Environmental/Health Scientist/Consultant- Environmental Management Support, Inc.

Environmental Management Support, a small, professional services consulting firm, has an immediate opening for an environmental or health scientist with 3-5 years experience, or a relevant masters degree and 1-3 years experience.

You will work with our existing staff and federal clients researching, writing, managing, and revising human health and ecological guidance and outreach materials used by professionals and regulated industries.

Examples of ongoing projects include participating at national risk assessment conferences for the purpose of writing technical summaries, developing and implementing risk communications strategies and materials suitable for lay audiences, researching and updating regulatory guidance for hazardous and solid waste programs, managing scientific peer reviews, and writing lay-person fact sheets on health and ecological issues affecting the public.

We are looking for someone who is detail-oriented and has excellent writing, and customer service skills. Any project management experience is a plus.

A four-year degree in an appropriate scientific discipline is required for this position, and an advanced degree is a plus.

Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience (please specify expectations), with comprehensive benefits.

Send detailed resume to: President, EMS Inc., 8601 Georgia Ave, Suite 500, Silver Spring MD 20910 or fax to 301-589-8487 or email jobs@emsus.com.

Associate Program Officer, Div on Earth & Life Studies - Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources (BANR)

The Associate Program Officer under the general oversight and guidance of the Board Director or Program Officer develops and manages studies and projects of minimal or moderate complexity related to the fields of agriculture, the food and fiber system, and natural resources. Provides support in ensuring the project meets its stated objectives. With input from senior staff, coordinates and administers all aspects of the committee process, including the development of project strategy and budget, the recruitment of committee members, the organization of committee meetings and workshops, and report preparation. Communicates and coordinates with committee members and external contacts and provides support to committee in all aspects of its work. Facilitates the flow of information among committee members, consultants, sponsors, and staff. Oversees meeting logistics, prepares written summaries, identifies and gathers research materials for the committee. Synthesizes and edits research findings and technical data, and provides support to committees in all aspects of report writing. With oversight of senior staff, edits report drafts, facilitates response to review, and oversees report publication and dissemination. Under general guidance from an experienced responsible staff officer, oversees project budgets and schedules, and assigns tasks and provides guidance and feedback to staff. Assists senior staff in the development of new projects.

To apply: http://www7.nationalacademies.org/careers/

Senior Program Officer, Climate Change - World Wildlife Fund (WWF)

World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the global conservation organization seeks a Senior Program Officer, Climate Change. The Senior Program Officer plans, manages, communicates, and implements project as part of the EpiCenter of Climate Conservation. Leads the development of successful terrestrial adaptation field projects and manages other strategic efforts to build WWFs profile and knowledge around adaptation/resilience-building in order to protect nature from the impacts of climate change. Works under the supervision of the Chief Climate Change Scientist/Director of the EpiCenter of Climate Conservation and is part of the WWF Climate Change Global Program Unit.

Basic Requirements:

Basic requirements include a graduate degree in a relevant field. Position requires a minimum of five years of work experience in freshwater conservation biology, freshwater ecology or freshwater climate change science. Candidates should be a strong persuasive communicator, in person and in writing and have proven ability to work with scientists and funding agencies. Demonstrated knowledge of fundraising and proposal development is a plus. Excellent organizational and project management skills required.

To apply: http://www.worldwildlife.org/about/jobs_iframe.cfm

Energy and Environment Lobbyist - Valis Keelen, LLC

A small government affairs/lobbying shop seeks an Energy and Environment Lobbyist to assist principals primarily on climate change policy and legislation. The qualified candidate also will have policy and legislative knowledge of general energy and environment issues. Must possess excellent writing and analytical skills and be comfortable with spreadsheets and numbers. Bipartisan relationships on relevant committees of jurisdiction is essential, and experience working for or with the House Energy and Commerce Committee is preferable. Salary commensurate with experience.

Interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume to the attention of Michael Falencki at mfalencki@valiskeelen.com.

Government and Public Affairs Specialist - Monteco Corporation

Monteco Corporation is a privately-held, fast-growing company that is focused on disruptive engineered technologies in the water, air and energy markets. We are seeking a qualified professional to manage government and public affairs across the U.S. This position is based in Washington, DC.

This individual will be responsible for federal and state regulatory affairs and public affairs for Monteco's business units and product lines, which tend to be environmentally relevant.

For more information please contact: Peter van Oordt, Human Resources ManagerMonteco Ltd. at: pvanoordt@monteco.com

Policy Director - Maryland Energy Administration (MEA)

Maryland Energy Administration (MEA)

MEA seeks Policy Director to: initiate and implement innovative energy policy; develop a strategic energy plan; liaise with Governor and General Assembly; evaluate legislation; develop funding sources; assist in other MEA programs.

Degree plus substantive knowledge of energy policy issues required. Experience in policy analysis and/or government affairs desired. Position based in Annapolis.

Salary commensurate w/experience. Resumes and questions to: meainfo@energy.state.md.us

Program Officer, Conservation and Science Programs - Marine Fisheries

The David and Lucile Packard Foundation

The David and Lucile Packard Foundation is recruiting a Program Officer for the Conservation and Science Program. The Program Officer will have responsibility for grantmaking focused on Marine Fisheries. The position is located in Los Altos, California.

The new Program Officer is responsible for the strategic oversight and implementation of grantmaking strategies to achieve the Marine Fisheries Program goals. The Program Officer will develop and implement this strategy working with other Foundation staff and in partnership with other organizations. The Program Officer should be a recognized leader in the field of ocean conservation, actively partnering with grantees and other stakeholders to help lead efforts to protect marine ecosystems. The Program Officer will lead the Foundation's work on marine fisheries, and will work closely with other Conservation and Science staff to coordinate fisheries efforts with the initiatives in the Western Pacific, Gulf of California, California Coast, Marine Birds Conservation, and Science programs.

The Program Officer must have a demonstrated record of success in achieving specific policy and programmatic outcomes. The position calls for a sophisticated ability to think strategically, and to manage complex processes involving multiple institutions and individuals in a team arrangement. The individual should be entrepreneurial, experienced in working with governments, non-governmental organizations, and the private sector. The Program Officer will report to Dr. Walter Reid, Program Director, Conservation and Science Program. The Marine Fisheries team will consist of two Associate Program Officers reporting to the Program Officer and two Program Associates. The Program Officer will be an integral member of the Conservation and Science Program team and will also be an involved member of the Foundation-wide team. The role requires self-direction and decisiveness combined with flexibility and a capacity to give and receive feedback graciously.

www.packard.org

Senior Administrative Assistant and Research Intern Positions- World Wildlife Fund

Earlier this week, we officially posted the announcements for the senior administrative assistant and research intern positions. Please feel free to forward as appropriate. The link to the WWF job announcements and applications is as follows: http://www.worldwildlife.org/about/jobs_iframe.cfmhttp://www.world.

In the near future, we will also be announcing three other professional positions as program officer, senior program officer and director. I would be delighted to talk to anyone interested in the other opportunities with the government relations dept as well.

Thanks for your help,

Jason

Jason M. Patlis

Vice President and Managing Director

U.S. Government Relations

World Wildlife Fund

1250 24th Street, NW

Washington, DC 20037-1193

Phone: 202-778-9647

Fax: 202-861-8378

Jason.Patlis@WWFUS.ORG

www.worldwildlife.org

Position Open: River Scientist

Date		08/14/2007
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Sponsor		Little River Research & Design

Little River Research & Design, founded in 1991, is an innovative company dedicated to river conservation. We are developing new educational products and seek a creative research and development scientist. Qualifications include a master's or PhD in geology,engineering, or natural sciences.

The successful candidate will work with a team developing lab and field-based electronic visualizations and will collaborate with university-based scientists on educational video production and moveable-bed model development and technology. This exciting,cutting-edge work will include collaboration with leading scientists and educators in fluvial geomorphology and river restoration.

This job will include fieldwork in wild land and urban streams in support of our consulting and research. Lab work will focus on research and development for a line of educational models and visualization products. We now manufacture the popular Emrivermoveable-bed river model and are developing other modeling systems for teaching and research in fluvial geomorphology and river conservation.

We place social responsibility and ethics above profit; the successfulcandidate should have a strong interest in social and environmentalethics and advocacy. We strongly value creativity and the capacity toteach science using innovative technology and artistic ability.Exceptional skills in some areas will compensate for inexperience in others.

Salary is dependent on qualifications; benefits include health insurance, profit sharing, reasonable hours and respect for quality of life. We are located in Carbondale, Illinois, near the Ohio-Mississippi River confluence and home to Southern Illinois University. SIU has a student population of over 25,000 and excellent programs in engineering, geology, zoology, fisheries, and forestry.We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

See www.emriver.com for details. Email cover letter and resume to Steve Gough at info@emriver.com (618-529-7423). Job opens August,2007; applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Natural Resources Defense Council Global Warming Economic Analyst

Date		08/14/2007
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Email		HR_DC@NRDC.org
Sponsor		NRDC

The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) is a non-profit national environmental advocacy organization with more than 1.2 million members and online activists. We have offices in New York, Washington, D.C., San Francisco, Los Angeles and Beijing. Our staff of nearly 300 includes attorneys, scientists, policy analysts and educators working to protect the environment and public health through advocacy and education.

Position Summary:

NRDC seeks a Global Warming Economic Analyst for its Washington, DC office. The Analyst will be responsible for assessing the economic ramifications of policy proposals designed to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide and other heat-trapping gases. The Analyst will help develop, distill and translate complex analysis into materials suitable for distribution to Congressional staff and the media.

GIS DATABASE ANALYST

Job Title: GIS DATABASE ANALYST

Job Category: DATA PROCESSING / INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Job ID:C0624-0001-2000

Minimum Job Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Sciences, Geography, Urban Planning, Liberal Arts or a related field supplemented by three years of experience working with GIS data sets, or an equivalent combination of training and experience is required, provided that the minimum degree requirement is met.

Minimum Salary: $67,656

Duties: Under direction, uses GIS and other database technology to analyze and assess various data sets for accuracy, completeness and usability in the City?s GIS system; manipulates GIS and departmental databases to generate tabular and cartographic output; develops procedures for converting data into GIS format; assists departments in converting, building and maintaining graphic and non-graphic databases for GIS applications; documents the analysis of data sets for future reference, using various software applications and diagraming tools; develops and maintains standards for GIS databases in order to ensure the integrity and agreement between GIS data sets; develops protocols for integration and extraction of GIS database; resolves issues related to conflicting data by restructuring or developing new data sets; trouble shoots problems related to GIS database operations, encountered by users; verifies compliance of data sets with the City?s GIS systems requirements. Performs related duties as required.

Evaluation: Your initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application form and documents submitted with the application form. Names of candidates who pass this examination will be placed on an eligible list. Placement on an eligible list is not an offer or guarantee of employment with the City of Chicago, it is merely a statement of eligibility.

Notes:USE OUR NEW ON-LINE SYSTEM AT www.cityofchicago.org/careerworks For your convenience, you can also apply on-line at any branch of the Chicago Public Library, any Mayor’s Workforce Center or Harold Washington Library. (For Library and Workforce Center locations, call 311.)

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: An employee must be an actual resident of the City of Chicago. Proof of residency will be required at the time of employment.

NOTE: APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY THE INDIVIDUAL APPLICANT. NO SECOND PARTY APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Your degree must be from an accredited college or university. Your transcript must indicate your degree type and the date your degree was conferred. A foreign degree must be accompanied by an approved credential evaluation stating a U.S. educational equivalency.

To meet the minimum qualifications, your education, experience and supervisory experience must be directly related to the title(s) for which you are applying.

Special Instructions: Transcripts with proof of degree and resume must be submitted at the time of application.

If you are disabled and require a reasonable accommodation to file your application, please contact the City of Chicago, Department of Human Resources at 312-744-4976. You will be required to provide information regarding your request.