Sierra Institute
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Position Type: Full-time
Start Date: February 2024
Application Deadline: Open until filled
About Sierra Institute for Community and Environment:
The Sierra Institute for Community and Environment is a community-based organization dedicated to promoting healthy forests, watersheds, and communities. Grounded in triple bottom line values, the institute supports initiatives that simultaneously benefit the environment, economy, and equity within a given landscape.
Job Description:
The Sierra Institute is seeking a collaborative-minded professional to fill the full-time position of Rural Brownfields Specialist. This role involves working with a team of professionals to unlock the reuse potential of rural contaminated sites, contributing to the revitalization of rural communities and advancing landscape-scale forest restoration. The selected individual will learn from experienced Brownfields staff and contractors, providing direct technical assistance for ongoing brownfields cleanup and community assessment efforts.
Responsibilities:
- Work closely with Sierra Institute staff, subcontracted California Professional Geologist (CPG), agencies, and community members.
- Inventory, assess, and advance remediation of Brownfields sites throughout Plumas and surrounding counties.
- Under the supervision of Sierra Institute’s Stewardship Project Manager, Executive Director, and partner CPG, perform tasks such as:
- Inventory and prioritize rural brownfields sites.
- Develop findings and recommendations report.
- Conduct Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments.
- Develop a multisite SAP/QAP.
- Develop Analysis of Brownfields Cleanup Alternatives (ABCA’s).
- Facilitate community engagement throughout the process.
Qualifications:
- Interest in supporting brownfields assessment/remediation and redevelopment in rural mountain communities.
- Preferred A master’s degree in Environmental Sciences/Remediation/Policy, geology, or related field.
- An undergraduate degree or other professional experience in geology, remediation, or related field.
- Experience developing written content for development/redevelopment and/or environmental investigation and/or cleanup projects.
- Ability to network and facilitate collaboration with agencies, contractors, and other partners.
- Experience with communication with residents, community organizers, and other stakeholders with an emphasis on science/technical communication.
- Experience with qualitative and/or quantitative environmental science research methods.
- Interest in pursuing California Professional Geologist certification or equivalent.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
- A willingness to work and live in a rural, mountainous area.
- A team-oriented perspective with a productive level of self-guidance and initiative.
- Critical thinking skills, creativity, and a positive attitude.
- Personal vehicle for transportation outside of work.
- Experience living and/or working in a rural setting and a strong desire to learn about rural issues.
Work Environment:
This position will fluctuate between working in an office and field setting. The role may require travel and fieldwork, primarily falling within the hours of 7:30 AM and 5:30 PM Monday-Friday, with some variation.
Compensation:
Salary range $46,838 – $58,139, commensurate with experience. Sierra Institute offers a competitive benefits package. Staff housing may be available.
COVID-19 Policy:
Consistent with organizational policy, all Sierra Institute staff are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and to follow up-to-date safety protocols informed by the latest research and evidence.
Please send your cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references as one PDF to [email protected] with “Rural Brownfields Specialist” in the subject line. Review of applications will begin on January 17, 2023. For inquiries, please call (530) 284-1022.
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