Job Tag: Science/Engineering

This position will be responsible for directing field crews conducting all aspects of habitat restoration, invasive species removal and control, biological monitoring operations, logistics and report writing as directed by the project manager. An emphasis will be placed on assisting with report writing and other office related tasks. The Staff Restoration Ecologist will have at least Bachelor’s degree in Natural Resources, Environmental Science, Botany, Agriculture, Forestry, or related field, 5 years of relevant experience. A graduate degree will substitute for 2 years of relevant experience. The Staff Restoration Ecologist will have an average annual time sold of at least 80 percent. Responsibilities for this position include assisting with all GSRC field operations, conducting herbicide applications at project sites, plant identification, planting containerized plants, biological monitoring, preparation of soils for planting, removal of plant material from project sites, placement of erosion control materials, and periodic mowing and hand maintenance of plants and landscapes. In addition, the Staff Restoration Ecologist must be able to obtain a pesticide applicator license in (QAL or QAC) in the state of California. This position will is located in our Carlsbad, California Office and requires skills to plan, schedule, coordinate and report for all of the work tasks listed above. The Staff Restoration Ecologist will manage crews of 3-12 field staff, administrate GSRC policy and maintain client relationships. Salary DOE.

Job Purpose and Objectives:
Ensure enforcement of the Reno County Sanitation Code through the provision of education, inspection and technical assistance services. Conduct inspection of: water wells, wastewater, water borne illness and sanitary complaints.

Position Requirements and Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in the attached job description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Requirements:

B.S. degree in environmental related field preferred.
Registration as a Kansas environmental health sanitarian desired.
Computer literate.
Employee is responsible for obtaining and maintaining all certification requirements pertinent to the position.

Certifications / Licenses:

Must possess a valid Kansas driver’s license.
CPR training preferred.
Maintain Registered Sanitarian CEU’s, as required.
Participate in 2 Continuing Educational Opportunities annually in the area of onsite wastewater, wells, nuisance complaints and/or job specific training.

Anchor QEA is seeking a full-time senior water resources engineer with experience in habitat restoration in Washington State. This position will lead and support habitat restoration and fish passage planning, analysis, design, and construction projects throughout the pacific northwest. The applicant will have 5+ years’ of experience on river, stream, estuary, and coastal restoration projects providing project management, field assessments, data collection and analysis, fluvial geomorphology, and restoration design and construction. We are particularly interested in an individual who has a strong multi-disciplined technical background coupled with project management, client management, and business development experience. An M.S. degree in Civil, Environmental, or Ecological Engineering is preferred. An understanding of and experience with fluvial, coastal, and estuarine systems is required, as well as experience with GIS and CAD platforms and standard hydrologic, hydraulic, and data analysis software. Proficiency in 1D and 2D hydrodynamic modeling is desired, but not necessary. Knowledge of Washington State’s environmental planning and regulatory environment and knowledge of fisheries biology in the Pacific Northwest are desired.

Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

Project Management of water resources, fish passage, and habitat restoration projects
Performing hydrologic, hydraulic, and geomorphic analysis
Managing and participating in the collection of field data; completing complex analyses and calculations both independently and with oversight
Preparing design documents and specifications for restoration projects with oversight
Development and technical review of project work and reports, as well as assisting in the development of proposals and project budgets.
Developing construction planning and observation documentation
Providing construction observation and management

What Are We Looking For? Ideal candidates will have the following:

M.S. degree in Civil, Environmental, or Ecological Engineering is preferred
Experience with GIS and CAD platforms and standard hydrologic, hydraulic, and data analysis software
Proficiency in 1D and 2D hydrodynamic modeling desired, but not necessary
Ability to excel in a fast paced, detail and client service-oriented team environment and have proven ability to work across disciplines internally and externally
Work well in diverse multi-disciplinary project teams
Strong written and verbal communications skills are a must.

Are you interested in joining some of the brightest talent in the world to strengthen the United States’ security? Come join Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) where our employees apply their expertise to create solutions for BIG ideas that make our world a better place.

We have an opening for a Water Quality Environmental Analyst (EA) to support the Environment, Safety & Health (ES&H) Directorate, Water Resources and Environmental Planning Group. You will provide comprehensive wastewater environmental regulatory compliance support to LLNL programs as well as support to the Environmental Functional Area (EFA).

This position will be filled at either level based on knowledge and related experience as assessed by the hiring team. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if hired at the higher level.

You will

Monitor all aspects of wastewater compliance including required permitting, sampling, and reporting.
Provide comprehensive environmental support to LLNL programs, in collaboration with senior staff members.
Provide comprehensive technical support to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations.
Coordinate and participate in regulatory inspections, audits, and site verifications by internal and external agencies.
Provide interpretation and guidance of moderately complex environmental regulations.
Prepare detailed permit applications and technical regulatory reports, under limited direction of an environmental subject matter expert (SME).
Perform data analysis including statistical analysis of environmental data; maintain spreadsheets and databases.
Provide technical and regulatory support to other organizations within the ES&H Directorate.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional job responsibilities, at the TSS.3 level

Serve as a primary technical contact for environmental regulatory compliance, interpret complex environmental regulations and legislation, negotiate the best compliance solution with regulators, prepare detailed applications and permitting documents, and serve as a resource and collaborate with LLNL programs.
Analyze proposed local, state, and federal environmental regulations and DOE requirements for potential legal and operational impacts to LLNL.
Conduct highly complex environmental analyses and audits of operations and facilities to identify potential environmental issues and recommend solutions.

Qualifications

Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemical, Biological or Environmental Sciences, Environmental Engineering, Geology, Hydrology or related field, or equivalent combination of education, demonstrated knowledge, and relevant experience.
Comprehensive knowledge and experience in the Clean Water Act (CWA) and wastewater regulatory programs such as the Waste Discharge Requirements (WDR) program, the Onsite Wastewater Treatment System (OWTS) program, and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program.
Experience submitting and writing water quality regulatory reports or implementing monitoring plans.
Experience analyzing, interpreting, and assessing compliance of moderately complex environmental regulations and recommending solutions.
Proficient verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively present, explain and communicate moderately complex technical information to all levels of personnel and management.
Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills to evaluate, interpret, negotiate, recommend, and implement actions/solutions for moderately complex problems.
Effective organizational skills with detail orientation necessary to handle multiple moderately complex tasks in a demanding environment with conflicting priorities, tight and changing deadlines, and frequent interruptions while providing high-level customer service, and good follow-through.
Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment with a broad cross-section of people including effective interpersonal skills with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential issues with tact, discretion, and mature judgment.

Additional qualifications at the TSS.3 level

Advanced knowledge and demonstrated significant experience in wastewater regulatory compliance.
Significant experience analyzing, interpreting, and assessing compliance with complex environmental regulations and recommending and implementing solutions.

SUMMARY: The Water Resource Specialist will develop, implement and facilitate the water resource programs that safeguard the water quality of the lakes, rivers and wetlands of the Prairie Island Indian Community (“Communityâ€). The Water Resource specialist will be responsible for monitoring, implementing and advocating for water protection efforts within the natural waterways of the Community. This position will advise Community decision makers on water policy and regulation for the waters within, adjacent to, and of importance to the Community. This position will also facilitate building of technical capabilities within the Community to effectively address environmental water quality-related issues and protect tribal aquatic natural resources.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:

The following duties and responsibilities are not meant to be all inclusive and may be adjusted to meet the needs of the community.

Manage and administer the tribal water resources program; including implementation of environmental water quality monitoring, aquatic vegetation surveys, and wetlands program
Collect environmental water and biological samples from area lakes, rivers, and wetlands
Perform analytical procedures in a laboratory setting
Calibrate and maintain water quality sampling equipment
Manage water resource-related grant funding resources; includes grant application, writing and reporting including, but not limited to, progress reports and annual technical data reports
Seek federal approval of quality assurance project plan (QAPP), standard operating procedures (SOPs), and monitoring assessment plan for environmental water projects
Incorporate data into various data management and processing programs such as WQX database.
Work collaboratively on project planning and implementation alongside the Non-point Source Pollution (NPS) Specialist
Develop strategies with short-and long-term goals that benefit environmental water resources
Facilitate management and protection of wetland habitats
Represent the Community regarding water resource issues at local, regional and national levels
Supervision of the NPS Coordinator when they are assisting in water resource duties; supervise summer seasonal staff or interns when relevant
Participate in hiring process of water-resource related positions
Collaborate across local/state/regional agencies and groups to benefit broad-scale water resource issues.
Manage wild rice restoration program and associated water quality standard rule changes
Review and provide comment on existing state and federal water quality standards and rulemakings
Partner with other departments within the organization on outreach/education efforts
Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

Education or one (1) year of practical experience in environmental science, water resources management, chemistry, biology, or similar field.
Demonstrate hands-on experience in basic operation of environmental water resource monitoring equipment such as water meters/sondes and other necessary water quality monitoring equipment
Demonstrate knowledge of environmental water resource challenges, water resource management and hydrology
Effective written and verbal communication skills to establish positive working relations

Proficient in daily use of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel and Outlook)
Demonstrate experience in database management

Experience or ability to learn operation of standard recreational/fishing watercraft
Demonstrate basic grant writing and management skills
Familiar with or able to understand state and federal environmental water policy language

Basic experience and proficiency in statistical operations and analysis
The ability to work independently and efficiently with minimal supervision.

Ability to work well in the existing team and government structure.
Able to travel occasionally

Sensitive to Native American culture
Valid driver’s license and proof of insurability
Pass drug screen (UA) and a federal criminal background check in compliance with the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act and the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act

We are a small, dynamic ecological consulting firm located in Annapolis, MD with a reputation for technical excellence throughout Maryland and the surrounding states. Our workplace is flexible, fun, and relies on a high-level of teamwork and in-depth technical cross-training in a variety of environmental disciplines to meet our clients’ needs. If you enjoy working in a collaborative environment where you can grow professionally, learning from some of Maryland’s leading Environmental Scientists, Coastal Resources is the company where you will thrive.

We are currently looking for an Environmental Scientist with 5 years of experience or more in wetland assessment, permitting, mitigation, and NEPA documentation. The position requires rigorous field work in all weather conditions, technical writing, task/project management, and the ability to work in a team-oriented environment.

Minimum Requirements:

Successful candidates will have a B.S. in Environmental Science or related field, with pertinent course work in applied sciences such as ecology, botany, and natural resource management / regulations.
At least 5 years of applied field experience in wetland delineation, at least two (2) of those years delineating as the technical lead required.
8+ years a plus
At least 2 years managing projects or complex tasks.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Accomplished self-starter with demonstrated time and management skills.

Elmira College is a private liberal arts College located in the Finger Lakes region of New York. Seeking innovative professionals from diverse academic and cultural backgrounds to fill a full-time tenure eligible teaching position in Environmental Science beginning Fall term 2024.

Teaching responsibilities will primarily be in life science fields related to environmental science such as conservation biology, wetlands ecology, or marine ecology as well as introductory service courses. Additional expectations include contributions toward student research, advising, and curricular planning within the major.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Ph.D. with a concentration in Environmental Science, or a related field (biology, ecology, chemistry, geology, etc.);
Experience teaching at the undergraduate level;
Experience in limnology, marine science, or estuarine processes is preferred.

WORK LOCATION: Elmira, NY

Forest Carbon Works (www.forestcarbonworks.org), a company that enables small forest landowners in the U.S. to access the carbon offset market, is hiring for the position of a Forest Technician located near Tuscaloosa, AL and the surrounding area. The position is contract-based with potential for a long-term position.

The Technician’s primary responsibility will be to collect forest carbon inventory data using our proprietary smartphone inventory device. Technicians will have the opportunity to explore local forests and/or travel to nearby states for field work. Data collection consists of navigating to allocated “plots” within a forested property and taking photographic inventory of all trees located within each plot.

The Technician will also work remotely with staff members that are located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Technician will regularly communicate and report to staff via phone or email about the progress of the project, questions, or concerns.

Specific tasks will include traveling to property sites; corresponding with client landowners; collecting forest inventory data using our smartphone device on all assigned plots; and maintaining regular communication with program staff. Camping overnight may be required on specific projects; this information will be available for all projects in advance. The Technician is required to have a reliable vehicle for work-related travel. Applicants will attend a remote training session led by Forest Carbon Works staff and complete an online quiz.

Technicians are paid between $200 to $325+ per day (more details upon hire). Compensation varies between projects and is determined based on terrain, size of project, and remoteness. Mileage reimbursement is available for this position and will be reimbursed at the current IRS Standard Mileage Reimbursement rate.

This is a part-time, at-will position. As a contract position with fluctuating work availability, this position is intended to serve as a supplementary source of income, rather than a permanent or consistent income source. Work availability is ever-changing and, as at-will employment work is not necessarily guaranteed. This position does not offer benefits, vacation, or paid leave. Reimbursement for travel time or lodging is not eligible for this position.

If you have experience in the forests of this region, are passionate about forest conservation, know how to use a smartphone, and have a flexible schedule, then this position could be right for you! This position is also ideal for forestry, environmental science, and natural resource students who are looking to gain real-life field and forestry experience.

About you

You enjoy working in forested environments
You can complete tasks independently with no supervision
You feel comfortable hiking and navigating off trail without a guide
You are familiar with forest types and can identify at least 5 different tree species
You are able to take direction and communicate (via phone and email) with remote team members frequently
You are comfortable working/camping in a variety of conditions including rain, extreme temperatures, heavy brush, undergrowth, and thickly forested areas
You know how to pair, connect and unpair a Bluetooth device

Required Qualifications

Possess a high school diploma equivalent or higher
Possess a valid drivers license
Possess a vehicle capable of driving various distances
Have medical and automobile insurance as required by state law
Proficient in use of smartphone technology, digital cameras, and GPS devices
Have backcountry wilderness, hiking, or camping experience or other relevant undeveloped forest experience

Preferred Qualifications

Possess proper camping equipment
Possess willingness to troubleshoot minor technology issues on-the-fly
Have interest in ecosystem conservation, natural resources, or environmental protection
Have, or are working to obtain, a post-secondary degree in forestry or another environmental conservation field
Proficient in the use of smartphone technology, operating phone camera functions, and properly pairing and using a GPS device

The Department Ecosystem and Conservation Sciences in the W.A. Franke College of Forestry and Conservation at the University of Montana invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor (non-tenure track) to join our dynamic and interdisciplinary faculty. We encourage applications from individuals who are passionate about undergraduate education and dedicated to high-impact teaching practices and experiential learning. We also encourage applicants who can leverage their professional experiences in the classroom and connect students to career pathways.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in the environmental, biophysical, and ecological sciences, primarily serving students in three undergraduate degree programs: (1) Environmental Science and Sustainability; (2) Wildlife Biology; and 3) Forestry. Teaching responsibilities may include lower- and upper-division courses in the following areas: ecology, soil science, wildlife biology, and forest sciences. Responsibilities may also include leading field trips, field and laboratory courses, internships, and first-year seminars. Specific courses will be decided based on the needs of programs across the college and the background of the successful applicant. The expected course load is up to three courses per semester.

Required Qualifications

Minimum M.S. in Forestry, Environmental or Natural Resource Science, Ecology, Wildlife Biology, or a closely related discipline
Commitment to teaching excellence, and innovative and inclusive pedagogies
Ability to teach a broad range of courses in ecology, wildlife biology, and across the natural environmental sciences
Outstanding communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Three or more years of relevant professional experience
Experience bridging theory and practice in teaching and/or professional work
Experience building partnerships with a range of private, public, and/or non-profit organizations
Experience teaching undergraduates
Experience with multiple teaching methodologies, including field-based teaching
Experience with high-impact learning, including service-learning, community-engaged teaching, capstone projects, internships, and other types of experiential learning
Experience mentoring undergraduate students
Ability to connect students to professional opportunities and career pathways

Ardaman seeks a staff level environmental engineer/geologist for its Orlando, FL office. Local candidates with existing client contacts are preferred. We seek a ‘hands-on’ environmental engineer/geologist who is comfortable in both field and office environments. Responsibilities will include Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments, Asbestos and Mold Surveys, Tank Closure Assessments, Site Contamination Assessments, Source Removals and Remedial System Design and O&M. Excellent verbal and written communications skills are required along with a strong work ethic, knowledge of environmental rules and regulations, and the ability to provide unsurpassed customer response and satisfaction.

Qualifications:

· A Bachelor’s Degree in an Environmental Science discipline, preferably engineering.

· Prior Phase I/II Site Environmental Assessment experience preferred

· Soil and groundwater sampling experience and knowledge of sampling SOPs preferred

· Excellent Technical Writing Skills and Computer Skills

· Knowledge of 62-780, 62-761, 62-762 and 62-777 rules and regulations

· Certified Asbestos Inspector or ability to become certified

· 40 Hour OSHA HAZWOPER training would be a plus

· Must be a team player and have good attention to detail

· Must be able to walk up and down slopes and on uneven terrain

· Must be able to work outdoors in the heat

· Must be able to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 40 lbs

· Must be able to perform mathematical calculations

· Must be able to work weekends and extended hours as needed

· Must be able to travel and work at remote sites as needed

· Must have excellent driving record within company standards

· Must be able to pass background screening requirements including criminal history, motor vehicle check, drug testing, etc.

· Local candidates preferred; no relocation.