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									<link>https://greenjobs.earthx.org/jobs/rss/18356218/transportation-planner-v-active-transportation-section-chief</link>
								
								<title>Transportation Planner V - Active Transportation Section Chief | Fairfax County Governmet</title>								
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								<description>Fairfax, Virginia,  Since 1977, the Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) has served the Fairfax County community by enhancing mobility, safety, and the quality of life of residents, businesses, and visitors through planning, coordinating, funding, implementing, and sustaining a multimodal transportation system. FCDOT seeks a motivated, highly qualified, and public service-oriented Transportation Planner V to join the Capital Projects and Traffic Engineering Division. Serving as the Active Transportation Section Chief, this position is primarily responsible for coordinating and managing policy, planning, engineering, and operations expertise related to pedestrian, bicycle, and shared micromobility policies, capital projects, and programs. This position combines personnel management, analysis, project and vendor management, stakeholder engagement, and policy development. Responsibilities include managing and expanding existing active transportation-supporting infrastructure, working with external groups (municipalities, advocates, developers) to improve Active Transportation planning, projects, and programs, and coordinating policies and practices to support the department&#8217;s mission. In a dynamic and quickly evolving environment, this position will provide a challenging and rewarding experience for an individual invested in achieving the county&#8217;s ambitious active transportation goals. Responsibilities include: 
 
 Managing a professional team and completing assignments related to: 
 Managing planning studies, providing policy and technical expertise, and developing recommendations to meet the county&#8217;s active transportation goals. 
 Developing and reviewing intersection, roadway, and other multimodal transportation facility design plans, feasibility studies, and environmental impact assessments. 
 Identifying the need, location, and scope of new pedestrian, bicycle, trail, and shared micromobility facilities and equipment. 
 Managing programs for shared micromobility devices such as bicycles and scooters. 
 Defining and negotiating scopes of work for contracted deliverables and services, ensuring accurate and high-quality work products and services. 
 Developing, monitoring, and managing active transportation capital project and program budgets, schedules, and operations, ensuring projects and services are delivered as required. 
 Developing standards and policies to support and encourage Active Transportation:
 
 Ensuring Fairfax County policies and standards are met across projects. 
 Developing policies, procedures, and partnerships to execute organizational priorities more efficiently. 
 
 
 Identifying, responding to, and resolving public concerns related to active transportation facilities and services. 
 Working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, including municipalities and other agencies, to support the deployment and ongoing management of active transportation and micromobility accommodations at Fairfax County and partner facilities:
 
 Answering related questions from members of the public, stakeholders, and coworkers. 
 Coordinating cross-functional teams and communicating with internal and external parties while meeting tight deadlines. 
 Collaborating across the organization to develop consensus and communicate decisions. 
 Answering related questions from elected officials, members of the public, stakeholders, and coworkers. 
 
 
 Preparing and sharing technical reports, status reports, meeting summaries, letters, official items for the Board of Supervisors consideration, and other documents, as required. 
 Preparing presentations for and serving as a subject matter expert at project-related public meetings, briefings for senior leadership and elected officials, and different audiences, as necessary to meet specific audience needs. 
 Attending other project-related meetings, both in-person and virtual, including occasional evenings and weekends. 
 Performing related duties and projects assigned. 
 
 Please click&#xa0; here &#xa0;for more information on the Fairfax County Department of Transportation. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following: (Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for &#8220;Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to&#8221;) Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor&#39;s degree in civil engineering, urban, regional or transportation planning, or a closely related field. Plus five years of progressively responsible transportation planning related &#xa0;experience. The years of experience should include at least three years in the specific area of assignment (for e.g., Transportation Planning, Site Analysis, the Fairfax Connector,et al).. CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED: Valid driver&#39;s license. NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer. All newly hired employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (two weeks after the last required dose) as a condition of employment or obtain approval of a medical or religious exemption&#xa0; prior to their start date . Proof of an exemption or vaccination status will be required during the pre-employment onboarding process. New employees who obtain an exemption from the vaccine mandate for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs may be subject to a weekly testing requirement. Vaccinated employees and employees with a medical or religious exemption will complete the attestation online on their first day of employment or shortly thereafter. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 
 
 Master&#8217;s degree and five years of experience in civil engineering or urban, regional, or transportation planning related to active transportation capital projects. 
 Knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Active Transportation facility design requirements. 
 Knowledge of and experience with budgeting, financial management, procurement, contract management, and reporting. 
 Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills, including coordinating multiple projects, prioritizing, and meeting established deadlines. 
 Strong written communication skills, including preparing presentations, technical memoranda, non-technical memoranda, letters, and other correspondence. 
 Strong oral communication skills and experience presenting to and providing subject matter expertise for and engaging with elected officials, staff, and the community. 
 Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships. 
 Demonstrated success as a supervisor, including coaching and training. 
 Desire to advance a collaborative and supportive culture. 
 
 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to input, access, and retrieve information from a computer. Ability to attend in-person and evening meetings throughout the County. Job is generally sedentary in nature; however, visual acuity is required to read data on computer monitor, incumbent must be able to operate keyboard driven equipment. Employee may be required to do some walking, standing, bending. Must communicate clearly verbally and in writing with others. Employee may require lifting up to 25 lbs. Ability to travel independently to make site visits and attend evening meetings. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations. SELECTION PROCEDURE: Panel interview and may include practical exercise. The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 39.8% of residents speak a language other than English at home ( Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others ) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity. Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or&#xa0; military &#xa0;status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce. &#xa0; &#xa0; Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. &#xa0;DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov &#xa0;EEO/AA/TTY.</description>
								<pubDate>Tue, 21 Mar 2023 12:02:49 -0400</pubDate>
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									<link>https://greenjobs.earthx.org/jobs/rss/18393440/r-d-program-manager-soli-organic</link>
								
								<title>R&#38;D PROGRAM MANAGER - SOLI ORGANIC | Soli Organic</title>								
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								<description>Harrisonburg, Virginia,  At Soli Organic, we want to change the way people access organic, sustainable, and affordable food by revolutionizing what nature does best: growing healthy, flavorful plants. We take what we know about the biology of growing the best produce, and then use technology to optimize nature&#8217;s processes. We do all of this in our proprietary, USDA-certified organic, soil-based, indoor system. For us, everything begins with soil; it is the foundational building blocks that enable us to provide an ecosystem in which plants can thrive.&#xa0; 
 Soli Organic is a leading CEA (Controlled Environment Agriculture) company in the US. As the company expands, R&#38;D continues to be a key engine for success. With various exciting projects running, the R&#38;D team is looking for a Program Manager to oversee status and help with managing program planning, interdependencies, milestones, prioritization, and team communications. This individual will have the opportunity to work on the cutting edge of agriculture and within a team of industry-leading scientists. In conjunction with the CSO, CTO, and R&#38;D senior team members, this person will also help to shape and build Soli Organic&#8217;s approach to R&#38;D program management. 
 The R&#38;D Program Manager is responsible for leading work both within and driven by R&#38;D. The role facilitates and documents plans, and drives communication across cross-functional R&#38;D stakeholders and teams. This means acting as an accountability and connection point between teams. This individual will manage key project plans, resources, timelines, and regular reporting. The selected employee will use a technical, science, and/or engineering background to understand the program stage requirements and manage pilot-to-scale processes and interdependencies, including helping to define and document budget, risks, specs, and facility readiness. Success demands excellent organization, communication, and a passion for science. 
 The R&#38;D Program Manager will report to Soli Organic Chief Science Officer 
 Specific Responsibilities: 
 
 Create R&#38;D and R&#38;D-driven program scopes and project plans, including timeline, milestones, interdependencies, and resources required 
 Regularly update project plans and communicate status to cross-functional teams 
 Encourage and drive clear project communications and expectations across the team 
 Prioritize team project work based on schedule, risk, resources, and payback 
 Plan, manage, track, and justify program funds as part of program planning, CapEx review, and program oversight 
 Participate in organization and operations, sometimes as &#8216;boots-on-the-ground,&#8217; in projects both within R&#38;D facilities and in site locations across the United States where R&#38;D projects or pilot-to-scale operations are occurring 
 Translate R&#38;D solutions into clear presentations of ROI 
 Communicate and manage milestones related to Soli Organic partnerships with industry and academia 
 Gather, standardize, and document R&#38;D work in support of continued scale, including plant recipes and growing specs 
 Work cross-functionally with facility and equipment teams to communicate R&#38;D specs and introduce checkpoints to engineering solutions and install process in large-scale facilities to ensure they meet initial R&#38;D requirements 
 Manage connection points with other teams and follow up on any loose ends in communication or project status 
 Manage process for R&#38;D vendor selection and management 
 Communicate and present schedule risk, and develop recovery plans in the event of a project slip 
 Identify creative ways to overcome obstacles 
 Drive accountability to deadlines and priorities, and help instill excellence in project management 
 Demonstrate emotional intelligence and people leadership skills in driving accountability and performance across teams, and contributing to a positive and motivating work environment 
 Look for efficiency in program plans and ways of working, and be bold in leading change if beneficial 
 Growth opportunity to directly manage some members of the R&#38;D team 
 Act as a leader across indirect reporting relationships and cross-functional teams 
 Visit and work from R&#38;D sites around the country as needed and likely around 25% of the time 
 Required Skills/Abilities: 
 
 Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
 Able to leverage project management knowledge and approaches across waterfall, agile and lean 
 Previous experience in Science or Engineering company 
 Problem-solver and creative thinker 
 Continuous improvement mindset 
 Collaboration-first mindset and team player 
 Impeccable attention to detail 
 Ability to work in Microsoft Office suite, and in project management software 
 Knowledge of Controlled Environment Agriculture &#8216;CEA&#8217; preferred 
 Management experience, including more than 2 direct reports preferred 
 Experience leading cross-functional teams preferred 
 Experience within fast-growth or start-up company preferred 
 
 Education and Experience: 
 
 BS or MS degree from an accredited college/university 
 A degree in science or engineering preferred 
 At least three years of experience within R&#38;D Program Management or a similar role preferred 
 
 Location: 
 &#xb7; Hybrid remote (25% in person) with travel to different CEA locations. 
 &#xb7; Soli Headquarters in Harrisonburg Virginia; locations nationwide.</description>
								<pubDate>Fri, 31 Mar 2023 12:59:40 -0400</pubDate>
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									<link>https://greenjobs.earthx.org/jobs/rss/18385490/synthetic-biologist</link>
								
								<title>Synthetic Biologist | Booz Allen Hamilton</title>								
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								<description>Arlington, Virginia,  Support federal health research and development&#xa0;(R&#38;D) organizations as a Technical Science, Engineering, and Technology Adviser for programs in synthetic biology. Apply scientific subject matter and health market knowledge to help conceptualize, create, and execute advanced government-funded research and development programs to accelerate better health outcomes for everyone. Characterize the state of a technical field, including identifying state-of-the-art technologies and promising new approaches. Perform analyses to recommend ambitious technology performance and cost targets that are on the cutting-edge of what might be achievable. Identify key technical experts across academia, industry, and national labs, perform technical outreach, and facilitate the formation of new multi-disciplinary technical communities. Review highly technical proposals and support negotiations of selected projects, including advising on project plans and technical milestones for complex R&#38;D projects. Perform direct and periodic technical oversight of the project portfolio, from set-up to close-out and assist the client with managing projects to achieve clear and compelling outcomes.&#xa0; Basic&#xa0;Qualifications:&#xa0; 
 
 
 5+ years of experience with authoring technical papers, reports, or program plans for technical and non-technical audiences on research in synthetic biology as applied to health technologies 
 
 
 5+ years of experience with postdoctoral, academic, or industry roles in synthetic biology as applied to health technologies 
 
 
 Ability to ask insightful questions that challenge traditional thinking&#xa0; 
 
 
 Ability to obtain a security clearance 
 
 
 Doctorate degree in Biology 
 
 
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 Additional&#xa0;Qualifications:&#xa0; 
 
 
 Experience with health technology development or analyzing a diverse set of health technologies&#xa0; 
 
 
 Experience with commercializing health technologies, including multi-cancer early detection technologies, conducting clinical trials, and navigating the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry&#xa0; 
 
 
 Experience with conducting research and development, including synthetic biomarkers for cancer detection&#xa0; 
 
 
 Experience in a consulting environment&#xa0; 
 
 
 Ability to develop and convey meaningful insights, significant contributions, and recommendations to address complex client issues 
 
 
 Ability to learn, grow, and develop new skill sets 
 
 
 Possession of excellent data gathering, analytical, problem-solving, and client service skills&#xa0; 
 
 
 Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills 
 
 
 Possession of creativity and resourcefulness skills 
 
 
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 Clearance: 
 Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. 
 Compensation 
 At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen&#8217;s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page. 
 &#xa0; 
 Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual&#8217;s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $93,300.00 to $212,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen&#8217;s total compensation package for employees. 
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 Work Model Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely. 
 
 If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you&#8217;ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility. 
 If this position is listed as onsite, you&#8217;ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role. 
 
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 EEO Commitment 
 We&#8217;re an equal employment&#xa0; opportunity/affirmative &#xa0;action employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change &#8211; no matter their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.</description>
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									<link>https://greenjobs.earthx.org/jobs/rss/18384938/senior-engineer-iii-stormwater-specialist</link>
								
								<title>Senior Engineer III - Stormwater Specialist | Fairfax County Government</title>								
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								<description>Fairfax, Virginia,  Fairfax County boasts a top-notch school system, safe neighborhoods, thousands of acres of parkland, and bustling town centers. County government sits at the heart of this dynamic community of almost 1.2 million residents and seeks employees eager to bring their energy, enthusiasm and skills to serve Fairfax residents and to shape the county&#39;s future. Land Development Services (LDS) is the steward of the county&#39;s land development and building construction codes and regulations, and its staff members embrace their essential role as &quot;first preventers.&quot; Every day, through careful review, permitting and inspection of site and building construction, our staff protect the health, safety, welfare, and environment for those who live in, work in, and visit Fairfax County. Our department also serves as the gateway to much of the county&#39;s economic development, reviewing over 30,000 building and site plan submissions, issuing nearly 70,000 building permits, and conducting over 220,000 building and site inspections each year. If you would like to join a creative, collaborative, innovative team doing meaningful work, then LDS is the place for you. Under the supervision of the branch chief, Site Development and Inspections Division (SDID), serves as Stormwater Specialist for review of the stormwater design for complex development applications. Further duties include: 
 
 Responsible for advanced level review and approval of various applications to ensure compliance with state and local codes, regulations and policies and good engineering practice related to Resource Protection Area (RPA), Floodplain regulations drainage and stormwater management. 
 Provides timely resolution of design and construction issues in collaboration with others. 
 Provides expert opinion on stormwater management-related matters (including floodplain and RPA).&#xa0; 
 Collaborates with other agencies. 
 Coordinates with site inspectors during plan review and construction. 
 Researches and prepares special engineering studies and reports pertaining to stormwater management facilities and code amendments. 
 Reviews, comments, and proposes stormwater-related amendments to codes, ordinances, and the PFM. 
 Prepares and presents complex reports to the Board of Supervisors, Planning Commission and various authorities and committees. 
 
 Note : Multiple positions may be hired from this announcement.&#xa0; MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following: &#xa0; (Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for &#8220;Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to&#8221;) Graduation from a four-year college or university accredited by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technologies with a bachelor&#39;s degree in the appropriate engineering or architectural field; Plus Four years of progressively responsible professional experience in the appropriate engineering field.&#xa0; CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED: 
 
 Driver&#39;s License (Required)&#xa0; 
 Professional Engineer - PE or Registered Architect - RA&#xa0; 
 DEQ Stormwater Management Plan Reviewer certification - completion of first required training class within 12 months of hire and certification required within 12 months of date of completion of first required class. 
 
 NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer. All newly hired employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (two weeks after the last required dose) as a condition of employment or obtain approval of a medical or religious exemption&#xa0; prior to their start date . Proof of an exemption or vaccination status will be required during the pre-employment onboarding process. New employees who obtain an exemption from the vaccine mandate for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs may be subject to a weekly testing requirement. Vaccinated employees and employees with a medical or religious exemption will complete the attestation online on their first day of employment or shortly thereafter. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 
 
 Strong knowledge of land development processes, stormwater regulations and construction techniques used in site development particularly in Northern Virginia. 
 Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects involving RPA and floodplain, solution-oriented and decisive. 
 Five or more years of progressively responsible professional experience in the civil engineering field, particularly having to do with Stormwater Management. 
 Five or more years of full-time experience and knowledge in the local government regulatory environment. 
 
 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to operate keyboard driven equipment.&#xa0;Ability to be mobile in order to visit inspection sites, to include traversing through rough and uneven terrain. All duties are performed with or without reasonable&#xa0;accommodations. SELECTION PROCEDURE: Panel interview and may include practical exercise. The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 39.8% of residents speak a language other than English at home ( Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others ) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity. Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or&#xa0; military &#xa0;status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce. &#xa0; &#xa0; Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. &#xa0;DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov &#xa0;EEO/AA/TTY.</description>
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									<link>https://greenjobs.earthx.org/jobs/rss/18382041/active-transportation-planner-transportation-planner-ii</link>
								
								<title>Active Transportation Planner (Transportation Planner II) | Fairfax County Government</title>								
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								<description>Fairfax, Virginia,  Since 1977, the Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) has served the Fairfax County community by enhancing mobility, safety, and the quality of life of residents, businesses, and visitors through planning, coordinating, funding, implementing, and sustaining a multimodal transportation system. FCDOT is seeking a motivated, highly qualified, and public service-oriented person to join the Capital Projects and Traffic Engineering Division. Serving as Active Transportation Planner, this position is primarily responsible for supporting the development, design, review and management of a diverse range of active transportation projects, plans, feasibility studies and programs, and addressing the needs of pedestrians, bicyclists, bikeshare users, scooter riders, transit riders, and people with disabilities. This position will also foster collaborative working relationships with local and regional stakeholders to advance bicycle and pedestrian transportation planning and implementation of projects in Fairfax County. Responsibilities include: 
 
 Developing scoping documents and reviewing designs for multimodal transportation projects including signalized and unsignalized intersection improvements, crosswalk improvements, shared-use paths, sidewalks, cycletracks/separated bike lanes, and signage/striping improvements 
 Preparing technical reports, conceptual design sketches, maps, tables/databases, correspondence, board items, meeting summaries, presentation materials, policy reviews/recommendations, and other materials for decision-making and presentation purposes 
 Supporting community outreach, including development of educational and encouragement materials and activities regarding active transportation 
 Attending community meetings and off-site meetings to present and discuss projects and promote active transportation 
 Providing staff support for the Trails, Sidewalks and Bikeways Committee 
 Conducting field visits to evaluate existing transportation conditions 
 Reviewing, summarizing, and investigating pedestrian and bicycle research, data, new technologies, and legal/legislative matters 
 Responding to citizen requests and concerns related to active transportation 
 Developing and reviewing Requests for Proposals (RFPs), scopes of work, project deliverables, budgets, and schedules, and administers consultant contracts for planning studies, feasibility studies and conceptual project designs 
 Researching funding opportunities for bicycle and pedestrian transportation projects and programs through local, state, and federal grants and participating in the development of grant proposals 
 Performing other duties as assigned 
 
 The position may be underfilled as a Transportation Planner I (Grade S-22); the underfill requirements are stated below in the Employment Standards section. For more information on the Fairfax County Department of Transportation, please click&#xa0; here &#xa0;. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following: (Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for &quot;Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to&quot;) Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor&#39;s degree in civil engineering, urban, regional or transportation planning, or a closely related field; plus two years of professional experience in civil engineering, urban, regional or transportation planning, or a closely related field. UNDERFILL REQUIREMENTS: This position may be underfilled as a &#xa0;Transportation Planner I &#xa0;(Grade S-22; $56,957.47 - $94,929.54 Annually). The employment standards for the Transportation Planner I are: &#xa0; Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following: &#xa0;&#xa0; (Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for &quot;Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to&quot;) &#xa0;Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor&#39;s degree in civil engineering, urban, regional or transportation planning, or a closely related field. Underfill candidates must be able to meet the minimum qualifications of the Transportation Planner II within two years of the job announcement&#39;s closing date by 04/14/2025. Applicants hired at the Transportation Planner I level will be non-competitively promoted to the Transportation II level upon successful completion of an underfill agreement. CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED: A valid motor vehicle driver&#39;s license. NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and a driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer. All newly hired employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (two weeks after the last required dose) as a condition of employment or obtain approval of a medical or religious exemption prior to their start date. Proof of an exemption or vaccination status will be required during the pre-employment onboarding process. New employees who obtain an exemption from the vaccine mandate for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs may be subject to a weekly testing requirement. Vaccinated employees and employees with a medical or religious exemption will complete the attestation online on their first day of employment or shortly thereafter. This position will be required to attend project-related meetings and workshops, both in-person and virtual, including occasional evenings and weekends. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 
 
 Bachelor&#8217;s degree and three years of experience in civil engineering, or urban, regional or transportation planning related to active transportation capital projects 
 Knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and active transportation facility design requirements 
 Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills, including ability to coordinate multiple projects, prioritize, and meet established deadlines 
 Strong written communication skills, including ability to prepare presentations, technical memoranda, non-technical memoranda, letters, and other correspondence 
 Strong oral communication skills, as well as experience presenting to and providing subject matter expertise for and engaging with elected officials, staff, and the community 
 Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships 
 
 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to stand, stoop, bend, stretch, walk, climb, sit, kneel, crouch, reach, crawl, lift and handle materials with manual dexterity. &#xa0;Ability to lift up to 25 pounds. &#xa0;Ability to input, access, and retrieve information from a computer. Visual acuity to review detailed drawings, plans and documents. &#xa0;Ability to operate keyboard driven equipment. &#xa0;Ability to operate a motor vehicle. &#xa0;Ability to ride a bicycle. &#xa0;All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations. SELECTION PREOCEDURE: Panel interview and may include exercise. The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 39.8% of residents speak a language other than English at home ( Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others ) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity. Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce. &#xa0; Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314.&#xa0; DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov &#xa0; EEO/AA/TTY.</description>
								<pubDate>Tue, 28 Mar 2023 13:24:29 -0400</pubDate>
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									<link>https://greenjobs.earthx.org/jobs/rss/18381867/multimodal-transportation-planner-transportation-planner-ii</link>
								
								<title>Multimodal Transportation Planner (Transportation Planner II) | Fairfax County Government</title>								
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								<description>Fairfax, Virginia,  Since 1977, the Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) has served the Fairfax County community by enhancing mobility, safety, and the quality of life of residents, businesses, and visitors through planning, coordinating, funding, implementing, and sustaining a multimodal transportation system. FCDOT is seeking a highly motivated, qualified, and public service-oriented transportation professional to work across multiple disciplines in the transportation planning field. The position is in the Transportation Planning Section of FCDOT, which serves as the long-range transportation planning team for Comprehensive Plan interpretations and amendments, multimodal corridor studies, and coordination and planning at the local, regional, and state levels. The selected candidate will work closely with public agencies, private interests, elected officials, local and regional stakeholders, and residents of the county to ensure appropriate and context sensitive plans are in place for the long-term growth and well-being of the county. Responsibilities include: 
 
 Assisting with long-range transportation planning, transportation impact analyses and studies at the Comprehensive Plan level, and small-area and site-specific plans in coordination with county plans and policies 
 Participating in area-, corridor- and facility-level transportation feasibility studies 
 Evaluating impacts of proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan 
 Reviewing analyses and reports generated by consultants and other agencies 
 Preparing professional summaries, analyses, and reports 
 Assisting in preparing briefings for senior leadership and other audiences, as required to meet specific audience needs 
 Preparing for, participating in, and conducting public outreach for community meetings, advisory groups, and technical work committees 
 Assisting in preparing official items for Board of Supervisors&#8217; consideration, and other written materials as required to successfully complete projects or assignments 
 Arranging, coordinating, and attending project-related meetings and workshops, both in-person and virtual, including occasional evenings and weekends 
 Assisting with other administrative tasks or projects, as needed, to support the Transportation Planning Section team and program operations 
 Working independently, setting individual priorities, managing time effectively, and applying consistent sound judgement 
 Performing other duties as assigned 
 
 Note: &#xa0;This position will be required to attend occasional evening and weekend meetings and events. For more information on the Fairfax County Department of Transportation, please click&#xa0; here . MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following: (Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for &quot;Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to&quot;) Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor&#39;s degree in civil engineering, urban, regional or transportation planning, or a closely related field; plus two years of professional experience in civil engineering, urban, regional or transportation planning, or a closely related field. CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED: A valid motor vehicle driver&#39;s license. NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and a driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer. All newly hired employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (two weeks after the last required dose) as a condition of employment or obtain approval of a medical or religious exemption prior to their start date. Proof of an exemption or vaccination status will be required during the pre-employment onboarding process. New employees who obtain an exemption from the vaccine mandate for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs may be subject to a weekly testing requirement. Vaccinated employees and employees with a medical or religious exemption will complete the attestation online on their first day of employment or shortly thereafter. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 
 
 Strong background in land use and transportation planning 
 Familiarity with multimodal planning, bicycle and pedestrian planning, context sensitive solutions, complete streets, and vehicle traffic operations 
 Experience in preparing long-range transportation plans, bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure and levels of comfort and service, evaluating transportation impacts of land use proposals, using GIS, and trip generation and travel demand forecasting 
 Excellent oral and written communication skills, experience preparing and giving presentations, and implementing community outreach 
 Ability to coordinate and complete multiple assignments within established priorities 
 Strong analytical skills 
 Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships 
 Desire to advance a collaborative and supportive culture 
 
 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Job is generally sedentary in nature, however, occasional field work is required. &#xa0;Employee may be required to do some walking, standing, bending, and carrying of items under 25 pounds in weight. &#xa0;Occasional field work is required. &#xa0;All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations. SELECTION PROCEDURE: Panel interview and may include a written exercise. The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 39.8% of residents speak a language other than English at home ( Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others ) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity. Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce. &#xa0; Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314.&#xa0; DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov &#xa0; EEO/AA/TTY.</description>
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								<title>Director/Manger of Development Engineering | East Point Energy</title>								
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								<description>Charlottesville, Virginia,  Job Description | Director/Manager of Development Engineering 
 About Us 
 East Point Energy is a development firm focused on the origination, construction, and operation&#xa0;of energy storage projects. Our team is currently developing gigawatts of energy storage projects throughout the country, helping to transform the grid into a renewable, resilient, and affordable system for generations to come. East Point is a wholly owned subsidiary of Equinor, a broad international energy company committed to long-term value creation in a low-carbon future. 
 East Point&#8217;s nimble team is comprised of hard-working, strategic problem solvers who are passionate about sustainability. We are technology and contractor agnostic, allowing us to find the best solution for each project. The firm&#8217;s executive team founded East Point in 2018, bringing decades of combined energy development experience and over 1.8 gigawatts of solar, wind, and energy storage projects currently in operation across the United States. Success for East Point is measured by delivering affordable energy storage solutions that benefit the grid, communities, and our environment. 
 East Point is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it&#8217;s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for a job unless they feel they are fully qualified in every way. We also know that sometimes the best candidates do not check every box. If you are interested in learning more, we would love to hear from you. 
 Title: Director/Manager of Development Engineering  
 The Director/Manager of Development Engineering is responsible for leading activities related to the development of energy storage projects and leading and managing a team of Development Engineers. This is a hybrid role, which includes both the Development Engineer role and managing and leading a team of development engineers. Further, the role will include creating and managing process and jumping into the details of a project to help solve development issues &#8211; mastering the player/coach role. The position requires experience managing process and teams and someone who leads by example by being a team player, a creative problem solver, passionate about the environment, and demonstrating a strong work ethic. This role reports directly to the VP of Project Development. The level of the role (Director or Manager) will depend on the qualification and experience of the candidate. 
 Roles &#38; Responsibilities: 
 
 Lead a team of Development Engineers, overseeing the development process, especially as it relates to environmental diligence, engineering &#38; design, interconnection, permitting, and technical risk assessment of projects 
 Facilitate in solving project issues related to:
 
 Constraints maps, site plans, and layouts (kmz, SketchUp, and CAD) 
 Interconnection application and study process 
 Outside engineering (civil and electrical), environmental consultants and contractors; including bidding, contracting, and reviewing and assessing deliverables 
 Environmental, engineering, design, permitting, and technology 
 Maintaining relationships with key equipment vendors and contractors 
 Current and future battery technologies (e.g. Li-ion, solid-state, flow, etc.) 
 Project plans with schedules and budgets 
 Attending local government public hearings for discretionary permitting 
 
 
 Manage the growth and training of the team of Development Engineers 
 Coordinate with the VP of Project Development to lead the growth of the project pipelines, assisting in problem solving across the various aspects of project development 
 Support Business Development team to diligence project acquisition opportunities, facilitating quality, inorganic growth of the project pipeline 
 Coordinate with EPC and Asset Management teams to ensure smooth transitions from one phase of a project to another, capturing lessons learned and implementing necessary improvements to the development process 
 Coordinate with the Business Development team to create and manage the financial project models 
 Coordinate with the Development and Policy teams to help monitor and participate in regulatory and legislative policy initiatives 
 Continuously represent the company&#8217;s capabilities and image including, but not limited to, participation in conferences and trade shows 
 Oversee employee productivity, building a highly inclusive culture, and ensuring team members thrive and organizational outcomes are met 
 
 &#xa0; Education/Qualifications/Skills: 
 
 4-year university degree, BS or BA 
 Graduate degree in engineering or business is a plus 
 3+ years of experience in renewable energy or energy storage development required 
 Proficiency with Microsoft products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, etc.) 
 Excellent written, verbal and non-verbal communication; able to communicate to audiences with varying degrees of technical understanding 
 Strong negotiation and presentation skills 
 Experience leading and managing a team 
 Financial analysis and budgeting skills, formal project management training and skills or policy analysis experience 
 Development risk identification and assessment 
 Proficiency with Microsoft products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, etc.) 
 Experience using Salesforce, Mission Control (or similar project management software), and/or GIS a plus 
 Must be able to walk over undeveloped land unassisted, travel unassisted and sit at a computer for long periods of time 
 Safe driving record, valid driver&#8217;s license 
 
 Characteristics of an Ideal Candidate: 
 
 Passion for energy development and the environment 
 Creative problem-solving ability and solutions-oriented mindset 
 Self-starter with a desire to succeed and a focus on creating value 
 Team player and leader, proactive attitude 
 Organized, attention to detail 
 Comfortable with a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment 
 Ability to make informed decisions quickly and a bias for action 
 Integrity and accountability 
 
 Travel &#38; Time Commitment: 
 
 Approximately 30% of time will be on the road; will vary based on status of projects 
 Travel includes independent site visits and landowner meetings 
 This is a full-time, exempt salaried position. Standard office hours are from 8:30 AM &#8211; 5:30 PM EST. The demands of projects may require work outside of these times.&#xa0; 
 
 Benefits: 
 
 Health, Dental, &#38; Vision Insurance 
 
 
 Short-Term &#38; Long-Term Disability Coverage 
 Life Insurance 
 401(k) &#38; Employer Match 
 Parental Leave 
 Paid Time Off 
 Sick Leave 
 Holidays 
 Education, Parking, and Gym Membership Stipends 
 
 Location: 
 East Point Energy office in Charlottesville, VA 
 This job description is not inclusive of all requirements of the position. Employees will perform any other duties as may be required by their manager.</description>
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								<title>Director of Computational Genomics | Center for Public Health Genomics, University of Virginia</title>								
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								<description>Charlottesville, Virginia,  The University of Virginia  Comprehensive Cancer Center  (UVACCC) and  Center for Public Health Genomics  (CPHG) seek a computational biologist to serve as  Director of Computational Genomics  (tenured or tenure-eligible Associate Professor or Professor) in the UVACCC. 
 We are seeking candidates with a Ph.D. and/or M.D. in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Genetics, Genomics, or a related field. Preferred candidates will have established themselves as a leader in cancer genomics commensurate with career stage as an Associate or Full Professor with a highly collaborative and extramurally funded research program. The candidate will join the leadership of the Cancer Center and oversee cancer genomics research and direct precision medicine initiatives in the UVACCC. We seek to recruit faculty from diverse backgrounds and faculty who value diversity. 
 Candidates are expected to have a nationally-recognized, outstanding, highly collaborative, and extramurally-funded research program commensurate with their career stage that addresses contemporary problems in basic and translational cancer biology through computational genomics research. The successful candidate will be responsible for facilitating collaborations within Departments and Centers in the  UVA SOM  ??and between groups across UVA (School of Data Science, Department of Computer Science, Department of Biomedical Engineering, etc.). It is expected that the person will serve as an interface between clinical genomics and research efforts, as well as supporting the educational missions of the UVACCC and CPHG. Support will include an attractive start-up package, state-of-the-art computational laboratory space, and resources to expand the genomics infrastructure at UVA and recruit additional tenure-track faculty in cancer genomics. 
 The UVACCC is a matrix cancer center that brings together 162 Members from 27 Departments in the Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Engineering, Education and Human Development, Data Science, and in the College of Arts and Sciences. Through faculty recruitment and robust infrastructure development, the UVACC has continued to build on its exceptional basic science foundations, greatly enhanced its ability to accelerate clinical and translational cancer focused research, and built a robust population science program. The UVACC has four Programs: Cancer Biology (CBIO), Molecular Genetics and Epigenetics (GEN), Cancer Therapeutics (CRX), and Cancer Control and Population Health (CPH). The mission of the UVACC is to reduce the burden of cancer for the patients of today, through skilled, integrated, and compassionate care and to eliminate the threat of cancer for the patients of tomorrow, through research and education in an environment that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion. Because it is a matrix cancer center that is fully integrated within a leading public university, the UVACC has a special opportunity and responsibility to bring a diverse universe of new knowledge and technology into cancer research and care for the people in its catchment area. 
 The CPHG was established in January 2007 and is currently home to 15 resident faculty and over 50 affiliated faculty. The CPHG is an area of excellence in human genetics and genomics research at the University of Virginia. Our core mission is focused on advancing personalized medicine through the use of genetic and genomic discovery to inform the prediction, prevention, and treatment of disease. CPHG labs use cutting-edge computational and experimental approaches to investigate the basis of a wide-range of disease areas, including cancer and health disparities. Critical to the mission of the CPHG is training the next generation of genome scientists by providing state-of-the-art research, translational, and learning experiences. 
 Minimum Requirements: 
 Education: Ph.D. or terminal degree 
 Experience: Three years 
 TO APPLY 
 Please apply through  Workday , and search for R0037814. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching &#39;Find Jobs&#39;. Complete an application online with the following documents: 
 
 CV/Resume 
 Cover letter that includes information about why you are interested in this role and how you have demonstrated a commitment to diversity and inclusion in prior roles or experiences 
 Statement of research interest (two pages or less) 
 
 Upload all materials into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration. 
 For additional information about the position please contact: Dr. Thomas P. Loughran, Jr. (TL7CS@hscmail.mcc.virginia.edu), Director of the UVACC, or Dr. Charles R. Farber (crf2s@virginia.edu), Director of the CPHG. 
 For questions about the application process please contact Jeremy Brofft, Senior Academic Recruiter,  xmf9ad@virginia.edu . 
 This position will remain open until filled. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. A completed pre-employment health screen is required for this position prior to employment. 
 The University of Virginia assists UVA faculty spouses and partners seeking employment in the Charlottesville area. To learn more about these services, please see  https://dualcareer.virginia.edu/ . 
 For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community please see  http://www.virginia.edu/life/charlottesville  and  https://embarkcva.com/ . 
 COVID Vaccination Requirement and Guidelines 
 Please visit&#xa0;the&#xa0; UVA COVID-19 Job Requirements and Guidelines &#xa0;webpage&#xa0;prior to applying for current information regarding vaccination requirements?and?guidelines for employment at UVA. 
 The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician&#8217;s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library,   are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff.&#xa0; We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person&#39;s perspectives and lived experiences.&#xa0; We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information. 
 About Us 
 The University of Virginia is an iconic public institution of higher education, boasting nationally ranked schools and programs, diverse and distinguished faculty, a major academic medical center, and proud history as a renowned research university. 
 In January of 1819, the Commonwealth of Virginia&#8217;s General Assembly chartered what would become the University of Virginia. Entering our third century, the University has served Virginia, the nation, and the world by: educating responsible citizen-leaders; advancing, preserving, and disseminating knowledge; and providing world-class patient care. These responsibilities are enduring and continue to inspire our efforts. 
 The UVA Health System is renowned for providing outstanding patient care, educating tomorrow&#39;s health care leaders, and discovering new and better ways to treat diseases. The UVA Medical Center and Physicians Group, School of Medicine, and School of Nursing are recognized for their excellence in patient care, education, and research. 
 At UVA, we offer a rich collection of benefits, which have long been recognized and valued for their comprehensiveness and competitiveness in the market. In addition to a robust array of traditional benefits such as health care, time off, and retirement, UVA offers an array of other benefits and services to support&#xa0;faculty, staff, and UVA Health team members with their personal and family needs. 
 We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity for&#xa0; all persons &#xa0;and welcome diversity in all forms. For more information on the University of Virginia and the surrounding area, visit our  Why UVA  and  Why Charlottesville  webpages. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education: Ph.D. or terminal degree. Experience: Three years 
 Preferred Qualifications: 
 Candidates with a Ph.D. and/or M.D. in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Genetics, Genomics, or a related field and have established themselves as a leader in cancer genomics commensurate with career stage as an Associate or Full Professor with a highly collaborative and extramurally funded research program. The candidate will join the leadership of the Cancer Center and oversee cancer genomics research and direct precision medicine initiatives in the UVACCC. We seek to recruit faculty from diverse backgrounds and faculty who value diversity.</description>
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								<title>Vegetation Monitoring Crew Member - Shenandoah National Park | American Conservation Experience</title>								
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								<description>Luray, Virginia,  American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the National Park Service, is seeking  ONE Vegetation Monitoring Crew Member  to work alongside Shenandoah National Park staff collecting forest vegetation and rare plant monitoring data at sites throughout the park. 
 For more information about ACE, please visit:  www.usaconservation.org . 
 &#xa0; 
 Start Date:  May 15, 2023 (or May 22, 2023) 
 Estimated End Date:  September 15, 2023 (or 18 weeks after start date) 
 *An  18-week  commitment is required* 
 Location:  Shenandoah National Park Headquarters, Luray, Virginia 
 Shenandoah National Park contains 196,000 forested acres along the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains in northern Virginia. The Park&#39;s backcountry of steep rugged terrain contains 500 miles of trails, including 95 miles of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, and nearly 80,000 acres of federally designated wilderness. Skyline Drive, the famous scenic tour road through the Park, follows the ridge crest for 105 miles and connects to the Blue Ridge Parkway. 
 Nearly two million people visit the Park each year to enjoy views from the Skyline Drive, hike trails, rock climb, enjoy nature study, camp, or stay overnight in one of the Park&#39;s rustic lodges or backcountry cabins. The Park supports approximately 1,400 vascular plant species, numerous state-rare plant species, and a variety of forest community types. The mountain streams are inhabited by 40 species of fish, over 230 taxa of aquatic invertebrates. 
 For more information regarding Shenandoah National Park, or the National Park Service, please visit:  www.nps.gov/shen/ 
 &#xa0; 
 Position Overview:  The ACE member will participate as part of a crew to monitor forest vegetation using standard sampling techniques; assist with rare plant monitoring and protection activities; perform data entry and management tasks, particularly on rainy days; participate in meadow monitoring; receive training for plant identification, sampling methods, and field safety; and cross-train with other natural resource management operations. 
 Physical Demands:  An excellent level of physical fitness is required. The member must have the ability to carry a heavy 40-lb pack and carry longer equipment such as measuring poles in their hands while hiking on and off trails for several miles every day. The member must have the desire and ability to spend 10 or more hours per day outside away from bathrooms and the shelter of buildings in hot and humid weather. It is essential that they are able to hike in steep and rocky off trail terrain, and also have the ability to tolerate extended periods of standing, looking upward, bending, stooping and crawling. 
 &#xa0; 
 The member must also have a strong willingness to be exposed to the daily hazards of the field environment including heights and cliff edges, stormy weather, deep mud, stream crossings, thick tall thorny vegetation, disease carrying ticks, stinging insects, bears, snakes, and spiders. Ground nesting hornets are abundant in summer, and stings are common. The member will be required to wear a helmet, gaiters, and safety glasses throughout the summer in accordance with program safety policies. 
 &#xa0; 
 Educational and Training Opportunities:  This individual placement is meant to facilitate professional development and promotes exposure to land management agencies and networking with professionals. Training opportunities include plant identification; use of GPS equipment; off-trail field navigation; photo documentation; vegetation sampling methods; field safety, first aid / CPR. 
 The staff at Shenandoah National Park will also coordinate with the Member to set up educational cross-training days. Topics may include plant restoration, invasive plant control, fisheries, wildlife, trail work, interpretation, or student education. 
 Schedule:  Monday - Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. 
 &#xa0; 
 Position Benefits 
 Living Allowance:  The ACE Member is expected to contribute ~40 hours/week and will receive a living allowance of $275/week to offset the costs of food and incidental expenses, disbursed bi-weekly. 
 Reimbursable Relocation Allowance: &#xa0;ACE members will have access to up to $400 to be used for eligible relocation expenses. Further details regarding distribution of these funds will be provided during the interview process. 
 Housing:  ACE Members will be accommodated in housing provided by the park at no cost for the duration of the term. 
 Housing consists of several homes with double occupancy bedrooms. Housing will most likely be in Luray, VA or within 10 miles. If housing is located further than 10 miles from Luray, VA, a government vehicle is intended to be provided for transportation to and from the work site. If one is not available, there will be a travel allowance provided. Luray, VA is 5 miles from Park Headquarters and has all of the standard amenities (grocery stores, movie theater, shops, restaurants, library etc.). Laundry facilities are also available at park housing locations. 
 Cell phone reception is not always reliable. A personal vehicle is required for transportation related to personal needs (e.g., food shopping). The site is remote and there is no reliable public transportation. Members will have use of a government vehicle for work related travel. 
 &#xa0; 
 AmeriCorps Education Award Program:  This position may be eligible for a 675-hour AmeriCorps Education Award while serving under the EAP 2022/23 grant year program, valued up to $2,474.27 upon successful completion of a complete service term and 675 hours. 
 Loan Forbearance:  AmeriCorps Members may also be eligible for federal loan forbearance. Additional enrollment steps are required. 
 Provided Training/Orientation:  ACE members will receive position specific training and an orientation outlining ACE policies and procedures, clear guidance on prohibited activities, and networks for support. 
 Public Land Corps Hiring Authority:  Members serving under this agreement may be eligible for a federal hiring authority upon completion of their term of service. PLC projects also include specific eligibility requirements such as age and citizenship. Please contact ACE staff with questions about eligibility, or view general information online  here . Required: 
 
 Members must be US citizen or Permanent Resident, as required to comply with U.S. government contracts 
 Willing and able to represent ACE and the partner organization in a professional, positive, and enthusiastic manner. 
 Ability to be both self-directed/work alone, and be a positive, contributing member of a group. 
 A valid driver&#39;s license and an insurable driving record (documentation to be provided upon request). 
 Willing to undergo and must pass required three-part criminal history checks. 
 Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. 
 This position is physically demanding. The member must be physically able to walk long distances off-trail in mountainous terrain and serve outdoors for much of the day while carrying a 40lb backpack. 
 Must be willing to use chemical tick bite protection measures (Permanone) on clothing and gear. 
 A personal vehicle is required for transportation related to personal needs. 
 ACE Members must verify that they are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have requested and been granted a medical or religious exemption to vaccination by the time they start their term. 
 ACE Members will need to complete bi-weekly timesheets, beginning of term feedback forms, end of term evaluations and for longer terms, a mid-term evaluation. 
 Member may not participate in any prohibited activities as listed in the Member Service Agreement or as defined by AmeriCorps 
 To learn more about eligibility requirements, please visit our website  here . 
 
 Preferred: 
 
 Competitive applicants for this position can hold or be pursuing a minimum of a bachelor&#39;s degree and/or have relevant experience in subject areas such as ecology, biology, forestry, botany, environmental science, natural resource management or a related discipline. 
 Ability to focus well and withstand repetitive tasks such as counting and measuring plants. 
 Deep interest in botany, biology, and strong desire to learn and serve outdoors is critical 
 
 &#xa0; 
 Physical Demands, Work Environment and Working Conditions:  
 
 Physical Demands :  See &#39;Position Overview&#39; section above. 
 Vision Requirements:  Requires close, distance, peripheral and depth perception vision as well as the ability to focus. 
 Weight Lifted or Force Exerted : Frequently moves up to 40 pounds, ability to move up to 50 pounds. 
 Environmental:  See &#39;Position Overview&#39; section above. This individual will serve in outdoor and indoor conditions. Work environment conditions can change frequently, working under adverse weather conditions and in various climates. 
 Noise Environment : Moderate noise such as in a business office with equipment and light traffic. 
 Travel:  Ability to travel as a passenger in a vehicle driving on winding mountain roads without becoming ill. 
 
 Environmental Conditions/Hazards:  The ACE Member(s) may encounter environmental conditions/hazards including extreme heat or cold, rocky terrain, swamp or wetland conditions, biting insects, and potentially dangerous wildlife. The Member is expected to conduct duties in a safe and orderly manner so as not to endanger self, fellow staff/Members or resources. 
 Vehicle and Equipment Use/Safety: &#xa0;If a vehicle is required for the accomplishment of the duties, one will be provided by the NPS or ACE. Any tools required for the accomplishment of the duties will be provided by the NPS. Use of personal protective equipment (PPE), typically provided by the NPS, will be mandatory for any activity that requires it. Strict adherence to NPS and ACE equipment training, certification and safety protocols is required.</description>
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