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My organization is looking to hire a Stream Restoration Specialist for our Southern Appalachians program. This position will be focused on design and implementation of aquatic habitat projects such as road-stream crossing replacements, sediment reduction and stream channel restoration. The full job posting and information on how to apply can be found here.

ApplySouthern Appalachians Stream Restoration Specialist
Fully Remote • Asheville, NCDescription

This position requires education and experience in ecological and/or civil engineering.

Trout Unlimited is a national organization with 300,000 members and supporters organized into over 400 chapters and councils nationwide. These dedicated grassroots volunteers are matched by a respected staff of organizers, lawyers, policy experts, and scientists, who work out of more than 45 offices across the country.  Our mission is to bring together diverse interests to care for and recover rivers and streams, so our children can experience the joy of wild and native trout and salmon. 

Position Summary

 The Southern Appalachians Stream Restoration Specialist will be responsible for survey and design of aquatic habitat projects on and adjacent to National Forest Service lands in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Project types include, but are not limited to aquatic organism passage, sediment reduction, water quality improvement, stream channel restoration, habitat improvement and improved flood resiliency. Duties also include environmental compliance assistance, project management assistance and construction oversight. This position works in collaboration with Project Managers and reports to the Mid-Atlantic & Southern Appalachians Conservation Director. 

Ideally the candidate would be centrally-located in the region (near Asheville, NC). However, other locations within TU’s Southern Appalachians region (mountains of GA, NC, SC or TN) will be considered for the right candidate. Day trips and overnight travel to job sites is required.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assess or direct the assessment of project sites using various geomorphic and habitat survey techniques and standard surveyors’ equipment.
• Develop hydrologic and hydraulic models for basis of design.
• Develop base maps of existing conditions and proposed restoration design plans in AutoCAD for project construction.
• Prepare design plans, cost estimates, and specifications for aquatic habitat restoration projects.
• Assist with permitting and collection of pre-and post-construction data for monitoring of projects. 
• Provide construction oversight for project implementation.
• Implement multiple restoration projects simultaneously on and adjacent to National Forest land.
• This position is a non-supervisory position.

This is not an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. Requirements

• B.S. in geology, physical geography, fluvial geomorphology, hydrologic engineering, civil engineering, biological systems engineering or similar with applied experience is required.
• Experience with the development and applications of hydrologic and hydraulic computer models using HEC-RAS for state and federal permit requirements related to culvert replacements and in-stream habitat restoration. 
• Expertise in channel design, stream simulation design, large wood addition techniques,.
• Experience in construction document development using computer aided design software such as AutoCAD Civil3D.
• A working knowledge of sediment transport principles and general landform processes related to riverine systems.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of stakeholders including federal and state agencies, farmers, biologists, geologists, engineers, and other landowners.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Self-motivated with excellent time-management skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
• Ability and willingness to travel within the Southern Appalachians region. Valid driver’s license required.
• Passion for protecting and restoring trout populations and their watersheds.

Desired Qualifications

• P.E. or M.S. in fluvial geomorphology, geology, hydrologic engineering, civil engineering or biological systems engineering..
• Experience with ESRI GIS software and Rivermorph.
• Experience with project permitting, and supervision of multiphase stream restoration projects.

Work may at times be physically demanding. May require walking and maintaining balance on slippery surfaces and sloping, highly uneven stream banks, and in conditions of moderate streamflow; may require lifting, pulling, pushing, and carrying of field equipment over long distances. The position will also require day travel to remote areas.

Staff and leadership at TU understand that life outside of work is important to personal health, and we strive to create a healthy and family-friendly atmosphere. This is a full-time position with an anticipated salary range of $60,000 – $80,000, commensurate with experience, and includes a generous benefits package.

At TU, we value a diverse representation of staff, and we actively seek candidates for this position who come from communities that have been historically under-represented in conservation and those who have been most impacted by degraded rivers and streams. We are committed to building space for all people to participate in our work to care for trout and salmon and clean our shared waters.  We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome you to read more about TU’s equity practice and values.

How to Apply

Please upload a resume and cover letter using TU’s Paylocity application system linked below.Salary Description$60,000 – $80,000

Savannah River Ecology Laboratory is hiring two program managers – one for safety and one for research support (permits, archiving, IACUC, environmental compliance, reporting).

Program manager for research support:  https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/306774

Program manager for safety:  https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/306772

Dr. Zhiwu (Drew) Wang’s lab in Virginia Tech is recruiting three Ph.D. students to begin in Fall 2023 for the three projects described below.  Detailed information about application submission can be seen at https://aeesp.org/jobs/3015

1.Characterization of variability in MSW streams to identify critical material attributes for fuel production

A PhD or a MS student will be supported by this DOE project to understand the characteristics critical to turning low-cost, abundant municipal solid waste (MSW) into conversion-ready feedstocks for producing biofuels through gasification and solid-state anaerobic digestion (SS-AD) as targeted thermal and biological conversion technologies. Since this is a joint project among seven organizations, the candidate working on this DOE project will have the opportunity to learn collaborative skills between universities, national labs, and industrial partners. Candidates with experience in solid waste management are especially encouraged.

2.Pilot-scale bioplastic product fermentation and manufacturing from food wastes

A PhD will be supported by this USDA-funded project to convert a variety of food wastes to Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) which will be furthered processed into commercial grade bioplastic products such as flexible wrapping films or hard plastic containers that can not only be readily biodegradable in engineered systems but also in natural environments such as backyard composting or in the ocean. Candidates with experience in up-scaled biological processing and real-world research are especially welcomed.

3.Partial denitrification anammox technology for mainstream wastewater nitrogen removal

A Ph.D. or a M.S. student will be supported by this industrial project. The study will be performed in the Northern Virginia campus with the goal to achieve low energy and low carbon biological nitrogen removal from real municipal wastewater through a smart automatic controlling system. The success of this biotechnology would promote anammox technology into the full-scale application in mainstream wastewater treatment processes.

We are excited to announce our two new SCDNR-Conservation Districts Section Field Positions are currently open for application! These positions will directly serve Conservation Districts (one in the upstate and one in the low state). While the positions will be on the road quite a bit, their physical office location will be at 5 Geology Road in Columbia. The application period closes on January 17 at 5pm.

Link to job announcement: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sc/jobs/3856951/program-coordinator-ii-multiple-positions-available

Description
EPA Office/Lab and Location: A research opportunity is currently available at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Office of Research and Development (ORD), Center for Environmental Solutions and Emergency Response (CESER), Land Remediation and Technology Division (LRTD) located in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Research Project: This research project will develop new data and information on the effectiveness of different technologies and approaches for removing PFAS from the environment and managing PFAS and PFAS-containing materials. This information will inform decisions on drinking water and wastewater treatment, contaminated site cleanup and remediation, air emission controls, and end-of-life materials management. This information will also ensure that particular treatment and waste management technologies and approaches do not themselves lead to additional PFAS exposures, particularly in overburdened communities where treatment and waste management facilities are often located. EPA will continue efforts to develop approaches for characterizing PFAS in source waters, at contaminated sites, and near PFAS production and treatment/disposal facilities. This research effort will continue to evaluate and develop technologies for drinking water and wastewater treatment, contaminated site remediation, air emission controls, and destruction and disposal of PFAS-containing materials and waste streams. These efforts include conducting laboratory- and pilot-scale studies, which will inform the design of full-scale field studies done in partnership with facilities and states to evaluate real-world applications of different PFAS removal technologies and management approaches.

Learning Objectives: The research participant will be collaborating with scientific staff in CESER and potentially scientists from other EPA Labs, Centers or Offices, in training opportunities related to the evaluation of PFAS treatment technologies.
Under the guidance of a mentor, research activities may include:
• Learning new innovative technologies for PFAS remediation
• Operating, sampling, and data analysis of bench scale experiments related to PFAS treatment studies
• Preparing samples for analysis, including preparing and developing a Quality assurance project plan
• Participating in the operation of analytical instrumentation for PFAS analysis
• Contributing to developing outputs, including presentations and technical manuscripts

Mentor(s): The mentor for this opportunity is Mohamed Ibrahim (Ibrahim.mohamed@epa.gov). If you have questions about the nature of the research, please contact the mentor(s).

Anticipated Appointment Start Date: ASAP. All start dates are flexible and vary depending on numerous factors. Click here for detailed information about start dates.

Appointment Length: The appointment will initially be for one year and may be renewed up to three or four additional years upon EPA recommendation and subject to availability of funding.

Level of Participation: The appointment is full-time.

Participant Stipend: The participant will receive a monthly stipend commensurate with educational level and experience. Click here for detailed information about full-time stipends.
EPA Security Clearance: Completion of a successful background investigation by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is required for an applicant to be on-boarded at EPA.

ORISE Information: This program, administered by 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 EPA. Participants do not become employees of EPA, DOE or the program administrator, and there are no employment-related benefits. Proof of health insurance is required for participation in this program. Health insurance can be obtained through ORISE.

Questions: Please see the FAQ section of our website. After reading, if you have additional questions about the application process, please email ORISE.EPA.ORD@orau.org and include the reference code for this opportunity.

Qualifications: The qualified candidate should have received a doctoral degree in one of the relevant fields or be currently pursuing the degree with completion by the appointment start date. Degree must have been received within the past five years.

Preferred skills:
• Experience with PFAS analysis using analytical instruments such as LC-MS-MS and experience in PFAS remediation as applied to environmental matrix
• Familiarity with literature search tools and strategies
• Laboratory research experience in sample collection, statistical analyses, and a general knowledge of good laboratory practices
Eligibility Requirements
Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Only
Degree: Doctoral Degree
Discipline(s):
• Engineering
• Environmental and Marine Sciences
• Other Physical Sciences
Veteran Status: Veterans Preference, degree received within the last 120 month(s)

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

Outreach and Education Programs

University of Georgia’s Savannah River Ecology Laboratory

The University of Georgia’s Savannah River Ecology Laboratory (SREL) invites applications for a non-tenure track, fiscal-year (12-month) position as Assistant Director for Outreach and Education Programs.  The successful applicant will be located at the SREL in Aiken, S.C. and will report to the Director of the SREL. This position will be 0.70 EFT in administration and 0.30 EFT in outreach.

Administrative Responsibilities:  The successful candidate will serve as an Assistant Director for Outreach and Education Programs for the SREL and will support the SREL Director in a variety of administrative duties, including: Oversight of SREL’s science-based outreach and public relations program, including supervision of staff, budget development, creation and evaluation of content, coordination of programmatic activities with UGA, state, and/or federal guidelines, and strategic planning; Coordination of SREL’s undergraduate experiential learning and graduate research programs, including supervision of support staff, budget development, facilitation of faculty led education programs, engagement of collaborating universities, federal, and/or state partners, and strategic planning; Provision of administrative oversight to ensure compliance of all SREL outreach and education programs with all applicable university, federal, and/or state requirements.  This position also is expected to engage in significant interaction with colleagues and students across the scientific disciplines represented at SREL, UGA and the broader academic community

Outreach Responsibilities:  This position assists as needed with development and delivery of SREL outreach and public relations content to the general public, including oversight and validation of outreach materials developed for public audiences, participation in the SREL portion of the Savannah River Site Public Tour Program and large outreach events. Professional service to groups such as state and federal agencies, non-governmental organizations, professional societies, and the public also is expected.

Qualifications:  Applicants must have a BS degree (MS preferred) in an appropriate field (ecological or environmental sciences) and three years of experience in administration of outreach and/or education programs or similar activities. Applicant must have graduated from an accredited college or university with major course work in any area of Ecology, Environmental Sciences, or similar disciplines and have considerable background in coordination of outreach, education, or extension programs. Previous evidence of supervisory duties required and experience with grant writing desired.  The candidate should have the ability to interact with colleagues and students from a diversity of disciplines related to the research programs conducted by the SSREL faculty, students, and staff.

Savannah River Ecology Laboratory: The successful candidate will be located at the SREL in Aiken, SC.  The SREL is a research unit of the University of Georgia located on the 300 mi² Savannah River Site, a Department of Energy facility near Aiken, SC. With a staff of over 190 faculty members, postdocs, research professionals, technicians, and graduate students, the laboratory pursues basic and applied research at multiple levels of ecological organization, from atoms to ecosystems. SREL also provides opportunities for graduate and undergraduate research training, and service to the community through environmental outreach. Throughout its 70+ year history SREL has strived to acquire and communicate knowledge that contributes to sound ecological stewardship.

Application: To ensure full consideration, candidates must submit a cover letter, resume or curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts of all college-level work, and contact information for three references. Review of complete applications will begin on July 10, 2022 and continue until the position is filled. Individuals considered for potential interviews will be required to submit official college transcripts and three reference letters. University policy requires all candidates to consent to a background investigation (www.hr.uga.edu). Finalists will be required to provide a signed consent form authorizing the University to conduct a background check. The background investigation will be conducted on a post offer/pre-employment basis. The starting date is negotiable but October 1, 2022 is anticipated. All applicants MUST apply online. No paper applications will be accepted. For further information on the position and to apply, please visit https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/search and search for Job Posting S08544P.  For further questions, please contact Dr. Olin E. Rhodes, Jr. (rhodes@srel.uga.edu), Chair, Assistant Director for Outreach and Education Search Committee, Savannah River Ecology Laboratory, Drawer E, Aiken, SC 29802.

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu). Please do not contact the department or search committee with such requests.

The USGS South Atlantic Water Science Center is looking for 2 experienced hydrologists (GS-9 or GS-11, term-limited) to join our team in Columbia, SC or Raleigh, NC. As a part of our team, you’ll propose and manage water-quality projects, write reports, and oversee water-quality monitoring. Qualified candidates will have experience with water-quality field methods, data analysis, GIS/geospatial skills, and presenting science to a variety of stakeholders. Strong writing and statistical modeling skills are also required. We have a growing portfolio of projects with federal, state, and local partners, and an innovative team of talented scientists.

The USGS serves our Nation and world by providing premier water-resources science aligned with society’s needs.  If you are passionate about science and public service and are up for a rewarding challenge, we want to hear from you!

Benefits:  Working for the U.S. Geological Survey offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; health, life, dental, vision, and long-term care insurance; flexible spending accounts; and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System.

Pay:  Varies by office location and grade. Please see job announcement.

The vacancy is open March 14-18.  If you apply, you will be considered for both positions.  You can apply at:  https://www.usajobs.gov/job/642311400

As a Hydrologist within the South Atlantic Water Science Center, some of your specific duties will include:

• Plans and performs hydrologic and water quality studies.
• Collects hydrologic, water-quality, hydrogeologic, and geospatial data.
• Analyzes and interprets data by using statistical and geospatial techniques and numerical models.
• Applies scientific and technical expertise to hydrologic and water-quality investigations.
• Communicates scientific information orally and in writing to both technical and technical personnel.
• Operates a government owned or leased vehicle as a incidental driver.

If you have questions about the position, please contact Mary Giorgino (giorgino@usgs.gov).

Here are a few tips so you don’t inadvertently disqualify yourself:

• IMPORTANT: Since this is a professional series position, there is a basic education requirement. This means that if you don’t have the required coursework, you will be disqualified from further consideration:
  Successful completion of a bachelor’s or higher degree in physical or natural science, or engineering that included at least 30 semester hours in any combination of courses in hydrology, the physical sciences, geophysics, chemistry, engineering science, soils, mathematics, aquatic biology, atmospheric science, meteorology, geology, oceanography, or the management or conservation of water resources. The course work must have included at least 6 semester hours in calculus (including both differential and integral calculus), and at least 6 semester hours in physics.
• You must submit unofficial transcripts from all schools where you completed the coursework required for this position. The transcripts are needed to confirm that you have completed the required coursework for the basic education requirement.
• Resumes should include a month and year, along with your relevant work experience underneath each period of employment.  Your resume should contain enough details about your work experience for us to determine whether you have the specialized experience or not.  If you have current or prior federal service, please list the grade levels in your resume.
• You MUST submit ALL required documentation prior to the announcement closing. All documents must be legible. Sometimes the documents submitted are hard to read, or the file is corrupted and we can’t access your documents. We CANNOT accept late documents.
• Please Note: The above information and much more can be found on the HELP section of the USAjobs site. It goes more into detail regarding the federal hiring process, proper resume format and more:   https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/

Are you interested in a paid summer position?

Westinghouse is currently looking for a student to work this summer!

Westinghouse is looking for assistance with their Sustainability and ESG program.   This job will focus on benchmarking with other companies, compiling site data into a database, making graphs, etc. The position offers flexible work hours and working from home or anywhere!   You will fly to Pittsburg to see Westinghouse headquarters, meet with staff and visit a few sites in Pennsylvania, and the site in Columbia, SC.

Learn more about Westinghouse Electric Corporation here:  https://westinghouse.com/

This is good summer opportunity and it will look great on your resume!! And it pays well!  If interested, please contact Hanneke Counts at johanneke.counts@westinghouse.com.

ImpulseRadar USA, Inc. (IRU) is a wholly owned subsidiary of ImpulseRadar AB Sweden.  The company is rapidly growing due to its technical edge in both 2D and 3D ground penetrating radar systems.  These systems are used in a broad spectrum of disciplines to obtain information from the underground or within structures. Preferred candidates have a technical 4-year degree in geosciences, engineering, or physical sciences or can demonstrate the ability to learn highly technical concepts.  Candidates must have excellent communication and writing skills as well as be able to travel and meet with customers on a routine basis.

Sales and Marketing Support Tasks

1. Attend trade shows and exhibitions as requested regionally, nationally, and internationally.
2. Market and sell products from web leads, direct cold calling, mining of databases, and follow up from trade shows and exhibitions.
3. Assist in any development, maintenance, and workflow for lead generation software CRM systems.
4. Provide innovative ideas for all social media and other media platforms to promote the company product line.
5. Assist in publication of articles, product press releases, or other media.
6. Provide training on IRU products as needed.
7. Support customers as needed potentially meeting in person to trouble shoot systems as needed shipping replacement/loaner equipment or any spare components.
8. Provide market intelligence regarding IRU GPR products position in the subsurface utility, geological, geotechnical engineering, and other application areas.
9. Provide information and ideas on improvements to IRU GPR products including hardware and software.

This is a full-time position. Benefits include health insurance, retirement plans and PTO.

Qualified candidates may email resumes to Katherine.wolf@impulseRadar.se or mail to:

Katherine Wolf

ImpulseRadar USA Inc.

4000 Faber Place Dr. Ste. 300

North Charleston, SC 29405 USA

AECOM is a global environmental consulting firm.  They have lab in Austin, Texas where they do a variety of bench-scale testing. They currently have an open position for a junior, full-time chemist.

View the Job Posting

For more information, please contact:

Francisco J. Barajas-Rodriguez, PhD, EIT (former EEES PhD student)
Engineer II, Process Technology Organization
AECOM
Francisco.barajas@aecom.com
M: +864-508-1343