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Provide technical and analytical support to staff and clients in developing air permit applications and air compliance strategies and reports for local, state and federal air regulations. Projects would include air permitting and compliance, development of air emissions calculations and inventories, regulatory applicability determinations, BACT and MACT analyses, local, state and NSPS and NESHAP regulatory applicability analyses and compliance strategy development and implementation. The successful candidate will manage projects and tasks.  The ability to work well both independently and within a diverse team and clients is essential. Requirements 5-10 years experience in Air Permitting Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com

Summary These positions are located in Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania NMP, in the Natural Resources Division. 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 Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania NMP is March thru September, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Learn more about this agency Responsibilities Control non-native and invasive plant species and enhance native populations. This includes inventory and assessment, habitat restoration and application of herbicides. Make field observations of plant conditions and provide perliminary determinations on conditions/problems used in planning, protection and migration activities. Conduct routine and recurring resource monitoring programs for monitoring programs for evaluating rare, threatened and endangered species, vegetation communities, ecosystem relationships and public health/safety issues. Participate in revegetation activities such as site preparation, transplanting and seeding. Utilize databases to enter and organize collected field data to prepare reports Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park consists of seven units comprising over 7,000 acres spread over some 145 square miles. At the core of the park are four major battlefields: Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Wilderness, and Spotsylvania Court House. Also included in the park are Salem Church Battlefield (an outlying part of the Chancellorsville Battlefield), Chatham Manor, and Stonewall Jackson Death Site. Historic resources include two 18th century manor houses, a 19th plantation office, a church, and many other lesser buildings, as well as earthworks, roads, and thousands of archival, historic, and archeological objects. Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com

Civil/Environmental Engineer : AH Environmental Consultants is seeking engineers to provide professional environmental engineering services to municipal and federal clients. Requirements : a minimum of 4 years of consulting experience excellent communication skills Candidates with a professional license are highly preferred We expect applicants to be flexible in both type and location of assignments. Representative duties include performing water, wastewater and storm water studies (including desktop modeling) site investigations preparing civil designs and compliance documents (e.g., permit applications, Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans) The vast majority of deliverables are either reports or management plans. Fax resume to (757)873-4952 or send email to jobs@ahenv.com . Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com

Rainforest Trust  seeks a Asia Conservation Manager to assist in developing and managing the Asia-Pacific conservation team and our growing portfolio of conservation projects with partners in the region. Rainforest Trust is a non-profit organization founded in 1988 that partners with conservation organizations across the tropics to protect critical habitat for endangered species. To date, we have saved over 20 million acres of key habitats worldwide. Rainforest Trust is an efficient and effective organization, earning the top 4-star rating from Charity Navigator. Responsibilities: The position will act as the lead for the Asia-Pacific Division, oversee the team and a portfolio of over 30 projects across the region. The position coordinates with other departments within the organization and works closely with the Chief Conservation Officer. This post will require a comprehensive understanding of conservation in Asia, and preferably the Pacific. Undertake Conservation:   Develop and lead the implementation of a strategic approach to the protection of key sites for threatened fauna and flora throughout tropical Asia. Supervise a team:   of officers helping managing a diverse portfolio of protected area projects. Building relationships:   this post requires professional internal and external interaction/ communications, both in person and via phone, Skype and email. Project management:   this position will oversee and track the progress of ongoing projects. Attention to detail is vital. Qualifications and Skills Required: Minimum MSc. in conservation, biology or related subject. Minimum of three years of conservation experience working in Asia and/or the Pacific or a combination of education and experience. Minimum of three years of project management experience of conservation projects; experienced in managing and administering grants, either as a recipient or grantor. Must be authorized to work in the US and willing to work from Rainforest Trust Headquarters. A personal passion for biodiversity conservation and belief in Rainforest Trust’s conservation mission. Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com

Rainforest Trust seeks an experienced conservation professional to lead a team focused on guiding the prioritization of Rainforest Trust’s conservation actions, monitoring Rainforest Trust’s reserve network, and managing Rainforest Trust’s participation in the Key Biodiversity Area partnership.  Rainforest Trust is a non-profit organization founded in 1988 that supports the protection of critical habitat for endangered species through local partnership. This position reports to the Chief Conservation Officer. The Science and Monitoring Director is responsible for: Advance the identification and prioritization of Key Biodiversity Areas to guide Rainforest Trust’s conservation program. Review all applications for SAVES Challenge projects before being considered for funding. Oversee the monitoring of protected areas established by Rainforest Trust. Oversee the development of conservation indicators and metrics. Oversee and advance the publication of research based on Rainforest Trust data. Represent Rainforest Trust on the KBA Committee. Implement a program of engagement in the Red List and Key Biodiversity Area programs, including collaborate with the KBA Technical Working Group to advance the identification, mapping and monitoring of KBAs and support country-level KBA identification. Preferred Qualifications and Skills: Master’s degree in conservation science or related field and 10 years related work experience. Background in conservation planning and monitoring. Experience managing staff to perform various conservation planning and monitoring analyses. Strong analytical and research background. The candidate will work in our central office with 40 staff in Warrenton, Virginia, just 45 minutes west of Washington DC. Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com

The Dominion Power Generation business unit seeks a Senior Environmental Compliance Coordinator or an Environmental Compliance Coordinator (depending on the applicant's qualifications) to support the day-to-day operation of the Greensville County Power Station. The Greensville County Power Station is a new gas fired combined cycle power station in Greensville County, Virginia, with a net generating capacity of approximately 1,600 Megawatts. The Greensville County station is located on US 58 between Lawrenceville and Emporia, Virginia, and not far from beautiful Lake Gaston, a popular vacation, fishing and water recreation site.   The successful candidate wil l: Ensure company compliance with environmental regulations Serve as liaison with external and governmental agencies Coordinate with Operations and Maintenance personnel to ensure site compliance with environmental, chemical safety, waste management, and wildlife management regulations Conduct inspections or assessments to determine compliance, and provide advice and recommendations regarding compliance issues and corrective actions to Operations and Management. Analyze and evaluate data and prepare reports to keep Management apprised of site environmental compliance. Serve as contact with community/local public to resolve complaints or problems. Procure services or materials for the administration and implementation of environmental programs. Coordinate hazardous waste disposal. Provide training to site personnel in the handling of chemicals, waste materials or other requirements. Communicate regulatory interpretations and compliance plans/schedules to station personnel. Evaluate new  permits and develop and coordinate implementation of compliance plans. Perform other duties as requested. The successful candidate must have the ability to work nights/weekends and off-hours call out.  A valid driver's license is required.  Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience This position will be filled as a Sr. Environmental Compliance Coordinator or an Environmental Compliance Coordinator.  Required skills include: Bachelor's Degree with 3 years of directly related experience. Associate's Degree with 5+years of directly related experience A valid driver's license is required  This position will be filled as a Sr. Environmental Compliance Coordinator or an Environmental Compliance Coordinator.  Required skills include : Bachelor's degree with 5+years of directly related experience Associates Degree with 7+years of directly related experience A valid driver's license is required Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities : Knowledge of related environmental regulators and applicable environmental requirements Proven ability to develop, implement and administer complex environmental compliance plans and processes. Excellent communications skills to translate regulatory interpretations of and implement plans for environmental regulation compliance into understandable impacts Operations, Engineering, and  Dominion Environmental. Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to work in a field environment. Ability to manage contract resources. Ability to handle sensitive situations with regulatory agencies, the public, and company personnel at all levels. Excellent organizational and time management skills Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, Power Point, Word) Education Requirements Environmental Compliance Coordinato r Degree of an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education:  Bachelor's Degree with 3 years of directly related experience. Associate's Degree with 5+years of directly related experience  Sr. Environmental Compliance Coordinator Degree of an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education Bachelor's degree with 5+years of directly related experience Associates Degree with 7+years of directly related experience Disciplines preferred:  Environmental Science, Environmental Technology, Science,   Engineering Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com

Job Summary Dominion Energy is seeking an Environmental Consultant.  This position is located in Glen Allen, VA.  The successful candidate should have expertise in reviewing and analyzing complex environmental regulatory requirements that pertain to Clean Air Act (CAA) affecting all Dominion businesses.   Responsibilities to include : •Influence regulatory changes to meet company business needs. •Provide regulatory analysis of proposed and final federal and state regulations and lead or coordinate compliance teams to meet new regulatory requirements. •Represent the company and advocate for its positions with regulators, technical advisory committees, and various industry groups on air quality and climate change issues. •Prepare position papers and/or comments with a technical review on the scientific and regulatory aspects of proposed rules to achieve favorable outcomes. •Effectively communicate complex issues to non-experts by developing executive presentations, guidance documents, alerts, workshops and work practices. Develop uniform company environmental guidance on how to implement programs for compliance with multifaceted environmental regulations.  •Develop and maintain positive and good working relationship with Federal and State agencies. •Provide advice to business groups on best practices for reducing impacts on air quality resources from Dominion Energy projects and operations. •Advocate for and assist with developing guidance and training materials on air and climate change issues. •Provide expert advice on environmental issues pertaining to air and climate change topics to company personnel. •Perform other duties as assigned. Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience •10+ years experience in environmental regulatory policy, including direct experience with air and climate change regulatory programs including but not limited to New Source Review, New Source Performance Standards (NSPS), Risk Management Plan, Title V and state operating permits, National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAPs), ambient air quality standards, regional air quality regulations. •Working knowledge of air quality permitting and compliance processes. •Experience with air and climate change regulations affecting electric power generation and/or natural gas transmission and distribution industry is preferred. •Ability to independently prioritize work activities and meet deadlines. •Working/expert knowledge of environmental regulations and regulatory development processes at the state and federal levels. •Working knowledge of electric and natural gas business unit operations and how changing regulations may impact the business groups. •Ability to manage multiple regulatory actions and other work activities simultaneously. •Cognitive ability to quickly read, process and summarize large volumes of written material. •Ability to write detailed, technically correct, persuasive comments on proposed environmental regulations and guidance. •Excellent public speaking and communication skills. •Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively interface with stakeholders within and outside company in regulatory processes. •Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. •Respectful assertiveness to proactively ensure environmental compliance requirements are met or exceeded by others. •Embraces collaborative problem solving. •Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. •Adaptive to adjusting own actions in relation to others' actions. •Ability to remain professional while delivering high quality reliable environmental services to internal and external customers. Education Requirements Education Level: Degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education: Bachelor , Other Education: Engineering, Science Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com