Job Opportunities

March 2008 Job Opportunities

Environmental Educator - NC

Environmental Educator
Core Sound Waterfowl Museum & Heritage Center
www.coresound.com
Harkers Island, NC

Environmental Educator position, starting part-time, growing to full-time within the next 6 -12 months.

Description of Work: This position serves as an Environmental Science Educator for the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum & Heritage Center, located in Harkers Island adjacent to the Cape Lookout National Seashore headquarters. Reporting directly to the Director, this position is responsible for developing, presenting and evaluating educational programs to the public, school groups, tour groups and others. An appreciation for role of natural resources in the cultural traditions of the Core Sound Region is important. This position will work closely with the Museum director and community resources / collections staff to lead in the development and implementation of environmental education programs and exhibits based at the museum, assist in training volunteers, conduct long-range planning and promote the museum’s success. Evening, weekend and holiday work is sometimes required.

Preferred experience: Graduation from a four-year college or university with course work emphasis in wildlife management, environmental education, biology or related science field and one years’ experience in wildlife management, teaching or related work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Prior experience working with the public, teaching students of all ages and teaching in a nature center, museum, public school, or similar facility. Strong knowledge of and ability to teach about the flora and fauna of Core Sound ecosystems.

NC EE certification and First Aid / CPR certification preferred. Prior experience in educational program design and assembly. Grant writing experience a plus. Proficient in computer skills, and research and organization.

Applicants should submit a resume on or before April 12 (including references) to:

Core Sound Waterfowl Museum & Heritage Center
PO Box 556
1785 Island Road
Harkers Island, NC 28531

or fax 252.728.1742 or

via email (preferred) to museum@coresound.com

Natural Resources Environmental Scientist - MD

Entry-Level Environmental Scientist
RK&K (www.rkk.com)
Baltimore, MD

RK&K is a leading Mid-Atlantic transportation engineering, planning and environmental consulting firm with over 600 employees serving both public and private clients. We are looking for an entry-level environmental scientist to join the Natural Resources Group in our Baltimore headquarters. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a growing discipline within a growing firm.

Candidates must be extremely motivated, and committed to a consultant career track with project management responsibilities. Excellent communication skills are required, both written and verbal.

Candidates with internship and/or other related work experience will be given priority. Experience on linear projects in Maryland, Delaware and Virginia a plus. Forest stand delineation, wetland mitigation design, stream assessment, and ecological monitoring also a plus.

The role will include a mix of field and office time, wetlands and forest assessments, document review, client interaction, agency coordination, report-writing, state and federal permitting, and management of others.

Minimum Requirements:

* Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or equivalent (Master's preferred)

* Undergraduate curriculum that emphasizes ecology, botany, and other natural resources disciplines

* Accomplished time management and communication skills

* Team orientation

RK&K offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental and a 401(k) plan with company match.
Please send resumes to Troy Gwin tgwin@rkk.com EOE

Corals Specialist - FL

Corals Specialist
Sarasota, FL
www.environmentaldefense.org

With world attention focused on both the environment and the economy, Environmental Defense is where policymakers and business leaders turn for win-win solutions. This leading green group, founded in 1967 as the Environmental Defense Fund, has tripled in size over the past decade by focusing on strong science, uncommon partnerships and market-based approaches. You can be part of a vibrant workplace that welcomes diverse perspectives, talents and contributions, where innovation and a focus on results are a way of life. With programs from Boston to Beijing, Environmental Defense is the only environmental group to receive an A rating from Wired magazine.

Background:

Environmental Defense seeks a Coral Specialist for its Oceans Program. The Oceans program works to find constructive solutions to the most critical problems threatening the world's marine environments. At the national and regional levels, our team of scientists, attorneys and economists are tackling land-based sources of ocean pollution and working with fishermen to establish fair and sensible limits on their catch that will allow fisheries to recover. We are also working to create marine protected areas, where the rich diversity of sea life can thrive relatively undisturbed. Our Oceans Program focuses on safeguarding marine ecosystems and fisheries in the North and South Atlantic, the Gulf of Mexico, the Pacific and the Caribbean.

Overall Function:

The Coral Specialist, based in the Sarasota, FL office, will be member of Environmental Defense’s Oceans Program working in a multi-disciplinary setting to formulate and implement strategies to advance conservation practices and policies with respect to the trade of corals and coral products. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of achieving results by understanding key drivers, developing a strong rationale, and executing strategies to achieve results to solve complex environmental problems. The job requires working closely with the Oceans Program’s National Policy Director and with a variety of concerned parties, including state government, private industry, grassroots organizations, and others to achieve measurable environmental results.

Primary Responsibilities:

o Develop a deep understanding of the environmental and economic impacts associated with the trade of coral reef species.
o Work with market experts within the Oceans Program and with external partners to develop policy, economic, and science-based solutions for addressing impacts of coral trade.
o Lead the development and implementation of robust and effective policy and communications strategies in key states to transform the coral trade through improved policies.
o Manage and coordinate outreach and education efforts and key partnerships.
o Develop and cultivate strategic coalitions and other relationships vital to the success of the project.
o Conduct outreach and education to federal and state lawmakers, businesses, and other concerned parties.
o Monitor ongoing activities related to coral reef conservation; track news and information related to the coral trade; communicate key events to other Environmental
Defense staff; help decide in which activities to actively participate; and identify new strategic opportunities.
o Represent Environmental Defense at meetings, public events, and with the media.

Qualifications:

o Bachelor’s degree required (advance degree preferred) in environmental studies, natural resources management, communications, politics or other related field.
o Minimum five years relevant work experience in the environmental, political, communications, or related field.
o Demonstrated leadership and success in developing and implementing strategic policy campaigns to achieve desired outcomes.
o Must be familiar with conservation issues related to coral reef ecosystems.
o Possess strong organizational and people skills, be a self-starter, but able to work closely with Directors and other staff.
o Must have excellent written and public communications skills, experience working with the media, good computer skills, and the ability to work independently.
o Willingness to travel.

Location: Sarasota, Florida

Salary: Commensurate with experience.

Interested applicants should forward their cover letter, resume and salary requirements to:

Cheryl Pickard, PHR
HR Generalist
Environmental Defense
1875 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20009

jobs@environmentaldefense.org

Environmental Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities and the physically-challenged are encouraged to apply.

Watershed Planner - Environmental Analyst - MD

Watershed Planner / Environmental Analyst
Versar, Inc. (www.esm.versar.com)
Colubmia, MD

Versar, Inc. in Columbia, MD, is seeking to diversify and grow its watershed assessment, planning, and restoration business with expanded expertise in watershed planning, analysis, and project management. Strong candidates will have technical as well as management experience in conducting assessments using field, GIS, and modeling approaches, and developing watershed management and restoration plans.

Work will include projects in the following areas: assessment of watershed features affecting stream water quality/quantity and ecological status; geomorphic assessments of stream channels to evaluate impacts of watershed urbanization; development of innovative stormwater management and stream restoration solutions, including low-impact development; hydraulic/hydrologic and water quality models (e.g., HEC-RAS, TR-20/55, SWMM); and other data analysis, interpretation, and reporting skills (including advanced GIS analysis and tool development) to meet client needs.

For a full description of the position, qualifications sought, and application instructions, please see our website:

http://www.esm.versar.com/esm/careers.htm

Please contact Joseph Steinbacher at JSteinbacher@Versar.com if interested

Lead Naturalist - Fripp Island

Fripp Island (south of Charleston - www.frippislandresort.com) is seeking a lead naturalist to live and work on the island:

Head Naturalist

- Oversee nature center
- Oversee deer project
- Hire, Train, Supervise interns (about 5)
- Work closely with Camp Director for programs (crab day, turtle day,…)

Looking for someone with a 4 yr degree

Contact Luis Turner if interested

(843) 838-1517 work

(843) 263-0977 cell

Director, Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education - KY

Executive Director, Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education
www.aashe.org
Lexington, KY

AASHE, the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education, has initiated an Executive Director search. The job posting is as follows:

Executive Director

Description

Responsible for the leadership and management of a rapidly growing, North American higher education association, including day-to-day operations, fundraising, communications, and programs. The Executive Director will report to the Board of Directors of AASHE, and will work with six full time staff plus student interns. The office is currently located in Lexington, KY with additional staff in Portland, Oregon, Berkeley, CA and Durham, NC.

Desired Qualifications

*          Visionary leader who can inspire university communities to excellence in sustainability
*          Knowledge of current trends in sustainability
*          Previous leadership role in a growing, multi-dimensional nonprofit organization.
*          Experience working with and reporting to a Board of Directors
*          Ability to oversee and manage all aspects of a nonprofit organization.
*          Management experience, preferably in education, organizational development, sustainability, public health, and/or social justice.
*          Proven track record in fundraising and membership recruitment.
*          Demonstrated experience in finance and budgeting
*          Experience in developing strong, effective education and training programs.
*          Working knowledge of the dynamics of higher education institutions.
*          Excellent written communication skills and facility in use of the internet.
*          Ability to work with staff, volunteers, and board members in offsite locations.
*          Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build collaborative and collegial relationships among staff, board and council, and external partners.
*          Advanced degree or equivalent experience.

We welcome and invite nominations and applications. All inquiries will be kept confidential. All nominees will be invited to apply. Applicants should submit a Letter of Interest (1-2 pages) including salary requirements and a Resume (1-2 pages) including complete employment history and three references. The letter should include three specific reasons that the individual is qualified for the position. Email both as Word attachments to: Chair, ED Search Committee, to a confidential e-mail account at aashesearch@plu.edu. Nominations and applications will be acknowledged promptly. Review of applications begins in mid-March and will continue until the new executive director is selected. Starting date and salary is negotiable.

Ecohydrology Technicians - VA

Ecohydrology Technicians
US Geological Survey
Reston, VA

Jud Harvey and Greg Noe are hiring up to two full-time, non-permanent technicians to work on our research projects in the National Research Program of the U.S. Geological Survey in Reston, Virginia. Our research has the goal of improving scientific understanding of water quality in streams, wetlands and floodplains as affected by hydrological transport processes in flowing surface water and ground water, biogeochemical reactions, and plant and microbial ecology. The jobs are based in Reston, Virginia, with field work in several areas of the U.S., including the Florida Everglades, the Lake Pontchartrain basin in Louisiana, Maple Creek asin in Nebraska, and a variety of sites within the Chesapeake Bay watershed in Virginia and Maryland. Scientific knowledge gained from field sampling, chemical and physical analyses, and statistical and modeling analyses are considered essential to successful restoration of these aquatic ecosystems. More information on our research is available at:

http://water.usgs.gov/nrp/jharvey/index.html

Primary duties involve a spectrum of tasks encompassing field data collection, laboratory analysis of the chemical composition of natural waters and sediments, database tasks such as entering, transferring, and checking, summarizing, and preparing of data for quantitative analysis, analyzing and interpreting data using a variety of statistical and mathematical models, preparing publication-quality graphics and tables, preparing presentation materials for international scientific meetings, and drafting text for reports and publications in scientific journals.

One technician will focus on chemical analyses including use of a segmented flow autoanalyzer, CHN elemental analyzer, ion chromatograph, and ICP-OES. The other technician will focus on automating the collection of data from hydrological field instrumentation and analyzing large data sets using a variety of software and modeling tools. Appropriate training is necessary and prior experience is highly desirable.

Successful applicants will be hired as non-permanent USGS Research Associates through a contracting agency (such as ETI Professionals Inc.). Salary will be commensurate with experience and will include health, vacation, and sick leave benefits. Applicants must be recent graduates. Please submit a cover letter, resume, and names of two references to Greg Noe (gnoe@usgs.gov) and Jud Harvey (jwharvey@usgs.gov). Review of applications will begin on March 23rd 2008.

Sustainability Coordinator - NC

Sustainability Coordinator
Meredith College
Location: North Carolina

Meredith College

Meredith College is an independent private women's college offering a comprehensive education with an emphasis on an innovative liberal arts curriculum. Total student enrollment is approximately 2,200 with 575 full time faculty and staff. Meredith College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Meredith is situated on a 225-acre campus in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Sustainability Coordinator:

The Sustainability Coordinator serves as a facilitator in the College's move towards sustainability. The Sustainability Coordinator understands the role of the student body within the Meredith community, provides opportunities to mobilize student involvement in the growth and development of the campus, develops and promotes sustainability programs which increase environmental awareness and facilitate environmental literacy among the College community, and is the primary contact with the external community about issues and advances in sustainable practices at Meredith College.

The Sustainability Coordinator works with the Meredith faculty to integrate sustainability initiatives and practices into the curriculum, leads the development of a campus sustainability committee and assists in the implementation of a comprehensive sustainability plan for the College. The Coordinator also provides training and guidance to the Meredith community and assists all College departments with the development of sustainability plans and specific resource conservation strategies as appropriate and identifies outside funding opportunities for the development and implementation of sustainability projects and programs.

Qualifications & Compensation:

The Sustainability Coordinator position requires a bachelor's degree in a related field, and a master's degree is preferred. The candidate must possess strong communication and interpersonal skills and have prior work experience higher education. The preferred candidate will have training and experience in higher education resource conservation and sustainability practices and a passion for the concept of sustainability. Meredith College offers a competitive salary and benefits package and the annual salary for the Sustainability Coordinator will be commensurate with education and experience.

Application:

Please complete the online application at http://www.meredith.edu/humres/recruitpage.htm and attach a cover letter and resume. The position has an anticipated start date of July 1, 2008. The College is committed to diversity and encourages applications and nominations of all qualified individuals. Further information about Meredith College can be found at http://www.meredith.edu/

SUMMER JOBS: Employment with the EPA

SUBJECT: EPA Summer Opportunities for Students Website

FROM: Kenneth T. Venuto, Director
Office of Human Resources

TO: All EPA Employees

I am pleased to inform you that the EPA Summer Opportunities Website is now up and running. The site provides a central Web portal through which students may enter to learn about EPA offices and summer employment opportunities. Having a central portal makes it easier for students to find information about specific areas in which they would like to work. They also will be able to submit a job application directly to the EPA location that has a vacancy.

The EPA Jobs Website Is located at: http://www.epa.gov/careers. The direct link to the Summer Student Employment Opportunities Website is http://www.epa.gov/ohr/student. The Summer Student Employment Opportunities Website will be available until May 28, 2008. The Office of Human Resources will provide supporting services by maintaining the Website, collecting applicant and hiring data, and evaluating the process at the end of each summer. The EPA Summer Opportunities for Students Website is a hiring tool that will be useful for students looking for summer work and for EPA offices that have summer vacancies to fill.

If you have any questions about our summer hiring program, please call JoAnn Brant at (202) 564-0375.

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