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Job Description Are you passionate about making a difference in your community?  Terracon is growing and hiring an Environmental Project Manager in our Las Cruces, NM office! Our Las Cruces office works on exciting projects including Phase 1 and 2 environmental assessment and remediation work.   This position is for an environmental professional who will be responsible for planning, scheduling and coordinating all environmental activities for the Las Cruces office.  The successful candidate will be experienced and will possess the desire to learn all aspects of environmental field work for the Terracon team. This position requires numerous business development efforts including client development meetings, proposals, reports  to support existing clients and project portfolios that serve to expand our service offerings.     T erracon is currently ranked at #30 on the list of the Top 200 engineering firms in the U.S.   If your passion lies in working on projects that help your community, and if you're interested in belonging to an employee-owned organization that allows us to set our course together and benefit when our hard work creates financial success,  then Terracon is your kind of company! We share your passion.   Essential Role and Responsibilities:    Be well versed in subsurface investigations, risk assessments, and remediation technologies; specifically in accordance with RECAP guidelines. Have knowledge of other environmental service areas, which may include environmental compliance audits, environmental site assessments, natural resources, hazardous materials surveys and/or permitting. Due to technical reputation in the industry, identifies potential clients in need of their expertise and in turn sells the services of company to those clients. Participates in the development of marketing strategies and formal presentations of qualifications to clients on various projects in area of expertise. Maintain relationships with various regulatory agencies (federal, state, and local). Louisiana experience is preferred. Manage all aspects of a large scale and complex project. Lead interactions with client and stakeholders to ensure their goals are being considered in execution of the work Design, communicate, and implement a project plan for completing a project. Lead safety efforts including preparation and compliance with approved safety plan Resolve operational problems and minimize delays. Prepare forecasts for expenditures and manages scope, schedule to meet budget. Monitor activities, allocate resources, and assign tasks to ensure targets are met. Requirements:   Bachelor’s degree in technical discipline practices by the Firm including Engineering, Environmental Science or Geology and a minimum of 5+ years’ related experience.  Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 10 years’ related experience. Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history. Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status. Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com

The   Conservation Planning Project Manager   manages innovative planning projects related to open space, trails and parks for urban and rural communities throughout the United States. The Planning and GIS Group (comprised of regional/urban planners and GIS experts) provides an array of services for external partners and field staff in The Trust for Public Land’s 30+ offices. The planning services fit roughly into the following categories:  Greenprinting and conceptual trail planning: long-range, community-based planning, with award-winning Geographic Information Services (GIS) City park system visioning and city park master planning Research: developing case studies; surveying best practices; assessing current conditions; analyzing threats and opportunities; creative funding research; benchmarking or peer city assessments; and conservation tool evaluation Park and park system evaluations Strategic conservation land acquisition planning and program development within The Trust for Public Land Community engagement, workshop and community meeting facilitation Public communications and outreach Essential Functions   Manages Greenprints, development of conceptual trail plans, and other complex conservation/park planning projects.  This includes forming and managing steering committees and stakeholder groups; conducting targeted interviews; overseeing current conditions research; preparing for and facilitating community meetings, supervising development of outreach materials; and overseeing budgets and personnel. Note: Domestic travel is required (up to 20-30%), including overnight stays. Develops surveys and other outreach tools. This includes developing online community surveys and working with outside firms on telephone and mail-based polls. Leads analysis of community input. Coordinates and administers evaluations.  This will include designing park evaluations as well as designing and developing community survey tools for externally-facing planning projects (such as Greenprints, trail plans, and park master planning projects). Supports local community-based teams in completing Greenprint and other project work plans, including scheduling calls, site visits, and internet-based meetings. Frequently facilitates conference calls with remote team members. Conducts research and writing related to new projects and new project potentials.  This includes research and writing about places where The Trust for Public Land is starting projects and investigating places that may be suitable for new projects. May assist in developing materials for donor meetings. Presents planning services to staff across The Trust for Public Land and our partners. Works with marketing team on improving branding around our services and products.  Completes other tasks as needed. Qualifications Candidate must have superior project management, research, writing, and public speaking skills. Must have strong abilities in problem-solving, organization, and analytical thinking. Undergraduate degree required, and advanced degree preferred in a field related to land use, conservation, park and open space, and/or growth management.  Minimum two years’ experience leading complex planning projects (ideally in the land-use realm, and more specifically in park, recreation, conservation and/or open space planning). Education or experience related to urban planning and/or recreation planning a plus Experience designing and conducting evaluations (ranging from program evaluations to field surveys), preferably in the parks and recreation field.  Transferable experience with evaluations in other disciplines is also welcome. Must be able to establish and coordinate partnerships as well as problem-solve for technical and political hurdles. Comfortable facilitating conference calls and conducting telephone interviews. Excellent presentation and facilitation skills with demonstrated ability to develop strategic approaches for stakeholder involvement and meeting facilitation. Experience working with state and local governments, including upper-level agency staff and elected officials. In general, diplomacy and relationship-building are critical for project manager success. Ability to work under pressure, juggle multiple projects, prioritize work effectively, and meet deadlines.   Available for regular travel, including some nights and weekends. Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com

Summary You can make a difference by bringing your unique experience, background and perspective to our work. To find out more about the National Park Service visit  www.nps.gov , and  watch our YouTube video here . The HR Customer Services and Solutions group is currently accepting applications to fill up to two (2) temporary positions at Chaco Cultural National Historic Park.  Appointments made under this announcement are limited to 1039 hours (six months) in a service year and may be terminated at any time. Appointments under this announcement are eligible for rehire and/or extension (when initial appointment is less than 1039 hours) if workload and funding allow. Individuals selected under this vacancy announcement are eligible for rehire in subsequent service years.  Anticipated Entry on Duty: October 2017 Chaco Culture NHP is located in a semi-aird desert steppe environment in the southeast corner of the Colorado Plateau.  The park ranges from 6,000 to 6,800 feet in elevation and encompasses three prominent land forms: (1) the alluvium-filled valley floor of Chaco Canyon, with prominent damage features; (2) expansive cretaceous sandstone mesas, topped by slickrock outcrops and gently rolling hills, and (3) small side canyons (locally known as "(Rincons)" eroded into the sandstone faces adjacent to the main canyon floor.  Chaco Canyon receives 6/5 to 9 inches of precipitation annually. Chaco Culture National Historical Park is very remote, accessed by 13 miles of unpaved road.  Cell phone service is not available and internet access is limited.  Weather extremes can be significant, including daytime summer temperatures that can exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit.  Groceries are available in Bloomfield, Farmington, and Aztec.NM located 60 to 70 miles from the park. This announcement is being advertised under delegated examining procedures and is open to all U.S. citizens. This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate. APPLICANTS WHO DO NOT SUBMIT THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION WILL NOT RECEIVE FULL CONSIDERATION. Learn more about this agency Responsibilities The purpose of this position is to provide resource and visitor protection duties for Chaco Culture National Historical Park.  Rangers are responsible for independently performing law enforcement duties that include detection, investigation, apprehension, detention, and prosecution of violators under provisions of applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations enacted to ensure the protections level of certification that the applicant holds, emergency medical services up to the level of certification.  The applicant holds (EMT preferred, required within one year of hire), search and rescue visitor education, and some resource management related activities.  Work Is accomplished thorough front and back country patrols of park lands by vehicle and foot.  Incumbent works closely with other park operations and staff of the cooperating association and friends group.  Collateral duties of the position may include Radio Program Coordinator, SAR Coordination, or Training Coordinator depending upon experience and interest.  PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  Rigorous field work requires above average physical performance, endurance and superior conditioning.  This includes prolonged standing, walking over uneven ground, and recurring bending, reaching, lifting and carrying of items weighing over 50 pounds and shared lifting and carrying of heavier items, and similar strenuous activities requiring agility and dexterity. Duties often involve working in isolated outdoor environments while exposed to severe weather conditions.   Dangerous persons must be physically confronted, subdued, and apprehended many of whom are known to carry weapons.   There is a high-stress component associated with much of the incumbent's work assignment. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Duties require extended periods of outdoor work and exposure to conditions including temperatures well below freezing to in excess of 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Investigations are conducted on foot, in four-wheel drive vehicles, or other forms of conveyance in remote back country settings. Emergency service and law enforcement work requires entry into hazardous environments, exposure to dangerous persons, animals, and substances, and potential exposure to infectious diseases.  Long periods of surveillance work may be required in cramped or unpleasant locations and under unpleasant conditions.  A wide range of personal protective equipment and clothing is required to be used and work, some of which may be uncomfortable, hot or inconvenient to wear.   Adherence to specific safety procedures and other precautions is required.  Closes 09/21/2017 Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com