Job Tag: Science/Engineering

The Position

Adjunct Faculty provide course instruction in a manner that ensures student comprehension, retention of knowledge and positive and effective student engagement. This position demonstrates an understanding of course content, appropriate instructional and communication methods and the importance of following established syllabi and adhering to College policies, guidelines and teaching requirements.

Classification: Adjunct Association

Instructional Duration: Semester Based

AY24: $875 / semester hour

What You Will Do

1. Holds classes for all scheduled times; including the last scheduled class and adheres to and meets all established college teaching policies, guidelines and standards

2. Adheres to course delivery requirements that are outlined in the official course description, master course syllabi/outline, class syllabi, and lab schedules as applicable; submits a course syllabus and course outline that must be approved by the School Dean seven calendar days prior to the start of class

3. May attend departmental meetings; and serve on search committees as determined by the School Dean, Dean of e-Learning and/or Vice President at their discretion

4. Responds to invitations to make recommendations to the School Dean regarding the selection of

textbooks or other required texts relative to the adjunct faculty member’s appropriate academic discipline and teaching assignment

5. Completes grading of student assignments and exams within 5 days; submits final grades no later than 48 hours after the conclusion of their last day of class; remains available to students during the week following the posting of final grades as mutually determined by the School Dean and the adjunct faculty member

6. Participates in student learning outcomes assessment related to the adjunct’s teaching assignment as directed by the School Dean

7. Adheres to all established College faculty and student absence and attendance policies, guidelines and requirements which includes the Adjunct Handbook

8. Prepares and maintains Canvas shells for assigned classes to include recording student attendance, posting assignment grades and exam grades, and communicates electronically to students

9. Completes related projects and duties as assigned

The Successful Candidate Must Have

1. Education – one of the following:

a. Master’s Degree in the discipline;

b. Master’s Degree in a different discipline with at least 18 graduate credits in the discipline;

c. Master’s Degree in a different discipline, plus at least two years of directly related professional field experience and/or certification/licensure in the field of specialization;

d. Bachelor’s Degree in the discipline, plus at least five years of directly related professional field experience and certification or licensure in the field.

2. Prior experience teaching at the high school or college level; or experience as a trainer or in conducting group presentations

3. Proven communication and interpersonal skills.

4. Recent technology experience as required of the position.

We are currently seeking a Engineering Designer be located in our Las Vegas, NV office. If you are looking for an opportunity to develop a rewarding and stable career with an established firm that values its employees and provides opportunities for growth and advancement, this may be the place for you.

You will collaborate with a talented group of professionals in an open and friendly work environment, where personal and professional growth is supported and hard work is rewarded. In this position you will assist in delivering water and wastewater, planning, design, and construction services projects.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities

You will enjoy a wide variety of interesting assignments, including:

Working with multidisciplinary technical teams
Delivering exceptional client service
Planning and designing improvements to water, wastewater conveyance and treatment systems
Assisting with technical memoranda, engineering reports, and planning studies
The Engineering Designer position provides excellent growth opportunities to develop solid technical skills, strong communication skills, and leadership positions in all disciplines.

Required Credentials

BS in Civil Engineering (BSCE)
Engineer in Training certification required
0-4 years relevant civil engineering experience
Proficient with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), and MS Project
Design experience with water/wastewater projects

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Experience with water and/or wastewater planning and design projects including wastewater collection, wastewater pumping, water supply and distribution, and water and/or wastewater treatment projects
Proficient with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), and MS Project
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently with multiple priorities
Attention to detail, quality work products, and client service

POSITION SUMMARY

Coordinates and develops policy on environmental planning; provides comprehensive planning assistance for City neighborhoods relative to environmental planning; ties environmental planning goals to zoning and land use regulations, conducts development and design reviews; encourages citizen participation in environmental planning; serves as information liaison between City government and the community.

POSITION DUTIES

Coordinates with other departments, authorities, non-profit partners, and the community to develop policy on environmental planning issues such as stormwater management, floodplain development, tree canopy, undermined and landslide-prone areas, amongst others.
Works with supervisors in the Department of City Planning and elected officials to bring regulations on environmental planning issues through the legislative process.
Provides information for development projects and zoning staff related to floodplains, storm water management, undermined areas, landslide prone areas; reviews project plans and reports for regulatory compliance.
Incorporates environmental planning goals into plans as well as zoning and land use regulations.
Assures City compliance with County, State and Federal environmental regulations.
Provides technical assistance to property owners regarding environmental issues and regulations.
Advances biodiversity in the City, including planning for the City’s urban forest.
Advances park, greenway, open space, and trails projects.
Serves as specialist in environmental and open space functional areas.
Serves as specialist in open space identification and signage design.
Works with consultants hired by City; interacts with counterparts in local, state and federal agencies.
Provides information for and participates in the development of grant applications.
Assists in the preparation of grant applications and related materials for funding sources.
Represents the City with developers, attorneys, elected officials, the general public, foundations, other organizations and officials of various governmental entities.
Makes public presentations to City Council, the City Planning Commission, other entities and the general public.
Assists neighborhood groups and individuals in identifying needs, setting goals and priorities and in evaluating alternatives for short and long range environmental planning.
Assists in the development of special programs and projects as requested or required.
Maintains records, either manually or through automated systems, and prepares accurate reports, correspondence, etc. as requested or required.
May direct the work of planning interns or lower-level planners on assigned research projects.
May work evenings and weekends.
Performs activities and functions of related position and other related tasks/duties as assigned or required.

Qualifying Requirements:
Your City of Pittsburgh application will be reviewed and your work experience and education/training will be evaluated to determine if you meet the qualifying eligibility requirements listed below for this position. You will be sent an eligibility letter regarding your eligible/ineligible status.

WORK EXPERIENCE: The application must clearly show four (4) years of full-time experience in planning, urban design, engineering, architecture, or landscape architecture. (Less than full-time experience will be calculated on a pro-rated basis.)
EDUCATION/TRAINING: The application must clearly show a Master’s Degree from a fully accredited institution in Planning, Urban Design, Environmental Science, Regional Planning, Environmental Engineering, or a related field. (See NOTE under the General Application Requirements Section above regarding the verification of education/training).
EQUIVALENCY: Education/training and/or work experience may be substituted on a year for year basis if the application clearly shows the required number of years to meet the Total Qualifying Requirement for this position (based on the sum of work experience and education/training listed above). The Total Qualifying Requirement is ten (10) years. (See NOTE under the General Application Requirements Section above regarding the verification of education/training).

The ideal candidate will be self-motivating, pro-active and with a solid background in coastal engineering. This individual will be involved in the analysis, design and construction of interesting waterfront projects in local and remote locations. We are a growing coastal and marine engineering firm with projects throughout Florida, Caribbean and Latin America, serving both private and public clients.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Coordinating and executing field investigations, such as surveying, geotechnical borings, and condition assessments of existing coastal structures.
Engineering design of new, and repair/replacement of coastal structures.
Development and production of design drawings and specifications.
Technical support for obtaining environmental regulatory approvals.
Construction bid packages.
Project management and team communication.
Provide mentorship to younger engineers within the company.
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and manage production schedules.
Keep organized records of project related decisions and documents.
Lead RFQ and project pursuit proposals.
Business development and client relationship management.

QUALIFICATIONS:
M.Sc. degree in Coastal Engineering
10-15 years of experience in coastal engineering
Advanced English technical writing and communication skills
Experience with coastal modeling software, e.g. MIKE21
Dive certification and/or strong water and boating skills a plus
Spanish fluency a plus
Professional Engineering License in Florida, or the ability to obtain or transfer from another state within six months

GBCI is the premier certification body responsible for global delivery and quality oversight of green building and green business sustainability standards. Its integrated team of green building specialists administers credentials and certifications for the U.S. Green Building Council (LEED), the International WELL Building Institute (WELL Building Standard), International Finance Corporation (EDGE), PEER, Sustainable SITES, TRUE Zero Waste, and IREE.

Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) is currently seeking a Certification Program Specialist to work with the certification team.

The Certification Program Specialist will play an integral role in administering and improving upon existing standard operating processes, developing and deploying new certification processes and managing day-to-day customer interactions surrounding the integration and delivery model for GBCI’s programs. This position is performed remotely.

Specific Responsibilities:

Serve as the primary point of contact for GBCI portfolio-level customers:
Monitor certification activities and assist with project-level forecasting
Assist customers with operational support including process and invoice requests
Coordinate closely with LEED reviewers, USGBC Account Managers, and others as needed to provide customers with a seamless and integrated experience
Deliver outstanding customer support by providing timely, positive and professional attitude, and maintaining composure under pressure
Support certification programs including but not limited to business process development, integration, optimization, and management:
Create, organize, and maintain comprehensive documentation for department business processes, tools, and applications
Collect and synthesize feedback from end users
Work with stakeholders to analyze, measure, and improve (or replace) existing business processes
Align certification business processes with industry best practices
Monitor and analyze program specific performance metrics and prepare reporting
Prepare training materials and/or resources for process and technology end users
Regularly communicate data-driven insights and recommendations to stakeholders, highlighting the program’s overall success
Liaise with other GBCI and USGBC departments to provide technical and process-related support.
Assist with business planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
Maintain currency of expertise of existing and emerging business tools and methods as they impact the delivery model of third-party verification services

Travel Requirements:

5-10%

Metrics for Success:

Complete all assigned project deliverables and inquiries on schedule
Achieve customer service satisfaction consistent with department goals
Achieve individual performance goals on an annual basis
Demonstrate professional growth by advancing foundational and leadership competencies

Education & Experience Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Business Administration
Minimum 2+ years professional experience
Experience with project coordination, operations, and/or customer support
Strong computer skills, including advanced expertise in Microsoft Excel (mastery over formulas, pivot tables and reporting, VBA and macros, and integrating Excel with other tools)
Experience working with Spotfire, Tableau, Power BI, or other data visualization platform preferred
LEED Green Associate required (or within one year of hire)
Demonstrated success with process improvement

Other Required Skills & Qualifications:

Excellent time management, judgment, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills
Excellent customer service skills, including solving customer issues in a fast-paced environment
Ability to empathize with and prioritize customer needs
Strong written and verbal business communication skills
Detail oriented, attentive and proactive
Strong sense of ownership, integrity, and professional accountability
Comfortable working above and beyond job responsibilities to further the organizational goals
Personable team member with success working well independently and with diverse groups
An aptitude for gaining new technical skills
Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with all levels of staff and consultants
Highly motivated and engaged professional dedicated to sustainability
Passion and commitment to GBCI’s mission to become the premier organization independently recognizing excellence in green business performance and practice globally

Tesla is seeking a dynamic environmental professional to join the Tesla Giga Factory Texas Environmental, Health and Safety Team (EHS). The role will manage environmental programs at Tesla’s manufacturing and related sites in Texas. Reporting to the Sr. EHS Manager for Texas manufacturing, the Environmental Manager will manage environmental compliance and risk management programs and teams. Be part of the Tesla EHS Team that builds capacity, provides solutions, and drives continuous improvement throughout the Global Tesla Organization.
What You’ll Do

Manage a team of environmental managers, engineers, specialists, and technicians and all environmental programs applicable to Tesla’s manufacturing operations in Texas. Environmental programs include: Air emissions, Hazardous waste and industrial waste, Industrial wastewater, Industrial and construction storm water, Hazardous materials reporting under Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act (EPCRA), including spill release notifications and follow-up reports as required (TCEQ etc.), Oil Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC), Hazardous materials storage requirements as defined by Tesla fire protection engineers, Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA), Risk Management Planning, and Environmental Sustainability
Manage hazardous waste operations performance and drive reductions in hazardous and universal waste generation rates and associated operational costs
Leverage Tesla’s EHS management software to track: All regulatory reporting deadlines to assure deliverables are completed within required timeframes, including, but not limited to the following reports: biennial hazardous waste, Toxics Release Inventory, quarterly wastewater self-monitoring, greenhouse gas emissions, Emissions Inventory, and Title V annual and semi-annual. Environmental inspections including storm water, SPCC, hazardous and industrial waste, and environmental compliance. Environmental events and related actions
Collaborate with stakeholders, including, but not limited to legal, EHS, sustainability-impact, policy, plant operations, manufacturing engineering, production, and workplace teams with a goal of continuous improvement for environmental program site performance
Act as the primary liaison for regulatory agency inspections, including TCEQ, EPA, Austin Water, City of Austin, Fish & Wildlife Service, etc.
Track new projects or changes to existing manufacturing processes to effectively manage impacts to environmental permitting and compliance
Establish GFTX environmental OKRs and drive efforts to deliver Global and GFTX Key Results

What You’ll Bring

Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or other Environmental-related discipline, or equivalent
Minimum 10 years of experience managing environmental programs and professionals Professional certifications such as Professional Engineer, Certified Professional Environmental Auditor (CPEA), Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), and ISO 14001 Environmental Management System Auditor
Demonstrated ability to work efficiently, prioritize workflow, meet demanding deadlines, and manage multi-faceted projects in a fast-paced environment, where demands and priorities change rapidly
Ability to communicate effectively with production employees, engineers, legal counsel, technical specialists, and management, cross functionally, in a multi-disciplinary, global environment
Foundational knowledge of Texas and Federal environmental regulations and programs
General understanding of sustainability and environmental topics and fundamentals including sustainable design, planning, policy, waste, greenhouse gases/energy, responsible material sourcing, water, land use change, biodiversity, and EHS certification systems
Excellent written and verbal communication skills / effective project management experience

This position is responsible for the oversight and management of activities related to the maintenance of the City’s watershed land, including implementation of the Watershed Resource Protection Plan, coordination of a forest management program and management of land acquisitions. This position provides environmental permitting, grant writing and vegetation management program support to the all Department of Public Works (DPW) Divisions.

Essential Functions:

Updates and implements the City’s Watershed Resource Protection Plan (WRPP) to comply with Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) recommendations; conducts policy research to successfully implement the WRPP; prepares for and participates in DEP watershed inspections.
Coordinates with municipalities in the watershed regarding WRPP implementation, land management projects and permits needed.
Coordinates watershed forestry program; schedules and manages timber harvests; manages logging or other vendor contracts; conducts public outreach related to watershed operations as needed.
Oversees land acquisitions for drinking water supply protection, including identifying properties, initiating surveys and timber appraisals and completing permitting; assists in facilitating sales.
Coordinates public access to watershed land; assesses requests for access; tracks compliance with watershed regulations and maintains logs in accordance with DEP requirements.
Provides guidance to the Water Division related to operations and maintenance of watershed land.
Assists with matters related to the City’s vegetation management program in all relevant locations; develops projects for capital improvements and assists in coordinating maintenance operations; engages consultant support as necessary.
Drafts grant proposals and administers awarded grants.
Prepares federal, state and local permit applications for construction or maintenance activities, including coordinating with regulators and attending site visits and hearings as necessary; delineates wetlands; performs field surveys.
Maintains the DPW utility easement database, including researching and acquiring plans and documentation.
Understands and follows all safety regulations.
Provides assistance to other divisions as directed.
Performs similar or related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications –

Bachelor’s Degree in environmental science, planning or a related field; three to five years of experience in land management, including project management and permitting; equivalent combination of education and experience.

Valid driver’s license is required.

Knowledge, Ability and Skills –

Knowledge: Knowledge of wetland regulations and permitting processes; knowledge of wetland ecology, forestry, plant identification, land use principles and drinking water regulations; knowledge of water treatment techniques; knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and GIS databases.

Abilities: Ability to work independently; ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously; ability to read and understand environmental resource and other maps; ability to use soil augers, tape measures and survey equipment.

Skills: Skilled at establishing harmonious working relationships with community groups and the general public; skilled at communicating effectively verbally, in writing, and through graphics; detail oriented; skilled at time management.

Angelo State University is seeking a dynamic and energetic engineering faculty member with a focus in environmental engineering and sustainable development to join our team in the growing David L. Hirschfeld Department of Engineering. Angelo State is a teaching-focused, Hispanic Serving Institution and member of the Texas Tech University System. The engineering department offers both civil and mechanical engineering programs.

The engineering program features a common core engineering curriculum shared between civil and mechanical engineering. Currently, the program has 87 civil engineering majors and 163 mechanical engineering majors. Both programs are ABET accredited.

The successful candidate must be able to apply culturally responsive pedagogy in teaching; work collaboratively to maintain a practice-oriented, integrated, broad-based engineering curriculum; teach applications of sustainable development across engineering disciplines as well as environmental design courses within civil engineering; actively participate in assessment duties; and involve undergraduate students in research.

This is a full-time tenure-track, nine-month, Assistant Professor position.

Minimum Qualifications: Requires Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Engineering Education or a closely related field, and 12 months experience as Civil Engineering Researcher (Postdoctoral Researcher, Graduate Researcher).

Riverkeeper’s Science Team is looking for a Water Quality Fellow for the 2024 sampling season from May 1 – October 31, 2024. The Fellow will receive training in lab techniques and be expected to work independently to support Riverkeeper’s water quality monitoring projects. This position will primarily work out of Riverkeeper’s lab located in Kingston, NY with some field work. Field work would include getting to water sampling locations in the mid-Hudson region. Lab work will primarily consist of water sample processing using the EPA approved IDEXX system and is to be conducted in our lab in Kingston, NY. This sampling program primarily focuses on fecal indicator bacteria Enterococcus and E.Coli.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
(This is not an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.)

Be a part of our water quality sampling program working with community science volunteers from the Hudson River watershed.
This position will coordinate the collection and ensure the accurate processing of water quality samples according to Riverkeeper’s Standard Operating Procedures and Quality Assurance protocols, working under the supervision of Riverkeeper’s Community Science Manager.
The position will work with and help to organize a core group of approximately 40-50 volunteers who are trained in water quality collection protocol and analysis from shoreline/riverbank locations.
Sampling occurs monthly and will require communication and distribution of sampling supplies to volunteers.
Responsible for data entry including, but not limited to, scanning of physical data entry sheets, and data entry in google sheets.

EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCIES
Research shows that women and people from under-represented groups often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Please know that no one ever meets 100% of the qualifications. If much of this describes you, we encourage you to apply.

Environmental studies educational curriculum or related field of study preferred.
Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to reliably follow instructions in order to produce reliable data in our laboratory Commitment to the values and mission of Riverkeeper
Ability to commit to being in the lab on specific days throughout the sampling season from May to October
After sufficient training, ability to work independently to meet program goals
Experience with IDEXX FIB recreational water quality monitoring or other comparable lab procedures is preferred
Ability to collaborate and work with the Community Science Manger to ensure their tasks are accomplished
Excellent organizational skills and experience with data entry
Familiarity with Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel
Ability to communicate about challenges they may experience with tasks, responsibilities, and
deadlines.
Strong interpersonal skills to engage with and coordinate volunteers are required
Must have access to reliable transportation to be used for travel within the mid-Hudson region
Cell phone required

OTHER EMPLOYMENT DETAILS
HOURS: This temporary position will require a schedule of Monday through Friday, working up to 30 hours per week for the duration of the fellowship (5/1-10/31/24).
COMPENSATION: Base salary range: $20 – $22 per hour commensurate with experience.
BENEFITS: This position will be eligible for health insurance (Oxford Metro Plan, employee only), and participation in Riverkeeper’s 403b retirement savings plan.
OTHER: Hired candidate must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19.

This position is located at the Auburn University Shellfish Laboratory (AUSL) in Dauphin Island, Alabama. The individual selected for the position will assist the AUSL program with field and laboratory shellfish research focused on shellfish aquaculture, oyster reef restoration, hatchery production of shellfish in support of research needs, and basic maintenance of facility and research equipment.

This is a limited term appointment funded from external sources. Continuation of employment is contingent upon availability of funds.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Sampling, data collection, and maintenance of field experimental arrays.
Laboratory processing and analysis of shellfish, water, and microbial samples.
Maintain databases, analyze data, and report writing for research projects.
Assist with hatchery and field production of shellfish for research.
Assist with maintenance of facilities, experimental equipment, and field shellfish farm gear and sites.

Minimum Qualifications:
Level I: Bachelor’s degree in discipline appropriate to position; no experience required.

Level II: Bachelor’s degree in discipline appropriate to position and 2 years of experience in research practices and protocols relevant to the position.

Level III: Bachelor’s degree in discipline appropriate to position and 4 years of experience in research practices and protocols relevant to the position.

Level IV: Bachelor’s degree in discipline appropriate to position and 6 years of experience in research practices and protocols relevant to the position.

Substitutions allowed for Experience:
When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.