Program Analyst Positions

Department of Energy & Environment

Job Title:	Program Analyst
Requisition Number:	JO-1702-8009
Grade:	12
Salary Range:	$70,345.00 - $89,992.00
Promotion Potential:
Agency:	Department of Energy and Environment
Location:	1200 1st St NE
Area of Consideration:	Open to the Public
Opening/Closing Date:	2/15/2017 - 3/17/2017
This position is located in the Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE), Urban Sustainability Administration (USA), Sustainability & Equity Branch. The incumbent will advise and support coordination within the Urban Sustainability Administration, the agency, and community partners to broaden and strengthen resident engagement as well as maximize equitable outcomes related to urban sustainability. Strong facilitation, community engagement, communication, project management, and analytical skills are required in addition to experience in and knowledge of equity theory and practice.  The Program Analyst, Equity & Engagement, will support the following activities:  Building partnerships with community organizations to better align sustainability and environmental goals with community priorities; Incorporating genuine community engagement into sustainability and climate planning such as Sustainable DC, Climate Ready DC, and Clean Energy DC; Attending events and organizing residents and community groups around environment, sustainability, and climate to increase support and awareness of sustainability; Helping develop equity and diversity trainings for DOEE staff.

Department of Public Works 

Job Title:	PROGRAM ANALYST
Requisition Number:	JO-1702-8021
Grade:	12
Salary Range:	$70,345.00 - $89,992.00
Promotion Potential:
Agency:	Public Works, Department of
Location:	2000 14th St NW (Reeves Center)
Area of Consideration:	Open to the Public
Opening/Closing Date:	2/14/2017 - 2/24/2017
Job Summary  The Department of Public Works has an exciting opportunity for exceptional candidates to join its Office of Waste Diversion. The Office of Waste Diversion is charged with leading the development and implementation of a District-wide zero waste plan to achieve 80% waste diversion from landfill and waste to energy as well as to achieve the waste related goals and actions included in the District’s Sustainability Plan. Office of Waste Diversion employees will work closely with DPW’s Solid Waste Management Administration, Department of Energy and Environment’s Urban Sustainability Administration, the Department of General Services’ Sustainability and Energy Office, and many other agencies throughout the District. In addition, the Office of Waste Diversion serves as the sustainability office for the agency, leading sustainability projects and providing recommendations related to fuel, fleet, grounds maintenance and snow management. Successful candidates lead and assist with myriad projects related to sustainability, waste diversion, and long term solid waste planning. Examples of potential duties and responsibilities include the following: Design, oversee, monitor, and evaluate success of pilot programs conducted by DPW, sister agencies, or contractors. Facilitate integration of successful pilot programs within existing operations. Develop and implement education and outreach strategies to support waste diversion goals. Assist in managing social media and e-newsletters as well as working with communications directors at various agencies and departments to implement the program. Coordinate with sister agencies to ensure alignment in waste diversion strategies throughout the District and obtain feedback on strategies in development Identify and conduct or oversee evaluations of technologies and programs that could assist the District in reaching its waste diversion goals. Evaluations include cost, performance, and environmental considerations. Obtain and analyze waste related data to fulfill annual waste diversion report progress and track progress toward goals. Research and draft District waste diversion regulations, in collaboration with legal counsel, to support meeting the District’s waste diversion goals. Plan and administer contracts to ensure strategic objectives are met and to oversee the completion of waste characterization studies, and similar reports to facilitate long term planning. Assist with communications and administrative activities as needed.

Good Neighbor Day 2017

Undergraduate Internship Opportunity

                    

THE NSLC ON ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & SUSTAINABILITY IS LOOKING FOR TEAM ADVISORS FOR SUMMER 2017.

National Student Leadership Conference on Environmental Science & Sustainability

Since 1989, thousands of outstanding high school students have attended the NSLC to explore today’s most exciting careers, develop essential leadership skills, and experience life on a college campus.  The NSLC on Environmental Science & Sustainability is a 9-day conference providing talented high school students from around the world with hands on environmental science and sustainability experience, opportunities to meet working professionals, and visits to environmental science and sustainability related facilities.  Under the guidance of their Team Advisors, these students will explore various fields in environmental science and sustainability, discuss ethical issues impacting the field, and participate in a variety of environmental science and sustainability lab experiences and projects.

The Role of the Team Advisor

Team Advisors (TAs) act as facilitators, presenters, simulation monitors, and resident advisors. The job of a TA encompasses the role of a chaperone, teacher, mentor, and policy enforcer. As a TA, you will facilitate and supervise a group of 12-16 students. Many TAs will also lead activities, simulations, and lectures attended by all students.  Working with your TA group is an amazing experience as you watch your students make friends for life and experience the world of environmental science and sustainability in a personal way. This is a unique opportunity to serve as a mentor and role model for talented young students and share your passion for and knowledge of topics within the fields associated with environmental science and sustainability.  Team Advisors arrive on-site 3-4 days before students arrive in order to participate in orientation and training and stay for two 9-day sessions.

Requirements for Employment

Team Advisors must be current college students or recent college graduates with a background and interest in some discipline within environmental science and sustainability.  The most qualified candidates will have participated in leadership programs, workshops, or classes and will have experience working at summer camps or with high school students in a position of leadership.  The NSLC is looking for TAs who are interested in and have experience in a variety of fields including environmental science, sustainability, natural resource use, engineering/design, economics and policy, etc.  

Dates & Compensation

Team Advisors will be paid $765 at the end of each session. The NSLC pays for room & board, as well as transportation to and from the conference.  For more information, visit www.nslcleaders.org/jobs.  Applications are now being accepted.  In 2017, the NSLC on Environmental Science & Sustainability will be held on the campus of Yale University located in New Haven, Connecticut, and on the campus of The University of Washington located in Seattle, Washington.

New Haven, CT

Yale University

June 18 – June 26

July 1 – July 9

Seattle, WA

University of Washington

July 19 – July 27

July 31 – August 9

TerpService Volunteering

Want to get involved with local nonprofits? Love helping others? Need community service hours? Check out Services 24/7! Services 24/7 is a virtual non-profit database for organizations located in Prince George’s County, MD, run through TerpService. Check it out at services247.umd.edu to access resources, volunteer and internship opportunities, and more!

Spring Career and Internship Fair

Maryland Sea Grant Coastal Climate Specialist

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND

COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND EXTENSION/SEA GRANT EXTENSION PROGRAM

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Title: Agent Associate

Functional Title: Agent Associate (Maryland Sea Grant Coastal Climate Specialist)

Position Number: 113399

Category Status: Faculty, Non-Tenured, Continuing Contract (This is a Non-State Funded Position)

Unit: AGNR-UME-Maryland Sea Grant Extension

Home Office Location: University of Maryland Campus (College Park)

Position Summary/Purpose of Position:

The coastal community specialist will develop, lead and participate in extension programming related to community responses to climate change risks and to planning and development of sustainable coastal communities in Maryland. Maryland Sea Grant plays an important role in Maryland to assist with the development of science-based decision making. This position will strengthen the ability for Marylanders to understand and improve their resilience to natural hazards and respond to changing conditions. Programming should emphasize stakeholder education and problem-solving assistance to community decision-makers and planners leading to measurable benefits.  The specialist will collaborate and coordinate programming with other extension and research faculty in the University System of Maryland.  Further, the specialist will develop partnerships with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources Chesapeake and Coastal Service and other appropriate state and federal agencies serving coastal communities.

Position Objectives:

To inform communities and increase their knowledge and understanding of climate change, expected effects of these changes, solutions, and mitigation, conservation, and adaptation options, to increase coastal community sustainability and resilience.

Responsibilites:

• Conduct periodic needs assessments among various stakeholder groups to determine program priorities.
• Develop, conduct and evaluate Extension programming for climate-related issues in Maryland and the region and develop a plan for engagement in these issues.
• Work with Maryland and regional partners to design and conduct interdisciplinary applied coastal climate research and extension projects.
• Participate in the development of grant proposals, and other funding opportunities, to secure resources for applied climate and sustainability research and extension projects.
• Assist communities in identifying, planning, and implementing climate mitigation and
  adaptation strategies to increase resilience, take advantage of new opportunities, and avoid impacts to infrastructure, ecosystems, and economies.
• Foster a network of professionals with interest and expertise to contribute toward climate adaptation and mitigation planning.
• Work closely with the existing Sea Grant coastal community network and explore existing programming approaches applicable to Maryland issues.
• Evaluate programs to assess outcomes and impacts: knowledge gain or skills learned in the short term, practices improved, intent to change, and economic, environmental and social changes over time; use information to demonstrate program impacts to relevant agencies and appropriate reporting.

Qualifications:

Required–

• Master’s degree in climate, coastal or marine science, community planning, ecology, geography, or related environmental science field.
• At least two years of experience in education or outreach in related field.
• Demonstrated leadership and management abilities with evidence of being able to work well with diverse clientele.
• Capacity to work independently in a dynamic and rapidly changing field.
• Familiarity with coastal environments, climate impacts, and mitigation/adaptation practices.
• Evidence of excellent teaching & oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge and use of computer technology for educational programming, data analysis, survey collection, and management.
• Personal transportation and valid driver’s license. Must be willing to travel within the state.
• Flexible work schedule required for delivering evening and weekend educational programs and activities as determined by clientele availability and needs.
• This position is subject to a Criminal History Record Check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion and clearance of the Criminal History Record Check.

Salary & Benefits:

Annual base salary of $52,000. The University of Maryland offers an extensive benefits package.

Application Process:

All candidates must apply online at https://ejobs.umd.edu  A complete application packet includes a cover letter, resume or CV, unofficial academic transcripts, and three (3) professional references, including name, mailing address, telephone number, and e-mail address.

Closing date: Open until filled. For best consideration please apply by April 30, 2017.

The University of Maryland, College Park, actively subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry or national origin, marital status, genetic information, political affiliation, and gender identity or expression. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.

Job Opportunity: Environmental Educators

Job Opportunity

Environmental Educator

The Anacostia Watershed Society (AWS) seeks a full-time Environmental Educator to inspire and inform youth of all ages about the wonders of the natural world, particularly the workings of the Anacostia Watershed.  Through AWS’s environmental education programs, this position will teach watershed education in area classrooms, lead field trips on the Anacostia River, conduct teacher trainings, and engage students in meaningful service learning projects.  In addition, the Environmental Educator will provide information to and recruit area schools and teachers to participate in AWS programs.  The Environmental Educator is a full member of the Education Team, works directly with the Manager of Education, and works collaboratively across the organization.

This is an exciting opportunity to leverage existing relationships while developing new partnerships and providing strong education, restoration, and engagement for this critical piece of the AWS strategy, furthering its mission to protect and restore the Anacostia River and its watershed communities.

About the Anacostia Watershed Society

Since its founding in 1989, the Anacostia Watershed Society has worked to attend to the environmental needs of the Anacostia River and its watershed communities. Over the past 27 years, AWS has grown and developed from a small group of concerned individuals into an award-winning $4 million non-profit that is deeply involved in a cause that affects many different communities within the 176 square mile region of the Washington, D.C. metro area.

As part of its mission, the Anacostia Watershed Society is invested in local areas, working with schools and students throughout Washington, D.C. and Montgomery and Prince George’s counties, engaging them in an experience that educates them through hands-on service and allows them to play a part in the continuing improvement of the Anacostia Watershed. In addition, AWS serves as a voice for the river; advocating for and actively involving itself in policies, actions, and programs that protect its ecological health, improve water quality, and work to mitigate the negative effects of stormwater, bacteria, and trash.

Throughout AWS’s existence, much progress has been made. The river has been subjected to heavy pollution for centuries and considered unfit for fishing and swimming for decades. It was once littered with trash and the wetlands had been almost entirely destroyed. With the work of AWS and help from others, we are now at a point where it is possible to look away from past devastation and focus on the future. The organization works towards a “Waterway to 2025” and envisions a future where the river is swimmable and fishable by 2025.

Key Accountabilities:

1. Implement meaningful environmental education program activities as needed to support achieving Education Team objectives.
2. Collaboratively promote and implement the teacher training program.
3. Assist with program development, evaluation, and fundraising, as requested.
4. Participate in organization-wide efforts, strategic planning, and other tasks as assigned.

Key Requirements:

1. A command of the required technical information relevant to environmental science, teaching, and managing K-12 classrooms, Project WET curriculum, and other AWS education programs.
2. Interest in conservation, enthusiasm for the outdoors, and ability to work with children of all ages, especially urban youth.
3. Ability to collaboratively evaluate effectiveness, adapt program design and implementation, develop annual work plans, etc.
4. Self-motivation, innovation, and resourcefulness in doing whatever it takes to get the job done well.
5. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including persuasive and effective communication that forwards the purpose and mission of the organization; familiarity with use of computers and the internet.  
6. A strong and active interest in learning and personal growth, including actively and reflectively pursuing growing self-awareness and receiving feedback from colleagues.
7. Willing, motivated, and able to work some evenings and weekends, and travel to schools, field sites and visit donors/prospects as requested.
8. Boating and paddling experience preferred.  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 3-4 years of experience working as a conservation/environmental educator, with experience working with children/youth and adults.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Demonstrated success in effective program design and delivery.
• Experience with community engagement and outreach.
• Some medium to heavy lifting (such as canoes kayaks, and other equipment).
• Demonstrated success in working cross functionally to execute on program that will engage partners and members, and drive behavior change.

We are offering a compensation package that includes a competitive base salary and benefits package.

Interested applicants should email a résumé formally expressing your interest to askhr@anacostiaws.org.

AWS encourages and embraces diversity.

The Wildlife Society Event

The UMD Student Chapter of The Wildlife Society will be partnering with the UMD Campus Arboretum to restore the bio-retention pond behind Xfinity, and learn about the interaction between the pond and wildlife. The pond runs along the east side of Lot 4b behind Xfinity and next to the softball stadium.The event is this Saturday, February 18th from 12-2pm. 

​Please use the google link below to RSVP. ​

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1d8d6ACIAZ2htluomcuN7e52EKpxE1knIIdxqyD86ULM/edit?usp=drive_web

Annual Bumble Bee Workshop Series

Annual Bumble Bee Workshop Series

Saturday, March 4, 2017

10AM-2PM

Jub Bay Wetlands Sanctuary

Lothian, Maryland

Registration Fee $30

For details and registration visit:

www.px3-pollinators.com

New Environmental Justice Group Being formed--first meeting

Are you interested in working on social and environmental justice issues? Are you interested in pressing environmental issues that differentially impact marginalized and disadvantaged groups including? Are you interesting in become more civically engaged and advocating for social change locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally? ​Are you interesting in building a more inclusive, diverse, and transformative environmental movement?

If you are, please join 17 for Peace and Justice, a new interest group dedicated to expand the environmental justice movement on the College Park campus, Prince Georges County, state of Maryland, Washington, DC region, the United States, and other countries. This organization will seek to empower students and other stakeholders and build community capacity to address social, economic, and political injustice and related environmental and health inequalities by using the 17 Principles of Environmental Justice established at the First National People of Color Environmental Leadership Summit held on October 24-27, 1991, in Washington DC as the overarching framework ​ (http://www.ejnet.org/ej/principles.html).

The first meeting is scheduled for February 15^th from 6-7:30 pm in the SPH Student Lounge.  Light refreshments will be served. 

At this first meeting, we will discuss the 17 Principles of Environmental Justice, the purpose of the interest group, status of the application to become an official student organization, and opportunities to work on environmental justice issues, to be a part of the environmental justice movement including the upcoming People's Climate March April 29th.

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​Spread the word. Join the 17. ​