The CDC’s Physical Activity and Health Branch is currently seeking applicants for an ORISE Fellow opportunity. This would be a great role for anyone interested in promoting physical activity through active transportation policy, systems, and community design and/or anyone pursuing the dual MPH/MCRP. The deadline to apply for this fellowship is August 30th. Please review and apply via the job announcement here: https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/CDC-NCCDPHP-DNPAO-2023-0179

This fellowship will provide training in the Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity’s (DNPAO) Priority Strategy in Physical Activity: Increasing Physical Activity Through Community Design (https://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/community-strategies/activity-friendly-routes-to-everyday-destinations.html). This strategy is focused on equitably increasing physical activity through the implementation of policies and activities to connect pedestrian, bicycle, or transit transportation networks (called activity-friendly routes) to everyday destinations, while being a team participant with a diverse group of public health professionals, including epidemiologists, behavioral scientists, and evaluation specialists. The selected participant will gain experience in research, evaluation, evidence synthesis, and translation for policy, systems, and environmental (PSE) strategies (e.g., active transportation plans, Complete Streets policies, comprehensive plans, demonstration projects, project funding criteria) related to equitably increasing physical activity through community design.

If you have additional questions about the nature of the work, please contact the position mentor, Heather Devlin (jji3@cdc.gov). If you have questions about the application process, after reviewing the program website, please email ORISE.CDC.NCCDPHP@orau.org and include the reference code for this opportunity.

The Environmental Finance Center (EFC) at the UNC works to enhance the ability of governments and other organizations to provide environmental programs and services in effective and financially sustainable ways. The EFC reaches local communities through interactive training and technical assistance. In addition, the EFC works with decision-makers to assess and improve environmental finance policies at a regional or state level. In support of our mission, the EFC is hiring an hourly research assistant to help conduct applied research on EFC projects. This position is intended to be a one-year position.

Tasks may include but are not limited to:

• Under the mentorship of a Project Director, conducting research or policy analysis on various topics related to environmental finance
• Contributing to case studies, reports, and/or blog posts for a non-academic audience of practitioners and decision-makers
• Participating in client interviews or stakeholder meetings
• Data compilation, analysis, and visualization. Focus is on data related to financial and institutional management of U.S. drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater utilities.
• Become familiar with water, wastewater, and stormwater utility terminology and correspond with colleagues who are subject matter experts

This position may be eligible for hybrid or remote work. Applications accepted on a rolling bases. Start date negotiable. The position is listed as temporary in the UNC system, but it is an ongoing position without a set end date.

EL Robinson Engineering (ELR) Position

Job Category- Planner/Engineer 1

This position will be assigned to ELR’s Planning and Environmental Division.

Job Overview- Observes and assists with the development of projects and/or planning studies for ELR clients including local, state, and federal agencies as well as private clients under the direction of junior or senior planner. Expertise required for data collection both through desktop reviews and field work. Some positions will require basic ArcGIS skills to prepare maps, conduct spatial and temporal data analysis including data collection, management, and visual information systems. Prepares maps, charts, tables of limited complexity. Familiarity with using PowerPoint to create presentations, basic word processing, report formatting, web content management, and survey design. Assist with taking meeting notes and generating meeting summaries. Performs routine office tasks in designated program areas, including data entry, file management, copying, answering telephone, and responding to e-mails. Develops and maintains automated tracking systems, hard copy files and records. Specific job skills, degrees and certifications will be identified based on the specific position requirements to meet planning and environmental project workload.

Educational Requirements- Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science, Planning, Engineering or related field or equivalent experience. Master’s degree applicants are welcome.

This position could be assigned any of the below type of work but expected to be proficient in all the areas listed above as the position will allow for on the job training.

National Environmental Policy Act and North Carolina Environmental Policy Act (NEPA-SEPA) procedures.

Ability to prepare environmental documents and technical studies per NEPA/SEPA guidelines for state and federal agencies.

Familiarity with travel demand modeling principles including socio-economic and land use forecasting.

Experience with ArcGIS is a plus- preparing maps, conducting spatial and temporal data analysis including data collection, management and visual information systems.

Familiarity with demographic data sources including census files, American Community Survey data, etc.

Familiarity with community impact assessment principles including social and economic analysis.

Assist with public involvement activities (meetings, mailings, media announcements, graphics, website management, etc.) and ensure compliance with agency public involvement requirements.

Familiarity with natural systems surveys and impact assessment (i.e. 401/404 permitting, wetland delineations, natural resource surveys, etc.)

Salary Range- $52,000 to $ 70,000

 

For more information, please contact.

Leigh Blackmon Lane

E.L. Robinson Engineering

National Director, Transportation Planning

llane@elrobinson.com

P: (919) 961-7148

Description
Applications may be reviewed on a rolling-basis and this posting could close before the deadline.
EPA Office/Lab and Location: A research training opportunity is currently available at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of Policy (OP)/National Center for Environmental Economics (NCEE), located at EPA Headquarters in Washington, DC.

Research Project: The social cost of greenhouse gases (SC-GHG) combines climate science and economics to put the effects of climate change into monetary terms to help EPA and the public understand the societal consequences of actions that would increase or decrease greenhouse gas emissions. There are still many important categories of climate impacts and associated damages that are not yet reflected in these estimates due to data and modeling limitations. The selectee will participate in research to improve our understanding of how the world-wide physical impacts of climate change manifest into economic measures in ways that can be incorporated into economic models used to estimate the SC-GHG.

The participant will be involved with NCEE economists on research projects that will improve methodologies to assess the benefits and costs of environmental policies that improve water and air quality. The projects will involve significant data analysis and coding. One component of the water quality project is an evaluation of affordability metrics for costs of drinking and wastewater that are passed on to customers through water bills. With guidance and direction from an NCEE economist, the participant will review the literature on proposed affordability metrics (including those for similar services, such as electricity), apply these metrics to existing data, and evaluate their performance. The participant will also contribute to the evaluation of the effect of changes in water bills on outcomes such as household and government finances. Finally, the participant will engage in a study of the effectiveness of compliance assurance (inspections and enforcement) in the context of water quality. This project will involve the use of large, administrative data sets.

Additionally, to improve its ability to evaluate the contributions of voluntary programs, NCEE has a project underway to pursue case studies that examine the potential role that voluntary programs have played in participant actions to improve environmental outcomes. One potential case study involves assessing, in the supermarket industry, refrigerant gas emissions that have high global-warming-potential and that may deplete the ozone.

Allocation of time across the different components of the project is flexible. The participant will also have the opportunity to participate in additional research projects that are mutually beneficial.

Learning Objectives: This research project will provide the participant the opportunity to gain skills to compile, link, manage, and analyze large environmental, economic, and administrative datasets to facilitate analysis of the costs, benefits, and other economic impacts of environmental policies. The participant will have the opportunity to gain experience applying strong quantitative and computer coding skills to analysis of environmental policies. The participant is also expected to gain skills in applying econometric techniques to analyze relationships between the economy and the environment utilizing Stata, R, and/or other statistical programming languages. This training opportunity will provide an early career economist or data analyst with knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to conduct policy-relevant evidence-based research through collaboration with PhD environmental economists.

Mentor(s): The mentor for this opportunity is Alex Marten (marten.alex@epa.gov). If you have questions about the nature of the research please contact the mentor(s).

Anticipated Appointment Start Date: Summer 2023. All start dates are flexible and vary depending on numerous factors.

Appointment Length: The appointment will initially be for one year and may be renewed up to three 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.

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 EPArpp@orau.org and include the reference code for this opportunity.

Qualifications
The qualified candidate should have received a bachelor’s degree in one of the relevant fields or be currently pursuing the degree and will reach completion by September 1, 2023. Degree must have been received within five years of the appointment start date.

Preferred skills:
Strong quantitative skills
Experience using data analytic software (e.g., STATA, Matlab, or R) for data management and analysis
Understanding of statistics and economics
Eligibility Requirements
Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Only
Degree: Bachelor’s Degree received within the last 60 months or anticipated to be received by 9/1/2023 11:59:00 PM.
Discipline(s):
Computer, Information, and Data Sciences
Engineering
Environmental and Marine Sciences
Life Health and Medical Sciences
Mathematics and Statistics
Other Non-S&E
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Veteran Status: Veterans Preference, degree received within the last 120 month(s).
Organization
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Reference Code
EPA-OP-NCEE-2023-03
How to Apply
Connect with ORISE…on the GO! Download the new ORISE GO mobile app in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store to help you stay engaged, connected, and informed during your ORISE experience and beyond!
A complete application consists of:
An application
Transcript(s) – For this opportunity, an unofficial transcript or copy of the student academic records printed by the applicant or by academic advisors from internal institution systems may be submitted. All transcripts must be in English or include an official English translation.
A current resume/CV, including academic history, employment history, relevant experiences, and publication list
Two educational or professional recommendations.
All documents must be in English or include an official English translation.
Application Deadline
5/1/2023 3:00:00 PM Eastern Time Zone

Term, Experience Level, Special Requirements:

The Department of State’s Office of Global Change is looking for an exceptional candidate to fill a contract position focused on international climate adaptation and resilience. The Office leads U.S. engagement in international negotiations under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and other relevant international meetings and bodies.We shape the development and implementation of climate change initiatives on energy, sustainable landscapes, and adaptation. Our work is demanding, intellectually challenging, involves substantial international travel, and is done in a fast-paced and high-profile environment.

Responsibilities:

•Assists with the climate adaptation and resilience portfolio including the President’s Emergency Plan for Adaptation & Resilience (PREPARE); bilateral and multilateral cooperation on climate adaptation and resilience; and,engagement related to USG disaster risk reduction equities.

•Provides support for certain aspects of the OES/EGC adaptation portfolio, including the U.S.-supported efforts to develop and implement national adaptation plansfunded international climate adaptation networksand advising OES/EGC officialson funding proposals for multilateral climate adaptation funds.

•Supports U.S. negotiations on adaptation and loss and damage at the UNFCCC and other international fora.•Assists with regional bilateral portfolios.

•Assist with coordination with other U.S. federal agencies on adaptation and resilience•Support the Department’s development and implementation of climate-related foreign assistance programs, including support for monitoring and evaluation of grants to achieve results in areas such as adaptation and climate-resilient development.

•Drafting reports and talking points related to climate change adaptationand reviewing adaptation-related technical documents prepared by UN bodies.

•Drafting of briefing memos, position papers, decision memoranda, talking points, meeting notes and summaries, correspondence, and other communications in support of senior USG climate negotiators on climate adaptation and resilience.

Qualifications:

•Three or more years of experience working on climate adaptation and resilience issues.

•Familiarity with planning processes for strengthening adaptation and resilience, particularly in developing country contexts.•Bachelor’s degree with coursework in environmental policy, economics, political science, and/or international relations.

•Ability to work under pressure with short deadlines. •Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to distill complicated technical and policy issues.
•Ability to determine priorities without frequent guidance and to quickly learn and navigate complex organizational structures.

•Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders, including policymakers, representatives of other governments, state and local officials, business executives, and non-governmental organization representatives.

•Ability to communicate clearly, succinctly, and persuasively and draft high-quality written materials in a large range of formats and under tight deadlines.

•Ability to learn quickly the complex organizational structure of the Office of Global Change and its relationships with the Office of the Special Presidential Envoy for Climate Change and other relevant Department offices and USG agencies.

•Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret-level security clearance and DoS badge.

•Must be a U.S. citizen.

This is a contract position roughly equivalent to a GS-11 or GS-12, depending on experience and qualifications. As such, there is no corresponding USAJobsannouncement.

Date:

Please email your resume and cover letter no later than April 28, 2023.

Duty Station: Washington, DC

Contact Information:Tim LattimerLattimerTP@state.gov.Timothy P. LattimerOffice of Global Change, Room 2480Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental & Scientific AffairsU.S. Department of State2201 C St. NWWashington, DC20520-0000

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The Stantec Community Development group is seeking a full-time Resilience Planner who will bring energy and creativity to Stantec’s growing resilience practice. Your work supporting development of forward-looking resilience plans and vulnerability assessments will compliment Stantec’s multi-disciplinary technical expertise in building communities that thrive in the wake of hazards, shocks, and stressors, including the impacts of a changing climate.

In this role, your strong understanding of comprehensive planning, land development regulations, and design guidelines will contribute to advancing community resilience, hazard mitigation, and climate adaptation. You will also support vulnerability assessments and stakeholder engagement to help communities understand, communicate, and reduce their current and future climate and hazard vulnerabilities. You will be responsible for supporting exceptional deliverables through project life cycles, achieving client satisfaction, and maintaining profitability for the projects we execute.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze data to support delivery of community resilience planning efforts including, but not limited to hazard mitigation planning, climate adaptation planning, risk assessments, disaster resilience and recovery, and urban/regional planning
• Assist with development of clear and compelling plans, reports, and other deliverables through creative and technical writing, document management, research, and assessment
• Develop graphics and maps to support narrative information
• Support public and stakeholder outreach and engagement efforts using a range of techniques to promote inclusive engagement (e.g., presentations, charettes, workshops, surveys, canvassing, etc.)
• Research and advise on community resilience planning best practices, standards, and guidance
• Interact with and develop excellent relations with clients and stakeholders
• Be an active member of the team and passionate about the mission of reducing the impacts of disasters and climate change

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Self-motivated and passionate about supporting communities in building resilience to climate change, economic disruptions, and natural and human-caused hazards.
• Excellent creative and technical writing skills
• Skilled in graphic design and creating visually engaging documents.
• Strong time management, critical thinking, problem solving, and organization skills.
• A task-oriented team player, who can grasp new concepts quickly, support simultaneous tasks, and work independently.
• Experience in developing long-range plans (comprehensive, small area, hazard mitigation, etc.)
• Experience with developing land use regulations and design guidelines
• Knowledge of federal and state emergency management, climate, disaster, and resilience-related laws and regulations (including floodplain management), as well as best practice standards and guidance
• Knowledge of federal grant funding programs for resilience projects
• Education and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in planning, public policy, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of professional planning experience preferred.

Do you have an interest in working for local government and a passion for bike, pedestrian, and greenway planning? Cary’s Transportation Department, which oversees a variety of civil engineering and transportation planning projects, is seeking a summer intern in transportation planning, civil engineering, city planning, landscape architecture, or a related field. This position will perform administrative, technical, research and data collection work supporting project managers. A key project in this role will be assisting with Cary’s Bike and Micromobility Plan development, an exciting initiative which began this year.

This is a seasonal internship for approximately 20-25 hours/week. The position will be available in May 2023 through August 2023. This position is located in Cary’s Town Hall with occasional telework days.

Learn more and apply at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/townofcary/jobs/3971681/transportation-planning-intern

The Town of Apex is looking to hire two Parks and Greenways Planning Interns. We have posted the position at
https://apexnc.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home?c=apexnc

Attached is a brief overview that can be shared, but this is a full time summer/ part time school year position that provides a broad look into the public planning process. While work
tasks are assigned in the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department, we work closely and in conjunction with the Town’s Planning and Transportation team. We have had students in the past who have been completing their Masters in GIS and Landscape
Architecture degrees, but many have had undergraduate degrees in the Planning discipline and find that those skills are well suited for many of our work tasks.

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The Executive Director (ED) is the key management leader of PCC responsible for overseeing the leadership, programs, grants, strategic plan, and administration of the organization. The position reports
directly to the Board of Directors which is composed of council members from its ten-county region.
Position is open until filled but for first consideration apply by March 20.

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Governor Cooper’s policy office is hiring a new policy advisor and we’re hoping you can help spread the word! The policy office advances Governor Cooper’s agenda through policy and budget development and stakeholder engagement.
Responsibilities of the policy advisor position include:
Researching and drafting policy briefs, memos, and executive orders and directives;Engaging with stakeholders and constituents; andWorking closely with cabinet agencies on policy priorities and implementation.

We’re looking for a detail- and deadline-oriented self-starter who is passionate about public service. Applicants must have outstanding communication skills and the ability to synthesize information across a wide variety of issue
areas. Portfolio may include environmental justice, environmental quality, natural and cultural resources, transportation, and military and veterans affairs issues.

Interested applicants should send their resume and cover letter to
rania.hassan@nc.gov by Wednesday, March 1.