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Education & Engagement Manager - Illinois Green Alliance

For more information please visit: https://illinoisgreenalliance.org/careers-internships/

Education & Engagement Manager

About Illinois Green Alliance

Illinois Green Alliance was founded over 20 years ago to combat climate change in Illinois by advancing healthy high-performance net-zero green buildings for all. Illinois Green provides education and training for building professionals, the public sector and community organizations on the latest trends and technology, advocacy to scale the impact of sustainability, and community service projects that ensure everyone benefits.

A key strategy to success is our education program that serves as the go-to resource for the region’s green building community: architects, engineers, contractors, policymakers, nonprofit leaders, energy consultants, and building owners and operators. Over 3,000 people annually attend our educational events and trainings about green technologies, advancements in building practices, policy trends, and project case studies.

In addition, we strive to inspire the next generation of green building professionals through our green school programs and resources. Over 75 schools and volunteer mentors have participated in the Illinois Green Schools Project to date.

Job Description

Illinois Green seeks an Education & Engagement Manager eager to work collaboratively to grow our education programs and projects, and to leverage our passionate membership base.

As the Education & Engagement Manager, you will assist in developing education program strategy and oversee staff with the implementation of new and existing of programs that seek to reduce energy use, and carbon emissions from the building sector. You will report to the Associate Director, and work closely with the Executive Director in this role.

Key responsibilities

· Oversee and implement education and programmatic strategy to support Illinois Green’s strategic plan goals

· Coordinate the development, planning and implementation of net zero education and outreach programs for building industry stakeholders in our region

· Oversee and provide strategic direction to the programs, outreach and resources associated with the Illinois Green Schools Project and Illinois Green Ribbon Schools Program.

· Foster programs and opportunities that engage Illinois Green members as volunteers to provide education, resources, technical assistance and support to building industry stakeholders

· Develop and manage relationships with partner organizations, community leaders and building industry stakeholders

· Work with partner organizations and community leaders to develop strategy and action plans to share building design, construction and operations best practices for every community in Illinois

· Administrative duties related to Illinois Green programs, events, committees and initiatives

· Will work with the Associate Director to develop and execute annual program plans that align with our mission and meet budget goals

Experience

· At least five years of experience in managing staff and working in the environment, green building and/or nonprofit sector

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to adapt to multiple audiences

· Basic knowledge of the green building industry in Illinois

· Has supervisory experience and is invested in supporting the growth of entry-level staff

Personal Skills

· Enjoys collaboration with partner organizations and takes joy in working on a team

· Is an empathetic, thoughtful candidate who actively seeks ways to empower others an help them succeed

· Has a strong commitment to making a difference and enthusiasm for Illinois Green’s mission

· Excels at thinking creatively to develop new program plans and strategies while being nimble and quick to adapt to new challenges and opportunities

· Is detail-oriented and can manage multiple projects at once, balancing competing goals and demands from staff, volunteers, and community partners

· Has strong interpersonal communication skills to effectively coordinate and build meaningful relationships with our diverse base of members, volunteers, business leaders, and community partners to achieve our goals

· Has the ability to gauge and navigate the educational needs of our audience by working collaboratively with our volunteers and members

Benefits and Compensation

The salary range for this position is $55,000 to $75,000. Offers will be made commensurate to experience. Benefits include:

· Up to 100% employee coverage for medical and dental

· 403b retirement benefits plan

· 10 vacation days in the first year, 10 paid holidays

· Office closure between Christmas and New Year

· Work from home flexibility and personal time accommodations

For more information please visit: https://illinoisgreenalliance.org/careers-internships/

Director, Urban Green Infrastructure Partnerships - Nature Conservancy - Arlington, VA

Director, Urban Green Infrastructure Partnerships
The Nature Conservancy
Arlington, VA
The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is the leading conservation organization working to make a positive impact around the world in more than 30 countries, all 50 United States, and your backyard. Founded in 1951, the mission of The Nature Conservancy is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends.One of our core values is our commitment to diversity. Therefore we are committed to a globally diverse and culturally competent workforce.

NatureVest is focused on deal generation, capital deployment and thought leadership in the environmental impact investing space.A collaborative effort between JPMorgan Chase and The Nature Conservancy, NatureVest brings together investors, conservation leaders, policymakers, and financing institutions to grow the field of environmental impact investing and enable more capital to be allocated to investing in nature.

With the goal of attracting $1 billion of private capital by 2020 for conservation projects that protect and restore the lands and waters upon which all life depends, NatureVest is focused on the following:

Developing transactions to deploy capital through investment products that offer both conservation impact and financial return
Organizing investors (institutional, private and philanthropic) who will participate in transactions and/or funds
Establishing the nexus of thought leadership for natural capital investment by: producing new research, targeted convenings, and an interactive resource for practitioners and stakeholders

For more information, please visit: http:www.naturevest.tnc.org

Position Summary:
The Director, Urban Green Infrastructure Partnerships will act as NatureVest's primary point of contact with municipalities and private developers looking to incorporate green infrastructure into their programs and will be responsible for ensuring investment objectives are incorporated into implementation. Reporting to Director of Product Development,this key position is a unique and exciting opportunity for an entrepreneurial leader who is knowledgeable and passionate about leveraging financial markets to drive environmental impact and urban sustainability through urban green infrastructure investments.

Responsibilities & Scope:

Working in collaboration with the Director of Product Development and the North America Urban Conservation Directors, engage U.S. municipalities through direct outreach to mayors' offices, utilities, and regulators to develop a pipeline of viable investment opportunities.
Work with the Director of Product Development to set strategic direction for municipal and regional priorities and investment criteria.
Work with Director of Product Development to evaluate and scope deals. Ensure preliminary conservation objectives are considered and incorporated into initial scope definition and assist with the development partner selection process.
Work closely with TNC's Global and North American Cities Programs, and interested TNC Chapters to train staff and their municipal constituents to support evaluation of how cities can leverage impact capital and NatureVest to identify potential opportunities for investable green infrastructure and stormwater management initiatives.
Establish working relationships with local and national enterprises, municipalities, and other NGOs to identify high-quality development partners, build sources of demand for green infrastructure investment, and establish partners in policy leadership and community engagement.
Maintain international profile by producing original thought leadership pieces through written articles, conference appearances, and video work on policy and investment best practices.
Significant US travel involved.

Desired Skills & Experience

The ideal candidate will have:

BA/BS degree and 12 years in municipal government or as a technical consultant to municipal government working on regulated water quality issues, sustainability-related initiatives, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience designing, implementing, and directing complex initiatives of strategic importance, including the management of budgets, the supervision of multidisciplinary professionals, and the coordination of the work of partners.
Experience in partnership development (partners, community, government, etc.), working effectively with a broad array of stakeholders with divergent needs.
Experience with current trends and practices in stormwater policy, regulation, and green infrastructure implementation.
Successful experience facilitating complex negotiations with municipal, state, and/or federal governments, and/or private business.

Preferred Skills/Experience:

Master's in Urban Planning, Public Policy, Public Administration or Business Administration, or other advanced degree with significant course work in policy, planning and public administration is preferred.
Sense of urgency, with the ability to manage multiple work streams on time and on budget while meeting or exceeding goals.
Demonstrated success as an inspirational leader who has successfully motivated staff and partners to achieve and sustain excellence.
Demonstrated leadership and visionary qualities and ability to work effectively with and through others in a decentralized and geographically dispersed organization.
Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural experience appreciated.
Exceptional interpersonal and oral and written communication skills.

How to apply:

For more information and to apply, please visit www.nature.org/careers and search for job ID#43991 in the keyword search. Deadline to apply is 11:59 PM EST3/24/16.The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply

Architectural Fellow at Hudson River Housing, Enterprise Rose Architectural Fellowship - Poughkeepsie, NY

Architectural Fellow at Hudson River Housing

Enterprise Rose Architectural Fellowship

Professional Area:

Architecture

Community Development and Redevelopment

Economic Planning and Development

Housing

Participation and Empowerment

Real Estate Development

Urban Design

Planning and Policy Analyst, Openlands - Chicago

The Planning and Policy Analyst coordinates planning and policy projects that strategically

promote the protection of land and water in our region while also connecting people

to nature. The position involves conducting research, advocacy, implementation, and

community outreach to advance our policy agenda.

The Planning and Policy Analyst integrates planning efforts to facilitate interdisciplinary

work across Openlands’ urban, suburban, and rural focus areas. He/she identifies

opportunities to create strategic and systemic impact and on the ground projects for the

protection, enhancement, and expansion of open space.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage projects from scope development through on the ground implementation and

team coordination

• Research open space planning initiatives on the regional, state, and national level;

identify issues and trends; propose opportunities to implement model demonstration

projects to protect land and water

• Conduct research and analysis of policy positions and planning projects (including

designing research projects, data collection, and literature reviews; analysis of

legislation, statutes, zoning ordinances, comprehensive plans, etc.)

• Draft / write policy reports, white papers, and briefing documents

• Create planning documents or graphic displays for specific projects

• Coordinate and write internal and external communications around policy and planning

• Conduct community and educational outreach on issue campaigns and projects

by engaging key stakeholders including community members, elected officials,

government agency staff, business leaders, and funders

• Represent Openlands on various conservation and planning agency working groups,

advisory committees, and various coalitions

• Assist in writing grant proposals and reports

• Plan and facilitate meetings

• Supervise part time interns on policy and planning projects

• Speak at public forums and conferences

• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in public policy, urban planning, political science, environmental

science, sustainability, or a related field: Master’s degree preferred

• At least 3 years experience working in the conservation, planning, sustainability, or

public policy arena

• Understanding of issues involved in land preservation, natural resource protection, and

governmental and public policy processes

• Experience in project management and team coordination

• Excellent communication skills, including both writing and public speaking

• Exceptional organizational, research, and analytical skills

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Salary range is market competitive. Benefits include health, life, and disability coverage,

a 403(b) retirement plan, paid holidays, and vacation time.

Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter including why your skills and

experience would complement this position to jobs@openlands.org. Openlands is an equal

opportunity employer.

Founded in 1963, Openlands is one of the nation’s oldest and most successful metropolitan

conservation organizations, having helped secure, protect, and provide public access

to more than 55,000 acres of land for parks, forest preserves, wildlife refuges, land

and water greenway corridors, and urban gardens. For more information, please visit

www.openlands.org.

Social Scientist, U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service - Washington, D.C.

Job Title:Social Scientist

Department:Department Of Agriculture

Agency:Forest Service

Job Announcement Number:14-5106-8446DP-TC

SALARY RANGE:	$124,995.00 to $157,100.00 / Per Year
OPEN PERIOD:	Tuesday, April 08, 2014 to Thursday, April 24, 2014
SERIES & GRADE:	GS-0101-15
POSITION INFORMATION:	Full-Time - Permanent
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 15
DUTY LOCATIONS:	1 vacancy in the following location: Washington DC, DC View Map
WHO MAY APPLY:	US Citizens and Nationals; no prior Federal experience is required.
SECURITY CLEARANCE:	Other
SUPERVISORY STATUS:	Yes

JOB SUMMARY:

A career with the Forest Service will challenge you to manage and care for more than 193 million acres of our nation's most magnificent lands, conduct research through a network of forest and range experiment stations and the Forest Products Laboratory, and provide assistance to State and private forestry agencies.

It's an awesome responsibility - but the rewards are as limitless as the views.

This position is being concurrently announced under Merit Promotion Announcement Number 14-5106-8446G-TC. Current or former Federal employees may apply to both announcements, but should be sure to apply to the Merit Promotion Announcement in order to avoid losing consideration since different referral criteria apply to each type of announcement. Disabled veterans, candidates with 3 or more years of active duty military service, and candidates eligible for special hiring authorities may apply to the Merit Promotion Announcement if they meet the criteria outlined in the announcement and submit supporting documentation.

This position serves as the National Program Leader for Social Science on a headquarters staff within the Office of the Deputy Chief for Research in the Forest Service's national headquarters in Washington, DC.

For additional information about the duties of this position, please contact Carl Lucero at 703-405-3823 or by email at carlflucero@fs.fed.us.

TRAVEL REQUIRED

Occasional Travel
Occasional travel to different locations.

RELOCATION AUTHORIZED

KEY REQUIREMENTS

US Citizenship is required.
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
A 1-year probationary period is required.

DUTIES:

The position exercises the full range of leadership responsibilities for the social science program, which is national in scope and possesses considerable scientific or technical complexity, requiring an individual with extended training, experience, and unusual attainments in a professional, scientific, or technical field in the social sciences. The incumbent is responsible for strategic national program development and planning for the social science program, including: assessing the adequacy of existing activities for the entire assigned program; identifying emerging issues and problems; anticipating the need for additional knowledge; coordinating program activities within and across the Forest Service mission areas; building support for the program with clients inside and outside the Forest Service; formulating and justifying program budget requests; tracking program performance and reviewing accomplishments of field units; responding to inquiries about the program’s budget and performance from agency budget officials, line officers, and clients; and analyzing workforce capacity, organizational needs, and staffing trends for the program.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

You must possess the Basic Requirements identified below to be considered eligible for all positions at the GS-05 grade level and above. Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education.

GS-0101:

-- Degree: behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position.

-- Combination of education and experience that provided knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.

-- Four years of appropriate experience that provided knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.

In addition to the Basic Requirements, your application or resume must clearly show that you possess the specialized experience requirements. Specialized experience is defined as experience that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled and has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.

This position requires at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level. Specialized experience is defined as experience developing policies, strategies, and plans for a social science program area and as a nationally recognized expert and consultant, served as an authoritative advisor to public policy in an area of social science. Formulated and implemented a programmatic plan for research addressing analytic needs and issues for a major organization, emphasizing science quality and integrity of research; with strategies that resulted in obtainment of targeted results.

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html. All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly.

Foreign Education: Education completed outside of the United States must be deemed equivalent to that gained in conventional/accredited U.S. education programs to be acceptable for Federal employment. Applicants must provide documentation with their application that the education was evaluated by a U.S. organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials, commonly called a credential evaluation service. For further information on the evaluation of foreign education, refer to the U.S. Department of Education's website at http://www.ed.gov.

To receive consideration for this position, you must meet all qualification requirements as of the closing date of the announcement.

REQUIREMENTS:

May be subject to satisfactory completion of one year probationary or trial period.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

You will be evaluated in accordance with the category rating procedure as defined in the USDA Demonstration Project Plan. Applicants who meet the basic minimum qualification requirements established for the position will be placed in the Eligible category. Eligible applicants will be further evaluated against criteria for placement in the Quality category. This evaluation is based on the level of your experience, education, and/or training as determined by your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire. Applicants with veterans’ preference are listed ahead of applicants who do not have veterans’ preference within each category.
To view the application form, visit: https://fs.usda.ntis.gov/cp/?event=jobs.previewApplication&jobid=08a2a30f-d328-429f-a4cf-a30600e31baf

BENEFITS:

You can review our benefits at:http://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/healthcare/enrollment/new-federal-employee-enrollment/

The Federal Government offers a comprehensive benefits package. Explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees at: http://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/healthcare/enrollment/new-federal-employee-enrollment/

OTHER INFORMATION:

Relocation expenses are not authorized.

This is not a bargaining unit designated position.

Government housing is not available.

Forest Service affiliated daycare facilities are available.

This position is eligible for situational telework.

A one-year probationary period is required.

This agency offers alternative and flexible work schedules.

Career Transition Assistance Plan(CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): If you are claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, provide proof of eligibility. CTAP/ICTAP eligibles must meet the agency's definition for a quality candidate to be considered. Information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/ctap/index.asp.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION AND FINGERPRINT CHECK: Selection and retention in this position is contingent on a successfully adjudicated FBI National Criminal History Check (fingerprint check) and a background investigation.

CONFIDENTIAL FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE REPORT: If selected, you will be required to submit Form OGE-450 within 30 days of your initial appointment date, and annually thereafter. Selectee is subject to financial Disclosure Requirements in accordance with 5 CFR, Part 2635, Sub part E regarding business or personal transactions with applicants, borrowers, or business contacts who have or who are seeking business with this Agency. Selectee must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance. If selected you will be subject to a National Agency Check and Inquiry (NACI) and a credit report.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin.
The following instructions outline our application process.

You must complete this application process and submit all required documents electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement.
We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday - Friday). Applying online is highly encouraged. If applying online poses a hardship, please contact our office during business hours well before the closing date for an alternate method. All hardship application packages with supporting documents must be submitted no later than noon on the closing date of the announcement in order to be entered into the system prior to its closing.
This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis; contact us if you are requesting this.

Step 1: Create a USAJOBS account (if you do not have one) at www.usajobs.gov. It is recommended that as part of your profile you set up automatic email notification to be informed when the status of your application changes. If you choose not to set up this automatic notification, then you will have to log into your USAJOBS account to check on the status of your application.

Step 2: Create a resume with USAJOBS or upload a resume into your USAJOBS account. Customize your resume to ensure it documents duties and accomplishments you have gained that are directly related to this position in order to verify that qualifications are met. Your resume must support your responses to the online questionnaire (you may preview the online questionnaire by clicking on the link at the end of the How You Will Be Evaluated section of the job announcement).

Step 3: Click "Apply Online" and follow the prompts to complete the Occupational Questionnaire and attach any additional documents that may be required.
You can update your application or documents anytime while the announcement is open. Log into your USAJOBS account and click on "Application Status." Click on the position title, and then select "Update Application” to continue.
NOTE: Verify that uploaded documents from USAJOBs transfer into the Agency's staffing system. Once in the Agency's staffing system you will have the opportunity to upload additional documents. Uploaded resumes must be less than 3MB and in one of the following document formats: GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, RTF, PDF, or Word (DOC or DOCX).

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

You must submit a complete Application Package, prior to 11:59, ET, on the closing date of this announcement. The following documents must be submitted for your application package to be considered complete. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents are received within the required timeframes. Our office cannot be responsible for incompatible software, illegible fax transmissions, delays in the mail service, system failure or downtime, etc. Failure to submit required, legible documents may result in loss of consideration.

Resume that includes the following information: 1) job information for which you are applying; 2) personal information; 3) education; 4) work experience including the work schedule and hours worked per week as well as dates of employment; and title, series and grade if applicable; 5) supervisors phone number and e-mail address for each work period listed and whether or not we may contact them for reference checks; and, 6) other qualifications.
College Transcripts if education is required for meeting basic qualifications and/or you are substituting education for specialized experience and/or if you are using education to meet the criteria for the quality category. An unofficial copy is sufficient with the application; however, if selected, an official college transcript will be required prior to entering on duty.
DD-214 (Member 4 Copy) if claiming Veterans’ Preference. Veterans claiming 10 point preference must also submit a VA Letter and an SF-15 Application for 10-point Veteran Preference. Current Active Duty members must submit a certification of expected discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions dated within the last 120 days.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

HRM Contact Center
Phone: 877-372-7248, option 2
Fax: 866-339-1634
Email: fsjobs@fs.fed.us

Agency Information:
USDA Forest Service
Do not mail in applications, see instructions under the How to Apply tab.
Albuquerque, NM,
87109
United States
Fax: 866-339-1634

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

If you set up your USAJOBS account to send automatic email notifications, you will receive an acknowledgement email that the submission of your online Occupational Questionnaire and resume was successful, if you were referred to the selecting official for consideration, and if you were selected or not selected. If you choose not to set up automatic email notifications, you must check your USAJOBS account for the latest status of your application. Your application may be reviewed to verify that you meet the qualifications and eligibility requirements for the position prior to issuing lists to a selecting official. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted. Normally, a final job offer to the selected candidate is made within 30-60 days after the issuance of the certificate