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Nov 25, 2019
Temporary
OPEN recruitment for 2020
HOT JOBS WITH NATIONAL PARK SERVICE PARK RANGERS and PARK GUIDES
See current list of National Park Service Summer-Seasonal-Temporary PAR RANGER and GUIDE Jobs 2020!
Check back frequently - jobs list is updated daily
Environmental Education and Interpretation Natural and Cultural Resources Management Wilderness and Backcountry Law Enforcement Outdoor Recreation Visitor Assistance
These are temporary Park Ranger and Park Guide jobs for fiscal year 2020.
Get experience. Make professional contacts. Work in great places. Launch your career!
Short Deadlines
APPLY NOW
2020 SUMMER JOBS and other temporary-seasonal NPS parks jobs.
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 National Audubon Society
The National Audubon Society is one of the oldest, largest, and most influential conservation organizations in the United States. Since 1905, a passion for birds and nature has been the driving force behind Audubon’s legacy. The organization has played a critical role in some of the most significant victories for birds and the environment, including: the establishment of the first National Wildlife Refuges; the banning of DDT in 1972; landmark legislation like the Clean Water and Clean Air Acts and the establishment of the federal Environmental Protection Agency. Audubon advocates broadly for conservation through science, policy, education and on-the-ground conservation action.
Today’s Audubon is tackling the most pressing conservation challenges of our time.
Audubon is a powerful distributed network with an unparalleled reach that includes more than one million members, 463 chapters, 22 state and regional offices (or field offices?) and 34 nature centers. In addition, Audubon works with dozens of international partnerships throughout the Western Hemisphere that also support protection of migratory birds and the habitats they need to thrive today, and in the future.
The National Audubon Society is a $140M+, 800+ employee, 1.65M member organization. In 2010, David Yarnold was appointed by the Board of Trustees and assumed leadership as CEO, with a goal of creating the most effective conservation network in the U.S. David and his executive team are achieving this goal, tackling the most pressing conservation challenges of our time. When developing a case study for nonprofit excellence in the fall of 2017, Harvard Business School selected David Yarnold’s leadership of Audubon and remarked, “It was the most impressive turnaround of a legacy organization we’ve ever seen.”
Audubon Washington
A field office of the National Audubon Society, Audubon Washington (AWA) works to protect the places and policies that birds need to thrive across the state of Washington. Within the network of connections that make up a healthy ecosystems, birds are uniquely positioned to act as an environmental indicator of the health of the landscape. We know that what is good for birds is good for entire ecosystems – including people.
To this end, we build and engage a diverse network of volunteers, communities, and conservation professionals. Together we address the greatest threats to birds, such as climate change, habitat loss, and invasive species. Our strategies are driven by cutting-edge science that informs where and how we work to protect birds and guides our policy objectives. The outcome of this approach is a reinforcing strategy that addresses the biggest threats faced by birds and people in our region. Together we are saving birds and improving the quality of life for the people of Washington.
Position Summary : The National Audubon Society (NAS) seeks a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and strategic candidate to lead and grow our Audubon Washington office. The successful person will lead a talented team to advance overall conservation objectives, strengthen and mobilize our bipartisan network, and deliver durable policy solutions across Washington. They also serve as a Vice President of the National Audubon Society and, with their peers, are responsible for shaping and delivering national objectives, initiatives, and processes. Over time, they will explore opportunities to expand the National Audubon Society’s reach and impact across the Pacific Northwest.
Audubon Washington builds practical and durable conservation and policy solutions that benefit the birds and people of the state. With chapters and members in every legislative district, Audubon brings an unparalleled grassroots network to take action on important issues for birds. In 2008, we expanded our reach by opening the Seward Park Audubon Center . With an emphasis on connecting Seattle’s diverse communities with nature, programming at the Center and in the park includes school, youth, community, arts in the environment, and special events. Guided by science and powered by a bipartisan grassroots network, our work spans from the coastal estuaries of Willapa Bay and Grays Harbor to the stagebrush steppe ecosystem of Eastern Washington to the legislative chambers of Olympia. Driven by science that demonstrates that climate is the greatest threat to North America’s birds , Audubon was a leader in the passage of the Washington’s 100% Clean Energy bill, SB 5116.
As we look to the future, we see opportunities to expand our impact across the Pacific Northwest in partnership with our conservation partners and more than 61,000 members and 39 chapters in the region to address the most important issues facing birds.
The incoming Executive Director and Vice President must have demonstrated success in crafting and driving innovative conservation, policy, engagement, and development strategies that inspire the region’s decision makers, conservation partners, and philanthropic community to invest in Audubon’s conservation vision and strategic plan. Building on the success of the Audubon Washington’s well-respected conservation program, they will inspire collaboration among our conservation, legislative, and philanthropic partners to deepen our impact and influence across the Washington and the Pacific Northwest.
This is a high-profile position with the potential to grow National Audubon Society’s reach and affect change at the local, regional, and national levels. The Executive Director and Vice President will report to Audubon’s Vice President for the Central/Pacific Flyway. They will be jointly reviewed by the Flyway VP with input from the chair of the Audubon Washington Board of Advisors.
Audubon offers an excellent benefits package and a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience. This position will be located in Seattle, Washington.
Essential Functions :
STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP & ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT
Deliver operational and strategic excellence through the leadership, management, and mentoring of a mature and diverse staff while preserving open communication and recognizing the value of the management team.
Define a clear vision for Audubon across the Pacific Northwest that distinguishes Audubon Washington from our conservation partners and that builds on current strengths, a strong business case for investment, and engagement of a bipartisan network.
Focus resources on the most critical, high-leverage projects and strategies, including policy development and public engagement, focused on population centers.
Leverage the impact of the Seward Park Audubon Center to achieve state, regional, and national goals.
Build upon the strong foundation of building a representative team and developing programs and initiatives that are resonant and relevant for the diverse population of the Pacific Northwest
Manage the day-to-day operations of the office, including setting financial and programmatic goals, analyzing results and taking corrective action in close collaboration with local and national staff.
Ensure that all Audubon financial standards, operating policies, programmatic commitment and legal/statutory requirements are met.
CONSERVATION STRATEGIC EXECUTION
Craft and achieve strategic goals and initiatives that are integrated fully with the National Audubon Society’s conservation, network, and philanthropic goals.
Increase our region-wide capacity to achieve the conservation of priority birds and their habitats. Priorities include:
Advancing a healthy Puget Sound and Coastal Northwest conservation strategy
Inspiring our bipartisan network and decision makers throughout Washington and the region to take action to limit carbon emissions and mitigate the impacts of climate change
Create durable policy solutions that address the most critical threats to birds at the local, state, and federal levels
Establishing a Columbia Plateau healthy lands initiative that protects thesagebrush-steppe ecosystem through influencing public lands management, renewable energy siting, and wildfire management.
Engaging the diversity of communities that represent the population of the region to build durable conservation and policy strategies and resonant education programs
Integrate Seward Park Audubon Center into our conservation, policy, and engagement strategies
FUNDRAISING AND EXTERNAL RELATIONS
Partner with Audubon’s development team to cultivate existing and to solicit new major donors, foundations, corporations and government agencies to significantly increase contributions.
Represent Audubon Washington throughout the region to raise profile and visibility of our priorities and impact with funders, partners, policy makers, and the public, resulting in deeper donor satisfaction and investment.
Strengthen the financially sustainable business and development plans for the state with a focus on expanding new funding sources, inspiring new donors, and cultivating strategic partnerships with agencies and other NGOs.
Support fundraising for national priority projects with Audubon’s leadership and development teams.
Collaborate meaningfully and significantly with other Audubon state programs and national development staff on donor strategies under the One Audubon approach to members and donors
STAKEHOLDER RELATIONS
Deepen the engagement of the Audubon Washington Board of Advisors to inspire their advocacy for our programmatic priorities and to inspire their individual and external fundraising capacity.
Work closely with, support and provide guidance to the chapters in the region to expand Audubon’s capacity for on-the-ground conservation, policy change, and education at scale.
Prioritize engagement and activation of the region’s diverse population communities in the Audubon movement, including college chapters, chapter leadership, advisory board participation, staffing, volunteers, program participation, and partnerships across the region.
Work with government departments and non-governmental organizations to promote and prioritize bird science and habitat conservation.
Qualifications and Experience :
Experience
Experience in the field of conservation; knowledge of how conservation work is advanced in Washington and the Pacific Northwest and knowledge of key conservation leaders and partners is strongly preferred.
Demonstrated experience leading the execution of complex projects through to success, including meeting financial goals, project deadlines, and coordinating the work of key staff and partners, in organizations of similar or greater size.
Demonstrated success in fundraising; experience with major donors, foundations, corporations and government funders.
An array of experience in public policy development and advocacy, campaigns, lobbying, and/or involvement in the state legislature and/or working with members of Congress is strongly preferred.
Demonstrated commitment to creating an equitable, diverse and inclusive environment; ability to build and lead a diverse team of staff, board members and supporters.
Skills
Strong leadership skills, with an entrepreneurial spirit, solid business acumen and management operations skills; demonstrated ability to inspire and motivate staff, volunteers, donors and potential partners a must.
Demonstrated ability to succeed in a distributed network and a highly matrixed, complex organization – strong ability to influence and persuade others required.
Outstanding interpersonal skills, judgment, and a demonstrate ability to collaborate and build coalitions with a wide range of individuals and organizations at the local, regional and national levels.
Excellent and persuasive communication skills, both written and verbal, including substantial public speaking experience, and the ability to effectively represent Audubon to its members, state and federal elected officials, donors and chapter leaders as well as in traditional, social and digital media.
Personal Knowledge & Characteristics
Knowledge of the regional political and demographic reality with broad connections to partners and the philanthropic community strongly desired.
Knowledge and appreciation of, as well as connection to the Pacific Northwest region area and its environment.
Knowledge of funders and donors engaged in conservation philanthropy in the Pacific Northwest region preferred.
Willingness and ability to travel routinely through the region and nationally, as required.
A strong and demonstrated commitment to the mission, values and programs of the National Audubon Society.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required; graduate degree strongly preferred.
10+ years’ experience in organizational leadership, preferably connected to conservation or civic engagement, including 3+ years as an enterprise executive with accountability over multiple programs and/or regions.
Audubon is a federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
To apply:
Please upload a resume and cover letter in one document detailing your connection to the Audubon Washington mission and how your skills align to the position requirements to the following URL: //valtasgroup.recruiterbox.com/jobs/fk03i8z/
Application deadline is 12/13. First round Zoom interviews will take place mid December through early January. Second and third round interviews will take place mid January through early February.
Nov 14, 2019
Full time
The National Audubon Society
The National Audubon Society is one of the oldest, largest, and most influential conservation organizations in the United States. Since 1905, a passion for birds and nature has been the driving force behind Audubon’s legacy. The organization has played a critical role in some of the most significant victories for birds and the environment, including: the establishment of the first National Wildlife Refuges; the banning of DDT in 1972; landmark legislation like the Clean Water and Clean Air Acts and the establishment of the federal Environmental Protection Agency. Audubon advocates broadly for conservation through science, policy, education and on-the-ground conservation action.
Today’s Audubon is tackling the most pressing conservation challenges of our time.
Audubon is a powerful distributed network with an unparalleled reach that includes more than one million members, 463 chapters, 22 state and regional offices (or field offices?) and 34 nature centers. In addition, Audubon works with dozens of international partnerships throughout the Western Hemisphere that also support protection of migratory birds and the habitats they need to thrive today, and in the future.
The National Audubon Society is a $140M+, 800+ employee, 1.65M member organization. In 2010, David Yarnold was appointed by the Board of Trustees and assumed leadership as CEO, with a goal of creating the most effective conservation network in the U.S. David and his executive team are achieving this goal, tackling the most pressing conservation challenges of our time. When developing a case study for nonprofit excellence in the fall of 2017, Harvard Business School selected David Yarnold’s leadership of Audubon and remarked, “It was the most impressive turnaround of a legacy organization we’ve ever seen.”
Audubon Washington
A field office of the National Audubon Society, Audubon Washington (AWA) works to protect the places and policies that birds need to thrive across the state of Washington. Within the network of connections that make up a healthy ecosystems, birds are uniquely positioned to act as an environmental indicator of the health of the landscape. We know that what is good for birds is good for entire ecosystems – including people.
To this end, we build and engage a diverse network of volunteers, communities, and conservation professionals. Together we address the greatest threats to birds, such as climate change, habitat loss, and invasive species. Our strategies are driven by cutting-edge science that informs where and how we work to protect birds and guides our policy objectives. The outcome of this approach is a reinforcing strategy that addresses the biggest threats faced by birds and people in our region. Together we are saving birds and improving the quality of life for the people of Washington.
Position Summary : The National Audubon Society (NAS) seeks a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and strategic candidate to lead and grow our Audubon Washington office. The successful person will lead a talented team to advance overall conservation objectives, strengthen and mobilize our bipartisan network, and deliver durable policy solutions across Washington. They also serve as a Vice President of the National Audubon Society and, with their peers, are responsible for shaping and delivering national objectives, initiatives, and processes. Over time, they will explore opportunities to expand the National Audubon Society’s reach and impact across the Pacific Northwest.
Audubon Washington builds practical and durable conservation and policy solutions that benefit the birds and people of the state. With chapters and members in every legislative district, Audubon brings an unparalleled grassroots network to take action on important issues for birds. In 2008, we expanded our reach by opening the Seward Park Audubon Center . With an emphasis on connecting Seattle’s diverse communities with nature, programming at the Center and in the park includes school, youth, community, arts in the environment, and special events. Guided by science and powered by a bipartisan grassroots network, our work spans from the coastal estuaries of Willapa Bay and Grays Harbor to the stagebrush steppe ecosystem of Eastern Washington to the legislative chambers of Olympia. Driven by science that demonstrates that climate is the greatest threat to North America’s birds , Audubon was a leader in the passage of the Washington’s 100% Clean Energy bill, SB 5116.
As we look to the future, we see opportunities to expand our impact across the Pacific Northwest in partnership with our conservation partners and more than 61,000 members and 39 chapters in the region to address the most important issues facing birds.
The incoming Executive Director and Vice President must have demonstrated success in crafting and driving innovative conservation, policy, engagement, and development strategies that inspire the region’s decision makers, conservation partners, and philanthropic community to invest in Audubon’s conservation vision and strategic plan. Building on the success of the Audubon Washington’s well-respected conservation program, they will inspire collaboration among our conservation, legislative, and philanthropic partners to deepen our impact and influence across the Washington and the Pacific Northwest.
This is a high-profile position with the potential to grow National Audubon Society’s reach and affect change at the local, regional, and national levels. The Executive Director and Vice President will report to Audubon’s Vice President for the Central/Pacific Flyway. They will be jointly reviewed by the Flyway VP with input from the chair of the Audubon Washington Board of Advisors.
Audubon offers an excellent benefits package and a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience. This position will be located in Seattle, Washington.
Essential Functions :
STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP & ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT
Deliver operational and strategic excellence through the leadership, management, and mentoring of a mature and diverse staff while preserving open communication and recognizing the value of the management team.
Define a clear vision for Audubon across the Pacific Northwest that distinguishes Audubon Washington from our conservation partners and that builds on current strengths, a strong business case for investment, and engagement of a bipartisan network.
Focus resources on the most critical, high-leverage projects and strategies, including policy development and public engagement, focused on population centers.
Leverage the impact of the Seward Park Audubon Center to achieve state, regional, and national goals.
Build upon the strong foundation of building a representative team and developing programs and initiatives that are resonant and relevant for the diverse population of the Pacific Northwest
Manage the day-to-day operations of the office, including setting financial and programmatic goals, analyzing results and taking corrective action in close collaboration with local and national staff.
Ensure that all Audubon financial standards, operating policies, programmatic commitment and legal/statutory requirements are met.
CONSERVATION STRATEGIC EXECUTION
Craft and achieve strategic goals and initiatives that are integrated fully with the National Audubon Society’s conservation, network, and philanthropic goals.
Increase our region-wide capacity to achieve the conservation of priority birds and their habitats. Priorities include:
Advancing a healthy Puget Sound and Coastal Northwest conservation strategy
Inspiring our bipartisan network and decision makers throughout Washington and the region to take action to limit carbon emissions and mitigate the impacts of climate change
Create durable policy solutions that address the most critical threats to birds at the local, state, and federal levels
Establishing a Columbia Plateau healthy lands initiative that protects thesagebrush-steppe ecosystem through influencing public lands management, renewable energy siting, and wildfire management.
Engaging the diversity of communities that represent the population of the region to build durable conservation and policy strategies and resonant education programs
Integrate Seward Park Audubon Center into our conservation, policy, and engagement strategies
FUNDRAISING AND EXTERNAL RELATIONS
Partner with Audubon’s development team to cultivate existing and to solicit new major donors, foundations, corporations and government agencies to significantly increase contributions.
Represent Audubon Washington throughout the region to raise profile and visibility of our priorities and impact with funders, partners, policy makers, and the public, resulting in deeper donor satisfaction and investment.
Strengthen the financially sustainable business and development plans for the state with a focus on expanding new funding sources, inspiring new donors, and cultivating strategic partnerships with agencies and other NGOs.
Support fundraising for national priority projects with Audubon’s leadership and development teams.
Collaborate meaningfully and significantly with other Audubon state programs and national development staff on donor strategies under the One Audubon approach to members and donors
STAKEHOLDER RELATIONS
Deepen the engagement of the Audubon Washington Board of Advisors to inspire their advocacy for our programmatic priorities and to inspire their individual and external fundraising capacity.
Work closely with, support and provide guidance to the chapters in the region to expand Audubon’s capacity for on-the-ground conservation, policy change, and education at scale.
Prioritize engagement and activation of the region’s diverse population communities in the Audubon movement, including college chapters, chapter leadership, advisory board participation, staffing, volunteers, program participation, and partnerships across the region.
Work with government departments and non-governmental organizations to promote and prioritize bird science and habitat conservation.
Qualifications and Experience :
Experience
Experience in the field of conservation; knowledge of how conservation work is advanced in Washington and the Pacific Northwest and knowledge of key conservation leaders and partners is strongly preferred.
Demonstrated experience leading the execution of complex projects through to success, including meeting financial goals, project deadlines, and coordinating the work of key staff and partners, in organizations of similar or greater size.
Demonstrated success in fundraising; experience with major donors, foundations, corporations and government funders.
An array of experience in public policy development and advocacy, campaigns, lobbying, and/or involvement in the state legislature and/or working with members of Congress is strongly preferred.
Demonstrated commitment to creating an equitable, diverse and inclusive environment; ability to build and lead a diverse team of staff, board members and supporters.
Skills
Strong leadership skills, with an entrepreneurial spirit, solid business acumen and management operations skills; demonstrated ability to inspire and motivate staff, volunteers, donors and potential partners a must.
Demonstrated ability to succeed in a distributed network and a highly matrixed, complex organization – strong ability to influence and persuade others required.
Outstanding interpersonal skills, judgment, and a demonstrate ability to collaborate and build coalitions with a wide range of individuals and organizations at the local, regional and national levels.
Excellent and persuasive communication skills, both written and verbal, including substantial public speaking experience, and the ability to effectively represent Audubon to its members, state and federal elected officials, donors and chapter leaders as well as in traditional, social and digital media.
Personal Knowledge & Characteristics
Knowledge of the regional political and demographic reality with broad connections to partners and the philanthropic community strongly desired.
Knowledge and appreciation of, as well as connection to the Pacific Northwest region area and its environment.
Knowledge of funders and donors engaged in conservation philanthropy in the Pacific Northwest region preferred.
Willingness and ability to travel routinely through the region and nationally, as required.
A strong and demonstrated commitment to the mission, values and programs of the National Audubon Society.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required; graduate degree strongly preferred.
10+ years’ experience in organizational leadership, preferably connected to conservation or civic engagement, including 3+ years as an enterprise executive with accountability over multiple programs and/or regions.
Audubon is a federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
To apply:
Please upload a resume and cover letter in one document detailing your connection to the Audubon Washington mission and how your skills align to the position requirements to the following URL: //valtasgroup.recruiterbox.com/jobs/fk03i8z/
Application deadline is 12/13. First round Zoom interviews will take place mid December through early January. Second and third round interviews will take place mid January through early February.
sPower is an established and rapidly growing renewable energy company headquartered in Salt Lake City, with additional offices in San Francisco, Long Beach, and New York. sPower seeks an PV Solar Maintenance Scheduler/Planner with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in the Renewable Energy industry with a focus on Solar Photovoltaic systems. Duties will include supporting all operational plants within the work order management system, inventory management systems, and scheduling preventative maintenance.
Core Competencies: • Scheduling preventative maintenance for utility and distributed PV Solar plants• Dispatching technicians for corrective maintenance tasks• Managing spare parts utilizing inventory management systems• Experience with utility-scale solar photovoltaic systems• Exceptional organizational, communication, decision making/problem solving, analytical and time management skills• Experience working with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)• Hands on knowledge of various SCADA and DAS systems• Team player with strong initiative, able to work autonomously to complete tasks• Knowledge and experience with medium and high-voltage electrical transmission systems and substations• Working knowledge of servicing inverters and PV systems• Teamwork – ability to work with a team of O&M professionals to solve problems quickly and efficiently• Ability to read, understand electrical, civil, and structural plans• Ability to read, understand maintenance contracts and scopes of work• Understanding of logistics and operations in a service environment• Proficiency on a PC computer with basic hardware, software, and networking abilities• Understanding of OSHA and other workplace safety requirements Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Specific duties will include: • Utilizing the Sprocket work order management system to schedule and track work• Interpreting maintenance scopes of work• Utilizing the inventory management system• Utilizing Concur system for purchase orders, invoicing, and procurement• Dispatch and schedule contractors and service providers and approve invoices• Procure spare parts through distributors or directly with manufacturers• Work with vendors for product technical support, warranties and logistics• Usage of Microsoft Office suite of support programs• Data room management for technical document uploads and project document organization in ShareFile• Travel to sites as required to support O&M Team• Review technical documents and studies• Operate a forklift and other warehouse activities Minimum Qualifications: • Associates Degree in Management AND• 3-5 years of experience with exposure to the following areas: • PV solar construction• PV solar Operations and Maintenance• Scheduling/planning• Project management• Control room monitoring Compensation: • Commensurate with experience; competitive. Travel: • Travel to project sites for servicing, training and inspections, and other sPower offices
Nov 14, 2019
Full time
sPower is an established and rapidly growing renewable energy company headquartered in Salt Lake City, with additional offices in San Francisco, Long Beach, and New York. sPower seeks an PV Solar Maintenance Scheduler/Planner with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in the Renewable Energy industry with a focus on Solar Photovoltaic systems. Duties will include supporting all operational plants within the work order management system, inventory management systems, and scheduling preventative maintenance.
Core Competencies: • Scheduling preventative maintenance for utility and distributed PV Solar plants• Dispatching technicians for corrective maintenance tasks• Managing spare parts utilizing inventory management systems• Experience with utility-scale solar photovoltaic systems• Exceptional organizational, communication, decision making/problem solving, analytical and time management skills• Experience working with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)• Hands on knowledge of various SCADA and DAS systems• Team player with strong initiative, able to work autonomously to complete tasks• Knowledge and experience with medium and high-voltage electrical transmission systems and substations• Working knowledge of servicing inverters and PV systems• Teamwork – ability to work with a team of O&M professionals to solve problems quickly and efficiently• Ability to read, understand electrical, civil, and structural plans• Ability to read, understand maintenance contracts and scopes of work• Understanding of logistics and operations in a service environment• Proficiency on a PC computer with basic hardware, software, and networking abilities• Understanding of OSHA and other workplace safety requirements Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Specific duties will include: • Utilizing the Sprocket work order management system to schedule and track work• Interpreting maintenance scopes of work• Utilizing the inventory management system• Utilizing Concur system for purchase orders, invoicing, and procurement• Dispatch and schedule contractors and service providers and approve invoices• Procure spare parts through distributors or directly with manufacturers• Work with vendors for product technical support, warranties and logistics• Usage of Microsoft Office suite of support programs• Data room management for technical document uploads and project document organization in ShareFile• Travel to sites as required to support O&M Team• Review technical documents and studies• Operate a forklift and other warehouse activities Minimum Qualifications: • Associates Degree in Management AND• 3-5 years of experience with exposure to the following areas: • PV solar construction• PV solar Operations and Maintenance• Scheduling/planning• Project management• Control room monitoring Compensation: • Commensurate with experience; competitive. Travel: • Travel to project sites for servicing, training and inspections, and other sPower offices
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
Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center
Lanesboro, MN, USA
Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center seeks an executive director as the leader of the organization. The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors and oversees a professional staff of 40 full and part-time employees. The director will provide leadership, staff development, and strategic direction to move the organization into a new era as a regional leader in environmental education. They will work with our Development team to actively fundraise on behalf of Eagle Bluff to ensure that operational and programs needs are met through philanthropic support. The director will represent the organization to its professional network as well as to the public at large. The mission of Eagle Bluff is to empower people to care for the earth and each other.
Eagle Bluff is a private, nonprofit residential learning center providing accredited education programs and outdoor adventures in the scenic bluff country near Lanesboro, Minnesota. An estimated 20,000 people every year participate in Eagle Bluff’s programs that specialize in transformative educational experiences that foster respect, stewardship, and community; impart life skills such as teamwork and problem solving; increase environmental and academic literacy through alignment with Minnesota state academic standards and STEM principles; and promote positive outdoor experiences to spark curiosity and appreciation of the natural world.
The position profile for the executive director position is accessible at https://www.eagle-bluff.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Eagle-Bluff-Position-Profile-Executive-Director-2019.pdf . Interested candidates should send their resume/CV and three references to Search Committee at searchcommittee@eagle-bluff.org The deadline to apply for this position is 5:00 pm Central time, Monday, December 16, 2019.
Oct 18, 2019
Full time
Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center seeks an executive director as the leader of the organization. The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors and oversees a professional staff of 40 full and part-time employees. The director will provide leadership, staff development, and strategic direction to move the organization into a new era as a regional leader in environmental education. They will work with our Development team to actively fundraise on behalf of Eagle Bluff to ensure that operational and programs needs are met through philanthropic support. The director will represent the organization to its professional network as well as to the public at large. The mission of Eagle Bluff is to empower people to care for the earth and each other.
Eagle Bluff is a private, nonprofit residential learning center providing accredited education programs and outdoor adventures in the scenic bluff country near Lanesboro, Minnesota. An estimated 20,000 people every year participate in Eagle Bluff’s programs that specialize in transformative educational experiences that foster respect, stewardship, and community; impart life skills such as teamwork and problem solving; increase environmental and academic literacy through alignment with Minnesota state academic standards and STEM principles; and promote positive outdoor experiences to spark curiosity and appreciation of the natural world.
The position profile for the executive director position is accessible at https://www.eagle-bluff.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Eagle-Bluff-Position-Profile-Executive-Director-2019.pdf . Interested candidates should send their resume/CV and three references to Search Committee at searchcommittee@eagle-bluff.org The deadline to apply for this position is 5:00 pm Central time, Monday, December 16, 2019.
Basic Summary:
The Director of Defenders of Wildlife’s California Program leads Field Conservation staff and programs in California. The Director ensures effective on the ground implementation of imperiled wildlife and habitat conservation described in Defenders’ California program plan. The California program utilizes a wide range of policy, legal, advocacy, outreach and scientific strategies to conserve imperiled wildlife and habitat throughout the state.
The Director is responsible for supervising and providing strategic direction to California Field Conservation staff, ensuring the effective implementation of the programs for which they are responsible and efficiently and effectively managing the office. Priorities include conserving gray wolves, desert tortoises, salmon, sea otters and numerous other imperiled species in the state; promoting coexistence tools to reduce human-wildlife conflicts; influencing state legislative and administrative initiatives impacting wildlife, water, coastal areas, and other natural resources; promoting conservation planning on public and private lands; securing sustained funding for wildlife conservation needs; ensuring sound water policy that meet fish and wildlife conservation needs; addressing public land management issues on national forests, national wildlife refuges, and other federal and state public lands that impact sensitive wildlife species and important landscapes; addressing global climate change impacts on California ecosystems and wildlife, including work to meet state-mandated greenhouse gas reduction goals; and maintaining and enhancing the ecological integrity of priority wildlife habitat and the conservation of biodiversity in general. The Director provides leadership and support for outreach efforts in the state, with a priority on engagement with underrepresented communities. The Director works closely with the Vice President for Field Conservation Programs, other senior managers, field staff, and interdisciplinary teams on developing and coordinating strategies, campaigns, workplans, programs, projects, publications, coalitions, communications, organizational growth, educational materials, reports, and budgets.
Qualifications:
Education:
Advanced degree in natural resources science, public policy, conservation biology, law, wildlife management or related discipline.
Experience:
10+ years of progressively responsible, substantive experience with resource policy and with a working knowledge of water and land use planning, state and federal environmental law and regulation, and conservation biology.
Strong management, planning, and administrative skills, including 2+ years of non-profit management/supervisory experience.
Experience developing, implementing, and managing state legislative advocacy and advocacy conservation campaigns.
Other relevant experience with public policy, grassroots organizing, communications, editing, and/or development and grant writing experience.
Substantial relationships and experience working with local government, diverse stakeholders (e.g., hunting and fishing organizations, water agencies, other conservation organizations), state and federal agencies including California Natural Resources Agency, California Fish and Game Commission, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, and NOAA/National Marine Fisheries Service.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
Skills:
Strong writing and verbal communications skills, including familiarity working with the media.
Demonstrated leadership and strategic thinking skills.
Significant working knowledge of state and federal agencies, laws, and policies dealing with use and conservation of natural resources and wildlife including the California Endangered Species Act, California Environmental Quality Act, federal Endangered Species Act, Federal Land Policy and Management Act, Clean Water Act, and the National Environmental Policy Act.
Demonstrated awareness of and experience with the concerns and needs of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds and orientations.
Ability to operate effectively as an advocate of Defenders' programs, preferably with demonstrated experience working effectively with coalitions.
Ability to analyze research, information, and produce quality work products in a consistent, efficient, and timely manner.
Ability to multi-task and handle multiple projects.
Ability to supervise, coordinate, train, evaluate, and motivate program staff, interns and volunteers.
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Dec 05, 2019
Full time
Basic Summary:
The Director of Defenders of Wildlife’s California Program leads Field Conservation staff and programs in California. The Director ensures effective on the ground implementation of imperiled wildlife and habitat conservation described in Defenders’ California program plan. The California program utilizes a wide range of policy, legal, advocacy, outreach and scientific strategies to conserve imperiled wildlife and habitat throughout the state.
The Director is responsible for supervising and providing strategic direction to California Field Conservation staff, ensuring the effective implementation of the programs for which they are responsible and efficiently and effectively managing the office. Priorities include conserving gray wolves, desert tortoises, salmon, sea otters and numerous other imperiled species in the state; promoting coexistence tools to reduce human-wildlife conflicts; influencing state legislative and administrative initiatives impacting wildlife, water, coastal areas, and other natural resources; promoting conservation planning on public and private lands; securing sustained funding for wildlife conservation needs; ensuring sound water policy that meet fish and wildlife conservation needs; addressing public land management issues on national forests, national wildlife refuges, and other federal and state public lands that impact sensitive wildlife species and important landscapes; addressing global climate change impacts on California ecosystems and wildlife, including work to meet state-mandated greenhouse gas reduction goals; and maintaining and enhancing the ecological integrity of priority wildlife habitat and the conservation of biodiversity in general. The Director provides leadership and support for outreach efforts in the state, with a priority on engagement with underrepresented communities. The Director works closely with the Vice President for Field Conservation Programs, other senior managers, field staff, and interdisciplinary teams on developing and coordinating strategies, campaigns, workplans, programs, projects, publications, coalitions, communications, organizational growth, educational materials, reports, and budgets.
Qualifications:
Education:
Advanced degree in natural resources science, public policy, conservation biology, law, wildlife management or related discipline.
Experience:
10+ years of progressively responsible, substantive experience with resource policy and with a working knowledge of water and land use planning, state and federal environmental law and regulation, and conservation biology.
Strong management, planning, and administrative skills, including 2+ years of non-profit management/supervisory experience.
Experience developing, implementing, and managing state legislative advocacy and advocacy conservation campaigns.
Other relevant experience with public policy, grassroots organizing, communications, editing, and/or development and grant writing experience.
Substantial relationships and experience working with local government, diverse stakeholders (e.g., hunting and fishing organizations, water agencies, other conservation organizations), state and federal agencies including California Natural Resources Agency, California Fish and Game Commission, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, and NOAA/National Marine Fisheries Service.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
Skills:
Strong writing and verbal communications skills, including familiarity working with the media.
Demonstrated leadership and strategic thinking skills.
Significant working knowledge of state and federal agencies, laws, and policies dealing with use and conservation of natural resources and wildlife including the California Endangered Species Act, California Environmental Quality Act, federal Endangered Species Act, Federal Land Policy and Management Act, Clean Water Act, and the National Environmental Policy Act.
Demonstrated awareness of and experience with the concerns and needs of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds and orientations.
Ability to operate effectively as an advocate of Defenders' programs, preferably with demonstrated experience working effectively with coalitions.
Ability to analyze research, information, and produce quality work products in a consistent, efficient, and timely manner.
Ability to multi-task and handle multiple projects.
Ability to supervise, coordinate, train, evaluate, and motivate program staff, interns and volunteers.
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Description
Imported Water Unit (Position Code 0624) Overview: Are you interested in working at the intersection of science and policy? Do you enjoy working in a team environment? Do you thrive on trying to solve tough challenges? If so, we have the job for you. Valley Water is looking for a highly-motivated individual to join its imported water team to work on Sacramento-San Joaquin Bay-Delta issues. This position will provide support to the Senior Water Resources Specialist in the Imported Water Unit specializing on science, adaptive management, fisheries and habitat restoration issues and the intersection of these technical issues with policy as it relates to securing reliable imported water supplies for Valley Water. This position will also provide support on long term water supply projects, such as Delta Conveyance Facility and new storage projects, as well as provide support on annual operations, including development of transfer and exchange agreements, as needed. This position will ideally develop a knowledge base to provide long term expertise on Bay Delta Issues. Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to :
Provide technical support to Senior Water Resources Specialist on Sacramento-San Joaquin Bay-Delta science, adaptive management, fisheries and habitat restoration issues, including reviewing and commenting on documents, preparing memos and analyses, and attending conferences and meetings.
Provide technical support to senior staff on long term water supply projects, including reviewing and commenting on documents, performing technical analyses, and attending meetings.
Conduct studies, investigations, and analyses, such as scientific syntheses, water supply planning, numerical modeling and other technical analyses.
Analyze proposed and current legislation and government policies, rules, standards, and regulations and develop recommendations; serve on various technical advisory committees; review environmental and regulatory reports.
Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of and interpret new scientific studies, laws, regulations, and innovations in the related field of fisheries, ecosystem, and restoration science and/or water resources, and their impact on Valley Water; develop and recommend management strategies.
Provide support to senior staff on development of water supply management agreements to support annual operations.
Develop and review staff reports related to Sacramento-San Joaquin Bay-Delta science matters, water resources projects and programs; present to various commissions, committees, and boards; may present information to the Board of Directors.
Ideal Candidate's Background Includes: Applicants whose experience and background best match the ideal experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education are considered ideal candidates for the position. To determine the top candidates, each applicant will be assessed based on the ideal candidate criteria listed below. Ideal Experience:
Four (4) years of professional-level experience serving as a technical resource in fisheries, ecosystem and/or restoration management including analyzing a variety of unusual conditions, problems, or questions, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting effective technical and management/policy-level reports.
Experience in anadromous and estuarine fisheries, aquatic ecosystem and/or wetland restoration science, preferably in the Central Valley of California and/or San Francisco Bay Estuary.
Experience working with external agencies (governmental agencies, community groups, and various business, professional, educational, regulatory, and legislative organizations).
Experience reviewing/commenting on water supply contracts, water supply planning documents, environmental review documents, legal documents, and/or legislation.
Experience working with a public water utility.
Experience or ability to run and/or evaluate computer models.
Ideal Knowledge:
Knowledge of methods, and techniques of scientific research, statistics, analysis, and reporting used in the discipline of fisheries biology, ecology, or related life sciences field.
Knowledge of principles and practices of adaptive management and structured decision making related to natural resources management.
Knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations, including state and federal Endangered Species Acts, Clean Water Act, Porter-Cologne Act, California Environmental Quality Act and National Environmental Policy Act.
Understanding of/experience in water resources management or planning.
Ideal Skills and Abilities:
Effectively analyze, interpret, summarize, and present (both verbally and in written form) complex scientific investigations, water supply planning documents, and environmental documents.
Listen to other perspectives/points of view and maintain a flexible and agreeable approach yet remain firm on the mandatory needs of the project.
Prioritize and conduct work with limited time/resources.
Work well with other people and demonstrate leadership and initiative.
Has demonstrated strong analytical, technical, and creative thinking skills.
Has excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
Ideal Training and Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in biology, ecology, natural resources management, environmental planning, or a related discipline (i.e., water resources).
License or Certificate
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license. Individuals who do not meet the driver's license requirement due to a disability will be considered for a reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis. To review the Classification Specification, please click here (Download PDF reader)
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Dec 04, 2019
Full time
Description
Imported Water Unit (Position Code 0624) Overview: Are you interested in working at the intersection of science and policy? Do you enjoy working in a team environment? Do you thrive on trying to solve tough challenges? If so, we have the job for you. Valley Water is looking for a highly-motivated individual to join its imported water team to work on Sacramento-San Joaquin Bay-Delta issues. This position will provide support to the Senior Water Resources Specialist in the Imported Water Unit specializing on science, adaptive management, fisheries and habitat restoration issues and the intersection of these technical issues with policy as it relates to securing reliable imported water supplies for Valley Water. This position will also provide support on long term water supply projects, such as Delta Conveyance Facility and new storage projects, as well as provide support on annual operations, including development of transfer and exchange agreements, as needed. This position will ideally develop a knowledge base to provide long term expertise on Bay Delta Issues. Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to :
Provide technical support to Senior Water Resources Specialist on Sacramento-San Joaquin Bay-Delta science, adaptive management, fisheries and habitat restoration issues, including reviewing and commenting on documents, preparing memos and analyses, and attending conferences and meetings.
Provide technical support to senior staff on long term water supply projects, including reviewing and commenting on documents, performing technical analyses, and attending meetings.
Conduct studies, investigations, and analyses, such as scientific syntheses, water supply planning, numerical modeling and other technical analyses.
Analyze proposed and current legislation and government policies, rules, standards, and regulations and develop recommendations; serve on various technical advisory committees; review environmental and regulatory reports.
Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of and interpret new scientific studies, laws, regulations, and innovations in the related field of fisheries, ecosystem, and restoration science and/or water resources, and their impact on Valley Water; develop and recommend management strategies.
Provide support to senior staff on development of water supply management agreements to support annual operations.
Develop and review staff reports related to Sacramento-San Joaquin Bay-Delta science matters, water resources projects and programs; present to various commissions, committees, and boards; may present information to the Board of Directors.
Ideal Candidate's Background Includes: Applicants whose experience and background best match the ideal experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education are considered ideal candidates for the position. To determine the top candidates, each applicant will be assessed based on the ideal candidate criteria listed below. Ideal Experience:
Four (4) years of professional-level experience serving as a technical resource in fisheries, ecosystem and/or restoration management including analyzing a variety of unusual conditions, problems, or questions, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting effective technical and management/policy-level reports.
Experience in anadromous and estuarine fisheries, aquatic ecosystem and/or wetland restoration science, preferably in the Central Valley of California and/or San Francisco Bay Estuary.
Experience working with external agencies (governmental agencies, community groups, and various business, professional, educational, regulatory, and legislative organizations).
Experience reviewing/commenting on water supply contracts, water supply planning documents, environmental review documents, legal documents, and/or legislation.
Experience working with a public water utility.
Experience or ability to run and/or evaluate computer models.
Ideal Knowledge:
Knowledge of methods, and techniques of scientific research, statistics, analysis, and reporting used in the discipline of fisheries biology, ecology, or related life sciences field.
Knowledge of principles and practices of adaptive management and structured decision making related to natural resources management.
Knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations, including state and federal Endangered Species Acts, Clean Water Act, Porter-Cologne Act, California Environmental Quality Act and National Environmental Policy Act.
Understanding of/experience in water resources management or planning.
Ideal Skills and Abilities:
Effectively analyze, interpret, summarize, and present (both verbally and in written form) complex scientific investigations, water supply planning documents, and environmental documents.
Listen to other perspectives/points of view and maintain a flexible and agreeable approach yet remain firm on the mandatory needs of the project.
Prioritize and conduct work with limited time/resources.
Work well with other people and demonstrate leadership and initiative.
Has demonstrated strong analytical, technical, and creative thinking skills.
Has excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
Ideal Training and Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in biology, ecology, natural resources management, environmental planning, or a related discipline (i.e., water resources).
License or Certificate
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license. Individuals who do not meet the driver's license requirement due to a disability will be considered for a reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis. To review the Classification Specification, please click here (Download PDF reader)
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POSITION DESCRIPTION
The City of Rochester invites applications for the position of:
Sustainability Coordinator Community Development The City of Rochester emphasizes service delivery through a strong commitment to our core values: "RISE to the top in Customer Focus through Respect, Integrity, Safety, and Excellence"
The City's recently adopted Comprehensive Plan forecasts by 2040 Rochester will have 55,000 new residents, 50,000 new jobs, and 24,000 new housing units. This new department will play a vital role in ensuring this forecast is realized while partnering with Public Works, Building Safety, and Administration to achieve the vision "to be recognized as America's most innovative development services team." Nature of Work Under the supervision of the Community Development Director performs administrative and professional work in developing, implementing and maintaining the City's and Destination Medical Center Economic Development Agency (DMC EDA) sustainability and resiliency programs and plans. The Sustainability Coordinator will coordinate the sustainability activities across both organizations and help integrate sustainability initiatives in the DMC EDA and City's planning and operations and with various government boards and commissions as well as other community engagement initiatives. Sustainability and resource conservation are core values and strategic priorities at the DMC EDA and City of Rochester. The Coordinator will work closely with a diverse set of stakeholders: administrators, public agencies, community organizations, boards and commissions, and community members to identify, develop, implement and promote collaborative strategies that advance these core values and strategic priorities. The person is part of a team that promotes an overall positive customer service experience within the development services area and contributes to the city's vision to create a vibrant, compassionate and innovative team.
Starting salary range is $64,786 to $76,221 depending on qualifications, with advancement to $91,464.
Applications will be accepted until the vacancy is filled with priority consideration for applications submitted by December 17, 2019.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The responsibilities listed below are representative of the scope of work performed within this classification. Work is performed both independently and in cooperation with the Sustainability Director, the Department head, and/or in coordination with other City teammates, operating partners, community groups, and other public and private organizations.
Fostering a culture of sustainability across all operational disciplines of the DMC EDA and City and across the community;
Identifying and prioritizing areas for sustainability initiatives.
Planning and developing long- and short-range sustainability programs.
Prepare annual greenhouse gas emissions inventory, carbon footprint, and annual sustainability reports; disseminate results and analysis of progress toward carbon neutrality, utility management and overall sustainability.
Assist with the Energy Commission and Energy Integration Committee (EIC) and work with other constituencies to develop and implement strategies to meet organizational and city-wide sustainability targets, seizing energy efficiency and reduction opportunities, use of renewable energy sources, fostering a stronger culture of resource conservation, and evaluating and purchasing carbon credits.
Assist with the effort to update the City's energy action plan and transition it to a sustainability and resiliency action plan to include all aspects of the City's sustainability efforts
Provide technical direction for the planning, design, construction, operation of sustainable buildings; work with project teams and building operation teams to advocate for sustainable practices in capital projects, master planning, and existing buildings; ensure that the design, commissioning and operation of facilities and infrastructure achieve or exceed sustainability goals.
Assist with the completion third party green certifications as required.
Assist with the completion or management of incentive applications for all energy-related projects; perform life cycle cost energy calculations and assist with incentive and grant opportunities.
Assist with the preparation of renewable energy project concepts for the City and DMC.
Assist with the development and management of pilot programs relating to waste collection, transportation or other programs.
Create and support sustainability programs and promote sustainability and educational collaborations across the community.
Serve as a City representative in presenting, explaining, and discussing the views, interests and policies of the City to the Council, Energy Commission, City task forces, targeted community groups, and other interested parties inside and outside the community.
Prepare timely, well-documented studies and analyses which provide a sound foundation for policy decision recommendations by City staff and policy decision making by the Council.
Networking and best practice sharing with peer organizations across the region, state and nationally to maintain current working knowledge of sustainability best practices;
Keep interested parties current with reliable, accurate, and documented information.
Perform other duties as assigned or necessary.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience A Bachelor's degree in environmental science studies, planning, public administration, sustainable business, sustainable project management, sustainable or environmental engineering or related field and two years of related experience. OR An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job may also be considered. Licenses and/or Certifications Possession of a valid driver's license Desirable Qualifications Knowledge of sustainability theories and practices and local, national and global sustainability and environmental initiatives and familiarity with the networks of organizations (governmental, non-governmental) involved in advancing sustainability policy and action.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of: sustainability and resiliency concepts including environmental, economic, social and health sustainability practices; the central issues facing sustainable practices including best management practices; climate change science and greenhouse gas inventories; social sustainability practices of diversity, equity and inclusion; data analysis, performance measurement best practices and finance principles; applicable city, county, state and federal laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations; administrative principles and methods, including goal setting, program development and implementation, budget preparation including a multi-year capital improvement program; basic grant and alternative funding principles, practices, and methods; and employee safety principles and practices. Skill in: planning, organizing, reviewing and evaluating varied sustainable and resiliency activities; sustainable asset mapping techniques; recommending and implementing sustainability initiatives in decision-making processes and operations; developing, implementing and interpreting policies, procedures, goals, objectives and work standards; analyzing and managing complex problems, evaluating alternatives and making creative recommendations; developing and using appropriate organizational models and computer hardware/software systems for gathering, analyzing, and reporting program, management, environmental and safety information; the use of current technology such as Microsoft Office Suite, particularly excel; communicating concisely and effectively in both oral and written formats; resolving conflicts, tensions, and complaints fairly and successfully; and presenting complex material in an understandable manner. Ability to: develop and support a customer-focused systematic process to achieve goals; work independently on open-ended projects; provide outstanding customer service both internally and externally; see the big picture while being a creative, strategic, and innovative thinker; establish and maintain positive working relationships with those contacted; interpret and explain complex concepts and regulations; be committed to a team working environment; coordinate and consolidate the efforts of supporting units; exercise sound independent judgment within general policy guidelines; represent the City effectively in meetings with others; and prepare clear, concise and competent reports, correspondence, and other written materials. PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CRITERIA In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the following represents the physical and environmental demands for this position. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions with or without accommodation. In consideration of the overall amount of physical effort required to perform this position, the work is best described as Sedentary Work : Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Physical demands that may be required continuously (2/3 or more of the time), frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of the time), and occasionally (up to 1/3 of the time) are noted below: Frequent demands: Sitting and Fine Dexterity Occasional demands: Pushing/Pulling, Kneeling, Crouching, Lifting, Handling, Reaching, Carrying, Standing, Walking Sensory requirements necessary in the performance of the essential functions of this position include: sight, hearing, touch. Environmental conditions that may exist in the performance of the essential functions of this job include: NONE (not substantially exposed to environmental conditions)
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Dec 04, 2019
Full time
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The City of Rochester invites applications for the position of:
Sustainability Coordinator Community Development The City of Rochester emphasizes service delivery through a strong commitment to our core values: "RISE to the top in Customer Focus through Respect, Integrity, Safety, and Excellence"
The City's recently adopted Comprehensive Plan forecasts by 2040 Rochester will have 55,000 new residents, 50,000 new jobs, and 24,000 new housing units. This new department will play a vital role in ensuring this forecast is realized while partnering with Public Works, Building Safety, and Administration to achieve the vision "to be recognized as America's most innovative development services team." Nature of Work Under the supervision of the Community Development Director performs administrative and professional work in developing, implementing and maintaining the City's and Destination Medical Center Economic Development Agency (DMC EDA) sustainability and resiliency programs and plans. The Sustainability Coordinator will coordinate the sustainability activities across both organizations and help integrate sustainability initiatives in the DMC EDA and City's planning and operations and with various government boards and commissions as well as other community engagement initiatives. Sustainability and resource conservation are core values and strategic priorities at the DMC EDA and City of Rochester. The Coordinator will work closely with a diverse set of stakeholders: administrators, public agencies, community organizations, boards and commissions, and community members to identify, develop, implement and promote collaborative strategies that advance these core values and strategic priorities. The person is part of a team that promotes an overall positive customer service experience within the development services area and contributes to the city's vision to create a vibrant, compassionate and innovative team.
Starting salary range is $64,786 to $76,221 depending on qualifications, with advancement to $91,464.
Applications will be accepted until the vacancy is filled with priority consideration for applications submitted by December 17, 2019.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The responsibilities listed below are representative of the scope of work performed within this classification. Work is performed both independently and in cooperation with the Sustainability Director, the Department head, and/or in coordination with other City teammates, operating partners, community groups, and other public and private organizations.
Fostering a culture of sustainability across all operational disciplines of the DMC EDA and City and across the community;
Identifying and prioritizing areas for sustainability initiatives.
Planning and developing long- and short-range sustainability programs.
Prepare annual greenhouse gas emissions inventory, carbon footprint, and annual sustainability reports; disseminate results and analysis of progress toward carbon neutrality, utility management and overall sustainability.
Assist with the Energy Commission and Energy Integration Committee (EIC) and work with other constituencies to develop and implement strategies to meet organizational and city-wide sustainability targets, seizing energy efficiency and reduction opportunities, use of renewable energy sources, fostering a stronger culture of resource conservation, and evaluating and purchasing carbon credits.
Assist with the effort to update the City's energy action plan and transition it to a sustainability and resiliency action plan to include all aspects of the City's sustainability efforts
Provide technical direction for the planning, design, construction, operation of sustainable buildings; work with project teams and building operation teams to advocate for sustainable practices in capital projects, master planning, and existing buildings; ensure that the design, commissioning and operation of facilities and infrastructure achieve or exceed sustainability goals.
Assist with the completion third party green certifications as required.
Assist with the completion or management of incentive applications for all energy-related projects; perform life cycle cost energy calculations and assist with incentive and grant opportunities.
Assist with the preparation of renewable energy project concepts for the City and DMC.
Assist with the development and management of pilot programs relating to waste collection, transportation or other programs.
Create and support sustainability programs and promote sustainability and educational collaborations across the community.
Serve as a City representative in presenting, explaining, and discussing the views, interests and policies of the City to the Council, Energy Commission, City task forces, targeted community groups, and other interested parties inside and outside the community.
Prepare timely, well-documented studies and analyses which provide a sound foundation for policy decision recommendations by City staff and policy decision making by the Council.
Networking and best practice sharing with peer organizations across the region, state and nationally to maintain current working knowledge of sustainability best practices;
Keep interested parties current with reliable, accurate, and documented information.
Perform other duties as assigned or necessary.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience A Bachelor's degree in environmental science studies, planning, public administration, sustainable business, sustainable project management, sustainable or environmental engineering or related field and two years of related experience. OR An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job may also be considered. Licenses and/or Certifications Possession of a valid driver's license Desirable Qualifications Knowledge of sustainability theories and practices and local, national and global sustainability and environmental initiatives and familiarity with the networks of organizations (governmental, non-governmental) involved in advancing sustainability policy and action.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of: sustainability and resiliency concepts including environmental, economic, social and health sustainability practices; the central issues facing sustainable practices including best management practices; climate change science and greenhouse gas inventories; social sustainability practices of diversity, equity and inclusion; data analysis, performance measurement best practices and finance principles; applicable city, county, state and federal laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations; administrative principles and methods, including goal setting, program development and implementation, budget preparation including a multi-year capital improvement program; basic grant and alternative funding principles, practices, and methods; and employee safety principles and practices. Skill in: planning, organizing, reviewing and evaluating varied sustainable and resiliency activities; sustainable asset mapping techniques; recommending and implementing sustainability initiatives in decision-making processes and operations; developing, implementing and interpreting policies, procedures, goals, objectives and work standards; analyzing and managing complex problems, evaluating alternatives and making creative recommendations; developing and using appropriate organizational models and computer hardware/software systems for gathering, analyzing, and reporting program, management, environmental and safety information; the use of current technology such as Microsoft Office Suite, particularly excel; communicating concisely and effectively in both oral and written formats; resolving conflicts, tensions, and complaints fairly and successfully; and presenting complex material in an understandable manner. Ability to: develop and support a customer-focused systematic process to achieve goals; work independently on open-ended projects; provide outstanding customer service both internally and externally; see the big picture while being a creative, strategic, and innovative thinker; establish and maintain positive working relationships with those contacted; interpret and explain complex concepts and regulations; be committed to a team working environment; coordinate and consolidate the efforts of supporting units; exercise sound independent judgment within general policy guidelines; represent the City effectively in meetings with others; and prepare clear, concise and competent reports, correspondence, and other written materials. PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CRITERIA In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the following represents the physical and environmental demands for this position. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions with or without accommodation. In consideration of the overall amount of physical effort required to perform this position, the work is best described as Sedentary Work : Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Physical demands that may be required continuously (2/3 or more of the time), frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of the time), and occasionally (up to 1/3 of the time) are noted below: Frequent demands: Sitting and Fine Dexterity Occasional demands: Pushing/Pulling, Kneeling, Crouching, Lifting, Handling, Reaching, Carrying, Standing, Walking Sensory requirements necessary in the performance of the essential functions of this position include: sight, hearing, touch. Environmental conditions that may exist in the performance of the essential functions of this job include: NONE (not substantially exposed to environmental conditions)
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Your Opportunity
Stantec seeks a Mid-level Environmental Scientist to join our Environmental Services team. Successful environmental scientists at Stantec have opportunities for professional development, are often tasked with learning new skills, and work on a variety of interesting and challenging projects. Stantec has a small company feel that provides local services yet has offices worldwide and thus provides the opportunity for travel and expanding personal horizons.
Your Key Responsibilities
Wetland Delineations and Field Surveys: Participating in both large- and small-scale wetland delineations, natural community mapping, rare, threatened, and endangered species surveys, function and value assessments, environmental permitting, post-construction monitoring, and wetland mitigation/restoration
SWPPP/Environmental Inspections: Conducting construction and post-construction environmental inspection and monitoring to verify compliance with Stormwater and other environmental permit conditions
Environmental Permitting/SEQR: Support preparation and development of NYSDEC/USACE Joint Permit Applications, including SEQR Compliance (Environmental Assessment Forms and Environmental Impact Statements); familiarity with NYSPSC Article VII, Part 102 and Article 10 preferred but not required
Preparation of a wide range of reports and involving environmental regulatory compliance and environmental impact analysis;
Regularly travel throughout Upstate New York and potentially the North-East and Mid-Atlantic Regions
Work with multidisciplinary natural resources staff and be responsible for the safety and well-being of other field staff and perform tasks required for fieldwork such as workflow planning, scheduling, data collection and dissemination, reporting, and communication with project management, clients and regulators
Your Capabilities and Credentials
In addition to technical wetland delineation skills, selected candidates are expected to have proven communication and leadership skills, high ethical and moral standards, an excellent attitude, and high physical and mental stamina
Candidates must have outstanding organization, planning, and problem-solving skills
Candidates must be willing and able to spend long days on foot over uneven, remote terrain in inclement weather
Selected candidates are expected to maintain a positive attitude, particularly in challenging environments and harsh conditions
Mechanical skills, experience driving/navigating in remote locations, and previous experience with GPS and mobile technologies are required
Prior experience and proficiency with GIS required
Must have a high attention to detail
Skill in Microsoft Office software suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
Skill in NYS SWPPP Permit compliance, including knowledge with MS4 requirements
Effective technical writing and verbal communication skills
Ability to traverse 2-4 miles per day in rough terrain and lift up to 50 lbs
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Education and Experience
The selected candidate will have at least 3 years of environmental experience, including field experience delineating wetlands according to the Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual and the Regional Supplement to the Corps of Engineers and EPA Wetland Delineation Manual and the Regional Supplements in New York State.
A Bachelor’s degree in an environmental discipline and knowledge of soils, vegetation, and hydrology is required.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
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Dec 04, 2019
Full time
Your Opportunity
Stantec seeks a Mid-level Environmental Scientist to join our Environmental Services team. Successful environmental scientists at Stantec have opportunities for professional development, are often tasked with learning new skills, and work on a variety of interesting and challenging projects. Stantec has a small company feel that provides local services yet has offices worldwide and thus provides the opportunity for travel and expanding personal horizons.
Your Key Responsibilities
Wetland Delineations and Field Surveys: Participating in both large- and small-scale wetland delineations, natural community mapping, rare, threatened, and endangered species surveys, function and value assessments, environmental permitting, post-construction monitoring, and wetland mitigation/restoration
SWPPP/Environmental Inspections: Conducting construction and post-construction environmental inspection and monitoring to verify compliance with Stormwater and other environmental permit conditions
Environmental Permitting/SEQR: Support preparation and development of NYSDEC/USACE Joint Permit Applications, including SEQR Compliance (Environmental Assessment Forms and Environmental Impact Statements); familiarity with NYSPSC Article VII, Part 102 and Article 10 preferred but not required
Preparation of a wide range of reports and involving environmental regulatory compliance and environmental impact analysis;
Regularly travel throughout Upstate New York and potentially the North-East and Mid-Atlantic Regions
Work with multidisciplinary natural resources staff and be responsible for the safety and well-being of other field staff and perform tasks required for fieldwork such as workflow planning, scheduling, data collection and dissemination, reporting, and communication with project management, clients and regulators
Your Capabilities and Credentials
In addition to technical wetland delineation skills, selected candidates are expected to have proven communication and leadership skills, high ethical and moral standards, an excellent attitude, and high physical and mental stamina
Candidates must have outstanding organization, planning, and problem-solving skills
Candidates must be willing and able to spend long days on foot over uneven, remote terrain in inclement weather
Selected candidates are expected to maintain a positive attitude, particularly in challenging environments and harsh conditions
Mechanical skills, experience driving/navigating in remote locations, and previous experience with GPS and mobile technologies are required
Prior experience and proficiency with GIS required
Must have a high attention to detail
Skill in Microsoft Office software suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
Skill in NYS SWPPP Permit compliance, including knowledge with MS4 requirements
Effective technical writing and verbal communication skills
Ability to traverse 2-4 miles per day in rough terrain and lift up to 50 lbs
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Education and Experience
The selected candidate will have at least 3 years of environmental experience, including field experience delineating wetlands according to the Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual and the Regional Supplement to the Corps of Engineers and EPA Wetland Delineation Manual and the Regional Supplements in New York State.
A Bachelor’s degree in an environmental discipline and knowledge of soils, vegetation, and hydrology is required.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.
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Position Summary
RAN seeks a proven, passionate, and dynamic leader to advance its mission. The ideal candidate is a movement-oriented activist who is visionary, strategic, and able to expand upon RAN’s strong reputation and successful history of real-world impact.
This is a highly influential position in both the national and international environmental and human rights communities.
This search has been planned and is being executed with the full support of the board and staff after the successful tenure and thoughtful transition of our outgoing executive director.
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Key Responsibilities
The Executive Director will perform the following and other duties as assigned:
Oversee the planning, implementation, management, and evaluation of all aspects of RAN to drive the organization’s overall strategic direction toward achieving RAN’s mission.
Effectively communicate RAN’s values , achievements, and impact to internal and external audiences, including stakeholders, media, Board members, staff , and other organizations.
Set and achieve fundraising targets by developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with major donors and philanthropic institutions that support RAN’s work.
Develop and maintain effective, authentic, and respectful partnerships with key programmatic allies across the globe.
Collaborate with senior leadership to sustain an organizational culture and structure that promotes highly effective work by fostering cooperation, communication, trust, equity, fairness, and inclusivity through direct feedback, transparent practices, collaborative workspaces, and choice points.
Contribute to an inclusive work culture that encourages and celebrates differences.
Ensure implementation of Board directives, attend Board meetings as a non-voting member, provide timely reporting of organizational activities to the Board, advise the Board on strategic decisions, and lead Board development exports.
Direct the preparation of the annual budget and ensure that the organization operates within budget guidelines. Oversee the development and maintenance of sound financial practices.
Ensure RAN meets all its legal obligations and oversee all legal matters.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Profile and Qualifications
The successful candidate will have the following characteristics and qualifications:
Demonstrated record indicating a passion for, and alignment with, RAN’s mission, vision, and values.
Successful management of complex organizations serving as a CEO or senior leader in a nonprofit setting.
Strong communicator who is skilled in media and public relations strategy and comfortable with enthusiastically and persuasively representing RAN to external audiences.
Exceptional visionary and strategic thinking skills to chart programmatic directions that result in clear operational goals. Leadership skills to facilitate and motivate the organization through intense multi-program, and multi-team planning processes.
Nuanced understanding and experience with the dynamics of working with local, frontline, and indigenous groups and developing campaigns that create alliances with a variety of stakeholders.
Record of commitment to racial justice and equity and an awareness and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and identities.
Demonstrated success in raising at least $1 million annually from a variety of sources and a commitment to helping raise an $8–10 million annual budget, including cultivating and soliciting major institutional and individual donors.
Proven experience in financial and operations management, including the preparation and presentation of organizational budgets.
Inspiring and collaborative leadership style that leads by example and fosters creativity and high-quality work from staff.
Compensation and Location
RAN offers an excellent benefits package and a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience. The target salary range for this position is $165,000–180,000 based off a competitive San Francisco Bay Area nonprofit survey. The final salary will be determined based on candidate experience and overall qualifications.
Benefits include full health coverage for the employee and their partner/family (plus an employer-funded Health Savings Account), vision and dental insurance, four weeks paid time off (increases to five weeks after two years), and a SIMPLE IRA retirement plan with a 3% fully vesting employer match. Additionally, after five years, staff becomes eligible for a three-month, fully paid sabbatical.
This position will be located in San Francisco, CA. International travel on a regular basis is expected.
HOW TO APPLY
CEA Recruiting is assisting RAN with this search. To be considered for this position, interested candidates must follow the link below to submit a resume, cover letter, and salary requirements through CEA’s job portal. Please direct all applications and inquiries to CEA Recruiting. This position will remain open until filled.
https://job.ceaconsulting.com/jobs/executive-director-san-francisco--105370
RAN provides all people with equal employment and volunteer opportunities and is committed to providing accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. We encourage applicants of color to apply for this position.
CEA Recruiting works with leading environmental nonprofits, foundations, and businesses to recruit top talent and design effective organizational staffing strategies.
For more information visit www.cearecruiting.com
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Dec 04, 2019
Position Summary
RAN seeks a proven, passionate, and dynamic leader to advance its mission. The ideal candidate is a movement-oriented activist who is visionary, strategic, and able to expand upon RAN’s strong reputation and successful history of real-world impact.
This is a highly influential position in both the national and international environmental and human rights communities.
This search has been planned and is being executed with the full support of the board and staff after the successful tenure and thoughtful transition of our outgoing executive director.
LETTER FROM RAN’S OUTGOING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DOWNLOAD THIS OPPORTUNITY AS A PDF
Key Responsibilities
The Executive Director will perform the following and other duties as assigned:
Oversee the planning, implementation, management, and evaluation of all aspects of RAN to drive the organization’s overall strategic direction toward achieving RAN’s mission.
Effectively communicate RAN’s values , achievements, and impact to internal and external audiences, including stakeholders, media, Board members, staff , and other organizations.
Set and achieve fundraising targets by developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with major donors and philanthropic institutions that support RAN’s work.
Develop and maintain effective, authentic, and respectful partnerships with key programmatic allies across the globe.
Collaborate with senior leadership to sustain an organizational culture and structure that promotes highly effective work by fostering cooperation, communication, trust, equity, fairness, and inclusivity through direct feedback, transparent practices, collaborative workspaces, and choice points.
Contribute to an inclusive work culture that encourages and celebrates differences.
Ensure implementation of Board directives, attend Board meetings as a non-voting member, provide timely reporting of organizational activities to the Board, advise the Board on strategic decisions, and lead Board development exports.
Direct the preparation of the annual budget and ensure that the organization operates within budget guidelines. Oversee the development and maintenance of sound financial practices.
Ensure RAN meets all its legal obligations and oversee all legal matters.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Profile and Qualifications
The successful candidate will have the following characteristics and qualifications:
Demonstrated record indicating a passion for, and alignment with, RAN’s mission, vision, and values.
Successful management of complex organizations serving as a CEO or senior leader in a nonprofit setting.
Strong communicator who is skilled in media and public relations strategy and comfortable with enthusiastically and persuasively representing RAN to external audiences.
Exceptional visionary and strategic thinking skills to chart programmatic directions that result in clear operational goals. Leadership skills to facilitate and motivate the organization through intense multi-program, and multi-team planning processes.
Nuanced understanding and experience with the dynamics of working with local, frontline, and indigenous groups and developing campaigns that create alliances with a variety of stakeholders.
Record of commitment to racial justice and equity and an awareness and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and identities.
Demonstrated success in raising at least $1 million annually from a variety of sources and a commitment to helping raise an $8–10 million annual budget, including cultivating and soliciting major institutional and individual donors.
Proven experience in financial and operations management, including the preparation and presentation of organizational budgets.
Inspiring and collaborative leadership style that leads by example and fosters creativity and high-quality work from staff.
Compensation and Location
RAN offers an excellent benefits package and a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience. The target salary range for this position is $165,000–180,000 based off a competitive San Francisco Bay Area nonprofit survey. The final salary will be determined based on candidate experience and overall qualifications.
Benefits include full health coverage for the employee and their partner/family (plus an employer-funded Health Savings Account), vision and dental insurance, four weeks paid time off (increases to five weeks after two years), and a SIMPLE IRA retirement plan with a 3% fully vesting employer match. Additionally, after five years, staff becomes eligible for a three-month, fully paid sabbatical.
This position will be located in San Francisco, CA. International travel on a regular basis is expected.
HOW TO APPLY
CEA Recruiting is assisting RAN with this search. To be considered for this position, interested candidates must follow the link below to submit a resume, cover letter, and salary requirements through CEA’s job portal. Please direct all applications and inquiries to CEA Recruiting. This position will remain open until filled.
https://job.ceaconsulting.com/jobs/executive-director-san-francisco--105370
RAN provides all people with equal employment and volunteer opportunities and is committed to providing accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. We encourage applicants of color to apply for this position.
CEA Recruiting works with leading environmental nonprofits, foundations, and businesses to recruit top talent and design effective organizational staffing strategies.
For more information visit www.cearecruiting.com
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Bonneville Power Administration
Kalispell, MT, USA
Duties
Summary
This position is located in the Vegetation Management and Forestry (TFBV) organization, of Internal Operations (TFB), Transmission Field Services (TF), Transmission Services (T) of the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA). A successful candidate in this position will serve as Natural Resource Specialist responsible for planning and carrying out project management activities in support of right-of-way (ROW) and access road projects within the assigned region.
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Responsibilities
As a Natural Resource Specialist, you will:
Plan and carry out vegetation management activities in support of Rights-of-Way (ROW) and access road projects.
Develop and implement short-term and long-term regional (multi-district) management plan for vegetation control.
Develop and prioritize annual, out-year, and special project schedules, budgets, and requests or the vegetation management and access road programs, coordinating planned activities with affected departments (e.g., Transmission Line Maintenance, Realty, Environment, Contracting) to identify and resolve critical issues, avoid regional and system conflicts, and insure project success.
Prepare site-specific vegetation management prescriptions and related Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) checklists (or ROW management plans) consistent with guidance provided by the BPA Transmission System Vegetation Management Program FEIS and related National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements.
Serve as a project manager on ROW and access road projects.
Review transmission line corridors and construction projects for compliance with line maintenance standards for ROW clearing, access road erosion control, and structure site vegetation.
Serve as a Contracting O ice Representative (COR) and monitor performance and compliance with contract specifications.
Develop and maintain regional (multi-district) vegetation management and access road program data that includes annual work plans, project tracking spreadsheets, environmental analysis checklists, statements of work, prescription sheets, herbicide forms, access road request forms, and an access road data dictionary in a manner consistent with the reporting requirements of the BPA system as a whole including all regions.
Serve as a technical expert in vegetation and ROW management to various internal groups, outside agencies, and the public as issues arise within the region including negotiation, coordination with county-weed boards and other entities (e.g., Army Corps, Forest Service, state departments of natural resources, Bureau of Reclamation, etc.).
Respond to inquiries, from a broad range of sources, on sensitive issues involving vegetation control methods, herbicide application, protection of cultural resources and other related issues.
Initiate, negotiate, and maintain cooperative agreements with public and private landowners (including dispute resolutions), other agencies such as the USFWS, or Native American Tribes regarding ROW management and maintenance practices.
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Dec 04, 2019
Full time
Duties
Summary
This position is located in the Vegetation Management and Forestry (TFBV) organization, of Internal Operations (TFB), Transmission Field Services (TF), Transmission Services (T) of the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA). A successful candidate in this position will serve as Natural Resource Specialist responsible for planning and carrying out project management activities in support of right-of-way (ROW) and access road projects within the assigned region.
Learn more about this agency
Responsibilities
As a Natural Resource Specialist, you will:
Plan and carry out vegetation management activities in support of Rights-of-Way (ROW) and access road projects.
Develop and implement short-term and long-term regional (multi-district) management plan for vegetation control.
Develop and prioritize annual, out-year, and special project schedules, budgets, and requests or the vegetation management and access road programs, coordinating planned activities with affected departments (e.g., Transmission Line Maintenance, Realty, Environment, Contracting) to identify and resolve critical issues, avoid regional and system conflicts, and insure project success.
Prepare site-specific vegetation management prescriptions and related Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) checklists (or ROW management plans) consistent with guidance provided by the BPA Transmission System Vegetation Management Program FEIS and related National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements.
Serve as a project manager on ROW and access road projects.
Review transmission line corridors and construction projects for compliance with line maintenance standards for ROW clearing, access road erosion control, and structure site vegetation.
Serve as a Contracting O ice Representative (COR) and monitor performance and compliance with contract specifications.
Develop and maintain regional (multi-district) vegetation management and access road program data that includes annual work plans, project tracking spreadsheets, environmental analysis checklists, statements of work, prescription sheets, herbicide forms, access road request forms, and an access road data dictionary in a manner consistent with the reporting requirements of the BPA system as a whole including all regions.
Serve as a technical expert in vegetation and ROW management to various internal groups, outside agencies, and the public as issues arise within the region including negotiation, coordination with county-weed boards and other entities (e.g., Army Corps, Forest Service, state departments of natural resources, Bureau of Reclamation, etc.).
Respond to inquiries, from a broad range of sources, on sensitive issues involving vegetation control methods, herbicide application, protection of cultural resources and other related issues.
Initiate, negotiate, and maintain cooperative agreements with public and private landowners (including dispute resolutions), other agencies such as the USFWS, or Native American Tribes regarding ROW management and maintenance practices.
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Summary
This position is located in the Environmental Health Support Center (EHSC), a national program with the administrative endorsement of the Albuquerque Area Indian Health Service (AAIHS).
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Responsibilities
Develop and implement national training and support programs.
Develop, implement, coordinate, analyze and evaluate Environmental Health Support Center training program and courses.
Consult with Area Sanitation Facilities Construction programs and identify specific training and support needs.
Coordinate programs support activities with other critical program entities.
Oversee design, construction, and maintenance of small community and individual water systems.
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Dec 04, 2019
Full time
Summary
This position is located in the Environmental Health Support Center (EHSC), a national program with the administrative endorsement of the Albuquerque Area Indian Health Service (AAIHS).
Learn more about this agency
Responsibilities
Develop and implement national training and support programs.
Develop, implement, coordinate, analyze and evaluate Environmental Health Support Center training program and courses.
Consult with Area Sanitation Facilities Construction programs and identify specific training and support needs.
Coordinate programs support activities with other critical program entities.
Oversee design, construction, and maintenance of small community and individual water systems.
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Helena, MT, USA
Summary
This position, located within the Montana VA Healthcare System, Fort Harrison, ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations governing air emissions, hazardous materials, non-hazardous and hazardous waste, oil spills, water quality, and the storage of regulated substances (e.g. petroleum products, chemicals, and wastes), among other areas, and works to alleviate the adverse impacts of human activities on the environment.
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Responsibilities
Administers the Green Environmental Management System (GEMS) program;
Completes permits and leads facility self-assessments, inspections, and other environmental investigations;
Advises senior management on status of environmental programs and recommends changes in the design of facility work programs to meet new environmental requirements;
Schedules and leads environmental audits to identify and evaluate program implementation and compliance activities;
Trains and provides instruction on a variety of subjects related to specific and specialized environmental topics;
Conducts site inspections, collects data, review documents, analyzes evidence, evaluates results, writes reports and recommends corrective action or procedures for compliance; and,
Performs all other duties as assigned.
Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required
Travel Required
25% or less - Travel is 25% or less for EOC rounds, program audits/inspections.
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Dec 04, 2019
Full time
Summary
This position, located within the Montana VA Healthcare System, Fort Harrison, ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations governing air emissions, hazardous materials, non-hazardous and hazardous waste, oil spills, water quality, and the storage of regulated substances (e.g. petroleum products, chemicals, and wastes), among other areas, and works to alleviate the adverse impacts of human activities on the environment.
Learn more about this agency
Responsibilities
Administers the Green Environmental Management System (GEMS) program;
Completes permits and leads facility self-assessments, inspections, and other environmental investigations;
Advises senior management on status of environmental programs and recommends changes in the design of facility work programs to meet new environmental requirements;
Schedules and leads environmental audits to identify and evaluate program implementation and compliance activities;
Trains and provides instruction on a variety of subjects related to specific and specialized environmental topics;
Conducts site inspections, collects data, review documents, analyzes evidence, evaluates results, writes reports and recommends corrective action or procedures for compliance; and,
Performs all other duties as assigned.
Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required
Travel Required
25% or less - Travel is 25% or less for EOC rounds, program audits/inspections.
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Your Opportunity
Stantec is seeking an Environmental Planner to join our Impact Assessment, Permitting, and Compliance Practice in Southern California. The position is to be based out of our Bakersfield, California office. Stantec offers flexible work locations, flexible work hours and a robust compensation and benefit package.
As an Environmental Scientist/Regulatory Planner, you will provide environmental science and land use planning knowledge to help with public and private projects including Oil and Gas, Transportation Infrastructure, or Renewable Energy. Diversified experience with other business sectors such as Water, Community Development, and Mining are also desirable. You will provide support for environmental impact statement, biological and cultural assessment, CEQA/NEPA assessments and land use planning for environmental projects. Additional experience that encompasses regulatory compliance and permitting experience including with but not limited to the U.S. Clean Water Act, U.S. Endangered Species Act, Federal Land Policy and Management Act, California Endangered Species Act, California Fish and Game Code, and Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act are also desirable.
In this position, you will serve as a team member working with scientists, engineers, project managers, and junior project staff. Each day, as an environmental professional, you will contribute to multi-disciplinary project teams in all phases of the execution and delivery of projects. You should be a self-motivated professional and should also have a desire to grow personally as well as professionally with each project.
This position requires strong skills as a self-starter, with ability to participate on multiple projects simultaneously. This role will also include support to project management teams on dynamic projects.
Your Key Responsibilities
Capable of managing staff and projects
Demonstrate success with research, analysis, and reporting.
Are a self-starting, team-oriented professional with excellent written and communication skills.
Are familiar with review and analysis of scientific data, maps and drawings.
Provide support in delivering high quality work products to Stantec’s multi-disciplinary project teams.
Ability to identify opportunities and build relationships with clients.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
Basic Qualifications
Environmental consulting experience is a requirement.
Experience working directly with clients.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience leading and contributing to environmental impact evaluation and environmental permit applications, including, resource and impact evaluations, preparation of NEPA/CEQA analysis and documentation.
Experience leading environmental permitting of energy facilities, pipelines, and/or other linear projects in the western United States including: USACE 404 wetland permitting, CDFW 1600 Agreements and CESA permitting, RWQCB 401 certifications, and other environmental permitting.
Demonstrated technical competence and project experience in natural resource fields applicable to environmental permitting of infrastructure projects, both public and private.
Must have a good driving record and valid Driver's License.
OSHA HAZWOPER 40 certification preferred or ability to obtain prior to employment.
Prior to employment, this position will require the successful passing of a pre-employment physical and drug screen.
Preferred Qualifications
Direct experience with California independent power producers, utilities, and relevant California regulatory agencies.
Experience serving on and leading teams of staff for permitting facilities in California.
Established relationships with local, state, and federal permitting agencies.
CEQA experience.
NEPA experience.
General understanding of geographic information systems.
Ability to work independently, as well as in teams ranging from 2 to 60 staff.
Ability to direct staff technicians regarding data collection, preparation of figures and maps, and report production.
CPUC and/or CEC experience a plus
Education and Experience
BA/BS degree in Urban, Regional or Environmental Land Use Planning, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies or a related field. 5 to 8 years of experience.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.
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Dec 04, 2019
Full time
Your Opportunity
Stantec is seeking an Environmental Planner to join our Impact Assessment, Permitting, and Compliance Practice in Southern California. The position is to be based out of our Bakersfield, California office. Stantec offers flexible work locations, flexible work hours and a robust compensation and benefit package.
As an Environmental Scientist/Regulatory Planner, you will provide environmental science and land use planning knowledge to help with public and private projects including Oil and Gas, Transportation Infrastructure, or Renewable Energy. Diversified experience with other business sectors such as Water, Community Development, and Mining are also desirable. You will provide support for environmental impact statement, biological and cultural assessment, CEQA/NEPA assessments and land use planning for environmental projects. Additional experience that encompasses regulatory compliance and permitting experience including with but not limited to the U.S. Clean Water Act, U.S. Endangered Species Act, Federal Land Policy and Management Act, California Endangered Species Act, California Fish and Game Code, and Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act are also desirable.
In this position, you will serve as a team member working with scientists, engineers, project managers, and junior project staff. Each day, as an environmental professional, you will contribute to multi-disciplinary project teams in all phases of the execution and delivery of projects. You should be a self-motivated professional and should also have a desire to grow personally as well as professionally with each project.
This position requires strong skills as a self-starter, with ability to participate on multiple projects simultaneously. This role will also include support to project management teams on dynamic projects.
Your Key Responsibilities
Capable of managing staff and projects
Demonstrate success with research, analysis, and reporting.
Are a self-starting, team-oriented professional with excellent written and communication skills.
Are familiar with review and analysis of scientific data, maps and drawings.
Provide support in delivering high quality work products to Stantec’s multi-disciplinary project teams.
Ability to identify opportunities and build relationships with clients.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
Basic Qualifications
Environmental consulting experience is a requirement.
Experience working directly with clients.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience leading and contributing to environmental impact evaluation and environmental permit applications, including, resource and impact evaluations, preparation of NEPA/CEQA analysis and documentation.
Experience leading environmental permitting of energy facilities, pipelines, and/or other linear projects in the western United States including: USACE 404 wetland permitting, CDFW 1600 Agreements and CESA permitting, RWQCB 401 certifications, and other environmental permitting.
Demonstrated technical competence and project experience in natural resource fields applicable to environmental permitting of infrastructure projects, both public and private.
Must have a good driving record and valid Driver's License.
OSHA HAZWOPER 40 certification preferred or ability to obtain prior to employment.
Prior to employment, this position will require the successful passing of a pre-employment physical and drug screen.
Preferred Qualifications
Direct experience with California independent power producers, utilities, and relevant California regulatory agencies.
Experience serving on and leading teams of staff for permitting facilities in California.
Established relationships with local, state, and federal permitting agencies.
CEQA experience.
NEPA experience.
General understanding of geographic information systems.
Ability to work independently, as well as in teams ranging from 2 to 60 staff.
Ability to direct staff technicians regarding data collection, preparation of figures and maps, and report production.
CPUC and/or CEC experience a plus
Education and Experience
BA/BS degree in Urban, Regional or Environmental Land Use Planning, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies or a related field. 5 to 8 years of experience.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.
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About the Position Please submit a cover letter and a detailed resume along with your completed application.
SELECTION PROCESS: The selection process will include a review of all applications with only the most qualified participating in an interview. Final candidate selection will include hiring interview (if applicable). Any individual offered employment will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test and complete background check. Some positions may require preliminary background checks.
Manages, assigns and reviews the work of laboratory and environmental compliance staff responsible for wastewater treatment process control and permit compliance monitoring and industrial waste inspections; oversees and participates in all work activities; and performs a variety of administrative and technical tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.
Supervision Received and Exercised
Receives direction from the Environmental Manager.
Acts as a formal supervisor, exercising direct supervision including monitoring and formally evaluating employee performance, employee selection and discipline.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Essential Functions:
Plans, prioritizes, assigns, supervises and reviews the work of staff responsible for wastewater treatment process control and permit compliance monitoring and industrial waste inspections; coordinates the work of the section with that of the division and with other divisions and departments.
Establishes section goals and objectives consistent with those of the division and the department, and other city departments and outside agencies; ensures effective working relationships between the section and other city operations; recommends and assists in the implementation of division goals and objectives; implements approved policies and procedures.
Establishes schedules and methods for: physical, chemical and biological testing of samples of wastewater liquids, gases and solids at all phases of wastewater treatment; monitoring industrial dischargers and their impacts on the collection system and treatment plant; and monitoring the receiving waters of Lake Mead and the Las Vegas Wash. Ensures that sampling and analytical schedules and methods comply with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, statutes and permits; initiates specialized testing and analyses, technical studies and research projects.
Selects professional, technical and support staff and ensures effective morale, productivity and discipline; plans, organizes, administers, reviews and evaluates the activities and performance of staff directly; works with staff to establish work priorities and schedules; encourages and provides for staff training and professional development; ensures that staff adheres to safe work practices and procedures; interprets city policies and procedures for staff; prepares and conducts formal performance evaluations; works with employees to develop short and long term goals, monitors accomplishments, establishes performance requirements and personal development targets and provides coaching for performance improvement and development.
Recommends and participates in the preparation and administration of the section budget; monitors expenditures to ensure they are within approved budgetary limits; identifies resource needs; reviews needs with appropriate management staff; allocates resources accordingly; estimates time, materials and equipment required for jobs assigned; requisitions materials as required.
Prepares analytical and statistical reports of data generated by staff; ensures that reports required for process control and to meet discharge and water appropriation permit conditions and other laws, regulations and requirements are prepared and maintained; makes presentations to city staff, other agencies and the public.
Represents the section and division at meetings with other governmental entities, community organizations and the public concerned with water quality analysis, industrial pretreatment, wastewater permits and related environmental issues; participates in the negotiation of wastewater discharge permits.
Coordinates and supervises the issuance of industrial waste permits and the review of building plans.
Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of current water quality issues, laws, regulations, trends and innovations in the fields of water quality testing, industrial pretreatment monitoring and wastewater treatment.
Participates in, supports and fosters the development of a culture that values people and their differences and is free from inequities and barriers to people reaching their full potential.
Participates in promoting sustainable, environmentally sensitive development and operations in the community and the department.
Participates in establishing the strategic direction for the department in alignment with City Council and city of Las Vegas strategic priorities; communicates to all assigned employees their roles in performance measurement and achieving strategic priorities; and works with staff to report measures to the city's executive team and all members of the department.
Marginal Functions:
Participates in plant operation and design and related water quality and environmental issues.
Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Experience:
Five years of increasingly responsible experience in laboratory work, including three years of laboratory management, supervisory or lead responsibility.
Training:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major in chemistry, bacteriology, sanitary engineering, chemical engineering, public health engineering or a field related to the essential functions. A combination of formal education and directly related work experience may substitute for the degree. The City assesses 1.5 years of full-time experience as equivalent to one year of education.
License or Certificate:
Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license on the date of application and maintenance thereafter.
Possession of a Nevada Water Environment Association Grade IV Water Quality Analyst certificate within one year of the date of appointment, and maintenance thereafter.
Possession of a Nevada Water Environment Association Grade IV Industrial Waste Inspector certificate is desired.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
Procedures, techniques, and equipment relating to wastewater and industrial waste sampling and analysis and environmental water quality monitoring. Modern industrial waste pretreatment principles and techniques. Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation. Principles and practices of chemistry, limnology, bacteriology and biology. Wastewater laboratory management and services. Procedures, methods and techniques of budget preparation and control. Pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations. Principles, methods and techniques of monitoring wastewater flows in treatment facilities and sanitary sewer lines. Chemical processes involved in municipal and industrial waste pretreatment. Knowledge of public administration, municipal government and management principles. Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
Skills in:
Reading, interpreting, applying, explaining and enforcing federal and state regulations pertaining to water quality, wastewater treatment, laboratory issues, and industrial waste monitoring. Interpreting, applying, explaining and enforcing city policies and procedures. Analyzing, interpreting and applying the results of laboratory testing. Expressing ideas effectively in writing, orally and through presentations before city staff, consultants, various city boards, other agencies and the general public. Planning, organizing and prioritizing assignments. Meeting critical deadlines. Managing multiple assignments. Preparing and delivering technical reports to public and private organizations, committees and groups. Preparing clear, concise and technical reports.
Ability to:
Use initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including city officials and the general public. Competencies: In addition to Core Workforce and Supervisor Competencies:
Executive Competencies
Establishing Trust – Noticing, interpreting and anticipating others concerns and feelings; creating opportunities for collaborative, respectful dialogue; showing trust in others first and holding self and others accountable for words and behaviors that build community; using face to face communication as a primary means to build trust within the organization.
Communicating Clarity – Developing and communicating goals in support of the city mission, vision and purpose; clarifying direction of work, roles and expectations for successful attainment of objectives.
Providing Recognition – Identifying and recognizing employees at all levels for their ideas, work and achievements; providing opportunities for both formal and informal recognition within the organization; creating a culture of peer recognition and encouragement.
Reinforcing Organizational Health – Routinely reviewing existing processes, practices and policies to ensure a balance in the ability to work productively and efficiently with employee needs for empowerment and development; changing processes, practices and policies when necessary to achieve the balance; establishing regular professional development time for each employee so they have opportunities to attend classes and other activities to enhance their professional growth; meeting regularly with employees.
Thinking Globally – Finding effective solutions and prioritizing problems using holistic, "big picture" thinking; putting the needs of the broader organization or community ahead of the needs of an individual department or community; developing and analyzing both near and long term impacts of decisions.
Business and Political Acumen – Having expertise in technical, political and budgetary leadership responsibilities; preparing and presenting complex concepts and proposals in a respectful, collaborative, understandable way to build community; comparing competing priorities and agendas looking for ways to establish a win/win solution whenever possible; speaking at community events and to the media to enhance the city's reputation and standing with the broader community.
Community Engagement – Identifying and working with different communities, whether internal, external or both, to achieve city mission, vision and purpose; including groups of stakeholders in decisions that affect them, directly or indirectly, whenever possible to do so; acting on decisions and strategies developed through community engagement.
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Dec 04, 2019
Full time
About the Position Please submit a cover letter and a detailed resume along with your completed application.
SELECTION PROCESS: The selection process will include a review of all applications with only the most qualified participating in an interview. Final candidate selection will include hiring interview (if applicable). Any individual offered employment will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test and complete background check. Some positions may require preliminary background checks.
Manages, assigns and reviews the work of laboratory and environmental compliance staff responsible for wastewater treatment process control and permit compliance monitoring and industrial waste inspections; oversees and participates in all work activities; and performs a variety of administrative and technical tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.
Supervision Received and Exercised
Receives direction from the Environmental Manager.
Acts as a formal supervisor, exercising direct supervision including monitoring and formally evaluating employee performance, employee selection and discipline.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Essential Functions:
Plans, prioritizes, assigns, supervises and reviews the work of staff responsible for wastewater treatment process control and permit compliance monitoring and industrial waste inspections; coordinates the work of the section with that of the division and with other divisions and departments.
Establishes section goals and objectives consistent with those of the division and the department, and other city departments and outside agencies; ensures effective working relationships between the section and other city operations; recommends and assists in the implementation of division goals and objectives; implements approved policies and procedures.
Establishes schedules and methods for: physical, chemical and biological testing of samples of wastewater liquids, gases and solids at all phases of wastewater treatment; monitoring industrial dischargers and their impacts on the collection system and treatment plant; and monitoring the receiving waters of Lake Mead and the Las Vegas Wash. Ensures that sampling and analytical schedules and methods comply with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, statutes and permits; initiates specialized testing and analyses, technical studies and research projects.
Selects professional, technical and support staff and ensures effective morale, productivity and discipline; plans, organizes, administers, reviews and evaluates the activities and performance of staff directly; works with staff to establish work priorities and schedules; encourages and provides for staff training and professional development; ensures that staff adheres to safe work practices and procedures; interprets city policies and procedures for staff; prepares and conducts formal performance evaluations; works with employees to develop short and long term goals, monitors accomplishments, establishes performance requirements and personal development targets and provides coaching for performance improvement and development.
Recommends and participates in the preparation and administration of the section budget; monitors expenditures to ensure they are within approved budgetary limits; identifies resource needs; reviews needs with appropriate management staff; allocates resources accordingly; estimates time, materials and equipment required for jobs assigned; requisitions materials as required.
Prepares analytical and statistical reports of data generated by staff; ensures that reports required for process control and to meet discharge and water appropriation permit conditions and other laws, regulations and requirements are prepared and maintained; makes presentations to city staff, other agencies and the public.
Represents the section and division at meetings with other governmental entities, community organizations and the public concerned with water quality analysis, industrial pretreatment, wastewater permits and related environmental issues; participates in the negotiation of wastewater discharge permits.
Coordinates and supervises the issuance of industrial waste permits and the review of building plans.
Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of current water quality issues, laws, regulations, trends and innovations in the fields of water quality testing, industrial pretreatment monitoring and wastewater treatment.
Participates in, supports and fosters the development of a culture that values people and their differences and is free from inequities and barriers to people reaching their full potential.
Participates in promoting sustainable, environmentally sensitive development and operations in the community and the department.
Participates in establishing the strategic direction for the department in alignment with City Council and city of Las Vegas strategic priorities; communicates to all assigned employees their roles in performance measurement and achieving strategic priorities; and works with staff to report measures to the city's executive team and all members of the department.
Marginal Functions:
Participates in plant operation and design and related water quality and environmental issues.
Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Experience:
Five years of increasingly responsible experience in laboratory work, including three years of laboratory management, supervisory or lead responsibility.
Training:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major in chemistry, bacteriology, sanitary engineering, chemical engineering, public health engineering or a field related to the essential functions. A combination of formal education and directly related work experience may substitute for the degree. The City assesses 1.5 years of full-time experience as equivalent to one year of education.
License or Certificate:
Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license on the date of application and maintenance thereafter.
Possession of a Nevada Water Environment Association Grade IV Water Quality Analyst certificate within one year of the date of appointment, and maintenance thereafter.
Possession of a Nevada Water Environment Association Grade IV Industrial Waste Inspector certificate is desired.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
Procedures, techniques, and equipment relating to wastewater and industrial waste sampling and analysis and environmental water quality monitoring. Modern industrial waste pretreatment principles and techniques. Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation. Principles and practices of chemistry, limnology, bacteriology and biology. Wastewater laboratory management and services. Procedures, methods and techniques of budget preparation and control. Pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations. Principles, methods and techniques of monitoring wastewater flows in treatment facilities and sanitary sewer lines. Chemical processes involved in municipal and industrial waste pretreatment. Knowledge of public administration, municipal government and management principles. Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
Skills in:
Reading, interpreting, applying, explaining and enforcing federal and state regulations pertaining to water quality, wastewater treatment, laboratory issues, and industrial waste monitoring. Interpreting, applying, explaining and enforcing city policies and procedures. Analyzing, interpreting and applying the results of laboratory testing. Expressing ideas effectively in writing, orally and through presentations before city staff, consultants, various city boards, other agencies and the general public. Planning, organizing and prioritizing assignments. Meeting critical deadlines. Managing multiple assignments. Preparing and delivering technical reports to public and private organizations, committees and groups. Preparing clear, concise and technical reports.
Ability to:
Use initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including city officials and the general public. Competencies: In addition to Core Workforce and Supervisor Competencies:
Executive Competencies
Establishing Trust – Noticing, interpreting and anticipating others concerns and feelings; creating opportunities for collaborative, respectful dialogue; showing trust in others first and holding self and others accountable for words and behaviors that build community; using face to face communication as a primary means to build trust within the organization.
Communicating Clarity – Developing and communicating goals in support of the city mission, vision and purpose; clarifying direction of work, roles and expectations for successful attainment of objectives.
Providing Recognition – Identifying and recognizing employees at all levels for their ideas, work and achievements; providing opportunities for both formal and informal recognition within the organization; creating a culture of peer recognition and encouragement.
Reinforcing Organizational Health – Routinely reviewing existing processes, practices and policies to ensure a balance in the ability to work productively and efficiently with employee needs for empowerment and development; changing processes, practices and policies when necessary to achieve the balance; establishing regular professional development time for each employee so they have opportunities to attend classes and other activities to enhance their professional growth; meeting regularly with employees.
Thinking Globally – Finding effective solutions and prioritizing problems using holistic, "big picture" thinking; putting the needs of the broader organization or community ahead of the needs of an individual department or community; developing and analyzing both near and long term impacts of decisions.
Business and Political Acumen – Having expertise in technical, political and budgetary leadership responsibilities; preparing and presenting complex concepts and proposals in a respectful, collaborative, understandable way to build community; comparing competing priorities and agendas looking for ways to establish a win/win solution whenever possible; speaking at community events and to the media to enhance the city's reputation and standing with the broader community.
Community Engagement – Identifying and working with different communities, whether internal, external or both, to achieve city mission, vision and purpose; including groups of stakeholders in decisions that affect them, directly or indirectly, whenever possible to do so; acting on decisions and strategies developed through community engagement.
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Summary
This position is part of the Panama City Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office located in Panama City, FL. This announcement is being advertised concurrently under R4-20-10660995-NM-MP for current and former federal employees serving under a competitive service career or career-conditional appointment or reinstatement eligible. You must apply to each announcement separately if you wish to be considered under both recruitment methods.
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Responsibilities
Duties of the position include but are not limited to the following: Assists biologists in planning the logistics of censuses and surveys such as establishing schedules and procedures to accomplish surveys. Independently carries out multifaceted fish and/or wildlife studies following research methods and established procedures for accomplishing and reporting the work. Monitors and implements activities related to conservation, management, or control of multi-faceted fish and/or wildlife. Captures, applies visual and radio tags, and gathers physiological and spatial data on aquatic species of fish and/or wildlife and plants. Operates a variety of field equipment commonly used in research studies, including fish and wildlife sampling gear (such as fish traps and seines, live-traps, camera traps, track tubes), specialized monitoring equipment, cars and trucks, boats and UTV/ATVs, and cameras. Collects biological and water resources data from field investigations and reports findings to determine the impact on multifaceted fish and wildlife resources from water development projects, wetland restoration projects and habitat improvement projects. Enters and retrieves data from geographic information systems (GIS) and/or other information management systems. Conducts outreach and provides information on fish and wildlife resources and the Fish and Wildlife Service to groups and individuals. Assists in preparing drafts of news releases for area media, and presenting informational or educational programs to individuals, local organizations, and schools. Provides work direction and guidance to lower graded technicians, volunteers, or YCC enrollees in gathering field data, including safe handling of tools and operation of motorized vehicles. Performs minor maintenance and/or construction work and lead groups for such projects. Responsible for procurement of supplies, and maintenance of assigned equipment, vehicles, and watercraft.
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Nov 26, 2019
Full time
Summary
This position is part of the Panama City Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office located in Panama City, FL. This announcement is being advertised concurrently under R4-20-10660995-NM-MP for current and former federal employees serving under a competitive service career or career-conditional appointment or reinstatement eligible. You must apply to each announcement separately if you wish to be considered under both recruitment methods.
Learn more about this agency
Responsibilities
Duties of the position include but are not limited to the following: Assists biologists in planning the logistics of censuses and surveys such as establishing schedules and procedures to accomplish surveys. Independently carries out multifaceted fish and/or wildlife studies following research methods and established procedures for accomplishing and reporting the work. Monitors and implements activities related to conservation, management, or control of multi-faceted fish and/or wildlife. Captures, applies visual and radio tags, and gathers physiological and spatial data on aquatic species of fish and/or wildlife and plants. Operates a variety of field equipment commonly used in research studies, including fish and wildlife sampling gear (such as fish traps and seines, live-traps, camera traps, track tubes), specialized monitoring equipment, cars and trucks, boats and UTV/ATVs, and cameras. Collects biological and water resources data from field investigations and reports findings to determine the impact on multifaceted fish and wildlife resources from water development projects, wetland restoration projects and habitat improvement projects. Enters and retrieves data from geographic information systems (GIS) and/or other information management systems. Conducts outreach and provides information on fish and wildlife resources and the Fish and Wildlife Service to groups and individuals. Assists in preparing drafts of news releases for area media, and presenting informational or educational programs to individuals, local organizations, and schools. Provides work direction and guidance to lower graded technicians, volunteers, or YCC enrollees in gathering field data, including safe handling of tools and operation of motorized vehicles. Performs minor maintenance and/or construction work and lead groups for such projects. Responsible for procurement of supplies, and maintenance of assigned equipment, vehicles, and watercraft.
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Overview / Responsibilities
Wood is seeking resumes for qualified Environmental Inspectors (EIs) for various pipeline and other energy infrastructure projects throughout the U.S. EI positions will be staffed on a per project basis and will involve full-time work, likely exceeding 40 hours per week, for the duration of a given project.
Key Responsibilities :
Conduct on-site environmental inspections to ensure compliance with environmental regulations, permit conditions, project plans, and other environmental commitments
Preparation of written inspection reports including photo documentation, construction status reports, compliance tracking logs, etc.
Provide guidance regarding proper installation, maintenance, and removal of erosion and sediment control measures
Conduct and assist with environmental training
Correspondence with contractor, agency, and client personnel
Conducting any required sampling
Onsite waste tracking/management and coordinating transportation, and/or disposal of/for various media
Skills / Qualifications
Role Requirements :
Possesses knowledge of pipeline construction activities with experience working around heavy equipment
Strong understanding of Industry Standards relating to erosion and sediment control practices, wetland crossings, stream crossings, agricultural lands, cultural resources, sensitive species and other environmental aspects of pipeline construction projects
Ability to read and interpret construction plans, drawings and other technical documents
Knowledge of environmental laws and regulations pertaining to pipeline construction projects
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work long hours outdoors under various field conditions
Computer proficiency
Valid U.S. Driver’s License
Have or obtain project specific or client required certifications or training
Preferred :
BA/BS Degree in Environmental Science, Biological Resources, or related field
OSHA 40 hour certification
Physical Demands :
Field activities may require working in unfavorable weather conditions
Field activities may require working in specialized protective equipment supplied by employer. Candidate must be physically capable of performing tasks in such equipment
Will lift equipment and carry laboratory samples which requires the ability to lift 40 pounds
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Nov 26, 2019
Full time
Overview / Responsibilities
Wood is seeking resumes for qualified Environmental Inspectors (EIs) for various pipeline and other energy infrastructure projects throughout the U.S. EI positions will be staffed on a per project basis and will involve full-time work, likely exceeding 40 hours per week, for the duration of a given project.
Key Responsibilities :
Conduct on-site environmental inspections to ensure compliance with environmental regulations, permit conditions, project plans, and other environmental commitments
Preparation of written inspection reports including photo documentation, construction status reports, compliance tracking logs, etc.
Provide guidance regarding proper installation, maintenance, and removal of erosion and sediment control measures
Conduct and assist with environmental training
Correspondence with contractor, agency, and client personnel
Conducting any required sampling
Onsite waste tracking/management and coordinating transportation, and/or disposal of/for various media
Skills / Qualifications
Role Requirements :
Possesses knowledge of pipeline construction activities with experience working around heavy equipment
Strong understanding of Industry Standards relating to erosion and sediment control practices, wetland crossings, stream crossings, agricultural lands, cultural resources, sensitive species and other environmental aspects of pipeline construction projects
Ability to read and interpret construction plans, drawings and other technical documents
Knowledge of environmental laws and regulations pertaining to pipeline construction projects
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work long hours outdoors under various field conditions
Computer proficiency
Valid U.S. Driver’s License
Have or obtain project specific or client required certifications or training
Preferred :
BA/BS Degree in Environmental Science, Biological Resources, or related field
OSHA 40 hour certification
Physical Demands :
Field activities may require working in unfavorable weather conditions
Field activities may require working in specialized protective equipment supplied by employer. Candidate must be physically capable of performing tasks in such equipment
Will lift equipment and carry laboratory samples which requires the ability to lift 40 pounds
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