https://greenjobs.earthx.org Latest EarthxGreenJobs Jobs Sat, 08 Apr 2023 05:57:17 Z https://greenjobs.earthx.org/jobs/rss/18419999/chief-transportation-management-section-manager-iii https://greenjobs.earthx.org/jobs/rss/18419999/chief-transportation-management-section-manager-iii Gaithersburg, Maryland, Montgomery County Department of Transportation 1300 Quince Orchard Boulevard, Gaithersburg, Maryland Manager III, Chief, Transportation Management Section $82,068 - $141,953 Closing Date:  OPEN UNTIL FILLED ABOUT THE  MONTGOMERY COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION  (MCDOT)  to move people and connect places with seamless, equitable transportation options that are safe, environmentally responsible, and support the economic impact and vibrancy in Montgomery County.  To view the job posting and apply, please visit Montgomery County Government’s Career website at:  WORK4MCG—Join the MCG Team (montgomerycountymd.gov) and click on Search Jobs.  The job is posted under the Managerial Executive job category – IRC57630. EOE: M/F/D. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING: MCDOT seeks a   Manager III  for its  Division of Traffic Engineering and Operations .  The physical position worksite is at the Public Safety Communications Center (PSCC)/Transportation Management Center (TMC) at 1300 Quince Orchard Boulevard, Gaithersburg, Maryland.   Duties include, but are not limited to: Managing and overseeing the planning, installation, operation, and maintenance of a county-wide Advanced Transportation Management System (ATMS) Managing and overseeing a central computer-controlled traffic signal system, traffic surveillance and incident management programs, and dissemination of real-time transportation system information via cable TV, traveler’s advisory radio, and the internet.  Leading, supervising and managing multiple teams of County professional and paraprofessional staff, employees with skilled labor and/or trades experience, and consultants and contractors Developing and implementing new transportation management strategies; developing and monitoring budgets; establishing and maintaining effective contacts with officials of local, state, and federal governments Thinking and planning futuristically, utilizing sound traffic engineering principles and anticipating and developing advances in technology that can enhance the County’s efficient management of available roadway capacity and improve safety. Experience : Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in transportation, or in  the traffic and/or engineering field. Supervisory experience is required. Education : Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Equivalency : An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted. Note: Based upon legislative requirements, some positions may be subject to different minimum qualifications. License :  Possession of a valid Class "C" (or equivalent) driver’s license from the applicant's state of residence. Fri, 07 Apr 2023 14:51:49 -0400 https://greenjobs.earthx.org/jobs/rss/18415084/chief-transportation-management-section-manager-iii https://greenjobs.earthx.org/jobs/rss/18415084/chief-transportation-management-section-manager-iii Gaithersburg, Maryland, Montgomery County Department of Transportation 1300 Quince Orchard Boulevard, Gaithersburg, Maryland Manager III, Chief, Traffic Engineering and Operations Section $82,068 - $141,953 Closing Date:  OPEN UNTIL FILLED ABOUT THE  MONTGOMERY COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION  (MCDOT)  to move people and connect places with seamless, equitable transportation options that are safe, environmentally responsible, and support the economic impact and vibrancy in Montgomery County.  To view the job posting and apply, please visit Montgomery County Government’s Career website at:  WORK4MCG (montgomerycountymd.gov) [montgomerycountymd.gov] and click on Search Jobs.  The job is posted under the Managerial Executive job category – IRC57630. EOE: M/F/D. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING: MCDOT seeks a   Manager III  for its  Division of Traffic Engineering and Operations .  The physical position worksite is at the Public Safety Communications Center (PSCC)/Transportation Management Center (TMC) at 1300 Quince Orchard Boulevard, Gaithersburg, Maryland.   Duties include, but are not limited to: Managing and overseeing the planning, installation, operation, and maintenance of a county-wide Advanced Transportation Management System (ATMS) Managing and overseeing a central computer-controlled traffic signal system, traffic surveillance and incident management programs, and dissemination of real-time transportation system information via cable TV, traveler’s advisory radio, and the internet.  Leading, supervising and managing multiple teams of County professional and paraprofessional staff, employees with skilled labor and/or trades experience, and consultants and contractors Developing and implementing new transportation management strategies; developing and monitoring budgets; establishing and maintaining effective contacts with officials of local, state, and federal governments Thinking and planning futuristically, utilizing sound traffic engineering principles and anticipating and developing advances in technology that can enhance the County’s efficient management of available roadway capacity and improve safety. Experience : Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in transportation, or in  the traffic and/or engineering field. Supervisory experience is required. Education : Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Equivalency : An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted. Note: Based upon legislative requirements, some positions may be subject to different minimum qualifications. License :  Possession of a valid Class "C" (or equivalent) driver’s license from the applicant's state of residence. Fri, 07 Apr 2023 16:27:32 -0400 https://greenjobs.earthx.org/jobs/rss/18384760/usda-ars-reseach-soil-scientist https://greenjobs.earthx.org/jobs/rss/18384760/usda-ars-reseach-soil-scientist Beltsville, Maryland, The USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Beltsville Agricultural Research Center, Adaptive Cropping Systems Laboratory located in Beltsville, MD, is seeking an energetic permanent fulltime Research Soil Scientist. The candidate chosen for this position will be a part of a highly experienced, diverse, and multifaceted team whose mission is to evaluate crop responses to climate change, develop adaptation and mitigation strategies, apply systems theory to the solution of complex, agricultural problems and to develop computer-aided farm decision support systems and assessment tools for environmental study and analysis.  The ideal candidate would be a systems level thinker with strong quantitative skills. We are seeking an individual with a diverse background who would use these skills to investigate and quantify the interaction of soil microbial community composition and metabolic activities and their subsequent influences on nutrient cycling and availability for plant uptake/biological activities. Using a systems approach, research on the interplay of root exudates, temperature, CO2, water/soil pore system and soil management on nitrous oxide, methane and CO2 emissions will lead to mathematical and conceptual models of the soil biosphere. These models will consider root growth, plant nutrient use efficiency, carbon budgets, water, the macro? and microbiological components and their activities and other important components of the soil ecosystem. Information and data will be linked with existing above ground mechanistic models of crop growth for evaluation of management effects on both soil health and sustainability and crop production resiliency. The incumbent will work collaboratively with highly recognized and cutting edge scientists from other USDA-ARS laboratories to obtain experimental data regarding soil biological processes from multiple locations. The incumbent is also responsible for planning research activities, reporting to customers and scientific peers, and supporting technology transfer of products developed during research. Analysis, interpretation, and dissemination of findings will be done in the form of reports, presentations, and publications in scientific journals. Contact Drs. V.R. Reddy (vr.reddy@usda.gov) or David Fleisher (david.fleisher@usda.gov) for additional information about this position. This announcement is open from 3/29/2023 to 4/27/2023.  To view the announcement and/or to apply, please go to https://www.usajobs.gov and search for announcement ARS-D23Y-11900870-MDK. U.S. Citizenship is required. Doctorate in associated research field at time of application is required. Plus benefits. Wed, 29 Mar 2023 12:20:11 -0400 https://greenjobs.earthx.org/jobs/rss/18302522/transportation-planning-supervisor-position-11352 https://greenjobs.earthx.org/jobs/rss/18302522/transportation-planning-supervisor-position-11352 Upper Marlboro, Maryland,   DESCRIPTION BENEFITS QUESTIONS The Prince George's County Planning Department of The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission is seeking an experienced Planning Supervisor  to join our planning team and help shape the future of one of the nation's largest, most diverse counties. The Department provides land use planning for the physical development of Prince George's County, Maryland. As the second most populous county in Maryland, Prince George's has a population of approximately 900,000 residents and is home to The University of Maryland at College Park, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, and Joint Base Andrews Air Force Base. Prince George's County is also home to many attractions such as FedEx Field, National Harbor, and Six Flags Amusement Park. Are you ready to make a difference in Prince George’s County? If so, we invite qualified candidates to apply for our Planning Supervisor position.   We are looking for an experienced manager with outstanding supervisory skills to lead, support, and implement a variety of work programs and projects assigned to the Department. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successful supervisory experience, strong management skills, effective stakeholder engagement experience, and the ability to work collaboratively within teams, across agencies, and with elected officials at all levels of government.   As Planning Supervisor you will oversee, and be responsible for the section’s review of multimodal (transit, pedestrian, bicycle and train networks) transportation planning activities including:   proposed development review applications development and implementation of the Countywide Master Plan of Transportation (MPOT 2035) and the County’s Transportation Review Guidelines review of proposed legislation (new and amended) research and development in support to area master plans development and/or review of transportation policies and infrastructure strategies for the County’s road, transit, pedestrian, bicycle and trail networks management of the development and utilization of an advanced transportation demand forecast model advancing progressive land use and transportation policies; and coordinating with county and state agencies. You will supervise a team of planners, technicians, and consultants focused on achieving the County’s vision of a multi-modal transportation network that connects residents to jobs and other activity centers and supports the built environment equitably, efficiently, and safely. You will collaborate with county, state and federal officials; community members and neighborhood associations; land developers and their consultant teams. You will manage an efficient, transparent development review process that advances transportation recommendations from County approved master plans and provisions from the County Code. Your team will serve as resource members and participate in the development of policies and strategies for various master and sector plans. You will address the transportation needs that run the spectrum between urban mixed-use development, traditional suburban development, and rural areas.     Examples of Important Duties Performs HR supervisory functions such as assigning work to staff; evaluating staff performance and preparing performance appraisals; recruitment and selection of staff; approving leave requests; recommending training; counseling and discipline; and ensuring adherence to Commission policies and procedures. Prepares annual budget requests and staff time allocations. Recommends work plan projects. Participates in consultant contract process including drafting RFPs, specifying contract language and processing change orders as necessary. Develops policy and procedures in collaboration with the division management team to achieve work program goals and objectives. Serves as project facilitator ensuring adequate resources to meet project objectives. Provides technical guidance on planning methodologies and approaches. Manages regular communication with Department management and works with the Planning Board, County Council, and other high level public officials to keep them informed of progress on planning projects and to elevate and resolve difficult planning issues in a timely and effective manner. Responds to and coordinates staff responses to sensitive and complex inquiries or requests for information from residents, community leaders, developers, attorneys, and public officials. Reviews staff deliverables prior to submission including memoranda for development review and mandatory referral cases, correspondence with local and state agencies, transportation policy and infrastructure recommendations for countywide and community planning master plans and studies, and public engagement materials for various projects, among others. Oversees Transportation Planning Section planning projects, including the preparation of the Countywide Master Plan of Transportation (MPOT 2035), transportation forecast modeling, various transportation action plans and mobility studies, and outside supported projects such as MWCOG Transportation & Land Use Connections projects and Maryland Bikeways projects. Serves as a source of expertise in deliberations of the Planning Board, County Executive, and County Council. Serves on, or delegates section staff to serve on, county and state committees. Serves as acting division chief when needed. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Proven ability to supervise, mentor, counsel, and develop staff. Knowledge and experience in transportation planning, including the incorporation and retrofitting of pedestrian, bicycle, and transit facilities in the built environment as well as measuring and determining transportation adequacy through a variety of metrics including level-of-service and vehicle-miles-traveled. Practical knowledge of travel forecast demand modeling and developing long-term transportation infrastructure and policy recommendations to advance an equitable and sustainable transportation system. Keen understanding of the development review process, including various types of development applications and their sequential approval process; zoning, subdivision, and other county code provisions as they relate to transportation and providing transportation facilities; and conformance with policy and facility recommendations from approved master plans.  Demonstrated ability to manage or facilitate complex, multi-year projects involving multiple stakeholders and a wide array of subject areas, sensitive political issues and challenges, and diverse communities. Strong communication skills and the ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including elected officials and agency officials at all levels of government, non-profit organizations, developers, civic groups, County residents, and others involved in planning, community and economic development. Demonstrated ability to effectively express thoughts, ideas, and messages to a diverse group of people in oral and written form. Public speaking skills and ability to write/edit emails, letters, and technical reports.  Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Planning, Geography, Architecture, Parks and Recreation, Transportation, Urban Design, Engineering, Environmental Science, Public Policy, Economics or any related field.  Six (6) years of progressively responsible professional level planning experience that includes supervisory or project leadership and coordination experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which together totals ten (10) years. Valid driver’s license (depending on area of assignment) in accordance with both State and Commission rules and regulations.  Driver’s license must be unencumbered by restrictions, revocations, suspensions, or points that could limit the employee’s ability to drive Commission vehicles or perform driving duties required by the position of assignment. Why Prince George’s Planning?   Amenities:  Telework opportunities (up to two telework days per week) Flexible schedules  Complimentary access to M-NCPPC gymnasiums throughout Prince George’s County  Free parking is available for employees  Professional development opportunities/Tuition assistance  Positions may qualify for federal student loan forgiveness assistance The M-NCPPC offers a competitive salary range of $81,932 to $145,022 ( salary is commensurate with education and experience ) at the Planning Supervisor level with excellent benefits including generous leave, extensive health coverage, deferred compensation plan, and employee pension plan.   The Prince George’s County Planning Department is currently located in historic Upper Marlboro, Maryland.  Person(s) hired for this position must provide proof of being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (with limited religious or medical exceptions).   The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of   race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor.   Thu, 09 Mar 2023 10:08:17 -0500 https://greenjobs.earthx.org/jobs/rss/17779551/blast-induced-brain-injury-research-intern-at-wrair https://greenjobs.earthx.org/jobs/rss/17779551/blast-induced-brain-injury-research-intern-at-wrair Silver Spring, Maryland, Walter Reed Army Institute of Research is the Department of Defense’s premier organization conducting basic and applied research to promote psychological resilience, neurological functioning, and operational readiness among Service Members. The goal is to reduce the mortality and morbidity resulting from mild to severe traumatic brain injuries (TBI) occurring in military-centric environments and across the spectrum of acute to chronic post-injury recovery periods. What will I be doing? As an ORISE participant, you will gain hands-on preclinical research experience while providing research assistance employing militarily-relevant rodent models of blast-induced brain injury (bTBI) to identify the neurobiological underpinnings of bTBI and to identify factors that shape vulnerabilities to bTBI and persistent sequelae. Participants will have the opportunity to be involved with the following research activites: assisting with biomechanical and biological mechanisms of blast injury as well as assisting with behavioral assessments designing, developing, and implementing the application of biological processes pre/post blast insults  applying electrocardiogram (EKG) electrodes and equipment  preparing biological samples for processing (tissue, blood, and saliva)  performing data entry, data analysis, and literature reviews submitting abstracts for poster presentations at national scientific conferences Why should I apply? Under the guidance of a mentor, you will gain hands-on experience to complement your education and support your academic and professional goals. Along the way, you will engage in activities and research in several areas. These include, but are not limited to: Exposing animals to blast using the advanced blast simulator Performing animal surgeries to induce controlled cortical impact in animal models Injecting therapeutic agents to animals for testing their efficacy against injuries to the brain and neurosensory systems after blast exposure Performing neurobehavioral, auditory and ocular functional assessments in animals Carrying out animal necropsy including transcardial perfusions Conducting biochemical, molecular and histopathological evaluations in animal specimens Analyzing data using statistical analysis software Where will I be located? Silver Spring, Maryland What is the anticipated start date? The Walter Reed Army Institute of Research is ready to make appointments immediately. Exact start dates will be determined at the time of selection and in coordination with the selected candidate. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis and internships or fellowships will be filled as qualified candidates are identified. What is the appointment length? This appointment is a twelve month research appointment, with the possibility to be renewed for additional research periods. Appointments may be extended depending on funding availability, project assignment, program rules, and availability of the participant.  What are the benefits? You will receive a stipend to be determined by Walter Reed Army Institute of Research. Stipends are typically based on a participant’s academic standing, discipline, experience, and research facility location. Other benefits may include the following: Health Insurance Supplement (Participants are eligible to purchase health insurance through ORISE) Relocation Allowance Training and Travel Allowance About WRAIR The  Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR)  aims to conduct biomedical research that is responsive to U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. Army requirements and delivers lifesaving products including knowledge, technology and medical material that sustain the combat effectiveness of the warfighter. WRAIR provides unique research capabilities and innovative medical solutions to a range of Force Health Protection and Readiness challenges currently facing U.S. Service Members, along with threats anticipated during future operations. These research opportuniities include ongoing efforts to identify and treat traumatic brain injury as well as to understand and mitigate the deleterious effects of repeated exposures to blast. For more information about the WRAIR, please visit www.wrair.army.mil. About ORISE This program, administered by Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) through its contract with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to manage the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE), was established through an interagency agreement between DOE and DoD. Participants do not enter into an employee/employer relationship with ORISE, ORAU, DoD or any other office or agency. Instead, you will be affiliated with ORISE for the administration of the appointment through the ORISE appointment letter and Terms of Appointment.  Proof of health insurance is required for participation in this program. Health insurance can be obtained through ORISE.  For more information, visit the  ORISE Research Participation Program at the U.S. Department of Defense . Qualifications The qualified candidate should have received a Bachelor's degree in a neuroscience, biology, or related discipline and commensurate research experience using animal and human subjects protocols. Degree must have been received within five years of the appointment start date. Highly competitive applicants will have education and/or experience in one or more of the following: Animal research or clinical protocols directly involving military blast exposure and assessment of associated effects Rodent models Field research, especially if connected to a military setting Statistical software packages (i.e. SAS, SPSS, GraphPad Prism) and/or with MATLAB, ePRIME, R Microsoft Office products (i.e. MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint) A completed and favorably adjudicated background investigation for the Department of Defense is an asset. Human subjects protection training will be required and basic life support (BLS) will be required.  Tue, 22 Nov 2022 16:31:05 -0500 https://greenjobs.earthx.org/jobs/rss/17779574/post-doctoral-biomedical-fellowship-at-the-walter-reed-army-institute-of-research https://greenjobs.earthx.org/jobs/rss/17779574/post-doctoral-biomedical-fellowship-at-the-walter-reed-army-institute-of-research Silver Spring, Maryland, The Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) delivers lifesaving products including knowledge, technology and medical material that sustain the combat effectiveness of the warfighter. WRAIR provides unique research capabilities and innovative medical solutions to a range of Force Health Protection and Readiness challenges currently facing U.S. Service Members and threats anticipated during future operations. These research opportunities include ongoing efforts to identify and treat traumatic brain injury as well as to understand and mitigate the harmful effects of repeated exposures to blast. What will I be doing? As an ORISE participant, you will collaboratively participate within a research team assessing the biomedical and biological mechanisms of blast injury using in vitro and in vivo models, as well as biological samples collected from human patients and volunteers. These studies are critical to the experimental development of injury criteria, which will form the basis for: Developing standardized guidelines and test methodologies to study the effectiveness of therapeutic agents. The utility of biofluid biomarkers in pre/post-blast animal models, human volunteers and victims of blast exposure. Why should I apply? Under the guidance of a mentor, you will gain hands-on experience to complement your education and support your academic and professional goals. Along the way, you will engage in activities and research in several areas, including the opportunity to perform neurobehavioral assessments and design, develop, interpret, analyze, and implement the application of biological processes pre/post-blast insults. Where will I be located? Silver Spring, Maryland What is the anticipated start date? The Walter Reed Army Institute of Research is ready to make appointments immediately. Exact start dates will be determined at the time of selection and in coordination with the selected candidate. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis and internships or fellowships will be filled as qualified candidates are identified. What is the appointment length? This appointment is a twelve month research appointment, with the possibility to be renewed for additional research periods. Appointments may be extended depending on funding availability, project assignment, program rules, and availability of the participant.  What are the benefits? You will receive a stipend to be determined by Walter Reed Army Institute of Research. Stipends are typically based on a participant’s academic standing, discipline, experience, and research facility location. Other benefits may include the following: Health Insurance Supplement (Participants are eligible to purchase health insurance through ORISE) Relocation Allowance Training and Travel Allowance About WRAIR The  Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR)  aims to conduct biomedical research that is responsive to U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. Army requirements. WRAIR conducts basic science, applied science, and animal and human subjects research to deliver lifesaving products including knowledge, technology and medical material that sustain the combat effectiveness of the Warfighter. Areas of focus include tropical infectious diseases and HIV, medical care on the battlefield and post-traumatic stress disorders. For more information about the WRAIR, please visit www.wrair.army.mil. About ORISE This program, administered by Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) through its contract with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to manage the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE), was established through an interagency agreement between DOE and DoD. Participants do not enter into an employee/employer relationship with ORISE, ORAU, DoD or any other office or agency. Instead, you will be affiliated with ORISE for the administration of the appointment through the ORISE appointment letter and Terms of Appointment.  Proof of health insurance is required for participation in this program. Health insurance can be obtained through ORISE.  For more information, visit the  ORISE Research Participation Program at the U.S. Department of Defense . Qualifications The qualified candidate will have earned a Doctoral degree in biomedical sciences within the past five years from the appointment start date. Highly competitive candidates will have experience and/or skills in the following:  Hands-on experience with in vivo research. Injecting mice by oral, intraperitoneal, subcutaneous, and intravenous route. Western Blot; ELISA; PCR and RT-PCR; confocal microscopy; Immunufluorescence (IF) assay; genomic DNA/RNA extraction and quantification; agarose gel electrophoresis. Fluorescence spectrophotometer. Wed, 16 Nov 2022 10:42:55 -0500