PASE Corps
Hampton Roads, Virginia, USA
PASE Corps is solving the chronic problem of job seekers needing a job to get experience and employers who want candidates that have experience. Description: Environmental Associates become part of PASE Corps and build their resume by: Participating in weekly advanced environmental training sessions that are based on skills employers told us were the most important or often missing in resumes and experience that they wished more candidates would have -- based on nationwide environmental employer surveys. Researching technical and environmental policy issues one week and then teaching them next week. Much of the Summer 2018 and Fall 2018 advanced training sessions will focus on the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and associated laws and regulations such as Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act. You will also gain experience researching and preparing proposals for grants, cooperative agreements, and environmental contracts -- environmental employers seek technical staff that can also write proposals and win work! You will need to adapt, research, and train on other skills that environmental employers introduce to us during the semester -- for example, Brownfields, climate change planning, ISO 14001 EMS, and other environmental compliance laws, regulations, and skills. Limited to 15 participants for Summer 2018 session. Two-hour training sessions on Mondays at TNCC in Hampton, VA. Start date: July 9.
Additional training sessions may be added based on employer/partner's needs. Some Associates may be selected to work on short-term projects for our Partners (municipalities, government agencies, consultants, and nonprofit environmental organizations). Others may be placed in internships on-site with our Partners. Ultimate goal is placing PASE Corps Environmental Associates in rewarding entry-level environmental sustainability careers. Qualifications : At least two years of college, bachelor's degree or higher preferred. Preference for candidates who have college education in environmental-related degree programs. Ability to research environmental topics one week and teach them at the following week's session. Don't worry--everyone has to do it. Your're building experience, knowledge and your resume. Availability to work on short-term environmental projects for our partners/employers. PASE Corps Environmental Associates are not stuck in the Catch-22 trap of: The job requires experienced people, but I need that job to get experience. They are passionate about sharpening their skills and abilities and building their resume for a career that makes a difference. To Apply: Attach your resume and describe your career goals and action plan. See PASEcorps.org for more information. PASE Corps is an EEO
Jun 04, 2018
Internship- Unpaid
PASE Corps is solving the chronic problem of job seekers needing a job to get experience and employers who want candidates that have experience. Description: Environmental Associates become part of PASE Corps and build their resume by: Participating in weekly advanced environmental training sessions that are based on skills employers told us were the most important or often missing in resumes and experience that they wished more candidates would have -- based on nationwide environmental employer surveys. Researching technical and environmental policy issues one week and then teaching them next week. Much of the Summer 2018 and Fall 2018 advanced training sessions will focus on the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and associated laws and regulations such as Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act. You will also gain experience researching and preparing proposals for grants, cooperative agreements, and environmental contracts -- environmental employers seek technical staff that can also write proposals and win work! You will need to adapt, research, and train on other skills that environmental employers introduce to us during the semester -- for example, Brownfields, climate change planning, ISO 14001 EMS, and other environmental compliance laws, regulations, and skills. Limited to 15 participants for Summer 2018 session. Two-hour training sessions on Mondays at TNCC in Hampton, VA. Start date: July 9.
Additional training sessions may be added based on employer/partner's needs. Some Associates may be selected to work on short-term projects for our Partners (municipalities, government agencies, consultants, and nonprofit environmental organizations). Others may be placed in internships on-site with our Partners. Ultimate goal is placing PASE Corps Environmental Associates in rewarding entry-level environmental sustainability careers. Qualifications : At least two years of college, bachelor's degree or higher preferred. Preference for candidates who have college education in environmental-related degree programs. Ability to research environmental topics one week and teach them at the following week's session. Don't worry--everyone has to do it. Your're building experience, knowledge and your resume. Availability to work on short-term environmental projects for our partners/employers. PASE Corps Environmental Associates are not stuck in the Catch-22 trap of: The job requires experienced people, but I need that job to get experience. They are passionate about sharpening their skills and abilities and building their resume for a career that makes a difference. To Apply: Attach your resume and describe your career goals and action plan. See PASEcorps.org for more information. PASE Corps is an EEO
AECOM
Richmond, VA, USA
Job Summary
AECOM is actively seeking an experienced, creative, highly talented Natural Resources Specialist for immediate employment. The primary work location is Richmond, Virginia, but with 20 offices throughout DC Metro, Virginia, Maryland, and West Virginia, we will consider excellent candidates interested in our other office locations.
As one of the largest engineering, construction, and technical services firms on the planet, AECOM's more than 87,500 employees apply their talent and initiative on projects that reshape and improve the world's infrastructure, manage and modernize vital industries, improve the environment, and serve Government agencies in a variety of roles. Our DC Metro-Southeast Region is a center of excellence for a variety of environmental assessment, investigation, and survey services to Federal, State, and local government agencies; Fortune 500 corporations; and many manufacturing and commercial clients
AECOM is growing the Impact Assessment & Permitting Department in DC Metro. The department focuses on environmental impact assessment, regulatory compliance, natural resources management, cultural resources management, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance, and environmental permitting. The ideal candidate for this position will have experience conducting natural resources related field surveys and assessments and preparing natural resources management plans, and other environmental permitting and compliance documentation. The qualified candidate will be able to demonstrate at least 2 years of progressively responsible work in providing these services.
The successful applicant will join a network of existing AECOM NEPA and Impact Assessment & Permitting specialists across the US, and will have the resources of more than 3,500 regional staff available to assist in project delivery
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
Performs consulting projects to scope, schedule, and budget
Prepares high-quality technical documents and reports in compliance with NEPA and related laws, guidance, and regulations for Federal agencies, civilian agencies, and commerical customers
Coordinates, manages, and directs project field and data collection efforts (e.g., natural resources, wetlands, environmental permitting and compliance)
Performs client visits and field activities that require work outside the office and overnight travel
Serves as a mentor to junior staff
Performs Deputy project management and proposal management activities, and participates in business development initiatives
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, biology, ecology, natural resources, wetlands management, planning, or an earth science-related field
2+ years of work experience in related field, preferably environmental consulting
Specific and established experience in providing natural resources and other environmental consulting services in multiple locations
High degree of self-motivation and the ability to work independently with limited supervision, as well as in a collaborative team environment
Demonstrated ability to manage projects and teams to scope, schedule, and budget
Excellent communication skills, including both oral and written (writing sample requested)
Solid report writing and organizational skills
Strong working knowledge of word-processing and integrated software applications, including MS Word, Excel, and Power Point
Organizational management skills and ability to perform detail-oriented work are required. Position requires field work and candidate must be able to travel
Self-motivated, driven, and hard working
Experience working in a fast-paced consulting environment
Strong experience with Natural Resources Management, Environmental Permitting/Compliance, and NEPA
Excellent and relevant references
Due to the nature of this work, U.S. citizenship is required
Preferred Qualifications
5+ years of experience
US Army Corps of Engineers approved Wetland Delineation Training/Certification
Experience leading wetland and waterways delineations
Erosion & Sediment Control (ESC) and/or Stormwater Management (SWM) inspector certifications
Experience with wetlands and waterways permitting (e.g., Clean Water Act Section 404/401 permitting)
Experience conducting biological inventory surveys
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Job Summary
AECOM is actively seeking an experienced, creative, highly talented Natural Resources Specialist for immediate employment. The primary work location is Richmond, Virginia, but with 20 offices throughout DC Metro, Virginia, Maryland, and West Virginia, we will consider excellent candidates interested in our other office locations.
As one of the largest engineering, construction, and technical services firms on the planet, AECOM's more than 87,500 employees apply their talent and initiative on projects that reshape and improve the world's infrastructure, manage and modernize vital industries, improve the environment, and serve Government agencies in a variety of roles. Our DC Metro-Southeast Region is a center of excellence for a variety of environmental assessment, investigation, and survey services to Federal, State, and local government agencies; Fortune 500 corporations; and many manufacturing and commercial clients
AECOM is growing the Impact Assessment & Permitting Department in DC Metro. The department focuses on environmental impact assessment, regulatory compliance, natural resources management, cultural resources management, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance, and environmental permitting. The ideal candidate for this position will have experience conducting natural resources related field surveys and assessments and preparing natural resources management plans, and other environmental permitting and compliance documentation. The qualified candidate will be able to demonstrate at least 2 years of progressively responsible work in providing these services.
The successful applicant will join a network of existing AECOM NEPA and Impact Assessment & Permitting specialists across the US, and will have the resources of more than 3,500 regional staff available to assist in project delivery
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
Performs consulting projects to scope, schedule, and budget
Prepares high-quality technical documents and reports in compliance with NEPA and related laws, guidance, and regulations for Federal agencies, civilian agencies, and commerical customers
Coordinates, manages, and directs project field and data collection efforts (e.g., natural resources, wetlands, environmental permitting and compliance)
Performs client visits and field activities that require work outside the office and overnight travel
Serves as a mentor to junior staff
Performs Deputy project management and proposal management activities, and participates in business development initiatives
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, biology, ecology, natural resources, wetlands management, planning, or an earth science-related field
2+ years of work experience in related field, preferably environmental consulting
Specific and established experience in providing natural resources and other environmental consulting services in multiple locations
High degree of self-motivation and the ability to work independently with limited supervision, as well as in a collaborative team environment
Demonstrated ability to manage projects and teams to scope, schedule, and budget
Excellent communication skills, including both oral and written (writing sample requested)
Solid report writing and organizational skills
Strong working knowledge of word-processing and integrated software applications, including MS Word, Excel, and Power Point
Organizational management skills and ability to perform detail-oriented work are required. Position requires field work and candidate must be able to travel
Self-motivated, driven, and hard working
Experience working in a fast-paced consulting environment
Strong experience with Natural Resources Management, Environmental Permitting/Compliance, and NEPA
Excellent and relevant references
Due to the nature of this work, U.S. citizenship is required
Preferred Qualifications
5+ years of experience
US Army Corps of Engineers approved Wetland Delineation Training/Certification
Experience leading wetland and waterways delineations
Erosion & Sediment Control (ESC) and/or Stormwater Management (SWM) inspector certifications
Experience with wetlands and waterways permitting (e.g., Clean Water Act Section 404/401 permitting)
Experience conducting biological inventory surveys
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ICF International
Fairfax, VA, USA
ICF is seeking an Entry-level Environmental Planner to support our Fairfax, VA office. The Fairfax office works across many of ICF’s practice areas, including the resource management, energy, transportation, and water. Our Fairfax office prepares Environmental Impact Statements and Environmental Impact Assessments for complex and often controversial projects nationwide and abroad, including energy, transportation, and other infrastructure projects and regulatory programs. We manage environmental review processes that include consultation with regulatory agencies; public involvement; analysis of environmental, cultural, safety, socio-economic, and other impacts, and specification of measures to mitigate adverse impacts. Our clients include numerous federal, state, and international agencies and private companies.
Job Description
To support our growth, ICF is seeking an entry-level Research Assistant to support on a wide range of environmental compliance projects. In this role, you will contribute to the development of innovative, accurate, timely, and high-quality products and services, typically working on multiple projects with all levels of staff. The Research Assistants at ICF have an opportunity to apply their academic knowledge, gain exposure to major projects, and interact with experts and clients in the field, while building content knowledge and consulting skills. In addition to technical support, this individual will support some general office tasks as well as support senior business development staff with proposals and research.
Key Responsibilities
Collecting, entering, and analyzing data
Reviewing literature
Solving quantitative and qualitative problems
Drafting reports and contributing to proposals
Qualifications:
1-year experience preferred, but not required
Bachelor’s Degree, in natural or physical science, environmental management, public policy, economics, or related subjects
Strong analytical and organizational skills and excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to prioritize and multi-task, and the ability to work under strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Professional Skills
Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills
Strong quantitative skills and problem-solving capabilities
Team player with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency in MS Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel)
ICF International offers an excellent benefits package, an award winning talent development program, and fosters a highly skilled, energized and empowered workforce. To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.
ICF offers an excellent benefits package, an award winning talent development program, and fosters a highly skilled, energized and empowered workforce.
ICF is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. (EOE – Minorities/Females/ Protected Veterans Status/Disability Status/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity)
Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com
ICF is seeking an Entry-level Environmental Planner to support our Fairfax, VA office. The Fairfax office works across many of ICF’s practice areas, including the resource management, energy, transportation, and water. Our Fairfax office prepares Environmental Impact Statements and Environmental Impact Assessments for complex and often controversial projects nationwide and abroad, including energy, transportation, and other infrastructure projects and regulatory programs. We manage environmental review processes that include consultation with regulatory agencies; public involvement; analysis of environmental, cultural, safety, socio-economic, and other impacts, and specification of measures to mitigate adverse impacts. Our clients include numerous federal, state, and international agencies and private companies.
Job Description
To support our growth, ICF is seeking an entry-level Research Assistant to support on a wide range of environmental compliance projects. In this role, you will contribute to the development of innovative, accurate, timely, and high-quality products and services, typically working on multiple projects with all levels of staff. The Research Assistants at ICF have an opportunity to apply their academic knowledge, gain exposure to major projects, and interact with experts and clients in the field, while building content knowledge and consulting skills. In addition to technical support, this individual will support some general office tasks as well as support senior business development staff with proposals and research.
Key Responsibilities
Collecting, entering, and analyzing data
Reviewing literature
Solving quantitative and qualitative problems
Drafting reports and contributing to proposals
Qualifications:
1-year experience preferred, but not required
Bachelor’s Degree, in natural or physical science, environmental management, public policy, economics, or related subjects
Strong analytical and organizational skills and excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to prioritize and multi-task, and the ability to work under strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Professional Skills
Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills
Strong quantitative skills and problem-solving capabilities
Team player with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency in MS Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel)
ICF International offers an excellent benefits package, an award winning talent development program, and fosters a highly skilled, energized and empowered workforce. To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.
ICF offers an excellent benefits package, an award winning talent development program, and fosters a highly skilled, energized and empowered workforce.
ICF is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. (EOE – Minorities/Females/ Protected Veterans Status/Disability Status/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity)
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