NPS Guides, National Mall - Apply by 11/30

Here at the National Mall and Memorial Parks we are currently advertising for numerous GS-5 career seasonal front-line interpreters. We have authorization to hire at least 16 new permanent positions with this cert, so there's an unprecedented opportunity for folks to not only apply for them, but also be very competitive.

These positions will be duty stationed at the National Mall, working at some of our nation's most beloved and iconic memorials. We're looking for interpretive rock stars who want to help us break the mold of what it means to be a 21st Century interpreter. NAMA is all about innovation and collaboration. It's an incredibly busy (29 million visitors a year) but fascinating and dynamic work environment, with tremendous opportunities for professional development and promotion through the ranks.

The full announcement is at USA Jobs, here.

Energy Analyst

Aerotek.com

Job description:  Analyst will be responsible for providing analytical and organizational support to the Rebate Programs Manager by coordinating, implementing, and executing National Energy Rebate Programs. 

• Develop planning and implementation of new projects
• Manage project resource allocation
• Plan and schedule project timelines
• Perform complex data analysis using and developing advanced Excel worksheets
• Monitor and research new energy rebate programs
• Provide monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to staff

 Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Energy, Sustainability, Environmental, or related discipline
• Expert in Excel
• Data entry/analysis experience

To apply:  Qualified individuals can send resume to: Eric Abrams, erabrams@aerotek.com 

Temporary Contract Position - apply by 11/27

From Jessica Zelt, ENSP-Wildlife, 2005:

The American Wind Wildlife Institute (AWWI) is a non-profit organization with the mission to facilitate timely and responsible development of wind energy while protecting wildlife and wildlife habitat.

Project Description: 

AWWI’s is seeking a temporary contractor(s) to accumulate, review, and pull pertinent data from publicly available wind-wildlife reports. The data will be stored in the American Wind Wildlife Information Center (AWWIC), a secure database containing proprietary and public data on wildlife at wind energy facilities. Deliverables include:

·         a complete list of the reports reviewed and their sources (if necessary), and

·         the completed spreadsheets with wind-wildlife data from each report.

Qualifications: 

Contractor(s)must:

1.       have knowledge of and access to a computer with Microsoft Word and Excel to summarize data,

2.       be able to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing, and

3.       be able to work for extended periods on the computer. 

A background in biology, wind energy, or wind-wildlife reports and data is preferred, but not required.

Compensation and Additional Information: The contractor(s) will be paid $20 per hour. Contract is not to exceed 450 hours. The project and contract must be completed by January 31, 2016. If interested, please send a resume, statement of interest, and at least two references to AWWI at info@awwi.org by November 27, 2015.

From the Global Marine Community listserv

Senior Associate, U.S. Oceans (Campaigning/Outreach)

• Organization: The Pew Charitable Trusts
• Location: Washington DC
• Description: 5+ years of advocacy and/or political campaign outreach and organizing experience. A Bachelor's degree is also required. This role is based in Washington DC and will work collaboratively with the team to establish an ecosystem-based approach to fisheries management in U.S. law and policy. This role will lead coalition-building and outreach efforts and provide strategic recommendations to promote Pew's policy objectives within the U.S. Congress and federal government agencies.

For more information and to apply:  https://jobs-pct.icims.com/jobs/4340/job

Senior Associate, Protecting Ocean Life on the High Seas

• Organization: The Pew Charitable Trusts
• Location: Washington DC
• Description: 5+ years of experience in the international conservation arena, with a particular focus on or familiarity with the international policy arena, including working with the U.N. is strongly preferred. A Bachelor's degree is also required. This role is based in Washington DC and will assist in developing and implementing a global campaign to advance a new international legal instrument enabling the establishment of marine protected areas and reserves on the high seas. 

For more information and to apply:  https://jobs-pct.icims.com/jobs/4326/job

Fishery Management Specialist 

• Organization: Domestic Fisheries Division of the Office of Sustainable Fisheries
• Location: Silver Spring, MD 
• Description: This position is located in the National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Office of Sustainable Fisheries. The Specialist will work in the Domestic Fisheries Division to implement sustainable management of U.S. federal marine fisheries under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act and other related statutes and to support efforts to develop, review and implement national regulations and policies pertaining to fishery management.

For more information and to apply: http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/419084600


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From Mallory Shramek (2011)...

Program Associate

National Environmental Education Foundation

http://www.neefusa.org/jobs/program-associate

From Nicole Diven Applegate (2012)...

Customer Service Specialist

Ecobeco: COMFORT HEALTH AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY EXPERTS

http://www.ecobeco.com/jobs/


From the Global Marine Community listserv...

Seven (7) Marine Science Educator Positions

• Organization: The Chincoteague Bay Field Station
• Location: Wallops Island, VA
• Description: Field Station Educator Position (5 positions available) and Adult and Family Educator Position (2 positions available) Application Due November 20th , 2015. Position Duration: February 22 to November 21, 2016 Salary: $330/week Chincoteague Bay Field Station is the residential field station of the Marine Science Consortium.  We are located near a wealth of ecologically significant and environmentally rich habitats, such as productive saltmarshes, pristine barrier island beaches, peaceful cypress swamps, and sheltering maritime forests. The Chincoteague Bay Field Station provides outstanding multi-disciplinary, educational and research opportunities that celebrate the rich natural, cultural, economic, and technological resources of the mid-Atlantic Coastal region through field-based and hands-on learning, often in affiliation with multiple public and private partners. To accomplish this mission, the Field Station provides  a unique set of educational and research experiences; expand research collaborations among member universities, NASA Wallops Flight Facility, US Fish and Wildlife Service, National Park Service, and other public and private partners; expand and enhance programs for pre-college, university,  and adult learners.

For more information and to apply: https://msconsortium.wufoo.com/forms/2016-cbfs-educator-application/

Junior Analyst Position

New West Technologies, LLC

There is a vacancy for a Junior Analyst position at my current company that would be great for recent alumni who want to assist with meaningful work for a government agency. The position isn't posted yet on the company's website, but interested/qualified candidates could send their resume to me: tluu@nwttech.com.

Thanks so much,

Truc-Mai Luu

ENSP-Soil, Water, and Land Resources (2010).

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Position Description

New West has successfully provided clients with innovative and effective program management and technical consulting services for the U.S. federal government, state governments, and tier-one commercial clients for nearly 20 years.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Assists management with the detailed tracking of data verifications and analysis. • Reports directly to Program Manager(s). • Works independently. • Abides by and adheres to all normal safety or security rules and regulations. • Reports infractions of safety or security rules and regulations. • Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of the duties listed above. • Participates in weekly status conference calls.

Required Skills and Abilities: • Should be able to work in a fast-paced environment that requires balancing competing priorities. • In addition, candidate should have creative problem solving skills, including the ability to identify and implement innovative solutions to complex problems, especially using statistical and quantitative analysis, and ability to summarize those findings in a succinct and clearly written report. • Qualified applicants should possess excellent analytic skills as well as some writing and editing skills. • Applicant must be an energetic self-starter and able to work independently with minimal supervisory input on assigned projects. • Experience analyzing data and producing reports a must. • The employee must conceptualize, plan and implement means of achieving defined analysis tasks with little, if any, higher level of technical guidance available. • Organization, communication, customer service and a willingness to take on challenges are keys to success in this position.

Computer Equipment and Software Requirements: • Expert knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Access is required. • Some working knowledge of GIS systems is a plus. • Intermediate knowledge of other office applications is necessary.

Education and Experience Required: • 1-3 years of relevant experience. • Bachelor’s Degree, social science or related field preferred (sociology, economics, demographics, etc.)

Education Coordinator

Washington Area Bicyclist Association

The Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA) seeks a full-time Education Coordinator for our bicycle education and outreach programming dedicated to serving adults in DC region.

WABA’s education and outreach programs help adults throughout the DC region to learn to ride bikes, to ride safely and comfortably on city streets, and to use bicycles to commute to and from work. These programs create opportunities to engage with and educate adults no matter how they ride.

This position will coordinate several of WABA’s existing programs, as well as working with development staff to design, fund, and implement new ideas. WABA is a small but growing office, and on occasion, all staff are asked to assist in general WABA duties and major events.

For full job description and application requirements, go HERE.  Apply by 10/30.