Hours/Days: 40 hours per week between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.. Monday through Friday. Work schedules (hours and days) and location are subject to change based on department needs.
Position Description: Professional environmental program development and planning work primarily in groundwater and water resource management. Responsible for development and implementation of the Washington County groundwater management plan. Leads implementation strategies and community activities necessary to implement the plan. Collaborates with and is environmental resources liaison for communities, watershed management organizations, and state and local agencies.
Application Process: The submission of the following is required to apply for this vacancy: 1.) Washington County application 2.) Resume
Closing Date: November 25, 2008
SHERBURNE SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT - ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Salary: $30,493 to $40,955
Sherburne SWCD is seeding an administrative assistant for their Elk River office. This position provides secretarial and clerical support for all SWCD and USDA - Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) staff, processes and assists in the administration of office communications, maintains District office records, and maintains District financial records.
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL - MANAGER OR REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
OPENING DATE: 11/06/08 CLOSING DATE: Continuous (Open until filled) SALARY: $28.13 - $42.20 Hourly $58,517.00 - $87,775.00 Annually LOCATION: 390 North Robert Street, St. Paul
DESCRIPTION:The Metropolitan Council Environmental Services Division (MCES) is an operating division of the Metropolitan Council, a regional public agency working for the seven-county Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area.
As the agency's Manager of Regulatory Compliance you would be responsible for developing, directing and coordinating all environmental regulatory compliance and strategy for Metropolitan Council Environmental Services. This includes ensuring that the MCES facilities are in compliance with air, waste and water environmental laws, rules, permits, licenses and other regulations; developing Council-wide environmental regulatory strategies, policies and plans; leading negotiations with federal and state environmental agencies to ensure facility operational flexibility and cost competitive environmental protection.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry or closely related field and 6 years working experience in air, waste, and water environmental compliance.
The following experience is helpful: - Project, program, process or staff management, supervision, lead or coordination. - Fiscal/budget oversight, coordination or management responsibility.
Application Process: In addition to completing your on line application, submit a cover letter and resume addressing why you are interested in this position and how your experience relates to the duties of this position.
APPLICATIONS MAY BE COMPLETED ONLINE AT: www.metrocouncil.org Or in person at: 560 6th Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55411
SRF CONSULTING GROUP - SENIOR WETLAND SCIENTIST
SRF is seeking a senior-level wetlandscientist who has extensive experience in wetland delineation, functional assessment, wetland mitigation design and implementation, and monitoring methods.
Responsibilities: Wetland delineation, permitting, impacts mitigation, and mitigation performance monitoring; preparation of technical reports and proposals; project and client management; and business development.
Qualifications: Minimum of 5 years of increasingly-responsible experience in wetland-related evaluations in the Midwest. MS or equivalent degree or experience in biology, environmental science, natural resources, wetland ecology, or other related field. Must be a Society of Wetland Scientists Certified Professional Wetland Scientist or have equivalent competency. Strong project management, field team organization, GIS/GPS, and report-writing skills are required.
Desired Qualifications: Experience with preparation of state, local, and federal permit applications, obtaining Section 404/10 permits from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and preparation of ESA Section 7 consultation documentation. Agency and client negotiation and staff development. Excellent technical writing and editing skills.
In addition to varied and exciting work in a positive atmosphere, we offer competitive salary and benefits, 401(k) & profit sharing.
Submit cover letter, resume and salary requirements to: SRF Consulting Group, Inc., One Carlson Pkwy. N., #150, Plymouth, MN 55447; fax: 763-475-2429, or e-mail: jobs@srfconsulting.com; EOE.
POSTED: November 3, 2008
PRIOR LAKE-SPRING LAKE WATERSHED DISTRICT - WATERSHED TECHNICIAN
CLOSING DATE - OPEN UNTIL FILLED - INITIAL REVIEW OF APPLICANTS BEGINS OCT. 24, 2008
The primary focus for this position will be on performing skilled technical duties in water resource protection as it relates to the goals, objectives, rules and plans of the District. Typical job duties will include permitting, facilities operation and maintenance, water quality monitoring, and coordination with various LGUs.
Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in biology, environmental engineering, earth/environmental science, natural resources, water resources, limnology or a related field and 5 to 7 years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience related to the job.
Experience with construction sites, development site plan reviews, stormwater management and Best Management Practices (BMPs) strongly desired.
Check the www.plslwd.org website for a full position description. Call (952) 447-4166 or contact Mike Kinney at mkinney@plslwd.org for additional information. Resumes will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. An initial review of applicants will occur on October 24, 2008.
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