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The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) is the state agency responsible for ensuring clean air and water, the safe management of toxics and hazards, the recycling of solid and hazardous wastes, the timely cleanup of hazardous waste sites and spills, and the preservation of wetlands and coastal resources.  MassDEP seeks applicants with experience in the analysis of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and other emerging contaminants in drinking water and other environmental matrices using liquid chromatography- tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS/MS) for the position of Environmental Analyst III in the   Division of Environmental Laboratory Sciences (DELS) within the Bureau of Planning and Evaluation (BPE).  DELS serves as the state principal drinking water laboratory as required for primacy under the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act.  DELS programs generate scientific information/data from the laboratory analysis of environmental samples and other...

Job purpose and background If you are passionate about climate action and want to have a global environmental impact by working at the nexus of private and public sectors - this is the perfect job for you. CDP’s Associate Director, Climate will be responsible for overseeing delivery of a select number of CDP’s funded projects, ensuring implementation of CDP’s climate change strategy, fundraising, and team management. This role requires you to drive private sector action, provide insights to policy makers and support funding efforts, whilst working to mainstream corporate reporting on this topic by companies and investors a new business norm. The successful candidate will be recognized as an expert in the field. You will have a strong record of excellence, and demonstrable achievement of leading teams and initiatives in complex, fast-paced, and fluid environments. You should have experience working in multi-stakeholder settings and be comfortable communicating with...

Title: Wilderness Fellow Reports To: National Program Director Classification: Hourly Locations: Positions are available nationwide, including in Alaska, California, Idaho, Nevada, New Hampshire, Oregon, and Washington Start Date: June 7, 2021 (Fellowships range from 6 months to a year) Time: Full Time (40 hours), Seasonal Salary: $15 hourly Benefits: 1 earned personal day per month (vacation is not eligible to be cashed out at any time) and federal holidays; Forest Service housing or a housing stipend provided. Application Closing Date: March 19th, 2021   Partners The Society for Wilderness Stewardship (SWS) is a non-profit organization seeking to promote excellence in the professional practice of wilderness stewardship, science, and education to ensure the life-sustaining benefits of wilderness.  In other words, we are a professional society working to set the standard for wilderness management.  The Aldo Leopold Wilderness Research...

The Natural Resources Council of Maine (NRCM) is seeking an outreach coordinator to help promote bold climate action in Maine. This is an exciting opportunity to work with leading advocates, experts, and people across Maine to build momentum for policies that boost energy efficiency, expand renewable energy sources, invest in clean transportation systems, and help Maine communities become more resilient to the impacts of climate change. Working in coalitions with prominent local and national organizations, the outreach coordinator will help build support for legislation that reduces Maine’s greenhouse gas emissions by mobilizing NRCM supporters, businesses leaders, and others statewide. We are seeking candidates who want to help accelerate the transition to a clean energy future by utilizing their strong communications skills and commitment to grassroots organizing and public engagement.  Email cover letter and resume by March 4, 2021, to jobs@nrcm.org Qualifications:...

Position Overview Rare inspires change, so people and nature thrive.  Our culture is results-oriented and entrepreneurial, committed to working towards ambitious goals and creating measurable results. Rare is growing and expanding its impact through a range of exciting programs, including Fish Forever – a global initiative to restore near-shore fisheries in the tropics.  Demand for fish has pushed the oceans to their limits. Coastal communities sit at the intersection of society and ecology, directly dependent on healthy ecosystems to provide fish for food and income. We believe that empowering communities to protect and manage coastal waters will help address this crisis. Delivering community, rights-based management systems for coastal fisheries, connecting managed access of fisheries with fully protected marine reserves, will result in transformative impact for both people and nature. We envision a future in which 100% of coastal fisheries are sustainably managed with...

General Description of Duties Note:  This position is funded part-time at approximately 20 hours a week The Sustainability Analyst works within the Office of Sustainability and the Department of Resource Stewardship to provide analytical support on a variety of projects and initiatives. This position will assist in carrying out the division’s mission of improving sustainability within County operations and within the community at large. This is a responsible position requiring independent work in a professional environment. ESSENTIAL DUTIES Research, analysis, and reporting on topics such as utility efficiency in County facilities, recycling, and green operations and preparing reports; assisting in planning and carrying out programs and events; assisting in policy planning and development; preparing education and outreach materials for a variety of digital and print media.  OTHER IMPORTANT OR MARGINAL DUTIES Other duties may be assigned based on emerging...

DESCRIPTION : Under general supervision of a Research Scientist 1 or other supervisory official in a state department, institution, or agency, conducts research projects or participates in functional programs in a specified professional field; assumes appropriate administrative and scientific duties as delegated; heads complex projects and makes recommendations to the supervisor; does related work. SPECIFIC TO THE POSITION : This Office leads the State’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas and black carbon emissions from the transportation sector, as required by the Energy Master Plan, the Global Warming Response Act and the 80x50 Report. This includes developing and implementing aggressive electrification plans for passenger cars as well as heavy weight trucks and buses, in coordination with Board of Public Utilities, Economic Development Authority, Treasury, and others. Disbursing over $100 million in grant funds for transportation electrification and developing comprehensive...

2021 SPRING, SUMMER & FALL LAW CLERK ANNOUNCEMENT Job Title: Law Clerk The Environmental Integrity Project (EIP) is seeking law clerks for Spring, Summer, and Fall 2021 to advance environmental protections at the federal, state, and local levels under the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, and other federal and state environmental laws. The clerks’ duties will include legal research related to environmental, administrative, and information-collecting statutes and regulations, review of pollution permits and data, and production of legal memoranda, public comments, litigation documents, and issue-focused reports.  Candidates with a background or coursework in environmental/administrative law and a demonstrated commitment to environmental protection are preferred.  EIP is a nonprofit organization established in March of 2002 by former EPA enforcement attorneys to advocate for more effective enforcement of environmental laws. The organization has three objectives:  (1)...

Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career?  Join Cargill's global team of 160,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and sustainable ways to nourish the world.  This position in Cargill's animal nutrition and health business, where we improve lives through better nutrition.  Our team researches, innovates and creates solutions that deliver healthy results for our customers. JOB PURPOSE AND IMPACT The Signature Sustainability Program Lead will lead the development and execution of strategic sustainability initiatives with businesses, customers, and other external stakeholders that drive progress in key environmental and social impact areas and deliver value to our customers and commercial teams. In this role, you will build partnerships with customers and suppliers across value chains, engage external organizations to advance sustainability frameworks and engage, educate, and influence internal and external stakeholders to...

Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 155,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and sustainable ways to nourish the world. This position is in Cargill’s agricultural supply chain business, where we seamlessly connect farming customers with food, feed and industry.   JOB PURPOSE AND IMPACT The Sustainable Biofuels Coordinator I is responsible for supporting biodiesel activities and related compliance issues across the supply chain. In this role, you will distribute sustainability documents to customers, coordinating with colleagues in the supply chain and sustainability teams, building collaborative working relationships with colleagues, suppliers and customers in multiple locations. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Manage the quality of data input into enterprise resource planning systems and be accountable for outbound allocations of sustainability data to customers within the rules of the...

This job posting is "continuous" or "open until filled” and will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired. Overview of Role :   The Wetland and Riparian Ecologist provides support and leadership in the department’s Wetland and Riparian Ecology program.  In collaboration with other ecologists, the Wetland and Riparian Ecologist ’s  work includes:  conserv ing , protect ing , restor ing , manag ing , monitor ing  and evaluat ing  wetland and riparian resources on city-owned and city-managed lands ; conducting  research and analysis to manage, protect, and evaluate wetland and riparian resources ; assisting in  the development of departmental and city policy to protect and conserve wetland and riparian resources ;  and provid ing  technical assistance to the city and department in the management of wetland and riparian resources.        Example Responsibilities and Activities  Management of Wetland and Riparian Resources...

Environment New Jersey is seeking a campaign associate to help coordinate campaigns to protect New Jersey's high quality waterways that provide drinking water, recreational value and key habitat for threatened species from the impacts of overdevelopment and run-off pollution. The most powerful tool to protect our water quality is to stop pollution before it happens. This concept -- antidegradation -- is enshrined in the Clean Water Act, and nearly 50 years after its passage, we still need to protect our waters so they are fishable and swimmable. That is why Environment New Jersey is running a campaign to advocate for stronger protections for the lower section of the Delaware River to allow for primary contact, including swimming, targeting a regional agency. New Jersey's waters are hidden gems -- and we need to keep them that way. We are seeking a Campaign Associate who will spearhead this campaign and work with our experienced team of advocates, researchers, and digital and...

Multiple Locations - Western Washington, WA Description            As our community responds to the public health emergency, the Department of Ecology's priority is to keep our staff, candidates and the public safe. We are experiencing some delays as we transition to a virtual recruitment process. Thank you for your patience and we will be in touch as soon as we are able. We encourage you to apply to open postings.   Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen   Protecting Washington State's environment for current and future generations is what we do every day at Ecology. We are a culture that is invested in making a difference. If you want to join a team that is highly effective, collaborative, has leadership that embraces the value of people, and believes in the fun factor, Ecology is a good fit. The   Spill Prevention, Preparedness, and Response    (SPPR) program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill an   SPPR Program Modeling and Analysis...