May 2006 Job Opportunities
Marine
and Coastal Resources Management - DC (Closing Date: May
31, 2006)
Extension
Educator-in-Residence - CT
Geographic
Information Systems Intern - CA (Closing Date: May 12,
2006)
Sea
Turtle Educators - FL
Sea
Grant Marine Advisory Program - AK
Irvine
Ranch Land Reserve Trust - CA
The
Nature Conservancy - USVI (Closing Date: May 31, 2006)
Invasive
Plant Control - Eastern US
GIS
Intern - MA
Environmental
Manager- MA |
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Marine
and Coastal Resources Management - DC (Closing Date: May 31,
2006)
From:
Gene Buck [mailto:GBUCK@crs.loc.gov]
Colleagues:
In
anticipation of my retirement in 5 or so years, CRS has posted
a position opening in "marine and coastal resources management."
The individual hired under this posting will work on policy
analysis for the U.S. Congress with me until I retire. Ideally,
CRS would like to hire someone mid-career, late 30s-early
40s, who would be able to stay in the position for 20 +/-
years. The position can be found on CRS's employment page,
under Environmental and Natural Resources Policy, at:
http://www.loc.gov/crsinfo/
This
page also has links to background about CRS, etc. Closing
date on this posting in May 31, 2006. Please pass this along
to whomever might be interested.
I'd
be glad to answer any questions about CRS or this position
... just drop me an e-mail.
Gene
Buck, Specialist in Natural Resources Policy
Congressional Research Service
gbuck@crs.loc.gov |
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| Extension
Educator-in-Residence - CT POSITION
ANNOUNCEMENT
POSITION:
Assistant Extension Educator-in-Residence, Coastal Habitat
Quality
Department of Extension
Connecticut Sea Grant College Program
University of Connecticut
LOCATION:
Avery Point Regional Campus, Groton, CT
POSITION
DESCRIPTION
The
successful candidate for this position will develop and conduct
Extension outreach education programs on coastal habitat quality,
primarily for decision makers in Connecticut's coastal communities.
The Extension educator will be a member of the Connecticut
Sea Grant College Program, and a faculty member in the Department
of Extension. The Sea Grant Program is a national partnership
between the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
(NOAA) and the nation's universities. He/she will be an integral
member of the Nonpoint Education for Municipal Officials (NEMO)
program team, a collaboration between Sea Grant and the Department
of Extension. For more information, refer to www.seagrant.uconn.edu/
and http://nemo.uconn.edu.
Duties
include: Develop and implement Extension programs to provide
information, education, and technical assistance to coastal
communities and other decision makers on the impacts of land
use on coastal habitat areas, including riparian buffers.
This work will include, but is not limited to: developing
research results into Extension education programs and materials
for land use decision makers and other audiences, including
workshops (formal and informal), publications, and web information;
evaluation of programs; and writing of grant proposals. As
part of the Sea Grant team, the successful candidate will
work closely with other University faculty and staff members
to integrate new habitat programs with others in Connecticut
and nearby states. As part of the NEMO team, the Extension
educator will work in concert with the CT NEMO Director and
others to expand NEMO educational offerings in coastal areas,
making particular use of recent land cover and invasive species
research results generated by the UConn Center for Land Use
Education and Research (CLEAR).
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
An earned Master's degree and minimum of two years of experience
in a field related to coastal habitat ecology, land use planning,
or natural resource management. Demonstrated superior communication
skills, including public speaking and writing of educational
materials. Ability to work as an integral member of a diverse
project team, but must also work well independently. Willingness
to travel and to work evenings, as needed.
Desired:
Experience working with local land use officials on natural
resource issues, particularly habitat or water resource issues.
Experience in writing and managing grants. Familiarity with
the internet, geographic information system (GIS), and remote
sensing technologies. Familiarity with Sea Grant and/or Cooperative
Extension non-advocacy, research-based, educational programming.
SALARY,
AND BENEFITS: Salary commensurate with experience, with full
benefits. This is a grant funded position, with annual reappointment
contingent on performance and availability of funds. Must
have driver's license, own vehicle, and provide required insurance
for work-related travel. Mileage allowance provided.
CONTACT:
To apply, send a cover letter with curriculum vita and contact
information (including e-mails) for three references to: Nancy
Balcom, Connecticut Sea Grant College Program, University
of Connecticut/Avery Point, 1080 Shennecossett Road, Groton,
Connecticut 06340-6048. Nancy.balcom@uconn.edu.
(860) 405-9107. This position will be open until a suitable
candidate is identified. Review of all applicants will begin
on 26 June 2006. Applications from under-represented groups
including minorities, women and people with disabilities are
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Geographic
Information Systems Intern - CA
Title:
Geographic Information Systems Intern
Location: 201 Mission Street, San Francisco, California
Term: June 5th August 11th, 2006
Time: Full time
Stipend: $16 / hour USD
Essential
Functions
The
GIS Intern provides assistance to the GIS program staff at
The Nature Conservancy. The primary responsibility of the
GIS Intern will be cartographic production with some requisite
data management. The GIS Intern will work closely with TNC
staff to assess map needs and make recommendations of the
best approach to ensure a clean and information-rich product.
The GIS Intern will be mentored by other GIS and Planning
staff to ensure skill development.
Required
Knowledge & Skills
·
Currently enrolled in geography, ecology, natural sciences,
information management or an equivalent program at university.
· Working knowledge of GIS & database systems such
as ArcGIS & MS Access
· Proven cartographic ability and information design
skills
· Knowledge of biological data and ability to manipulate,
analyze and interpret these data
· Up to date on current trends in geospatial technology
· Proven organizational skills and attention to detail
· Excellent computer skills and proficiency in common
applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc)
Please
Apply by May 12th
Email
resume and cover letter to:
resumes@tnc.org
Please
list job title in the subject line.
The
Nature Conservancy
201 Mission St., 4th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94105
Fax: 415-777-0244
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| Sea
Turtle Educators - FL The
Loggerhead Marinelife Center is a non-profit (501-C-3) organization
located in Juno Beach, FL whose mission is "to promote
conservation of Florida's coastal ecosystems through education,
research and rehabilitation, with a special focus on threatened
and endangered sea turtles."
The
Loggerhead Marinelife Center (www.marinelife.org)
has an IMMEDIATE OPENING for a Summer Program Counselor in
our Jr. Marine Biologist Program. This is a paid full time
seasonal position. This person must be available to work May
29, 2006 to August 4, 2006 Monday through Friday. Responsibilities
include instruction and organization of camp activities for
children ages 6-14. This position requires knowledge of how
young people learn; classroom management; excellent public
speaking skills; an upbeat, flexible attitude; good interpersonal
skills; and a desire to get their hands (and feet) wet with
the kids! Teaching or environmental education experience preferred.
Salary is $8 per hour.
Questions
should be directed to Leslie Figg, Director of Education at
561-627-8280
To apply, email your cover letter, resume and 3 references
to:
leslie@marinelife.org
We
also have a position available as an Education Coordinator.
Duties include creating and implementing education programs
including guided field trips, pre-K, family, and adult programs,
creating printed educational materials, leading outreach presentations
to schools and community organizations, and assisting with
the Jr. Marine Biologist Program (day-camp type program).
The
ideal candidate will have: Bachelor's degree (or working toward
it) in environmental education/ biology/education or related
field; experience working with children; experience creating
and implementing environmental education programs for a variety
of audiences; excellent public speaking skills; an upbeat,
flexible attitude; a desire to get their hands (and feet)
wet with the kids!
Salary
starts at $10 per hour, 30-40 hours per week; this is a grant-funded
position that ends May 2007, however we expect this to become
a full-time permanent position.
The
LMC is currently open Tues-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 12pm-3pm. The
schedule for the Education Coordinator position will be Tue-Sat,
but can be somewhat flexible with hours. Guided field trip
and outreach programs normally occur weekday mornings; we
would also like to implement educational programming, such
as Birthday Parties & preschool programs, on the weekends.
Questions
should be directed to Leslie Figg, Director of Education &
Volunteer Services at 561-627-8280 x105
To
apply, email your cover letter, resume and 3 references to:
leslie@marinelife.org
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| Sea
Grant Marine Advisory Program - AK UHi.
We are recruiting for a Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program
agent, to be stationed in Nome, Alaska (yes, there really
is such a place).
This
is a new position. We've never had an agent in Nome. Please
forward this to anyone who might be interested in a truly
unique life experience, professionally and otherwise. Thanks.
Kurt
Position
description at:
https://www.uakjobs.com
Kurt Byers
Education Services Manager
Alaska Sea Grant College Program
P.O. Box 755040
207C O'Neill Building
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK 99775-5040
Phone: 907-474-6702
Fax: 907-474-6285
http://www.uaf.edu/seagrant/staff/byers.html
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| Irvine
Ranch Land Reserve Trust - CA ENVIRONMENTAL
POSITIONS
Irvine Ranch Land Reserve Trust (www.irlrtrust.org)
Orange County, California (CA)
FIELD
ECOLOGIST: We are seeking a creative, motivated, team-oriented
ecologist This field-based position is responsible for planning,
coordinating, and implementing ecological activities on open
space related to the Trust's management agreement with the
City of Irvine, part of the 50,000-acre Irvine Ranch Land
Reserve. Includes species and habitat monitoring, exotic species
control, habitat restoration, fire and fuels management, review
of trail project design, and assisting with field trips and
volunteer workdays. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in ecology,
natural resources management or a similar field and 3-5 years
of related experience in land management. A Master's degree
is preferred.
SENIOR
PUBLIC PROGRAMS MANAGER: We are seeking an experienced manager
of public programs. This position leads, supervises and manages
a team of paid professionals and more than 150 volunteers
that conducts guided tour programs. Creates and produces broad
and targeted educational and informational programs and materials
that connect the public and user groups to the assets and
resources of the 50,000-acre Irvine Ranch Land Reserve. Also
oversees recruitment, management, and retention of volunteers.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of experience
in Public Programs, Interpretation, Education, or a related
field. A Master's degree is preferred. Experience designing
and implementing public programs is desired, including interpretation,
education and recreation on open space and wildlands.
DIRECTOR
OF SCIENCE AND STEWARDSHIP: We are seeking an experienced
professional to lead and manage an interdisciplinary team
of scientific and technical experts responsible for refining
and achieving the natural resources conservation vision for
the 50,000-acre Irvine Ranch Land Reserve in Orange County,
California. Directs all aspects of the stewardship and science
components of the Trust's activities. Success will require
building and managing a highly qualified stewardship staff
and collaborating with partners, colleagues and public agencies
to develop an innovative program of long-term adaptive management.
Develops and implements strategic plans, annual work plans
and program budgets, biological monitoring and resource management
plans. Qualifications: Requires working in a fast-paced, practical,
solution-oriented atmosphere, balancing the needs of partners,
landowners, nongovernmental organizations and recreation advocates
to achieve long-term sustainability of natural resources on
the Reserve. Advanced degree in biology, ecology, natural
resources management or a related field; A PhD is strongly
preferred. Five to seven years of experience applying scientific
knowledge and theory to land stewardship projects.
To
Apply: Please send a résumé to jobs@irlrtrust.org.
Please indicate in your correspondence that you are responding
to our announcement in www.EcoJobs.com. See also www.irlrtrust.org.
An Equal Opportunity Employer. Compensation: Excellent salary
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| The
Nature Conservancy - USVI TPlease
find below an opportunity at The Nature Conservancy, Eastern
Caribbean Program. The position is based in St. Croix, US
Virgin Islands.
Deadline
- May 31st, 2006. Additional details can be found at
http://www.nature.org/careers/index.html
Please
submit CV and cover letter to:
Nancy
Graff
Office Manager, Eastern Caribbean Program
The Nature Conservancy
3052 Little Princess
Christiansted, VI 00820
Tel: (340) 773-5575 Fax: (340) 773-1613
Email: easterncaribbean@tnc.org
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Partnership
Specialist
JOB
TITLE: PARTNERSHIP SPECIALIST
JOB FAMILY: International
JOB NUMBER: 3011
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
RELATED POSITION TITLES: INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS:
The Partnership Specialist works to develop and leverage strong
partner relationships with scientific/research organizations,
NGOs, governments, community organizations, indigenous groups,
national affiliates of international conservation and development
organizations, etc. S/he works closely with Northern Tropical
Andes Conservation Program staff, external affairs staff and
other Conservancy professional resources to implement systems
and processes that support all of the above-mentioned partnerships.
Specific systems and processes include: partner capacity-building
to implement key conservation strategies, partner scoping
and identification, partner profiles and organizational lifecycle
stages, partner selection, facilitation of on-going partner
relations, partner communications, organizational assessments,
and integration of financial management/grants training activities.
S/he implements impact measures with the Conservation Program
and Region to indicate the progress and/or obstacles of geographic
programs in achieving leverage through partnerships. S/he,
in close coordination with External Affairs staff, helps to
raise funds for overall functional initiatives and/or specific
projects, by providing input for proposal writing, negotiating
with bilateral and multilateral agencies, and cultivating
donors, as needed.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
1. Bachelors degree and 5-7 years experience in
the functional field, or equivalent. Masters degree
may be preferred or required.
2. Extensive experience on design and application of capacity-building
and training programs
3. Working knowledge of current trends in relevant discipline.
4. Excellent communications in English and Spanish.
5. Understanding of and relevant experience in the culture
of the country/region.
6. Demonstrated knowledge of the cultural norms and practices
of country and region
7. Supervisory experience, including ability to set objectives
and manage performance.
COMPLEXITY/PROBLEM
SOLVING:
1. Diagnoses complex problems and identifies creative solutions.
2. Cultivates the creative ideas of others to identify potential
solutions. Experiments to find creative solutions thinks
outside the box.
3. Designs, implements and directs multiple complex projects,
setting and meeting deadlines and ensuring program accountability.
4. Develop, propose and implement procedures to enhance overall
performance in accordance with strategic goals, sort and long
term objectives. Creative thinker.
5. Negotiate complex high profile or sensitive agreements.
Resolve complex issues that involve multiple program areas.
DISCRETION/LATITUDE/DECISION-MAKING:
1. Significant opportunity to act independently within broad
program goals.
2. Makes strategic decisions based on analysis, consultation
with others, experience and judgment.
3. Decisions may have program-wide impact.
RESPONSIBILITY/OVERSIGHT
FINANCIAL & SUPERVISORY:
1. Supervises organizations and administrative staff with
responsibility for performance management, training and development,
as well as monitors professional staff (consultants)
2. Responsibility and accountability for meeting NTA strategic
goals and objectives.
3. Overall responsibility for financial management of the
capacity-building program, including setting goals, analyzing
results, and taking corrective action
COMMUNICATIONS/INTERPERSONAL
CONTACTS:
1. Superb communication and presentation skills; ability to
persuasively convey the mission of TNC to diverse groups including
government agencies, multi-lateral organizations, NGO partners,
and others who are critical to the organizations overall
prosperity
2. Ability to communicate professionally with a wide variety
of people of different cultures to develop, negotiate and/or
implement functional programs. Ability to train organizations
and people with different experience and education levels
3. Prepare and present project proposals and negotiate with
bilateral and multilateral agencies to achieve program goals.
4. Solicit program support through clear written communications,
including proposal writing and other written materials.
5. Leverage constructive and effective relationships inside
and outside the Conservancy. Work in partnership with other
organizations in a collaborative or advisory role.
WORKING
CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT:
1. Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
2. Willingness to travel 25-50% of time.
3. Work requires only minor physical exertion and/or physical
strain. Work environment involves only infrequent exposure
to disagreeable elements.
4. Position will be located in Caracas, Venezuela
The
Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer |
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Invasive
Plant Control - Eastern US
JOB
ANNOUNCEMENT (CONSERVATION)
POSITION
TITLE: Invasive Plant Control Intern
LOCATION: Eastern US
SUPERVISOR: Restoration Ecologist
CLOSING DATE: Open
RATE OF PAY: Hourly: $400-$500 per week (Interns), lodging,
perdiem
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Applicants will have the opportunity to work in various natural
areas throughout the eastern United States. Projects range
from Pennsylvania to Georgia. Invasive Plant Control, Inc.
will provide you with the opportunity to conduct intensive
habitat restoration of many different native plant communities
with the main emphasis in on-the-ground invasive plant management.
Invasive species are the second leading cause of endangered
species in the world.
IPC, Inc. is a privately owned company considered the
leader in the invasive plant control market in the US. IPC
has a strong focus on selective control in natural area settings.
Applicants selected will be subject to a government
security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements
for access to classified information.
SPECIFIC
DUTIES:
Primary function will be to travel continuously throughout
the eastern US as part of an invasive plant management team
and utilize a variety of techniques including chemical, mechanical
and biological methods to control invasive exotic plants
REQUIREMENTS:
Valid drivers license; good communication skills; good
physical condition; ability to work with minimal supervision;
ability to travel for long periods of time away from home;
ability to pass pesticide applicator exams in various states.
Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet
deadlines
Ability to work an irregular schedule and travel extensively
and on short notice.
Knowledge of current trends in invasive plant management
in natural areas.
Adapt, improvise, and overcome precarious situations.
Employees will be required to treat all invasive plant
species with minimal to no damage to native species in the
area.
Position requires employee to wear the official Invasive
Plant Control, inc. uniform.
Position requires that employee wear proper safety
equipment while in field. Steel toed boots and prescription
safety glasses are the employees expense. IPC, Inc.
will provide all other safety equipment.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT:
Job involves the use of chemicals on a daily basis. Position
requires extensive chemical applications and the need to mix
chemicals, spray with low and high volume equipment, and rinse
and clean application devices. Applicant will be required
to study and pass pesticide applicator tests in all states
he or she will work.
Job involves the use of chainsaws and brushcutters
in dense vegetation up to 8 hours per day.
Work requires physical exertion and/or muscular strain.
Work involves several disagreeable elements and/or exposure
to job hazards where there is possibility of injury.
Work is conducted in outdoor natural areas settings
where extreme temperatures and high humidity can present extreme
work conditions
Applicant will need to perform tasks in a natural area
setting where ticks, mosquitoes, venomous snakes, poison ivy
and other hazardous obstacles may create undesirable working
conditions
Terrain may present the need for hiking up to 10 miles
in a day while packing up to 50 pounds of equipment.
Job involves an excessive amount of travel often times
traveling 3 week stretches at one time.
EDUCATIONAL
REQUIREMENTS:
As a minimum, applicant must be enrolled in a resource management
related program.
TRAINING/EDUCATIONAL
OPPORTUNITIES
Applicant will have the opportunity to participate in seminars
or training sessions regarding: Invasive plant removal techniques;
first aid; chainsaw and handtool safety; pesticide safety;
pump equipment; ATV use and orienteering
There will be opportunities to visit many culturally
and historically significant sites; attend educational workshops
or meetings concerning vegetation management and work alongside
professionals involved in many different areas of resource
management.
To
Apply Call or Send Cover Letter and Resume To:
steve@ipc-inc.org
615-969-1309
Or
lee@ipc-inc.org
615-812-5313
www.invasiveplantcontrol.com
Lee
Patrick
VP Restoration Ecologist
Invasive Plant Control, Inc.
PO Box 50556
Nashville, TN 37205
Invasive
Plant Control, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Terms
of Employment:
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: This agency provides reasonable
accommodations during the application process to applicants
with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation
for any part of the application and hiring process, please
contact us. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation
will be made on a case-by-case basis.
ALL APPLICANTS ARE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, RELIGION,
COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, POLITICAL AFFILIATION, AGE (WITH
AUTHORIZED EXCEPTIONS) OR ANY OTHER NONMERIT FACTOR.
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GIS
Intern - MA
JOB
TITLE: GEOGRAPHIC INFO. SYSTEMS (GIS) INTERN
FLSA STATUS: $12.00/hr
LOCATION: Boston, MA
DATES: 35 hrs/wk, June-August 2006
ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS:
This
individual will be responsible for providing GIS data and
analysis support for a project to assess and model river floodplain
ecosystems in the Connecticut River Watershed. The position
involves supervised work with GIS spatial data compilation,
GIS attribute data development, and some spatial analysis.
Specific duties of the GIS Intern include loading, converting,
and projecting source GIS data (NWI, FEMA, soils, etc.); standardizing
attribute fields and values; clipping and merging geographic
datasets for specific areas of interest; creating metadata,
creating maps, and doing some overlay spatial analysis. This
position will be staffed out of the Eastern Regional Science
Office in Boston. The GIS Intern will be mentored by other
senior GIS analysts/modelers and ecologists to ensure skill
development.
DUTIES:
·
GIS spatial data compilation
· GIS attribute data table field and value standardization
· Spatial Analysis
· Production of maps and charts
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
·
Working knowledge of, and demonstrated experience with, ESRIs
ArcGIS (ArcCatalog, ArcMap, ArcToolbox)
· Working knowledge of the prevailing data models (coverage,
shapefile, GRID, and geodatabase
· Ability to compile, manipulate, analyze, and interpret
geographic data
· Experience with tabular database management, experience
with MS Excel, Access and dBase desirable
· Understanding of basic cartographic principles &
experience with map creation
· Proven organizational skills and attention to detail
· Ability to complete tasks within assigned time frames,
manage multiple priorities, and work independently
· Experience with natural resource and conservation
planning GIS, coursework in wetland ecology, aquatic ecology,
or floodplain ecosystems preferred
Send
resume & cover letter to:
Kim
Lutz
Connecticut River Program Director
The Nature Conservancy
11 Avenue de Lafayette, 5th Floor
Boston, MA 02111
klutz@tnc.org
413-584-1016
413-584-1017 (fax)
The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer |
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Environmental
Manager - MA
MIT
is hiring an environmental manager to jointly support the
Institutes hazardous waste management program and campus
sustainability pro gram within the EHS Office. This is a great
opportunity to join a vibrant and diverse campus environmental
community.
To
Apply On-Line, please visit http://sh.webhire.com/Public/631/
and search under Keyword mit-00002906. Prospective employees
can visit MITs Human Resources website at http://web.mit.edu/hr/index.html
Job
Description
Title: Assistant Environment Health And Safety Officer
Req Number: mit-00002906
Department: Environment, Health And Safety Office
Location(s):
Cambridge MA
ASSISTANT
EHS OFFICER to provide technical, program development, and
implementation support in the areas of 1.) hazardous (chemical)
waste management, and 2.) campus sustainability initiatives
as a professional tea m member within the Environmental Management
Program of MITs EHS Office. The EHS Office provides comprehensive
EHS services to a diverse campus research, education and operations
community. Primary responsibilities for the hazardous waste
management program include supporting program development
and implementation, pollution prevention, and environmental
compliance. Responsibilities for the campus sustainability
program include supporting t he development and implementation
of non-regulatory projects that minimize the environmental
impact of campus operations in the areas of: renewable energy,
alternative transportation fuels and vehicles, energy efficiency
and conservation, recycling, waste minimization, sustainable
design, behavioral change, and sustainability awareness and
education.
REQUIREMENTS: a minimum of 3-5 years professional experience
in an environmental field including hazardous waste management
and/or environment al sustainability programs, preferably
in a college or university setting. Knowledge of and experience
with federal and state environmental regulation s, as well
as general familiarity of sustainability issues including
energy conservation and efficiency, renewable energy, green
building, pollution prevention, alternative transportation,
waste minimization, recycling, and outreach is essential.
Candidate should have strong analytic skills, be detail oriented
and highly motivated with a strong bias for taking initiative
and action. Strong interpersonal and oral and written communication
skills are needed. Candidate must work well in team settings,
and have ability to build coalitions with a diverse student,
faculty, and staff population. Must me willing and able to
learn new subject matter quickly, and be proficient in general
office computing requirements, including database management.
A bachelors degree in an environmental management-related
discipline, including engineering, physical science, biological
science, chemistry, or management ; or equivalent experience
in environmental management is required. Additional experience
or a masters degree is desirable. Specific Responsibilities
May Include:In the area of the campus sustainability program:-
Support the coordination of diffuse sustainability efforts
of staff, faculty, and students.
- Provide research and analysis on emerging sustainability
issues on campus.
- Develop case study and benchmarking materials on environmental
performance.
- Publicize, promote, and communicate through websites and
other media MITs sustainability efforts within and outside
the campus community, including developing and writing outreach
material for a variety of target audiences, including newsletters
and articles.
- Review existing program web content and develop updated
material.
- Assist in the development and oversight of student campus
sustainability research projects.
- Work directly with students and faculty to identify and
implement projects.
- Staff events and display tables to build awareness of and
educate MIT community members on campus sustainability issues.
- Provide grant administration support for on-going grants;
and
- Manage and provide programmatic support for numerous special
projects as necessary.In the area of the hazardous waste management
program:
- Assist in the development, monitoring and evaluation of
the hazardous chemical waste program and other environmental
programs to ensure compliance with federal, state and local
regulations.
- Work as the member of a team to develop and implement policies,
procedures, and systems related to the Environmental Management
Program and EHS Management System.
- Provide consultation to the MIT community on matters of
waste management and minimization.
- Develop and implement training and educational programs
related to hazardous waste management, environmental programs,
and pollution prevention.
- Establish and maintain cooperative relations and communicate
effectively with a range of individuals in all of MITs departments,
labs and centers.
- Assist in the preparation of the annual budgetary requirements
for hazardous waste program operations.
- Maintain computer programs, paperwork, and databases for
the management of hazardous waste.
- Interface with hazardous waste service providers to ensure
efficient high quality service to MIT.
- Assist in the identification, development, and implementation
of pollution prevention opportunities, particularly in the
area of laboratory chemical use.
To
Apply On-Line, please visit http://sh.webhire.com/Public/631/
and search under Keyword mit-00002906. Prospective employees
can visit MITs Human Resources website at http://web.mit.edu/hr/index.html
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