7 jobs found

The Northwest Office of Earthjustice is looking to hire a Staff Attorney whose docket will include work done in partnership with environmental justice groups.  The position is available immediately.     Earthjustice is the premier nonprofit environmental law organization.  We take on the biggest, most precedent-setting cases across the country.  We wield the power of law and the strength of partnership to protect people’s health; to preserve magnificent places and wildlife; to advance clean energy; and to combat climate change.  We partner with thousands of groups to engage on the critical environmental issues of our time and bring about positive change.  We are here   because the earth needs a good lawyer . 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, Juneau, Los Angeles, Tallahassee, Miami, Honolulu, New York, Philadelphia, Denver, Chicago, Seattle, Bozeman, and Washington, DC. The Northwest Office opened in 1987 to enable Earthjustice to take a more active role in preserving the unique natural resources and environment of the Pacific Northwest.  Since that time, the Northwest office has undertaken campaigns to protect old growth forests, promote salmon recovery, improve water quality, protect Puget Sound and the Salish Sea and the communities that depend on them, stop coal-fired power plants, prevent the Pacific Northwest from becoming a fossil fuel fossil fuel export hub, and protect farmworkers and communities from toxic pesticides, among other things.  We are building out southern resident orca recovery work and partnerships with environmental justice communities in Seattle and Portland.  We frequently work in close partnership with Native American Tribes and fence-line communities.  The new Staff Attorney would spend a significant portion of his or her time partnering with environmental justice communities, along with other Northwest attorneys.  Although the primary focus of the Northwest office is representing environmental and community groups in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, we often take cases with national and international scope.  For example, the Northwest office is representing the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe in fighting the Dakota Access Pipeline and is challenging the Bayou Bridge pipeline in Louisiana.  The office is also litigating numerous cases fighting rollbacks of environmental and health protections by the Trump administration, including a reversal of a proposed ban on a dangerous pesticide, chlorpyrifos, the Trump executive order requiring the repeal of two regulations to offset the costs of any new one, and EPA’s directive to kick EPA grantees off of scientific advisory committees.  Our office is located in the heart of downtown Seattle near the federal and state courthouses and the water front.  Our goal is to produce the highest quality legal work in a diverse, inclusive, supportive, and collegial environment.  The Northwest Office has a staff of 15, including 12 attorneys.  Responsibilities Lead complex cases and the full range of litigation tasks, including factual investigation, legal research, discovery, briefing, witness preparation, trials, and oral advocacy. Work with clients, other attorneys, and partners to investigate, develop, and litigate cases.  Devote at least one-third of their docket to partnering with environmental justice groups and working with associate attorneys in doing so.  Some of this work will entail advocacy to combat harmful air pollution. Work with our media and policy and legislation teams, as well as clients and partners, to leverage legal advocacy to obtain positive change and results.  Train and mentor associate attorneys, including by building their litigation skills in the course of legal advocacy. Qualifications Law school graduate and admitted to, or willing to apply for admission to, the Washington State Bar. Six to twelve years of litigation experience is strongly preferred. Excellent research, analytic, writing and communication skills; trial skills preferred. Experience partnering with environmental justice communities.  Experience engaging in advocacy to combat harmful air pollution preferred. Strong work ethic, initiative, sound judgment. Demonstrates an awareness and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds and orientations. Contributes to the creation of a diverse, equitable and inclusive work culture that encourages and celebrates differences. Commitment to public interest work and a passion for the role of Earthjustice and its mission, including a desire to fight for the right of all to a healthy environment. Salary depends on experience and location. Salary range in Seattle, WA: $134,995+ depending on experience We offer a mission- and employee-focused work environment and a competitive compensation package, including excellent benefits.  Earthjustice is an equal opportunity employer and highly values diversity. To Apply Interested candidates should submit a: Resume One or two page cover letter that addresses (1) why you are drawn to Earthjustice’s mission; and/or, (2) any experiences you have working with people or communities from backgrounds that differ from your own or with those who have been disproportionately affected by environmental harms. Writing sample, preferably a legal brief or memorandum that primarily reflects your work. Law school transcript. List of three references. We are looking to hire a candidate that is available to start any time between now and the fall of 2020. We are flexible as to start date during this period. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.  Please reach out to   jobs@earthjustice.org   if you are having technical difficulties submitting your application. No phone calls, drop-ins, or hard copies. Earthjustice is driven by a passion for justice, partnership, and excellence. Our core values lead us to seek a broad range of perspectives and backgrounds to achieve our mission and to maintain an inclusive environment where all staff are valued and respected. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to employment practices that ensure that employees and applicants for employment are provided with equal opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other factor that is not related to the position. For positions located within the City and County of San Francisco:  Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. For positions located within the City of Los Angeles:  We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

About the opportunity   Do you thrive in the pursuit of ensuring excellence in environmental consulting services? SWCA Environmental Consultants is expanding their team and looking for dynamic individuals who are following their passion in delivering the highest-quality project work.   Our Portland, Oregon office  is looking for a mid-level wetland and permitting specialist.  Your role will be to lead and assist senior-level staff with wetland delineations, permitting efforts, and other natural resource tasks as a task lead or project manager on a variety of projects throughout the Pacific Northwest. What you will accomplish Conducting all aspects of wetland projects including: wetland and waters determination, delineation, reporting, functional assessment, permitting, mitigation planning and design, and monitoring Preparing written documents, including wetland and waters determination and delineation reports Preparing wetland removal/fill permit applications Coordinating agency review of wetland permit applications Assisting with proposal preparation Field data collection and report writing for natural resource assessments Natural Resource Site Assessment of Vegetated Corridors under Clean Water Services and Water Environment Services regulations Preparing resource assessments under local natural resource overlay district ordinances   Experience and qualifications for success A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a biological science or closely related field A minimum of five (5-7) years of progressively responsible experience in fieldwork and report preparation in consulting or similar work environment Experience managing projects Working knowledge of Clean Water Act Section 404 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regulation program, Oregon Department of State Lands Removal/Fill Law, and/or Washington’s Joint Aquatic Resource Permit Application (JARPA) process Working knowledge of the Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual and the Western Mountains, Valleys, and Coast Regional Supplement and/or Arid West Regional Supplement Pacific Northwest botany skills Experience in coloring and texturing soils in the field Familiarity with documentation of wetland hydrology indicators Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) certification obtained through the Society of Wetland Scientist’s Professional Certification Program strongly preferred; willingness to become certified is required GPS and GIS skills a plus Excellent oral, written and problem-solving skills Ability to travel as needed for projects throughout Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Alaska including overnight travel for up to one week at a time on a regular basis SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full spectrum of environmental services. With offices across the United States, SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks among  Engineering News-Record’s  Top 200 Environmental Firms.   If you would like to contact SWCA regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the online application process due to a disability, please email  accommodations@swca.com  or call 800-828-8517. This contact information is for disability accommodation requests only. All other inquiries will not receive a response.    EOE - women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com !

Primary Responsibilities In the role of Environmental Scientist 1, we'll count on you to: Work on a wide variety of environmental compliance and natural resources projects as they relate to water resources, transportation and public/private infrastructure projects Work under the supervision of mid-level and senior environmental scientist and engineers Take responsibility for assisting with environmental permits, NEPA documentation, biological assessments and other environmental compliance documentation Assist senior and mid-level scientists in fieldwork associated with the collection of natural resource data Review and analyze projects in GIS to assess impacts to resources Perform other duties as needed Qualifications Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Environmental studies or closely related field Strong plant identification skills Proficiency with GPS/GIS for data collection analysis Knowledge of wetland delineation, field investigation techniques, and agency coordination requirements Excellent writing and communication skills MS Office experience An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must Ability to travel for short or long term assignments Preferred Qualifications 1 year of work-related experience or internship with relevant technical and/or fieldwork, including preparing environmental documents Degree in Ocean and Coastal Resources or closely related field Experience preparing environmental documents and permit applications Preference given to local Texas candidates MS degree in ecology, wetlands, forestry, range management, or related field is preferred Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com !

Primary Responsibilities In the role of   Environmental Scientist/Planner   we'll count on you to • Work on wide variety of environmental planning, environmental compliance, natural resources projects as they relate to transportation and development projects. • Work on environmental assessments/impact analysis and associated permitting and compliance monitoring for transportation and other infrastructure projects that require conformance with Federal/State/City Environmental Reviews. • Work under the supervision of mid-level and senior environmental scientists and managers. • Assist with environmental permits, biological assessments, and NEPA, MEPA, CEPA, SEQRA and similar study documents. • Assist senior and mid-level scientists with fieldwork delineating and documenting wetlands, and conducting functions & values assessments. • Assist scientists, planners and engineers in production of deliverables, and performing quality reviews and documentation. • Research and interpret scientific literature, regulatory programs, guidance and applications. • Collect project-related data, which may include research, conducting surveys for listed species, interviews with government agencies and clients, map reviews, field investigations for wetlands, natural resources, land use, etc. • Assimilate and manage data, provide creative graphical representations of complex information. • Work with geographic positioning tools and information systems. • Assist in preparation for and participation in public information meetings and hearings • Perform other related duties as needed. Position can be based in HDR office in Boston, MA; Manchester, NH or Portland, ME  Qualifications   Required Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or closely related field, advanced degree desirable. • 2+ years-experience related to permitting and compliance monitoring for transportation and other infrastructure projects • Excellent writing skills. • MS Office suite experience. • Strong conceptual, organizational, problem-solving and research abilities. • An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must. • Experience in the New England area preferred. • Some fieldwork will be required, and candidate must have the ability to work in field conditions and carry necessary tools and equipment • Travel may be required to project sites within New England. Primary Location :   United States-Massachusetts-Boston Other Locations :   United States-New Hampshire-Manchester, United States-Maine-Portland Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com !

Para La Tierra is searching for talented and hardworking research interns to join our team in Paraguay for 3 to 6 months. Our internship program provides young biologists an opportunity to step out of the classroom and into the field, gaining hands-on experience running a research project of their own design. Before arriving, our interns are challenged to come up with a research topic, review the relevant literature, and create a methodology with the support of our intern-supervisor. Once in-country, interns are trained in the field techniques required for their project. Whether its mist-netting for birds in the early hours of the morning, fishing at mid-day or staying out late hunting for frogs, PLT will make sure that our interns are confident in the methodology needed to move their research forward. Towards the end of the stay, all our interns give a final presentation in which they share the results of their study with the rest of the research team. The internship program is designed to give young scientists the opportunity to take control of every step of a scientific project. From conception to completion, our interns are in the driver seat.    When was the last time that your professor gave you the option to choose what you wanted to study? When was the last time your boss told you to follow your own passion?    At Para La Tierra, we specialize in training young biologists in the skills they need to enter further education or the job market. Based in Paraguay, the ‘heart of South America,’ we are the country’s only year-round research station. Over the past 9 years, we have published over 60 peer-reviewed articles and discovered a few new species for science. Along the way, over 250 interns have helped contribute to the better understanding of Paraguay’s understudied habitats.   Our research base is located in the city of Pilar, a beautiful location in the south of Paraguay, and the gateway to the Ñeembucú Wetland Complex (NWC). The NWC is composed of a mosaic of habitats, including grasslands, marches and humid Chaco. Deep forests lining the rivers and streams running through the area are bursting with wildlife, while river monsters the size of small cars lurk in the murky waters.   Come discover for yourself what Paraguay has to offer.   Our interns finish the program taking away a long list of newly learned skills, a professional reference, and one heck of an experience to share at their next interview. But they also leave behind a great deal. All of our intern projects are directly involved in conserving this threatened habitat. The scientific investigations of the area help raise awareness of the ecological importance of Ñeembucu at both the national and international levels. The most successful projects are published in scientific journals, further raising the profile of Paraguay, and many interns make their way onto the author line for the first time in their early careers through their work with Para La Tierra.        The application period is rolling and there are no start or end dates, so the trip can be organized to suit the project and the person. Interns must be available to stay for a minimum of three months. Applicants must be over 18 years old and have or be working towards a degree in a biology related subject. Conversational English is required. To apply please email your CV to   paralatierra.py@gmail.com . Costs – Because the best things in life aren’t free.   $925 per month for the 1st 2 months and $875 for each subsequent month.   Para La Tierra charges interns to cover costs of room and board. The price includes all living costs during their stay with us. Interns receive three meals a day, a bed in shared accommodation with hot showers and access to WiFi. The fee also covers the use of PLT’s scientific equipment, minor administrative costs associated with the stay, and a small contribution to Para La Tierra's conservation and education projects.    Weekly basis pro rata payments are accepted in special cases. There is a 25% discount for South American nationals.