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May 2006 Job Opportunities

Marine and Coastal Resources Management - DC (Closing Date: May 31, 2006)

Extension Educator-in-Residence - CT

Geographic Information Systems Intern - CA (Closing Date: May 12, 2006)

Sea Turtle Educators - FL

Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program - AK

Irvine Ranch Land Reserve Trust - CA

The Nature Conservancy - USVI (Closing Date: May 31, 2006)

Invasive Plant Control - Eastern US

GIS Intern - MA

Environmental Manager- MA

Marine and Coastal Resources Management - DC (Closing Date: May 31, 2006)

From: Gene Buck [mailto:GBUCK@crs.loc.gov]

Colleagues:

In anticipation of my retirement in 5 or so years, CRS has posted a position opening in "marine and coastal resources management." The individual hired under this posting will work on policy analysis for the U.S. Congress with me until I retire. Ideally, CRS would like to hire someone mid-career, late 30s-early 40s, who would be able to stay in the position for 20 +/- years. The position can be found on CRS's employment page, under Environmental and Natural Resources Policy, at:

http://www.loc.gov/crsinfo/

This page also has links to background about CRS, etc. Closing date on this posting in May 31, 2006. Please pass this along to whomever might be interested.

I'd be glad to answer any questions about CRS or this position ... just drop me an e-mail.

Gene Buck, Specialist in Natural Resources Policy
Congressional Research Service
gbuck@crs.loc.gov

Extension Educator-in-Residence - CT

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

POSITION: Assistant Extension Educator-in-Residence, Coastal Habitat Quality
Department of Extension
Connecticut Sea Grant College Program
University of Connecticut

LOCATION: Avery Point Regional Campus, Groton, CT

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The successful candidate for this position will develop and conduct Extension outreach education programs on coastal habitat quality, primarily for decision makers in Connecticut's coastal communities. The Extension educator will be a member of the Connecticut Sea Grant College Program, and a faculty member in the Department of Extension. The Sea Grant Program is a national partnership between the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the nation's universities. He/she will be an integral member of the Nonpoint Education for Municipal Officials (NEMO) program team, a collaboration between Sea Grant and the Department of Extension. For more information, refer to www.seagrant.uconn.edu/
and http://nemo.uconn.edu.

Duties include: Develop and implement Extension programs to provide information, education, and technical assistance to coastal communities and other decision makers on the impacts of land use on coastal habitat areas, including riparian buffers. This work will include, but is not limited to: developing research results into Extension education programs and materials for land use decision makers and other audiences, including workshops (formal and informal), publications, and web information; evaluation of programs; and writing of grant proposals. As part of the Sea Grant team, the successful candidate will work closely with other University faculty and staff members to integrate new habitat programs with others in Connecticut and nearby states. As part of the NEMO team, the Extension educator will work in concert with the CT NEMO Director and others to expand NEMO educational offerings in coastal areas, making particular use of recent land cover and invasive species research results generated by the UConn Center for Land Use Education and Research (CLEAR).

QUALIFICATIONS

Required: An earned Master's degree and minimum of two years of experience in a field related to coastal habitat ecology, land use planning, or natural resource management. Demonstrated superior communication skills, including public speaking and writing of educational materials. Ability to work as an integral member of a diverse project team, but must also work well independently. Willingness to travel and to work evenings, as needed.

Desired: Experience working with local land use officials on natural resource issues, particularly habitat or water resource issues. Experience in writing and managing grants. Familiarity with the internet, geographic information system (GIS), and remote sensing technologies. Familiarity with Sea Grant and/or Cooperative Extension non-advocacy, research-based, educational programming.

SALARY, AND BENEFITS: Salary commensurate with experience, with full benefits. This is a grant funded position, with annual reappointment contingent on performance and availability of funds. Must have driver's license, own vehicle, and provide required insurance for work-related travel. Mileage allowance provided.

CONTACT: To apply, send a cover letter with curriculum vita and contact information (including e-mails) for three references to: Nancy Balcom, Connecticut Sea Grant College Program, University of Connecticut/Avery Point, 1080 Shennecossett Road, Groton, Connecticut 06340-6048. Nancy.balcom@uconn.edu. (860) 405-9107. This position will be open until a suitable candidate is identified. Review of all applicants will begin on 26 June 2006. Applications from under-represented groups including minorities, women and people with disabilities are encouraged.

Geographic Information Systems Intern - CA

Title: Geographic Information Systems Intern
Location: 201 Mission Street, San Francisco, California
Term: June 5th – August 11th, 2006
Time: Full time
Stipend: $16 / hour USD

Essential Functions

The GIS Intern provides assistance to the GIS program staff at The Nature Conservancy. The primary responsibility of the GIS Intern will be cartographic production with some requisite data management. The GIS Intern will work closely with TNC staff to assess map needs and make recommendations of the best approach to ensure a clean and information-rich product. The GIS Intern will be mentored by other GIS and Planning staff to ensure skill development.

Required Knowledge & Skills

· Currently enrolled in geography, ecology, natural sciences, information management or an equivalent program at university.
· Working knowledge of GIS & database systems such as ArcGIS & MS Access
· Proven cartographic ability and information design skills
· Knowledge of biological data and ability to manipulate, analyze and interpret these data
· Up to date on current trends in geospatial technology
· Proven organizational skills and attention to detail
· Excellent computer skills and proficiency in common applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc)

Please Apply by May 12th

Email resume and cover letter to:

resumes@tnc.org

Please list job title in the subject line.

The Nature Conservancy
201 Mission St., 4th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94105
Fax: 415-777-0244

Sea Turtle Educators - FL

The Loggerhead Marinelife Center is a non-profit (501-C-3) organization located in Juno Beach, FL whose mission is "to promote conservation of Florida's coastal ecosystems through education, research and rehabilitation, with a special focus on threatened and endangered sea turtles."

The Loggerhead Marinelife Center (www.marinelife.org) has an IMMEDIATE OPENING for a Summer Program Counselor in our Jr. Marine Biologist Program. This is a paid full time seasonal position. This person must be available to work May 29, 2006 to August 4, 2006 Monday through Friday. Responsibilities include instruction and organization of camp activities for children ages 6-14. This position requires knowledge of how young people learn; classroom management; excellent public speaking skills; an upbeat, flexible attitude; good interpersonal skills; and a desire to get their hands (and feet) wet with the kids! Teaching or environmental education experience preferred. Salary is $8 per hour.

Questions should be directed to Leslie Figg, Director of Education at 561-627-8280
To apply, email your cover letter, resume and 3 references to:
leslie@marinelife.org

We also have a position available as an Education Coordinator. Duties include creating and implementing education programs including guided field trips, pre-K, family, and adult programs, creating printed educational materials, leading outreach presentations to schools and community organizations, and assisting with the Jr. Marine Biologist Program (day-camp type program).

The ideal candidate will have: Bachelor's degree (or working toward it) in environmental education/ biology/education or related field; experience working with children; experience creating and implementing environmental education programs for a variety of audiences; excellent public speaking skills; an upbeat, flexible attitude; a desire to get their hands (and feet) wet with the kids!

Salary starts at $10 per hour, 30-40 hours per week; this is a grant-funded position that ends May 2007, however we expect this to become a full-time permanent position.

The LMC is currently open Tues-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 12pm-3pm. The schedule for the Education Coordinator position will be Tue-Sat, but can be somewhat flexible with hours. Guided field trip and outreach programs normally occur weekday mornings; we would also like to implement educational programming, such as Birthday Parties & preschool programs, on the weekends.

Questions should be directed to Leslie Figg, Director of Education & Volunteer Services at 561-627-8280 x105

To apply, email your cover letter, resume and 3 references to:
leslie@marinelife.org

Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program - AK

UHi. We are recruiting for a Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program agent, to be stationed in Nome, Alaska (yes, there really is such a place).

This is a new position. We've never had an agent in Nome. Please forward this to anyone who might be interested in a truly unique life experience, professionally and otherwise. Thanks. Kurt

Position description at:

https://www.uakjobs.com


Kurt Byers
Education Services Manager
Alaska Sea Grant College Program
P.O. Box 755040
207C O'Neill Building
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK 99775-5040
Phone: 907-474-6702
Fax: 907-474-6285
http://www.uaf.edu/seagrant/staff/byers.html

Irvine Ranch Land Reserve Trust - CA

ENVIRONMENTAL POSITIONS
Irvine Ranch Land Reserve Trust (www.irlrtrust.org)
Orange County, California (CA)

FIELD ECOLOGIST: We are seeking a creative, motivated, team-oriented ecologist This field-based position is responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing ecological activities on open space related to the Trust's management agreement with the City of Irvine, part of the 50,000-acre Irvine Ranch Land Reserve. Includes species and habitat monitoring, exotic species control, habitat restoration, fire and fuels management, review of trail project design, and assisting with field trips and volunteer workdays. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in ecology, natural resources management or a similar field and 3-5 years of related experience in land management. A Master's degree is preferred.

SENIOR PUBLIC PROGRAMS MANAGER: We are seeking an experienced manager of public programs. This position leads, supervises and manages a team of paid professionals and more than 150 volunteers that conducts guided tour programs. Creates and produces broad and targeted educational and informational programs and materials that connect the public and user groups to the assets and resources of the 50,000-acre Irvine Ranch Land Reserve. Also oversees recruitment, management, and retention of volunteers. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of experience in Public Programs, Interpretation, Education, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred. Experience designing and implementing public programs is desired, including interpretation, education and recreation on open space and wildlands.

DIRECTOR OF SCIENCE AND STEWARDSHIP: We are seeking an experienced professional to lead and manage an interdisciplinary team of scientific and technical experts responsible for refining and achieving the natural resources conservation vision for the 50,000-acre Irvine Ranch Land Reserve in Orange County, California. Directs all aspects of the stewardship and science components of the Trust's activities. Success will require building and managing a highly qualified stewardship staff and collaborating with partners, colleagues and public agencies to develop an innovative program of long-term adaptive management. Develops and implements strategic plans, annual work plans and program budgets, biological monitoring and resource management plans. Qualifications: Requires working in a fast-paced, practical, solution-oriented atmosphere, balancing the needs of partners, landowners, nongovernmental organizations and recreation advocates to achieve long-term sustainability of natural resources on the Reserve. Advanced degree in biology, ecology, natural resources management or a related field; A PhD is strongly preferred. Five to seven years of experience applying scientific knowledge and theory to land stewardship projects.

To Apply: Please send a résumé to jobs@irlrtrust.org. Please indicate in your correspondence that you are responding to our announcement in www.EcoJobs.com. See also www.irlrtrust.org. An Equal Opportunity Employer. Compensation: Excellent salary and benefits are offered.

The Nature Conservancy - USVI

TPlease find below an opportunity at The Nature Conservancy, Eastern Caribbean Program. The position is based in St. Croix, US Virgin Islands.

Deadline - May 31st, 2006. Additional details can be found at

http://www.nature.org/careers/index.html

Please submit CV and cover letter to:

Nancy Graff
Office Manager, Eastern Caribbean Program
The Nature Conservancy
3052 Little Princess
Christiansted, VI 00820
Tel: (340) 773-5575 Fax: (340) 773-1613
Email: easterncaribbean@tnc.org

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Partnership Specialist

JOB TITLE: PARTNERSHIP SPECIALIST
JOB FAMILY: International
JOB NUMBER: 3011
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
RELATED POSITION TITLES: INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The Partnership Specialist works to develop and leverage strong partner relationships with scientific/research organizations, NGOs, governments, community organizations, indigenous groups, national affiliates of international conservation and development organizations, etc. S/he works closely with Northern Tropical Andes Conservation Program staff, external affairs staff and other Conservancy professional resources to implement systems and processes that support all of the above-mentioned partnerships. Specific systems and processes include: partner capacity-building to implement key conservation strategies, partner scoping and identification, partner profiles and organizational lifecycle stages, partner selection, facilitation of on-going partner relations, partner communications, organizational assessments, and integration of financial management/grants training activities. S/he implements impact measures with the Conservation Program and Region to indicate the progress and/or obstacles of geographic programs in achieving leverage through partnerships. S/he, in close coordination with External Affairs staff, helps to raise funds for overall functional initiatives and/or specific projects, by providing input for proposal writing, negotiating with bilateral and multilateral agencies, and cultivating donors, as needed.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
1. Bachelor’s degree and 5-7 years’ experience in the functional field, or equivalent. Master’s degree may be preferred or required.
2. Extensive experience on design and application of capacity-building and training programs
3. Working knowledge of current trends in relevant discipline.
4. Excellent communications in English and Spanish.
5. Understanding of and relevant experience in the culture of the country/region.
6. Demonstrated knowledge of the cultural norms and practices of country and region
7. Supervisory experience, including ability to set objectives and manage performance.

COMPLEXITY/PROBLEM SOLVING:
1. Diagnoses complex problems and identifies creative solutions.
2. Cultivates the creative ideas of others to identify potential solutions. Experiments to find creative solutions – thinks outside the box.
3. Designs, implements and directs multiple complex projects, setting and meeting deadlines and ensuring program accountability.
4. Develop, propose and implement procedures to enhance overall performance in accordance with strategic goals, sort and long term objectives. Creative thinker.
5. Negotiate complex high profile or sensitive agreements. Resolve complex issues that involve multiple program areas.

DISCRETION/LATITUDE/DECISION-MAKING:
1. Significant opportunity to act independently within broad program goals.
2. Makes strategic decisions based on analysis, consultation with others, experience and judgment.
3. Decisions may have program-wide impact.

RESPONSIBILITY/OVERSIGHT –FINANCIAL & SUPERVISORY:
1. Supervises organizations and administrative staff with responsibility for performance management, training and development, as well as monitors professional staff (consultants)
2. Responsibility and accountability for meeting NTA strategic goals and objectives.
3. Overall responsibility for financial management of the capacity-building program, including setting goals, analyzing results, and taking corrective action

COMMUNICATIONS/INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS:
1. Superb communication and presentation skills; ability to persuasively convey the mission of TNC to diverse groups including government agencies, multi-lateral organizations, NGO partners, and others who are critical to the organization’s overall prosperity
2. Ability to communicate professionally with a wide variety of people of different cultures to develop, negotiate and/or implement functional programs. Ability to train organizations and people with different experience and education levels
3. Prepare and present project proposals and negotiate with bilateral and multilateral agencies to achieve program goals.
4. Solicit program support through clear written communications, including proposal writing and other written materials.
5. Leverage constructive and effective relationships inside and outside the Conservancy. Work in partnership with other organizations in a collaborative or advisory role.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT:
1. Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
2. Willingness to travel 25-50% of time.
3. Work requires only minor physical exertion and/or physical strain. Work environment involves only infrequent exposure to disagreeable elements.
4. Position will be located in Caracas, Venezuela

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Invasive Plant Control - Eastern US

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT (CONSERVATION)

POSITION TITLE: Invasive Plant Control Intern
LOCATION: Eastern US
SUPERVISOR: Restoration Ecologist
CLOSING DATE: Open
RATE OF PAY: Hourly: $400-$500 per week (Interns), lodging, perdiem

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Applicants will have the opportunity to work in various natural areas throughout the eastern United States. Projects range from Pennsylvania to Georgia. Invasive Plant Control, Inc. will provide you with the opportunity to conduct intensive habitat restoration of many different native plant communities with the main emphasis in on-the-ground invasive plant management. Invasive species are the second leading cause of endangered species in the world.
• IPC, Inc. is a privately owned company considered the leader in the invasive plant control market in the US. IPC has a strong focus on selective control in natural area settings.
• Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Primary function will be to travel continuously throughout the eastern US as part of an invasive plant management team and utilize a variety of techniques including chemical, mechanical and biological methods to control invasive exotic plants

REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid driver’s license; good communication skills; good physical condition; ability to work with minimal supervision; ability to travel for long periods of time away from home; ability to pass pesticide applicator exams in various states.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to work an irregular schedule and travel extensively and on short notice.
• Knowledge of current trends in invasive plant management in natural areas.
• Adapt, improvise, and overcome precarious situations.
• Employees will be required to treat all invasive plant species with minimal to no damage to native species in the area.
• Position requires employee to wear the official Invasive Plant Control, inc. uniform.
• Position requires that employee wear proper safety equipment while in field. Steel toed boots and prescription safety glasses are the employee’s expense. IPC, Inc. will provide all other safety equipment.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT:

• Job involves the use of chemicals on a daily basis. Position requires extensive chemical applications and the need to mix chemicals, spray with low and high volume equipment, and rinse and clean application devices. Applicant will be required to study and pass pesticide applicator tests in all states he or she will work.
• Job involves the use of chainsaws and brushcutters in dense vegetation up to 8 hours per day.
• Work requires physical exertion and/or muscular strain. Work involves several disagreeable elements and/or exposure to job hazard’s where there is possibility of injury.
• Work is conducted in outdoor natural areas settings where extreme temperatures and high humidity can present extreme work conditions
• Applicant will need to perform tasks in a natural area setting where ticks, mosquitoes, venomous snakes, poison ivy and other hazardous obstacles may create undesirable working conditions
• Terrain may present the need for hiking up to 10 miles in a day while packing up to 50 pounds of equipment.
• Job involves an excessive amount of travel often times traveling 3 week stretches at one time.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• As a minimum, applicant must be enrolled in a resource management related program.

TRAINING/EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

• Applicant will have the opportunity to participate in seminars or training sessions regarding: Invasive plant removal techniques; first aid; chainsaw and handtool safety; pesticide safety; pump equipment; ATV use and orienteering
• There will be opportunities to visit many culturally and historically significant sites; attend educational workshops or meetings concerning vegetation management and work alongside professionals involved in many different areas of resource management.

To Apply Call or Send Cover Letter and Resume To:
steve@ipc-inc.org
615-969-1309
Or
lee@ipc-inc.org
615-812-5313
www.invasiveplantcontrol.com

Lee Patrick
VP Restoration Ecologist
Invasive Plant Control, Inc.
PO Box 50556
Nashville, TN 37205

Invasive Plant Control, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Terms of Employment:
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: This agency provides reasonable accommodations during the application process to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact us. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
ALL APPLICANTS ARE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, RELIGION, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, POLITICAL AFFILIATION, AGE (WITH AUTHORIZED EXCEPTIONS) OR ANY OTHER NONMERIT FACTOR.
End of Vacancy Announcement

GIS Intern - MA

JOB TITLE: GEOGRAPHIC INFO. SYSTEMS (GIS) INTERN
FLSA STATUS: $12.00/hr
LOCATION: Boston, MA
DATES: 35 hrs/wk, June-August 2006

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

This individual will be responsible for providing GIS data and analysis support for a project to assess and model river floodplain ecosystems in the Connecticut River Watershed. The position involves supervised work with GIS spatial data compilation, GIS attribute data development, and some spatial analysis. Specific duties of the GIS Intern include loading, converting, and projecting source GIS data (NWI, FEMA, soils, etc.); standardizing attribute fields and values; clipping and merging geographic datasets for specific areas of interest; creating metadata, creating maps, and doing some overlay spatial analysis. This position will be staffed out of the Eastern Regional Science Office in Boston. The GIS Intern will be mentored by other senior GIS analysts/modelers and ecologists to ensure skill development.

DUTIES:

· GIS spatial data compilation
· GIS attribute data table field and value standardization
· Spatial Analysis
· Production of maps and charts

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

· Working knowledge of, and demonstrated experience with, ESRI’s ArcGIS (ArcCatalog, ArcMap, ArcToolbox)
· Working knowledge of the prevailing data models (coverage, shapefile, GRID, and geodatabase
· Ability to compile, manipulate, analyze, and interpret geographic data
· Experience with tabular database management, experience with MS Excel, Access and dBase desirable
· Understanding of basic cartographic principles & experience with map creation
· Proven organizational skills and attention to detail
· Ability to complete tasks within assigned time frames, manage multiple priorities, and work independently
· Experience with natural resource and conservation planning GIS, coursework in wetland ecology, aquatic ecology, or floodplain ecosystems preferred

Send resume & cover letter to:

Kim Lutz
Connecticut River Program Director
The Nature Conservancy
11 Avenue de Lafayette, 5th Floor
Boston, MA 02111

klutz@tnc.org

413-584-1016
413-584-1017 (fax)

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Environmental Manager - MA

MIT is hiring an environmental manager to jointly support the Institute’s hazardous waste management program and campus sustainability pro gram within the EHS Office. This is a great opportunity to join a vibrant and diverse campus environmental community.

To Apply On-Line, please visit http://sh.webhire.com/Public/631/ and search under Keyword mit-00002906. Prospective employees can visit MITs Human Resources website at http://web.mit.edu/hr/index.html

Job Description
Title: Assistant Environment Health And Safety Officer
Req Number: mit-00002906
Department: Environment, Health And Safety Office

Location(s): Cambridge MA

ASSISTANT EHS OFFICER to provide technical, program development, and implementation support in the areas of 1.) hazardous (chemical) waste management, and 2.) campus sustainability initiatives as a professional tea m member within the Environmental Management Program of MITs EHS Office. The EHS Office provides comprehensive EHS services to a diverse campus research, education and operations community. Primary responsibilities for the hazardous waste management program include supporting program development and implementation, pollution prevention, and environmental compliance. Responsibilities for the campus sustainability program include supporting t he development and implementation of non-regulatory projects that minimize the environmental impact of campus operations in the areas of: renewable energy, alternative transportation fuels and vehicles, energy efficiency and conservation, recycling, waste minimization, sustainable design, behavioral change, and sustainability awareness and education.

REQUIREMENTS: a minimum of 3-5 years professional experience in an environmental field including hazardous waste management and/or environment al sustainability programs, preferably in a college or university setting. Knowledge of and experience with federal and state environmental regulation s, as well as general familiarity of sustainability issues including energy conservation and efficiency, renewable energy, green building, pollution prevention, alternative transportation, waste minimization, recycling, and outreach is essential. Candidate should have strong analytic skills, be detail oriented and highly motivated with a strong bias for taking initiative and action. Strong interpersonal and oral and written communication skills are needed. Candidate must work well in team settings, and have ability to build coalitions with a diverse student, faculty, and staff population. Must me willing and able to learn new subject matter quickly, and be proficient in general office computing requirements, including database management. A bachelors degree in an environmental management-related discipline, including engineering, physical science, biological science, chemistry, or management ; or equivalent experience in environmental management is required. Additional experience or a masters degree is desirable. Specific Responsibilities May Include:In the area of the campus sustainability program:- Support the coordination of diffuse sustainability efforts of staff, faculty, and students.
- Provide research and analysis on emerging sustainability issues on campus.
- Develop case study and benchmarking materials on environmental performance.
- Publicize, promote, and communicate through websites and other media MITs sustainability efforts within and outside the campus community, including developing and writing outreach material for a variety of target audiences, including newsletters and articles.
- Review existing program web content and develop updated material.
- Assist in the development and oversight of student campus sustainability research projects.
- Work directly with students and faculty to identify and implement projects.
- Staff events and display tables to build awareness of and educate MIT community members on campus sustainability issues.
- Provide grant administration support for on-going grants; and
- Manage and provide programmatic support for numerous special projects as necessary.In the area of the hazardous waste management program:

- Assist in the development, monitoring and evaluation of the hazardous chemical waste program and other environmental programs to ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
- Work as the member of a team to develop and implement policies, procedures, and systems related to the Environmental Management Program and EHS Management System.
- Provide consultation to the MIT community on matters of waste management and minimization.
- Develop and implement training and educational programs related to hazardous waste management, environmental programs, and pollution prevention.
- Establish and maintain cooperative relations and communicate effectively with a range of individuals in all of MITs departments, labs and centers.
- Assist in the preparation of the annual budgetary requirements for hazardous waste program operations.
- Maintain computer programs, paperwork, and databases for the management of hazardous waste.
- Interface with hazardous waste service providers to ensure efficient high quality service to MIT.
- Assist in the identification, development, and implementation of pollution prevention opportunities, particularly in the area of laboratory chemical use.

To Apply On-Line, please visit http://sh.webhire.com/Public/631/ and search under Keyword mit-00002906. Prospective employees can visit MITs Human Resources website at http://web.mit.edu/hr/index.html

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