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Position Description The City of Minneapolis Coordinator's Office of Sustainability is hiring a part-time (up to 29 hours per week), temporary Sustainability Program Aide who will focus on climate change, energy, and other sustainability topics. The Sustainability Program Aide will assist with planning, development and implementation of events, activities, policies, research, engagement and communications for the City of Minneapolis sustainability initiatives. The work is both independent and collaborative in nature. The position will last for at least six but no more than 12 months.  Job Duties and Responsibilities Support planning, scheduling, coordinating and implementing program activities and events Assist with development and drafting of meeting materials and minutes Maintain and draft updates for the Sustainability websites Draft quarterly e-newsletters Support social media and other program communications Assist with primary and secondary research, including  drafting surveys and analyzing collected data, analysis of potential policies, metrics and other related data for Sustainability programs Prepare and make presentations for the program Support community outreach, engagement and communication with program partners Provide staff support for clerical services for the program Other duties as assigned Working Conditions Office setting and regular attendance of meetings and events in the community, occasionally outside of traditional office hours. Availability for occasional nights and weekends, including monthly weeknight advisory committee meetings is necessary. Required Qualifications Education:  High School Diploma or an equivalent Experience:   Two year experience performing duties similar to those described above. May use advanced education, volunteer positions, previous internships and school projects as equivalency for professional work experience. Resume is required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Familiarity with climate change, urban sustainability and/or environmental justice issues Interest in policy Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and ability to present to diverse audiences, specifically racially, ethnically, and socioeconomically diverse communities. Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. An understanding of the concepts of institutional and structural racism and bias. Experience considering the impacts of the work on multiple communities, including communities of color, in technical analysis. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint Closing date and time: 6/3/2018 at 11:59 PM Central Time   Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com Apply early because employers may close the job listing any time.

Summary About the Position:   This position is a Park Ranger for the US Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District at the Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center in Duluth, MN working with the public at an information desk. This position is a temporary position not to exceed one year and one day but could be extended or made permanent without further competition. Position will be filled at the GS-03 or GS-04. Learn more about this agency Responsibilities Work with the public at an information desk Assist in preparing reports, memoranda, and emails Compile and enter data in databases and spreadsheets, performing research on various topics/issues and responding to staff requests Closes 05/29/2018 Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com

Position Description 3M is seeking a EHS Manager for the Chemical Operations of FMRD   located in Maplewood, MN. At 3M, you can apply your talent in bold ways that matter.  Here, you go. Job Summary : The person hired for the position of   EHS Manager   will provide overall coordination and support for improving environmental, health, safety and regulatory compliance and performance within the Chemical Operations of FMRD.  This position requires leading teams to drive continuous improvement activities in safety, coaching of plant safety professionals, representing the division on corporate teams and initiatives, auditing, consulting and providing hands on support in the manufacturing plants. This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military environments to a 3M career. Primary Responsibilities   include but are not limited to the following: Provide EHS direction for the division including plant locations Manage EHS compliance and provide input to corporate audit schedule for the division Develop and own the division EHS plan Lead improvement projects that span across all facilities in the division Develop division plans for longer-term initiatives such as noise reduction, PIV reduction, etc. Define the division path forward to achieve 2025 sustainability goals Track division EHS metrics and trends and provide updates to the DOC Provide coaching to EHS leaders and professionals within the division as needed Partner with the 3M Engineering and EHS organizations on relevant programs and projects Monitor regulatory trends and activities that could have an impact on division facilities or operations Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or higher in a science, engineering, or environmental, health, and safety discipline from an accredited university Minimum five (5) years of Environmental, Health, and Safety experience in manufacturing in a private, public, government or military environment Minimum three (3) years of supervisory or management experience Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in an EHS related field from an accredited university CSP, CIH, ASP and/or QEP certification Experience in developing EHS plans and managing activities to achieve targets and objectives Strong project management skills and ability to set objectives and deliver results Ability to lead, influence and inspire others Strong communication skills (oral, written and presentation) Microsoft Office proficient Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com

Bay West is currently seeking an entry-level Field Geologist who will assist on various activities ranging from small local projects to large federal installations nationwide.  This position reports to the St. Paul Minnesota office location.  Responsibilities: Provide general labor, technical and geological field support on various environmental site assessments; onsite investigations of contaminated soil, sediment and groundwater; construction observation; and preparation of drilling logs, geologic maps, cross-sections and technical reports. Observe drilling and monitoring well installation, classifying soil and bedrock samples, and collect samples for field screening and laboratory analysis. Accurately prepare soil boring logs, hydrographs, groundwater contour maps, field notes, sketches and other documentation of actions undertaken during site investigation and remediation projects. Supervise the correct installation of soil borings, monitoring wells, recovery wells (vapor phase and water) and treatment systems. Oversee the proper excavation of contaminated soil during remediation and construction projects. When not traveling, be available for one week every five weeks to be part of an on-call Emergency Response (ER) team to clean-up hazardous and non-hazardous material spills, loading, unloading, and decontaminating ER equipment in an efficient and accurate manner. Communicate effectively with internal and external customers in a courteous and professional manner. Provide open communication with Team Leader on ways to improve Bay West techniques, operations and functions. Moderate local and national travel for periods up to 3 weeks.   Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Geology Must be eligible to obtain a Professional Geologist License in the future Thorough understanding of current groundwater and soil sampling methods Proficiency using Word and Excel applications Currently have or willing to obtain a 40 Hour HAZWOPER certification Reliable means of transportation on a 24 hour basis Strong interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal Experience supporting multiple projects on deadline while providing excellent customer service Superb problem-solving skills, time-management, and organizational skills Ability to work independently Willingness to champion changes and improvements Preferred: Minimum 1-3 years of related environmental consulting experience including environmental drilling oversight Experience with field equipment such as water quality monitoring instruments, photoionization detectors (PIDs), and Trimble global positioning systems (GPS) units Knowledge of state and federal environmental regulations and laws, including, but not limited to, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) cleanup guidance and United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com