Job Tag: Science/Engineering

Are you a dedicated environmental professional and proven leader who recognizes the value of green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) in urban watershed health, sustainability, climate resilience, and environmental justice?
Are you committed to fostering inclusion and belonging in workplace culture while expanding and diversifying teams through workforce development?
Are you excited by the prospect of leading teams through change and transition while ensuring continuity of operations and service delivery?
Are you an adaptable problem-solver that can pivot to new emerging challenges while continuing to make progress on long-term priorities?
If so, you may be the Environmental Manager that we’re looking for!

POSITION SUMMARY
The City of Portland Bureau of Environmental Services (BES) is seeking an experienced and dedicated Environmental Manager to lead the Green Stormwater Infrastructure Operations and Maintenance (GSI O&M) section in our Watershed Operations and Maintenance (WOM) division.

The Environmental Manager leads a dynamic team of knowledgeable and skilled environmental and natural resource professionals that manages and maintains BES’s large and growing portfolio of green stormwater assets, including approximately 2,600 green streets (planters and swales in the roadway right-of-way) and 150 larger water quality facilities (including wet ponds, dry ponds, constructed wetland, and large biorientation facilities located on tax lots). GSI O&M collaborates with bureau staff in Stormwater Maintenance Engineering, Design Engineering, Construction, Community Engagement (Stewardship), Regulatory Strategy, and other programs to ensure effective stormwater management and compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations and permits.

What you’ll get to do:

Recruit, hire, lead, and supervise a staff of environmental professionals; assign projects and duties, establish performance objectives and priorities; provide training, professional development, coaching, and/or mentoring.
Develop business case analyses, financial plans, and annual budgets to secure adequate staff and financial resources to support ongoing operations and proposed program improvements.
Authorize expenditures and monitor status of $2.7M materials & services budget.
Apply principles of infrastructure asset management to ensure effective management of a large portfolio of municipal stormwater assets.
Balance maintenance levels of service with available staff and budget resources to deliver cost-effective and responsive service to the community.
Apply technical knowledge and experience to work with staff to develop creative solutions to ongoing and emerging challenges of maintaining the condition and function of public green stormwater facilities in an urban environment.
Cultivate and implement new workforce development initiatives in collaboration with internal stakeholders and external partners, with an emphasis on promoting equity and workforce diversity.
Collaborate with other managers and subject matter experts in operations and maintenance, regulatory strategy, planning, design, construction, communications, and community engagement, and other work groups to promote effective feedback loops and strategic alignment of BES policies, programs, and processes.
Develop, improve, and implement policies and processes, including new technological applications, to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations.
Prepare and submit reports or data for regulatory permit compliance and performance monitoring.
Negotiate and execute agreements with interagency, intergovernmental, vendors, and private sector partners.
Ensure responsive customer service and promote effective community engagement related to stewardship of public green stormwater infrastructure facilities.
Represent BES as member of Green Infrastructure Leadership Exchange and in other formal and informal professional networks.
Lead by example and foster a positive workplace culture that values safety, equity, inclusion, collaboration, communication, quality, and productivity.

An ideal candidate will demonstrate through direct or transferrable experience:

The ability to manage subordinate staff (including at least one Supervisor) that comprise a high-performance team that focuses on the day-to-day management and maintenance of the city’s stormwater collection and treatment systems. Management includes setting staff priorities, mentoring staff, evaluating performance, providing opportunities, guidance, and resources, and administering discipline when needed.
The ability to apply the City Core Values of Anti-Racism, Equity, Transparency, Communication, Collaboration, and Fiscal Responsibility to all decisions and activities.
The ability to manage budgets and municipal procurement/contracting processes.

To Qualify

Applicants should specifically address and demonstrate in their cover letter and résumé how their education, training, and/or experience meet each of the following minimum qualifications:

Knowledge of green stormwater infrastructure, including operations and maintenance, regulatory drivers, facility design and function, vegetation establishment and maintenance, and infrastructure asset management.
Knowledge of principles and standards of employee supervision and workforce development, including recruitment and hiring, training and professional development, scheduling, allocating and assigning work, performance evaluation, labor relations, discipline, coaching, and mentoring.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; present information, reports, and recommendations clearly and persuasively, and communicate technical topics to technical and non-technical audiences; present information, proposals, and recommendations clearly and persuasively in professional and public settings.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with management, BES staff, staff of other Bureaus/Offices, representatives of other government agencies, vendors and contractors, community-based organizations, members of the public, and others encountered in the course of work.
Ability to apply an equity lens to program operations, service delivery, and workforce development and to promote environmental justice.

Additional Requirements
Education/Training: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in natural resource or utility management, environmental science, biological or physical science, engineering, planning, or related field;

AND
Experience: Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience developing, implementing, and managing water and environmental programs, projects and/or functions, including at least one (1) year of experience in a supervisory role;

OR
Equivalent combination of training and experience.

Work generally involves a combination of office work and site visits in support of Facilities and projects throughout Florida service territory. Knowledge in subjects such as waste management, SPCC, Florida regulated aboveground storage tanks, RICE, and stormwater management systems is preferred. Serves as Environmental support for Business Units such as IT/Telecom, Distributed Energy, Power Grid Operations and Real Estate. Environmental support is also provided to the Energy Control Center, Florida Regional Headquarters and Northpoint Office Building. Assists project managers with completing Environmental review to identify potential environmental requirements when planning projects for new or existing facilities, process modifications, or making other changes at the companys facilities.

Ideally, the position will be located in the St. Petersburg/Clearwater area.

This position provides comprehensive environmental support to assigned geographic and or organizational sections. Responsible for moderately complex technical work in a wide range of environmental, disciplines to achieve compliance with the organizations Environmental standards and with federal, state and local regulatory requirements. Works under very general direction. Independently determines and develops approaches to solutions. Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives. Applies specialized technical expertise to develop, implement and maintain programs, systems and procedures. Uses experience to anticipate and prevent Environmental incidents and hazards. Conducts investigation of incidents. Recommends improvements in moderately complex processes, design, procedures, and operating equipment to minimize the environmental hazard potential. Provides regulatory interpretation and technical advice. Maintains current knowledge of specific requirements imposed by government agencies and a working knowledge of the scientific and technical aspects of regulatory requirements and how they may impact company operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Serve as single-points-of-contact or coordinators to implement environmental activities that require broad knowledge and experience in order to provide compliance solutions to Environmental issues. Provides direction for moderately complex work activities in order to comply with environmental regulations and corporate requirements. Develops, implements and recommends improvements in programs, systems and procedures. Provides regulatory interpretation and technical advice. Interacts with subject matter experts and customers to ensure consistent and thorough implementation of moderately complex Environmental programs, policies, and procedures. Anticipates and prevents Environmental incidents and hazards along with leads conducts investigation of incidents. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Educational Background: Type of degree – Bachelors degree in engineering, science, health, safety or other related field of study. Years of prior work related experience in addition to a degree: 0-5 years of experience. Years of prior equivalent work related experience in lieu of a degree: 5 years of directly related work experience

Job-specific knowledge, skills or abilities: Broad knowledge of environmental regulatory compliance requirements, scientific practices, quality assurance principles, Strong collaboration, communication (both oral and written) and interpersonal skills with a customer-oriented focus. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management. Ability to manage multiple priorities and successfully complete each of them within specified timeframes.

The Greenhouse Gas Assessment Program Coordinator leads statewide planning activities for the implementation of the state Greenhouse Gas and Vehicle Miles Traveled Impact Assessment Program. The goal of the GHG assessment is to evaluate emissions impacts from project and program decisions then develop a method for mitigating the impact in Minnesota through multimodal transportation invests and voluntary land use decisions. This position will develop an assessment process for program and project evaluation. It will also provide professional planning and management for state greenhouse gas reduction requirements as required by law and vehicle miles traveled in the transportation sector. Responsibilities include:

· Leading the development of a legislatively identified requirement for all capacity expansion projects to be assessed for their emissions impacts.

· Leading, facilitating and coordinating the Transportation Impact Assessment Technical Advisory Committee and MnDOT staff to develop an emissions offset process

· Leading the implementation of the stakeholder engagement process, and convening state agencies, external partners, industries, and stakeholders

Occasional in-state travel to meetings is required.

Minimum Qualifications

Three years of advanced professional (MAPE 10L or higher) transportation planning experience that demonstrates the following:

(*NOTE: A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Planning, Geography, Urban Studies, Sociology, or Political Science substitutes for six months of advanced professional experience)

· Experience applying performance-based transportation planning practices and/or energy planning practices

· Experience leading and facilitating internal and external stakeholder groups.

· Experience researching and analyzing information to identify trends.
Preferred Qualifications

· A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Planning, Geography, Urban Studies, Sociology, or Political Science

· American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Certification

About the Role

This position is based in Port Newark but occasional travel to other Port facilities in Newark, Elizabeth, Bayonne, Jersey City and Staten Island will be required. The successful candidate must be able to respond to any facility for all emergencies including those that are weather-related, and any other declared agency or facility emergency.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Manager, Port Physical Plant, the incumbent is responsible for administering environmental programs and projects necessary to protect the interests of the Port Department and assuring compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations. This includes providing technical and regulatory information to facility management staff and tenants on all environmental issues, ensuring proper notification is made to regulatory authorities in the event of environmental incidents and/or discharges, and providing technical assistance and regulatory information to emergency responders and facility management during incidents and/or discharges. The incumbent will be responsible for managing the following environmental program areas: under- and above-ground storage tanks compliance, environmental permit compliance and administration, materials/waste management, surface and ground water pollution control management, air emissions, hazardous materials management, sustainability measures, utility monitoring, and environmental occupational health issues. In addition, the incumbent will assist in preparation of operations reports, work with staff to identify industry best practices for initial, refresher and on-going training for maintenance trades, management analyses that promote efficiencies and productivity at the facility level, oversee environmental components of tenant leases throughout Port Facilities, coordinate activities related to hydrographic surveys necessary for maintenance dredging activities and fender repairs in conjunction with the Capital & Port Planning Group and the Resident Engineer’s Office. The incumbent will serve as facility representative/coordinator for the Environmental Management Program for the Port Facilities.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in environmental or natural sciences, maritime transportation, business or other related field from an accredited college or university.
A minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in environmental management or related discipline.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Selected candidate will be required to pass a Federal Security Background check and obtain a Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC) to work in a maritime environment as required by Department of Homeland Security.
Selected candidate will be required to obtain Certification as a Facility Security Officer within one year of appointment to position.
Selected candidate will be required to complete HAZWOPPER training within 6 months of appointment to position.

Desired Qualifications

Demonstrated knowledge of environmental regulations and federal/state government processes.
In-depth knowledge of the Port Authority organization, policies and procedures.
Demonstrated knowledge of Port Authority operating policies and procedures, specifically those related to facility operations.
Demonstrated ability to handle environmental emergency situations.
Demonstrated ability to prioritize projects, manage time effectively and work independently.
Demonstrated analytic and problem-solving skills, and ability to take initiative.
Demonstrated interpersonal, organization and written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work with individuals at all levels, both from within and outside the organization.
Proficiency in the use of SAP, PeopleSoft, and Microsoft Word and Excel.
Knowledge of the maritime industry is desirable.

Environmental Scientist with 2-5 years of experience in environmental restoration projects, preferably for United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) or other federal and state government agencies. Prospective candidates must have experience with site investigation, characterization, and remediation projects regulated by ADEC and/or EPA. The work schedule will be a combination of office, urban and field work, including locations such as Unalaska and/or other areas of rural Alaska.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Collaborates with the Project Manager and Lead Scientist in developing work plans and schedules.
Collaborates with the site Superintendent to execute approved work plans.
Serves as the field environmental scientist in data collection, site investigation, evaluation of data collected, and remediation activities to support project objectives.
Must take detailed field notes.
Conducts site reconnaissance, including sampling activities.
Conduct Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments.
Review and prepare technical reports and proposals and recommends revisions or changes in approach, scope, or format.
Participates in the development of scope of work, budget, and proposals.
Willingness to perform other duties to ensure success of the project.
Travel to Unalaska, AK for 2-6 weeks at a time during field season, working approximately 72 hours per week.

Required Skills:

Must have experience in environmental fieldwork such as contaminated soil sampling and removal, monitoring well installation and sampling, and Phase I/II site investigations.
Must be able to work both independently and in a team environment.
Must have experience working around heavy equipment.
Must be able to effectively communicate in verbal and written communications.
Must have experience working in remote Alaska.
Must be proficient with Microsoft office products.
Must be highly organized.
Must be self-motivated.
Must be able to exercise effective time management.

Requirements:

BS in a science or engineering field
Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) Qualified Sampler

Preferred (but not required):

HAZWOPER 40 Hour
OSHA-30 Hour
OSHA-10 Hour
EM385-1-1
Knowledge of cleanup and assessment grants such as ANCSA and Brownfields.
Experience working with Alaska Native Corporations.
Knowledge of RCRA, CERCLA, OSHA, EPA, USACE, and other federal agencies.
Experience with statistical analysis.
Experience sampling soil, groundwater, and other media at contaminated sites.
Experience conducting Hazardous Building Materials Survey and Assessments.
Working knowledge of mapping grade GPS devises.
Hazardous materials shipping certification, e.g. IATA
AHERA Building Inspector Initial certification.
Experience working with or for 8(a) small disadvantaged businesses.

Position requirements:

Pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen.
Pre-employment criminal background history check.
Must have or be willing to obtain 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification.
HAZWOPER physical and respirator fit test.

The Ventura Water team is accepting applications for the position of Environmental Biologist.

WHAT YOU’LL DO
The Environmental Biologist who works under the general direction of the City’s Wastewater Utility Manager, is responsible to plan, coordinate, develop, evaluate, and implement environmental mitigation projects and efforts to comply with environmental laws, policies and regulations that apply to Ventura Water. This position also is responsible for coordinating mitigation issues on behalf of the City. Additionally, the Environmental Biologist coordinates and conducts field monitoring studies, data collection, surveys, statistical analysis, prepares technical reports and when required, coordinates environmental analysis. This position is also responsible for managing a team of environmental consultants for estuary monitoring, budget development, and budget oversight.

Note: This position may be required to work weekends and holidays and perform other related work as assigned.

WHO YOU ARE
The ideal candidate for this position will have demonstrated experience or an ability to compile and review multiple data sets, summarize analysis, and conduct thorough quality assurance and controls; focus on technical report writing and reviews; understand and implement techniques for field observations and sample collection; and oversee contractor activities and manage multiple contracts. The ideal candidate will also have a knowledge of coastal estuary species, habitats, and State and Federal Laws for protected and endangered species. Additionally, they must have a knowledge of water and wastewater processes, analysis, and environmental permits.

Chaminade University offers its students an education in a collaborative learning environment that prepares them for life, service and successful careers. Guided by its Catholic, Marianist and liberal arts educational traditions, Chaminade encourages the development of moral character, personal competencies, and a commitment to build a just and peaceful society. The University offers both the civic and church communities of the Pacific region its academic and intellectual resources in the pursuit of common aims.

Position Information

Title: Adjunct Faculty, Environmental Studies/Studies

Department: School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics

Status: Part-time, on demand per semester

Exempt

Position Summary

The responsibilities of this position comprise the teaching of lecture and laboratory courses in Environmental Sciences and Environmental Studies to undergraduate (BSENVSTUD, BSENVSCI). As a faculty member, the Adjunct Professor is encouraged to participate actively in curriculum development, community-based service-learning activities/projects, course assessment and student career development. The faculty member should be committed first to teaching excellence and possess strong experiential and outdoor teaching skills. The post holder is expected to perform all duties professionally, remain current in the discipline and pedagogy, and ethically support the policies and mission of the University.

Reports to

This position reports to the Dean of the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics

Duties and Responsibilities

Conduct in-person classes teaching environmental science
Prepare course material
Provide feedback and assessment of student performance
Maintain a positive and engaging learning environment
Keep abreast of developments in the field of sustainability and business innovation related to sustainability and incorporate new knowledge into the curriculum as appropriate
Attend departmental meetings and participate in faculty development activities as required

Education and Experience

Minimum

Master’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution in environmental studies, conservation biology, environmental policy, environmental education, natural resource management or related field from an accredited college or university.
Previous teaching experience is required.

Preferred

Experience designing, organizing and participating in environmental community-based projects, service learning, high impact teaching practices and/or experiential learning projects are preferred. Post-graduate research and/or work experience in related fields are also plusses.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Works under the general direction of the Plant Manager of the Wastewater Treatment Plants. Reviews sewer plans and related data. Applies engineering principles to locate and recommend action to be taken to correct problems in the sewer system and at the Treatment Plant that may be detrimental to the Treatment Plant and Collection System. Analyzes and evaluates operation and maintenance procedures and recommends new or improved practices. Reviews, interprets and maintains documentation, operating records, and reports in order to ensure compliance with Federal Wastewater Treatment requirements and stays abreast on updated regulations. Prepares reports including but is not limited to Departmental, Division, and Compliance reports for Federal and State agencies. Drives City vehicle while inspecting the plant to ensure the building and grounds are in compliance with EPA and State guidelines. Inspects plant equipment for defects or malfunctions. Performs administrative duties such as: procurement procedures for materials and equipment, enforcement of personnel policies, and budget calculations. Communicates and trains employees, as well as the general public, regarding Wastewater Treatment and environmental issues. Drives to various areas within the Wastewater Treatment Plant or to other Plants within the City to inspecting the plant, equipment or collecting data.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:
1. Performs additional functions (essential or otherwise) which may be assigned.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must be able to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing. Requires the ability to inspect plant site and areas within the collection system which may involve traversing uneven ground. Requires ability to read engineering documents and drawings, and use office equipment including personal computers. Ability to drive to various areas within the wastewater treatment plant and to various City government offices when required.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Majority of work is performed in an office environment with some plant site inspections or other problem areas, which will require being outdoors. Will require operating a vehicle and being outdoors. May be exposed to various weather conditions, fumes, odors, dust and noise.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Environmental Engineering Designer / A: Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Engineering or related Engineering Degree and possession of and Engineer In Training Certificate (EIT). Must possess a valid driver’s license. (PROOF OF DRIVER’S LICENSE REQUIRED)
Environmental Engineering Designer / AA: Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Engineering or related engineering degree and two (2) years of environmental engineering experience and possession of an Engineer In Training Certificate (EIT); or any combination of experience and training which enables one to perform the essential job functions. Must possess a valid driver’ license. (PROOF OF DRIVER’S LICENSE REQUIRED
Environmental Engineer: Bachelors of Science degree in Environmental Engineering or related engineer degree and four (4) years experience in environmental engineering and at least two (2) of those years in a supervisory/lead capacity; or any combination of experience and training which enables one to perform the essential job functions. License to practice engineering in the State of Tennessee or a state that has reciprocity with Tennessee required. Must possess a valid driver’s license. (PROOF OF DRIVER’S LICENSE REQUIRED)

Rutgers University-Newark (RU-N), an urban public research university and anchor institution, located in Newark, New Jersey, a city of promise is seeking a Program Coordinator I for the Geophysics for Environmental Management Students (GEMS) project in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, School of Arts and Sciences-Newark (SASN). Reporting to the Principal Investigator, this Program Coordinator I is responsible for the administration and coordination of the GEMS project.

This position is responsible for and not limited to the following:

Coordinating day-to-day operations for the project.
Coordinating all aspects of the project including GEMS programming, curriculum development, events and meetings, and coordination of and with participants, and related programs and academic and government partners.
Providing operational support to project leadership, participating in project decisions, program development and implementation, and evaluation.
Maintaining and supporting the use of department geophysical instrumentation.
Conducting research in near surface geophysics in collaboration with GEMS participants, under the direction of the PI and co-PI.
Planning and organizing annual project meetings and other events.
Collecting, maintaining, and providing program information/drafts for funder reports.
Establishing and maintaining effective relationships within Rutgers and with academic partners and collaborating laboratories.

Minimum Education/Experience:
Requires a bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates knowledge and understanding of coordination, organization, report analysis, writing, research, and promotion/outreach.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree or Ph.D. preferred. Experience with and/or knowledge of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines preferred.
Knowledge of and expertise in near surface geophysics methods preferred.

Woodard & Curran is offering a unique opportunity to join our Water Infrastructure team to provide high-quality recycled water services to municipal clients across the firm’s geographies and core markets. The successful candidate will have technical expertise in the field of civil and environmental engineering and have an understanding of the engineering concepts associated with water, recycled water, and/or wastewater treatment. Direct experience with solids removal and handling, nutrient removal technologies, extended aeration facilities, membrane treatment equipment, pump selection and sizing, and process piping is highly valued. A working knowledge of wastewater and/or water operational methods is a plus. Water/Wastewater Collection and/or Distribution experience is also a plus. The candidate will have experience preparing design documents (including calculation sheets, drawings, and specifications), engineering reports, and contract documents for bidding and construction and overseeing the construction of water and wastewater projects in the field.

The successful candidate will work in a project team setting and report to Project Managers and Technical Managers who provide project leadership and direction through coordination and mentoring of team members, setting the project schedule, and controlling the execution of the project tasks.

Location: Hybrid or remote (CA)

Travel Yes, 5%
What You Will Be Doing at Woodard & Curran:
Coordinating your work and the work of other junior engineers.
Developing and monitoring schedule and budget components of larger projects.
Demonstrating strong and proactive communication skills to keep the Project Manager regularly updated on all issues and work progress on projects.
Experience leading the design or portions of the design.
Experience in Construction Administration, including coordinating and conducting submittal reviews, reviewing contractor requests for information (RFIs), and reviewing contractor payment applications.
Familiarity with AutoCAD software and providing guidance to designers/drafters on design drawing production.
Making decisions independently or with appropriate oversight on engineering problems and methods.
Working on multiple projects simultaneously and meeting the needs of each project in a professional, reliable, and organized manner.
Mentoring and directing staff on technical assignments, and reviewing technical work completed by engineers under supervision.
Ability to connect and work with external suppliers and subcontractors to quote and furnish materials and services.
Interacting with clients and representing the firm in a professional manner.
Spending time in the field or on construction projects, as applicable to the project.
Coordinating with contractors and clients in the field during construction to ensure that projects are executed in compliance with the specifications and drawings.
Interfacing with local and state Department of Environmental Protection so that projects meet all code and permit requirements
Assisted with proposal development and pursuit of new opportunities.
Participation in professional organizations.
Have a genuine interest and enthusiasm for water and the environment.
What You Will Need To Succeed:
4-8 years of engineering experience.
B.S. Degree in Civil, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering.
Registered Professional Engineer is a plus.
Excellent communication skills