Full-time

Position Overview

The Department of the Interior is tasked with the stewardship and responsible management of the nation’s public lands, natural resources, and species and their habitats.

Environmental engineers ensure DOI meets this mission by assessing the environmental impact of activities such as construction or natural resource development.

This position is represented at the following bureaus

Bureau of Indian Affairs Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement National Park Service U.

S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Geological Survey

Candidate Description

The ideal candidate is a tenacious person who can apply their professional engineering knowledge to solving complicated problems across multiple systems as part of a team.

The issues addressed by environmental engineers are multi-faceted and directly impact the mission of the Department, so they must possess a keen attention to detail, a knack for problem solving, and should be an effective communicator.

Specialty Areas

Air Pollution / Control; Contamination Sites; Mining / Industrial Operations; Regulatory Compliance (e.g., National Environmental Protection Act);

Restoration; Sustainability; Wastewater; Waste Systems; Water Systems

Work Environment

Work is performed primarily in an office setting, with occasional field and site visits.

Minimum Education Requirements

Please see the and the Professional and Scientific Positions on the OPM websites.

Career Level Requirements

Responsibilities by Level

Journey :

Assesses existing or potential environmental impact of land use projects on air, water, or land Conducts or coordinates environmental impact audits;

Designs systems, processes, or equipment for control, management, or remediation of water, air, or soil quality Recommends actions necessary to preempt the occurrence of environmental statutory violations and to achieve compliance Develops, manages, and executes environmental initiatives

Strengths by Level

Journey 12-13

Accountability Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work.

Accepts responsibility for mistakes. Complies with established control systems and rules. Show Tool Tip Journey 12-13

  • Attention to Detail Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Show Tool Tip Journey 12-13
  • Customer Service Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations;

knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. Show Tool Tip Journey 12-13

Flexibility Is open to change and new information; adapts behavior or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles;

effectively deals with ambiguity. Show Tool Tip Journey 12-13

Interpersonal Skills Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations.

Show Tool Tip Journey 12-13

Learning Uses efficient learning techniques to acquire and apply new knowledge and skills; uses training, feedback, or other opportunities for self-learning and development.

Show Tool Tip Journey 12-13

Oral Communication Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial);

makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.

Show Tool Tip Journey 12-13

Problem Solving Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

Show Tool Tip Journey 12-13

Project Management Knowledge of the principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing projects and resources, including monitoring and inspecting costs, work, and contractor performance.

Show Tool Tip Journey 12-13

Resilience Deals effectively with pressure; remains optimistic and persistent, even under adversity. Recovers quickly from setbacks.

Show Tool Tip Journey 12-13

Teaching Others Helps others learn through formal or informal methods; identifies training needs; provides constructive feedback;

coaches others on how to perform tasks; acts as a mentor. Show Tool Tip Journey 12-13

Teamwork Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit;

works with others to achieve goals. Show Tool Tip Journey 12-13

Technical Competence Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job;

works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues. Show Tool Tip Journey 12-13

Writing Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner;

produces written information, which may include technical material, that is appropriate for the intended audience. Show Tool Tip Journey 12-13

Common Pathways

Candidates who made this career change most commonly held these occupations...

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Position Overview

The Department of the Interior is tasked with the stewardship and responsible management of the nation’s public lands, natural resources, and species and their habitats.

Environmental engineers ensure DOI meets this mission by assessing the environmental impact of activities such as construction or natural resource development.

This position is represented at the following bureaus

Bureau of Indian Affairs Bureau of Land Management Bureau of Reclamation Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement National Park Service U.

S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Geological Survey

Candidate Description

The ideal candidate is a tenacious person who can apply their professional engineering knowledge to solving complicated problems across multiple systems as part of a team.

The issues addressed by environmental engineers are multi-faceted and directly impact the mission of the Department, so they must possess a keen attention to detail, a knack for problem solving, and should be an effective communicator.

Specialty Areas

Air Pollution / Control; Contamination Sites; Mining / Industrial Operations; Regulatory Compliance (e.g., National Environmental Protection Act);

Restoration; Sustainability; Wastewater; Waste Systems; Water Systems

Work Environment

Work is performed primarily in an office setting, with occasional field and site visits.

Minimum Education Requirements

Please see the and the Professional and Scientific Positions on the OPM websites.

Career Level Requirements

Responsibilities by Level

Journey :

Assesses existing or potential environmental impact of land use projects on air, water, or land Conducts or coordinates environmental impact audits;

Designs systems, processes, or equipment for control, management, or remediation of water, air, or soil quality Recommends actions necessary to preempt the occurrence of environmental statutory violations and to achieve compliance Develops, manages, and executes environmental initiatives

Strengths by Level

Journey 12-13

Accountability Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work.

Accepts responsibility for mistakes. Complies with established control systems and rules. Show Tool Tip Journey 12-13

  • Attention to Detail Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Show Tool Tip Journey 12-13
  • Customer Service Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations;

knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. Show Tool Tip Journey 12-13

Flexibility Is open to change and new information; adapts behavior or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles;

effectively deals with ambiguity. Show Tool Tip Journey 12-13

Interpersonal Skills Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations.

Show Tool Tip Journey 12-13

Learning Uses efficient learning techniques to acquire and apply new knowledge and skills; uses training, feedback, or other opportunities for self-learning and development.

Show Tool Tip Journey 12-13

Oral Communication Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial);

makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.

Show Tool Tip Journey 12-13

Problem Solving Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

Show Tool Tip Journey 12-13

Project Management Knowledge of the principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing projects and resources, including monitoring and inspecting costs, work, and contractor performance.

Show Tool Tip Journey 12-13

Resilience Deals effectively with pressure; remains optimistic and persistent, even under adversity. Recovers quickly from setbacks.

Show Tool Tip Journey 12-13

Teaching Others Helps others learn through formal or informal methods; identifies training needs; provides constructive feedback;

coaches others on how to perform tasks; acts as a mentor. Show Tool Tip Journey 12-13

Teamwork Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit;

works with others to achieve goals. Show Tool Tip Journey 12-13

Technical Competence Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job;

works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues. Show Tool Tip Journey 12-13

Writing Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner;

produces written information, which may include technical material, that is appropriate for the intended audience. Show Tool Tip Journey 12-13

Common Pathways

Candidates who made this career change most commonly held these occupations...

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Role will include interviewing technical experts and working with graphic designers, photographers, and videographers to develop visual content to help visualize narratives.

Candidate must have an ability to distill technical content into narratives of interest to the general public. Daily schedule will include writing compelling content for internal and external communications venues, including the firm website, intranet news site, monthly newsletter, and others.

Emphasis will be placed on the ability to write content along challenging timelines.

The ideal candidate will have a background in journalism specifically journalistic roles that include translating technical content into palatable prose.

A focus on science-based journalism is a plus, as is an interest in water issues.

This role is anticipated to grow with time as the firm’s communications initiatives grow. The firm offers a clear upward career path for this position.

The ideal candidate has :

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in communications, journalism, English, or related field
  • Five to ten years of experience working in environmental and science-based journalistic roles developing content for a variety of applications, including web, social media, and print
  • Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills; writing samples will be evaluated, writing test may be administered
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with technical subject matter experts and clients to translate information into easily understood messages targeted to focused audiences
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The opportunity is located in a Naval Operations Center located in Singapore :

The Environmental / Energy Manager primary duty and responsibility is to ensure operations adhere to the goals and policies of the Environmental Management System, the Installation Energy Plan, and other specified Sustainability requirements affecting this contract.

The Environmental / Energy Manager shall develop, implement and monitor environmental strategies, policies and programs that promote sustainable development and examine the contract activities to establish where improvements can be made and ensure compliance with environmental legislation and energy policy.

REQUIREMENTS YOU POSSESS :

The Environmental / Energy Manager shall be a Certified Energy Manager.

OSHA HAZMAT and HAZWOPER certification.

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Employment Type : Full time

Full time

Shift : Night Shift

Night Shift

Description : Job Title :

Job Title :

Environmental Care Technician

Employment Type : Full Time

Full Time

Shift : Night

Night

SUMMARY) Position Highlights :

  • Competitive salary
  • Benefits Medical, Dental & Vision, PTO, Free Parking, Metro Access, Tuition Reimbursement, 403(b)
  • Quality of Life : Flexible work schedules
  • Advancement : Career growth opportunities
  • Location : Holy Cross Health has two hospitals and four healthcare centers all a short driving distance from Washington DC and Baltimore, MD

Description :

  • Full - Time (10 : 30 p.m. - 7 : 00 a.m. with every other weekend rotation)
  • Location : Silver Spring, MD
  • Environmental Services Department
  • Reports directly to respective Environmental Services Supervisor and / or Manager assigned to their specific area.
  • On evenings and weekends could also receive direction from the Supervisor as assigned by the Assistant Director of Environmental Services.

May also be assigned at times to receive guidance and instruction from the Nursing Department.

Responsibilities :

  • The Environmental Care Technician performs housekeeping duties for the hospital’s Environmental Services Department.
  • Environmental Care Technician is guided by basic knowledge of cleaning techniques and procedures, operation and use of department equipment and supplies.
  • Responsible for the timely, courteous, and competent services rendered in a safe manner for patients, visitors, and hospital staff.
  • Accepts additional assignments related to support functions as is needed to provide service excellence to patients, visitors, and hospital staff.

What you will need :

Education : High school diploma or GED preferred.

Required :

  • Knowledge : Ability to read and comprehend instructions in writing and orally.

Ability to use alphanumeric pager and telephone. Customer service core competencies for ability to deal directly with patients, their families, visitors, and hospital staff.

Able to work independently.

  • Experience : Some on-the job experience as a housekeeper in Healthcare, Hotel, or Commercial cleaning preferred.
  • Equipment : Good physical condition and a general ability to work with hand and power tools

About us :

Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system that serves more than 240,000 individuals each year from Maryland's two largest counties Montgomery and Prince George's counties.

Holy Cross Health earns numerous national awards, clinical designations and accreditations across a wide range of specialties for providing innovative, high-quality health care services.

We were named one of America’s 100 best hospitals for 2022

Holy Cross Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard toMinority / Females / disabled / Veteran(M / F / D / V) status.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes.

We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

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Environmental chemist

TRADEBE Washington, DC
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Job Req ID : 2484 Date : Jun 16, 2023 Tradebe Site : Tradebe Columbia Location :

Columbia, DC, US, 29201

Department : Operations Business Line : Environmental Services & Global Functions

Environmental Field Chemist

Description :

This position is eligible for our $1500 Sign-On / Retention bonus!

Tradebe Environmental Services is a global leader in environmental services with US Headquarters in Merrillville, IN. Tradebe was founded in 1984 with the vision of helping industrial and chemical companies manage the increasing complexity of the waste they generate, ensuring safety for the people and the environment.

Today, we continue to innovate and evolve as we maintain our firm commitment to propelling the circular economy and creating a more sustainable world .

We actively contribute by managing all kinds of environmental liabilities in a safe and sustainable manner, focusing on reusing or recycling raw materials and energy , and being dedicated to meeting our customers' environmental goals.

In the United States, Tradebe Environmental Services has 30 sites and serves customers from a broad range of markets, from petrochemicals to aerospace and hospitals, with unparalleled safety and quality standards.

Job description

Main Purpose

Tradebe is looking for a field chemist who will be responsible for identifying, packaging and labeling of hazardous waste for transportation and disposal.

We are open to experienced and entry-level candidates. The ideal candidate will have knowledge in chemical classification, and have interest in growing in the environmental services industry.

The role

Key job responsibilities

  • Proper classification, identification, packaging and labeling of hazardous waste for transportation and disposal
  • Process regulatory paperwork to ensure compliance with all environmental regulations and internal procedures
  • Sample contents of containers
  • Drive 26ft long box truck once CDL Class B License is obtained
  • Other duties as assigned

The person

Qualifications

  • A Bachelor degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, or other related science is preferred
  • Candidates that have relevant experience in the field (non-degree) will be considered. Level I requires 0-1 years of experience, Level II requires 1-2 years of related experience, and the level III requires 2 or more years of related experience
  • A basic knowledge of or desire to learn hazardous waste field is preferred
  • Successful completion of OSHA / DOT Physical examination, Drug Screen, and Background check; a valid Driver's License (with a good driving record), are required
  • Willingness to travel
  • Ability to wear a full-face respirator, is required
  • The ability to obtain a Class B CDL license with Haz-mat endorsement within six months of hire
  • Applicants with CDL licenses are preferred.

Physical Requirements

  • Walking
  • Standing
  • Crawling
  • Kneeling
  • Lifting
  • Reaching
  • Pushing
  • Pulling

We offer

Why Tradebe is Right for You

  • Competitive pay and benefits
  • Student loan repayment assistance
  • Generous vacation and sick plans
  • Medical (including telehealth), dental and vision
  • 401k Retirement match
  • Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
  • Health savings accounts (HSA)
  • Agency paid, basic life and AD&D insurance
  • Career ladders, professional development, and promotion opportunities
  • Leadership opportunities
  • Great work environment and culture
  • And MORE!

Tradebe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military / veteran status or other characteristics protected by law

Nearest Major Market : Columbia

Nearest Secondary Market : South Carolina

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