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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 for the position of Regional Planner IV (RP IV).  Under the supervision of the Fees Administrator, the RP IV will be responsible for planning, functionally managing and implementing MassDEP's compliance fee invoicing and billing process, and assisting with other permitting and compliance fee program activities.  This position will be located at One Winter Street, Boston, MA.   Specific duties for this position include, but are not limited to, the following: Planning and oversight of activities related to invoice printing and mailing in conjunction with MassDEP's annual compliance fee billing cycle; Responding to...

A vacancy exists in the Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability, Environmental Impact Review. A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below. Current and future vacancies occurring within this class may be filled from the list of eligible applicants. All interested   transfer   and   promotional   candidates must apply at this time. List all   promotions  and changes in job duties due to   reclassification   as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications. Note:  Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time. You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application. Failure to...

The City of Gainesville is seeking a   Director of Sustainable Development . This is a higher-level managerial and administrative role supporting staff in facilitating, assisting and guiding customers through the steps involved in the process of starting or growing a business in Gainesville. This position serves at the will of the City Manager and may be appointed or removed at will by the City Manager.   The   Director of Sustainable Development   will serve with the City's Planning and Development Services staff solving problems and creating opportunities for business development to flourish within the community. As a leader of sustainable cities you will apply in-depth experience from the disciplines of business development, planning & zoning, and community development to create a more resilient and sustainable Gainesville.     This position partners with Charter Officers, department directors, and the City Commission, to provide leadership with respect to all matters...

The Lakes Regions Conservation Corps (LRCC) is a 22.5 week AmeriCorps service program that develops skills and experiences for conservation professionals. LRCC members are the driving force behind many of the conservation efforts of New Hampshire's Lakes Region. The LRCC summer/fall program features 5 unique host sites, each offering different experiences and opportunities to members. Key responsibilities may include: -Work toward the eradication of invasive species in the lakes and watershed. -Maintain and construct regional trail networks. -Engage both youth and adults in environmental education and outreach programs. -Recruit and lead volunteer crews. *Each host site operates independently and may not participate in all of the above, and may have additional responsibilities not listed. Host Site Highlights : Each host site operates independently and has additional, specialized duties and experiences. Highlights of each site are included below, but applicants are...

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...

Function Assists in performing routine and complex inspections of waterways and new/existing developments per the Site and/or Subdivision Plans within the City to ensure compliance with the Chesapeake Bay Preservation District, Wetlands Zoning Ordinance, Site Plan Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance, and Zoning Ordinance. Examples of Work •Works with senior staff to perform skilled field inspections to determine compliance with Site Plans and Subdivision Plans Ordinance (for CDD responsibilities) for the Chesapeake Bay Preservation District, Wetlands Zoning Ordinance, and Zoning Ordinance. Helps identify violations and suggests correct enforcement action. • Assists the Enforcement Officer to the Hampton Wetlands Board in performing all duties assigned to the Enforcement Officer in compliance with Hampton City Code Chapter 41.1. •May assist lead enforcement staff for Chesapeake Bay Preservation District compliance investigations. Assist the area inspectors in a support...

Some of what you'll be doing:   The Port of Seattle is seeking a dynamic and strategic leader for their Sr. Director, Environment, Sustainability & Engineering position. This critical position will be an integral part of the Port’s executive leadership team. The Sr. Director, Environment, Sustainability & Engineering plays a key role in helping the Port achieve its goal to be the greenest and most energy-efficient port in North America.  Leading a team of professionals and subject matter experts, this position will meet the Port’s goals by meeting all increased energy needs through conservation and renewable sources, meeting or exceeding environmental agency requirements for buildings on, and stormwater leaving, Port owned or operated facilities, reducing air pollutants and carbon emissions, and restoring, creating and enhancing Green/Duwamish/Elliott habitat.  It will also provide strategic oversight to the Engineering and Construction Management staff...

Description Intern - Surface Water Management (Freshwater Ecology Intern) - Seasonal Spend your summer gaining valuable career experience with Snohomish County as a   Freshwater Ecology Intern . We are hiring two highly motivated internship candidates to join our Surface Water Management team for the 2021 field season.    Intern Job Summary Your internship at Snohomish County will challenge you, sharpen your skills, and start paving your way to a career.    SWM provides a wide variety of public programs and services to preserve and improve the health of Snohomish County’s water resources and natural systems and to reduce road and property flooding. Interns gain hands-on experience under the direction of water resource professionals.     As a Freshwater Ecology intern, you will:   Assist with the collection of water quality, habitat, and hydrologic data on rivers, streams and lakes. Learn to use common equipment for sampling in freshwater systems. Manage data...

Duties The Stewardship Technician will be part of a dynamic team that stewards Ag + Open Space's conservation easements and protected lands, and will round out our team that monitors Ag + Open Space's 240+ conservation easements. This position, under direction from Ag + Open Space's Stewardship Supervisor, will actively facilitate communication and relationship building with easement landowners, schedule visits and conduct monitoring visits to easement properties, photograph property conditions and collect data in the field, produce maps in GIS reflecting collected data, and compile monitoring reports with these data. Additionally, this position will assist in maintaining Ag + Open Space's monitoring database, undertake discrete fee land management projects, and support Stewardship staff in conducting research and developing recommendations for action on a variety of Stewardship-related issues. Requirements Any combination of education and work experience that would provide...

Description Sustainability Internship 10 hours per week for 15 Weeks$16.00 per hour THIS IS A CONTINUOUS OPENING WITH A FIRST REVIEW DATE OF FEBRUARY 12 , 2021   Why It's a Great Opportunity:     This is a great learning  designed to provide public sector sustainability job experience in a career field that is growing rapidly.  The Sustainable Resources Division of Planning and Public Works is focused on making Pierce County a better place to live through safe and effective solid waste management and reducing greenhouse gases. Our employees are very focused on the work and care deeply about doing a good job.   Why It's a Great Department:  The Planning and Public Works Department has an excellent reputation for being an employer that is committed to providing top-notch service to its customers.  This is a department that is customer service oriented, with a wide scope of work and a supportive management team. The department values training and peer mentorship, and...

Recreation Planner South Florida Water Management District West Palm Beach, FL   Job Description This experienced position participates in complex planning projects administered by the Land Stewardship Section and performs a variety of functions to ensure public use and nature-based recreation on District lands is properly planned and delivered. The Recreation Planner develops inter-agency and non-governmental partnership agreements to enhance recreational opportunities on District managed lands, and coordinating public use activities with other governmental and non-governmental entities.  Specific duties include coordinating hunting programs on District lands in partnership with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, managing the District’s volunteer program, overseeing the development and installation of public use informational and rule signage, contracting public access site and trailhead maintenance activities, and processing event...

ERM is seeking a motivated Environmental Biologist/Ecologist/Scientist to join our global consulting firm as a Consultant I in our growing Environmental Impact Assessment team in Houston, Texas . As a new consultant at ERM, you will gain a wealth of experience across different sectors, clients, geographies and services, all of which will help build your future career path at ERM. In this role, you will work closely with ERM Project Managers and Partners on a variety of environmental permitting, due diligence, and impact assessment projects to support our oil and gas, power, chemical, and low carbon / renewable energy sector clients. ERM's collaborative culture provides knowledge sharing of best practices and ongoing learning opportunities for our consultants, allowing you to build your own individualized career path. RESPONSIBILITIES: With appropriate guidance and supervision, provide creative and fit-for-purpose technical analyses in your own field of...

Many vacancies in the following locations: Ajo, AZ Cibola, AZ Saginaw, MI Manteo, NC Midway Island, UM Burbank, WA Glenwood, WA Ilwaco, WA Sequim, WA Summary This position is a Biological Science Tech (Wildlife), GS- 0404-7 working in one of these nine refuges: Willapa NWR, Conboy Lake NWR, Washington Maritime NWRC, Mid-Co River NWR, Cabeza Prieta NWR, Cibola NWR, Shiawassee NWR, Alligator River NWR or Midway Atoll NWR. Information link to the refuges (select up to 5 locations): https://fileshare.fws.gov/?linkid=KZi4zr6VWWWgbQYyzqvmlr0NhbsVIxwK8YDODS6ncAGbVD1eiXNq5A Learn more about this agency Responsibilities As a Biological Science Tech (Wildlife) your duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Planning and implementation of wildlife and/or plant censuses and surveys. Monitor and assist in control of wildlife, plant disease outbreaks, pest plant...

Purpose of Position This is a shared position with other members of the SWCD team with similar responsibilities. This position provides technical expertise in water protection, soil conservation, and farm sustainability necessary to meet Todd County SWCD Annual Plan of Work and the MPCA County Feedlot Delegation Agreement.    The position is responsible for working with landowners and other stakeholders in developing solutions regarding water quality and natural resource conservation practices, site visits, and inspections required by local and state regulations pertaining to farms, ranches, and feedlots.   While the position serves as technical support for all key objectives outlined within the Todd SWCD Annual Plan, the   primary focus   will be in the feedlot program and agricultural Best Management Practices (BMPs). These BMPs include but are not limited to: feedlot controls and runoff diversions, nutrient management, cover crops, manure and ag waste storages, fencing,...

5 vacancies in the following locations: Tucson, AZ Columbia, MO Albuquerque, NM Austin, TX Corpus Christi, TX Summary Multiple positions advertised asFish and Wildlife Biologist, GS- 0401-9/11 working in each of the following locations for the R2-Gulf Restoration Program: Albuquerque, New Mexico Austin, TX Columbia, MO Tucson, AZ Corpus Christi, TX These positions are also open to status candidates under announcement   R2-21-10990808-KL-MP . You must apply to each announcement separately if you wish to be considered under both recruitment methods. Learn more about this agency Responsibilities As a Fish and Wildlife Biologist your duties will include, but are not limited to, the following: Utilize the concepts, principles, and practices of conservation biology and ecology to plan and conduct a variety of investigations to determine the impact of land and water development projects upon the fish and/or wildlife...

Gulf South Research Corporation is a 26-year-old Woman Owned Small Business with a mission to work with our community to identify and lead actions that achieve and sustain ecological health in the southwestern United States. We have over 36 professional staff and manage numerous large contracts across the US. We are seeking a full-time Regional Senior Biologist/Project Manager to support our Carlsbad, CA office. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (Include but are not limited to): Provide technical oversite for biological projects and fieldwork in California. Work with the CA Regional Operations Manager to prioritize project needs, allocate staff resources, equipment resources and ensure task deliverables are met effectively and on budget. Attend kickoff meetings and maintaining a close working relationship with client project managers Supervise and conduct performance reviews for all staff in California in conjunction with the Regional Operations Manager....

Summary Temporary positions not-to-exceed 1039 regular hours in a service year may be terminated sooner or extended depending on management needs. The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for Acadia National Park is mid April to mid October, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Learn more about this agency Responsibilities Work will consist of removing non-native plants from the park using herbicide as well as with manual and mechanical means as a crew member, data manager, or crew leader. The work requires using global positioning and geographic information system equipment (GPS, GIS) to collect and analyze location data, conduct computer data entry, and records management. Duties also include maintaining the park's native plant nursery and revegetating disturbed areas, and monitoring vegetation using established protocols. Incumbents will obtain a Maine commercial pesticide applicator license, and ensure that all...

Appointment type Temporary - These are temporary appointments. Appointment to these positions will not convey permanent status and will be for a period not-to-exceed 1039 hours in a service year. Few vacancies in the following locations: Denali Park, AK Grand Canyon, AZ Estes Park, CO West Glacier, MT Big Bend National Park, TX Fritch, TX Springdale, UT Luray, VA Moose, WY Yellowstone National Park, WY Summary This announcement has a cut-off date of 02/16/2021. See below for specific details. This is a Public Notice for positions being filled under the Direct Hiring Authority (DHA) for Wildland Fire. Under this recruitment procedure applications will be accepted for each location identified in this Public Notice. To learn more about Direct-Hire Authority, go to:   OPM.GOV Hiring Information - DHA . Learn more about this agency Responsibilities The National...

Come join our team! Located minutes from downtown Washington DC, Prince George's is the  perfect family-friendly community to live, work, and play! We are Prince George's Proud! Located in the heart of the Baltimore/Washington corridor, Prince George’s County borders Washington D.C. and is just 37 miles south of the city of Baltimore. Encompassing almost 500 square miles, with over 900,000 residents Prince George's County has an urban atmosphere that still manages to provide a scenic and peaceful place to live, work, and play. The Department of Environment’s mission is to protect and enhance the natural and built environments of Prince George's County by enforcing all federal, state, and County laws to create a healthy, safe, and aesthetically pleasing environment for all residents and businesses of the County. The Prince George’s County Department of Environment (DOE) is a critical component of the County Executive’s Proud Priority...