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CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE - ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNICIAN
Status: Part-time/Temporary/Seasonal (PTS) position, non-exempt Salary: Starts at $12.00 per hour (Depending on Qualifications) - No benefits Location: City Center, 8080 Mitchell Road Application Deadline: 4:30 p.m. on Monday, March 22, 2010 Interviews: Within two weeks of receiving application Expected Start Date: Negotiable
Hours/Work Schedule - Flexible schedule in between the hours of 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; varies based on business need. May need to work occassional evening or weekends during the spring and summer. The schedule will include working three to five days per week depending on work load and weather conditions through the end of May. Incumbent must be able to transition to full-time beginning in June and continue working for up to one year from start date.
Reporting Relationship - Reports to Environmental Coordinator
Public Works Department - The Public Works Department is comprised of Engineering, the Water Treatment Plant, Utility Field Operations, Street Maintenance, Fleet Services, and Environmental Services. The department is responsible for the environmental management, design, construction, and maintenance of the street, water, sewer, and drainage infrastructure systems in the community.
Position Details - The Environmental Technician’s role is to support the Environmental Coordinator in the education, monitoring, inventory, and enforcement of issues surrounding environmental impact in the City of Eden Prairie. The Environmental Technician is responsible for the following areas:
1) Maintain and update the inventory and documentation of the City’s storm water system by identifying, evaluating, photographing, mapping and entering data regarding the City’s stormwater ponds, wetlands, creeks, lakes inlets and outlets.
2) Evaluate construction sites, conservation easement areas, wetland buffers and wetland mitigation areas for compliance with City ordinances.
3) Coordinate the Wetland Health Evaluation Program (WHEP) during the summer. This will include attending training on, collecting and identifying invertebrate and vegetation samples from local wetlands and scheduling the laboratory analysis.
4) Assist in enforcing the City’s lawn watering program during the summer.
5) Lead educational tours and 3rd grade science laboratories at the City’s Environmental Learning Center.
6) Coordinate the City’s recycling program, including tracking monthly data and setting up the City’s Annual Clean Up Day.
7) Educate Eden Prairie citizens by helping to develop educational materials on City environmental policies and practices.
8) Assist with conducting traffic counts.
9) General administrative duties including customer service support at the engineering counter, answering telephones and filing/organizing records and other information.
While these areas are the primary focus of the position, we believe strongly in teamwork and employees will be called upon to perform a variety of duties as a part of their role with the City.
Position Requirements:
Education: High school degree required; must be pursuing or have recently completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in a related field.
Work Experience: Previous internship experience in a related field preferred.
Technical Skills: Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and ArcView GIS. Experience with basic GPS equipment preferred.
Physical Requirements: Must be able to work outside in various weather conditions, and negotiate through rough terrain, and have the ability to repeatedly lift sampling equipment and supplies (approximately 20 to 25 lbs).
Pre-employment Process - The City of Eden Prairie conducts professional reference and criminal history checks for all employees joining the organization. In addition, a driver’s check (must have excellent driving record) is required for this position. All final candidates must successfully complete and pass the pre-employment process before their first day of employment.
Application Process - Please complete an application located on the City’s Web site at www.edenprairie.org under “Employment Opportunities.”
APPLIED ECOLOGICAL SERVICES INC. - STAFF ECOLOGIST
AES, an international integrated ecological services firm, is seeking to fill a Staff Ecologist role in their office. The Ecologist will carry out wildlife studies on a variety of environmental projects. The Staff Ecologist manages projects, meets deadlines within budget, and fulfills other duties with direction from consulting staff.
Basic Requirements: The ideal candidate must have a Master's Degree in natural resources or biological sciences (e.g., wildlife management, ecology, conservation biology) and 2 years field work as an employee in the profession; or a Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years field work.
The individual who fills this role must be used to working in a fast paced, growth oriented environment and in a team setting; with demonstrated experience in Microsoft Office products, project management skills and the ability to work independently.
Required skills: Bird identification by sight and sound; wildlife study design; GIS proficiency (ArcGIS 9.x); data analysis experience; excellent writing and editing skills; good teamwork skills; attention to detail and strong initiative as demonstrated by opinion of references; strong ability to manage projects.
Term of Employment: This is a limited term, project employee position.
Application Process: Please send resume to Applied Ecological Services, 21938 Mushtown Rd., Prior Lk. MN 55372. Or email to info.mn@appliedeco.com with a heading of "Staff Ecologist".
Position open until filled. Posted February 19, 2010.
WESTWOOD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST
Westwood Professional Services, a leader in renewable energy and land development markets, is seeking candidates for a full-time Environmental Scientist with expertise in wetlands, plant ecology, soils, and/or wildlife to provide natural resource consulting services. Position(s) based in Eden Prairie, MN.
Requirements: A Bachelor of Science degree and 2 to 7 years related work experience or M.S. in natural resources, environmental science, or related field. Experience in wetland delineation, permitting, environmental assessment, and botanical inventories preferred. Desire advanced computer, verbal communication, and writing skills. Up to 10 – 20% travel may be required.
Submit resume and cover letter to: Human Resources Westwood Professional Services, Inc. 7699 Anagram Drive, Eden Prairie, MN 55344 E-mail: scott.buscher@westwoodps.com
Position open until filled. Posted on February 8, 2010.
Westwood Professional Services is an EEO employer offering a positive teamwork environment and an attractive compensation package. No agencies please.
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