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Summary This position is located in Lava Beds National Monument, in the   Resources Management   Division. Please visit   find a park   for additional park information. Learn more about this agency Responsibilities Design, develop, and manage GIS database management system, including the conversion of thematic source maps from analog to digital form through the use of appropriate hardware and software. Maintain hardware, peripherals, GPS units, network, and GIS operating systems. Prepare GIS plans, data dictionaries, project statements related to GIS, project proposals, GIS-related contract and agreement specification and written reports. Plan, execute and lead field work in remote environments to generate new or verify mapped information, using standard resources field sampling and scientific methods. Train and instruct others in the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) applications and basic Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Global Positioning...

Grassroots Campaign Staff Job Description Inform and educate citizens on crucial environmental issues Inspire citizen activism through petition signing, membership, and letter writing to targeted public officials. FULL-TIME FIELD STAFF Now Hiring in: Syracuse and Farmingdale (Long Island), NY and Hamden, CT.  Work Monday-Friday 2 p.m. – 10 p.m. Farmingdale: $540+/Wk Hamden: $490+/Wk Syracuse: $450+/Wk PHONE STAFF Now Hiring in Farmingdale on Long Island  Hours: Three to five shifts each week. Monday through Thursday hours are 4:30pm-9:00 p.m., Friday 4pm-8:30 p.m., and Saturday 10am-2:30pm Earn $11/hour BENEFITS: Health Insurance for Full-Time Employees Advancement & Career Opportunities Attend National Conferences  Travel Opportunities Upbeat and Fun Work Environment Active Member of a Dynamic and Progressive Team Learn About Environmental and Political Issues Build strong Communication and Organizing Skills Expand Your Resume Work Outside (field...

Founded in 1886, American Water is the largest and most geographically diverse publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company. With headquarters in Camden, NJ, the company employs over 6,800 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and market-based drinking water, wastewater and other related services to an estimated 15 million people in 46 states.  To learn more about American Water and additional career opportunities, visit  www.amwater.com .   Primary Role Responsible for gathering, producing, maintaining, analyzing, and reporting of Geographic Information System (GIS) data; preparing and updating maps and exhibits with GIS data sets; and using GIS data, applications, and tools to identify and solve problems for the engineering and operations staff. Utilize GPS to locate and field verify assets. Support asset management through a GIS-centric Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS). Key Accountabilities Operate computer workstation to create...

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Do you want to do meaningful work that improves the quality of life? At Tetra Tech, you will work with high-performing teams who are passionate about using their expertise to find solutions to complex problems. We provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity. Fort Point Associates, ( www.fpa-inc.com  ) , a Tetra Tech Company, is currently seeking an entry level Environmental Planner to support a wide range of private development, institutional and public sector projects, including climate change and sustainable development issues. Join a top-notch team of planners in a friendly, flexible and collaborative downtown work environment. This full-time position, located at 31 State Street, Boston MA, is easily accessible from all major transit lines including North Station and South Station. Responsibilities : Organizational support for project team and public...

Our Midwest & Rockies Operations are currently seeking a   Botanical and/or Wetland Field Biologist   to support a variety of projects within our energy practice. Our energy practice includes routing, siting, and permitting of fossil fuel, wind, and solar, electric power generation, electric transmission lines and substations, natural gas pipelines, compressor stations, and other related facilities.   In this role, we are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced botanical and/or wetland field biologist with advanced knowledge of GIS software. The primary responsibility of the position would be to setup biological field collection GIS software (ArcGIS Collector, ArcPad, or similar), collect field data, and post-process the data.  The position would require regular field work in a variety of climates and ecological regions with a primary focus in the Midwest regions of the U.S.   Responsibilities: GIS support including setting up tablets with Collector for...

Earthjustice’s Sustainable Food and Farming Program is seeking an Associate Attorney to conduct legal advocacy and litigation.  The position is available immediately and is located in New York, NY. The Sustainable Food and Farming Program, within the Healthy Communities Department, engages in litigation and advocacy to improve our nation’s food system, from crop selection and farming practices to food processing and sustainability.  Working in partnership with communities, advocacy groups, scientists, and others, we fight for safe and healthy food, climate-friendly farming, reduced reliance on dangerous pesticides and chemical fertilizers, and animal farms—not animal factories.  We take on cases with regional and national scope. Responsibilities: Work closely with Earthjustice attorneys to build cases and support policies that serve a diverse set of clients. Participate in the full range of tasks involved in administrative advocacy and complex litigation, including factual...

Overview The Cadmus Group is a premiere consulting group focusing on water, energy, climate change, international development, and homeland security. With nearly 650 people in the U.S. and Europe, we offer intellectually challenging work, a collegial environment, opportunities for advancement, and an excellent benefits package.   We are seeking a highly driven and innovative individual to manage projects and spearhead technical approaches for Drinking Water/Water Quality Protection clients. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background and record of successful project management.   This position will support contracts with government clients in the areas of drinking water, water quality, climate adaptation, international development, and energy efficiency. Primary responsibilities will include performing a variety of water quality analyses, researching and developing new technical approaches based on client requirements, overseeing staff and client...

Context:  Works with community members, volunteers, staff and partners to build grassroots power through organizing campaigns that will build deep relationships, increase the number of people involved, and support leadership development to achieve our conservation and power-building goals. On a collaborative team, the Community Organizer plans, supports, and coordinates the activities of staff and volunteers in carrying out the organizing activities for assigned climate justice and clean energy campaigns or programs. Helps to develop organizing strategies and priorities for assigned campaigns or programs. Scope:  The Community Organizer is responsible for recruiting, engaging, and motivating large numbers of new people to take repeated action which will further Sierra Club’s targeted campaign and power-building goals. Provides leadership in working with volunteer leaders and staff on climate justice and clean energy campaigns. Identifies and develops volunteers to take on...

Position End Date:  November 30, 2020 Hours:  This salaried, exempt position will work extended hours, regularly exceeding 40 hours per week. Heavier seasonal workloads will occur as a result of project  deadlines and during peak activity periods.  Frequent weekend and/or evening work required. Context:  Works with the National Electoral Organizing Manager and State Presidential Managers, to launch and support a volunteer canvassing, calling, letter writing, and texting program that can contact a strategically significant number of voters in local elections, as well as in any other targeted 2020 elections, with the goal of expanding to a 2020 statewide program Scope:  The Political Organizer implements and supports the program’s distributed political program. Under the supervision of the State Presidential Manager, Political Organizers will exercise discretion and independent judgment on the day to day tasks that will include, but not limited to, conducting...

Duration:  10 hours/week, 4 months - $15 per hour Context:  The organizing intern will implement voter contact components of the Minnesota Sierra Club’s 2020 electoral program. The intern will support the work of staff and volunteers and be supported to develop their own skills and expertise as an organizer. Scope:  This position assists in voter education and Get Out the Vote efforts during the 2020 election and supporting the North Star Chapter’s Sierra Votes volunteer team. Job Activities:* Coordinate electoral volunteer activities, to include phone banks and text banks. Coordinate and support volunteer recruitment and training Administrative support and data entry Other duties as assigned *Work and volunteer activities will be conducted online and virtually until the Sierra Club determines that it is safe to resume in-person events and re-open our St. Paul office. Knowledge & Skills: Interest in the electoral process; prior...

Context:  The Conservation Program Coordinator organizes and implements Chapter conservation programs, campaigns or initiatives. Scope:  Under Direction of the Chapter Director or Chapter Conservation Chair, implements the Chapter’s approved conservation programmatic objectives. Job Activities: Develops and implements campaign strategies for conservation programs and projects in accordance with the chapter policy. Recruits, coordinates and facilitates grassroots involvement in conservation programs. Works with staff volunteer leaders and other interest groups to identify, recruit and organize volunteers for conservation campaigns. Plans, develops and implements campaign strategies for conservation programs. Monitors, analyzes, and evaluates laws, initiatives and new developments affecting a specific conservation issue at the community, state and national levels. Makes presentations to community and governmental bodies regarding chapter...

Founded in 1971, Earthjustice has a distinguished track record of achieving significant, lasting environmental protections. We achieve this by hiring people who share a passion for justice and a healthy environment. Our headquarters are in San Francisco with offices in Anchorage, Chicago, Juneau, Los Angeles, Tallahassee, Honolulu, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, Denver, Seattle, Bozeman, and Washington, DC. This position provides legislative and administrative strategy development and implementation on environmental and justice issue priorities for Earthjustice on broad issue areas on our Policy and Legislation Department’s Climate and Energy team. Approximately 50% of the docket will consist of issues at the intersection of climate and agriculture.  The balance of the position’s portfolio will focus on advancing equitable and just climate solutions in partnership with clients and partners as assigned by Supervisor. Responsibilities: LOBBY STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT AND...

Texas Campaign for the Environment (TCE)   has been fighting for every Texan’s right to clean land, clean air, and clean water since 1991. Our purpose is to organize communities across the state to stand up to big polluters, to keep the pressure on our elected officials to do everything in their power to protect the people they serve, and to keep our homes and livelihoods safe and healthy for the present day as well as the generations to come. If you have a passion for work that creates a difference in the world around you or if you’ve noticed the declining state of environmental protections and you want to do something about it please keep reading to learn more about how you can get involved with the movement! Some of our victories include: · Pressure EPA under Trump Administration to force two large corporations to pay for the $115 million cleanup of the San Jacinto Waste Pits · Win recycling in apartments and condos in Dallas by 2020 · Win Houston city-wide...