Part-time, special event intern opportunity for the NW Energy Coalition
[job]: Army Corps of Engineers Regulatory Branch Project Manager
Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
Caveats: NONE
The Seattle District Regulatory Branch is seeking five candidates for GS 7/9/11 Project Manager vacancies. Project managers maintain a robust workload of permit processing, compliance, and enforcement actions. The district covers the state of Washington providing a range of Section 404 and Section 10 actions in urban, suburban and rural environments. Seattle District offers project managers plenty of hands-on experience implementing the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) responsibilities, as well as coordinating with a variety of Indian tribes as part of our tribal trust responsibility. The district office is based in a new LEED certified building located a short distance from downtown Seattle.
The interdisciplinary positions (0401, 0408, 0470) will be filled under the Merit Promotion Plan (GS-9/11) or the Department of the Army Recent Graduates program (GS-7 target GS-11). Please forward the Pathways Recent Graduate announcement to any interested and qualified recent graduates. Recent graduates must have completed a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university within the last two years.
Recent Graduates (Pathways) apply here: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/376835000 recent graduate WTHF141760051176089PR
Merit Promotion Plan apply here: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/375996600 merit promotion 9/11 WTHF141760111168915
The vacancy announcements close Monday August 18, 2014. PCS is not offered. Interested candidates are welcome to contact me by email or the phone number listed below. Thank you.
Matthew J. Bennett, Chief
North Puget Sound Section
Corps of Engineers Regulatory Branch
206.764.3428
matthew.j.bennett@usace.army.mil
Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
Caveats: NONE
Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
Caveats: NONE
[job]: Nature Vision Program Naturalist
Nature Vision Program Naturalist Position Announcement
Nature Vision is a non-profit environmental education organization founded in 2003 based in Woodinville, WA. Our mission is to foster appreciation and stewardship of our environment through integration of school and community for a sustainable future. Nature Vision serves over 45,000 students annually. In 2010, the Nature Vision team received the Michael Mercer Water Conservation Educator Awardwith partners for our work on the Sammamish Watershed Festival. Nature Vision was also honored with the 2007-2008 Environmental Education Association of Washington’s (EEAW) Award for Organizational Excellence.
Position description
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Presenting environmental education and outreach programs to schools and other groups in classrooms and outdoor settings from the Nature Vision menu of programs. Training is provided.
- Prep and clean-up of materials for presentations.
- Driving to presentation sites driving across King and parts of Snohomish County to reach schools and other sites registered for programs.
- Special projects as assigned.
Start Date: September 2014
Hours: Part-time, 7-20 hours/week, varies according to registration and availability
Salary: $15-$16/hour to start
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and experience in Education, Interpretation, Biological Sciences, Environmental Science or a related field; combination of education and experience which demonstrates the ability to work in the field and in classrooms with diverse groups of students. Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident and able to read, speak, and write the English language clearly. Must pass WA State Patrol criminal records check.
Special Requirements:Must possess a valid Washington State Drivers’ License and own insured vehicle to drive to field sites. Mileage is reimbursed at federal rate. May need to occasionally lift objects up to 50 lbs.
To Apply: Please email cover letter and resume to Ginny Ballard, Executive Director gsanchez@naturevision.org by August 25, 2014.
[job]: Nature Vision Instructional Assistant
Nature Vision Farrel-McWhirter Park Preschool
Instructional Assistant Position Announcement
Nature Vision is a non-profit environmental education organization founded in 2003 based in Woodinville, WA. Our mission is to foster appreciation and stewardship of our environment through integration of school and community for a sustainable future. Nature Vision serves over 45,000 students annually. In 2010, the Nature Vision team received the Michael Mercer Water Conservation Educator Awardwith partners for our work on the Sammamish Watershed Festival. Nature Vision was also honored with the 2007-2008 Environmental Education Association of Washington’s (EEAW) Award for Organizational Excellence.
Nature Vision is now working in partnership with the City of Redmond to run the Farrel-McWhirter Park Preschool. This will be the pilot year of this collaboration, and Nature Vision is seeking a well qualified Instructional Assistant to provide exceptional preschool program services alongside two other Nature Vision staff members.
Position description
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Teaching preschool alongside the Preschool Director: Preschool Adventures, M, W, F 9:00 am-11:30 am plus additional planning time http://www.redmondrecreationguide.com/i/351302
- Prep and clean-up of materials
- Curriculum development as needed
- Communicating with preschool parents as assigned
- Substituting on M-F as available throughout the year
Start Date: September 2, 2014 or sooner
End Date: June 5, 2015 (this position may become August-June if contract is renewed)
Hours: Part-time, 14 hours per week.
Salary: $17.50 hour, non-benefitted
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Education desired, or combination of education and experience. Bachelor’s degree or experience in Interpretation, Life Science, or related field; combination of education and experience which demonstrates the ability to teach a nature-based preschool program indoors and in the field with groups of students in varying weather conditions.
Must be enthusiastic, energetic and passionate about working with children. Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident and able to read, speak, and write the English language clearly. Must maintain current Adult, Child and Infant CPR/AED and First Aid certificates.
Special Requirements:Must possess a valid Washington State Drivers’ License and own insured vehicle to drive to field sites. May need to occasionally lift objects up to 50 lbs.
To Apply: Please email cover letter and resume to Clay Heilman cheilman@naturevision.org by August 15, 2014, 5:00 pm.
[volunteer]: Rail traffic noise study
Description for Noise Study Volunteers
We are conducting a study of health impacts associated with potential increases in rail traffic in Washington State.
For the noise component, we are looking for three student volunteers in the greater Seattle area to assist with the field study by collecting noise data near the rail route in the Seattle area. Data will be used to estimate potential health impacts of noise related to rail traffic. Rajiv Bhatia, MD, PhD, HIA expert, is overseeing the study. Participating students will attend a mandatory one‐day training on a Saturday in mid‐to‐late September (exact date to follow). This training session will provide students with the skills, hardware, and software necessary to collect rail noise data. The study will require measurements at three locations. Students will work as a team. For each set of measurements, students will place sound collection equipment at the appropriate location; and will retrieve equipment
48 hours later when measurements are concluded. Setup and removal of equipment should take about
2‐2.5 hours for each set of measurements, or 6‐8 hours total for all three measurements. We will establish the optimal locations and specifications for placement of monitors at the training session in
September. Participating students will receive a $100 stipend. Students will gain experience in collecting noise data, and may have additional related research opportunities. This is an ideal research project for environmental science students interested in applying their knowledge to a real world environmental issue. If interested, please contact M. Ahern at 509‐358‐7982 (ahernm@wsu.edu).
[event]: EPA Campus RainWorks Challenge
EPA Launches Third Annual Campus RainWorks ChallengeThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has launched the third annual Campus RainWorks Challenge, a prize contest started in 2012 to encourage innovative approaches to stormwater management.Every time it rains, urban stormwater carries bacteria, nutrients, heavy metals and other pollutants into our nation’s waters, impacting tens of thousands of miles of rivers, streams and coastal shorelines, as well as hundreds of thousands of acres of lakes, reservoirs and ponds. At the same time, growing urban areas and shifting climate patterns are increasing the risk of both flooding and drought.EPA’s Campus RainWorks Challenge will engage the next generation of urban planners, designers and engineers in the development of innovative green infrastructure systems to meet our nation’s growing water infrastructure needs. EPA is inviting student teams to design an innovative green infrastructure project for a location on their campus. Student teams will work with a faculty advisor to submit design boards, a project narrative, and a letter of support describing their project.Teams will compete in one of two design categories: a Demonstration Project category or a Master Plan category. The Demonstration Project category calls for proof-of-concept level designs for a particular site on the team’s campus, while the Master Plan category calls for conceptual designs for a broader area of campus.EPA will select first- and second-place winners in each category. Winners will earn student prizes of $1,000-$2,000 to be divided evenly among student team members, and faculty prizes of $2,000-$3,000 to support green infrastructure research or training.EPA is also considering whether to conduct a grant competition involving Challenge participants. Grant funding could be made available to help carry out green infrastructure demonstration projects based on student designs. If EPA decides to pursue a grant competition, further information will be provided in the future.Registration for the 2014 Challenge opens Sept. 2 and endsOct. 3. Registrants must submit their entries by Dec. 19. EPA will announce winning entries in April 2015.
[volunteer]: Citizen Science opportunity at Mount Rainier NP
Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff of the University of Washington,
Please feel free to pass this information along to friends, family, or acquaintances who you feel may have an interest in this program.
Do you love amphibians, science, and exploring National Parks? Then the Citizen Science Program is for you. The Citizen Science program gives volunteers the opportunity to hike and explore some of Mount Rainier’s remote lakes and wetland habitats while gaining experience in surveying and science. This year’s Citizen Science program will be starting up around late July and will run until mid-September.
We are looking for volunteers to help conduct amphibian surveys to document the presence or absence of amphibian species at various lakes, ponds and wetlands including historical Western Toad sites. As a volunteer you would be part of a small group that will hike to pre-determined sites and help conduct amphibian surveys. You do not need any previous experience and surveying equipment will be provided. You may volunteer once or multiple times throughout the season. If you need to stay overnight for a few days, free camping is available at Cougar Rock, White River, Ohanapecosh and Longmire campgrounds, however, there is no long term housing available. We are conducting both day trip and overnight backpacking surveys throughout the park.
If you are interested and available to volunteer during the time period from late July to mid-September then please email me back and indicate:
- Your phone number and preferred email
- Preference on volunteering for day surveys or overnight backpacking trip surveys
- Your experience and comfort level with hiking/backpacking
- Any physical limitations you may have
- Approximately what date or dates you are available
- Preference on which days of the week you prefer to volunteer (weekends, weekdays, etc)
I have added two attachments to this email that provide some additional information. If you choose to volunteer I will provide you with more details when I hear back from you!Please feel free to pass this information along to friends, family, or acquaintances who you feel may have an interest in this program. If you have any questions feel free to call me at (360) 569-6756 or email me at laura_davis@partner.nps.gov. I look forward to hearing from you!
Sincerely,
Laura Davis
Citizen Science Coordinator
Mount Rainier National Park
The Hot New Frontier of Energy Research Is Human Behavior | Science | WIRED
The Hot New Frontier of Energy Research Is Human Behavior | Science | WIRED
When it comes to discussions about energy and climate, the focus is nearly always on technology. We wonder whether coal can be cleaned and solar panels made efficient, if there might be a breakthrough in algae biofuels or carbon storage. In short, we think about about hardware. Yet another area of innovation, traditionally unglamorous and overlooked, is experiencing a boom in research attention: human nature.
[job]: CarbonWA Campaign Coordinator (Seattle, WA)
CarbonWA is seeking a Campaign Coordinator!
CarbonWA is a small, grassroots campaign to implement a revenue neutral carbon tax in Washington State. We believe a modest tax on carbon (coal, oil, and gas) will drive down carbon emissions while creating incentives to the development of cleaner energy options. By coupling this carbon tax with a reduction in the sales tax and other targeted reductions, we can generate broad based political support and keep families monthly tax bills about the same. You can learn more about our campaign and our policy here: http://carbonwa.org/
We are looking for 1-2 campaign coordinators to help our small team with:
-Fundraising
-Organizing
-Endorsements
-Strategic planning
-Tech Stuff
-Other stuff too
A good candidate will:
-Be awesome.
-Be skilled in working independently and with others.
-Bring something to the table – ideally experience in one or more of the categories listed above.
-NOT be overcommitted already.
-Be able to make something out of nothing.
Position Structure:
-Hours: 10-25 per week. Very flexible, and can be adjusted based on your availability
-Pay: This is a very lean operation. We may be able to offer a small stipend, but this is not a paid position in the traditional sense.
-We will gladly work with you to make this meet the needs of an academic program or required internship.
Interested? Email Kyle at Kyle@carbonwa.org with your resume, a brief cover letter, and something that makes you laugh (perhaps a joke, or a picture? Surprise me).