Description

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY :

Santa Rosa Junior College is currently accepting applications to establish a pool for associate faculty assignments. Associate assignments may be temporary, part-time and / or on-call and may be immediate or as needed.

This job posting is not for a specific assignment or for a contract faculty position, but rather for a pool of candidates who may be considered for part-time teaching or allied faculty assignments.

Allied faculty include counselors, librarians, work experience faculty and other assignments.

We are seeking equity-minded faculty who are committed to educating our diverse student population. SRJC supports equal access for all students and multi-ethnic global perspectives and cultural competencies.

We value diversity that supports honesty and integrity in an environment of collegiality and mutual respect and compassion that includes civic engagement opportunities that contribute to real world problem solving and empathy to identify the challenges and address the needs of others.

Candidates must have demonstrated instructional skills to join our outstanding team of faculty, staff and administrators to provide high quality programs and services to our district, our community, and most importantly to our students.

ABOUT SRJC :

Santa Rosa Junior College has been an integral part of the Sonoma County community and its rich history, beauty and culture for more than 100 years.

Many of SRJC’s students are drawn to the college for its academic excellence, superb faculty and staff, comprehensive student services and beautiful grounds.

SRJC’s mission is to passionately cultivate learning through the creative, intellectual, physical, social, emotional, aesthetic and ethical development of our diverse community.

At SRJC, we value learning that includes :

• Excellent and innovative instruction and support services;
• A learning- and learner-centered environment;
• A welcoming physical environment;
• Equity-minded faculty and staff with a caring and supportive attitude among faculty and staff;
• Access to programs and courses that lead to transfer and / or gainful employment.
• Access to lifelong learning opportunities

In 2021, SRJC served approximately 21,000 students each semester and is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism.

SRJC is a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), reflecting the great responsibility that the College has to the educational attainment and economic well-being of the surrounding community.

We also support diverse learning communities including, APASS, HSI Connections, Puente, Umoja. SRJC received the INSIGHT Into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award for the past three consecutive years and SRJC was the only California Community College recipient of this award.

This award recognizes colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion. The ideal candidate will share SRJC’s commitment to be an inclusive, diverse and sustainable learning community that engages the whole person.

Essential Functions

• Provide excellent instruction and faculty support to students, which may include evening, weekend, online or hybrid and / or off-campus assignments.
• Provide academic assistance and related services to students during scheduled office hours.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff
• Maintain currency in field(s) of expertise.
• Associate faculty focus primarily on providing instruction and / or student services.
• Associate faculty are typically not required to participate in District or department service such as committee work, evaluations, student learning outcomes assessment, and hiring committees, but may be asked to perform these services for additional compensation.
• For a detailed list of associate faculty job duties, please see the All Faculty Association Contract,

The examples of duties listed above are representative of those that must be met by a faculty member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION :

The Agriculture / Natural Resources Department at Santa Rosa Junior College is made up of eight full-time and over sixty-five associate instructors teaching over 2,500 students.

It is the largest community college agriculture program in California, and has been recognized as an Outstanding Agriculture Community College Program by the California Agriculture Teachers Association (CATA).

The Agriculture / Natural Resources Department includes 11 diversified program areas with over 20 different degrees and certificates serving the needs of career-focused and transfer students.

The Department also includes a dedicated hands-on learning laboratory in Shone Farm, a 365-acre diversified farm in the Russian River Valley.

Shone Farm includes 120 acres of forest, 100 acres of pasture for various livestock herds, 90 acres of vineyard, 12 acres for crop production, 4 acres of olive and apple trees, and 39 acres of buildings and improvements.

Shone Farm also features a bonded winery that produces award-winning wine, and a large agricultural pavilion for classes, events, and equestrian activities.

Altogether, it is one of the largest agriculture sites in the California Community Colleges system, and a place where SRJC students learn commercial production techniques that prepare them for the workplace or transfer to a four-year university.

Environmental Horticulture includes : Landscape Design. Minimum Qualifications

REQUIRED :

Bachelor's degree AND two years of full-time (or part-time equivalent) related experience; OR an Associate's degree AND six years of full-time (or part-time equivalent) related experience;

OR the equivalent; OR a fully satisfied (Life) California Community College Instructor's Credential in Agricultural Services and Processing or Plant Production.

A sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Candidates must possess the minimum qualifications exactly as listed above for disciplines of interest, or they must file for in order to be considered.

Candidates who are requesting equivalency consideration are responsible for documenting all course work, degree programs and related professional experience at the time of application.

POSITION SUMMARY : The Environmental Specialist supports the Environmental Manager in the collection and reporting of data and is responsible for the operation of environmental systems in a direct and / or supervisory role.

The Environmental Specialist may supervise and interact with field staff on a variety of construction and technical issues across multiple divisions.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES :

Collects, reports, and tracks environmental monitoring at relevant locations. May be responsible for completing and maintaining facility operating records.

Activities could include conducting storm water compliance inspections, sampling, reporting and training in accordance with the existing facility-specifics Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) and the general provision of the Industrial Storm Water General Permit (ISWGP).

• Performs ongoing public relations and due diligence activities through communication with Division and Business Unit management as well as regulatory agency representatives.
• In conjunction with the Environmental Manager, performs site audits, completes and analyzes monthly environmental reports and other status reports as well as assisting with completing or managing required environmental sampling and reporting.
• Performs and oversees activities related to rolling out and completing necessary projects.
• Conducts and supervises landfill monitoring, operation and maintenance of gas extraction or leachate management systems.
• Oversees and works with outside vendors handling environmental systems and makes recommendations regarding vendor activities.
• Ensures continued compliance by coordinating air and water monitoring, environmental data review and reporting and compliance task tracking.
• Conducts and coordinates formal and informal environmental training for Environmental Technicians, Landfill Managers, and other employees.
• May assist with project management duties associated with construction projects, including but not limited to, tracking construction progress and compliance.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Certified Professional Engineer and / or Certified Professional Geologist designation obtained or in progress.
• Thorough knowledge of environmental regulations relating to air, water, solid waste, and material recovery / recycling.
• Good time management skills to ensure assigned responsibilities are completed in an efficient and safe manner.
• Strong written and oral communication skills required.
• Effective interpersonal communication across various levels of the organization and with external customers and vendors.
• Strong analytical skills and a focus on adding value to the Company.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business documents, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
• Ability to adhere to Company policies and rules set forth; promotes the Company’s safety standards; works with a sense of honesty and trustworthiness.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in landfill operations or environment.

Salary Range : $73,900.00 $92,400.00 USD Annual

Benefits

Personal Competitive pay401(k) with employer matchInsurance MedicalDentalVisionShort- and Long-Term DisabilityAccidental Death & DismembermentLife Health Care and Dependent Care Spending AccountsPaid time off HolidaysVacationSick Time Paid parental leaveEmployee and Family Assistance Program (EAP)Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)Employee discount programs Professional Career advancement and development opportunitiesBusiness resource groups Women of RepublicV.

A.L.O.R (Veterans)Black Employee NetworkUNIDOS Safe place to work Five-star rated onboarding and ongoing safety training Opportunity to serve your communityIndustry-leading environmental company in a stable industryPurpose-driven career in sustainability For Drivers Paid CDL training in some areasLocal routes so you’re home every night

DutiesGrading and preparation for grading; Organizing and submitting grades; Possibly holding office hours; Attending training sessions / meetings with the course instructor;

Lecture attendance; General teaching related duties Minimum Qualifications BA in Philosophy of equivalent; good prior knowledge of the subject-matter of the course.

Preferred Qualifications BA in Philosophy of equivalent; prior experience as a TA, normally in Philosophy at U of T; good prior knowledge of the subject-matter of the course (critical theory).

Relevant CriterionThe need to acquire experience is the more relevant criterion than previous experience in respect of this posted position.

ABOUT YOU

Are you interested in a career that protects the environment and ready to join an inclusive work environment, committed to leading new ideas and pathways, and to delivering value?

If the answer is, "Yes!" then we have an exciting full-time career opportunity for you Porter Ranch / Santa Clarita, CA!

Who are we? We are Montrose, a leading environmental services company with 2,000 employees across 70 locations worldwide, focused on supporting clients as they deal with the environmental challenges of today, and prepare for what's coming tomorrow.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

Our Mission is : To help protect the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the soil that feeds us, and is supported by our Principles : We Value Our People, We Value Our Community, We Value Our Clients, We Value Our Shareholders.

We care for the well-being of our people and offer :

• Competitive compensation packages - Salary Range $18-$20 / hour
• Industry leading benefits packages, including company paid life and disability insurance
• Paid parental leave benefits
• Progressive vacation policies and company holidays including floating holidays to meet the diverse needs of our people
• 401(k) plan and competitive match offered
• A financial assistance program to help support peers in need
• An educational reimbursement program
• Access to best rates in the industry to bring your student loan debt down to size

A Day in the life :

The Environmental Technician position is responsible for performing day to day inspections of components in the LDAR Program.

This position will be responsible for maintaining and care of their monitoring equipment and overall maintenance of the LDAR inventory.

The following list of duties are the responsibility of the Environmental Technician.

• Participate and be engaged in the safety culture
• Complete comprehensive Job Safety Analysis at their jobsite
• Maintain and use all required PPE
• Perform and document calibration of monitoring instrument as required
• Perform and document calibration-precision test and response time test as required
• Perform and document field inspections accurately, safely and efficiently
• Document on leak tag completely and accurately for all leaks found
• Hang inventory tags and re-hang fallen inventory tags
• Document and report any tag maintenance and inventory discrepancies found in the field
• Document Management of Change and assist to maintain the accuracy of field inventories
• Perform and document drift assessments, where applicable
• Participate in training for career development, safety and maintaining required certifications
• Perform any other duties assigned by client or project manager(s)

Organizational Core Competencies :

• Perform all duties with integrity, safety and a professional mentality
• Promote a positive and inclusive work / team environment
• Communicate all program deficiencies and improvements
• Report all non-conforming work
• Ensure effective communication
• Demonstrate discretion, confidentiality and good judgment when dealing with sensitive company, personnel and client information
• Foster collaboration and communication

Education Requirements :

• High School diploma required at minimum, preference given to applicants with an associates or bachelors degree in science related or environmental programs.
• Novice knowledge in LDAR related hardware and tools
• Novice knowledge in Federal, State and local LDAR regulations

Years of Experience :

0-2+ years of industry experience preferred

Systems :

• Experience with Workday is beneficial
• Experience with LDAR database software programs is beneficial

Licensures / Training Requirements :

• Valid Driver's License is required
• Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC) is beneficial
• State / Region applicable Safety Council Training is beneficial
• Refinery Safety Overview (RSO) training is beneficial
• Man lift Certified is beneficial
• First Aid and CPR Certified is beneficial

Safety / Drug Screening :

• Capability to pass background checks and initial and random drug screening
• Must be able to successfully pass a urine, alcohol, and hair test
• Ability to climb stairs, ladders and work from heights
• Ability to pass an OSHA Respiratory Protection Medical Evaluation, and don respiratory equipment

Travel :

Ability / willingness to travel locally and overnight 75-100% of the time

Soft Skills :

• Excellent organizational, communication and time management skills
• Ability to interface with cross-functional teams and all levels of personnel / management
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Able to work independently, managing multiple responsibilities (i.e., self-starter, self-motivated)
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to think and act strategically and proactively
• Resourcefulness, flexibility, and resiliency to operate in a dynamic work environment

Schedule / Essential Physical Functions Disclaimer :

The schedule and essential physical functions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, this position may require the individual to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed
• Standby and on-call duty may be required, and the individual must be able to respond to the facility within one hour
• Some shifts will require working alone
• Must have the ability to lift 20-30 pounds using Company provided equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.

They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees so classified.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact 949-988-3500 or [email protected] for assistance.

Vaccination against Covid-19 is strongly preferred. All employees will be subject to policies and procedures of the Company that may be dependent on vaccination status.

MAKE THE MOVE

From comprehensive air measurement and laboratory services to regulatory compliance, emergency response, permitting, engineering, and remediation, Montrose delivers innovative and practical design, engineering and operational solutions that keep its clients on top of their immediate needs - and well ahead of the strategic curve.

We are a fast-paced and dynamic team. At Montrose, you are your own boss, but you will get tons of guidance and plenty of support from talented, super-smart colleagues.

Therefore, if freedom, autonomy, head-scratching professional challenges attract you, we'd love to speak with you.

Want to know more about us? Visit montrose-env.com and have fun!

Montrose is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Montrose is committed to recruiting and hiring qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

Montrose is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment for individuals with disabilities.

Job Opportunity :

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) has exciting opportunities for Environmental Underwriters to join our teams in San Francisco or Los Angeles and New York City.

We will also consider other BHSI office locations for well qualified candidates.

The Underwriter position is responsible for managing an existing renewal book of business as well as developing and expanding new business opportunities through production & marketing calls with brokers and clients, prequalifying new business opportunities and utilizing underwriting acumen to select sound Environmental risks.

Duties & Responsibilities :

• Maintain and develop the Environmental book of business which mainly consists of Contractors Pollution Liability (CPL) and Pollution Legal Liability (PLL) business.
• Establish, develop, and expand broker and customer relationships across respective territories.
• Work closely with loss control, actuary, claims and legal teams to evaluate risk and provide solutions to customers.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multi-task, and make quick decisions while maintaining underwriting integrity.
• Travel as required to achieve business goals.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience :

• 2 7 years Environmental underwriting or similar experience.
• Existing regional broker relationships and / or proven ability to develop same.
• Strong underwriting acumen and attention to detail.
• Ability to work within a team environment.
• Strong communication skills including proven negotiation and presentation experience.
• BS / BA Degree or equivalent experience.

BHSI Offers :

• A competitive package and exciting growth opportunities for career-oriented teammates.
• A dynamic, action-oriented, and thoughtful environment centered on always doing the right thing for our customers, teammates, and our other stakeholders.
• A purposely non-bureaucratic organization that embraces simplicity over complexity and emphasizes individual excellence in a team framework.

The base salary range for this position is from $80,000.00 to $135,000.00, along with annual bonus eligibility; a candidate’s salary is determined by their relevant skills and experience.

We value our teammates both their capabilities and character as demonstrated by our amazing culture.