Environmental Health Specialist
Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection

Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection has an Environmental Health Specialist position open currently that may be of interest to those interested in environmental health and regulatory enforcement. The position is open until filled. 

The job posting can be found on the Montgomery County Careers website.

Those interested need to register before they apply here.

Job opening at D+R International

Great entry-level position for graduating seniors and recent grads

Job Description

We are seeking hard-working, eager, and creative team members to join our growing team in support of the DesignLights Consortium® (DLC) Qualified Products List (QPL) as entry-level Project Associates.

Join a leader in moving the residential, commercial, and industrial sectors toward greater energy efficiency. For over 30 years, D+R has promoted sustainable practices with tailored market- and business-based solutions that support the bottom-line results critical to our partners and clients.

As primary support contractor on the DLC QPL, D+R International is growing its team of analysts. Primary job responsibilities will include developing a fundamental understanding of LED lighting and DLC program rules and policies, acting as a liaison between the program and manufacturers of LED lighting products seeking qualification, and contributing to the other support activities by conducting analysis and executing contract tasks.

Read more and apply here: https://drintl.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/12

Urban Forester I position

Fairfax County, Department of Public Works and Environmental Services

Great position for a recent grad, returning to the work force, or a career change.

More information about Fairfax County’s non-merit positions can be found here:

https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/hr/non-merit-fairfax-county-jobs

Applications Open

CivicSpark Fellow

Are you passionate about tackling the biggest environmental and social equity challenges facing communities today while launching your social purpose career? If so, CivicSpark, a Governor’s Initiative AmeriCorps program, is right for you! CivicSpark is dedicated to building capacity for local governments to address community resilience issues such as climate, water, housing, and mobility. During the 2020-21 service year, 90 CivicSpark Fellows will support over 100 cities, schools, and other public agencies to implement local sustainability projects on topics including sustainable transportation, energy efficiency, climate action planning, water conservation, drought response, equity and affordable housing. Fellows gain exceptional career experience, training to become future leaders in California’s response to community resilience issues.

CivicSpark is looking for upcoming and recent college graduates who want to gain real-world experience, start their career in the sustainability and resilience fields, and make a lasting impact! 

Find a detailed list of current and past projects on Our Projects page.

Apply now to be part of the movement!

Priority deadline: March 15, 2020

Learn more about CivicSpark by attending one of our Fellow Recruitment Webinars 

For more information and to apply, please visit: http://civicspark.lgc.org/join-civicspark/fellow/

Questions? Check our Fellow FAQ page or email info@civicspark.lgc.org

Coordinator of Wildlife Management

Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago, IL

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Maintain existing long-term wildlife monitoring programs at the zoo’s Nature Boardwalk and develop new on-grounds research (design, collect data, analyze data, prepare summary reports or manuscripts as applicable);
• Work in close collaboration with other zoo departments/science centers (i.e., Davee Center for Epidemiology and Endocrinology, Animal Care, and Horticulture) to manage wildlife on zoo grounds and mitigate wildlife conflicts;
• Maintain permits necessary for conducting research and management on zoo-grounds;
• Foster an appreciation of urban nature and effectively communicate UWI’s research and messaging through informal and formal interactions with people of diverse backgrounds (e.g., tours and presentations to donors, zoo visitors, camp groups, and students);
• Mentor college-level interns and teens in field research techniques and development of short-term, zoo-based research projects;
• Collaborate with the zoo’s Learning Department by providing relevant expertise to education programs; mentor participating teens in field research techniques and study design;
• Support the Urban Wildlife Institute by assisting with administrative duties (i.e., booking travel, tracking purchases, managing vehicles).

Read more and apply here: https://careers.hireology.com/lincolnparkzoologicalsociety/374613/description

Postgraduate Opportunity

Jewish Service Corps 

Applications are open for Avodah's Jewish Service Corps with a deadline of February 20th. They are seeking individuals 21-26 with a strong interest in anti-poverty work and a desire to learn in an inclusive Jewish framework. 

Corps Members build real world expertise through work placements with Avodah’s partner organizations in Chicago, New Orleans, New York and Washington, D.C. They contribute to the partners’ work on crucial justice issues such as immigration, hunger, education, public health, and domestic violence while developing activist chops and Jewish social justice insights through Avodah’s trusted, innovative curriculum. During the year, Corps Members live and learn in the dynamic Avodah community. 

The program provides a monthly living stipend, travel allowance, health insurance, and subsidized housing, in addition to a year of professional and leadership development. After the year, participants will access activism, professional development, and Jewish opportunities for life through the Avodah alumni community.

Submit an application. Students can also visit avodah.net/serve.

Natural Resource Specialist II

Baltimore County Department of Environmental Protection

Under general supervision, performs professional management of watershed monitoring programs pertaining to NPDES MS4 and TMDL required monitoring through field work, investigations, data analysis and report preparation. May assign and review the work of subordinate personnel or act as a project manager.

• Performs complex environmental and natural resources research pertaining to water quality, compiles detailed information, makes analysis, and prepares reports on environmental issues, areas, and problems.
• Completes preliminary studies of difficult environmental problems associated with water quality issues.
• Monitors and reports water quality issues of difficult complexity for compliance with County and State laws and regulations regarding the protection of natural resources, including watercourses, wetlands, water pollution, aquatic habitats, rare and endangered species, agriculture, forests, and wildlife habitats.
• Conducts field investigation surveys of watercourses, private and public infrastructure, wetlands, forests, and wildlife habitats.
• Investigates and recommends corrective or mitigating actions for degraded streams and wetlands. 

Read more and apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/baltimorecounty/jobs/2710027/natural-resource-specialist-ii