JOB: Position with VT DEC Solid Waste Program

Posted on April 22, 2013 by

Pardon cross postings.  The State of Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation has a job opening in the Solid Waste Program. Their offices are located in Montpelier VT.

contact:  Bryn Oakleaf  Environmental Analyst IV   Waste Management & Prevention Division  802.522.5783// bryn.oakleaf@state.vt.us

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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT:

You must apply on-line to be considered for any position.  Go to “Job seekers” on the Department of Human Resources website, http://humanresources.vermont.gov/career_center, to view the job posting and to apply online.

 

Job Description

Posting Date: 04/08/2013

Position Number: 660245

Job Title: Env Analyst IV AC: General

Agency: Environmental Conservation

Location: Montpelier

Reference: 31897

Job Code: 145208

Job Type: Classified

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Shift: N/A

Hourly Rate: $20.61

Pay Grade: 23

Application Deadline: 05/03/2013

Who May Apply: This Environmental Analyst IV AC: General position, Ref #  31897 , is open to all State employee and external applicants.

 

If you would like more information about this position, please contact Cathy Jamieson via email:  Cathy.Jamieson@state.vt.us.  Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail.  You must apply online to be considered.

Tax Compliance Verification

In accordance with 32 V.S.A. Section 3113(i), when an applicant for State employment is determined to be a finalist for a position, s/he will be provided an Affidavit to sign attesting that s/he is in good standing with respect to all Vermont taxes due as of the date.  The applicant’s tax compliance will be verified with the Vermont Tax Department prior to any offer of employment.  Please see Personnel Policy 12.12 – Tax Compliance for further information: http://humanresources.vermont.gov/sites/dhr/files/pdf/policies_procedures/DHR-Policy_Manual.pdf#pagemode=bookmarks

Overview

This position will be working in the Solid Waste Program of the Waste Management and Prevention Division of VT DEC.   Primary responsibilities include developing and implementing a statewide solid waste management plan and the provisions of Act 148.   A focus of the work will be on waste reduction, recycling, and organics diversion.    Other duties include working with solid waste districts, municipalities, and others with respect to improving solid waste management in Vermont, developing and disseminating outreach materials, and other solid waste issues.

 

Preference will be given to those with:

Knowledge of solid waste management, solid waste programs, and solid waste planning.

Knowledge of organics diversion, including composting

Experience in developing environmental plans and policy and in the implementation of such plans.

Experience with developing and implementing education and outreach materials

Experience with data management and analysis.

Experience in writing, especially outreach to the public.

Excellent communication skills, especially with municipalities regarding compliance and planning issues.

 

General Job Description

Planning, analytical and administrative work at an advanced professional level for the Department of Environmental Conservation. Duties involve complex tasks in the technical review and analysis of environmental policies, programs, activities and data in a variety of regulatory, non-regulatory, scientific, and engineering programs. Work involves considerable independence in completing work assignments and greater responsibility and accountability than lower level analyst work. May provide project or program oversight and/or supervise program staff or provide expertise in a specialized technology or program element which is not duplicated in the Department. Work is performed under the general direction of a higher-level technical or administrative superior.

Minimum Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Considerable knowledge of the laws, regulations, rules, policies and technologies of the programs and of the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation applicable to area of assignment.

Considerable knowledge of the technology and/or administrative procedures associated with the area of expertise assigned the position.

Considerable knowledge of the scientific method of observation and analysis.

Considerable knowledge of planning principles and procedures.

Considerable knowledge of data gathering techniques and various systems for organizing and interpreting such data.

Considerable knowledge of the basic principles of environmental management and protection.

Considerable knowledge of the basic principles of ecology.

Working knowledge of computer uses and potential in data management and program planning.

Working knowledge of statistical concepts and procedures.

Working knowledge of the basic principles of ecology.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Ability to read and understand technical writing.

Ability to understand and interpret complex and technical information.

Ability to plan, organize, implement, and administer data gathering systems.

Ability to present research findings in clear, objective, written report form.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Ability to speak effectively in public fora, including formal hearings and court proceedings.

Ability to train other employees in areas of assigned expertise.

Ability to lead groups in specific work tasks and assignments.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in a biological-life or physical science, engineering, or an environmental or natural resources field.

Experience: Four years at a professional level in an environmental or natural resources field.

OR

Two years as an Environmental Analyst III.

NOTE: Graduate Degree in an environmental or natural resources field may be substituted for up to two years of experience on a semester for six months basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

n/a

Working Conditions

Duties are largely performed in an office setting; however, some field travel may be necessary for which private means of transportation must be available.  Field work may involve exposure to chemicals, gases, hazardous liquid and solid waste, construction sites during all weather conditions and may involve traversing rough terrain and bodies of water.  Some work outside of regular working hours, including attendance at public meetings, may be required.  Strong differences of opinion may be encountered on a regular basis.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Applications from women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people from diverse cultural backgrounds are encouraged.

Posted in Beyond UVM, Jobs, Post-Grad, Vermont/New England

JOB: Full-time with VT DEC Stormwater Program

Posted on April 22, 2013 by

I wanted to let you both know about a job that I just posted in the Stormwater Program. I think that it would be a perfect fit for a soon to be graduating senior who is interested in water quality, compliance, and law. I am looking for a computer savvy person who would be able to put together a simple database/tracking tool to track our environmental compliance efforts and the compliance reports that we require of permittees. This job will be a perfect opportunity for someone to learn about everything we do in the Stormwater Program, while beginning to manage the compliance efforts for our program. It’s also an amazing opportunity as I see the potential for growth and advancement within the Watershed Management Division. Please pass this along to anyone that you know who might be interested!

Thank you!!! – Christy Witters ENVS 1998

http://humanresources.vermont.gov/career_center

 

Job Description

Posting Date: 04/16/2013

Position Number: 660409

Job Title: Env Anal II AC: General

Agency: Environmental Conservation

Location: Montpelier

Reference: 31968

Job Code: 145002

Job Type: Classified

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Shift: N/A

Hourly Rate: $17.45

Pay Grade: 20

Application Deadline: 05/06/2013

 

Who May Apply

This LIMITED  Environmental Analyst II AC: General  position, Ref #  31968 , is open to all State employee and external applicants.

If you would like more information about this position, please contact Christy Witters  via email:   Christy.Witters@state.vt.us.  Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail.  You must apply online to be considered.

Tax Compliance Verification

In accordance with 32 V.S.A. Section 3113(i), when an applicant for State employment is determined to be a finalist for a position, s/he will be provided an Affidavit to sign attesting that s/he is in good standing with respect to all Vermont taxes due as of the date.  The applicant’s tax compliance will be verified with the Vermont Tax Department prior to any offer of employment.  Please see Personnel Policy 12.12 – Tax Compliance for further information: http://humanresources.vermont.gov/sites/dhr/files/pdf/policies_procedures/DHR-Policy_Manual.pdf#pagemode=bookmarks

Overview

This position is located within the Stormwater Management Program of the Watershed Management Division.  The position is responsible for developing programs for assembling, evaluating, and maintaining stormwater compliance and monitoring data.  The position will also develop systems for providing feedback to regulated entities on reporting requirements, review technical reports and track compliance actions.  Additionally, the position work with other stormwater analysts to perform site inspections at regulated facilities.

 

General Job Description

Planning, analytical, and administrative work at a basic professional level for the Department of Environmental Conservation.   Duties involve the technical review and analysis of environmental policies, programs activities, and data in a variety of department regulatory, non-regulatory, scientific, and engineering programs.  Work at this level differs from higher level analysts in the scope of projects and level of independence and from lower level analysts in the level of expertise and breadth of knowledge required.  Work is performed under the supervision of a higher level technical or administrative superior.

 

Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to candidates:

1) who have experience with the assessment of environmental impacts resulting from stormwater runoff.

2)  who have experience with the design and implementation of data tracking systems, including database development and management.

3) who have experience with working with the regulated community.

4) who have experience with implementing federal, state or local laws / regulations.

 

Minimum Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Working knowledge of the scientific method of observation and analysis.

Working knowledge of planning principles and procedures.

Working knowledge of data gathering techniques and various systems for organizing and interpreting such data.

Working knowledge of computer uses and potential in data management and program planning.

Working knowledge of  word processing and spread sheet computer programs.

Working knowledge of statistical concepts and procedures.

Working knowledge of the laws, regulations, rules, policies, and programs of the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation applicable to area of assignment.

Working knowledge of state and federal environmental laws and regulations and Department programs.

Knowledge of the basic principles of environmental management and protection.

Knowledge of the basic principles of ecology.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Ability to read and understand technical writing.

Ability to understand and interpret complex and technical information.

Ability to plan, organize, implement, and administer data gathering systems.

Ability to present research findings in clear, objective, written report form.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in a biological-life or physical science, engineering, or an environmental or natural resources field.

Experience: One year at or above a technical level in an environmental or natural resources field.

OR

Education: Associate’s degree as defined above.

Experience: Three years at or above a technical level in an environmental or natural resources field.

OR

Experience:  Three years as an Environmental Technician III.

NOTE: Graduate level coursework in an environmental or natural resources related field may be substituted for the experience requirement on a semester for six months basis.

OR

Experience: One year as an Environmental Analyst I.

 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

n/a

 

Working Conditions

Duties are largely performed in an office setting; however, some field travel may be necessary for which private means of transportation must be available.  Field work may involve exposure to chemicals, gases, hazardous liquid and solid waste, construction sites during all weather conditions and may involve traversing rough terrain and bodies of water.  Some work outside of regular working hours may be required.  Strong and conflicting opinions may be encountered.

 

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Applications from women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people from diverse cultural backgrounds are encouraged.

Posted in Beyond UVM, Jobs, Post-Grad

BEYOND UVM PROGRAM: Summer Intensive – Grassroots Sustainable Community Development in Eugene, OR

Posted on April 22, 2013 by

3rd Annual

Community Transformations
Summer Intensive Program
Solutions from the Grassroots
June 24 to July 26
Eugene, Oregon

Are you ready to make positive, meaningful change in the world?

Community Transformations is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to live a wholesome lifestyle, build community, enact genuine sustainability, develop a powerful social vision, vitalize body, mind and spirit, and have fun making the world a better place.

Come to Eugene, Oregon, this summer for a five-week intensive experience participating with engaged people who are transforming their own neighborhood into a more sustainable, resilient, livable place from the ground up, one seed at a time.

Community Transformations will challenge you to integrate body, mind, heart, and spirit in service to all living beings, and empower you with knowledge, skills, vision, and strategies for generating authentic, solution-oriented change from the grassroots.


View the Community Transformations slideshow and see what is happening: http://portal.sliderocket.com/DGCZY/Community-Transformations

Details and Application @ www.communitytransformations.org

Because we are the ones we have been waiting for, and the time is now

I learned more in two weeks than I learned in four years of college.
- 2012 participant


To see a vital community in action was not only inspiring but a lesson in information exchange. With every week of participation, I was introduced to new community members, each with vital and intriguing knowledge to share. The information and skills shared through this network in this way, face-to-face, feet-to-earth, hands-to-tool, was exceptionally deep and enriching.
- 2011 participant

During the program, you will have the opportunity to work with leading practitioners, teachers, and mentors (many of whom live right in the neighborhood) in the following areas:

-Permaculture and organic gardening
-Whole foods preparation and preservation
-Eco-building and green architecture (strawbale, cob, passive solar and more)
-Grassroots neighborhood markets and barter exchange
-Yoga, qigong, and meditation
-Communication strategies and group processes
-Community service and outreach
-Liberation philosophy and social movements
-Systems thinking and resilient sustainability
-Spiritual philosophy and dharma
-Progressive Utilization Theory (PROUT)
and more!

More information: www.communitytransformations.org

Inquiries and contact: comtrans@proutinstitute.org, subject line: Community Transformations Inquiry

Community Transformations is a program of PROUT Institute, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. PROUT Institute’s mission is to provide people and communities with empowering resources to envision and enact sustainable and equitable solutions to social, economic, and ecological challenges.

Posted in Beyond UVM, Courses and Programs, Western US

Clean Energy Fund Committee seeks student committee members fo 2013-2014

Posted on April 22, 2013 by

Hello GreenUVM list members,

UVM’s Clean Energy Fund Committee is seeking  6 new student committee members for the 2013-2014 academic year.  We need 4 undergraduate students and two graduate student to fill these committee posts starting in September.

The mission of the Clean Energy Fund (CEF) is to finance new clean energy projects on the UVM campus and beyond. The source of the fund is a student fee dedicated to clean energy projects; this dedicated fee ($10 per student per semester) is part of a comprehensive fee that UVM collects each semester from full-time undergraduate and graduate students. More info about the CEF can be found at: http://www.uvm.edu/sustain/clean-energy-fund/about

A major goal of the Clean Energy Fund is to foster student, staff, and faculty cooperation and involvement. The Office of Sustainability helps review committee member applications, and looks for students who are in favorable academic standing, and exemplary members of the UVM community. Applications are further reviewed by the Student Government Association (SGA) or the Graduate Student Senate (GSS) and they make final appointments of committee members. Committee members meet once a month over the academic year and serve 2-year staggered terms to allow year-to-year continuity within the committee.

To apply as a 2013-2014 student committee member, please fill out the CEF Committee membership application, which can be found at: http://www.uvm.edu/sustain/clean-energy-fund/get-involved and send it to cef@uvm.edu

If you have any questions about the CEF, please email us at cef@uvm.edu. Please spread the word to other listservs.

Thank you,
Mieko Ozeki, CEF Administrator

Posted in Uncategorized

VOLUNTEER and an EVENT: UVM Bike Users Group and Local Motion’s Cycle the City Ride (Sunday, 4/28)

Posted on April 22, 2013 by

Howdy UVM Bike Enthusiasts,

We know you haven’t heard from us at the Bike Users Group in a while. We’ve been busy planning and scheming new projects and are now starting to shake off the wintertime rust. In keeping with tradition, we will be hosting our biannual Dr Your Bike & Discount Helmet Sale next week on Tuesday, April 23rd from 11:30 – 3:30. See the attached flyer (also below) for more details and we hope to see you there. Directly following our event will be a book talk by Luis Vivanco, our esteemed faculty adviser, who will be discussing his recently published Reconsidering the Bicycle: An Anthropological Perspective on a New (Old) Thing. His talk and a celebration of the book’s release will take place at 4:00 in the John Dewey Lounge in Old Mill. We highly encourage you to attend.

If you’re interested in hearing more about what we’ve been up to and what we’ve got in store (oh, just a few little things like the Bike Education Center we will be opening as a student-run workshop this coming Fall, no big deal), then keep reading below the poster.

So let’s talk about the bikeshare. Y’all may have noticed its absence on campus this semester. That’s because we are preparing a much-needed overhaul of our entire system, one that will make our admittedly unwieldy and cantankerous system into one that is much more user-friendly for us, you, and the front desk staff who help it run. Come this fall, the bikeshare will be run on a new system that will greatly streamline the process of signing a bike out and will allow you to check bike availability online.

Are you a resident of Redstone or Trinity? If so, be sure to check out the brand new Dero fixit stations that just appeared outside a dorm near you. Thanks to the generous support of UVM Transportation & Parking Services, these stands and their complement of tools are now there for your personal use in maintaining and repairing your own rides on your home turf.

Alright, here’s the big one — we have a new space: The BUG Bike Education Center. Thanks again to our ongoing collaboration with Transportation & Parking Services director Jim Barr, we now have an established spot in the Hills building where students will be able to work on bikes and become versed in the arts of their repair and maintenance. Our grand opening will be this Fall. If you have previous experience with bike repair, we need you! Email us at bug@uvm.edu if you are interested in volunteering with us in our new space. Besides the golden opportunity to share your expertise with your fellow students, we can offer you access to a fully equipped workshop and provide you with additional mechanic training. If you don’t have previous mechanic experience, but still want to help us make this project into a thriving campus bike hub, email us anyway! We would love to know how! you want to be involved and what you can contribute.

Last, but not least, we cordially invite you to join us for Local Motion’s Cycle the City Ride on Sunday, April 28th. The ride will be a pleasurable 10-mile jaunt on the retooled Cycle the City bike route, complete with an on-the-ride historical tour of our beloved Queen City. The ride starts at Maglianero Cafe — meet at 9 AM, ride at 10. The attached flyer has more deets.

That about wraps it up folks. Keep an ear to the ground — you’ll hear from us again this Fall. If you have questions, suggestions, or anything else, don’t hesitate to contact us. Though this is the last time you’ll be hearing from me, we have a solid crew chomping at the bit to keep things rolling. It’s been a pleasure.

pedal on,
Jens, Lucy, & the UVM Bike Users Group (BUG) — Jordan, Dana, Lex, Doug, Darya, Brian, Madeleine, Lida, & Rachel

Posted in Events, Vermont/New England, Volunteering

EVENT: Energy Forum, Saturday 4/27, 1:30 pm, Billings Auditorium

Posted on April 22, 2013 by

Vermont’s Energy Choices: Old Dirty Problems and Clean Energy Solutions
Saturday, April 27th, 1:30 PM at the Billings Auditorium at UVM in Burlington

Do you want to stop dirty energy?  How can we find common ground in promoting wind, solar and other renewables?  Come find out more and learn how to make a difference!

If we really want to leave a legacy of clean energy for future generations, we have to make some tough choices right now. VPIRG and other environmental groups are bringing in several national and international experts on the problem of dirty energy and the real-world successes of renewable power. Get the truth about tar sands and the facts about fracking.  And finally, come find out what’s really happening with community-based renewable power in Europe.  (Hint: it works!)

This is no time to throw up our hands.  Let’s take responsibility for our energy choices and get to work.  This forum will help show us the way. Check out more information and RSVP at:

http://salsa.wiredforchange.com/o/5980/p/salsa/event/common/public/?event_KEY=313819

Posted in Events, Vermont/New England

BEYOND UVM COURSE: Permaculture Design Course at Project Bona Fide, Nicaragua

Posted on April 22, 2013 by
Please come join us for our June Permaculture Design Course at Project Bona Fide
Date: Jun 11th to the 25th

Location: SW corner of Nicaragua, the volcanic island of Ometepe

Site: Finca Bona Fide, a 43 acre Permaculture farm with 12 years of establishment, tree crops systems, off grid living, natural buildings, productive food systems, animals, appropriate tech and community collaboration all in one.

Description: This will be a full design course covering all the required curricula of the PDC format with many extras like a focus on food forest and agro-forest design. Hands on work galore, especially with tree work, seed saving, food processing, medicinals, grafting and much more.

Course price:  $1300.00  Credit from UVM can be possible.

Chris Shanks
chrisprojectbonafide@gmail.com

Posted in Abroad, Beyond UVM, Courses and Programs

JOB: Community Farmer at Sandy Springs Friends School, MD

Posted on April 22, 2013 by

Sandy Spring Friends School is seeking an immediate hire for the Community Farmer position. The person chosen for this position will manage the Community Farm Program with vision and expertise.

Responsibilities will include: administrate the record keeping and planning of the farm, execute all tasks related to production and maintenance of the crops and infrastructure, organization of volunteers, working closely with the Gardening Committee to develop strategic short and long term goals, plan each season with a long term vision including improvements and growth, create connections with area growers and charitable organizations in support of the vision of the Gardening Committee, and will support faculty with development and implementation of curriculum activities both on the farm and in the classroom.

Qualifications: Energetic, outgoing personality with at least 2 years of sustainable vegetable farming experience, with preference for at least one year of farm-management or farm-education experience. Experience with MS Office applications; use and experience with on-line/web technology a plus.

Time Requirements: This is a full-time position. Hours vary based on the season, farm, and classroom demands. Some weekends required.

Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume, along with 3 professional references to:

Donna Kellogg
Head’s Assistant
Sandy Spring Friends School
16923 Norwood Road
Sandy Spring, MD 20860
Phone:301.774.7455 ext. 104
Email: donna.kellogg@ssfs.org

Posted in Beyond UVM, Eastern US, Jobs, Post-Grad

VOLUNTEER: Plant Trees in the Old North End, Saturday 4/27

Posted on April 22, 2013 by
Trees, trees, trees!!!!!

Join us Saturday, April 27th for a community tree planting event! We will be planting 14 large shade trees (~15 feet tall, 2.5-3 in. caliper) on Cedar, Rose, and Lafountain Streets in the Old North End and need volunteers to help dig holes and plant the trees.  The event will begin at 9am at the corner of Rose & Cedar Streets.  No experience necessary (we’ll do a planting demo) and all ages are welcome.  Wear work gloves and bring a shovel if you have one.

This event is made possible by funding through the TD Green Streets Program, a partnership between TD Bank and the Arbor Day Foundation.  The Burlington Parks & Recreation Department was awarded a $20,000 grant to support innovative practices in urban forestry and this community tree planting is the kick-off for the grant period. Volunteers from Branch Out Burlington, TD Bank, and the neighborhood will be there — will you?

Volunteers please register with Elise.Schadler@uvm.edu.

Posted in Events, Vermont/New England, Volunteering

INTERNSHIP: Educating Children Outdoors

Posted on April 22, 2013 by

ECO

 Educating Children Outdoors Internship

The North Branch Nature Center in Montpelier is looking for an energetic and motivated intern to be a part of Educating Children Outdoors for the 2013-2014 academic school year.  The intern will enjoy working with elementary aged children, be charismatic, take initiative, stand out as a leader, be willing to learn and share best practices and follow safety protocols put in place by the North Branch Nature Center.

ECO connects children with the natural world and helps foster stewardship in their communities.  Through collaboration with public schools ECO helps to open doors to the joy of learning outside in all kinds of weather. By using city parks, public lands, and other local green spaces ECO engages children in the natural inquiry based learning of their surrounding environment. ECO provides an opportunity for teachers and students to apply integrated academic curricula beyond the classroom to the outdoors for exploration, experimentation, creativity, and personal growth.

Each week the intern will volunteer their time and work in a public school with a lead ECO teacher.  There are currently 5 Central Vermont schools participating in ECO (Montpelier, East Montpelier, Moretown, Waitsfield and Plainfield).  Depending on the availability of the intern, the hours are flexible and can be 4 to 12 hours a week.

The intern’s responsibilities, shared with the ECO and classroom teachers, will be but are not limited to:

  • Planning with the ECO and school teachers
  • Writing lessons aligned with the Vermont State Standards and Common Core
  • Participating in a debrief after each ECO session
  • Leading students in games
  • Tending a fire and practice all safety protocol
  • Telling stories
  • Leading small groups in an exploration related to the lesson of the day
  • Bringing enthusiasm and love of learning

At this time this is an unpaid internship.  Volunteers will gain valuable insight and experience working in a public school setting engaging students in inquiry based learning outdoors.

If interested, please contact:

Jenna Aube
Curriculum Coordinator
Jennaaube1@gmail.com
802.476.7122

Posted in Eastern US, Internships, Vermont/New England