Job Tag: Law/Policy

Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) is seeking a Director of Climate Justice to join CLF’s Environmental Justice (EJ) team working for a healthy and thriving New England for all. CLF’s Environmental Justice program works in partnership with communities, civic leaders, other advocacy groups and the private sector to advance CLF’s mission and create lasting and equitable change across the region. Staff in the EJ program bring expertise in law, policy, and community organizing, to the most urgent challenges facing New England, from climate change to transportation justice and addressing the waste crisis.

This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside the VP of Environmental Justice to set and implement litigation and policy priorities in the area of climate justice.

The position can be based in any of CLF’s 6 New England offices. There is an opportunity for remote and flexible work within New England.

What you’ll do:

Work alongside and support the VP, Environmental Justice to refine the vision and implementation strategy for CLF’s climate justice work, ensuring it is aligned with the organization’s strategic priorities;
Support the VP’s vision by assisting with managing day-to-day initiatives including supervising staff, assigning work, acting as a sounding board, and helping to solve problems;
Act as a senior member of the program team, including taking the lead on major initiatives as assigned and being a resource to others;

Work with other CLF advocates to identify and implement legal and policy strategies to advance climate justice issues identified in collaboration with community members;

Work closely with other senior leaders on the EJ team to execute a team-wide strategy;

Engage in effective and inclusive management practices that support team members and ensure a healthy and inclusive workplace culture;
Assist with hiring, supervising, mentoring, and coaching of team members;
Work closely with the team to build partnerships with people and communities most impacted by the issues we work on and where CLF policy, programmatic and legal actions will have the greatest impact;
Work with CLF’s development team and the VP on fundraising efforts;
Work with CLF’s finance team and the VP to develop and manage an annual program budget;
Work with CLF’s communications team and the VP on communications and marketing efforts; and
Represent CLF, the program, and/or the program VP before partner communities, public officials, supporters, and other audiences.

What you’ll need

A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, including litigation and policy experience;
Demonstrated experience in managing people and projects;
A law degree and active bar membership in good standing in any state (New England state is preferred) is required;
Experience working on climate justice and environmental justice issues, preferably in the New England region;
Demonstrated success in navigating complex policy and programmatic initiatives;
Experience starting and building new initiatives, teams, or large-scale endeavors;
A collaborative leadership style, with proven ability to lead, manage, and support interdisciplinary teams;
Strong skills in networking, fundraising, financial management, and communications;
Demonstrated commitment to addressing issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion; and
Experience with transportation, climate justice, and related issues is a strong plus.

Our highest priority is finding the best candidate for the job. Research has shown that people of color and women are less likely to apply for jobs if they don’t believe they meet every one of the qualifications described in a job description. Our hiring process is centered on assessing candidates with various lived experiences. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our described qualifications or have a less traditional background.

For fifty years, MCEA has used law and science to protect Minnesota’s environment, its natural resources, and the health of its people. MCEA envisions clean water, clean air, healthy ecosystems, a sustainable economy, and improved public health for all Minnesotans. Our staff of lawyers and advocates work in the courts, with administrative agencies, and at the legislature to enact, strengthen, and enforce environmental laws. We currently work across four different program areas: Water, Climate, Northeastern Minnesota, and Healthy Communities.

POSITION SUMMARY:

MCEA, the state’s leading public-interest environmental law firm, seeks an attorney with three to six years of experience to join our team of powerful, mission-driven, in-house litigators. The Staff Attorney will litigate in state and federal courts and administrative agencies and provide legal advice to MCEA and other clients. In addition to litigation, the Staff Attorney will assist with legislative and administrative advocacy, coordinate with outside pro bono counsel, law clerks, concerned citizens, and other advocacy organizations, work with the Legal Committee of MCEA’s Board, and provide assistance to MCEA’s leadership, development staff, and communications team.

This position is full time, which at MCEA means a 32-hour work week in a hybrid work environment with four days required in the St. Paul office per month.

MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Works with Supervising Attorney and program staff to serve MCEA’s legal needs, including analyzing potential cases, researching, and developing legal strategies and novel legal theories, litigating, identifying experts and developing expert reports, and providing day-to-day legal advice.
Represents MCEA and other client organizations in administrative and court actions.
Engages in administrative and legislative advocacy, including reviewing proposed rules and legislation, meeting with agency staff and legislators, and providing written and oral comments/testimony.
Works independently and as an effective member of project teams, assuming responsibility for project leadership as well as tasks as assigned.
Leads and participates in meetings internally and with external advocacy or community groups, government agencies, and academic scholars to develop and provide knowledge about environmental and community issues.
Stays abreast of emerging trends in environmental law and significant environmental cases.
Provides leadership, direction, and mentoring to law clinic students, law clerks, and other interns (although staff attorneys do not have any direct reports).
In conjunction with the communications staff, devises and implements appropriate media strategies for cases and other advocacy projects.
Assists development staff as needed in communicating with funders.

Works and communicates with the Legal Committee of MCEA’s Board of

Directors as required by MCEA policy.

QUALIFICATIONS:

J.D. degree and license to practice law. (Admission to MN bar or ability to take July 2025 exam required.)
Three to six years of post-JD legal experience.
Experience in litigation.
Excellent writing, analytic skills, and oral communication skills.
Commitment to public interest environmental advocacy and environmental justice.
Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and culture that values differences.
Ability to work effectively in teams with MCEA staff, other clients, partners, outside counsel, and affected communities.
Ability to lead project teams through litigation, administrative, or advocacy projects.

SALARY & BENEFITS:

Salary range for this position is $88,000 – $93,000.

MCEA values a healthy work-life balance and has flexible, family-friendly employment policies which prioritize the well-being and success of employees. Our comprehensive and competitive benefits package includes medical insurance for employees and their dependents, paid family leave, monthly phone stipend, and 401k. Our hybrid work arrangement allows employees to work from home and with four days required in the office each month. We have recently adopted a 32-hour work week to promote flexibility and well-being.

The Vermont Law & Graduate School’s Environmental Law Center and Environmental Advocacy Clinic invite applications from recent or upcoming law graduates to serve as a one-year climate action fellow to begin in August 2025, with presumed renewal for one additional year (specific start and end dates are negotiable). The position combines an opportunity to conduct academic, legal, and/or policy research on climate law with responsibilities to work with student clinicians in the Environmental Advocacy Clinic on cutting-edge climate litigation and advocacy.

The Climate Action Fellow position provides a strong starting point for an academic career in doctrinal or clinical environmental law teaching, and for other opportunities in public-interest climate policy and advocacy. The position honors the climate law leadership of Professor Emeritus and Senior Fellow for Climate Policy Patrick Parenteau.

The position is full-time and can be either residential in South Royalton, Vermont, at VLGS’s beautiful campus along the banks of the White River (preferred), or hybrid/remote, with a limited on-campus presence to be negotiated as part of the hiring process. This one-year position is presumptively eligible to renewal for one additional year, subject to VLGS needs.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Reporting to the director of the Environmental Law Center (ELC), the Fellow will:

research and publish white papers, articles, and other materials on topics related to climate change law, in disciplinary areas of the fellow’s choice, with relevant guidance from VLGS environmental faculty, including on behalf of the ELC (50%); and
contribute to climate-related cases and projects within the Environmental Advocacy Clinic, with oversight by the Director of the Clinic, including case and client development; coordination with clients and other partners; support and assistance with supervision of student clinicians on case work; representation of Clinic clients before courts, agencies, and in other legal and policy settings; and participation in and presentations at clinic seminars (50%).

As part of these responsibilities, the Fellow will:

participate actively in the dynamic VLGS environment, including collaboration with other law school and graduate programs;
participate in and assist with the ELC’s Annual Colloquium on Environmental Scholarship, Summer Session, and other ELC events and activities;
deliver at least one public or campus-community presentation or lecture on the Fellow’s research;
work with ELC and VLGS communications staff to inform the press and help develop communication strategies where appropriate;
attend and present at relevant conferences; and
help organize conferences, seminars, and collaborative publications at VLGS and with other institutions.

Requirements

Required Education, Skills and Experience:

The ideal candidate will be available to start in time for the Fall 2025 semester, though the precise start date is flexible. The candidate must have graduated with a J.D. degree with 0-5 years of practice experience. Although not required, membership in good standing of at least one bar (or pending bar passage) is preferred.

Strong academic qualifications and a demonstrated interest in climate law, climate justice, and/or environmental, natural resources or energy law and policy, will be expected.

Candidates should also have a demonstrated commitment to racial justice and an understanding of and appreciation for inclusive teaching practices.

Other Requirements:

Understanding of and appreciation for inclusion, including the ability to work with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds, identities, and viewpoints.
Ability to communicate clearly and fluently in English by phone, email, and in-person with internal and external constituents.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (365) programs.
Must be able to adapt to new and emerging technology as established and communicated by the school.
Must be able to work legally within the United States without sponsorship.
Ability to perform all essential functions of the job with or without basic accommodations.

Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility is seeking a General Counsel to carry out its mission to assist and defend public employees who protect the environment. PEER achieves this goal via litigation, engagement in regulatory and administrative processes, and advocacy.

The ideal candidate will have experience with two or more of the following:

State or federal litigation, including investigating and researching potential claims, drafting complaints, briefs, and supporting documents, and participating in hearings and arguments.
The federal regulatory process, either via litigation, notice-and-comment rulemaking, or other administrative processes.
Environmental management or advocacy issues, including advising clients on environmental compliance issues.
Employment law in the federal government, including worker protections and rights issues.

A demonstrated interest in strong environmental protections and a commitment to protecting whistleblowers is a must.
Duties and Responsibilities

Legal Management: serve as PEER’s chief legal officer and authoritative legal advisor. Manage PEER’s legal affairs and the staff assigned to perform legal work.
Development of Materials: prepare legal documents and memoranda necessary to fulfill the duties of the General Counsel.
Administrative Management: draft the annual budget for the legal department and serve as Secretary to the Board of Directors.
Litigation: serve as lead or co-counsel in proceedings in federal and state courts, including advising clients on litigation strategy, risks, and objectives, and carrying out all aspects of litigation from case initiation through appeal. This includes representing PEER and PEER’s clients in litigation and acting as co-counseling with other entities when appropriate. Litigation will be under federal and state environmental and public health laws, the Freedom of Information Act and employment law, particularly whistleblower law.
Coalition Management: work with partners from a wide range of public interest spheres, including non-profits, local governments, unions, and individuals, to develop, litigate, and raise awareness of PEER’s legal work and build partnerships with other organizations.
Advocacy: represent PEER before federal agencies in regulatory processes, including rulemakings, agency hearings, and agency meetings.
Other Duties: write legal memoranda; draft, file, and litigate FOIA requests; and draft and submit other types of advocacy materials, including but not limited to, petitions for rulemaking, comments on proposed agency actions, and letters to entities responsible for agency oversight, such as Inspectors General and Scientific Integrity Officials.
Manage and support the growth and development of junior legal staff. This includes providing appropriate and timely feedback to staff, informal mentorship, and other opportunities for collaboration and support.
Contribute affirmatively to a workplace culture of inclusion and equity.

Qualifications

J.D. from an accredited law school.
Active membership in good standing in the bar of the District of Columbia, or membership in good standing in another state bar with the ability to become admitted in D.C.
At least 7 years of relevant experience, ideally some of which will have been on behalf of or against federal or state governments and/or advocating for clients in the federal regulatory process.
Demonstrated excellence in performing legal research and drafting legal documents (including court filings such as complaints, dispositive motions, and appeals, and/or regulatory filings such as comments and petitions for rulemaking), in a professional, timely, and self-directed manner. Excellent writing ability is a must.
Familiarity with legal doctrines applicable to litigation and/or regulatory advocacy involving the federal government. Experience with the federal Administrative Procedure Act is a plus.
Experience developing litigation in state and/or federal courts, including researching potential theories, developing potential clients, and building factual records.
Ability to work collaboratively and respectfully on a team of attorneys and staff professionals in a relatively flat hierarchical structure.
Ability to handle multiple concurrent assignments and meet deadlines; must work well independently and in a team environment.
Ability to become proficient in new issue areas.
Ability to develop and maintain relationships with clients and partner organizations.
Well-developed collaborative and interpersonal skills, including demonstrated self-awareness, commitment to diversity and inclusivity, and ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders across diverse cultures and backgrounds.
Commitment to workplace inclusion and ability to contribute affirmatively to a just and equitable workplace.

Salary and Benefits

The starting salary range for the General Counsel positions is $100,000 – $130,000, based on years of relevant experience and seniority. We have some of the best vacation, flextime and remote work possibilities available in the industry. Quality of life issues are paramount to our staff.

Applicants in the Washington, DC, area will be given preference. We are open to the possibility of this being a remote position. Periodic travel to Washington, DC, would be required.

Founded in 1967, the Wyoming Outdoor Council is the state’s oldest independent conservation organization. We use western science and Indigenous traditional ecological knowledge as well as legal and policy expertise to advocate for public land, wildlife, clean air and water. We seek lasting change by striving to meet people where they are, valuing diverse perspectives, building coalitions, and practicing reciprocity. We hold government agencies, lawmakers, and industries accountable for decisions that threaten the land, wildlife, clean air and water we depend on. We are a steadfast and trusted conservation voice at the state legislature. We support and empower people to be effective advocates in their communities.

This Role

WOC has a long history of effective advocacy at the Wyoming state legislature, including working to defend and improve state policies that help protect Wyoming’s landscapes, waters and the communities that rely on them. In this position, you will lead our legislative advocacy work as a member of our Government Relations team. Under supervision of the Legal and Government Relations Director, you will work closely with the program and communications staff, and coordinate with key NGO partners to track, address, and influence the outcome of state legislation. You will serve as the primary representative for the Outdoor Council during interim and general state legislative sessions. The legislative sessions take place in Cheyenne, while interim meetings take place around the state

You will:

Establish relationships with elected officials at the state, county, and local levels.
Attend and testify during relevant interim committee meetings around the state and coordinate with other key staff to attend and provide testimony as needed.
Work in Cheyenne for the duration of the legislative session in Jan/Feb each year. (We cover lodging and all other reasonable expenses for our employees who travel to stay in Cheyenne during the session.)
Schedule conference calls and meetings with key partner organizations and lobbyists to strategize about upcoming bills.
Oversee development and coordination of a volunteer Outdoor Council legislative advisory team.
Work closely with Outdoor Council communications staff to draft and send weekly legislative updates during the session, as well as action alerts and other educational materials throughout the year.
In coordination with program staff, assist in tracking federal legislation affecting Wyoming’s energy and land use.
Host virtual and in-person member events to educate and engage members and the public around key bills.
Offer legislative training days for citizens leaders and NGO partners, supervise week-long legislative interns, and assist the communications staff with “get out the vote” and other civic engagement efforts.
Represent Wyoming Outdoor Council at meetings, conferences, and events with stakeholders and the public, as needed.
Conduct outreach to Wyoming delegation staff members to build and maintain relationships with delegation members.
Compile an annual conservation vote report post-session and inform people and organizations about the status of conservation policy in Wyoming.
Work collaboratively with the program team and external partners to address emerging legislative concerns and opportunities.
Support the work of equity and belonging at the Outdoor Council.

Attend and participate in annual staff retreat and staff days, legislative session permitting.
Other duties as assigned.

About You

You’re highly personable and thrive in a fast-paced work environment where you will need to think on your feet and address a wide array of policy issues. You have a demonstrated ability to build relationships with people across the political spectrum and you seek to find common ground whenever possible. You are familiar with conservation issues across the state as well as policies that affect water, wildlife and lands.You have experience lobbying and engaging with elected and government officials and can work with a variety of partners to find solutions to some of the most challenging conservation issues of our time.

You are self-motivated and enjoy leading your own projects, but also work well with a team. You are thoughtful and attentive to details. You prioritize developing a strong understanding of policy and facts, but are humble and aren’t afraid to ask for help, input, or advice. You embrace growth and learning as a natural part of your work.

You are self-aware, strategic, and good at reading people. You understand that hallway conversations with individual legislators can be as important as formal testimony before a committee. You are a strong written and oral communicator who is equally prepared to give a public testimony, write detailed formal comments, or speak to a group of members interested in our work. You have a good sense of humor.

You are committed to contributing to the Outdoor Council’s equity and belonging work to

ensure the organization is a welcoming place for all staff, board, volunteers, community

members, and organizational partners.

You love Wyoming and enjoy traveling the state to attend meetings and hold events with

members and supporters. You like working flexible hours and recognize that particularly during legislative sessions, there is an intensity of work taking place in Cheyenne. You have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record. You are experienced working on Apple devices and the standard suite of office tools and technologies.

And, you are committed to the mission of the Wyoming Outdoor Council.

The Emmett Environmental Law & Policy Clinic at Harvard Law School is inviting applications for a full-time Clinical Fellow. The position will be based at the Harvard Law School campus in Cambridge, MA (with potential flexibility for limited remote work between semesters, depending on the fellow’s circumstances). Expected start date is July/August 2025, with some flexibility depending on the chosen candidate.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Given the breadth of the Clinic’s work, the Fellow should be interested in, and able to, dive deeply and relatively quickly into new areas of law.

The Clinical Fellow will work with the Clinic Director and Clinical Instructor on a broad array of environmental, energy, and natural resource cases and projects and assist with the supervision of the students working in the Clinic. The Fellow’s work will involve a mix of litigation, administrative advocacy, policy work, legislative drafting, and client advising. The Fellow will typically have a portfolio of multiple ongoing projects and tasks. Specifically, the Clinical Fellow will be expected to do some or all of the following:

Participate in researching, writing, and editing briefs, research and policy papers, comment letters, petitions for rulemakings, complaints, legislation, and other case and project documents;
Investigate and develop new Clinic projects and follow up on inquiries for the Clinic’s assistance;
Assist in the development of educational materials (e.g., research guides), seminars, and webinars offered by the Clinic;
Collaborate with students and engage in student outreach;
Assist with event planning and organizing; and
Perform other duties as assigned.

The fellowship offers ample opportunity for professional development through working closely with Clinic faculty, staff, students, clients, and partners; developing expertise in particular issue areas; gaining experience with a broad range of advocacy and client counseling strategies; and collaborating with and mentoring law students. The Clinic Fellow will be part of the intellectual community at Harvard Law School and will have opportunities to attend workshops and conferences.
Qualifications:

Required
J.D. (earned within the last three years) and admission to state bar
Willingness to seek admission to the Massachusetts bar under Rule 3.01
Preferred
Some specialized knowledge and/or experience in environmental law, administrative law, energy law, federal Indian law, and/or local government law
Clerkship(s), litigation experience, legislative or policy experience, or advanced degrees in relevant disciplines are valued
The ideal candidate will have strong legal research, writing, and editing skills, have strong interpersonal skills, good time management, and be comfortable working both independently and in teams.

Terms of Employment:

This is a one-year term appointment with the possibility of renewal , subject to funding, and departmental need.

Salary:

Compensation for the fellowship (which includes salary and benefits) is commensurate with experience. The base fellowship salary amount (not including benefits) is expected to be in the range of $60,000-$80,000.

The DNREC Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy is seeking a paralegal to provide support to the Division on policy and regulatory issues. This position provides clerical/administrative support; monitors, reviews and conducts research on relevant state and federal code, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance; organizes and maintains documentation in paper or electronic filing systems; writes or summarizes reports; and drafts correspondence and legal documents such as contracts, agreements and Requests for Proposals.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

Establishes and maintains case files.

Reviews legal/court documents for completeness and accuracy.

Compiles and evaluates facts to complete program, legal, and/or court documents.

Provides administrative reports and recommendations for new/revised operating policies/procedures.

Reviews state and federal codes, laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance of legal actions/processes.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Paralegal III
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

Two years experience in preparing and maintaining legal documents and case files.
Two years experience in legal research such as researching statutes, regulations, case law and background information.
Two years experience in interpreting laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
One year experience in drafting legal documents and such as legal briefs or memoranda of law including presenting facts, setting out and analyzing legal issues and applying legal precedents.
One year experience in interviewing using structured or unstructured interview techniques to obtain facts, explore issues and identify courses of action.

The Federal Advocacy Manager supports and coordinates the Leagues federal legislative advocacy work, with a focus on building strong relationships with a diversity of congressional members, including those of both political parties, to advance the League’s priorities. This position works with the Director of Government Affairs to implement the League’s legislative agenda by engaging, educating, and mobilizing congressional offices, monitoring Hill action, researching and developing advocacy materials such as Hill blasts and factsheets, coordinating fly-ins, constructing strategic target lists for targeted messaging, and providing other campaign support.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Work with the Government Affairs Director to advance education and policy strategies on Capitol Hill.
Leads League internal federal advocacy priorities, communication, and strategy.
Manage and track Congressional targets for our priority campaigns; assist in maintaining key relationships.
Participate in coalition spaces to understand the universe of legislative and administrative action that impact League priorities and to support partners in implementing shared commitments toward federal advocacy goals.

Priority Campaigns Support – Defend Alaska’s public lands and waters from harmful legislative and administrative actions; elevate Alaska as a key federal solution to our global climate crisis, contribute to building a diverse coalition of Congressional offices to protect Alaska’s public lands and waters.

In partnership with the Government Affairs Director, strengthen and build AWL’s recognition with Hill offices.
Lead research on identified members of Congress in order to develop effective political strategies.
Regularly meet and contact Hill staff to educate on relevant issues.
Send consistent emails through Congress Plus, including creating target lists and ensuring that messages are written in a compelling, convincing, and relatable way.
Support the Leagues leadership in coalition spaces for DC strategy and lobbying, with a focus on Arctic and Tongass campaigns.
Attend relevant coalition calls, help develop and circulate agendas when appropriate, take and distribute notes.
Keep congressional trackers for Arctic Refuge and NPRA up to date and distributed to appropriate lobbyists.
Join additional national coalition calls and meetings to report out on engagement opportunities for our priority campaigns.

League Programs:

Serve as the lead to hearings and outside legislative priorities for the League.
Research and track upcoming hearings, attending and taking notes at those that may have an impact on Alaska federal lands issues, reporting out to internal staff and coalition partners as appropriate.
Monitor administrative announcements for relevant statements of administrative policy.
Lead advocacy efforts related to mining, forestry priorities of the League, including legislative work related to the Tongass National Forest, and monitors other related policy for League engagement.
Leads development of letters, fact sheets, blog posts and other internal campaign materials, as needed.
Leads internal strategic metrics including when members of Congress take action or elevate campaign issues, circulate to internal team.
Support fly-ins and attend hill events as identified to help build relationships.

Who You Are:

Have a minimum of 3+ years of relevant work experience, with familiarity of the federal legislative process.
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, while balancing multiple projects and deadlines.
Cultural competency to work with a diverse range of people.
Experience translating complicated policy concepts for a variety of stakeholders and audiences.
Exceptional and clear written and verbal communication and persuasion skills.
Passionate about protecting the environment and public lands.
A self-starter, with a demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a team or independently depending on the project.
Composure and flexibility adapting to shifting priorities and short turnaround times.
Proficiency in a range of software platforms including Microsoft Office

The strongest candidates will also have some of the following skills and experience:

Demonstrated commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity Inclusion work.
Passion for land conservation and advocacy, climate justice, and indigenous rights.

The Environmental Compliance Inspector I position is the first position in a series responsible for performing work and program administration duties in support of the Regulatory Compliance Program. The primary function of the Environmental Compliance Inspector I position is to maintain compliance with state, federal, county, and local regulations, and to protect the health and safety of Mesa’s citizens and employees, the water distribution system, and the Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTW) systems.

This position is divided into four functional areas: Water Quality Inspections, Reclaimed/Air Quality Inspections, Industrial Pretreatment Inspections, and Backflow Inspections. The Water Quality Inspector samples, monitors, and supports regulatory activities for Drinking Water. The Reclaimed/Air Quality Inspector samples, monitors, and supports regulatory activities for Reclaimed Water, Biosolids, and Air Quality. The Industrial Pretreatment Inspector and the Backflow Inspector sample, inspect, and monitor industrial and commercial establishments for compliance with city code and ordinances, and to support regulatory activities for Industrial Pretreatment and Backflow programs, respectfully.

This class is distinguished from the Environmental Compliance Inspector II by performing more routine inspections, technical work, program administration duties, and has a more limited knowledge of environmental regulations. The Environmental Compliance Inspector II has extensive knowledge regarding applicable regulations and works with the more complex inspections. This class is supervised by the supervisor in their assigned area (Water Quality, Reclaimed/Air Quality, Industrial Pretreatment, or Cross Connection) and may take direction from an Environmental Compliance Inspector II. Employees in this class can progress to the Water Resources Environmental Compliance Inspector II class by noncompetitive, criteria-based promotion. This class is FLSA non-exempt.

Minimum Qualifications Required. Graduation from high school or GED. Any combination of education and experience equivalent to three years’ technical experience in water resources (water or environmental quality, wastewater systems, water/wastewater treatment, industrial pretreatment, water distribution, backflow, stormwater, etc.). Two years of college level coursework, including 12 credit hours of environmental, physical, or biological science coursework may substitute for one year of required work experience (official or unofficial transcripts must be attached with application for verification).

Special Requirements. Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver’s License by hire or promotion date. Must obtain within one year of hire date and maintain a Grade I operator certification from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) in either Treatment or Distribution (Backflow and Water Quality assignments), or Wastewater Treatment or Collections certification (Reclaimed/Air Quality and Industrial Pretreatment assignments). Must obtain within one year of hire date and maintain a forty-hour HazWoper certification. If assigned to Industrial Pretreatment, must meet the qualifications to wear a tight-fitting respirator by passing a medical evaluation in accordance with Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910.134 by hire or promotion date and must maintain certification.

The Northwoods Land Trust (NWLT) is hiring to fill the position of Conservation Outreach Specialist.

NWLT was awarded grants through the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources’ Surface Water Grant Program and a private foundation to create this new position. It is dedicated to landowner outreach and public education and is focused on Oneida County.

The goal is to promote and protect the extraordinary natural resources in Oneida County and throughout NWLT’s service area.

Oneida County hosts top ranked healthy watersheds in the state, according to the DNR’s Healthy Waters, High-Quality Waters initiative. Of the 42 watersheds located in Oneida County, 19 are among the healthiest in Wisconsin. However, many of these watersheds are highly vulnerable.

NWLT, and its partners, aim to inspire landowners and the community to take proactive measures to protect land and water resources for future generations.

Overview of Position: The Specialist will provide outreach to private landowners and education to the public to promote the land and shoreland protection programs of the Northwoods Land Trust (NWLT).

Landowner Outreach & Public Relations (60%)

Act as a spokesperson for NWLT by coordinating and conducting educational programs including presentations, workshops, field tours, and special events to engage landowners and the public.
Develop and strengthen strategic partnerships with select nonprofit, county, state, and federal land and water conservation organizations and departments.
Understand and promote partner conservation programs; collaborate with partners when conducting outreach and education; and make landowner referrals to partners.
Develop promotional materials and communications, and prepare and process informational mailings.
Identify priority landowners within NWLT’s target areas, and segment/organize/consolidate contact information.

New Land Protection (30%)

Transition landowners interested in permanent land protection to NWLT’s Land Protection Director so they receive tailored services to reach a positive conservation outcome.
Make referrals to partners in an effective and timely manner to ensure landowners receive information on other conservation services of interest.
Assist with conducting and documenting site visits at properties that are advancing through the land protection program.
Assist with the preparation of baseline documentation, maps, and other technical documents for new conservation easement and land acquisition projects.

Other Mission Oriented Activities (10%)

Assist with grant writing, donor development, outdoor activities, and special events to support the programs and mission of NWLT.

Qualifications & Skills:

Education – B.A. or B.S. degree in the conservation of natural resources or a related field preferred. Associate’s degrees will be considered.

Experience – The ideal candidate will have direct experience with land trust-related conservation work and programs and be familiar with conservation easements and other land/water conservation and protection tools. A minimum of two years of professional experience with a land trust or conservation organization/department is preferred. Other experience with communications, planning, public service and administration, and/or project management are a plus.

Skills – Must be detail-oriented and self-motivated. Excellent communication, presentation, and writing skills are essential. An ability to work professionally in a group setting, and personally (listening skills) with individual landowners. Proficiency with computer applications and office systems including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Experience with ArcGIS software is strongly preferred. Also required is knowledge of northern Wisconsin ecology and water resources; more beneficial is the ability to evaluate and describe natural communities and shorelines.

Wages & Benefits:

The Specialist will be a half to three-quarter time employee (20 to 30 hours per week) of the Northwoods Land Trust. In general, this position has a flexible work schedule, based out of the Eagle River office, with the potential for limited work hours from home. Some evening and weekend hours as needed. A reliable vehicle is required, as travel to conduct education and outreach is necessary (mileage is reimbursable).

The starting wage is between $23 and $25 per hour based on qualifications and experience. Benefits include optional participation in a 3% matching SIMPLE IRA retirement plan; a medical/health subsidy (QSEHRA or stipend); paid vacation, sick time, and holidays; and Death and Disability insurance.

This position is grant funded. It will begin in the spring of 2025 and last through 2026 and is limited to that term, with the possibility of extension.