<div>About KOKO Networks</div><div>KOKO Networks is a venture-backed climate-tech company with 1,800+ employees across East Africa, India, and the United Kingdom. Our mission is to imagine and deliver technology that improves life in the world’s fastest growing cities. We offer a fast-paced and highly collaborative work environment with significant opportunities for professional growth.  Our core lines of business currently include: (1) KOKO Fuel, an ultra-clean liquid bioethanol cooking fuel solution delivered via a network of smart fuel ATMs and leveraging existing downstream liquid fuels infrastructure; and (2) KOKO Climate, which retails the emissions reductions that occur from switching households from deforestation-based charcoal to KOKO Fuel. In 2021, KOKO was selected as the world’s leading emerging markets climate technology solution by FT/IFC. </div><div> </div><div>Your Role</div><div> </div><div>As KOKO grows within and outside Kenya, our team is looking for experienced full stack engineers to lead development of our cloud based software products, and be responsible for major technical decisions associated with them accountable for their successful execution. </div><div> </div><div>In this position on the software engineering team, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to many customer and internal facing products. KOKO’s suite of products spans multiple technical domains and disciplines in software and hardware, and so experience in end-to-end systems thinking across distributed components is key for this role.</div> <h3>What you will do</h3><ul><li>Design, implement and deploy web-based front-end applications and back-end services</li><li>Lead the delivery of software projects in a team-based environment </li><li>Collaborate cross-functionally with business users, product managers, project managers and other engineers to to define, design, scope and ship new features using elegant solutions.</li><li>Provide recommendations for continuous improvement.</li><li>Work alongside other engineers on the team to elevate technology and consistently apply best practices.</li><li>Help others to improve the quality of their work through regular design and code reviews</li><li>Deliver new features to production environments and support them in operation</li><li>Participate in building the engineering culture at KOKO</li><div> </div><div>KOKO’s technology stack currently includes (but is not limited to) AWS, Python, Flask, <a href="http://vue.js/">Vue.js</a>, Postgres, Kotlin, Java, Firebase, C++, Celery, Message Queues, Odoo ERP, Docker, Jenkins, CircleCI, Git</div></ul><h3>What You Will Bring to KOKO</h3><ul><li>At least four years experience developing applications at enterprise scale using the front and back end technologies in our stack</li><li>Ability to translate user experience design (mockups, wireframes and user journeys) into code using CSS and scripting frameworks </li><li>Ability to develop robust and scalable backend services defined by RESTful APIs in Python</li><li>Familiarity with Cloud/ SaaS architectures and how to build secure and maintainable services</li><li>Strong understanding of unit testing, design patterns and usage of tools like profilers</li><li>Experience with source control and continuous integration tools (We use GIT and Jenkins)</li><li>Worked in an Agile multi-functional team </li><li>Thrive in an environment that requires you to partner with multiple cross-functional teams as stakeholders/customers</li><li>Great oral and written communication skills</li></ul><h3>What We Offer</h3><ul><li>Competitive salary plus a quarterly cash bonus</li><li>Annual compensation reviews - we reward great work</li><li>Discounted health insurance with no-cost financing for you and your dependents (in Kenya)</li><li>21 days of annual leave plus public holidays plus examination leave</li><li>Hybrid working model - allowing you to split your time between in-person collaboration at one of our offices and working remotely</li><li>Ongoing investment in you and your skills, incl. full access to over 5,000 online courses</li><li>The right equipment for the job - a choice of MacBook, Windows, or Linux laptop</li></ul> <div> </div><div> </div><div>KOKO is committed to gender and racial diversity in the workplace. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply!</div>

"Revolutionizing the way we communicate and connect with our loved ones through immersive virtual experiences."

Senior Full Stack Engineer

<div>About KOKO Networks</div><div>KOKO Networks is a venture-backed climate-tech company with 1,800+ employees across East Africa, India, and the United Kingdom. Our mission is to imagine and deliver technology that improves life in the world’s fastest growing cities. We offer a fast-paced and highly collaborative work environment with significant opportunities for professional growth.  Our core lines of business currently include: (1) KOKO Fuel, an ultra-clean liquid bioethanol cooking fuel solution delivered via a network of smart fuel ATMs and leveraging existing downstream liquid fuels infrastructure; and (2) KOKO Climate, which retails the emissions reductions that occur from switching households from deforestation-based charcoal to KOKO Fuel. In 2021, KOKO was selected as the world’s leading emerging markets climate technology solution by FT/IFC. </div><div> </div><div>Your Role</div><div> </div><div>As KOKO grows within and outside Kenya, our team is looking for experienced full stack engineers to lead development of our cloud based software products, and be responsible for major technical decisions associated with them accountable for their successful execution. </div><div> </div><div>In this position on the software engineering team, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to many customer and internal facing products. KOKO’s suite of products spans multiple technical domains and disciplines in software and hardware, and so experience in end-to-end systems thinking across distributed components is key for this role.</div> <h3>What you will do</h3><ul><li>Design, implement and deploy web-based front-end applications and back-end services</li><li>Lead the delivery of software projects in a team-based environment </li><li>Collaborate cross-functionally with business users, product managers, project managers and other engineers to to define, design, scope and ship new features using elegant solutions.</li><li>Provide recommendations for continuous improvement.</li><li>Work alongside other engineers on the team to elevate technology and consistently apply best practices.</li><li>Help others to improve the quality of their work through regular design and code reviews</li><li>Deliver new features to production environments and support them in operation</li><li>Participate in building the engineering culture at KOKO</li><div> </div><div>KOKO’s technology stack currently includes (but is not limited to) AWS, Python, Flask, <a href="http://vue.js/">Vue.js</a>, Postgres, Redis, Kotlin, Java, Firebase, C++, Celery, Message Queues, Odoo ERP, Docker, Jenkins, CircleCI, Git</div></ul><h3>What You Will Bring to KOKO</h3><ul><li>At least four years experience developing applications at enterprise scale using the front and back end technologies in our stack</li><li>Ability to translate user experience design (mockups, wireframes and user journeys) into code using CSS and scripting frameworks </li><li>Ability to develop robust and scalable backend services defined by RESTful APIs in Python</li><li>Familiarity with Cloud/ SaaS architectures and how to build secure and maintainable services</li><li>Strong understanding of unit testing, design patterns and usage of tools like profilers</li><li>Experience with source control and continuous integration tools (We use GIT and Jenkins)</li><li>Worked in an Agile multi-functional team </li><li>Thrive in an environment that requires you to partner with multiple cross-functional teams as stakeholders/customers</li><li>Great oral and written communication skills</li></ul><h3>What We Offer</h3><ul><li>Competitive salary plus a quarterly cash bonus</li><li>Annual compensation reviews - we reward great work</li><li>Discounted health insurance with no-cost financing for you and your dependents (in Kenya)</li><li>21 days of annual leave plus public holidays plus examination leave</li><li>Hybrid working model - allowing you to split your time between in-person collaboration at one of our offices and working remotely</li><li>Ongoing investment in you and your skills, incl. full access to over 5,000 online courses</li><li>The right equipment for the job - a choice of MacBook, Windows, or Linux laptop</li></ul> <div> </div><div> </div><div>KOKO is committed to gender and racial diversity in the workplace. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply!</div>

ABOUT US 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. &nbsp;We hope you find your future with us.
PROJECT SUMMARY 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 particularly eligible federally recognized Tribal Nations and Native Hawaiian organizations as well as 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. Our primary goals are to provide Tribal Nations and Native Hawaiian organizations as well as underserved private landowners with the technical and financial resources needed for implementing resilient reforestation and accessing new income streams and deploy climate-informed reforestation practices.&nbsp; This position will work to deliver the following outcomes and focus outreach and partnership development with federally recognized Tribal Nations in the Continental US: &nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Work in close collaboration with our partners including the National Indian Carbon Coalition, a program of the Indian Land Tenure Foundation, to establish new relationships and grow existing relationships and partnerships with Tribal Nations that lead to the creation of forest restoration and carbon projects.</li>
<li>Create new opportunities for Tribal Nations to access private markets for resilient reforestation and its climate and ecosystem service benefits.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Engage with and provide technical assistance 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>
</ul>
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES To advance this work, American Forests is looking for a Senior Manager that is a skilled relationship-builder and excellent communicator who is grounded in cultural competency gained through lived experience and motivated by working collaboratively with others to develop high quality forest restoration and nature-based solution carbon projects with Tribal Nations and Indigenous communities. They will advance this work as part of the implementation of American Forest&rsquo;s new Forest Landowner Support Cooperative Agreement with the USFS.&nbsp; The Senior Manager will serve as a liaison with Tribal Nations and Indigenous communities and organizations to establish, grow and maintain effective relationships. The Senior Manager will work in close collaboration with our partners, including the National Indian Carbon Coalition, a program of the Indian Land Tenure Foundation, to establish new relationships and grow existing relationships and partnerships that lead to the creation of forest restoration and carbon projects. The Senior Manager will support the team in the origination, development, and implementation of carbon financed reforestation/afforestation projects that include traditional and new approaches. Specific responsibilities include: Partnership Development with Tribal Nations (85%)
<ul>
<li>Develop organization's outreach strategy to engage Tribal Nations in reforestation in partnership with National Indian Carbon Coalition and conduct outreach to Tribal Nations to assess opportunities to develop nature-based carbon projects in specific geographies and landscapes in the western US (CA, ID, MT, NM, OR, WA).</li>
<li>Serve as an organizational liaison and trusted point of contact for&nbsp;Tribal Nations&nbsp;and tribal representatives and work in close collaboration with the National Indian Carbon Coalition to facilitate introductions and establish, grow and maintain effective working relationships and partnerships with&nbsp;Tribal Nations.</li>
<li>Build trusted relationships among tribal members and representatives, keeping&nbsp;Tribal Nation&nbsp;governments and their membership informed about project development and progress, scheduling while actively soliciting input at all stages.</li>
<li>Build on an existing network of place-based partners to meaningfully engage and form lasting partnerships with at least ten federally recognized&nbsp;Tribal Nations&nbsp;to generate forest restoration and carbon projects that integrate Indigenous Knowledge and socio-cultural benefits to restore forest ecosystems.</li>
<li>Facilitate comprehensive, efficient, thoughtful, and meaningful dialogue with tribal communities to receive feedback on project proposals and reviews, including new ideas and creative opportunities for collaboration.</li>
<li>Synthesize and effectively communicate concerns and ideas raised by tribal communities to the development team and senior management and find effective solutions and responses.</li>
<li>Coordinate with Tribal Nation Councils, natural resource departments and officers.</li>
</ul>
Program Administration (15%)
<ul>
<li>Track and manage the development of a portfolio of relationships, scopes of work and projects simultaneously</li>
<li>Develop associated work plans, track progress to program goals and manage time and resources appropriately</li>
<li>Participate in American Forests and Resilient Forest program actions and meetings as appropriate</li>
<li>Assist with development and management of budgets in partnership with American Forests&rsquo; program and finance departments</li>
</ul>
QUALIFICATIONS While we do not expect any one candidate to possess all these qualifications, the ideal candidate will possess many of the following professional and personal skills and qualities:
<ul>
<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in conservation, Indigenous studies, public policy or related field desired; additional experience accepted in lieu of</li>
<li>At least 3 years of experience in a relevant field, which may include working in tribal government and/or Indigenous led organizations.</li>
<li>Experience with Tribal Nation outreach, cultural competency gained through lived experience and knowledge of tribal governments&nbsp;</li>
<li>An active, solutions-oriented approach that seeks to facilitate dialog and collaboration with&nbsp;Tribal Nation&rsquo;s&nbsp;interests while seeking mutually beneficial solutions to any issues that arise.</li>
<li>Experience building relationships and working with Indigenous nations, communities, and organizations in a culturally appropriate manner.</li>
<li>Established relationships with Tribal Nations, communities, and organizations in the western US.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Experience communicating the priorities and interests of Tribal Nations, communities, and organizations to a variety of audiences, including decision-makers.</li>
<li>Knowledge of relevant laws, treaties, and policies that affect Tribal Nations, communities, and organizations in the Western U.S and/or Hawaii.</li>
<li>Demonstrated understanding of Indigenous Knowledge (IK), Tribal Nation data sovereignty, and associated protocols for engagement.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;LOCATION &amp; WORKING CONDITIONS This is a hybrid position that is primarily remote (70%) and requires frequent travel (up to 30%) across the western United States and/or to American Forests headquarters in Washington, DC to engage in key stakeholder meetings, program events, and projects as funded. 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) before 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.
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. 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+ - - -&nbsp; 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.

Senior Manager, Tribal and Indigenous Partnerships

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>
</ul>
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%)
<ul>
<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>
</ul>
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;
<ul>
<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.
&nbsp;
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+
- - -&nbsp;
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

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;
<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.</li>
</ul>
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%)
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<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>
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Program Administration (15%)
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<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>
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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:
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<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>
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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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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.

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.
The Stakeholder Lead will work with the Design team within the Portfolio Design team. This is a full time position.
Location: Fully remote, UK preferred
Time zone: GMT+-2
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We are seeking a dynamic individual to take on the pivotal role of Stakeholder Lead at Revalue. This position offers a unique opportunity to drive innovation and sustainability by reimagining carbon projects through a lens that prioritizes stakeholder engagement and social impact. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional abilities in social survey design, alongside a profound understanding of target setting, baselining, evaluation, and monitoring within the context of carbon mitigation strategies. If you are passionate about creating meaningful change and have the expertise to navigate complex stakeholder landscapes, we invite you to join our team and lead the charge in shaping the future of carbon projects.
The Stakeholder Lead will sit in Revalue's Portfolio Design Team which is responsible for the design and delivery of all of Revalue's nature based carbon projects in Latin America, Africa and Asia.
Leadership and strategy:
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<li>Identify and engage with all stakeholders effectively to understand the social factors influencing land use choices.</li>
<li>Evaluate operating models to determine which best facilitate stakeholder roles and responsibilities in carbon projects.</li>
<li>Assess the role of the project in socioeconomic development and strategize ways to maximize positive impact.</li>
<li>Identify socioeconomic risks associated with the project and develop mitigation strategies to address them.</li>
<li>Analyze potential trade-offs between carbon, stakeholder, and biodiversity considerations in project design.</li>
<li>Develop strategies for long-term decoupling from extractive practices to ensure project sustainability.</li>
<li>Design projects to be resilient and sustainable under the expected socioeconomic trajectory of the area.</li>
<li>Perform a range of planning, advisory and research functions related to designing Revalue&rsquo;s approach to ensuring safeguard processes are implemented with the highest integrity.</li>
<li>Maintain positive relationships with clients and development partners through proactive and professional communication.</li>
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Quality project implementation and oversight:
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<li>Work with project partners to develop community baselines and monitoring approaches.</li>
<li>Provide direction and advisory support to regional staff and project partners to ensure accountability for project excellence.</li>
<li>Identify and elaborate Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) consultation plans for a broad range of stakeholders, including the most vulnerable and disenfranchised.</li>
<li>Conduct research studies to identify pressing social issues associated with deforestation and degradation.</li>
<li>Assess the social impacts of proposed NBS strategies, propose mitigation approaches where potential negative impacts are identified, and look to maximise positive and multiplicative impacts.</li>
<li>Lead quality assessment and control of projects against high integrity standards by developing quality assurance and control procedures and ensuring their implementation.</li>
<li>Maintain high level of rigor on analyses, including close adherence to the latest best practices and recommendations from the international community.</li>
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Building the capacity of Revalue staff and partners:
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<li>Build the capacity of the Revalue team and project partners in informing, designing, interpreting and applying safeguards to our projects.</li>
<li>Serve as an ambassador for Revalue to a diverse range of audiences, emphasising our unique capabilities in addressing environmental and social issues.</li>
<li>Coordinate with regional staff and project proponents to ensure cooperation on cross-cutting issues and initiatives.</li>
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<li>Master&rsquo;s degree or PhD or a minimum of 7 years&rsquo; experience in social sciences, climate change, working on safeguards in the land use sector or a related field.</li>
<li>Experience in the development of AFOLU projects and/or programs in the voluntary and/or compliance carbon market (e.g., VERRA) is highly desired.</li>
<li>At least five years of experience working with tropical countries with technical and/or operational issues related to safeguards and land use, or related issues.</li>
<li>Experience in survey design (including sensitive information techniques).</li>
<li>Strong qualitative and quantitative statistical skills.</li>
<li>Evidence of applied ethics training.</li>
<li>Excellent oral and written communication in English and another language (preference for Swahili, Spanish, Bahasa Indonesia, Portuguese or French).</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience in research and public communication on social issues.</li>
<li>Excellent problem-solving, teamwork, interpersonal skills required.</li>
<li>Ability and willingness to travel internationally.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to present in front of an audience.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to communicate complex concepts to a broader audience.</li>
<li>Driven by a sense of purpose and a desire to make a tangible impact</li>
<li>Evidence that you can work in remote teams, are a self-driver with a willingness to take initiative and committed to continuous improvement and high-performance within a complex and fast-growing sector</li>
<li>Excited to be part of an international remote-working team with a proven ability to function effectively within diverse cultural environments</li>
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<h2 class="sc-hLseeU gDfXIv">Benefits</h2>
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<li>Shared purpose, culture and values</li>
<li>Unbeatable work flexibility and balance (global team, remote working)</li>
<li>A truly diverse team of colleagues, partners and clients</li>
<li>An agile team, with unrivalled experience and track-record</li>
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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)
(c) Provide a brief example on how you applied your experience with stakeholder engagement in a tropical country (1 paragraph)
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Revalue Nature develops scalable, high-integrity nature-based projects globally, tackling the climate and nature crisis. Creating functioning ecosystems and

Stakeholder Lead

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<div>CHOOOSE is a climate tech company that provides digital solutions to enable decarbonization programs in hard to abate sectors, including aviation, shipping, and logistics. The company has raised $50M from leading venture capital and strategic investors.&nbsp;</div>
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<div>CHOOOSE is the trusted climate partner of global enterprises including Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, British Airways, Flexport, Southwest Airlines, and more. CHOOOSE enables these enterprise partners and their customers to understand their carbon footprints, make more carbon-informed decisions, and support diverse offsetting and insetting solutions.&nbsp;</div>
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<div>We are a mission-oriented and ambitious team, and we are scaling our business and climate action in tandem. We care about one another and our partners. Headquartered in Oslo, Norway, CHOOOSE has remote team members around the globe. Now, we are facing an exponential growth curve and need the very best talent to join the next chapters of the CHOOOSE journey.</div>
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<div>Product Manager, Compliance Carbon Products will shape how new Compliance carbon products are delivered on the CHOOOSE platform.</div>
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<div>The CHOOOSE platform is tailored for the aviation, shipping and logistics sectors. Organizations in these sectors are experiencing a sudden acceleration of mandated climate action in the form of interconnected compliance requirements and a growing need to procure and manage compliance-oriented carbon products. These organizations are relying on the CHOOOSE platform to flexibly support these evolving needs.&nbsp;</div>
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<div>We&rsquo;re seeking an individual to lead this quickly growing part of the business. This role will partner directly with CHOOOSE&rsquo;s largest customers to shape new compliance-oriented solutions, and bring these solutions to market by operating flexibly between CHOOOSE&rsquo;s Product, Carbon and Commercial teams.&nbsp;</div>
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<li>Develop and maintain a technical, nuanced understanding of the compliance requirements - and associated compliance carbon product procurement - applicable to CHOOOSE customers in the aviation, shipping and logistics sectors.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Work as the key resource across the CHOOOSE Product, Carbon and Commercial teams to ensure compliance considerations are integrated into existing solutions, and to shape how new Compliance solutions are offered on the CHOOOSE platform.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Function like a 0 to 1 Product Manager, building and executing a long-term roadmap for compliance-oriented solutions. Partner with CHOOOSE leadership to resource accordingly.</li>
<li>Maintain a robust process to capture and transform customer and market feedback into specific solution requirements against the backdrop of a rapidly changing market.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Function as a trusted internal and external advisor, educating enterprise customers on how to model and manage their compliance exposure through existing and future CHOOOSE solutions. As you go, partner with CHOOOSE commercial team to refine the playbook for bringing new compliance solutions to market, and ensure the right foundation is in-place for repeatable sales processes.</li>
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<li>5+ years experience in enterprise software Product Management or technical consulting.&nbsp;</li>
<li>A demonstrable track record of bringing new products or services from inception to revenue in an enterprise context. Specific experience in financial services and/or regulated markets is strongly preferred.</li>
<li>High agency. You&rsquo;re comfortable defining and owning outcomes.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Superior verbal and written communication skills in English; Spanish is a plus.</li>
<li>Technical degree required.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Open to candidates in CET or EST timezone.</li>
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<li>Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package&nbsp;</li>
<li>Option to participate in employee equity program</li>
<li>Flexible work hours&nbsp;</li>
<li>A modern co-working office located in central Oslo, Norway</li>
<li>A fun and supportive team committed to advancing climate solutions and tackling big challenges</li>
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<div>We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. CHOOOSE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, or disability status. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and underrepresented groups and communities. CHOOOSE is happy to discuss individual requirements relating to the application process and/or the demands of the role itself with candidates who have disabilities to ensure reasonable adjustments are confirmed in advance.</div>
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<div>We know the right candidate may not check every box in this job description. This is okay, and we want to hear from you. If you think you are a great candidate for this role or another in CHOOOSE, apply anyway and tell us why.</div>
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<div>Prerequisite for Employment: CHOOOSE may request to conduct background checks on prospective applicants to verify the information provided in the CV, transcripts, and other documentation. This background check may be carried out by our partner and will not be conducted without the applicant's prior consent. Prospective applicants will receive more information about this.</div>
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Embed climate action in everyday life and business with CHOOOSE. Trusted by global enterprises, we empower climate programs and provide practical

Product Manager, Compliance Carbon Products

Working Title: Regional Nongame SpecialistJob Class: Natural Resources Specialist Senior - Ecological ServicesAgency: MN Department of Natural Resources<ul><li>Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers</li><li>Date Posted : 4/11/2024</li><li>Closing Date : 5/1/2024</li><li>Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Department of Natural Resources</li><li>Division/Unit : Ecological and Water Resources</li><li>Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift</li><li>Days of Work : Monday - Friday</li><li>Travel Required : Yes - Regularly in the region, occasionally throughout the state; overnights 2-4 times/year.</li><li>Salary Range: $27.58 - $40.49 / hourly; $57,587 - $84,543 / annually</li><li>Job Class Option : NonGame</li><li>Classified Status : Classified</li><li>Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Association of Professional Employees / MAPE</li><li>FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional</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. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.The Division of Ecological and Water Resources is seeking to hire a full-time permanent Regional Nongame Specialist in Bemidji. This position exists to direct the conservation of the State’s nongame resources within the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR’s) Northwest Region with a focus on forest communities. The Regional Nongame Specialist will serve to administer a nongame resources management program within the guidance of the State Wildlife Action Plan, Nongame Wildlife Program, and the Northwest Ecological and Water Resources leadership to protect, maintain, enhance, and restore native nongame wildlife resources for their intrinsic values, ecosystem functions, long-term benefits, and public enjoyment.Responsibilities:<ul><li>Serve as a technical expert by providing technical guidance related to nongame wildlife, including listed species and species of greatest conservation need, to protect, maintain, enhance, and restore native nongame wildlife resources and their habitats.</li><li>Design and implement inventory, survey, monitoring, and research projects independently, or in collaboration with others with an emphasis on the priorities identified in the State Wildlife Action Plan, so the status, distribution, abundance and conservation needs of nongame wildlife may be determined and enhanced.</li><li>Manage, improve, conserve, protect, restore or reconstruct public and private lands to benefit nongame wildlife and their associated natural communities and ecosystems with a focus on enhancing the Wildlife Action Network and working in Conservation Focus Areas.</li><li>Plan, oversee, and coordinate a nongame resources management program in the region and within the guidance of the State Wildlife Action Plan, Nongame Wildlife Program, Northwest Ecological and Water Resources leadership, Department and Division strategic plans, departmental policies, and legal mandates.</li><li>Plan, implement and evaluate outreach activities that inform citizens about nongame wildlife, current conservation issues and efforts, the Nongame Wildlife Program check-off, wildlife tourism, and nuisance wildlife to educate citizens and encourage support for and donations to the Nongame Wildlife Program.</li><li>Complete administrative tasks necessary to carry our responsibilities according to state standards so that activities are in compliance with Department and State policies.</li></ul>This position requires the ability to work outdoors in a variety of settings, and to travel long distances on foot in various terrains and under all weather conditions.This position has a flexible work arrangement and may be eligible to telework on a full or part-time basis which is subject to change. If approved, the employee would be required to complete a telework agreement. This position will require reporting to the primary work location as needed for meetings, training, onboarding, and field work, among other activities.Minimum Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in wildlife management, ecology, zoology, conservation biology, or closely related natural resource major.</li><li>Three years of professional experience developing and implementing habitat management plans, conducting wildlife surveys, and making recommendations for wildlife conservation actions. *An advanced degree in a related field may substitute for one year of experience. *</li><li>Knowledge of the principles and practices of wildlife ecology and wildlife management sufficient to conduct wildlife surveys and interpret research results.</li><li>Knowledge of nongame wildlife, ecology, and habitats of Minnesota sufficient to identify native wildlife species, assess habitat needs and make recommendations.</li><li>Verbal and written communication skills sufficient to communicate technical natural resource information to a variety of professionals, the public and volunteers.</li><li>Proficient in the use of geographic information systems (ArcMap/ArcGIS Pro) sufficient to perform spatial analyses and create map products.</li><li>Software proficiency with MS Office Suite, including word processing, spreadsheets, and relational databases sufficient to enter, edit and report data.</li><li>Human relations and coaching skills to motivate, provide guidance, training and to achieve cooperation and collaboration with clients, peers, and staff; to work in team settings; and to manage conflict.</li><li>Ability to work and communicate accurately, honestly, and respectfully with diverse stakeholder groups.</li></ul>Preferred Qualification<ul><li>Advanced degree in wildlife management, ecology, zoology, conservation biology, or closely related natural resource major.</li><li>Experience in writing land use or management planning documents such as a wildlife management area plan, species recovery plan, etc.</li><li>Experience in grant development, implementation, budget management and reporting.</li><li>Experience speaking and giving presentations to diverse audiences.</li><li>Ability to use traditional and social media to reach the public with conservation messages.</li></ul>Additional RequirementsThis position requires an unrestricted Class D Driver’s license with a clear driving record.Applicants must have the ability to meet the physical requirements and work in the environmental conditions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations.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.It is policy of the Department of Natural Resources that all candidates submit to a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:<ul><li>Conflict of Interest Review</li><li>Criminal History Check</li><li>Education Verification</li><li>Employment Reference / Records Check</li><li>License / Certification Verification</li></ul>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!

Regional Nongame Specialist - NR Spec Sr Eco Svcs

Working Title: Remediation Project Manager - Environmental Specialist 4Job Class: Environmental Specialist 4Agency: Pollution Control Agency<ul><li>Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers and MPCA employees eligible to express interest (permanent, classified employees in the same job class). Eligible MPCA employees wishing to interest bid must apply through self-service AND confirm their expression of interest by emailing stephanie.grant@state.mn.us (%20stephanie.grant@state.mn.us) by 04/14/2024.</li><li>Date Posted : 04/08/2024</li><li>Closing Date : 04/22/2024</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 5% of the time</li><li>Salary Range: $30.55 - $45.02 / hourly; $63,788 - $94,001 / annually</li><li>Classified Status : Classified</li><li>Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE</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 comprehensive project management and direction of sites in the Superfund and Site Assessment Programs, including both State Fund-financed projects and Responsible Party (RP)-lead projects. The primary work function of this position involves supporting Site Assessment lookback projects tasked with ensuring vapor intrusion and drinking water risks associated with previously-closed sites are evaluated and managed effectively. This includes reviewing regulatory files and agency decisions as well as directing and managing environmental investigations to decide if cleanup actions or building mitigations are needed. In cases that progress beyond the investigation/mitigation stage, this position manages and directs the selection of specific environmental cleanup or building actions and ultimately the completion of the needed additional work such that public health and environmental risks are effectively managed.This position will also work in a dual (Project Management and Technical) role on RP-lead and Fund-financed Superfund and Site Assessment sites with releases of various non-petroleum contaminants to environmental media (soil, sediment, surface water, groundwater, soil vapor).Minimum QualificationsA Bachelor's degree in Hydrology, Geology, Hydrogeology, Water Resources, Soil Science, or other closely-related environmental field and two years of advanced professional-level experience remediating contaminated properties. (Advanced professional-level experience is equivalent to Senior Environmental Specialist, Environmental Specialist 3 level work.) Experience must include performing comprehensive management of environmental investigations including contracting, budgeting, invoicing, and communications with internal and external stakeholders.Candidates should be skilled in communicating, negotiating, and collaborating with stakeholders who have varying ways of contributing to project outcomes. Communication skills should be sufficient to present information to non-technical audiences presenting the results concerning environmental and public health risks.Candidates must have effective planning and project management skills and the ability to make decisions based on data.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 QualificationsKnowledge of the overall state and federal environmental regulatory framework related to environmental investigations and cleanup of contaminated properties .Knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental laws, rules, regulations and standards related to environmental investigations and remediation/cleanup of contaminated properties, including CERCLA, MERLA, and RCRA.Extensive knowledge and experience evaluating the vapor intrusion pathway including conceptual site model development, active and passive air sampling collection, data interpretation and risk assessment, and working knowledge of various mitigation approaches/technologies.Experience leading other staff to conduct soil, groundwater, surface water, soil gas, and/or indoor air investigations. Direct experience related to chlorinated solvent releases a plus.Experience writing work plans and cost proposals for investigations and soliciting bids for contractors for system installations.Knowledge and/or experience with the investigation and remediation of contaminants of emerging concern (CECs), such as PFAS and 1,4-Dioxane.Good written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills, and advanced planning/organization skills to perform senior-level professional work.Advanced project management of environmental investigations including: review of written submittals; evaluation of analytical data; contracting; budgeting; invoicing; and communications with internal and external stakeholders.Demonstrated ability to bring projects to a satisfactory conclusion.Demonstrated ability to resolve potentially contentious, controversial, and complex environmental issues. Problem-solving sufficient to resolve technical matters.Experience with public communications efforts on health or environmental projects.Advanced technical writing skills.Proficiency with GIS.Ability to:Make sound human health and environmental risk decisions based on data.Manage contractors and project budgets.Determine if cleanup actions and building mitigation are needed based on applicable State and Federal GuidanceWork with scientific and technical consultants and to analyze their proposals and work projects.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.

Remediation Project Coordinator - Environmental Specialist 4

Working Title: Mobile Source Emission Reduction Specialist - State Prog AdminJob Class: State Program AdministratorAgency: Pollution Control Agency<ul><li>Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers</li><li>Date Posted : 04/05/2024</li><li>Closing Date : 04/22/2024</li><li>Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Pollution Control Agency / Pollution Control-MAPE</li><li>Division/Unit : RMAD Community&amp;BusinessSusUnt</li><li>Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift</li><li>Days of Work : Monday - Friday</li><li>Travel Required : Yes - Up to 5% of the time</li><li>Salary Range: $22.61 - $32.71 / hourly; $47,209 - $68,298 / 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>Locations available in the following MPCA office locations: Duluth, Brainerd, Detroit Lakes, St. Paul, Rochester, Mankato, MarshallMake 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 advance state-wide mobile source emissions reductions as part of the National Volkswagen (VW) legal settlement and the follow-up state VW Consent Decree. The main responsibility of this position is to develop and manage the grants associated with the VW Consent Decree. The incumbent will work with program staff to develop the Request for Proposals (RFP’s) and incorporate the technical specifications necessary to meet state contracting requirements. The incumbent is responsible for completion of all forms and documentations associated with the development of contracts and negotiating the contracts with eligible vendors and their associated tracking in the state database. The incumbent will also implement contract policy and procedures for the Division as well as perform any necessary training needed for the grantees.Minimum QualificationsOne year of professional experience leading and administering comprehensive environmental projects ORBachelor's degree in environmental protection, sustainability, pollution prevention or a related field ORTwo years technical experience responsible for providing programmatic (environmental) support. Experience must include demonstration of data analysis and reporting skills, project management and organizational skillsANDAbility to:Communicate effectively verbally and in writing in order to translate technical information, rules and regulations to language understandable by a non-technical audience.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 QualificationsExperience with grants, contracts and requests for proposals.Technical experience in an environmental program including data analysis and reporting.Experience using TEMPO.Knowledge of the state grant process.Knowledge of Federal emission standards, emission control technologies, diesel fuels and fuel issues.Knowledge of electric vehicle technology especially related to commercial equipment.General knowledge of diesel equipment and their use.Knowledge of alternative fueled vehicles.Experience working with Microsoft Word and Excel.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.

Mobile Source Emission Reduction Specialist - State Prog Admin

Working Title: Air ToxicologistJob Class: Research Scientist 3Agency: Health Department<ul><li>Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers - bidders will be considered until 4/24.</li><li>Date Posted : 04/17/2024</li><li>Closing Date : 05/1/2024</li><li>Hiring Agency: Minnesota Health Department (MDH)</li><li>Division/Unit : Health Protection / Environmental Health</li><li>Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.</li><li>Days of Work : Monday - Friday</li><li>Travel Required : No</li><li>Salary Range: $35.13 - $52.25 / hourly; $73,351 - $109,098 / annually</li><li>Classified Status : Classified</li><li>Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Association of Professional Employee (MAPE)</li><li>FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional</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. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.Join our dynamic team at the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), where your passion for public health can make a tangible impact on the well-being of all Minnesotans. MDH is currently seeking an Air Toxicologist to help protect Minnesotans from air pollutants. T he position provides expert technical leadership and support as a member of the MDH Air Toxicology Program in the areas of toxicology and human health risk assessment, deriving health protective guidance for air contaminants. This position will work with MDH Air Toxicologists and Scientists from other agencies to advance our understanding of current and emerging air toxics and protect public health.Primary responsibilities include:<ul><li>Provides scientific research in the areas of exposure assessment, toxicology, and environmental health risk assessment related to air contaminants.</li><li>Research, evaluation, interpretation, and other activities for the development of health-based guidance for toxic substances in air or other media so that the risk management decisions, policies, and practices of state agencies are scientifically sound and protective of public health.</li><li>Communicate and interpret scientific work to scientific and lay audiences in written communications.</li></ul>The location of this position is St. Paul, MN, however candidates residing in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, North Dakota, or South Dakota may have the option to telework; telework schedules are based on the Unit’s operational needs and are at the supervisor’s discretion.Resumes must reflect qualifications to be considered:<ul><li>(4) Four years of analytical research or planning experience in an environmental health science field, specializing in toxicology training or human health risk assessment .</li></ul>*A bachelor’s degree in Environmental Biology, Environmental Chemistry, Environmental Engineering, or Environmental Health may substitute for one (1) year of experience.*A master’s degree in human or environmental Toxicology, Environmental Biology, Environmental Chemistry, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Health, Environmental Epidemiology, or Industrial Hygiene may substitute for eighteen (18) months of experience.*A doctorate degree in Human or Environmental Toxicology, Environmental Biology, Environmental Chemistry, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Health, Environmental Epidemiology, or Industrial Hygiene May substitute for two (2) years of experience.Additional minimum qualifications assessed during the interview process:<ul><li>Technical knowledge and experience assessing risks from exposure to toxic substances, including hazard identification, exposure assessment, dose-response assessment, and risk characterization.</li><li>Ability to organize and write complex technical reports and research papers.</li><li>Proficiency in quantitative analysis and statistical principles needed to develop health-based guidance values for toxic substances in air.</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>A Master’s degree or PhD in Human or Environmental Toxicology, Environmental Biology, Environmental Chemistry, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Health, Environmental Epidemiology, or Industrial Hygiene.</li><li>Considerable knowledge of and experience in scientific, experimental and research techniques relating to degrees and work in Toxicology and Human Health Risk Assessment.</li><li>Technical knowledge, skills and professional experience in inhalation toxicology and exposure assessment.</li><li>Experience working with large data sets and statistical principles.</li><li>Knowledge of toxicology and risk assessment databases and dose-response modeling software (e.g. EPA’s Benchmark Dose Software).</li><li>Professional experience performing risk communication, planning and analysis work in the area of public health or environmental health programs or a related field.</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.

Research Scientist 3

Job Class: Natural Resources Program CoordinatorAgency: MN Department of Natural Resources<ul><li>Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers</li><li>Date Posted : 4/10/2024</li><li>Closing Date : 4/30/2024</li><li>Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Department of Natural Resources</li><li>Division/Unit : Ecological and Water Resources</li><li>Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift</li><li>Days of Work : Monday - Friday</li><li>Travel Required : Yes - Overnight travel statewide during field season 3-4 nights per week.</li><li>Salary Range: $30.55 - $45.02 / hourly; $63,788 - $94,001 / annually</li><li>Classified Status : Classified</li><li>Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Association of Professional Employees / MAPE</li><li>FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional</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. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.The Division of Ecological and Water Resources is seeking to hire a permanent full-time Natural Resources Program Coordinator located in Little Falls. This position exists to develop, administer, and implement state-wide stream habitat research. The incumbent is responsible for determining biological and hydrological characteristics of river systems and integration of these findings with other components of rivers (geomorphology, water quality and connectivity) and with the watershed landscape (physical, political, and social) into a defensible strategy to preserve and protect Minnesota’s rivers and streams. This position tracks the budgets with the River Ecology Unit and assists the unit supervisor with budget administration.Responsibilities:<ul><li>Provide long-term planning and coordination so that the goals of the statewide stream ecology and habitat team mesh with the broader goals of the River Ecology Unit and the EWR Division. On a statewide level, develop and manage surveys, monitoring, research, and special investigations for the REU’s Habitat team to obtain information about the biological and hydrologic components of the 5 components of river systems, so that information on the distribution and habitat needs of fish and mussels is collected, analyzed, and incorporated into comprehensive and interdisciplinary plans that promote sustainable water management and healthy watersheds.</li><li>Under the direction of the unit supervisor, develop, implement, and evaluate the River Ecology Unit’s annual spending plans and annual/biennial budgets from various funding sources that are consistent with the strategic goals of the program and in accordance with divisional, departmental, and statewide goals.</li><li>Coordinate, administer, and provide leadership so that REU’s Habitat Team survey, monitoring and research activities are implemented efficiently and effectively and integrated fully with the overall goals of the River Ecology Unit.</li><li>A current and comprehensive statewide database is kept containing all data generated by the Habitat Team. Analyze and interpret data so that findings are made available in a variety of formats to individuals, organizations, and agencies with diverse natural resource goals.</li><li>Coordinate statewide field operations for the study of the biological andhydrologic components of river systems through the REU Habitat Team’s efforts. Conduct and/or direct statewide research studies, monitoring surveys, and special investigations studies on river system processes and the mechanisms and relationships between river components, such that they are implemented completely, efficiently, and safely. Design, plan, and conduct statewide research on fish habitat associations to be able to provide the best available science for the improvement of water management policy.</li><li>Analyze, evaluate, and apply current research in fisheries, river and terrestrial ecology and related fields to address problems related to river functions/processes and their impacts on biota, biodiversity and resilience, in an ecologically sound manner.</li></ul>This position has a flexible work agreement and may be eligible to telework on a full or part-time basis which is subject to change. If approved, the employee would be required to complete a telework agreement.Minimum Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in ecology, environmental science, fisheries, natural resources, or related field of study.</li><li>Three years of professional experience in river ecology, native fish species habitat assessments, and surveying habitat conditions in streams.</li><li>Experience using electrofishing methods to assess habitat preferences of aquatic organisms.</li><li>Knowledge of statistical assessment, data interpretation and management sufficient to evaluate native fish habitat suitability curves and sustainable water management.</li><li>Knowledge of the instream flow incremental methodology (IFIM).</li><li>Experience using two-dimensional hydraulic modeling to evaluate aquatic habitat impacts.</li><li>Ability to perform topographic surveys of streams to develop an elevation model.</li><li>Understanding of the connections between stream biota, physical conditions, and the importance of biological diversity.</li><li>Ability to identify fish native to Minnesota under field conditions.</li><li>Experience administering budgets, preparing budget requests, and authorizing expenditures.</li><li>Ability to collaborate with colleagues and coordinate the work of successful teams.</li><li>Technical writing skills sufficient to create reports and technical publications and to edit reports prepared by other staff.</li><li>Ability to communicate effectively with the public and other professionals.</li><li>Ability to train, direct, coach, and motivate staff with diverse experience.</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>Advanced degree in ecology, environmental science, fisheries, natural resources, or related field of study.</li><li>Experience with and training in stream geomorphology assessments.</li><li>Experience coordinating stream fisheries programs statewide.</li><li>Experience using R for statistical analysis.</li><li>Knowledge of the state purchasing policies, processes, and procedures including Fleet expenditures.</li><li>Experience with GIS data including the use of ArcGIS for data management and analysis.</li></ul>Additional RequirementsThis position requires an unrestricted Class D Driver’s license with a clear driving record.Applicants must have the ability to meet the physical requirements and work in the environmental conditions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations.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.It is policy of the Department of Natural Resources that all candidates submit to a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:· Conflict of Interest Review· Criminal History Check· Education Verification· Employment Reference / Records Check· License / Certification VerificationAN 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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