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Job Sustainability Outreach Specialist (Official Job Title: Community Outreach Specialist 31854) :  Educate members of the community and employees in order to encourage behavior change, promote savings and achieve sustainability goals. Support sustainability policies and programs through education and engagement. Serve as a resource for county and community partners on areas of subject matter expertise. Department: UF/IFAS Extension and Sustainability Subject to Passing Substance Screening This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening.  An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment in any class for a period of five years. Duties : Education, Outreach and Engagement Maintain and enhance the Energy Upgrade volunteer program by recruiting new volunteers, organizing training sessions, communicating with volunteers, scheduling classes and upgrade installs, and working with program partners. Engage and maintain relationships with current and future volunteers. Assist with the Partners for Green Places grant project by creating documents, tracking, implementing the communications plan, working with project partners, and other tasks as needed. This grant project is a partnership between numerous organizations that will allow local non-profits to assess and implement energy efficiency measures in their buildings.  Ensure a coordinated approach to community outreach and education including the adoption and implementation of relevant campaigns, prioritization of topics based on community need, promotion of priority messages and strategic engagement tools. Lead planning and implementation efforts for sustainability events and workshops: Workshops, events and meetings: Examples include annual Sustainable Communities Workshop and other educational events and meetings throughout the year on key issues. Tasks include coordination of planning committees, identification of speakers, development of materials, event promotion, and oversight of budget and contracted services. Classes: Create and deliver sustainability training and classes on priority topics, with a particular focus on energy, green building, and sustainable living (e.g. Energy Upgrade Workshops, Green Champion series); engage new and diverse audiences; implement creative education strategies and technologies to achieve education goals. Track and report result of education and outreach efforts according to Department guidance and in a way that will contribute to continuous improvement of programming. Develop and implement outreach programs, events and technical reports related to priority subject areas to foster a community culture of sustainability. Maintain an understanding of the policy and best practices for sustainability elsewhere around the state and country. Assist in development of programs and policy. Communication and Coordination Develop and maintain communication tools for use with various partners such as county and Extension Sustainability websites, Employee Sustainability e-Net site, subject-specific brochures, informative emails and e-newsletters, blogs, social media posts, videos and other material that furthers the sustainability education mission. Showcase success stories both across the community and within the enterprise to highlight completed projects and support the spread of demonstration projects. Maintain regular communication with diverse, strategic community and enterprise partners and provide regular opportunities for networking and engagement with a goal of ensuring a connected and informed sustainability network. Represent county sustainability at community events and speaking engagements. Cultivate critical relationships both internally and externally: cultivate and maintain collaborative relationship with agencies, organizations and business representatives; maintain knowledge of their sustainability priorities and incorporate that into development of new programs; facilitate opportunities to maintain and showcase Sarasota County’s leadership position. Develop and maintain Sarasota County’s reputation and relationship with key agencies and organizations responsible for program demonstrations, funding and collaboration opportunities, and leadership opportunities. Analysis and Consultation Regularly research and maintain working knowledge of best practices in sustainability programs and policy, including green building, energy conservation and other identified subject matter expertise; develop approachable technical reports and otherwise apply that knowledge in application of education goals above. Analyze policy options as necessary: work with County Governmental Relations to evaluate legislative proposals and to inform the community on opportunities and impediments relative to community sustainability through local, state and federal policy. Provide as needed analytic and information services on a range of sustainability related tasks including bench-marking, technology, funding, and networking; Serve as a consultant to internal and external stakeholders in their efforts to improve sustainability and implement innovative practices. Conduct and analyze surveys to determine program impact and metrics. Regularly track and report metrics to show success and evaluate opportunities for improvement. Assist in identifying and pursuing funding and sponsorship sources. Demonstrate ability to manage projects through the planning, organization, monitoring, reporting and control of assigned projects.  Should include development of project plans with tasks, timelines, responsibilities and budgets as well as responsiveness to requests from others in a timely fashion. Minimum Qualifications :  An Associate Degree in Sustainability, Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, Environmental Planning, Communications, Education, Planning or a highly related field to sustainability and two (2) years of sustainability community event/activities planning -OR- Four (4) years of sustainability community event/activities planning.  A valid Driver’s License is required. Preferred Qualifications :  A Bachelor’s Degree in Sustainability, Communications, or Education is preferred with four years of related outreach and education, networking facilitation, event planning and coordination, and policy analysis.  Sustainability-related accreditation preferred, such as LEED GA, LEED AP or International Society of Sustainability Professionals Certificate.  Demonstrated understanding of and connections to the network of sustainability professionals and advocates in Sarasota County is preferred. Job Based Competencies :  Subject matter expertise on sustainability in general and at least two of the following: energy efficiency, renewable energy, alternative transportation, green building, environmentally preferable procurement, toxins, environmental health, social sustainability and equity.  Working knowledge and demonstrated ability to apply innovative educational techniques designed to engage the audience and ensure retention. Work Schedule :  There will be occasional work on evenings and weekends. Sarasota County Government is committed to wellness and successful applicants must be tobacco free for twelve months preceding date of application. Drug Free Work Environment             EOE/AA/ADA  Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com

Your Opportunity You will perform program research, planning and development, permitting, compliance monitoring, inspections/enforcement, and technical support services in relation to biology. You may also be required to write reports, develop plans, and implement steps to move projects toward closure in the most cost effective manner. Your Key Responsibilities Conducting desktop searches for environmental sensitivities Completing biophysical field surveys (soils, wetlands, fish and fish habitat, wildlife, vegetation) Collecting surface water samples Entering and analyzing data for regulatory submissions Supporting environmental regulatory permitting and approval processes Writing reports with the oversight and support of intermediate/senior staff Working independently and in a team environment Managing time and budget for assigned tasks Travel may be required. Candidates will also likely be requested to support other service areas related to environmental assessment and remediation projects. Your Capabilities and Credentials Working understanding of policies and procedures for HSSE, including client-specific training (as required). Working knowledge of field sampling techniques. Must have the willingness to learn new skills while conducting field work in rural wilderness settings and flexibility in undertaking work assignments and work independently for long hours in the field as necessary. Experience/knowledge of hazardous materials as emergency response are desirable. Demonstrates use and understanding of policies and procedures as appropriate to their work. Basic understanding of technical writing skills. Shows initiative in integrating creativity and innovation in all work tasks. Exhibits a strong attention to detail. Conscientious, organized, and disciplined. Open minded and curious; shows an ability to focus on possibilities, not preconceived solutions. Builds and maintains productive professional and personal networking relationships within their technical team and Business Center. Good driving record and valid driver’s license required. Proficient in MS Office applications Knowledge in GIS software is an asset Experience with driving boats, trailers and ATV is an asset Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in Biology, or related field. Minimum of 0-2 years work experience. Co-op / Internship experience preferred. Registered or eligible for professional designation (Biology or R.P.Biology) Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs. This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice. Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best. Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com

Summary This position is part of the R4-Welaka National Fish Hatchery. NOTE: This is a TERM position NTE 13 months. At management's discretion, this appointment may be extended up to the 4-year limit. This TERM position provides eligibility for the incumbent to earn leave and to receive Federal retirement coverage, health insurance, and life insurance. However, TERM appointments do not confer competitive status and do not lead to permanent employment. Learn more about this agency Responsibilities Perform a wide variety of operational projects incorporating diverse technical knowledge of the basic theories and practices related to all phases of fish hatchery production. Assist with feeding fish and overall cleaning and maintenance of aquariums, fish pond culture, pond fertilization, especially with organic meals for zooplankton production. Check plankton production in ponds. Stock fry, fingerling and various warm-water fish species. Monitor pond oxygen levels. Apply herbicides to and drain and harvest ponds. Assist in the study of life history aspects and in propagating freshwater mussels. Collect host fish from mussel streams, survey mussel beds, and perform maintenance of aquaria housing of mussels or host fish. Collection, harvest and inventory of fish. Gather fish production data. Use spreadsheets for data collection and record keeping. Assist with routine maintenance, operation, and general upkeep of hatchery and grounds. Mow flat landscape with riding mowers and tractors, operate weed and line trimmers. Ability to communicate information about Federal fisheries program, and present clear and concise data. Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com

Job Description: The incumbent in this position performs a variety of duties related to the operation, activities and maintenance for the Seminole Tribe of Florida’s Billie Swamp Safari. The individual provides excellent customer service to all patrons, interacts with guests offering cultural, historical and park information; drives/leads airboat and swamp buggy tours through Billie Swamp Safari and scenic locations; conducts interpretive and educational tour and/or animal exhibits/shows and performs general maintenance duties within the park and landscape areas to ensure they preservation, cleanness and safety of all visitors; employees and animals displayed. High school diploma or GED equivalent is required. A minimum of three (3) years working as park attendant in a theme park, zoo or similar field is required. Possession of a valid Florida Driver’s License is required. Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal communication skills. Must have the ability to work flexible schedules including evenings, weekends, special events and holidays. Benefits: The Seminole Tribe of Florida provides a comprehensive benefits package. The Seminole Tribe of Florida is a drug free workplace, drug screening is a requirement of employment.   We exercise Native American preference.   Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com

Job Description : The incumbent in this position performs a variety of duties related to the operation, activities and maintenance for the Seminole Tribe of Florida’s Billie Swamp Safari. The individual provides excellent customer service to all patrons, interacts with guests offering cultural, historical and park information; drives/leads airboat and swamp buggy tours through Billie Swamp Safari and scenic locations; conducts interpretive and educational tour and/or animal exhibits/shows and performs general maintenance duties within the park and landscape areas to ensure they preservation, cleanness and safety of all visitors; employees and animals displayed. High school diploma or GED equivalent is required. A minimum of three (3) years working as park attendant in a theme park, zoo or similar field is required. Possession of a valid Florida Driver’s License is required. Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal communication skills. Must have the ability to work flexible schedules including evenings, weekends, special events and holidays. Benefits: The Seminole Tribe of Florida provides a comprehensive benefits package. The Seminole Tribe of Florida is a drug free workplace, drug screening is a requirement of employment.   We exercise Native American preference.  

Grassroots Campaigns is partnering with some of the best issue groups and charities in the world like Planned Parenthood, the ACLU, Doctors Without Borders, and the Audubon Society to continue to fight for a better United States. To support these organizations, we're running outreach canvasses to connect with people face-to-face about the challenges we still face today.  We’re hiring directors to join our leadership team in existing offices across the country and to open new offices all over the US. We’re looking for people who are ready to roll up their sleeves and build canvass teams of their own, joining the fight in what’s sure to be a decisive year at a pivotal point in our history.    JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :  -  Recruitment: Build a team of 15-50 canvassers by recruiting from within the local community. Identify and interview prospective staff and make hiring decisions.  -  Staff Management: Teach canvassing and fundraising skills. Work with your staff in individual and group settings with a particular eye towards developing leaders. Cultivate a welcoming and motivating atmosphere.  -  Canvassing: Canvass 3-4 times per week to train new and experienced staff in the field and meet personal fundraising requirements.  -  Administration: Carefully track income and expenses. Handle the budget for your office. Process staff payroll. Maintain records for future organizing efforts.    QUALIFICATIONS :  -  You're an excellent communicator with motivational skills, work ethic, and dedication to political change  -  You make a great teammate who can tackle big goals in high-stakes environments with enthusiasm and a sense of humor  -  You're a confident leader with a proven ability to shoulder significant responsibility  -  You're self-directed and able to take initiative  -  Previous field or canvassing experience is a plus, and may qualify you for additional leadership positions    EXPECTATIONS :  -  Two to six weeks of training in an existing canvass office, mastering skills needed to launch your own project.  -  Most of the year, a typical work week runs 50-60 hours, including work on weekends.    LOCATIONS :  Relocation may be required for training. Positions are available in existing offices in cities nationwide. Currently hiring in FL, MA, NY, PA, GA, IL, CO, and Washington, D.C.  Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com

May 16 – July 12, 2019 The  John Marshall  Everglades Internship Program invites qualified undergraduate students to learn all aspects of the Everglades restoration project through this 8-week in-depth Everglades experience. Interns learn all aspects of the Everglades from ecology to policy. They meet and speak with several stakeholders from different components of Everglades restoration in an effort to learn about the inner workings and complications of the project while building a strong contacts network. There are several field trips to natural areas providing hands-on exposure to all parts of the Everglades ecosystem. Additionally, the interns shadow an Everglades Foundation mentor completing   specific projects   and assignments in one of the following categories: Science and Engineering, Policy and Advocacy, Education, and Digital Communications.  2019 John Marshall Everglades Internship Capstone Project Examples: Science Communications Intern (2 openings): 1) Manage the creation of the Science Insider Magazine. The intern manages, edits, and coordinates the projection of this science based magazine used to promote the good work of the Foundation’s science team. An example of last year’s Science Insider can be found here: https://bit.ly/2FqH0J0   2) Creation of educational factsheets. The intern will research facts on endangered species, invasive species, and commonly found species in the Everglades wetlands. S/he will create and design factsheets to be used in informational booklets passed out on tours and other outreach events. Education Intern (1 opening): 1) Develop a multi-tiered approach for delivering Everglades instructional programming to K-12 STEM/STEAM Partners. School-community partnerships are agreements between an organization, and a school or school district to work together to enhance education. The Foundation has partnerships with 20+ schools in Miami-Dade County, where at least four different visits are needed for the partnership: 1) Teacher Training; 2) Classroom Presentation; 3) Science Night; and 4) Other (Special Project/Event). The intern will help enhance this aspect of our program by developing a series of new Everglades related classroom presentations for different grade levels. Policy and Science Digital Communications Intern (1 opening): 1) Create and distribute all John Marshall Everglades Summer Internship promotional pieces. The intern will be charged with documenting through pictures and videos all aspects of the internship program. S/he will write weekly blogs, articles for the monthly newsletter and quarterly Glades Guardian. Additionally, the intern will create a video depicting their internship experience to be promoted on the Foundation’s website. Please click   here   to learn more about the summer 2019 capstone projects. Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com

The primary duties of the Water Resources Engineer would be to analyze and evaluate technical elements of Everglades restoration projects and identify appropriate structural and non-structural elements of projects needed to achieve successful restoration. The Water Resources Engineer will be expected to have advanced knowledge of Everglades hydrology, hydraulics and application of regional scale models. The Water Resources Engineer will be responsible for conducting hydrologic investigations to assess the effects of proposed plans on the Everglades ecosystem and provide recommendations to improve the proposed management actions. The Water Resources Engineer supports The Everglades Foundation staff by providing concise recommendations based on a variety of scientific assessments and hydraulic/hydrologic modeling outputs, while investigating Everglades restoration projects. To learn more about the position, please  click here . To apply, please send cover letter and resume to  mnaja@evergladesfoundation.org . Incomplete applications will not be considered. The Everglades Foundation is looking for a Water Resources Engineer that: has a MS degree with extensive work experience in South Florida in Civil/Environmental Engineering, Hydrology, Water Resources or a closely related discipline. has excellent knowledge of South Florida hydrology and water management. possesses a strong technical expertise in regional scale hydrologic model applications for planning water engineering projects and for managing water resources. A preference will be given to candidates with experience in applying hydrologic models used for Everglades restoration such as the South Florida Water Management Model and South Florida Regional Simulation Model. is capable of analyzing hydrologic engineering data and assessing optimal configuration of structural and non-structural components of projects. is proficient in Unix/Linux operating systems and in programming languages (e.g., FORTRAN, C++, R and Matlab). is interested in performing simulations to assess proposed restoration projects by federal and state agencies and analyze model outputs. has strong analytical skills to solve technical problems and carry out assignments under minimal supervision. has excellent communication skills. Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com

The City of Gainesville is seeking a dynamic and experienced individual who is innovative and forward thinking that will embrace the organization's citizen-centered vision. The community, its elected leaders, and executive leadership team have embraced this vision. The  City of Gainesville's Public Works Department   currently has an opening for a qualified  Sustainability Manager   to join our team to perform managing, planning and providing leadership for the Solid Waste Program, Zero Waste Initiative, Recycling Program, Yard Waste Program and Commercial Waste Program, Development Review (as relates to solid waste management) and Strategic Planning for the solid waste program and the Zero Waste Initiative projects (including planning, development, implementation and analysis). The Sustainability Manager creates strategies to make the workplace greener and is also responsible for communicating and marketing sustainability campaigns to internal and external stakeholders. Will working closely with internal staff, Communications and Marketing, and vendors to educate and inform on the sustainable changes to be implemented and how they will impact the environment and workplace.  This position will be responsible for being the environmental steward for the City's Solid Waste Program and related initiatives. The Sustainability Manager reports to an assigned supervisor.Work in this class is distinguished from higher classes by its emphasis on Solid Waste/Recycling Programs and Zero Waste Initiative and from lower classes by its departmental, managerial responsibility.   Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with major course work in public administration, planning, economics, environmental studies, or related subject,   and   five (5) years of experience in solid waste,   including   two (2) years of experience in a supervisory capacity;   or   any equivalent combination of education and experience. Valid Florida Driver License required. Certification as a Recycling Coordinator by the State of Florida is desired.     Embracing change is the Gainesville way of life. Come join our team as we shift the culture from "No to Yes", "from reactive to proactive," "from policy-oriented to services-oriented", and "from silos to teams". Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com

Six to nine month positions available on a rotating basis The Intern will work with the Conservancy’s highly skilled Environmental Policy Team to research environmental issues and advocate for the Conservancy’s positions on a local, state, and/or federal level. As an environmental policy intern, you will assist with the creation of comment letters, presentations, and handouts. You will sit in on and participate in relevant meetings to help protect Southwest Florida’s land, water, and wildlife as well as conduct public outreach on Conservancy programs and positions. Daily administrative duties will include tracking issues in the media and other office tasks as required. This position is office-based, but also entails offsite meetings. If you thrive in a fast paced, detail oriented environment, we are the team for you! The Estuaries Report Card Intern will have a similar experience to the Natural Resources Intern but will work primarily on updating the Conservancy’s Estuaries Report Card, a snapshot of the health of our regional estuaries in Southwest Florida. Major responsibilities include conducting literature review and evaluating wildlife habitat, water quality, and other ecosystem health indicators. This is a special opportunity for the intern to have his/her work published and gain comprehensive knowledge of Southwest Florida’s water quality issues. Qualifications Strong commitment to the conservation of water, land and wildlife. BS or BA, preferably in environmental policy or the environmental studies. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Working knowledge of spreadsheets and word processing applications. Strong organizational and leadership abilities. Willing to work variable hours and to travel locally as necessary. Must possess a valid driver's license and clean driving record. Ability to work independently under rapidly changing situations and be flexible. Ability to work well with and appreciate your co-workers is a must. GIS experience preferred Benefits Interns will leave this experience with a better understanding of the government’s legislative and regulatory processes as well as deeper insight into the politics behind policy. Successful interns will become more skilled at the tasks assigned to full-time policy professionals and build lasting professional connections with the Conservancy Team. Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com