Tuesday, March 5, 2024

MD Forest Service Watershed Planner full-time position

Maryland Forest Service is hiring a full-time contractual Watershed Planner position in Carroll County Maryland. The position includes subsidized health benefits and works across forest stewardship, fire, urban, health programs with a watershed perspective. It is posted through March 14th at recruitment # 24-002308-0004 at the link below.




Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Scenic Rivers Land Trust - full time Stewardship Coordinator

Job Opening: Stewardship Coordinator

Join our small but energetic team to protect our forests, farms, meadows, and wetlands!

About Scenic Rivers Land Trust: Founded in 1988, Scenic Rivers Land Trust is a private 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to protecting the forests, farms, meadows, shorelines, and wetlands of Anne Arundel County. To date, Scenic Rivers has acquired 78 conservation easements, covering over 3,700 acres.

Scenic Rivers Land Trust seeks a full time Stewardship Coordinator to ensure that 100% of our conservation easements are annually monitored and properly managed, and to assist in outreach, program management, and other mission critical projects throughout the year. This position includes interacting with landowners, volunteers, donors, and contractors. Candidates must be very detail and process oriented to ensure easement records are maintained to national accreditation standards. This position is field and office oriented, with the ability to work on a hybrid and flexible schedule, and the occasional need to work in the evening or on weekends. This position reports to the executive director. This position will require the use of a personal vehicle, with mileage reimbursed.

Responsibilities:
Stewardship of Protected Land
Scenic Rivers Land Trust is entrusted by the community to monitor and enforce the conservation easements it holds. The Stewardship Coordinator is responsible for managing our current conservation easement portfolio records. Most importantly, this includes managing the annual monitoring of every easement we hold (all 78 of them). The Stewardship Coordinator coordinates our Volunteer Stewards to visit and create reports for approximately 50% of our portfolio, and the Stewardship Coordinator visits and writes reports for the remainder of our portfolio. All conservation easement recordkeeping is under the Stewardship Coordinator’s care – everything from landowner inquiries and easement violations, to annual, current condition, and baseline reports.

The Stewardship Coordinator also coordinates and implements our Healthy Forests Program at Bacon Ridge Natural Area with Scenic Rivers staff, partners, contractors, and volunteers.

Grant Writing & Other Essential Projects
The Stewardship Coordinator collaborates with staff for researching and documenting possible funding opportunities, writing grants, and grant reporting, as well as supporting outreach events, donor database management, and communications.

Position requirements and preferences: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in natural resources or related field preferred (or commensurate experience);
  • One year experience in nonprofit or land conservation work;
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively with members of a team;
  • Ability to and familiarty with walking miles in the woods, possibly off-trail;
  • Experience in conservation easement monitoring and recordkeeping;
  • Ability to follow process and be detail oriented;
  • Ability and passion to learn new skills and technology;
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint;
  • Familiarity with local ecosystems and/or invasive plants;
  • Familiarity with ArcGIS, Landscape, and/or Salesforce a plus;
  • Grant writing experience a plus; and
  • Unmanned Aircraft Systems Pilot – FAA certification a plus

Salary and Benefits:

  • Starting salary range is $48,000 to $57,000 depending upon experience;
  • Paid holiday (11 days), sick (5 days), and annual leave (10-15 days);
  • SIMPLE IRA retirement plan with an employer match of 3% of annual salary; and
  • Flexible and hybrid work schedule

Start Date:
April/May 2024 preferred.

To apply:
Please send a thoughtful cover letter and resume to Sarah Knebel, Executive Director, at Sarah@SRLT.org with “STEWARDSHIP COORDINATOR” in the subject line.

The position will remain open until filled. Applications submitted before March 18, 2024, will be given first consideration.

Scenic Rivers Land Trust is an equal opportunity employer.

Scenic Rivers aspires to be an inclusive multicultural organization that celebrates the rich dimensions of diversity such as race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, physical abilities, religious and political beliefs. We are committed to ensuring diversity and inclusion remain integral to our organizational structure, policies, board of directors, staff, strategic goals, grants, partnerships and program delivery. If you meet more than 75% of the qualifications of this job description, we encourage you to submit an application.

Opening announced: February 26, 2024




Monday, January 29, 2024

2 paid Montgomery Parks seasonal positions

Are you ready to get your feet wet with stream condition studies, stormwater mitigation strategies, and ecological restoration science?

Montgomery Parks, part of the Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission, is hosting two paid, part-time seasonal employment opportunities based in the Wheaton Headquarters located at 2425 Reedie Drive, Wheaton, MD 20902.


Candidates eager to monitor stream health and protect waterways from pollution will work alongside specialists in the Resource Analysis section to implement a variety of biological monitoring, ecological restoration, stormwater management, and GIS projects.

Position 1 - Resource Analysis Program Assistant (Technician): March 2024 – October 2024

Position 2 - Resource Analysis Program Assistant (Summer Internship): May 2024 – August 2024


Positions average 24-32 hours per week, scheduled between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and involve considerable time outdoors collecting data in streams and wetlands and along stormwater infrastructure. Candidates will receive specialized training and work to grow skills conducting water quality assessments and pollution investigations, processing biological samples, calibrating and maintaining equipment, reviewing and analyzing datasets, and communicating results to an array of audiences.

Salary range is $18.50 - $21.00 per hour, based on education and experience. Applications will be accepted until both positions are filled. Interested candidates should review position details and apply as soon as possible at

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mncppc/jobs/4365685/resource-analysis-program-assistant-seasonal. 


Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Sr Development Coordinator Opportunity at Rock Creek Conservancy

Rock Creek Conservancy is looking for a database whiz to join our team in a generalist support position for our development team. This would be an amazing opportunity for someone who worked in the Advancement office as an undergrad or has a few years of associate-level experience in a development shop. 

Position description and application instructions here: 

Senior Development Coordinator

We are place-based, so do require that candidates live in the DC area - we all come into our office weekly, and this position will support donor events in northwest DC and Montgomery County.

Thursday, December 21, 2023

ob Opening: PGC Climate Smart Commodities Program Manager - closing date 1/2/2024

 Climate Smart Commodities Program Manager

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pgc/jobs/4320405/climate-smart-commodities-program-manager

 

Salary

$68,732.00 - $148,260.00 Annually


 Prince George’s County is the perfect family-friendly community. Encompassing almost 500 square miles and with over 900,000 residents, Prince George's County has an urban atmosphere that still manages to provide a scenic and peaceful place to live, work, and play.


We are Prince George’s Proud!
 



This is a professional senior-level environmental planning position in the Sustainability Division with administrative, technical, and supervisory responsibilities. This position is responsible for supporting the Prince George’s County Climate-Smart Local Producers Pilot Program as funded by the USDA Smart Commodities Program.

About the Position:  
This position is dedicated to managing the Prince George’s County Climate-Smart Local Producer Pilot Program as funded through the USDA’s Partnerships for Climate Smart Commodities. This position will directly support working partnerships between the University of Maryland-Extension, Prince George’s County Soil Conservation District, Bowie State University, and the Prince George’s County Food Equity Council which are the partners for the grant.

The overarching objective of the program will be to support the production and marketing of climate-smart commodities by providing voluntary incentives to producers and landowners, including early adopters, to implement climate-smart agricultural production practices, activities, and systems on working lands; measure/quantify, monitor and verify the carbon and greenhouse gas (GHG) benefits associated with those practices; and develop markets and promote the resulting climate-smart commodities.

The successful candidate will lead a collaborative partnership team pilot, evaluate, and build a Climate-Smart Local Producers Program to address marketing products grown using a variety of climate-centric practices. It will focus on breaking down barriers to implementing such practices on existing and new farms. Emphasis will be placed on encouraging the entry of historically underserved producers into the marketplace. This includes beginning farmers, socially disadvantaged farmers, veteran farmers, limited resource farmers, women farmers, urban farmers, and producers growing specialty crops. The project is structured around proving three hypotheses:
 
1. Climate-smart agriculture practices reduce local greenhouse gas emissions.
2. Local consumers will pay more for products produced in Prince George’s County, utilizing Climate-Smart Agriculture and Forestry (CSAF) practices
3. Climate-smart agriculture practices can reduce barriers for underserved populations, particularly Black, Latinx, and Immigrant farmers.

The County will utilize this program as the foundation to scale up and institutionalize pilot successes upon completion of the initial five-year USDA-funded project period. This program will also directly support climate adaptation measures specifically related to natural resource protection, healthy food systems, and other adaptation actions. Management duties will include supporting all aspects of grant management and overall project management duties.

The position requires a degree in agriculture, natural resource management, agronomy, horticulture, farm production, and/ or equivalent land-based science degree with work experience considered as transferable skills to support integrating complex ecological issues with engineering and planning principles related to climate-smart farming. The position requires practicable experience or a working knowledge of measuring, reporting, and verifying (MRV) greenhouse gases applicable to agriculture production or related industries.

The project manager will also promote public awareness that agricultural activity and food production have a direct impact on land, air, and water resources. This work requires knowledge of complex ecological principles, practices of environmental sciences and planning, watershed management, and water quality as related to watershed protection, and restoration. The incumbent must be able to express ideas both orally and in writing and to communicate with the public appropriately and effectively.

Multitasking, organizational skills, and commitment to collaboration with multiple stakeholders will be critical. Specific work experience supporting urban farmers, start-up farms, and underserved farmers is preferred. Knowledge of CSAF and a passion to champion innovative practices leading to reduced GHG emissions related to agriculture production are essential.

Responsibilities may include supervising and training lower-level professional, technical, and planning personnel under the general supervision of higher-level management personnel. This position will require on-site field visits during all seasons and in-person meetings both with farmers and grant partners. Work assignments may require active participation in measuring, reporting, and verifying (MRV) activities.

Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Environmental protection job in the Washington, DC government

 A job is available in the Washington, DC Department of Energy and Environment that may be of interest to graduating students and alumni.  The job description is below.  Please note that an engineering degree is not required and students graduating from college are eligible to apply.  To apply, applicants should go to this website and put “24239” in the search bar to find the position.

General Job Information

Job Summary

The mission of the Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) is to protect and restore the environment, conserve natural resources, and improve the quality of life in the District of Columbia. As the nation's capital city, the District will become a model of environmental protection and sustainable environmental practices. In partnership with other District agencies, the federal government, business groups, non-profit organizations, and residents, the department will help instill environmental awareness through innovation and best practices.  

 

This position is in the Environmental Services Administration, Air Quality Division, and works under the general supervision of the Branch Chief. The incumbent will be responsible for assisting the Branch Chief and the Senior Air Quality Planner in conducting analyses of air quality data, calculating air pollution emissions inventories, developing text for air quality plans, and participating in outreach activities, among other tasks.

 

Job Duties

Interprets District and federal statutes, regulations, and guidelines for a specific environmental discipline. In addition, has practical knowledge of other environmental programs that may be affected and can interact with them to a meaningful degree. Reviews environmental policies, regulations, guidelines, procedures, and forms. Sets up educational and technical displays, and prepares charts, graphs, statistical tables, and other aids for use by Department officials in conferences and community programs, and for reports and studies. Conducts presentations to the public and the regulated community on environmental and natural resource issues and concerns.

 

Review trade journals, news releases, technical reports, and District and federal legislations, regulations, and guidance documents for developments that might affect regulatory, compliance assistance, enforcement, and public outreach and education programs. Informs supervisor of any information considered significant. May participate in inter-agency and intergovernmental groups and organizations to address environmental matters; and conducts public participation activities, including participation in restoration advisory boards, public workshops, public meetings, and public hearings. Assists in developing program documents required by the Department, including strategic plans, briefings, annual reports, and fact sheets. Performs other related duties as assigned. Ability to work on a team in a planned and coordinated effort. Knowledge of effective oral and written communication.

 

Qualifications and Education 

Specialized Experience: Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.  To be creditable, one (1) year of specialized experience must be equivalent to the next lower grade in the normal line of progression.

 

Preferred Experience: The ideal candidate will have an understanding of the District and federal environmental and natural resource laws and regulations, principles, concepts, practices, methods, techniques and documentation and reporting requirements, and lawmaking and rulemaking processes related to the appropriate environmental or natural resource specialty. Knowledge and skill in using accepted practices, technology, and methods in the development of environmental and natural resource management and restoration practices, regulatory guidance, compliance assurance, and enforcement activities, and public education and outreach activities. Ability to use PC and software packages (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint, etc.).

License and Certification 

None

Working Conditions/Environment 

The work is performed in an office which is an adequately heated, lighted, and ventilated and in the field

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Other Significant Facts 

Tour of Duty: Varies 

Pay Plan, Series, Grade: CS-0028-09

Promotion Potential: None

Collective Bargaining Unit: This position is covered under the collective bargaining unit represented by AFGE Local 2725 and you may be required to pay an agency service fee (dues) through direct payroll deduction.

Position Designation: This position requires a pre-employment criminal background check.

EEO Statement: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation. 

MD Forest Service Watershed Planner full-time position

Maryland Forest Service is hiring a full-time contractual Watershed Planner position in Carroll County Maryland. The position includes subsi...