ABOUT AMERICAN FORESTS: &nbsp;
American Forests is a national non-profit organization committed to creating healthy and resilient forests from cities to large landscapes, that deliver essential benefits for climate, people, water, and wildlife. We advance our mission through forestry innovation, place-based partnerships to plant and restore forests, and movement building. We envision a world in which the significant environmental, societal, and economic benefits of forests are fully realized and equitably available to all people. Established in 1875, American Forests is the oldest national non-profit conservation organization in the U.S. working to restore urban forests and forested landscapes.
American Forests is proud to be a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible workplace. These are our shared values. We welcome individuals who bring a variety of backgrounds and experiences to be a part of our team to help make a difference individually and collectively as we work toward achieving our mission. We are committed to fostering an environment that is welcoming and respectful and provides opportunities for advancement and professional growth for every team member. We hope you find your future with us.
PROJECT SUMMARY: &nbsp;
America&rsquo;s forests are a critical natural climate solution. Reforestation/afforestation offers the most immediate and ample carbon removal solution. There are many opportunities for this in the U.S., with as much as 148 million acres suitable for reforestation (ReforestationHub.org). Yet, deployment of quality reforestation at scale has been limited by high upfront costs that are out of sync with the timeline for carbon removal.&nbsp;
American Forests&rsquo; Reforest America Carbon Program (RACP) is designed to address the financing challenges associated with reforestation/afforestation and advance the highest quality climate-adapted projects. Over the past year, American Forests has worked with landowners, forest carbon experts, carbon registries, and businesses to design RACP to help meet the country&rsquo;s growing reforestation needs.&nbsp;
We are currently developing a unique portfolio of climate-adapted reforestation projects with public land management agencies, Tribal Nations, and underserved private landowners who do not have access to the necessary funding to reforest severely burned lands in the western United States and other lands suitable for reforestation in other geographies throughout North America.
American Forests recently received a USFS grant to support the participation of federal recognized Tribal Nations, Native Hawaiian organizations and&nbsp;underserved private landowners, in emerging markets for resilient reforestation, or reforestation that is resilient to future climate changes and disturbances as well as future market and economic conditions. We are working to deliver the following outcomes: &nbsp;
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<li>Provide federally recognized Tribal Nations, Native Hawaiian organizations and underserved private landowners, with the technical and financial resources needed for implementing resilient reforestation projects. &nbsp;</li>
<li>Create new opportunities for Tribal Nations, Native Hawaiian organizations and underserved private landowners, to access new income streams and deploy climate-informed reforestation practices well suited to emerging markets for climate mitigation and resilience.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Engage with and provide technical assistance to Tribal Nations, Native Hawaiian organizations and underserved private landowners, about resilient reforestation and emerging markets for joint climate mitigation and adaptation.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Implement high-integrity resilient reforestation projects yielding biodiversity, water, climate, and cultural benefits.</li>
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To advance this work, American Forests is looking for a Director of the Reforest America Carbon Program to direct the continued development and implementation of the Reforest America Carbon Program, oversee contract negotiations with project suppliers and buyers, recruit and lead a team of RACP staff to efficiently originate, develop, and market high-quality RACP projects, and represent American Forests in a leadership role in related carbon initiatives including, but not limited to, a nascent U.S. Forest Carbon Coalition effort.&nbsp;
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
The Director of the Reforest America Carbon Program will direct the continued development and implementation of the Reforest America Carbon Program, oversee contract negotiations with project suppliers and buyers, recruit and lead a team of RACP staff to efficiently originate, develop, and market high-quality RACP projects, and represent American Forests in a leadership role in related carbon initiatives. Additionally, they will oversee the origination, development, and implementation of a portfolio of carbon financed reforestation/afforestation projects that include traditional and innovative approaches. They will oversee the direction projects in partnership with corporate and other philanthropic funders and land managers including state and federal agencies, private landowners, and tribes; manage existing projects and partnerships and lead project execution; manage contractors and forestry consultants. Specific responsibilities include:
Reforest America Carbon Project Development and Leadership (55%)
<ul>
<li>Lead the Program by directing the refinement and implementation of the go-to-market strategy, and finance and operations, development, program, policy, and communication teams.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Develop and maintain relationships with RACP partners, represent American Forests and RACP in the natural climate solutions community.</li>
<li>Manage budgets and timelines, secure and supervise contractors and staff, and ensure completion of program deliverables.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Be a service leader in the carbon finance arena, participating in working groups and engaging with federal and state agencies, non-profit organizations, carbon registries, leading corporations, and carbon finance experts to inform and develop our strategies.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Serve as American Forests&rsquo; expert on existing methodologies for financing afforestation/reforestation to inform our strategies and monitor the development of reforestation and carbon finance best practices to meet corporate net zero targets, biodiversity, social justice, and other outcomes.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Act as the main contact for major global clients supporting large-scale global Nature-based Solutions programs, afforestation/reforestation carbon projects.</li>
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Carbon Project Direction (30%)
<ul>
<li>Oversee the RACP team and support the origination, development, and implementation of carbon financed reforestation/afforestation projects that include traditional and novel approaches.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Oversee outreach and work with Tribal Nations, Native Hawaiian organizations and underserved private landowners to assess opportunities to develop nature-based carbon projects in specific geographies and landscapes in the western US (OR, WA, CA, MT, NM) and Hawaii.</li>
<li>Oversee the origination of new projects with senior forestry staff by engaging with a broad range of stakeholders including Tribal Nations, Native Hawaiian organizations and underserved private landowners, consulting foresters, project developers, and NGOs, etc.</li>
<li>Direct projects in partnership with corporate and other philanthropic funders and land managers including state and federal agencies, private landowners, and tribes.</li>
<li>Manage existing projects and partnerships and lead project execution; manage contractors and forestry consultants.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Oversee and run project financial analyses to inform project development and strategies.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Program Administration (15%)
<ul>
<li>Track and manage program finances&nbsp;</li>
<li>Develop and manage budgets in partnership with American Forests&rsquo; program and finance departments</li>
<li>Lead recruitment efforts of staff and/or contractors to meet the finance and administration needs of RACP as the program develops.</li>
</ul>
QUALIFICATIONS&nbsp;
Successful candidates will have demonstrated experience in directing program development and implementation of nature-based carbon projects and while we do not expect any one candidate to possess all of these qualifications, the ideal candidate will possess many of the following professional and personal skills and qualities:
<ul>
<li>Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Non-Profit Management, Conservation, Natural Resource Economics or Management, Forestry, or Natural Resource Management desired; additional experience accepted in lieu of.</li>
<li>At least seven (7) years of experience with nature-based solutions in the carbon market, with significant project/program management experience.</li>
<li>Knowledge of, and/or experience working in carbon markets, carbon accounting standards and methodologies in a technical capacity, and experience in nature-based solutions projects are strongly desired. &nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Experience leading partnerships with public agencies, Tribal Nations, private landowners, and/or non-profits, and work with corporations on climate and environmental programs.</li>
<li>A proven ability to get things done and a proven track record of excellence in project management and execution.&nbsp;</li>
<li>The ideal candidate will be a self-starting problem solver with a background in forest science and management, forest policy, and/or collaborative conservation. An ability to learn and adapt quickly is also important.</li>
<li>Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral) and comfortable with public speaking</li>
<li>Ability to work both independently without close oversight, but also a team player who will productively engage with others at varying levels of seniority within and outside American Forests.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Results-orientation and passion for American Forests&rsquo; mission is essential.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
LOCATION:&nbsp; This is a hybrid position that is primarily remote (70%) and requires frequent travel (up to 30% of time) within the western United States to engage in key stakeholder meetings, program events, and projects as funded. American Forests headquarters is in Washington, DC; occasional travel may be required to engage with colleagues. &nbsp;
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Subject to applicable laws, American Forests requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. We will consider requests for accommodation to this vaccination requirement during the recruiting process. Any requested accommodation(s) must be reviewed and approved (if applicable) in advance of your start date.&nbsp;
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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The individual must be comfortable with prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing at a desk and working on a computer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to provide access to all individuals along the continuum of human ability and experience.&nbsp;
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SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS This position will oversee up to three (3) Senior Managers of Carbon Projects.&nbsp;
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BENEFITS&nbsp; American Forests offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental and vision; disability and life insurance; 401(k) retirement plan with a 6% employer match; paid leave including 16 holidays, vacation, sick, parental leave, FMLA, bereavement and military leave; pet benefits and employee assistance programs.
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American Forests is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
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Reasonable accommodations may be made to provide access to all individuals along the continuum of human ability and experience.&nbsp;
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Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/LGBTQ+
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In accordance with federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, and reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible State or local Agency that administers the program or USDA&rsquo;s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information is also available in languages other than English.

American Forests is a national non-profit organization committed to creating healthy and resilient forests from cities to large landscapes.

Director, Reforest America Carbon Program

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Revalue exists to deliver a fundamental step-change in the quality and integrity of carbon projects. We do this by rethinking projects from the ground up - slightly better is not good enough - in order to build confidence in the market and deliver impact at a planetary scale. Our world cannot afford anything less. This mission drives us every day.
Revalue Nature has raised $10 million in Series A funding to be the most innovative and trusted developer for nature on the planet. This new investment was co-led by Ecosystem Integrity Fund (EIF) and SJF Ventures, two leading venture firms focused on climate and impact. Join us on our journey to supercharge the world's leading nature-based developers, reset the bar for quality in the carbon market, and protect and regenerate nature at a scale that makes our eyes water.
What we do
Revalue supercharges the world's leading nature-based carbon projects developers. We provide them with the required technical support and competitive financing to go from the initial rapid assessment of potential project areas, to the first carbon credits issuance, and beyond. This is underpinned by our proprietary tech, which creates a step-change in accuracy, speed, automation, and level of insights.
Our team
Our global, diverse team sits across all time zones and has an exceptional track-record of designing and delivering high impact carbon projects globally. We have built long-term partnerships and are working in iconic landscapes with leading players in the nature conservation and restoration space. We offer great opportunities for our talent and we want this to be a place that allows you to do the best work of your life, while also focusing on balance outside of work.
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<h2 class="sc-hLseeU gDfXIv">Tasks</h2>
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The Role We seek a software developer to join our Product Labs engineering team, a remote-by-default collaboration-first product development team. In this role, you&rsquo;ll be joining in the formation of a new product development team.
At this early stage of team formation, we are focused on hiring experienced generalists who can set a solid foundation and culture for the future growth of the Product Labs team. This means we prioritise engineers with experience in Extreme Programming (XP), Domain Driven Design and our chosen technology stack (React, TypeScript, and Kotlin).
This is a remote-first role, but we encourage dedicated in-person collaboration days at our London co-working space, making the UK a preferred location.
What You Will Do
<ul>
<li>Contribute to the sustainable delivery of quality software.&nbsp;You will produce code across the entire application stack. You&rsquo;ll deliver well-tested and maintainable code, balancing sustainable quality with impactful velocity. You will do so primarily through collaborative pair and ensemble programming, but you may also do so independently by participating in peer-reviewed development when appropriate.</li>
<li>Collaborate as part of a cross-functional team.&nbsp;You will collaborate with our Product Director, scientific domain experts, designers and other engineers to perform continuous product discovery. You will work with other engineers to scope and run technical experiments, practice rigorous iteration and deliver value in small steps.</li>
<li>Support our customers.&nbsp;We believe in owning the products that we build. You will help the team define our KPIs, product SLOs, and alerting thresholds. You will participate in an on-call rotation to support issues that might affect our customers and help our team identify and reduce operational toil that limits our impact.</li>
<li>Support our teammates.&nbsp;It&rsquo;s never too soon to begin mentoring other engineers. You&rsquo;ll do so through pair programming, code reviews, daily communication with your team, giving and receiving thoughtful feedback, and helping your teammates grow.</li>
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<h2 class="sc-hLseeU gDfXIv">Requirements</h2>
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What You Bring to the Role
Ideally, you bring many of the following attributes to the table:
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<li>A love of nature.&nbsp;We are a mission-driven company with a strong affinity for conserving and restoring natural systems. To make hard things happen, our team must put mission over ego. You find purpose not only in personal growth but also in stopping climate change and biodiversity collapse.</li>
<li>Experience working across an application stack.&nbsp;You are familiar with the challenges common to data-intensive systems and browser-based applications. Don&rsquo;t worry; we know you aren&rsquo;t an expert at both, but you feel comfortable spanning the divide as necessary. You know how to balance risks and engineering efforts and are open to learning any languages, skills, and technologies we use by pairing with your teammates.</li>
<li>You&rsquo;re familiar with geospatial concepts.&nbsp;You are familiar with concepts related to geospatial data or remote sensing. Perhaps you&rsquo;ve built a map-based user experience or crafted geospatial queries for a proximity-based gaming app. You might not be a geospatial expert, but you&rsquo;re comfortable discussing coordinate systems and the differences between vector and raster data.</li>
<li>A strong sense of collaborative teamwork.&nbsp;You are comfortable participating fully in the collaborative Extreme Programming approach to development, product discovery and teamwork. You believe by embracing collaborative practices, we are more likely to achieve our shared objectives, benefit our users through rapid delivery, grow together by sharing knowledge, and ensure that every teammate can get the rest and time away they need.</li>
<li>Comfortable supporting production software.&nbsp;You have experience shipping features to production and understand how to investigate and triage issues in your deployed code. You may have participated in an on-call rotation before and have opinions about making it an effective and positive experience.</li>
<li>An adaptive and curious mindset.&nbsp;As a startup in an evolving industry, we keep our roadmap malleable and open to change in search of new opportunities for impact. You have an open mind and are comfortable pivoting as and when needed in response to new insights into our customers&rsquo; needs.</li>
<li>You understand that customer value is what makes our work as engineers possible.&nbsp;It&rsquo;s easy to get absorbed in inventing an engineering marvel and forget what problem we were meant to solve. You have the experience to keep things simple, revisit scope and work in small iterations.</li>
<li>Clear and open communication.&nbsp;We consider clear and thoughtful communication a fundamental engineering skill and a strong predictor of future impact. You demonstrate this in your contribution to documentation, collaborative problem-solving, and willingness to give and receive feedback.</li>
<li>Excited by distributed teams.&nbsp;You will be joining an international remote-working team with a proven ability to function effectively within diverse cultural environments. You're comfortable with the challenge and excited by the freedom afforded to remote teams, are a self-driver with a willingness to take initiative within a complex and fast-growing sector</li>
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Don&rsquo;t hesitate to apply despite only ticking some of these boxes. Our strength is in our diversity, and we look for individuals who bring something new to the team - background, skill, and perspective.
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<h2 class="sc-hLseeU gDfXIv">Benefits</h2>
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What do we offer?
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<li>Shared purpose, culture and values</li>
<li>Unbeatable work flexibility and balance</li>
<li>A diverse team of colleagues, partners and clients</li>
<li>A team with unrivalled experience and track-record in the sector</li>
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Starting date: ASAP
HOW TO APPLY
We are actively hiring and want to hear from you! Please apply by attaching your resume and answering the following questions in a document:
(a) How does your experience align with the requirements in the job description? (1-2 paragraphs)
(b) Describe your key motivations for working in this sector (1 paragraph)
Revalue Nature Ltd is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and encourages people of all ethnic &amp; racial origins, gender identities, sexual orientations, religions &amp; ideologies, socio-economic statuses, educational backgrounds, ages, and individuals of all abilities to apply.
Applicants must be legally authorised to work in their country of residence. Revalue is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
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Revalue Nature develops scalable, high-integrity nature-based projects globally, tackling the climate and nature crisis. Creating functioning ecosystems and

Software Developer

The Southern Environmental Law Center is hiring a new Climate Campaign Associate in either our Birmingham, AL. or Charleston, SC. offices, although other SELC offices can be considered. SELC&rsquo;s strategic plan has three core pillars: Climate Change reversal, Environmental Justice and producing national solutions from our work protecting the South. This individual will join our Climate Initiative, reporting to our Climate Initiative Leader. At its core, the focus of this position will be defining and driving forward climate policy campaigns and advancing climate policies in target States. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly successful, nationally recognized organization that is effectively addressing some of the most pressing and challenging environmental issues throughout the South and the nation.&nbsp;
SELC has a hybrid work model that offers employees the flexibility to work remotely up to two days per week.&nbsp; This is a full-time, exempt, three-year term position. All employees must reside in our region. SELC will provide relocation reimbursement for those relocating for an SELC position.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<h3 id="h-primary-responsibilities-nbsp" class="wp-block-heading">Primary Responsibilities:&nbsp;</h3>
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<li>Create state opportunity landscape assessments to advance climate policies in target states, mapping existing and potential partner organization capacity and related priorities, key stakeholders and decision makers, potential new partners, leverage points, resonant messaging, target audience strategies, and more.   &nbsp;</li>
<li>Develop one to two potential climate campaign concepts with recommended strategy and tactics in the target states. Each concept will be developed in partnership with state teams to determine whether and how to move forward.  &nbsp;</li>
<li>Provide project management support for target campaigns. In some instances, participate in and directly manage the resulting advocacy.  In others, coordinate with the state program advocates and coalition partners primarily handling that advocacy. &nbsp;</li>
<li>Explore opportunities for additional research on climate-related topics to support campaign goals and elevate issue visibility and SELC thought leadership, working with program teams and Communications.   &nbsp;</li>
<li>Advise program staff in state offices on climate priorities and opportunities.  &nbsp;</li>
<li>Participate as a thought partner with program staff in developing advocacy strategies. Possible areas of policy work include decarbonization of TVA, implementation of federal climate funding and incentives, defense against regional gas growth, state and local resilience policies, and clean transportation.  &nbsp;</li>
<li>Identify new partnerships and build and participate in coalition efforts to support climate goals. &nbsp;</li>
<li>Build and cultivate strong relationships with key decision-makers including public officials and staff, partners and other external stakeholders. Coordinate externally with partner organizations and allies to advance climate campaign objectives.  Attend and represent SELC in meetings among partner groups as appropriate.   &nbsp;</li>
<li>When appropriate, chronicle and analyze campaign activities to capture and share lessons learned for the benefit of future strategic campaigns. &nbsp;</li>
<li>Support SELC&rsquo;s collegial, collaborative, inclusive approach in advancing climate solutions.  &nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<h3 id="h-required-qualifications-nbsp-nbsp" class="wp-block-heading">Required Qualifications:&nbsp;&nbsp;</h3>
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<li>5+ years of relevant work experience with at least some issue or political campaign work.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Strong commitment to addressing the causes and consequences of climate change and advancing clean, sustainable energy resources in the South. &nbsp;</li>
<li>Familiarity with the Inflation Reduction Act and other major federal climate programs. &nbsp;</li>
<li>Ability to think strategically and manage concurrent fast-paced projects.  &nbsp;</li>
<li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to build and maintain effective relationships with diverse clients and partners, legislators, regulators and business leaders. &nbsp;</li>
<li>Strong independent initiative and the ability to contribute effectively and collaborate as a team member. &nbsp;</li>
<li>Oral advocacy experience and comfort speaking in varied settings. &nbsp;</li>
<li>A strong personal commitment to SELC&rsquo;s mission. &nbsp;</li>
<li>Strong commitment to equity-centered policy work. &nbsp;</li>
<li>A genuine interest in and commitment to helping SELC create and foster a more diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. You engage in ongoing personal learning and are eager to contribute to our organizational efforts in this area. &nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<h3 id="h-desired-qualifications-nbsp-nbsp" class="wp-block-heading">Desired Qualifications:&nbsp;&nbsp;</h3>
<ul>
<li>Significant issue or political campaign experience. &nbsp;</li>
<li>Prior experience working in one of SELC&rsquo;s six states. &nbsp;</li>
<li>Media, brand management, or crisis communications experience. &nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<h3 id="h-about-selc-nbsp-nbsp" class="wp-block-heading">About SELC:&nbsp;&nbsp;</h3>
The Southern Environmental Law Center is one of the nation&rsquo;s most powerful defenders of the environment, rooted in the South. With a long track record, SELC takes on the toughest environmental challenges in court, in government, and in our communities to protect our region&rsquo;s air, water, climate, wildlife, lands, and people. Nonprofit and nonpartisan, the organization has a staff of over 200, including more than 130 legal and policy experts, and is headquartered in Charlottesville, VA, with offices in Asheville, Atlanta, Birmingham, Chapel Hill, Charleston, Nashville, Richmond, and Washington, DC.&nbsp;
At our core, we are place-based, rooted in our region, and connected with the communities and clients we serve. We believe in an equitable and inclusive workplace that reflects the rich racial and cultural diversity of our region and allows diverse perspectives to come to the forefront. We approach our work with the highest level of integrity, holding ourselves to high standards with an emphasis on honesty, accountability, and thoughtfulness. We value collaboration and camaraderie, realizing we are strongest when we work together and knowing that everyone has a critical role to play. We strive for impact through a strategic, bold, pragmatic, and ambitious outlook that is dedicated to achieving powerful results. We believe in these values and in the power of SELC. We hope you consider joining us. Learn more at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.southernenvironment.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.southernenvironment.org/</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;
<h3 id="h-compensation-amp-benefits-nbsp-nbsp" class="wp-block-heading">Compensation &amp; Benefits:&nbsp;&nbsp;</h3>
SELC offers salaries competitive with other leading environmental nonprofits nationally and provides an excellent benefits package. The starting salary range for this position is $70,000- $90,000 commensurate with experience. For more details about our benefits package, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.southernenvironment.org/about-selc/careers/benefits" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Careers page</a>.&nbsp;
SELC is a PSLF (<a href="https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Public Service Loan Forgiveness</a>) eligible employer.  &nbsp;
SELC will also provide relocation reimbursement for those relocating for an SELC position, up to a specific dollar amount and contingent on the move being at least 50 miles from the current primary address.&nbsp;
<h3 id="h-to-apply" class="wp-block-heading">To Apply:&nbsp;&nbsp;</h3>
To apply, click on the &lsquo;Apply Now&rsquo; button below to be directed to an online application where you may upload your application materials. Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, a writing or work sample (an advocacy-oriented sample is preferred, however any sample that well-represents your writing/work is sufficient), and three references. The initial deadline for receipt of complete applications is Wednesday 5/15/24. However, applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Please state&nbsp;<a href="https://www.southernenvironment.org/about-us/offices/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">SELC office</a>&nbsp;preferences in your cover letter, if not Birmingham, AL. or Charleston, SC. &nbsp;
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SELC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace environment. We are eager to welcome new team members who share this commitment. We still have much progress to make, but our goal is to create and maintain a staff that, at every level, reflects&nbsp;the rich racial and cultural diversity of the communities where we work and the clients that we serve. Persons of all backgrounds&mdash;including people of color, women, people with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQ candidates&mdash;are strongly encouraged to apply.&nbsp;

Leading Southern environmental organization advocating for clean energy, justice, and nature protection. Solutions start here.

Climate Campaign Associate

ABOUT AMERICAN FORESTS: &nbsp; American Forests is a national non-profit organization committed to creating healthy and resilient forests from cities to large landscapes, that deliver essential benefits for climate, people, water, and wildlife. We advance our mission through forestry innovation, place-based partnerships to plant and restore forests, and movement building. We envision a world in which the significant environmental, societal, and economic benefits of forests are fully realized and equitably available to all people. Established in 1875, American Forests is the oldest national non-profit conservation organization in the U.S. working to restore urban forests and forested landscapes.
American Forests is proud to be a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible workplace. These are our shared values. We welcome individuals who bring a variety of backgrounds and experiences to be a part of our team to help make a difference individually and collectively as we work toward achieving our mission. We are committed to fostering an environment that is welcoming and respectful and provides opportunities for advancement and professional growth for every team member. We hope you find your future with us.
PROJECT SUMMARY: &nbsp; America&rsquo;s forests are a critical natural climate solution. Reforestation/afforestation offers the most immediate and ample carbon removal solution. There are many opportunities for this in the U.S., with as much as 148 million acres suitable for reforestation (ReforestationHub.org). Yet, deployment of quality reforestation at scale has been limited by high upfront costs that are out of sync with the timeline for carbon removal.&nbsp;
American Forests&rsquo; Reforest America Carbon Program (RACP) is designed to address the financing challenges associated with reforestation/afforestation and advance the highest quality climate-adapted projects. Over the past year, American Forests has worked with landowners, forest carbon experts, carbon registries, and businesses to design RACP to help meet the country&rsquo;s growing reforestation needs.&nbsp;
We are currently developing a unique portfolio of climate-adapted reforestation projects with public land management agencies, Tribal Nations, and underserved private landowners who do not have access to the necessary funding to reforest severely burned lands in the western United States and other lands suitable for reforestation in other geographies throughout North America.
American Forests recently received a USFS grant to support the participation of federal recognized Tribal Nations, Native Hawaiian organizations and underserved private landowners, in emerging markets for resilient reforestation, or reforestation that is resilient to future climate changes and disturbances as well as future market and economic conditions. We are working to deliver the following outcomes: &nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Provide federally recognized Tribal Nations, Native Hawaiian organizations and underserved private landowners, with the technical and financial resources needed for implementing resilient reforestation projects.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Create new opportunities for Tribal Nations, Native Hawaiian organizations and underserved private landowners, to access new income streams and deploy climate-informed reforestation practices well suited to emerging markets for climate mitigation and resilience.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Engage with and provide technical assistance to Tribal Nations, Native Hawaiian organizations and underserved private landowners, about resilient reforestation and emerging markets for joint climate mitigation and adaptation.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Implement high-integrity resilient reforestation projects yielding biodiversity, water, climate, and cultural benefits.&nbsp;</li>
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SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES The Senior Manager of Carbon Projects will oversee the origination, development, and implementation of carbon financed reforestation/afforestation projects that include traditional and new approaches. They will direct projects in partnership with corporate and other philanthropic funders and land managers including state and federal agencies, Tribal Nations, Native Hawaiian organizations and underserved private landowners; manage existing projects and partnerships and lead project execution; manage contractors and forestry consultants. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Carbon Project Development (85%)
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<li>Conduct outreach and work with Tribal Nations, Native Hawaiian organizations and underserved private landowners to assess opportunities to develop nature-based carbon projects in specific geographies and landscapes in the western US (OR, WA, CA, MT, NM) and Hawaii</li>
<li>Originate new projects with senior forestry staff by engaging with a broad range of stakeholders including Tribal Nations, underserved private landowners, consulting foresters, project developers, and NGOs, etc.</li>
<li>Conduct initial project due diligence including site evaluations and project assessments</li>
<li>Educate landowners on reforestation program requirements and carbon markets</li>
<li>Work with American Forest staff to complete carbon project feasibility assessments modeling forest growth and suitability for carbon project methodologies or commodity-embedded carbon benefit sale</li>
<li>Develop tree planting design, project budgeting, placing seedling orders, selecting and supervising contractors, overseeing planting, ongoing maintenance, and forest inventory</li>
<li>Oversee execution of all stages of project development: Pre-feasibility studies, PDD, validation and verification, management and monitoring&nbsp;</li>
<li>Experience and familiarity with carbon certification schemes, specifically Verra&rsquo;s new VM 0047&nbsp;Methodology for Afforestation, Reforestation and Revegetation (ARR) Projects and&nbsp;Verra&rsquo;s&nbsp;<a href="https://verra.org/programs/sd-verified-impact-standard/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sustainable Development Verified Impact Standard (SD VISta) Program</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Other related work as needed</li>
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Program Administration (15%) The Sr. Manager of Carbon Projects will be responsible for tracking and managing the development of a portfolio of carbon projects, develop and manage several projects simultaneously, develop associated work plans, track progress to program goals and manage time and resources appropriately. &nbsp;Participate in American Forests and Resilient Forest program actions and meetings as appropriate. &nbsp;Help develop and manage budgets in partnership with American Forests&rsquo; program and finance departments.
QUALIFICATIONS&nbsp; Successful candidates will have demonstrated experience in directing program development and implementation of nature-based carbon projects and while we do not expect any one candidate to possess all of these qualifications, the ideal candidate will possess many of the following professional and personal skills and qualities: &nbsp;&nbsp;
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<li>Bachelor's degree in&nbsp;Business Administration, Non-profit Management, Conservation, Indigenous studies, Natural Resource Economics or Management, Forestry or natural resource management, Environmental Science, or a related field desired; additional experience accepted in lieu of.&nbsp;</li>
<li>At least five (5) years of experience with nature-based solutions in the carbon market, with significant project/program management experience.</li>
<li>Knowledge of, and/or experience working in carbon markets, carbon accounting standards and methodologies in a technical capacity, and experience in nature-based solutions projects are strongly desired. &nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Nature based carbon project-development experience including landowner outreach, initial feasibility assessment and due diligence, forest growth and carbon modelling, forest carbon inventory, financial modeling, in-depth knowledge of market protocols, contracting and managing forestry consultants, and working with carbon project developers and registries</li>
<li>Experience leading partnerships with public agencies, Tribal Nations, Native Hawaiian organizations and underserved private landowners, and/or non-profits, as well as experience working with corporations on climate and environmental programs</li>
<li>A proven ability to get things done and a proven track record of excellence in project management and execution.&nbsp;</li>
<li>The ideal candidate will be a self-starting problem solver with a background in forest science and management, forest policy, and/or collaborative conservation. An ability to learn and adapt quickly is also important.</li>
<li>Creative thinker and desire to achieve measurable, on-the-ground results, and ability to grasp and summarize complex concepts quickly&nbsp;</li>
<li>Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, including in public speaking environments.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Ability to influence and engage a wide range of partners and build long-term relationships. Strong organizational skills.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Ability to work both independently without close oversight, but also a team player who will productively engage with others at varying levels of seniority within and outside American Forests.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Results-orientation and passion for American Forests&rsquo; mission is essential.</li>
</ul>
LOCATION:&nbsp; This is a hybrid position that is primarily remote (70%) and requires frequent travel (up to 30% of time) within the western United States to engage in key stakeholder meetings, program events, and projects as funded. American Forests headquarters is in Washington, DC; occasional travel may be required to engage with colleagues. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Subject to applicable laws, American Forests requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. We will consider requests for accommodation to this vaccination requirement during the recruiting process. Any requested accommodation(s) must be reviewed and approved (if applicable) in advance of your start date.&nbsp;
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The individual must be comfortable with prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing at a desk and working on a computer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to provide access to all individuals along the continuum of human ability and experience.&nbsp;
SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS This position does not have any supervisory requirements.&nbsp;
BENEFITS&nbsp; American Forests offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental and vision; disability and life insurance; 401(k) retirement plan with a 6% employer match; paid leave including 16 holidays, vacation, sick, parental leave, FMLA, bereavement and military leave; pet benefits and employee assistance programs.
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American Forests is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.&nbsp;
Reasonable accommodations may be made to provide access to all individuals along the continuum of human ability and experience.&nbsp;
Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/LGBTQ+
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In accordance with federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, and reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible State or local Agency that administers the program or USDA&rsquo;s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information is also available in languages other than English.

Senior Manager, Carbon Projects

<div>Who we are.</div><div>Pachama is a mission-driven company looking to restore nature to help address climate change. Pachama brings the latest technology in remote sensing and AI to the world of forest carbon in order to enable forest conservation and restoration to scale. Pachama’s core technology harnesses satellite imaging with artificial intelligence to measure carbon captured in forests. Through the Pachama marketplace, responsible companies and individuals can connect with carbon credits from projects that are protecting and restoring forests worldwide.</div><div> </div><div>We are backed by mission-aligned investors including Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Amazon Climate Fund, Chris Sacca, Saltwater Ventures, and Paul Graham.</div><div> </div><div>Recent press:</div><div><a href="https://www.fastcompany.com/90600124/artificial-intelligence-most-innovative-companies-2021" style="font-size:11pt;">Pachama is #1 most innovative AI company</a> </div><div><a href="https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/company-news/2020-letter-to-shareholders" style="font-size:11pt;">Jeff Bezos' Last Shareholder Update</a></div><div><a href="https://techcrunch.com/2021/03/09/mercado-libre-taps-pachama-to-monitor-and-manage-its-8-million-investment-in-latin-american-rainforest-restoration/" style="font-size:11pt;">Pachama to monitor and manage Mercado Libre forest projects</a></div><div> </div><div>Pachama is looking for an Applied Science Team Lead to direct the team of forest and spatial scientists who evaluate, design, and provide tools for Pachama’s portfolio of forest carbon projects. The Applied Science Team Lead is responsible for defining standards, methods, and processes to implement Pachama’s Quality Standard, which is used to assess the climate, social, and ecological integrity of NBS projects issuing credits for the Voluntary Carbon Market.  </div><div> </div><div>The Lead will also conduct spatial assessments for carbon projects that use Pachama’s remote sensing tools and analytics. This position reports to the VP of Science. You would be excited about this role if you love the idea of moving fast with a high degree of independence in a growing start-up. You have 7+ years of experience using science for forest conservation, restoration, and management, and expertise in using remote sensing and geospatial data to derive insights about forest dynamics. You understand carbon accounting and are familiar with the major components of the Voluntary Carbon Market. </div><div> </div><div>You love to problem solve and are comfortable leading cross-functional efforts that require project management, strategic planning, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills. You enjoy communicating with others and are excited to speak to findings with a variety of team members.</div><div> </div><div> </div><div>Location:This role is remote within North American time zones only. </div><div> </div><div> </div> <h3>What you will help us with: </h3><ul><li>Team prioritization and adaptive management: Manage team of geospatial forest scientists to implement analyses to meet business goals. Lead prioritization, capacity planning, and assessment of trade-offs in time and effort. </li><li>Science Application: Lead efforts to develop, test, and adapt methods and tools to evaluate external and Pachama projects for climate, environmental, and social benefits. Develop and apply geospatial analysis and remote sensing-based models to ensure Pachama-approved credits are of the highest integrity. Ensure documentation of analyses and findings is thorough and complete.</li><li>Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with Engineering, Product, Sales, and Operations teams to prioritize and execute product initiatives effectively. Serve as Science lead for Supply and Sales teams in project-specific evaluations. </li><li>Science Leadership: Publish research findings in manuscripts, white papers, and blog posts; promote science-driven carbon market innovation at conferences and written forums. </li><li>Metrics and Analytics: Define and track key performance metrics to measure the success and impact of your team’s work, utilizing data-driven insights to guide resource allocation.</li><li>Stakeholder Management: Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including project partners and customers, to gather feedback and build strong relationships.</li></ul><h3>Experience &amp; Skills We're Looking For:</h3><ul><li>Master’s degree in forest-related field and 6-10 years experience, or Ph.D. and 4-8 years related work experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.</li><li>Expertise in applying remote sensing or geospatial data to forest ecosystems and explaining findings in technical settings. </li><li>Proficiency with Python and experience implementing analyses with Google Earth Engine</li><li>Track record of peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations on relevant topics.</li><li>Experience working with cross-functional teams, managing complex projects, and delivering high-impact results. Self-starter with excellent organizational skills.</li><li>Passion for environmental sustainability and a desire to make a meaningful impact on the planet.</li><li>Experience working with forest carbon methodologies and carbon accounting principles.</li><li>Excellent written, verbal, and graphical communication skills with ability to distill technical information for non-technical audiences. </li></ul> <div>Even if you don’t meet all these requirements, we encourage you to apply if this job description excites you. We are looking for ambitious people to help make an impact on climate change. That purpose requires us to bring together a diverse set of people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and skills to create solutions that work for all.</div>

Pachama uses remote sensing and AI technology to measure and monitor carbon in forests, enabling scalable forest conservation and restoration. Back

Applied Science Team Lead

Working Title: PFAS Data AnalystJob Class: Research Analysis SpecialistAgency: Pollution Control Agency<ul><li>Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers</li><li>Date Posted : 04/22/2024</li><li>Closing Date : 05/06/2024</li><li>Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Pollution Control Agency / Pollution Control-MAPE</li><li>Division/Unit : Environmental Analysis &amp; Outcomes / Water Assessment Section</li><li>Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift</li><li>Days of Work : Monday - Friday</li><li>Travel Required : No</li><li>Salary Range: $26.64 - $39.06 / hourly; $55,624 - $81,557 / annually</li><li>Job Class Option : Environmental</li><li>Classified Status : Classified</li><li>FLSA Status : Nonexempt</li><li>Telework Eligible : No</li><li>Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes</li></ul>This position may be located at one of the MPCA office locations: Duluth, Brainerd, St. Paul, Rochester, Detroit Lakes, Marshall or Mankato.Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.This position exists to provide research, data analysis, and data management support to understand, characterize, mitigate, and manage the human health and environmental risks from releases of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Under the general direction of the MPCA’s PFAS coordinator, with overall project goals and design established by MPCA leadership, the incumbent will support the implementation of Minnesota’s PFAS Blueprint.This position facilitates and participates in complex, broad-based, and agency-wide research, data management and data analysis projects that support MPCA programs that implement PFAS regulatory and environmental work, including Remediation, Stormwater, Wastewater, Solid Waste, Air, and other programs. The incumbent’s work will support agency monitoring activities, current and future PFAS rulemaking efforts, and evaluating the progress and success of the agency’s PFAS goals.Minimum QualificationsBachelor’s degree in an Environmental Science, Engineering, Computer Science, GIS, or other Natural Science; Statistics, Environmental Health, Toxicology or other related degree.Three (3) years of demonstrated experience conducting research and data analysis and providing or communicating data to both technical and general audiences.Strong planning and organizational skills to meet priorities, goals and objectives, monitor work, and follow-up on implementation for both independent and team-oriented work.Ability to communicate complex technical information in a clear and concise manner to a wide range of audiences.Ability to evaluate and interpret scientific data, reports and literature, particularly to conduct thorough research and review of the validity of data used in model and tool development.The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency will not sponsor applicants for work visas. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.Preferred QualificationsUnderstanding of or experience in environmental and regulatory programs, such as remediation, air, water or solid waste permitting, and/or pollution prevention programs.Understanding of or experience in PFAS environmental and regulatory work.Experience performing analyses and data visualization using a wide variety of data science (data collection, analysis, processing, evaluation, visualization, etc.) software such as Tableau, SQL, Excel, Python, R or other statistical analysis software.Ability to produce clear, concise analysis and reports in support of program management and decision making.Human relation and communication skills sufficient to collaborate, work effectively, and create understanding within a wide range of clientele, partners, and interested parties.Physical RequirementsRequires occasionally moving such articles as file boxes and heavy hand tools or heavier materials with help from others and/or moving light objects frequently. A job in this category may require maintaining a stationary position to a significant degree or may involve a certain amount of moving necessary in carrying out job duties.Additional RequirementsPosition duties may require travel but driving is not a minimum qualification or essential function of this position. Employees who may drive for state business will need their driver’s license checked prior to operating a state vehicle.AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERMinnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.

Intern with the DNR and join a dedicated team in creating a sustainable and livable Minnesota. Apply now!

PFAS Data Analyst - Research Analysis Specialist

Working Title: Project SupervisorJob Class: Project SupervisorAgency: Health Department<ul><li>Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers.</li><li>Date Posted : 04/19/2024</li><li>Closing Date : 05/02/2024</li><li>Hiring Agency : Health Department</li><li>Division/Unit : Health Protection / Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Prevention &amp; Control Division</li><li>Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift</li><li>Days of Work : Monday - Friday</li><li>Travel Required : Yes - 25%</li><li>Salary Range: $35.98 - $51.83 / hourly; $75,126 - $108,221 / annually</li><li>Classified Status : Unclassified</li><li>Bargaining Unit/Union : Middle Management Association</li><li>End Date : 06/30/2026</li><li>FLSA Status : Exempt</li><li>Telework Eligible : Yes</li><li>Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes</li></ul>Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.The work you’ll do is more than just a job. At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.The Minnesota Department of Health is seeking a temporary Project Supervisor to lead a team of engagement coordinators and communication specialists and direct the development and implementation of an exciting new project, Students Accessing Public Health Experiences (SAPHE). This project will raise awareness of the role of public health in protecting communities from infectious disease and environmental health threats. The project will engage middle and high school students in public health and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) career pathways to increase diversity in the public health workforce. The project supervisor will oversee curriculum development and implementation through on-site presentations or hands on experiences in Minnesota schools and other education partners. This position will work with established STEM coordinators and other stakeholders to develop a sustainable engagement program in efforts to raise awareness and create pathways for public health as a career option for students.This is a temporary position and is expected to end June 30, 2026.Primary Responsibilities Include:<ul><li>Oversee and manage curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation of the SAPHE project.</li><li>Work with subject matter experts from the Public Health Laboratory, Environmental Health Division and Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Prevention, and Control Division to create a dynamic and sustainable student engagement program.</li><li>Supervise and align a team of engagement coordinators and communication specialists, providing leadership, training, coaching, guidance, technical assistance, supervision, and direction to all areas of the team including hiring, directing staff, and assigning work.</li></ul>This position is eligible for telework to applicants who reside in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, North Dakota or South Dakota. Position locations will be determined by the top candidate and will be based out of one of the following MDH district office locations: St. Paul, St. Cloud, Duluth, Rochester, Marshall, Bemidji, Fergus Falls. Specific schedule will be based on business needs and is subject to supervisor discretion.Minimum QualificationsAn Associate's degree may be substituted for six (6) months of experience. A Bachelor's degree may be substituted for one (1) year of experience. A Master's degree may be substituted for one and a half (1.5) years of experience. To facilitate proper years of service crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.Four (4) years of experience working within governmental public health, including experiences in the following areas:<ul><li>Experience as a lead worker, with a role in training, coaching, mentoring, and providing direction to student workers or other staff.</li><li>Knowledge of Minnesota Department of Health functions, policies, and procedures.</li><li>Knowledge of public health careers.</li><li>Knowledge of the Minnesota education system and youth organizations.</li><li>Knowledge of health equity and role of governmental health in advancing health equity, diversity and belonging.</li></ul>Additional minimum qualifications to be assessed during the interview:<ul><li>Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate in a clear, concise, effective manner.</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>Experience in project management and development of conceptual frameworks, work plans, milestones, performance measures, progress reports and evaluations.</li><li>Experience leading or facilitating an advisory committee, task force or focus group, working with internal subject matter experts or other external stakeholders.</li><li>Experience working with an educational system or a youth organization.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to facilitate group meetings, decision-making sessions, and problem-solving processes.</li></ul>Additional RequirementsThis position requires successful completion of a background check and employment reference check.AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERMinnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.

Project Supervisor

Working Title: Project Hydrologist - Hydrologist 2Job Class: Hydrologist 2Agency: Pollution Control Agency<ul><li>Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers</li><li>Date Posted : 04/25/2024</li><li>Closing Date : 05/08/2024</li><li>Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Pollution Control Agency / Pollution Control-MAPE</li><li>Division/Unit : REM SITE ASSESSMENT UNIT 1</li><li>Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift</li><li>Days of Work : Monday - Friday</li><li>Travel Required : Yes - Up to 10% of the time</li><li>Salary Range: $28.50 - $41.93 / hourly; $59,508 - $87,549 / annually</li><li>Classified Status : Classified</li><li>FLSA Status : Nonexempt</li><li>Telework Eligible : Yes</li><li>Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes</li></ul>*This position may be located at one of the MPCA office locations: Duluth, Brainerd, St. Paul, Rochester, Detroit Lakes, Marshall or Mankato.Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.This position exists to perform technical review and support of sites in the Superfund and Site Assessment Programs. This includes the development of technical documents and technical review of Site Assessment sites in the EPA pipeline to evaluate if there is a risk to human health and/or the environment, and to make recommendations based on those risks, as appropriate.Minimum QualificationsBachelor's degree in one of the following areas: Hydrology, Geology, Hydrogeology, Water Resources, Environmental Science, or other closely-related environmental field WITH two completed courses in Hydrology/Hydrogeology. [Candidates must list the two courses in Hydrology/Hydrogeology on their resume to qualify]ANDTwo years of professional experience as a Hydrologist or Hydrogeologist. Experience must include investigating and modeling groundwater contamination at environmental sites AND assessing and mitigating risks to nearby human and/or environmental receptors;WITHBasic computer skills; proficiency in Word and exposure to Excel and Power Point.Ability to gain a complete understanding of the environmental regulatory process and procedures.Knowledge of statistical principles and methods of data analysis and ability to apply these methods.Good communication skills and the ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with internal and external business partners.Possess a valid Driver's license (see additional requirements).The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency will not sponsor applicants for work visas. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.Preferred QualificationsStrong technical writing skills. Experience writing reports for EPA is a plus.Attention to detail and the ability to cross-check information throughout a report for consistency and accuracy.Knowledge of field sampling and analytical laboratory methods used to investigate sites with various contaminants.Ability to determine groundwater flow direction, transmissivity, and conductivity using field data.Ability to utilize aquifer characteristics to inform environmental investigations and cleanups.Knowledge of the Vapor Intrusion Best Management Practices and procedures and application to risk-based assessment and mitigation at contaminated sites.Ability to develop conceptual site models (CSM) for contaminated sites.Experience working on sites contaminated with chlorinated solvents, RCRA metals, and 1,4-dioxane.Ability to evaluate site data for trends and determine the need to fill data gaps.Knowledge and understanding of both the Superfund and Voluntary programs.Problem-solving skills for resolving complex technical matters.Communicating technical data and recommendations to peers, project stakeholders and the public.Proven written and verbal communication and human relations skills to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.Proficiency with GIS.Ability to make environmental regulatory decisions based on data.Physical RequirementsRequires occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as file folders, ledgers, and small equipment. Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties.Additional RequirementsA driver’s license is an essential function of this position. This requires possession of an unrestricted Class D Driver’s License. The job offer is contingent on confirmation of a valid driver’s license AND a satisfactory DLR check.Requires a Class D driver´s License: a single unit vehicle with a gross vehicle weight of less than 26,000 pounds. This is a basic driver’s license. Operators may also tow vehicles/trailers as long as the gross combination weight does not exceed 26,000 pounds.AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERMinnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.

Project Hydrologist - Hydrologist 2

Working Title: SupervisorJob Class: Pollution Control Specialist PrincipalAgency: Pollution Control Agency<ul><li>Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers</li><li>Date Posted : 04/16/2024</li><li>Closing Date : 05/06/2024</li><li>Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Pollution Control Agency / Pollution Control-MMA</li><li>Division/Unit : Environmental Analysis &amp; Outcomes / Wastewater Services Unit</li><li>Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift</li><li>Days of Work : Monday - Friday</li><li>Travel Required : No</li><li>Salary Range: $37.28 - $55.69 / hourly; $77,840 - $116,280 / annually</li><li>Classified Status : Classified</li><li>FLSA Status : Exempt - Executive</li><li>Telework Eligible : Yes - Full-time telework eligible</li><li>Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes</li></ul>Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.Job SummaryThis position exists to supervise the activities and resources of the Wastewater Services Unit, providing implementation oversight and strategic direction to the unit’s work, which sits at the intersection of water quality standards, permitting, compliance, and enforcement. Partnering with the Effluent Limits Unit and in support of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program, the Wastewater Services Unit focuses on coordinating processes for effluent limits development in permits, data management of NPDES permits and compliance and enforcement activities, and innovative and strategic approaches for difficult to treat pollutants. The position directs the development, delivery, and continuous improvement of work within the unit and provides support and assistance to the Managers within the Water Assessment, Municipal Wastewater, and Industrial Water and Mining Sections in order to meet the water quality goals and objectives of the agency.Minimum QualificationsOne (1) year of supervisory experience in environmental protection/pollution control;ORTwo (2) years of advanced professional experience in environmental protection/pollution control. Examples for internal candidates – (Environmental Specialist 4, Planner Principal, Hydrologist 2, Engineer 2 Graduate, Research Scientist 2, or related classes).ORThree (3) years of environmental experience performing work equivalent to an Environmental Specialist 3 level or senior level work directing, designing AND developing criteria for permits, enforcement, negotiation, or environmental programs.OREquivalent combination of the above.The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency will not sponsor applicants for work visas. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.Preferred QualificationsA working understanding of federal and state laws and program requirements, particularly the federal Clean Water Act and federal and state NPDES/SDS program requirements.A working understanding of water quality standards, effluent limits, watershed dynamics, and wastewater treatment technologies.Knowledge of research and data science methodologies and a working understanding of environmental and regulatory data and MPCA and EPA data systems.Strong communications skills to include listening and ability to effectively communicate through verbal and written means.Leadership skill sufficient to effectively supervise, coach, train, motivate, and lead staff and teams through complex problem solving, permitting decisions, and policy development and implementation.Accomplished project management and organizational skills to guide and direct effluent limit development and review for wastewater permits while supporting staff.Skills to guide and support others through collaborative problem-solving and conflict resolution, especially with external parties and stakeholders.Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with unit staff and other staff and leadership in the agency.Physical RequirementsRequires occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as file folders, ledgers, and small equipment. Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties.Additional RequirementsPosition duties may require travel but driving is not a minimum qualification or essential function of this position. Employees who may drive for state business will need their driver’s license checked prior to operating a state vehicle.AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERMinnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.

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