Background: The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey manages and maintains airports, bridges, tunnels, bus terminals, PATH, and seaports that are critical to the metropolitan New York-New Jersey region's trade and transportation capabilities. Through their facilities and services, people are able to make vital connections and businesses are able to grow. Providing safe and efficient travel is their highest priority, and enhancing the well-being of everyone who lives, works, and travels to the region is their strongest commitment.
Environmental sustainability is one of six key priorities for the Port Authority that focus how the Agency achieves its mission to "keep the region moving." In October 2018, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey became the first public transportation agency in the United States to embrace the Paris Climate Agreement, setting aggressive interim greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets that set a 35% reduction by 2025 and reaffirmed the agency's commitment to an 80% reduction by 2050. The Office of Environmental and Energy Programs (OEEP) develops the agency's sustainability policy, greenhouse gas reduction targets, and strategies to ensure policy goals are met.
The Position:
The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey (PANYNJ) is seeking a dynamic and experienced executive with proven leadership and experience in environmental/sustainability and energy management to serve as its Deputy Director in the Office of Environmental and Energy Programs (OEEP). Reporting to the Director, Office of Environmental and Energy Programs (OEEP), the Deputy Director is responsible for providing leadership, strategic guidance, technical expertise and accountability on sustainability and environmental/energy matters in support of the Port Authority's sustainability commitments mission, capital plan and operations. The candidate will guide and direct OEEP staff in developing and implementing programs to achieve the Agency's sustainability objectives, as well as enhance measurement and reporting on progress against these objectives. In support of an ambitious climate action agenda, the Deputy Director must remain current on the state of the science, fostering a culture of engagement, driving innovation, and translating complex ideas into accessible information for diverse audiences.
The Deputy Director needs to be an experienced and assured leader who will be capable of representing the OEEP in internally at senior-level meetings, manage staff, collaborate on policy development and priorities, deliver projects on time and on budget. She or he will set efficiency and conservation benchmarks, establish accountability within line departments and facilities on sustainability issues, manage metrics to evaluate program successes, and implement the Port Authority's Sustainability Policy. The Deputy Director will promote and enhance sustainable design and climate resiliency, collaborating with Engineering and other departments, provide support and guidance to staff on sustainability initiatives and the Port Authority's annual agency-wide GHGs and Criteria Air Pollutant Inventory, and identify and support new initiatives that advance the Port Authority Sustainability Policy.
The Deputy Director will represent and promote the Port Authority's sustainability, energy, and environmental interests in external workgroups, task forces, multi-agency efforts and various other initiatives. This includes liaising with external regulatory and resource agencies, not-for-profit organizations, academic institutions, and actively participate with a broad range of leading environmental coalitions. Additional responsibilities include Advancing GHG reduction programs, focusing on: transitioning to electric buses and electrification of the PA Fleet, identifying opportunities and implementing on-site clean energy projects and energy conservation projects, guiding incorporation of "best in class" sustainability measures and practices in major facility redevelopment projects, and advancing electrification of aviation ground support equipment and port cargo handling equipment.
Qualifications:
Candidates must have the following qualifications to be eligible for this position:
Bachelor's degree in economics, business, finance, environmental sciences, sustainability and/or related field.
Ten years of progressively responsible experience in environmental/sustainability or energy management policy, or related discipline. Experience with sustainability initiatives is particularly important.
Exceptional leadership, influencing, negotiating and creative problem-solving skills.
Significant experience with: coordination of environmental/energy programs, communicating a sustainability vision and strategy to key decision makers, and cost benefit analysis.
Demonstrated record of tracking key project deliverables and completing projects on time and on budget.
Demonstrated strong management skills with experience supervising and motivating staff.
Ability to motivate staff to complete tasks outside of their day-to-day responsibilities.
Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, including building strategic relationships and partnerships.
Ability to step-in for the Director as needed to the represent/be the face of the organization internally and externally.
Self-starter with innovation and political acumen, able to navigate bureaucracy effectively.
Demonstrated experience developing and implementing programs or operational changes on complex environmental issues.
Strong success in strategic analysis and data analysis, as well as evaluating the effectiveness of the programs and improving programs or business processes from the standpoint of sustainability and resiliency.
Demonstrated success in achieving results through working with internal and external entities and stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to manage conflict, build consensus, and facilitate problem solving and collaboration among various stakeholders.
High level of integrity, trust and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results orientated work ethic.
Selected candidate will be required to pass a Federal Security Background check.
While not required qualifications beneficial for candidates to be considered for this position include:
A Master's degree in policy, public administration/affairs, business, or engineering with relevant focus on environmental, sustainability, and energy field.
Knowledge, skills and experience in the field of sustainable practices and operations, project evaluation, and cost-benefit analyses. Knowledge of various sustainability reporting frameworks, including CDP, GRI, Airport Carbon Accreditation, and in GHG forecasting and targeting methods, including familiarity with the Science Based Targets Initiative.
Knowledge of the status of relevant local, state, federal policies related to energy/environment/climate change.
Ability to design internal policies to achieve environmental/sustainability goals. A track record developing and implementing sustainability programs and projects.
A demonstrated knowledge of environmental regulations and federal/state government processes.
In-depth knowledge of energy efficiency projects/programs and demand side management, nonresidential end-use technologies and applications, including life-cycle cost analysis, a track record of supporting corporate efforts to decarbonize energy supply through energy market purchases, on-site clean energy generation, vehicle electrification and other innovations, and experience or demonstrated knowledge of energy procurement, risk management, hedging.
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is an equal opportunity employer. For more information about the Port Authority, please visit www.pannynj.com
Apply: The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has retained the services of Harris Rand Lusk to conduct this search. Inquiries, nominations, and applications may be directed in confidence to:
Anne McCarthy, COO Harris Rand Lusk 122 East 42nd Street, Suite 3605 New York, NY 10168 amccarthy@harrisrand.com
Please put “Port Authority DD” in the subject line of your e-mailed application.
Aug 14, 2019
Full time
Background: The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey manages and maintains airports, bridges, tunnels, bus terminals, PATH, and seaports that are critical to the metropolitan New York-New Jersey region's trade and transportation capabilities. Through their facilities and services, people are able to make vital connections and businesses are able to grow. Providing safe and efficient travel is their highest priority, and enhancing the well-being of everyone who lives, works, and travels to the region is their strongest commitment.
Environmental sustainability is one of six key priorities for the Port Authority that focus how the Agency achieves its mission to "keep the region moving." In October 2018, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey became the first public transportation agency in the United States to embrace the Paris Climate Agreement, setting aggressive interim greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets that set a 35% reduction by 2025 and reaffirmed the agency's commitment to an 80% reduction by 2050. The Office of Environmental and Energy Programs (OEEP) develops the agency's sustainability policy, greenhouse gas reduction targets, and strategies to ensure policy goals are met.
The Position:
The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey (PANYNJ) is seeking a dynamic and experienced executive with proven leadership and experience in environmental/sustainability and energy management to serve as its Deputy Director in the Office of Environmental and Energy Programs (OEEP). Reporting to the Director, Office of Environmental and Energy Programs (OEEP), the Deputy Director is responsible for providing leadership, strategic guidance, technical expertise and accountability on sustainability and environmental/energy matters in support of the Port Authority's sustainability commitments mission, capital plan and operations. The candidate will guide and direct OEEP staff in developing and implementing programs to achieve the Agency's sustainability objectives, as well as enhance measurement and reporting on progress against these objectives. In support of an ambitious climate action agenda, the Deputy Director must remain current on the state of the science, fostering a culture of engagement, driving innovation, and translating complex ideas into accessible information for diverse audiences.
The Deputy Director needs to be an experienced and assured leader who will be capable of representing the OEEP in internally at senior-level meetings, manage staff, collaborate on policy development and priorities, deliver projects on time and on budget. She or he will set efficiency and conservation benchmarks, establish accountability within line departments and facilities on sustainability issues, manage metrics to evaluate program successes, and implement the Port Authority's Sustainability Policy. The Deputy Director will promote and enhance sustainable design and climate resiliency, collaborating with Engineering and other departments, provide support and guidance to staff on sustainability initiatives and the Port Authority's annual agency-wide GHGs and Criteria Air Pollutant Inventory, and identify and support new initiatives that advance the Port Authority Sustainability Policy.
The Deputy Director will represent and promote the Port Authority's sustainability, energy, and environmental interests in external workgroups, task forces, multi-agency efforts and various other initiatives. This includes liaising with external regulatory and resource agencies, not-for-profit organizations, academic institutions, and actively participate with a broad range of leading environmental coalitions. Additional responsibilities include Advancing GHG reduction programs, focusing on: transitioning to electric buses and electrification of the PA Fleet, identifying opportunities and implementing on-site clean energy projects and energy conservation projects, guiding incorporation of "best in class" sustainability measures and practices in major facility redevelopment projects, and advancing electrification of aviation ground support equipment and port cargo handling equipment.
Qualifications:
Candidates must have the following qualifications to be eligible for this position:
Bachelor's degree in economics, business, finance, environmental sciences, sustainability and/or related field.
Ten years of progressively responsible experience in environmental/sustainability or energy management policy, or related discipline. Experience with sustainability initiatives is particularly important.
Exceptional leadership, influencing, negotiating and creative problem-solving skills.
Significant experience with: coordination of environmental/energy programs, communicating a sustainability vision and strategy to key decision makers, and cost benefit analysis.
Demonstrated record of tracking key project deliverables and completing projects on time and on budget.
Demonstrated strong management skills with experience supervising and motivating staff.
Ability to motivate staff to complete tasks outside of their day-to-day responsibilities.
Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, including building strategic relationships and partnerships.
Ability to step-in for the Director as needed to the represent/be the face of the organization internally and externally.
Self-starter with innovation and political acumen, able to navigate bureaucracy effectively.
Demonstrated experience developing and implementing programs or operational changes on complex environmental issues.
Strong success in strategic analysis and data analysis, as well as evaluating the effectiveness of the programs and improving programs or business processes from the standpoint of sustainability and resiliency.
Demonstrated success in achieving results through working with internal and external entities and stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to manage conflict, build consensus, and facilitate problem solving and collaboration among various stakeholders.
High level of integrity, trust and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results orientated work ethic.
Selected candidate will be required to pass a Federal Security Background check.
While not required qualifications beneficial for candidates to be considered for this position include:
A Master's degree in policy, public administration/affairs, business, or engineering with relevant focus on environmental, sustainability, and energy field.
Knowledge, skills and experience in the field of sustainable practices and operations, project evaluation, and cost-benefit analyses. Knowledge of various sustainability reporting frameworks, including CDP, GRI, Airport Carbon Accreditation, and in GHG forecasting and targeting methods, including familiarity with the Science Based Targets Initiative.
Knowledge of the status of relevant local, state, federal policies related to energy/environment/climate change.
Ability to design internal policies to achieve environmental/sustainability goals. A track record developing and implementing sustainability programs and projects.
A demonstrated knowledge of environmental regulations and federal/state government processes.
In-depth knowledge of energy efficiency projects/programs and demand side management, nonresidential end-use technologies and applications, including life-cycle cost analysis, a track record of supporting corporate efforts to decarbonize energy supply through energy market purchases, on-site clean energy generation, vehicle electrification and other innovations, and experience or demonstrated knowledge of energy procurement, risk management, hedging.
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is an equal opportunity employer. For more information about the Port Authority, please visit www.pannynj.com
Apply: The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has retained the services of Harris Rand Lusk to conduct this search. Inquiries, nominations, and applications may be directed in confidence to:
Anne McCarthy, COO Harris Rand Lusk 122 East 42nd Street, Suite 3605 New York, NY 10168 amccarthy@harrisrand.com
Please put “Port Authority DD” in the subject line of your e-mailed application.
Glumac, A Tetra Tech Company, is a leader in Sustainable Design. Our mission is to engineer and commission “green buildings that work.”
We search for genuinely passionate people who thrive in collaborative environments, care deeply about sustainability and want to bring new engineering innovations to building projects. If you also embrace accomplishing this with a diverse team of passionate people, we encourage you to apply.
We are engineers for a sustainable future!
Job Functions and Responsibilities
Work side-by-side with our Chief Sustainability Strategist to lead or support multiple USGBC LEED green building certifications from the initial project charrette to plaque award.
Support Living Building Challenge, WELL, Fitwel, and Ecodistricts certifications for single and multiple building developments.
Develop and track sustainability strategies on projects in collaboration with our engineering, lighting, and commissioning staff.
Lead or contribute to Glumac education sessions.
Write or contribute to articles for our Sustainability Matters blog and industry publications.
Assist in the development of content for project proposals.
Reports to the Chief Sustainability Strategist
This position will support sustainability projects and initiatives across Glumac’s offices.
The successful candidate will have a growing proficiency in project management and communicating sustainability topics to clients, project teams, industry partners and the company.
As a Sustainability Strategist, the candidate will support client project goals and help to bring the most relevant, economically viable sustainability alternatives to project teams and our engineers.
We are seeking a passionate individual who enjoys advocating for sustainability inside and outside of the company. This includes leading or supporting education initiatives for our employees and helping to advance our Corporate Sustainability Reporting.
The Sustainability Strategist’s success will be measured by employee and business value to the firm. Relevant metrics include client feedback, project profitability, and employee engagement.
Job Expectations
The Sustainability Strategist should work to integrate sustainability into the fabric of the company by acting as a liaison to our clients, employees, and industry partners seeking to increase their sustainability initiatives. A successful candidate’s performance will be reviewed after a 90-day trial period.
Job Qualifications
Dynamic, passionate, and eager to learn
LEED AP BD+C or ID+C accreditation is mandatory
LFA, WELL, Fitwel and/or Ecodistricts accreditations are a bonus
Some experience utilizing LCA tools to analyze carbon impacts from building materials and systems is a bonus
Ability to clearly communicate in verbal and written form
Comfortable speaking in group situations
Bachelor’s Degree in architecture, urban planning, engineering, energy or environmental management, or construction
2-5 years in the A/E industry as a sustainability professional
Jul 31, 2019
Full time
Glumac, A Tetra Tech Company, is a leader in Sustainable Design. Our mission is to engineer and commission “green buildings that work.”
We search for genuinely passionate people who thrive in collaborative environments, care deeply about sustainability and want to bring new engineering innovations to building projects. If you also embrace accomplishing this with a diverse team of passionate people, we encourage you to apply.
We are engineers for a sustainable future!
Job Functions and Responsibilities
Work side-by-side with our Chief Sustainability Strategist to lead or support multiple USGBC LEED green building certifications from the initial project charrette to plaque award.
Support Living Building Challenge, WELL, Fitwel, and Ecodistricts certifications for single and multiple building developments.
Develop and track sustainability strategies on projects in collaboration with our engineering, lighting, and commissioning staff.
Lead or contribute to Glumac education sessions.
Write or contribute to articles for our Sustainability Matters blog and industry publications.
Assist in the development of content for project proposals.
Reports to the Chief Sustainability Strategist
This position will support sustainability projects and initiatives across Glumac’s offices.
The successful candidate will have a growing proficiency in project management and communicating sustainability topics to clients, project teams, industry partners and the company.
As a Sustainability Strategist, the candidate will support client project goals and help to bring the most relevant, economically viable sustainability alternatives to project teams and our engineers.
We are seeking a passionate individual who enjoys advocating for sustainability inside and outside of the company. This includes leading or supporting education initiatives for our employees and helping to advance our Corporate Sustainability Reporting.
The Sustainability Strategist’s success will be measured by employee and business value to the firm. Relevant metrics include client feedback, project profitability, and employee engagement.
Job Expectations
The Sustainability Strategist should work to integrate sustainability into the fabric of the company by acting as a liaison to our clients, employees, and industry partners seeking to increase their sustainability initiatives. A successful candidate’s performance will be reviewed after a 90-day trial period.
Job Qualifications
Dynamic, passionate, and eager to learn
LEED AP BD+C or ID+C accreditation is mandatory
LFA, WELL, Fitwel and/or Ecodistricts accreditations are a bonus
Some experience utilizing LCA tools to analyze carbon impacts from building materials and systems is a bonus
Ability to clearly communicate in verbal and written form
Comfortable speaking in group situations
Bachelor’s Degree in architecture, urban planning, engineering, energy or environmental management, or construction
2-5 years in the A/E industry as a sustainability professional
Green Iowa AmeriCorps operates through the University of Northern Iowa’s Center for Energy and Environmental Education (UNI CEEE) in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Green Iowa is looking to recruit passionate and motivated individuals for an 11-month service experience beginning September 2019 in one of our service locations throughout Iowa!
As a member of our new and existing program 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!
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 under-served populations, conducting environmental education, and engaging in community service projects.
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 more outdoor, project-based learning opportunities.
Land & Water Stewards -members create environmental education and community programming related to clean water and land stewardship in conjunction with many local and state partners.
Program Benefits: Federal Loan Deferment, Health Coverage, Childcare Assistance, Training and Certification, Individualized Professional Development opportunities, Education stipend upon successful completion, Monthly Living stipend, Leadership experience, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Qualification, Interest Accrual Repayment
Download the full position description here.
Jul 24, 2019
Green Iowa AmeriCorps operates through the University of Northern Iowa’s Center for Energy and Environmental Education (UNI CEEE) in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Green Iowa is looking to recruit passionate and motivated individuals for an 11-month service experience beginning September 2019 in one of our service locations throughout Iowa!
As a member of our new and existing program 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!
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 under-served populations, conducting environmental education, and engaging in community service projects.
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 more outdoor, project-based learning opportunities.
Land & Water Stewards -members create environmental education and community programming related to clean water and land stewardship in conjunction with many local and state partners.
Program Benefits: Federal Loan Deferment, Health Coverage, Childcare Assistance, Training and Certification, Individualized Professional Development opportunities, Education stipend upon successful completion, Monthly Living stipend, Leadership experience, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Qualification, Interest Accrual Repayment
Download the full position description here.
National Center for Appropriate Technology
Livingston, MT, USA
Name and location of host site : Park County, MT and the City of Livingston -
Livingston, MT
Title : Sustainability Associate
Number of positions: 1
Reports to : Energy Corps Program Director
Term of service: October 1, 2019 – August 28, 2020
Anticipated service schedule: 1700 hours over course of service term. Roughly 40 hours per week. Occasional evening/weekend hours may be necessary.
Position Summary :
Livingston and Park County are in transition. Traditional industries such as agriculture and railroad maintenance have given way to tourism, residential development, outdoor activities and cultural events. We have a housing shortage, lack of high paying jobs, traffic congestion and substantial poverty. Through community and administrative support, Livingston and Park County have made progress in energy use, conservation, and recycling programs and want to continue addressing sustainability through our operations and in the community.
Addressing energy costs in our operations and within the community is one substantial way of reducing the outflow of energy dollars and providing economic development in the larger community. Given our tight budgets, both City and County governments have a commitment to make smart, economic decisions concerning energy use. We seek to join the energy transition movement in taking advantage of our energy resources to deliver economic justice and community-based development.
Specific Position Responsibilities :
Develop Community Energy Action Plan.
Advance implementation of Municipal Energy Action Plan.
Conduct Vehicle Fleet Electrification cost benefit analysis.
Pursue energy data tracking installation in schools and public buildings.
Advocate for City and County energy goals during commission meetings.
Support local energy advocacy with the Yellowstone Bend Citizen’s Council.
Organize community events focused on relevant energy topics.
Seek proposals for Solar PV installations and present attractive projects to city and county.
Specific Position Requirements :
Education in Engineering, Environmental Science, Energy Analysis, Building Sciences, or related field.
Comfortable with data collection and analysis.
Interest in local approaches to address energy democratization, renewable energy, climate change, and sustainability.
Skilled in verbal and written communications and has an interest in transferring information to varied audiences via presentations, websites, social media and other non-traditional venues
Background in Solar PV is a plus.
Minimum Requirements :
Ability to work independently with limited supervision
Must be over 18 with a high school diploma or GED; some college or work experience preferred
Ability to work as part of a team and individually
Ability to relate to people from diverse backgrounds
Good organization and communication skills, presents self in a professional manner, and is outgoing and personable
Experienced public speaker and excellent writing skills
Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite
Background and/or interest in energy
Member will not have reoccurring access to vulnerable populations
Benefits: This Energy Corps position will receive the following benefits:
Opportunity to make a difference in a community
Green job training and professional development
Living allowance of $13,992 over term of service
An AmeriCorps Education Award of $6,095 upon successful completion of service
Health benefits and child care assistance if qualified
APPLICATION PROCESS: Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate can be identified. Early applications are encouraged and applications will be considered as they are received. All persons interested in being considered for the position must create an AmeriCorps account and apply. You can create an account and explore AmeriCorps opportunities at: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/login.do
NCAT values diversity and encourages minority and women applicants to apply. For additional information about NCAT please visit our website at www.ncat.org.It is NCAT’s policy and organizational philosophy to ensure that all of our employment practices, including recruitment and hiring, are administered for all individuals without regard to race, sex, creed, color, national origin, age, religion, marital or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or political affiliation.
Job Type: Temporary
Jun 27, 2019
Temporary
Name and location of host site : Park County, MT and the City of Livingston -
Livingston, MT
Title : Sustainability Associate
Number of positions: 1
Reports to : Energy Corps Program Director
Term of service: October 1, 2019 – August 28, 2020
Anticipated service schedule: 1700 hours over course of service term. Roughly 40 hours per week. Occasional evening/weekend hours may be necessary.
Position Summary :
Livingston and Park County are in transition. Traditional industries such as agriculture and railroad maintenance have given way to tourism, residential development, outdoor activities and cultural events. We have a housing shortage, lack of high paying jobs, traffic congestion and substantial poverty. Through community and administrative support, Livingston and Park County have made progress in energy use, conservation, and recycling programs and want to continue addressing sustainability through our operations and in the community.
Addressing energy costs in our operations and within the community is one substantial way of reducing the outflow of energy dollars and providing economic development in the larger community. Given our tight budgets, both City and County governments have a commitment to make smart, economic decisions concerning energy use. We seek to join the energy transition movement in taking advantage of our energy resources to deliver economic justice and community-based development.
Specific Position Responsibilities :
Develop Community Energy Action Plan.
Advance implementation of Municipal Energy Action Plan.
Conduct Vehicle Fleet Electrification cost benefit analysis.
Pursue energy data tracking installation in schools and public buildings.
Advocate for City and County energy goals during commission meetings.
Support local energy advocacy with the Yellowstone Bend Citizen’s Council.
Organize community events focused on relevant energy topics.
Seek proposals for Solar PV installations and present attractive projects to city and county.
Specific Position Requirements :
Education in Engineering, Environmental Science, Energy Analysis, Building Sciences, or related field.
Comfortable with data collection and analysis.
Interest in local approaches to address energy democratization, renewable energy, climate change, and sustainability.
Skilled in verbal and written communications and has an interest in transferring information to varied audiences via presentations, websites, social media and other non-traditional venues
Background in Solar PV is a plus.
Minimum Requirements :
Ability to work independently with limited supervision
Must be over 18 with a high school diploma or GED; some college or work experience preferred
Ability to work as part of a team and individually
Ability to relate to people from diverse backgrounds
Good organization and communication skills, presents self in a professional manner, and is outgoing and personable
Experienced public speaker and excellent writing skills
Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite
Background and/or interest in energy
Member will not have reoccurring access to vulnerable populations
Benefits: This Energy Corps position will receive the following benefits:
Opportunity to make a difference in a community
Green job training and professional development
Living allowance of $13,992 over term of service
An AmeriCorps Education Award of $6,095 upon successful completion of service
Health benefits and child care assistance if qualified
APPLICATION PROCESS: Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate can be identified. Early applications are encouraged and applications will be considered as they are received. All persons interested in being considered for the position must create an AmeriCorps account and apply. You can create an account and explore AmeriCorps opportunities at: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/login.do
NCAT values diversity and encourages minority and women applicants to apply. For additional information about NCAT please visit our website at www.ncat.org.It is NCAT’s policy and organizational philosophy to ensure that all of our employment practices, including recruitment and hiring, are administered for all individuals without regard to race, sex, creed, color, national origin, age, religion, marital or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or political affiliation.
Job Type: Temporary
National Center for Appropriate Technology
Yellowstone National Park, USA
Name and location of host site : Yellowstone National Park
Title : Sustainability Coordinator
Reports to : Energy Corps Program Director
Term of service: October 1, 2019 - August 28, 2020
Anticipated service schedule: 1700 hours over the course of service term. Roughly 40 hours per week. Occasional evening/weekend hours may be necessary.
Position Summary:
Yellowstone National Park, the world’s first National Park and a Biosphere Preserve, strives to be a leader in environmental protection. This includes reducing its footprint for energy, water and waste and greenhouse gas emissions through operations and facility improvements. There is an ongoing and ever evolving need to better assess baseline assets and to manage improvements in this field, and to understand where we can make the most difference in energy conservation and the reduction of fossil fuels throughout Yellowstone.
This position is intended as support for Yellowstone’s Sustainability Program and will include a variety of tasks that help us assess, manage and report on energy use, share information and develop priorities, programs and projects that reduce energy, water and waste. As the member will be working on multiple reports, project development, and assessments the tasks are inherently results-based. The member will be expected to prepare and present actual documents and reports for review and final approval. Work will involve continual review from park staff with input and feedback on a regular basis.
Specific Position Responsibilities :
The AmeriCorps Member will engage in a variety of activities assisting staff in the Chief of Maintenance Office at Yellowstone. This office is responsible for overseeing the Park’s facility and operations programs. Activities will likely include the following:
1) Help Yellowstone become a Dark Sky Park by working to organize the park’s inventory of outdoor lighting into an informative project database that facilitates easy upgrades and replacement. An inventory has been completed but needs to be reorganized to improve its usefulness to the park. This work will include formulating project descriptions, identifying light fixtures that meet standards for outdoor lighting in Yellowstone and working with park and concessions staff to prioritize a multi-year scope of work.
2) Assist with preparing and providing energy use intensity reports, from a meter read database. The Energy Corps member will design this report so that it can be easily generated on a regular, recurring basis as new meter reads are entered into the system. The energy report will present building level energy use in order for staff to identify high energy intensity buildings, compare annual changes and track the success of energy conservation projects. Develop a report format that is easy to use and clear to read that will act as a template for future reporting.
3) Carry out facility condition assessments and energy audits to provide staff with information on energy conservation measures needed to improve building envelope and building systems efficiency. This work may include viewing the insulation in attics and crawl spaces, using a thermal imaging meter and traveling throughout the park to district locations.
4) Assist Sustainability Program staff with the preparation of an annual report for energy, water, waste and fuel use for all NPS and concession facilities and operations. This will include improving the existing format for water use reporting, creating a template and strategy to gather information from multiple sources and personnel.
5) Assist with the park’s pressurized canister recycling program. This will involve assisting staff with operating custom built equipment to depressurize and crush camping fuel canisters and prepare them for recycling.
6) Other tasks as needed: These could include anything from coordinating Earth Day events to researching products and best practice techniques, to working with staff to expand pick-up locations for composting.
Minimum Requirements :
Must be over 18
Post-graduate with an interest in the National Park Service as a career
Background in science, technology or design with some experience in computer programming. Example career paths that would be helpful are environmental science, sustainability, energy management, building and infrastructure professions such as architecture, civil or mechanical engineering, mechanics, electrical engineering, surveying etc.
Strong data collection and analysis skills desired
Strong writing and oral communication skills required
Attention to detail and responsible work habits
Ability to establish and cultivate relationships with city officials and community partners
Ability to thrive in a multiple-task environment
Member will not have recurring access to vulnerable populations
Benefits: This Energy Corps position will receive the following benefits:
Opportunity to make a difference in a community
Green job training and professional development
Living allowance of $13,992 over term of service
An AmeriCorps Education Award $6,095 upon successful completion of service
Health benefits and child care assistance if qualified
APPLICATION PROCESS: Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate can be identified. Early applications are encouraged and applications will be considered as they are received. All persons interested in being considered for the position must create an AmeriCorps account and apply. You can create an account and explore AmeriCorps opportunities at: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/login.do
NCAT values diversity and encourages minority and women applicants to apply. For additional information about NCAT please visit our website at www.ncat.org.It is NCAT’s policy and organizational philosophy to ensure that all of our employment practices, including recruitment and hiring, are administered for all individuals without regard to race, sex, creed, color, national origin, age, religion, marital or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or political affiliation.
Job Type: Temporary
Jun 26, 2019
Temporary
Name and location of host site : Yellowstone National Park
Title : Sustainability Coordinator
Reports to : Energy Corps Program Director
Term of service: October 1, 2019 - August 28, 2020
Anticipated service schedule: 1700 hours over the course of service term. Roughly 40 hours per week. Occasional evening/weekend hours may be necessary.
Position Summary:
Yellowstone National Park, the world’s first National Park and a Biosphere Preserve, strives to be a leader in environmental protection. This includes reducing its footprint for energy, water and waste and greenhouse gas emissions through operations and facility improvements. There is an ongoing and ever evolving need to better assess baseline assets and to manage improvements in this field, and to understand where we can make the most difference in energy conservation and the reduction of fossil fuels throughout Yellowstone.
This position is intended as support for Yellowstone’s Sustainability Program and will include a variety of tasks that help us assess, manage and report on energy use, share information and develop priorities, programs and projects that reduce energy, water and waste. As the member will be working on multiple reports, project development, and assessments the tasks are inherently results-based. The member will be expected to prepare and present actual documents and reports for review and final approval. Work will involve continual review from park staff with input and feedback on a regular basis.
Specific Position Responsibilities :
The AmeriCorps Member will engage in a variety of activities assisting staff in the Chief of Maintenance Office at Yellowstone. This office is responsible for overseeing the Park’s facility and operations programs. Activities will likely include the following:
1) Help Yellowstone become a Dark Sky Park by working to organize the park’s inventory of outdoor lighting into an informative project database that facilitates easy upgrades and replacement. An inventory has been completed but needs to be reorganized to improve its usefulness to the park. This work will include formulating project descriptions, identifying light fixtures that meet standards for outdoor lighting in Yellowstone and working with park and concessions staff to prioritize a multi-year scope of work.
2) Assist with preparing and providing energy use intensity reports, from a meter read database. The Energy Corps member will design this report so that it can be easily generated on a regular, recurring basis as new meter reads are entered into the system. The energy report will present building level energy use in order for staff to identify high energy intensity buildings, compare annual changes and track the success of energy conservation projects. Develop a report format that is easy to use and clear to read that will act as a template for future reporting.
3) Carry out facility condition assessments and energy audits to provide staff with information on energy conservation measures needed to improve building envelope and building systems efficiency. This work may include viewing the insulation in attics and crawl spaces, using a thermal imaging meter and traveling throughout the park to district locations.
4) Assist Sustainability Program staff with the preparation of an annual report for energy, water, waste and fuel use for all NPS and concession facilities and operations. This will include improving the existing format for water use reporting, creating a template and strategy to gather information from multiple sources and personnel.
5) Assist with the park’s pressurized canister recycling program. This will involve assisting staff with operating custom built equipment to depressurize and crush camping fuel canisters and prepare them for recycling.
6) Other tasks as needed: These could include anything from coordinating Earth Day events to researching products and best practice techniques, to working with staff to expand pick-up locations for composting.
Minimum Requirements :
Must be over 18
Post-graduate with an interest in the National Park Service as a career
Background in science, technology or design with some experience in computer programming. Example career paths that would be helpful are environmental science, sustainability, energy management, building and infrastructure professions such as architecture, civil or mechanical engineering, mechanics, electrical engineering, surveying etc.
Strong data collection and analysis skills desired
Strong writing and oral communication skills required
Attention to detail and responsible work habits
Ability to establish and cultivate relationships with city officials and community partners
Ability to thrive in a multiple-task environment
Member will not have recurring access to vulnerable populations
Benefits: This Energy Corps position will receive the following benefits:
Opportunity to make a difference in a community
Green job training and professional development
Living allowance of $13,992 over term of service
An AmeriCorps Education Award $6,095 upon successful completion of service
Health benefits and child care assistance if qualified
APPLICATION PROCESS: Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate can be identified. Early applications are encouraged and applications will be considered as they are received. All persons interested in being considered for the position must create an AmeriCorps account and apply. You can create an account and explore AmeriCorps opportunities at: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/login.do
NCAT values diversity and encourages minority and women applicants to apply. For additional information about NCAT please visit our website at www.ncat.org.It is NCAT’s policy and organizational philosophy to ensure that all of our employment practices, including recruitment and hiring, are administered for all individuals without regard to race, sex, creed, color, national origin, age, religion, marital or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or political affiliation.
Job Type: Temporary
