the Ñeembucú Wetland Complex (NWC). The NWC is composed of a mosaic of habitats, including grasslands, marches and humid Chaco. Deep forests lining the rivers and streams running through the area are bursting with wildlife, while river monsters the size of small cars lurk in the murky waters.
Come discover for yourself what Paraguay has to offer.
Our interns finish the program taking away a long list of newly learned skills, a professional reference, and one heck of an experience to share at their next interview. But they also leave behind a great deal. All of our intern projects are directly involved in conserving this threatened habitat. The scientific investigations of the area help raise awareness of the ecological importance of Ñeembucu at both the national and international levels. The most successful projects are published in scientific journals, further raising the profile of Paraguay, and many interns make their way onto the author line for the first time in their early careers through their work with Para La Tierra.
The application period is rolling and there are no start or end dates, so the trip can be organized to suit the project and the person. Interns must be available to stay for a minimum of three months.
Applicants must be over 18 years old and have or be working towards a degree in a biology related subject. Conversational English is required. To apply please email your CV to paralatierra.py@gmail.com .
Costs – Because the best things in life aren’t free.
$925 per month for the 1st 2 months and $875 for each subsequent month.
Para La Tierra charges interns to cover costs of room and board. The price includes all living costs during their stay with us. Interns receive three meals a day, a bed in shared accommodation with hot showers and access to WiFi. The fee also covers the use of PLT’s scientific equipment, minor administrative costs associated with the stay, and a small contribution to Para La Tierra's conservation and education projects.
Weekly basis pro rata payments are accepted in special cases. There is a 25% discount for South American nationals.
2020 Summer Intern (U.S.) - Environmental Engineering Intern
Requisition ID: 222094
Overview
Bechtel has a long tradition of technical and engineering excellence in supporting multiple industries. Our engineers use their ideas and ingenuity to create innovative, practical, and cost-effective solutions for our customers.
The various Environmental Engineering tasks demand detail-oriented individuals with multi-faceted skills, particularly in-depth technical expertise, flexibility, enthusiasm for individual and team tasks, and analytical problem-solving capabilities.
As an Environmental Engineer Intern, you will work in multi-disciplinary teams and provide assistance in water and wastewater systems, air emissions, environmental impact assessments, and environmental regulatory requirements.
The total number of hires and start dates are subject to workload and business conditions. Locations will vary based on project needs and may include Houston, Texas, along with various project sites.
General Job Duties
This position will allow you to perform assignments that will develop professional working knowledge and abilities through the application of applicable codes and standards, as well as engineering calculations and techniques, procedures, and criteria. You will exercise limited, but increasing, judgment in performing your assigned duties using methods prescribed by your supervisor.
Typical Activities of the Environmental Engineering Team
Writing specifications
Developing processing schemes
Performing equipment sizing calcultions
Performing analysis and conceptual study-level reports
Estimating air emissions
Performing air dispersion modeling
Assisting with Environmental Impact Assessments and client permitting applications
Basic Qualifications
Currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Science degree program in Chemical or Environmental Engineering at an accredited college or university
Ability and willingness to relocate and/or travel to domestic and/or international project job sites
Possess the eligibility to work and remain in the U.S. with visa sponsorship, now or in the future
Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen and background check
Preferred Qualifications
Currently enrolled in a Master of Science degree program in Chemical or Environmental Engineering at an accredited college or university
Completed relevant coursework with a strong GPA
Prior co-op or internship experience
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Shaping tomorrow together
Bechtel is one of the most respected global engineering, construction, and project management companies. Together with our customers, we deliver landmark projects that foster long-term progress and economic growth. Since 1898, we’ve completed more than 25,000 extraordinary projects across 160 countries on all seven continents. We operate through four global businesses: Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Oil, Gas & Chemicals; and Mining & Metals. Our company and our culture are built on more than a century of leadership and a relentless adherence to our values, the core of which are safety, quality, ethics, and integrity. These values are what we believe, what we expect, what we deliver, and what we live. www.bechtel.com
Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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Nov 25, 2019
Internship- Paid
2020 Summer Intern (U.S.) - Environmental Engineering Intern
Requisition ID: 222094
Overview
Bechtel has a long tradition of technical and engineering excellence in supporting multiple industries. Our engineers use their ideas and ingenuity to create innovative, practical, and cost-effective solutions for our customers.
The various Environmental Engineering tasks demand detail-oriented individuals with multi-faceted skills, particularly in-depth technical expertise, flexibility, enthusiasm for individual and team tasks, and analytical problem-solving capabilities.
As an Environmental Engineer Intern, you will work in multi-disciplinary teams and provide assistance in water and wastewater systems, air emissions, environmental impact assessments, and environmental regulatory requirements.
The total number of hires and start dates are subject to workload and business conditions. Locations will vary based on project needs and may include Houston, Texas, along with various project sites.
General Job Duties
This position will allow you to perform assignments that will develop professional working knowledge and abilities through the application of applicable codes and standards, as well as engineering calculations and techniques, procedures, and criteria. You will exercise limited, but increasing, judgment in performing your assigned duties using methods prescribed by your supervisor.
Typical Activities of the Environmental Engineering Team
Writing specifications
Developing processing schemes
Performing equipment sizing calcultions
Performing analysis and conceptual study-level reports
Estimating air emissions
Performing air dispersion modeling
Assisting with Environmental Impact Assessments and client permitting applications
Basic Qualifications
Currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Science degree program in Chemical or Environmental Engineering at an accredited college or university
Ability and willingness to relocate and/or travel to domestic and/or international project job sites
Possess the eligibility to work and remain in the U.S. with visa sponsorship, now or in the future
Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen and background check
Preferred Qualifications
Currently enrolled in a Master of Science degree program in Chemical or Environmental Engineering at an accredited college or university
Completed relevant coursework with a strong GPA
Prior co-op or internship experience
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Shaping tomorrow together
Bechtel is one of the most respected global engineering, construction, and project management companies. Together with our customers, we deliver landmark projects that foster long-term progress and economic growth. Since 1898, we’ve completed more than 25,000 extraordinary projects across 160 countries on all seven continents. We operate through four global businesses: Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Oil, Gas & Chemicals; and Mining & Metals. Our company and our culture are built on more than a century of leadership and a relentless adherence to our values, the core of which are safety, quality, ethics, and integrity. These values are what we believe, what we expect, what we deliver, and what we live. www.bechtel.com
Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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Job profile summary:
Responsible for supporting environmental regulatory compliance and the delivery of regulatory activities, including inspections and reporting, utilising sound technical capabilities to provide day-to-day operational support and advice on environmental issues, acting as a subject matter expert.
Job Advert:
• Provide RCE support to business unit to ensure compliance with state and federal laws while maintaining conformance with BP corporate requirements.
• Provide strategic guidance and technical support to the BPX Energy business units to enable the achievement of their business objectives.
• Lead environmental initiatives and participate in deploying programs on key environmental matters related to the business unit.
• High technical proficiency in the application of applicable regulatory resources and requirements associated with onshore production.
• Proficiency communicating regulations, risk management, and risk assessment skills as related to onshore production.
• Provide environmental support to business unit(s) by participating and collaborating with various individuals, workgroups and functions.
• Participate in and collaborate with applicable external environmental and regulatory workgroups and committees as related to the business unit(s).
• Support business unit in air permitting, LDAR, engine testing management for facility updates/modifications, GHG calculation workbooks to identify, document (L48 GHG Guidebook), and quantify emission calculation improvements.
• Provide environmental support and guidance through eMOC review or by direct request for projects to ensure compliance obligations are met.
• Environmental reporting and environmental data management.
• Release reporting and calculations.
• Participate in state and local advocacy.
• Provide cross-training and support to other environmental engineers as needed (i.e. HYSYS training, TX permitting guidance, assistance w/ emission calcs, etc.).
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Nov 25, 2019
Full time
Job profile summary:
Responsible for supporting environmental regulatory compliance and the delivery of regulatory activities, including inspections and reporting, utilising sound technical capabilities to provide day-to-day operational support and advice on environmental issues, acting as a subject matter expert.
Job Advert:
• Provide RCE support to business unit to ensure compliance with state and federal laws while maintaining conformance with BP corporate requirements.
• Provide strategic guidance and technical support to the BPX Energy business units to enable the achievement of their business objectives.
• Lead environmental initiatives and participate in deploying programs on key environmental matters related to the business unit.
• High technical proficiency in the application of applicable regulatory resources and requirements associated with onshore production.
• Proficiency communicating regulations, risk management, and risk assessment skills as related to onshore production.
• Provide environmental support to business unit(s) by participating and collaborating with various individuals, workgroups and functions.
• Participate in and collaborate with applicable external environmental and regulatory workgroups and committees as related to the business unit(s).
• Support business unit in air permitting, LDAR, engine testing management for facility updates/modifications, GHG calculation workbooks to identify, document (L48 GHG Guidebook), and quantify emission calculation improvements.
• Provide environmental support and guidance through eMOC review or by direct request for projects to ensure compliance obligations are met.
• Environmental reporting and environmental data management.
• Release reporting and calculations.
• Participate in state and local advocacy.
• Provide cross-training and support to other environmental engineers as needed (i.e. HYSYS training, TX permitting guidance, assistance w/ emission calcs, etc.).
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Suez North America
Haworth, New Jersey, United States
The Director of Water Quality and Environmental Compliance will be responsible for the direction, administration, development and oversight over water quality, environmental stewardship and environmental rules and regulations, including those associated with the Safe Drinking Water Act & Clean Water Act throughout the NJ Division. This includes strategies to manage water, wastewater and environmental quality challenges, anticipate & understand regulatory trends and develop the appropriate strategies and processes for local water quality and wastewater managers to ensure facilities compliance, manage risk, and to deliver the appropriate reporting and communications to the group. Additionally all laboratories (Haworth or local on-site testing facilities) will be under the purview of this position.
The position will actively monitor, verify, remediate and strengthen compliance with regulations and laws. Execute departmental action plans, contribute to the development of functional strategies and interface with corporate EHS&S and Water Quality Compliance teams to implement corporate initiatives at the local level. Also provides feedback to the leadership team for applicable policies and regulations. Key objectives include but are not limited to:
Compliance strategy: develop and manage NJ Division compliance strategy and action plans
Evaluate and understand regulatory trends to manage anticipated risks and challenges
Provide oversight of drinking water quality, wastewater and environmental compliance requirements
Develop and maintain the appropriate KPIs, dashboards and reports to monitor water compliance & the appropriate reporting processes
Harmonization and best practices: create and manage the NJ water/wastewater quality community & develop processes to ensure coordination to share best practices and disseminate appropriate information
Crisis management: define the appropriate processes & SOPs to manage water, wastewater and environmental crises such as chemical spill/release incidents etc.
Develop and maintain relationships with pertinent water industry professionals and environmental regulators (AWWA, WRF, EPA, State, etc.)
Serve as the NJ Divisional contact for the Utility Division Environmental Compliance Assurance Program (ECAP), Emergency Response Plan and other activities that enable SUEZ NJ to continually improve environmental, water quality and wastewater standards.
The role will require the oversight, operational support and coordination of all environmental, quality, and regulatory programs, working with corporate, legal, financial, engineering, and operations management teams to accelerate and improve the effectiveness of our environmental, quality, and regulatory activities and ensure that events are reported in a timely and responsible manner. It will also carry responsibility to conduct investigations and develop / implement remedial programs, where necessary.
Nature & Scope-Principal Areas of Responsibilities:
Develops State Water Quality, waste water and Environmental monitoring programs that ensures company compliance with regulatory and SUEZ standards and adherence to measurement and reporting schedules.
Develop a standard process to tracks permits related to operation of the business.
Develop and maintains compliance strategy for drinking water and wastewater systems.
Develops effective Environmental Management compliance strategy and road map. Develop plans and works with the operations to ensure continuous compliance.
Reviews the impact of proposed water, wastewater and environmental regulations and guidelines to determine impact on operating procedures. Provides guidance for compliance with regulatory change.
Continually reviews developing water quality, wastewater and environmental regulations and trends, provides input to the local, state and federal regulatory process and ensures that programs are in place to enable compliance and customer satisfaction.
Provide senior management with regulatory trends analysis, management of data collection and analysis activities, research and innovation programs and projects, report writing, sampling and bench testing projects, and other tasks.
Works with operations to ensure that Onsite Compliance Documents (OCD) are updated as new regulations are implemented and new SOPs are developed to address the regulations.
Develop and implement programs designed to increase onsite project awareness and knowledge of compliance policies, and long-range remedial solutions in response to environmental/regulatory practice investigations or existing hazardous conditions in order to reduce risk and protect company assets.
Represent SUEZ on environmental issues and participate in local organizations by serving on committees or by becoming a member and participating in relevant organizations.
Provide technical training on water quality and wastewater issues, regulations and treatment process operations to appropriate personnel. Assist with the preparation of training materials and coordination of weekly and monthly themes, completion of incident reports and generation of monthly statistics.
Conducts practical, scientific-based research to improve or maintain water quality and wastewater quality at the treatment plants and within the distribution systems. For any issues, lead and conduct root cause analyses and work with the team to implement actions to fill remediate the identified gaps.
Works jointly with, and provides guidance to Operations personnel to ensure that the most cost effective, and optimized treatment processes are being utilized.
Develop and enhance existing KPIs, metrics to gain a better understanding of the organization and ensure we are compliant.
Oversees and directs work of staff and advises other company employees regarding state operations with potential to impact water quality, public health or environmental compliance.
Establishes, reviews and approves State water quality-related reports and communications, coordination of Consumer Confidence Reports, and water quality operational procedures.
Interfaces with Corporate Environmental Management on reporting and coordination of the environmental function. Provides input on water quality, public health and environmental matters.
Provides technical assistance across the division on Water Quality, Waste Water and Environmental issues.
Directs the laboratory staff and ensure that the laboratory continues to operate effectively and efficiently. .
Develops O&M/Capital budgets and operates to stay within the budget.
Oversees and directs company programs to address security of sources, facilities and customers against water quality and other environmental threats. Assist with the development of cross-connection and backflow prevention programs.
Serves as an expert witness in legal/ratemaking proceedings.
Participates in due diligence investigation support related to new projects and mergers/acquisitions. Responsible for integration of acquired systems into NJ compliance water, wastewater and environmental programs.
Communicates with environmental regulators on reportable incidents, regulatory inspections and permitting matters.
Investigate and resolve compliance problems, questions, or complaints received from within the company, customers, government regulatory agencies, etc.
Implement a quality assurance and quality control program: Audit and evaluate current policies, procedures, and documentation for compliance with government laws and regulations.
Coordinate company response and solutions with business plans, federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
Negotiate remediation solutions with environmental/regulatory agencies to minimize regulatory impact and compliance damages.
Review and determine applicability of environmental regulations and prepare Permit applications. Prepare and maintain schedule, associated documentation and reports for regulatory compliance (permits, testing, etc.)
Oversee implementation and use of compliance tools (e.g., WIMs, Intelex, new WQMS, etc.) in accordance with corporate policies and procedures.
Oversees administration of hazardous materials and waste management program including waste minimization procedures; reviews chemicals used and maintains required materials safety data sheets (MSDS); serves as a First Responder on chemical spill/release incidents.
Other duties as assigned.
Provide guidance and assistance to drinking water systems and facilities with regards to treatment processes and distribution systems operations to prevent and resolve water quality issues, and ensure compliance with drinking water regulations (State and Federal).
Reporting:
Oversees the timely preparation and dissemination of required reports, both internally and externally including those associated with federal, State and local compliance requirements.
Leads the development of remedial action plans, monitors completion of remedial actions, and prepares necessary follow up to environmental audit reports.
Liaison:
Serves as a resource to managers in the regulatory compliance discipline.
Monitors the regulatory environment, and keeps abreast of relevant pending and in-force regulations.
Maintains Suez Environmental electronic regulations federal and state registers, industry news bulletins, etc. and provides relevant and timely updates to affected facilities/operations.
Participates in Suez initiatives, research programs and technical programs in areas associated with Environmental programs.
Operations Support:
Initiates, develops, implements, monitors, and manages environmental programs, policies, and procedures to ensure the organization complies with all current environmental regulations.
Regularly evaluates procedures, conducts periodic inspections of facilities and equipment to identify environmental hazards for improvement; issues notices of unsafe working conditions or hazard along with recommendations to safeguard the environment.
Standing member of the ECAP Audit Team.
Other duties as assigned.
Essential Functions:
Ability to travel to field locations and interface and communicate effectively with staff.
Required Skills
Knowledge of water/wastewater operations and treatment processes, water quality monitoring and quality assurance programs.
Knowledge of government (federal, state and local) regulations and permitting related to drinking water, wastewater and environmental compliance and employee/community safety.
Knowledge of current and emerging environmental issues.
Knowledge of environmental regulations impacting water resources and facility operations.
Knowledge of industry trade organizations to include participation in related activities aimed at improving water quality.
Environmental Auditing and Site Inspections
Air Quality compliance and permitting
Knowledge of water safety planning, source water protection and reservoir management.
Ability to conduct and interpret bench/pilot testing, water quality sampling protocols, plant performance testing, analyze raw and finished water quality, and optimize treatment.
Ability to identify root cause of water quality/treatment problems and assist production/operations in implementing and monitoring water treatment solutions.
Strong leadership skills and ability to use sound judgement to make decisions
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral), strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Proficient with MS Office suite applications.
Solid organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work well independently and as part of a cross-functional team
In-depth knowledge of federal environmental (EPA) and corresponding NJ regulations.
Working knowledge of water chemistry and treatment is required, similar experience in laboratory testing a plus
Strong technical and presentation skills
Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
Required Experience
Ten (10) years of experience in regulatory and environmental compliance required. Focus in environmental management of water resources and/or treatment or related technology or process development.
Experience in the management of people (direct and indirect) and budgets; development of plans and strategies.
Experience with water quality compliance strategies, bench/pilot testing, and plant performance assessment.
Environmental Reporting (i.e., Annual Waste Summaries, EPCRA Tier II Reports, SARA Toxic Release Inventory Reports, Air Emissions Inventory Reports, Annual Compliance Reports, etc.)
PE, or other professional certification preferred
We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.
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Nov 25, 2019
Full time
The Director of Water Quality and Environmental Compliance will be responsible for the direction, administration, development and oversight over water quality, environmental stewardship and environmental rules and regulations, including those associated with the Safe Drinking Water Act & Clean Water Act throughout the NJ Division. This includes strategies to manage water, wastewater and environmental quality challenges, anticipate & understand regulatory trends and develop the appropriate strategies and processes for local water quality and wastewater managers to ensure facilities compliance, manage risk, and to deliver the appropriate reporting and communications to the group. Additionally all laboratories (Haworth or local on-site testing facilities) will be under the purview of this position.
The position will actively monitor, verify, remediate and strengthen compliance with regulations and laws. Execute departmental action plans, contribute to the development of functional strategies and interface with corporate EHS&S and Water Quality Compliance teams to implement corporate initiatives at the local level. Also provides feedback to the leadership team for applicable policies and regulations. Key objectives include but are not limited to:
Compliance strategy: develop and manage NJ Division compliance strategy and action plans
Evaluate and understand regulatory trends to manage anticipated risks and challenges
Provide oversight of drinking water quality, wastewater and environmental compliance requirements
Develop and maintain the appropriate KPIs, dashboards and reports to monitor water compliance & the appropriate reporting processes
Harmonization and best practices: create and manage the NJ water/wastewater quality community & develop processes to ensure coordination to share best practices and disseminate appropriate information
Crisis management: define the appropriate processes & SOPs to manage water, wastewater and environmental crises such as chemical spill/release incidents etc.
Develop and maintain relationships with pertinent water industry professionals and environmental regulators (AWWA, WRF, EPA, State, etc.)
Serve as the NJ Divisional contact for the Utility Division Environmental Compliance Assurance Program (ECAP), Emergency Response Plan and other activities that enable SUEZ NJ to continually improve environmental, water quality and wastewater standards.
The role will require the oversight, operational support and coordination of all environmental, quality, and regulatory programs, working with corporate, legal, financial, engineering, and operations management teams to accelerate and improve the effectiveness of our environmental, quality, and regulatory activities and ensure that events are reported in a timely and responsible manner. It will also carry responsibility to conduct investigations and develop / implement remedial programs, where necessary.
Nature & Scope-Principal Areas of Responsibilities:
Develops State Water Quality, waste water and Environmental monitoring programs that ensures company compliance with regulatory and SUEZ standards and adherence to measurement and reporting schedules.
Develop a standard process to tracks permits related to operation of the business.
Develop and maintains compliance strategy for drinking water and wastewater systems.
Develops effective Environmental Management compliance strategy and road map. Develop plans and works with the operations to ensure continuous compliance.
Reviews the impact of proposed water, wastewater and environmental regulations and guidelines to determine impact on operating procedures. Provides guidance for compliance with regulatory change.
Continually reviews developing water quality, wastewater and environmental regulations and trends, provides input to the local, state and federal regulatory process and ensures that programs are in place to enable compliance and customer satisfaction.
Provide senior management with regulatory trends analysis, management of data collection and analysis activities, research and innovation programs and projects, report writing, sampling and bench testing projects, and other tasks.
Works with operations to ensure that Onsite Compliance Documents (OCD) are updated as new regulations are implemented and new SOPs are developed to address the regulations.
Develop and implement programs designed to increase onsite project awareness and knowledge of compliance policies, and long-range remedial solutions in response to environmental/regulatory practice investigations or existing hazardous conditions in order to reduce risk and protect company assets.
Represent SUEZ on environmental issues and participate in local organizations by serving on committees or by becoming a member and participating in relevant organizations.
Provide technical training on water quality and wastewater issues, regulations and treatment process operations to appropriate personnel. Assist with the preparation of training materials and coordination of weekly and monthly themes, completion of incident reports and generation of monthly statistics.
Conducts practical, scientific-based research to improve or maintain water quality and wastewater quality at the treatment plants and within the distribution systems. For any issues, lead and conduct root cause analyses and work with the team to implement actions to fill remediate the identified gaps.
Works jointly with, and provides guidance to Operations personnel to ensure that the most cost effective, and optimized treatment processes are being utilized.
Develop and enhance existing KPIs, metrics to gain a better understanding of the organization and ensure we are compliant.
Oversees and directs work of staff and advises other company employees regarding state operations with potential to impact water quality, public health or environmental compliance.
Establishes, reviews and approves State water quality-related reports and communications, coordination of Consumer Confidence Reports, and water quality operational procedures.
Interfaces with Corporate Environmental Management on reporting and coordination of the environmental function. Provides input on water quality, public health and environmental matters.
Provides technical assistance across the division on Water Quality, Waste Water and Environmental issues.
Directs the laboratory staff and ensure that the laboratory continues to operate effectively and efficiently. .
Develops O&M/Capital budgets and operates to stay within the budget.
Oversees and directs company programs to address security of sources, facilities and customers against water quality and other environmental threats. Assist with the development of cross-connection and backflow prevention programs.
Serves as an expert witness in legal/ratemaking proceedings.
Participates in due diligence investigation support related to new projects and mergers/acquisitions. Responsible for integration of acquired systems into NJ compliance water, wastewater and environmental programs.
Communicates with environmental regulators on reportable incidents, regulatory inspections and permitting matters.
Investigate and resolve compliance problems, questions, or complaints received from within the company, customers, government regulatory agencies, etc.
Implement a quality assurance and quality control program: Audit and evaluate current policies, procedures, and documentation for compliance with government laws and regulations.
Coordinate company response and solutions with business plans, federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
Negotiate remediation solutions with environmental/regulatory agencies to minimize regulatory impact and compliance damages.
Review and determine applicability of environmental regulations and prepare Permit applications. Prepare and maintain schedule, associated documentation and reports for regulatory compliance (permits, testing, etc.)
Oversee implementation and use of compliance tools (e.g., WIMs, Intelex, new WQMS, etc.) in accordance with corporate policies and procedures.
Oversees administration of hazardous materials and waste management program including waste minimization procedures; reviews chemicals used and maintains required materials safety data sheets (MSDS); serves as a First Responder on chemical spill/release incidents.
Other duties as assigned.
Provide guidance and assistance to drinking water systems and facilities with regards to treatment processes and distribution systems operations to prevent and resolve water quality issues, and ensure compliance with drinking water regulations (State and Federal).
Reporting:
Oversees the timely preparation and dissemination of required reports, both internally and externally including those associated with federal, State and local compliance requirements.
Leads the development of remedial action plans, monitors completion of remedial actions, and prepares necessary follow up to environmental audit reports.
Liaison:
Serves as a resource to managers in the regulatory compliance discipline.
Monitors the regulatory environment, and keeps abreast of relevant pending and in-force regulations.
Maintains Suez Environmental electronic regulations federal and state registers, industry news bulletins, etc. and provides relevant and timely updates to affected facilities/operations.
Participates in Suez initiatives, research programs and technical programs in areas associated with Environmental programs.
Operations Support:
Initiates, develops, implements, monitors, and manages environmental programs, policies, and procedures to ensure the organization complies with all current environmental regulations.
Regularly evaluates procedures, conducts periodic inspections of facilities and equipment to identify environmental hazards for improvement; issues notices of unsafe working conditions or hazard along with recommendations to safeguard the environment.
Standing member of the ECAP Audit Team.
Other duties as assigned.
Essential Functions:
Ability to travel to field locations and interface and communicate effectively with staff.
Required Skills
Knowledge of water/wastewater operations and treatment processes, water quality monitoring and quality assurance programs.
Knowledge of government (federal, state and local) regulations and permitting related to drinking water, wastewater and environmental compliance and employee/community safety.
Knowledge of current and emerging environmental issues.
Knowledge of environmental regulations impacting water resources and facility operations.
Knowledge of industry trade organizations to include participation in related activities aimed at improving water quality.
Environmental Auditing and Site Inspections
Air Quality compliance and permitting
Knowledge of water safety planning, source water protection and reservoir management.
Ability to conduct and interpret bench/pilot testing, water quality sampling protocols, plant performance testing, analyze raw and finished water quality, and optimize treatment.
Ability to identify root cause of water quality/treatment problems and assist production/operations in implementing and monitoring water treatment solutions.
Strong leadership skills and ability to use sound judgement to make decisions
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral), strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Proficient with MS Office suite applications.
Solid organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work well independently and as part of a cross-functional team
In-depth knowledge of federal environmental (EPA) and corresponding NJ regulations.
Working knowledge of water chemistry and treatment is required, similar experience in laboratory testing a plus
Strong technical and presentation skills
Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
Required Experience
Ten (10) years of experience in regulatory and environmental compliance required. Focus in environmental management of water resources and/or treatment or related technology or process development.
Experience in the management of people (direct and indirect) and budgets; development of plans and strategies.
Experience with water quality compliance strategies, bench/pilot testing, and plant performance assessment.
Environmental Reporting (i.e., Annual Waste Summaries, EPCRA Tier II Reports, SARA Toxic Release Inventory Reports, Air Emissions Inventory Reports, Annual Compliance Reports, etc.)
PE, or other professional certification preferred
We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.
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