Program Manager I (Commercial Food Waste/Food Scraps Recycling) Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection Rockville, Maryland $58,958 - $97,655   The Department of Environmental Protection's (DEP) mission is to enhance the quality of life in our community by protecting and improving Montgomery County's air, water and land in a sustainable way while fostering smart growth, a thriving economy and healthy communities.  DEP's Division of Solid Waste Services is seeking a Program Manager I to plan, develop, and evaluate County strategies, programs, initiatives and activities to decrease generation of food that is wasted, and to increase recycling of food waste/food scraps generated in the commercial sector.    Duties include but are not limited to: Identify, test, evaluate and recommend new or revised programs, operations and processes, as well as policies to increase the amount of food waste/scraps recycled by the commercial sector in the County and maximize recycling in order to achieve recycling goals.Develop, recommend, and implement strategies, initiatives and activities to divert food waste/scraps from the waste stream, and ensure that they are recycled. Develop program plans to advance food waste/scraps recycling by the commercial sector, such plans to include the following: program and resource needs (short and long-term) to achieve recycling goals; risks and risk-management strategies to achieve program success; budget initiatives and proposals; metrics to assess effectiveness and success of activities; and stakeholder engagement, education/outreach, and management strategies.Prepare budget proposals required to support food waste/scraps recycling programs.  Develop annual budgets, to include capital, operating, and personnel requirements.  Ensure that recommendations are supported by justification and rationale. Coordinate approved program budgets, manage and oversee all expenditures. Develop recycling tonnage projections to indicate potential recycling increases corresponding to budgeted activities. Develop and perform evaluation and analysis of various technical food waste research studies, including waste generation analyses, waste composition studies, etc., to assess opportunities for new and expanded food waste/scraps reduction efforts and recycling programs targeting the commercial sector. Convene and lead meetings with relevant staff to ascertain input in the process of developing program initiatives, modifications, and during implementation. Develop and administer contracts, which may include preparing requests for proposals (RFP's), reviewing bids and proposals, contract preparation and processing, administration of funds, and oversight of contractor performance. Develop recommendations concerning modifying and/or proposing County regulations regarding food waste/scraps recycling, methods to increase food recycling, and conducive to implementing expanded food waste/scraps recycling initiatives, programs, and activities. Review proposed legislation, particularly at the State level for potential impact on current and planned facilities and initiatives to reduce food waste/scraps, reuse, and recycle food waste/scraps to identify compatibility and conflicts, evaluate and assess implications on County programs, operations, revenues, finances, and achievements in order to draft position recommendations and statement of fiscal impacts.   The employee will play a significant role in helping reach the County's current goal to reduce waste and recycle 70% by 2020.  Therefore, the employee may supervise or exercise direction over other subordinate employees in carrying out program activities, providing work guidance and instruction, as well as developing new approaches, methods and standardized operating procedures.  Employee will be REQUIRED to attend/participate in meetings and/or community events and activities which can occur during early morning, evening and weekend hours.  This position requires possession of a valid driver's license and the ability to drive a County vehicle to conduct and attend meetings and presentations, perform work at locations outside the office, and participate in other work-related duties.   Applicants with experience planning, implementing and managing food waste/food scraps recycling programs are encouraged to apply.  Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.  If the candidate selected for this position possesses multilingual skills, he/she will be required to successfully pass an examination assessing oral communication, reading comprehension, and interpreting skills. For Advanced proficiency, the candidate must also pass an examination requiring translating text from other language to English and vice versa.    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree. Experience :  Considerable three (3) years professional experience in recycling or solid waste field, or in planning and implementing food waste/scraps recycling programs. Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted. License: Possession and maintenance at all times of a valid Class "C" (or equivalent) driver's license from the applicant's state of residence is req’d.   If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.   All resume submissions must address the preferred criteria for the position which are located in the full advertisement.  You also may be required to provide a writing sample.   Montgomery County Government offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits.   To view the complete job announcement and to apply, please visit our website at  https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/HR/Recruitment/MCGCareers.html click on the “Search Jobs" tab, and then on the Job Search link https://tinyurl.com/MCGJobSearch . Read the full job description under the “General Professional”  Job Category. Interested candidates must create an online account in order to apply.   The requisition number is  IRC36263   This Recruitment Closes March 12, 2019   All resume submissions must address the preferred criteria for the position, which are listed in the full advertisement, preferably in a separate section of the resume. Applicants are strongly encouraged to review the Resume Preparation Tips listed under the “How to Apply” tab on the Office of Human Resource’s MCG Careers webpage. EOE. M/F/H.    

Are you interested in enhancing your accounting skills? Are you enthusiastic with an entrepreneurial and flexible approach to carrying out your job? Are you are curious and love solving a problem? Do you enjoy people and naturally provide great customer service? The California Academy of Sciences seeks someone like you to join its Accounting team. Performs accounting activities relating to the maintenance of a complete and accurate general ledger, and the resulting managerial reports and financial statements. Maintains routine accounts requiring the analysis of accounting records, including resolution of questionable data and application of corrective actions when necessary. The Associate Accountant will also be responsible for maintenance of accounting controls related to assigned responsibilities.  The California Academy of Sciences welcomes people of all backgrounds, identities, and beliefs to join us in achieving our mission to explore, explain, and sustain life. We place diversity, equity, and inclusion at the heart of our recruiting efforts and strive to build a culture centered on mutual respect, equal treatment, and the opportunity to succeed.  ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS: Record journal entries timely and prepare supporting schedules to ensure a clean audit trail for all manual journal entries Prepare account analyses and reconciliations in accordance with company guidelines Research or analyze variances as compared to budget and last year Analyze financial statement items Prepare management reports Develop working relationships with business partners and serve as first point of contact Prepare working papers for audit support Participate in the documentation of accounting process narratives Assist in process improvement projects Assist in processing payroll Attend to ad-hoc requests Follow all Academy safety regulations Other duties as assigned MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: A qualified candidate will have a combination of the following experience and/or equivalent education: Degree in Business with concentration in Accounting, working toward passing the CPA exam Minimum GPA of 3.0 1-3 years of relevant accounting experience   KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of Excel Excellent verbal and written communications: able to deal with staff, management and outside contacts in a cooperative and professional manner, both in person and on the telephone Strong grasp of fundamental accounting concepts Basic knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Must work effectively as a member of a team   LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups or individuals.  Bilingual (spoken and/or written) in Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin, or other non-English language preferred. PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands and work environment 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 persons with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, walk, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. Must be able to lift 50 lbs.  Must be able to perform repetitive motions 95% of the time. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:   Please submit your cover letter and resume online at https://calacademy.snaphire.com Note that the recruitment timeline for positions vary and depend on many factors, so it is impossible to accurately predict when a position will close. We appreciate your patience during this process. No phone calls please.   The California Academy of Sciences will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (SF Police Code, Article 49). The California Academy of Sciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to ensure that all employees and applicants receive equal consideration and treatment, regardless of race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity or gender expression), religion, marital or domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical, mental or medical disability, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship, military service status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law or local ordinance. The California Academy of Sciences is a non-smoking facility. There is also no smoking in Golden Gate Park.

UCLA A.UD Position for Tenure Track, Open Rank Professor in History & Theory of Architecture, 2019-20 University of California, Los Angeles Requisition Number: JPF04323 Recruitment Period Open date: February 11th, 2019 Next review date: March 15th, 2019 Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: March 31st, 2019 Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled. Description The UCLA Department of Architecture and Urban Design invites applications for the full-time position in the history and theory of architecture. Anticipated start date is as early as July 1, 2019. As a position with tenure and tenure-track, we desire candidates with a substantial body of scholarship and extensive teaching experience with the capacity to develop advanced pedagogy and assume a leadership role in shaping critical studies curricula across academic programs. The successful candidate will participate in doctoral recruitment, teaching and advising, offer core courses in our graduate and post professional degree programs, and conduct significant research. The department values a productive relationship between history, theory, and design, and therefore seeks a candidate interested in engaging with the culture of design. We are seeking candidates whose work reflects at least one of the following areas of specialization: • Expanded historical discourses that consider diverse cultural perspectives or underrepresented geographies to bring new insights into design. • Extended disciplinary agendas and impacts for the field of architecture. • Expanded territories of urban, environmental, and/or media studies. UCLA Architecture and Urban Design has earned an international reputation, so preference will be given to candidates whose work exhibits the same reach. We welcome candidates whose demonstrated experience in teaching, research, and community service has prepared them to contribute to a campus climate that supports equality and diversity. All candidates must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent degree. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The workload is determined at the discretion of the Department Chair and requires a service commitment to the Department and the University as requested by the Chair. Early applications are encouraged. To ensure full consideration, please submit applications by March 15, 2019, however applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please apply using the university's application tool at: http://apptrkr.com/1394190 Job Location: Los Angeles, CA Required Documents • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. • Letter of Intent with a statement of research and teaching • Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through research, teaching, and/or service. • One or two examples of creative work, with a description of each project (non-returnable) • One or two writing/bibliography samples References Six references required (Contact information only, Letters of reference do not need to be sent at this time) Review of applications will begin on March 15, 2019, and continue until the position is filled. Appointments are expected to begin July 1, 2019. The School of the Arts and Architecture is committed to building a more diverse faculty, staff, and student body in response to the changing population and educational needs of the City of Los Angeles, State of California, and the nation. The Department of Architecture and Urban Design values intellectual, cultural, and creative inquiry. Personal qualities such as originality and initiative are important assets that will contribute to a successful application. Applicants who would make meaningful and unique contributions to the intellectual and social interchanges within the profession are especially encouraged to apply. UCLA welcomes and encourages diversity and seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the people of California, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning. The department is seeking outstanding candidates with the potential for exceptional research, and excellence in teaching, and also a clear commitment to enhancing the diversity of the faculty, graduate student population, and of the majors in the School of Arts and Architecture. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct. Job location Los Angeles, CA Requirements Document requirements • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. • Letter of Intent with a statement of research and teaching • Statement of Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) - Statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through research, teaching, professional activity, and/or service. • Portfolio of creative work, pedagogical materials and teaching samples - Please include a description of each project (non-returnable). Please list the web address of your online portfolio or personal website or personal cloud. If you do not have a web portfolio, please upload materials below. • Two or more writing/bibliography samples • Misc / Additional (Optional) Reference requirements • 6-8 required (contact information only) How to apply • Create an ApplicantID • Provide required information and documents • If any, provide required reference information To apply, please visit: http://apptrkr.com/1394190 The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy, The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy, https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/DiscHarassAffirmAction jeid-f297fbc0621e7b4e9f47a75344de9bed

UCLA A.UD Positions for Two Tenure Track, Open Rank Professors in Architectural Design, 2019-20 University of California, Los Angeles Requisition Number: JPF04309 Recruitment Period Open date: February 11th, 2019 Next review date: March 15th, 2019 Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: March 31st, 2019 Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled. Description The UCLA Department of Architecture and Urban Design invites applications for two full-time, open rank, tenure-track or tenured faculty position in Architectural Design. Anticipated start date is as early as July 1, 2019. Ranked the #6 Graduate Program among architecture schools in the 2017 Design Intelligence Survey, UCLA Architecture and Urban Design is well-recognized for its excellence in design, scholarship, and research. Degree programs in the department include a Bachelor of Arts in Architectural Studies (B.A.), a professional Master of Architecture (M.Arch.I), a post-professional Master of Architecture (M.Arch.II) in advanced architectural design and research, and a Master of Arts/Doctor of Philosophy in Architecture (M.A./Ph.D.) The three-year M.Arch.I curriculum prepares students for the practice of architecture by providing a focused framing of today's cultural, ecological, political and technological questions with a view to what architects may bring to bear on such complex issues. At each stage of the curriculum, AUD graduate students become equipped to not only lead the professional field but also to construct new opportunities by positioning their design activities within a rapidly changing world. Our post-graduate program is a ten-month research program focused on four themes: Mobility, Entertainment, Urban Strategy and Technology and is located at a satellite campus. This program, unconstrained by professional accreditation requirements, introduces students to real-world questions in collaboration with industry partners to expand the architect's role in shaping the future. We seek candidates with expertise in one or more of the following subject areas: • Design technologies, broadly interpreted, involving implications for design and practice specific to a rapidly evolving technological landscape , pedagogical approaches unique to the teaching of design technology in the context of architectural education , theories of technology, and computation and/or digital fabrication . • Design practice, especially in areas of the profession strongly driven by emerging technologies of design and their influence on building systems and professional practice. • Design theory, research, and pedagogy, with emphasis on current applications to/implications for design practice. • We also welcome applicants whose focus lies in other subject areas of similar relevance to contemporary architectural scholarship and practice. Regardless of focus, all applicants must demonstrate a strong and ongoing contribution to the field, including a commitment to academic scholarship in the context of a major research university such as UCLA. An established body of published work that indicates future promise is especially desired. Candidate qualifications must include evidence of exceptional skill and pedagogical sophistication in architectural design studio teaching as well as in practice, research and/or creative work related to design. Candidates should have three or more years of university-level teaching experience. We seek candidates with precisely articulated and focused interests, the ability to engage in the full breadth of the architecture curriculum, and demonstrable expertise that engages contemporary practice. Candidates with demonstrated administrative capacity are encouraged to apply and qualified candidates may be considered for a two-year renewable appointment as Director of Undergraduate Studies, a junior/senior year major awarding a B.A. in Architectural Studies. A Master of Architecture degree or higher is a requirement for this position. Responsibilities will include teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels, research, advising and service. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The workload is determined at the discretion of the Department Chair and requires a service commitment to the Department and the University as requested by the Chair. Please apply using the university's application tool at: http://apptrkr.com/1394178 Job Location Los Angeles, California Required Documents • Curriculum Vitae • Letter of Intent with a statement of research and teaching • Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through research, teaching, and/or service • Portfolio of creative work, pedagogical materials and teaching samples; please include a description of each project (non-returnable) • Two or more writing/bibliography samples • Two recent syllabi (in which candidate is sole author) References Six references required. Include a telephone number, mailing address, and email contact. (Contact information only, letters of reference do not need to be sent at this time.) Review of applications will begin on March 15, 2019, and continue until the position is filled. Appointments are expected to begin July 1, 2019. The School of the Arts and Architecture is committed to building a more diverse faculty, staff, and student body in response to the changing population and educational needs of the City of Los Angeles, State of California, and the nation. The Department of Architecture and Urban Design values intellectual, cultural, and creative inquiry. Personal qualities such as originality and initiative are important assets that will contribute to a successful application. Applicants who would make meaningful and unique contributions to the intellectual and social interchanges within the profession are especially encouraged to apply. UCLA welcomes and encourages diversity and seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the people of California, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning. The department is seeking outstanding candidates with the potential for exceptional research, and excellence in teaching, and also a clear commitment to enhancing the diversity of the faculty, graduate student population, and of the majors in the School of Arts and Architecture. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct. Job location Los Angeles, CA Requirements Document requirements • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. • Letter of Intent with a statement of research and teaching • Statement of Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) - Statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through research, teaching, professional activity, and/or service. • Portfolio of creative work, pedagogical materials and teaching samples - Please include a description of each project (non-returnable). Please list the web address of your online portfolio or personal website or personal cloud. If you do not have a web portfolio, please upload materials below. • Two or more writing/bibliography samples • Two recent syllabi (in which candidate is sole author) • Misc / Additional (Optional) Reference requirements • 6-8 required (contact information only) How to apply • Create an ApplicantID • Provide required information and documents • If any, provide required reference information To apply, please visit: http://apptrkr.com/1394178 The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy, The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy, https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/DiscHarassAffirmAction jeid-6b9b6e868f736249b2212e4d5ffb055a