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

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 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.

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. 

RK&K - current openings in Environmental Planning

RK&K is currently looking for candidates in the mid-Atlantic (MD-DE-VA).

• Project Planner, NEPA Job | Careers at RK&K (rkk.com)
• Project Planner, NEPA Job | Careers at RK&K (rkk.com)

 

Interested in these positions, or in environmental consulting in general?  Email UMD alum Eric Almquist:  ealmquist@rkk.com

Wildlife Biologist Job in Rock Hall, MD

Summary

This position is a Wildlife Biologist, GS-0486-9, working in Rock Hall, Maryland, for the Chesapeake Marshlands National Wildlife Refuge Complex.

This is a Term position, expected to last 13 MONTHS, but may be extended up to a total of 4 years at management's discretion.

Duties

As a Wildlife Biologist, your duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Coordinate refuge programs that affect biological resources including invasive species control, cooperative farming, wetland management, water quantity/quality, and grassland management.
• Plan, coordinate, or administer activities such as habitat management, hunting, and/or invasive species control and prevention on refuges/public lands.
• Plan and coordinate logistics for field inventories.
• Navigate in remote locations using compass, map, and global information system (GPS) device.
• Ensure that work is conducted safely, even under challenging and hazardous conditions.
• Develop daily work schedules and set priorities.
• Operate small motorboats or off-road vehicles.
• Perform routine care of boats, small motors and off-road vehicles.
• Maintain species identification skills sufficient to conduct aerial, boat, or ground (visual and song-based) surveys as appropriate.
• Work with others in writing reports and publications.
• Use various office software applications to generate textual reports, graphs, and presentation slides to provide results orally or written.
• Maintain working relationships through written and/or verbal communication with stakeholders, program partners, and the public.
• Analyze biological data and prepare report of findings.
• Prepare and submit parts of various administrative reports including biological knowledge/data (refuge management information system, monthly activity, annual narrative, and progress reports on individual projects.
• Use database, geographic information systems (GIS), statistical, and spreadsheet software applications to develop and maintain biological databases and analyze biological data.
• Enter and access data in geographic information systems (GIS), geographic positioning systems (GPS) and ArcGIS to collect, transfer, and analyze the data for project planning, reports and other purposes.
• Create, use and/or maintain spreadsheet and database programs (including GIS) to compute, compile, summarize, and analyze data in tabular, graphic, or narrative form.
• Implement management plans, invasive plant management plans, studies and investigations required for species conservation, resource protection, ecological factors, public information, and other aspects of natural resource management.
• Work as professional biologist coordinating activities of home unit with appropriate federal, state, native, and private organization and advisory bodies for biological monitoring and/or natural resource management activities.

 Read more and apply:  https://federalgovernmentjobs.us/jobs/Wildlife-Biologist-752969000.html?id=70f62c04-a208-48fa-8585-2194444fc2e1&utm_source=fgj&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=agent

Science Communications Individual Placement​ - NPS Inventory & Monitoring

Appalachian Conservation Corps and the National Park Service are hiring a Science Communications intern to turn scientific research into reports, fact sheets, web content and other communications materials for internal and external use. This 50-week position starts on 11/13 and is open to young adults aged 18-30, or 35 if veteran, and is ideal for recent graduates of communications, environmental studies, biology, etc.

For  more information and to apply, please visit our website: Science Communications Individual Placement - NPS Inventory & Monitoring - Washington, D.C., District of Columbia - Conservation Legacy (silkroad.com).

 

 This is a full-time, temporary, 1700 hour AmeriCorps national service position.

MDE/wetlands position for recent graduate

As I mentioned I work at the Maryland Department of the Environment in the Tidal Wetlands Division and currently have three contractual job vacancies open that I'm looking to fill.  If you know of any recent graduates or can share with others who may know of recent graduates who may be interested in learning more about the position please forward the information below.  The starting salary is approximately $48,000 with some benefits available such as health insurance. Interested candidates can reach out to me directly at tammy.roberson@maryland.gov.

Job Description:  

The mission of the Water & Science Administration of the Maryland Department of the Environment is to restore and maintain the quality of the State's ground and surface waters, protect wetland habitats and manage the utilization of Maryland's mineral resources throughout the State of Maryland. The Natural Resources Planner (NRP) is responsible for the management and implementation of laws, regulations and programs that restore and maintain the quality of surface waters and the protection of tidal wetland habitats and waterways.

This position functions as a wetland reviewer for designated counties in the Western and/or Eastern Regions of the Tidal Wetlands Division of the Water & Science Administration within the Department of the Environment. This position is guided by the requirements and mandates established in the Code of Maryland Regulations Title 26, Subtitle 24, Tidal Wetlands Regulations; Code of Public General Laws of Maryland Title 16 Wetlands and Riparian Rights and the Water Quality Certification requirements of the Water Quality Regulations. In this capacity, the incumbent renders permit decisions, represents the Department in a variety of forums, makes recommendations on program development and planning projects, and is responsible for educating and coordinating with other government agencies, other levels of government and the general public.

Rails-to-Trails Conservancy Job Openings - DC Base w/Hybrid work schedule

Rails-to-Trails Conservancy a Non-Profit Organization headquartered in Washington DC is seeking qualified candidates for the following openings:

Communications Director – Minimum Salary 97K FT w/Benefits – Hybrid work schedule 2 days per week in DC office

 

https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/1954658

 

• Minimum 7 years of experience in media relations, communications, or journalism

• Professionals who have experience in developing and implementing communication strategies that align with organizational goals.

• Enthusiastic individuals who thrive on both conceptualizing and executing tasks.

• Individuals who demonstrate tact and excel in demanding work settings.

• Individuals possessing exceptional interpersonal skills, capable of adjusting their communication approach to suit different situations and environments.

• Demonstrated team players with a history of fostering positive cross-team collaboration, providing coaching, and development when appropriate.

• Candidates willing to travel within the United States, dedicating a minimum of 10% of their time to travel-related activities.

 

Email Campaigns Associate – Minimum Salary 55K FT w/Benefits – Hybrid work schedule 2 days per week in DC office

 

https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/1972846

 

• A minimum of 3 years of creating digital/email campaigns and the ability to run data queries to target appropriate audiences

• Strong fluency with HTML and CSS coding

• Experience with Blackbaud Luminate Online Platform—Email, Donation, Pagebuilder, Survey, and Constituent 360 modules—or other digital marketing or eCRM platform

• Must commit to consistently coming into the DC office 2 days per week

Job opportunities at Daft, McCune and Walker

Great entry level jobs!

Natural Resource Specialist - https://www.dmw.com/careers/natural-resources-environmental-compliance-coordinator-towson-office/

Survey Technician - https://www.dmw.com/careers/survey-instrument-operator-frederick-office/

They have offices in Towson and Frederick and do a lot of great work at the intersection of environmental planning and civil engineering.

https://www.dmw.com/careers/

If anyone has any questions or needs a referral, reach out to Ben Nofs, bnofs@dmw.com.

Senior Bat Biologist and Conservation Planner

ICF is hiring a seasoned and technically accomplished Bat Biologist and Conservation Planner to join our Natural Resources and Habitat Conservation Planning Teams. You will be able to apply a wide range of experience and demonstrated capabilities for complex projects nationally across multiple ecological disciplines and regulatory platforms. You will collaborate with an accomplished team of conservation planners, terrestrial and aquatic ecologists, restoration ecologists, and regulatory specialists. You will oversee and support the preparation of technical documents and will provide project management in support of documents for Endangered Species Act (ESA) compliance. Our Habitat Conservation Planning practice is unique in the country for the depth and breadth of our experience and for our national leadership in training and education. Our staff work in ESA compliance, HCP preparation, HCP implementation, and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance for HCPs. You will support the growth and development of both the Natural Resources and Habitat Conservation Planning teams as a technical leader and mentor to junior staff. You will manage projects and work with other project managers, technical experts, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies to successfully deliver projects on-time with high quality standards. 

This successful applicant will generally be associated directly with our Atlanta, GA or Louisville, KY natural resource team locations, however hybrid/remote arrangements will also be considered.

 

For additional position information and to apply, please visit the link below.

 

Senior Bat Biologist and Conservation Planner | Sciences at ICF

Senior analyst position - Constellation Energy

Candidates would need to have energy industry experience and/or strong modeling skills. Any programming skills are also a plus.  

https://jobs.constellationenergy.com/jobs/13086035-sr-market-analyst

DATA SUPPORT SPECIALIST Job Posting for Mid Shore Council on Family Violence

 The Mid-Shore Council on Family Violence. A notable organization, dedicated to serving victims of domestic violence in the Mid-Shore area of Maryland, is currently seeking a detail-oriented and skilled individual for the role of Data Support Specialist with GIS experience. This position involves entering service data, archiving records, performing data checks, and other related tasks using the ArcGIS System (they are doing great work with Esri software).

 Requirements:

• Three years of experience in information technology, GIS data management and/or reporting; or a bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Excellent analytical skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to quickly learn computer application
• Experience with SQL is considered a plus

 

This is a full-time position requiring 40 hours per week. The selected candidate will be expected to work both remotely and onsite at their office located in Easton, MD. If you are interested or know someone who might be suitable for this role, please forward your updated resume to pam@mscfv.org.

 

Please find the Indeed posting here:  https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=mid+shore+council+on+family+violence&l=Easton%2C+MD&from=searchOnHP&vjk=af4b2dceb7a58831

GS-12: Environmental Protection Specialist

GS-12:  Environmental Protection Specialist

Division of Gas – Environment & Engineering

Closes Tuesday, August 8

HR Specialist:  Steven Eskin

 

Job Search/Apply | Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (ferc.gov)

MDE career fair

Maryland Department of the Environment is hosting their first career fair - great opportunity for new grads.  Have questions?  Contact ENSP Alum Marie Panday (fpanday@umd.edu).

 

 

 

Policy Analyst - Maryland Department of the Environment

 The Policy Analyst will provide support for the Policy Division within the Climate Change Program. The Climate Change Program is responsible for developing and implementing nation-leading policies to reduce and sequester greenhouse gas emissions to mitigate the impacts of climate change. Our work improves the health and welfare of people and the environment while developing a dynamic clean energy economy in Maryland. The Policy Division activities include supporting the implementation of  the Climate Solutions Now Act (CSNA), participating in the U.S. Climate Alliance, and providing policy staff support for the Maryland Commission on Climate Change. The incumbent in this position will provide support for legislative efforts related to climate change. The Climate Change Policy Division activities support the Maryland Department of the Environment’s mission to protect and restore the environment for the health and well-being of all Marylanders.

 

Read more and apply here!

Natural Resources Technician - Maryland Department of Natural Resources

Maryland DNR is offering a long term contract for a Natural Resources Technician with possibility of renewal. Salary is $17.74 - $27.98 hourly. 

Primarily, this position administers a managed hunting program and performs land management tasks. They will also occasionally help out with emergency wildlife response

https://www.jobapscloud.com/MD/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=23&R2=003093&R3=0005

Park Ranger positions with FWS

 https://www.usajobs.gov/job/735476300

Coastal Communities Collaborations Internship - Maryland Sea Grant

This program is targeted to recent graduates (within 3 years of your undergraduate degree).

  Maryland Sea Grant is seeking a bilingual, biliterate (i.e., fluency in Spanish-English speaking and writing) intern to help expand our capacity in community engagement, environmental literacy, and workshop development, particularly with Maryland’s Spanish-speaking communities. This position will provide fundamental training for transitioning to graduate school or the private, nonprofit, or governmental sectors. As part of the internship, the intern will be expected to complete 2-3 special projects, participate in several professional development trainings, and contribute to the administration of our main office. Interns must have a bachelor's degree in natural, social, or environmental science or policy.

This internship term will be for one year . The internship is a full-time, 40 hours per week, Contractual Contingent 2 position at Maryland Sea Grant’s office in College Park, Maryland. The intern will be paid an annual salary of $37,500 as well as benefits including health insurance, tuition remission, and generous leave. It is expected that the internship will be a mix of in-person and remote work.

To apply, please submit your application through our internship portal by Friday, August 11, 2023.

Booz Allen Water Resources Resilience Analyst

A Booz Allen contract is hiring a Water Resources Resilience Analyst to support the Office of the Secretary of Defense’s water programs and policy development, and the Department of Defense Water Resilience Team. ENSP and other UMD grads have done well on this contract, so I thought I’d share the job description with you in case you know of anyone with around three years of professional experience and/or a master’s degree in water resources management or water resilience looking for job opportunities.

 

The work we’re doing with this client is exciting! We recently developed the DoD Water Management and Security Assessment Methodology to conduct screening-level water risk assessments at all military installations. This year, we’re writing a script to automate the assessments and developing a Tableau and GIS dashboard to display the results. The Booz Allen team is also supporting the client with water resilience policy and guidance development; water rights policy and issues; congressional requests for information, reporting, and briefings; data collection and analysis; and the intersections of DoD water, energy, and climate change programs.

 

Here is the link to the job description:  https://careers.boozallen.com/jobs/JobDetail/Arlington-Water-Resources-Resilience-Analyst-R0171404/79323. Please feel free to share this and my contact information with anyone who you feel would be a good fit.  (Contact:  Katelyn Jensen at Jensen_Katelyn@bah.com)