Job Tag: Science/Engineering

Warren Wilson College welcomes applicants for an Assistant Program Director position in the Master of Science in Applied Climate Studies (MACS) program, a low-residency graduate program enrolling its first cohort in June 2025. This exciting new program provides a great opportunity for an experienced and motivated academic professional to be part of designing, building, and managing a deeply applied program to address what may be the most critically important issue of this time. Warren Wilson College is known for our commitment to addressing climate issues for decades, and this MS program builds on that and is engaged in a partnership with Warren Wilson’s Center for Working Lands and its Climate Action Now initiative.

The MS in Applied Climate Studies program combines cutting-edge on-site experience, experimentation, and demonstrations with on-line and virtual work in climate science, climate data analysis, data visualization, communication, climate justice, policy, planning, management, decision-making, and leadership. The experience is grounded in 12-day residencies that take place each June, offering field skills, facilitation skills, field trips, and other in-person experiences that prepare students for the program and provide platforms for students to demonstrate lessons and competencies. In fall and spring, on-line classes provide content, projects, and skills building. The program offers professional skills modules that complement the offerings of each semester. Students also work on small teams with a community partner on year-long projects that allow them to apply what they are learning in the classes and build experience.

We seek a highly motivated climate professional with a STEM background, a sustainability mindset, and project management experience to work collaboratively in managing this graduate program. Competitive candidates will have a minimum of a graduate degree and previous professional experience in events or program logistics coordination, preferably in a higher education setting. The ideal candidate will possess a high level of fluency with multiple software platforms including Zoom, Google suite, Microsoft office, familiarity with Moodle, and web content management. Previous teaching experience, including online teaching in higher education is desired. This is a full-time, exempt benefit eligible position. Occasional travel, some driving, and evening and weekend work hours during program residencies are a part of this position. Maturity, patience, troubleshooting, grace-under-pressure, discretion, and a sense of humor; creativity, imagination, flexibility, endurance and initiative are all valued.

Working with the Director and Graduate Programs Manager, the Assistant Program Director collaborates in many aspects of designing and delivering the MS in Applied Climate Studies program. This position is responsible for 1) managing the applied research projects (team-based and individual (including students, community partners, and academic faculty); 2) assisting with recruiting of students into the program; 3) designing and leading parts of the residency; 4) collaborating on management of the program; 5) advising students in the program; 6) teaching class sessions on professional project management at the residencies and in on-line courses; and 7) supporting program direction and management in many other ways. There is also the potential and desire for this person to design and teach one (or parts of several) of the substantial on-line courses in the program.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A graduate degree that connects to the mission of the program.
At least one year experience teaching in an academic setting.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate/collaborate with a broad range of constituents (including community partners, faculty, students, staff, and others).
Demonstrated ability to design and teach project management modules; Ability to assist and guide students in project management.
Exceptional management and organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize and to perform multiple tasks efficiently.
Demonstrated excellence in all forms of communication, including writing, interpersonal, engagement, on-line, and presentation skills.
Demonstrated fluency with Zoom, Microsoft Office, Google Suite, WordPress and website maintenance, and spreadsheet and database software. Familiarity with Moodle.
Demonstrated experience with advancing diversity, equity and inclusion in learning spaces. For instance, experience incorporating inclusive teaching modalities, selection of course content, subject matter experts and working with diverse student and faculty populations (e.g., racial/ethnic, income, immigration status, sexual orientation/gender identification, etc.).
Experience in event planning.
Experience with program or logistics coordination, or other similar role for a business or non-profit organization.
A valid Driver’s License

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

A PhD in a climate-related or sustainability field.
Five years of experience teaching in a climate-related area in an academic program.
Advanced teaching skills including on-line approaches to teaching in higher education.
Experience teaching at the graduate level.
Experience in budget management and analysis.
Experience in academic administration.

Summary:
As a tenure-track faculty member in the Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences, the person in this position will teach courses for the Pollution Monitoring and Control track of the Environmental Science and Technology degree program. Teaching responsibilities will include lower-division introductory courses in environmental science and pollution science, as well as upper-division courses on pollution detection, monitoring and mitigation, and regulatory compliance. The person in this position will also teach lab courses that have both laboratory and field components.

The standard teaching load is 12 credit hours of in-person courses per semester. Scholarship in the discipline, involvement with advising, and service to the department and profession are expected
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Effectively teaching 12 credit hours per semester of pollution and other environmental science courses and labs.

Conducting scholarship in the discipline that involves undergraduate students.

Advising undergraduate students.

Participating in service activities at the department, university, community, and professional levels.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily.

Minimum Qualifications Required:
• Ph.D. in Environmental Science or a closely related science (chemistry, botany, ecology, geology, agronomy), or M.S. in the above with 5 years of professional experience.
• Effectiveness in teaching, enthusiasm for working with and an ability to inspire undergraduate students at all levels, and an aptitude to teach excellent communication skills are required.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct quality scholarship in the field of pollution monitoring and control.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Professional experience in pollution monitoring and control, especially in soil and ground water, and/or U.S. regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated teaching experience at the college/university level (2 years preferred).
• Colorado Mesa University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and who have a demonstrated commitment to improving the levels of access and success for underrepresented students within higher education.

Whitman is a multi-discipline firm. We are currently seeking an Environmental Project Scientist with three (3) years of experience to join our environmental consulting team based out of the Somerset, New Jersey office. We are looking for an environmental professional looking to continue their career growth performing environmental field work and office activities supporting Whitman’s environmental project managers/LSRPs. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in environmental science and excellent analytical skills. This position will require working on multiple projects concurrently with demanding schedules. This requires the candidate to be self-motivated, independent, results-oriented and able to re-prioritize as required. This position provides the opportunity to learn and grow technical competency by receiving on-the-job related training under the supervision of environmental project managers and LSRPs working on a variety of projects.

Familiarity with the NJ Technical Requirements for Site Remediation and NJDEP Field Sampling Procedures Manual, as well as experience conducting soil/groundwater sampling and vapor intrusion sampling, is a must. The candidate must have 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER training and necessary 8-hour refresher courses.

Responsibilities:

Perform Phase I Environmental Site Assessment and/or NJDEP Preliminary Assessment due diligence projects, including site inspections and report preparation.
Organize, plan, conduct, and direct field assessments such as soil, groundwater, and/or vapor intrusion sampling and report preparation.
Report writing for various Remedial phase reports.
Self-perform QAQC of reports, tables, figures, etc.
Assist in preparing Licensed Site Remediation Professional (LSRP) and NJDEP forms.

Requirements:

B.S. in Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field.
3+ years of experience.
Strong verbal communication skills.
Proficient in technical writing with minimal review.
Working knowledge of ASTM Phase I Standards, All Appropriate Inquiry Rule, NJ Technical Requirements for Site Remediation, Administrative Requirements for Remediation of Contaminated Sites and Field Sampling Procedures Manual.
Demonstrates initiative and motivation for excellence, and is highly organized, with minimal supervision needed.
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (i.e., Word, Excel), Microsoft Teams, and Adobe Acrobat.
Experience in CAD is a plus.

General Responsibilities:
Conduct environmental site investigations, assessments and surveys to sample, measure and analyze air, water, material, and soil. Identify, evaluate and recommend risk and remediation strategies/designs to ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations. Prepare applicable permit applications, risk assessments and technical documents including proposals, reports and regulatory agency correspondence. Design systems and environmental protection plans. Projects may include Phase I/II environmental site assessments, ecological and natural resource field surveys, tank closure assessments, asbestos abatement, storm water management, and site planning and permitting.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

Develop understanding and be aware of project-related risk. Be familiar with what could go wrong on a project and how to protect the Company.
Lead safety efforts for team and ensure team follows safety rules and guidelines. Responsible for creating and modeling a safe work environment; demonstrates safety practices. Promote pre-task planning for all projects.
Promote continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects. Monitor quality standards and practices.
Senior level scientific professional responsible for leading complex projects requiring innovative investigation techniques.
Supervise the analysis and formation of recommendations in written reports.
Assist in establishing and updating current policies/ procedures for technical projects in field of expertise, to ensure proper interpretation and implementation by subordinate staff.
Provide technical direction and training to less experience professional staff.
Participate in the development of marketing strategies and presentations of qualifications to clients on projects.
Serves as an Authorized Project Reviewer.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related science field and a minimum of 9 years’ related experience. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 13 years’ related experience.
Master’s degree or PhD preferred.
Certification in field of expertise required.
Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.

The Writing Center of Excellence (WCE) in the Communications and Public Affairs Division at Argonne National Laboratory (ANL) seeks a versatile Science Writer/Editor to provide communications support and exceptional service in support of the lab’s mission. This position will research, write and edit scientific and research-related communications, publications, press releases, news and feature stories and other materials.

A world-leading science laboratory, Argonne’s research portfolio spans the spectrum from fundamental to applied sciences. Laboratory researchers pursue big, ambitious ideas with international impact in areas as diverse as biology, quantum information science, new materials, and artificial intelligence. Argonne operates large research facilities that serve more than 7,000 researchers from around the world each year, and partners with academic, government, industrial, and community organizations to drive pivotal discoveries and foster groundbreaking innovations.

The successful candidate will write and/or edit scientific and research-related communications to ensure clarity, accuracy, and effectiveness. He/she will collaborate closely with scientists, researchers, and creative staff. The Science Writer/Editor will work independently or as a team member in a dynamic, fast-paced work setting.

Position Requirements

Skill in writing, information gathering, interviewing, and communication planning and development.

Experience in proofreading and editing complex content.

Knowledge of Standard American usage of English.

Familiarity with the Chicago Manual of Style and the Associated Press Stylebook.

Successful track record of managing multiple projects simultaneously and meeting tight deadlines.

Ability to present complex science topics in compelling, easily understandable language.

Strong customer service orientation.

Passion for the mission of the Lab.

Ability to model Argonne’s Core Values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork.

Bachelor’s degree in communications, English, journalism, or a related scientific/technical discipline, and 4+ years of experience, or equivalent.

We are seeking an Environmental Manager to work on the DSA-2000 project (https://www.deepsynoptic.org/), a world-leading telescope that is currently in the final design phase. The array will use 2000, 5-meter dishes to observe at radio wavelengths (0.7 – 2 GHz frequency range) to survey the skies 10x faster than any radio telescope current or planned. The telescope will conduct a broad range of research, including the study of the formation of galaxies, the search for cosmic explosions, and investigations into the nature of gravity. A key component of the construction readiness is the permitting of the future site for the project. The project is located near Ely, NV within a majority portion of Bureau of Land Management (BLM) property. The Environmental Manager will support the Lead Project Manager with the site permitting and compliance process.

The role will be fully remote but will require site visits to the project site from time to time. Other travel requirements to Caltech in Pasadena may be required as required for in-person team meetings. This role includes opportunities for growth through education and training as relevant or needed. The DSA-2000 project values diversity and inclusion and is committed to supporting our team members in any way possible. We encourage applicants who can bring a new perspective to the team.

Please contact the hiring manager, Dr. Katie Jameson (kj******@*****ch.edu), with any questions regarding this position.

Essential Job Duties

Lead the site environmental permitting and compliance process for the DSA-2000 project.
Create and maintain timelines and budgets for permitting and compliance.
Contracting and statement of work development for environmental consulting teams.
Manage environmental consultant contracts for completion of the third-party NEPA process and oversee biological and cultural surveys and permitting documents.
Manage the consultation with state and federal agencies on behalf of the project as part of the permitting and compliance process.
Identify timeline and budget risks and create mitigation strategies.
Provide the project leadership team with environmental management best practices and recommend changes or modifications to improve environmental compliance.
Advise construction and engineering team on environmental impacts relating to construction methods within the project footprint.
Implement mitigation and compliance strategies to meet compliance needs and work within allowable budgets.
Oversight/ Involvement with construction crews and other contractors to ensure understanding and compliance with permit requirements.
Other duties as needed.

Basic Qualifications

A Master’s degree in environmental management, environmental science (or similarly related fields).
5 years minimum of project management experience.
10+ years’ experience in environmental regulatory and construction industry compliance.
Knowledge and experience of environmental permitting with federal, state and local agencies.
Knowledge and experience permitting for biological, cultural and water resources.
Experience and understanding of civil construction and contract management.
Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team and stakeholders with varying resource interests and goals.
Experience with construction methods and equipment, and associated impacts to environmental resources.

Preferred Qualifications

5+ years of oversight and partnership with consulting teams with a high level of understanding of contractual agreements and required environmental scope of work relating to biological, cultural, waters and other environmental resources permitting.
10+ years’ experience with project management.
Experience as a Construction Manager or Site Superintendent/Site Supervisor, or experience with oversight of construction contractors.

Working at Mecklenburg County for LUESA, (Land Use and Environmental Service Agency) you will help to provide key services that will contribute to an exceptional quality of life for Mecklenburg County residents. LUESA’s responsibilities range from enforcing building and zoning codes to managing water and air resources for future generations. Working with LUESA provides an opportunity to partner with some of the most creative minds and inspiring leaders. If you are interested in working for a collaborative team that is driven by success and innovation you have found the right organization. We welcome talented, high-energy, fun team members to partner with our community to enhance our quality of life through environmental stewardship and economic vitality.

Position Summary
Performs technical and investigative work involving enforcement of various codes and regulations to protect public health, safety, and the environment. This position, under minimal supervision, may also perform site inspections, collects and analyzes samples and data, and responds to citizen complaints.

Essential Functions
Review field inspection reports and assign and monitor follow-up corrective and enforcement actions and plans
Investigate complaints concerning suspected violations of environmental laws, rules and regulations
Coordinate and participate in enforcement actions with external agencies
Draft, prepare, and review reports, correspondence and other documents concerning complaints and enforcement activities
Consult with management, other governmental agencies and industry representatives on environmental matters
Develop data processing applications involving databases and spreadsheets to compile, inventory, and manage field testing, sampling and investigations data
Order field equipment and supplies used in conducting field sampling, testing and investigations
Provide technical guidance and may schedule, assign, train and oversee review the work of others
Conduct field tests, sampling, and investigations to assess the natural environment and to determine sources of and methods for controlling pollutants in air, water and soil
Perform public education and outreach activities in various settings such as the field, office or classroom environments
Assist with the preparation of grant applications to fund environmental programs as directed.
Operate environmental monitoring equipment, following quality controls and good laboratory practice (GLP).

Minimum Qualifications
Experience:
Minimum of two years of experience.

Education:
Bachelor’s degree in an environmental or scientific field.
Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted?: Yes

Licenses and Certifications
Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver’s License
Requires County Driving Privileges
Annual Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check required

Preferred Qualifications
This position within Mecklenburg County’s Water Quality Program (under the Stream Team) performs a variety of activities which includes stream morphology assessments/surveys and restoring surface water quality conditions in Mecklenburg County. This position requires strong team skills to be proficient in performing field activities of surveying, collecting, and analyzing datasets to assess/determine conditions of unrestored/restored streams. In addition, this position must be proficient with GIS as well as surveying equipment; GPS units; water quality monitoring instruments such as YSI multiprobes, ISCO automated samplers; mobile data collection systems; and cellular phones.

The College of Agricultural Sciences, Agricultural Analytical Services Laboratory at The Pennsylvania State University seeks to fill a full-time Laboratory Analyst position for the water and environmental testing programs beginning in January 2025. The Agricultural Analytical Services Laboratory (AASL) supports the education, research, and extension missions of the College of Agricultural Sciences by providing analytical testing and research-based recommendations to inform sustainable resource management decisions. The laboratory offers testing programs for agricultural, horticultural, and environmental materials, including soil, manure, biosolids, compost, plant tissue, and water. The laboratory is accredited for drinking water and environmental testing by the PA Department of Environmental Protection.

This position will work primarily in the laboratory’s water and environmental testing programs but will assist in other areas as needed. Requires attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment. Typical duties include sample receipt, chain of custody documentation and worklist generation, preparation of samples for analysis (subsampling, filtration, preservation), preparation of sample kits, reagents and standards, operation of analytical instrumentation and equipment, and generation and review of data reports. Assays performed by the position include total, suspended dissolved solids, total coliform and E. coli, pH, alkalinity, ion chromatography, turbidity and trace element testing.

Required Experience and Education:

Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, agricultural, or environmental science, or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Candidates should be proficient in the use of MS Excel and Word and have experience using relational databases.

Additional Preferred Education and Experience:

Preference will be given to candidates with laboratory experience testing water, environmental or agricultural samples.

The College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences (CFOS) at the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) is seeking a part-time Research Assistant based in Fairbanks. This position will prepare for and conduct field work such as setting up and testing various instrumentation, purchasing supplies, and conducting laboratory experiments.

To thrive in this role, candidates need to be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). Have experience with data analysis software (e.g., R, SPSS) as well as knowledge of research methodologies and experimental design. You must have the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. In addition, strong organizational and time management skills are essential. The ideal candidate will have experience with field work, laboratory work, data analysis and statistical software.

Minimum Qualifications:

● Bachelor’s degree in biology, environmental science, or a related field.
● Must be able to travel for field work.

A valid AK Driver’s license and clean driving record in compliance with UA Safe Driving Criteria is required.