Communications and Equity Fellowship openings at solar nonprofit

Solar United Neighbors, a nonprofit that helps people go solar and fight for their energy rights, is hiring!

We've got two great positions open:

• Communications Fellow: The Communications Fellow will assist with all aspects of the organization’s communications activities and report to the Communications Director. You will have a diverse set of responsibilities as part of a growing team. Your primary focus will be developing and promoting content for the organization’s solar advocacy and educational programs.
• Energy Equity and Inclusion Fellow: We are looking for an energy equity and inclusion fellow that can help us expand our energy equity work across the country. The energy equity and inclusion department works on addressing barriers to solar adoption. These pilots help us identify barriers, increase awareness and build support for more low-income solar programs.

Both are paid, staff positions for one year with the option to extend permanently as funding allows.

Fair Farms Campaign Manager

 Waterkeepers Chesapeake seeks an enthusiastic, energetic, outgoing self-starter with a passion for sustainable agriculture and environmental justice to manage its Fair Farms Campaign. The Fair Farms Campaign Manager manages all aspects of the Fair Farms Campaign and is meaningfully involved in Maryland’s environmental and sustainable agriculture communities. Whether building partnerships, participating in collaborative projects, crafting new policy or writing blog and social media posts, this position plays a critical role in shaping the future of Maryland’s food system.

Read more and apply HERE.

Wildlife Program Manager - Vermont Fish & Wildlife

 

Title: Wildlife Program Manager 
Application Deadline: 07/20/2021 
Req ID: 13624 
Department: Fish & Wildlife
Location: Various 
Position Type: Permanent 
Pay Grade: 27
Schedule Type: Full Time 

Job Code

327401

 

Overview

The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department is currently recruiting for two Wildlife Program Managers.  One position may focus on species that are hunted and trapped and the other on species diversity projects that include Natural Heritage Inventory, threatened and endangered species, nongame wildlife, plants, and natural communities.  These are excellent opportunities to make a difference in a small state where you will be involved in all facets of wildlife research, management, and wildlife habitat protection.  The job involves overseeing wildlife research and management projects, supervising and mentoring from 6 to 10 wildlife biologists, developing plans and policies, managing budgets, coordinating grant management and reporting, making programmatic decisions, and doing hands-on fieldwork.  These positions are full-time permanent, with the work location at either the Department's headquarter office in Montpelier, Vermont or in a district office. District offices are located in Essex, St. Johnsbury, Barre, Rutland, and Springfield.

Responsibilities include:
 

• Oversees a number of wildlife division programs including providing staff supervision and training, establishing research and project priorities, coordinating research and management programs, and evaluating program accomplishments.
• Recommends long-term wildlife management programs and activities.
• Participates in the development of Department strategic and operational plans to achieve goals and outcomes.
• Sets goals and identifies priorities for a number of species teams.
• Directs the preparation of plans for the management and conservation of species, and habitats.
• Reviews the work of biologists assigned in their program in the preparation and implementation of wildlife management activities and plans, disease monitoring, land acquisition, habitat protection, and environmental review activities. 
• Interprets federal and state legislation and assists in establishing rules, regulations, policies, and schedules.
• Prepares, administers, and monitors specific project budgets.
• Prepares grant proposals and monitors spending of various grants.
• Evaluates and recommends proposed legislation.
• Participates in meetings with agency, state, and federal officials and with private organizations on wildlife management, habitat protection, and landscape ecology.
• Conducts fieldwork including wildlife sampling, habitat assessment, and regulatory review. 
• Presents expert testimony for the Department in a variety of forums.
• Responds to information requests from state and federal agencies, private organizations, and the public.
• Works closely with the Division Director and other Program Managers as an administrative team for the Wildlife Division to ensure collaboration and coordination of all Division programs.

Who May Apply

This position, Wildlife Program Manager (Job Requisition #13624), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact Mark.Scott@vermont.gov
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Environmental Factors

Duties are performed primarily in a standard office setting. Occasional field work and attendance at public meetings require that private means of transportation be available. Some work outside of normal office hours may be required. Interaction may be anticipated with individuals and groups expressing strong dissent from and hostility to Department programs and policies.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in wildlife biology, wildlife management, or a closely related biological field AND Five (5) years at a professional level in a wildlife management program, including or supplemented by two (2) years of administrative or supervisory responsibilities.
OR
Master's degree in wildlife biology, wildlife management, or a closely related biological field AND three (3) years at a professional level in a wildlife management program, including or supplemented by two (2) years of administrative or supervisory responsibilities.
OR
Bachelor's degree in wildlife biology, wildlife management, or a closely related biological field AND Master's degree in Public Administration AND Five (5) years at a professional level in a wildlife management program, including or supplemented by one (1) year of administrative or supervisory responsibilities.
OR
Master's degree in wildlife biology, wildlife management, or a closely related biological field AND Master's degree in Public Administration AND  three (3) years at a professional level in a wildlife management program, including or supplemented by one (1) year of administrative or supervisory responsibilities.

Two contractual Wildlife Technicians at DNR

Great opportunity for recent grads!

Department: Maryland DNR - Wildlife and Heritage Service

Position Naural Resources Technician III (long-term contractual)

Filing deadline: July 23 at 11:50pm.

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Job Openings at Advantage Environmental Consultants, LLC

Advantage Environmental Consultants, LLC (www.aec-env.com) in Jessup, MD is currently hiring for multiple full-time Entry Level Staff Scientist and Industrial Hygiene positions. These positions would be great for recent graduates. The positions are full-time and salaried. We offer full health and dental benefits, paid vacation, and matching 401K. I've included a short description of both positions below. If anyone is interested, they should send a resume and cover letter to Stephen Dessel at sdessel@aec-env.com.

 

Staff Scientist

Advantage Environmental Consultants, LLC (AEC) is seeking entry-level Staff Scientist to join our team. This position requires 0-2 years of experience and includes preparing Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) and other environmental due diligence work, including soil and water sampling, storage tank removal, and soil/groundwater remediation. This position operates primarily out of our Jessup, Maryland office; however, frequent travel throughout Maryland, the Mid-Atlantic region, and the U.S. will be required.

 

Industrial Hygiene Technician

Advantage Environmental Consultants, LLC (AEC) is seeking a qualified, Industrial Hygiene Technician to join our team. This Entry Level position requires 0-2 years of experience in environmental science, industrial hygiene, or related fields. Responsibilities include air monitoring for asbestos abatement and lead abatement projects, performing hazardous materials surveys, and conducting indoor air quality investigations. This position operates primarily out of our Jessup, Maryland Office; however, travel within Maryland and to Washington D.C. and Virginia will be required on a daily basis.