Seeking a full-time Environmental Analyst to assist with program coordination, administration, and planning for the Long Island Nitrogen Action Plan (LINAP) and the Long Island Action Agenda (LIAA), with the goal of reducing nitrogen and improving water quality in Long Island's surface water and groundwater.
Primary Duties
Facilitate, coordinate, and attend meetings with partners at federal, state, and local levels to enhance collaboration around environmental priorities and implementation activities.
Assist with the delivery of the Nitrogen Smart Communities program by reviewing submissions for participation, developing resources, and engaging municipalities.
Support activities related to reducing residential fertilizer use by developing training materials, reviewing public opinion poll data, and creating community outreach campaigns.
Maintain the LINAP Project Tracking Database and develop a tracking database for LIAA projects, regularly updating data, running queries and generating reports.
Preferred Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree in a field related to science, engineering, or natural resources, with three years of related experience.
Knowledge of the technical and policy components needed for holistic watershed management; biological, chemical, and physical water quality indicators; and agricultural best management practices related to nutrient use.
Ability to present program goals and priorities in a public setting, forge working relationships with diverse groups, and recognize connections across priority areas.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and computer proficiency.
Logistics This full-time NEIWPCC position will work 7.5 hours per day and is based in Stony Brook, NY. Duties will be performed largely in an office setting with occasional travel, for which a valid driver’s license and private means of transportation are required. Some evening and weekend activities will be required. After six months, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule, subject to approval and program needs.
Pay & Benefits The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $55,000 to $70,000. NEIWPCC offers an outstanding comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees:
Pays 75% of premiums for health, dental and vision coverage.
Contributes 10% of annual base salary to employee retirement plans.
Provides 15 paid vacation days, 15 paid sick days, paid holidays and volunteer leave per year.
Offers tuition reimbursement and professional development support.
Qualified employer for the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness program.
To Apply Submit cover letter, resume, and a brief writing sample by email to jobs@neiwpcc.org by February 9, 2025. Please reference #25-NYS-LIRPC-DEC-001 in the email subject line. Accepting applications until the position is filled. A full position description may be viewed at: https://neiwpcc.org/about-us/careers .
About NEIWPCC NEIWPCC is a regional commission that helps the states of the Northeast preserve and advance water quality. We engage and convene water quality professionals and other interested parties from New England and New York to collaborate on water, wastewater, and environmental science challenges across shared regions, ecosystems, and areas of expertise. Our mission is to advance clean water in the Northeast through collaboration with, and service to, our member states.
NEIWPCC’s Diversity Commitment NEIWPCC is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. NEIWPCC is an equal opportunity employer, and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification, marital status, physical and mental disability, ancestry, genetic information, age, political or union affiliation, pregnancy or related medical conditions, military service or application for military service, veteran status, or any other status or classification protected by applicable law. Physical or mental disabilities will be considered only as they may relate to the candidate’s ability to fulfill bona fide job requirements. This policy refers to all personnel practices including employee recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, training, disciplining, terminating and all other conditions. Read more about NEIWPCC’s commitment to diversity here: https://neiwpcc.org/about-us/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/ .
Full Time
Seeking a full-time Environmental Analyst to assist with program coordination, administration, and planning for the Long Island Nitrogen Action Plan (LINAP) and the Long Island Action Agenda (LIAA), with the goal of reducing nitrogen and improving water quality in Long Island's surface water and groundwater.
Primary Duties
Facilitate, coordinate, and attend meetings with partners at federal, state, and local levels to enhance collaboration around environmental priorities and implementation activities.
Assist with the delivery of the Nitrogen Smart Communities program by reviewing submissions for participation, developing resources, and engaging municipalities.
Support activities related to reducing residential fertilizer use by developing training materials, reviewing public opinion poll data, and creating community outreach campaigns.
Maintain the LINAP Project Tracking Database and develop a tracking database for LIAA projects, regularly updating data, running queries and generating reports.
Preferred Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree in a field related to science, engineering, or natural resources, with three years of related experience.
Knowledge of the technical and policy components needed for holistic watershed management; biological, chemical, and physical water quality indicators; and agricultural best management practices related to nutrient use.
Ability to present program goals and priorities in a public setting, forge working relationships with diverse groups, and recognize connections across priority areas.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and computer proficiency.
Logistics This full-time NEIWPCC position will work 7.5 hours per day and is based in Stony Brook, NY. Duties will be performed largely in an office setting with occasional travel, for which a valid driver’s license and private means of transportation are required. Some evening and weekend activities will be required. After six months, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule, subject to approval and program needs.
Pay & Benefits The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $55,000 to $70,000. NEIWPCC offers an outstanding comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees:
Pays 75% of premiums for health, dental and vision coverage.
Contributes 10% of annual base salary to employee retirement plans.
Provides 15 paid vacation days, 15 paid sick days, paid holidays and volunteer leave per year.
Offers tuition reimbursement and professional development support.
Qualified employer for the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness program.
To Apply Submit cover letter, resume, and a brief writing sample by email to jobs@neiwpcc.org by February 9, 2025. Please reference #25-NYS-LIRPC-DEC-001 in the email subject line. Accepting applications until the position is filled. A full position description may be viewed at: https://neiwpcc.org/about-us/careers .
About NEIWPCC NEIWPCC is a regional commission that helps the states of the Northeast preserve and advance water quality. We engage and convene water quality professionals and other interested parties from New England and New York to collaborate on water, wastewater, and environmental science challenges across shared regions, ecosystems, and areas of expertise. Our mission is to advance clean water in the Northeast through collaboration with, and service to, our member states.
NEIWPCC’s Diversity Commitment NEIWPCC is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. NEIWPCC is an equal opportunity employer, and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification, marital status, physical and mental disability, ancestry, genetic information, age, political or union affiliation, pregnancy or related medical conditions, military service or application for military service, veteran status, or any other status or classification protected by applicable law. Physical or mental disabilities will be considered only as they may relate to the candidate’s ability to fulfill bona fide job requirements. This policy refers to all personnel practices including employee recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, training, disciplining, terminating and all other conditions. Read more about NEIWPCC’s commitment to diversity here: https://neiwpcc.org/about-us/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/ .
Annual Salary Range: $72,197.00 - $136,094.00
First Review of Applications: January 10, 2025
Expected Start Date: March 2025
SANDAG’S Capital Project Office Overview
SANDAG’s capital projects budget is the largest component of the SANDAG Program Budget, and it’s a direct result of state legislation that made SANDAG the responsible agency for construction of major regional transit facilities. This component of the budget includes the multi-year TransNet Major Corridor and Regional Bikeway Program and other transit and capital improvements. Examples of this work include the LOSSAN Rail Realignment, North Coast Corridor Program, bike infrastructure, and Otay Mesa East Port of Entry projects.
SANDAG’s Capital Project Office is responsible for maintaining the standards of project management by monitoring cost, scope, and schedule for all projects within the agency’s capital program. This includes budget development, resource planning, and scheduling and streamlining project management for over 100 projects, with a multiple year investment of over $9 billion. SANDAG partners with Caltrans, transit operators and local jurisdictions in order to implement these major transit, highway and bikeway projects throughout the region. In addition, the Capital Project Office maintains public accountability by ensuring data quality of the public TransNet Dashboard, an interactive tool which provides in-depth reporting on the progress of TransNet funded Major Corridor projects.
Role
The Project Control Analyst will develop, monitor, and maintain cost, scope, and schedule for capital transportation projects, and participate in technical financial and project management analyses related to the SANDAG capital improvement program. This role will also provide technical and financial project management analyses and support to staff and project managers.
*Two positions are available; these positions will be filled at the Associate or Senior level depending on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidates. *
Typical Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree with major course work in engineering, planning, project management, financial management, public administration, or a related field. A master’s degree or PMP certificate is desirable. A combination of education and recent work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Experience in project control, project scheduling, project management, finance, or budgeting experience preferably supporting the delivery of capital projects (Associate 3 years, Senior 5 years).
Demonstrated experience developing, monitoring, and maintaining numerous project budgets preferably for a comprehensive, regional capital improvement program; experience coordinating project control functions and activities and developing project budget control measures.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local sources of regional transportation funding; demonstrated understanding and ability to interpret laws, codes, and regulations pertaining to capital project funding, financial programming, budget development, and project control.
Benefits
SANDAG offers comprehensive benefits, to include health, dental, and vision insurance as well as employee assistance, wellness, and work/life balance programs. Additionally, SANDAG offers the following:
Hybrid work schedule (Monday/Wednesday teleworking; Tuesday, Thursday/Friday in office)
9/80 flexible work schedule (every other Monday off)
Pay-for-performance merit increases
CalPERS pension plan with employer and employee contributions
Excellent health insurance options for employees and their eligible dependents
Free dental and vision insurance for employees and their eligible dependents
Education Assistance of up to $5,250 a year for regular employees
Free transit pass for use throughout the San Diego region, bus, Rapid Express, Trolley, and COASTER
Paid time off including 12 paid holidays, 2 floating holiday days, generous paid time off (PTO) per year, depending on length of service
Call (619) 699-1900 or visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sandag ? for information. First review January 10, 2025. EOE.
Full Time
Annual Salary Range: $72,197.00 - $136,094.00
First Review of Applications: January 10, 2025
Expected Start Date: March 2025
SANDAG’S Capital Project Office Overview
SANDAG’s capital projects budget is the largest component of the SANDAG Program Budget, and it’s a direct result of state legislation that made SANDAG the responsible agency for construction of major regional transit facilities. This component of the budget includes the multi-year TransNet Major Corridor and Regional Bikeway Program and other transit and capital improvements. Examples of this work include the LOSSAN Rail Realignment, North Coast Corridor Program, bike infrastructure, and Otay Mesa East Port of Entry projects.
SANDAG’s Capital Project Office is responsible for maintaining the standards of project management by monitoring cost, scope, and schedule for all projects within the agency’s capital program. This includes budget development, resource planning, and scheduling and streamlining project management for over 100 projects, with a multiple year investment of over $9 billion. SANDAG partners with Caltrans, transit operators and local jurisdictions in order to implement these major transit, highway and bikeway projects throughout the region. In addition, the Capital Project Office maintains public accountability by ensuring data quality of the public TransNet Dashboard, an interactive tool which provides in-depth reporting on the progress of TransNet funded Major Corridor projects.
Role
The Project Control Analyst will develop, monitor, and maintain cost, scope, and schedule for capital transportation projects, and participate in technical financial and project management analyses related to the SANDAG capital improvement program. This role will also provide technical and financial project management analyses and support to staff and project managers.
*Two positions are available; these positions will be filled at the Associate or Senior level depending on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidates. *
Typical Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree with major course work in engineering, planning, project management, financial management, public administration, or a related field. A master’s degree or PMP certificate is desirable. A combination of education and recent work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Experience in project control, project scheduling, project management, finance, or budgeting experience preferably supporting the delivery of capital projects (Associate 3 years, Senior 5 years).
Demonstrated experience developing, monitoring, and maintaining numerous project budgets preferably for a comprehensive, regional capital improvement program; experience coordinating project control functions and activities and developing project budget control measures.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local sources of regional transportation funding; demonstrated understanding and ability to interpret laws, codes, and regulations pertaining to capital project funding, financial programming, budget development, and project control.
Benefits
SANDAG offers comprehensive benefits, to include health, dental, and vision insurance as well as employee assistance, wellness, and work/life balance programs. Additionally, SANDAG offers the following:
Hybrid work schedule (Monday/Wednesday teleworking; Tuesday, Thursday/Friday in office)
9/80 flexible work schedule (every other Monday off)
Pay-for-performance merit increases
CalPERS pension plan with employer and employee contributions
Excellent health insurance options for employees and their eligible dependents
Free dental and vision insurance for employees and their eligible dependents
Education Assistance of up to $5,250 a year for regular employees
Free transit pass for use throughout the San Diego region, bus, Rapid Express, Trolley, and COASTER
Paid time off including 12 paid holidays, 2 floating holiday days, generous paid time off (PTO) per year, depending on length of service
Call (619) 699-1900 or visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sandag ? for information. First review January 10, 2025. EOE.
REGIONAL PLANNER – STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS (I/II/ASSOCIATE)
Annual Salary Range: $56,834.65 - $107,078.45 First Review of Applications: May 10, 2024 Expected Start Date: June 2024
Role These positions will support a variety of projects focused on implementation of the Regional Plan. Specific focus areas may include Public Private Partnerships and the deployment of Flexible Fleet pilot projects, among other general planning functions .These roles will coordinate with regional stakeholders including transit agencies, local jurisdictions, educational institutions, community-based organizations, major employers, and private sector partners towards the development, deployment, and monitoring of projects that advance SANDAG’s transformative vision for the future of transportation.
*Two Regional Planner positions are available, depending on the experience of the candidate, these positions will be filled at the I/II/Associate level. * Overview of the Strategic Partnerships Division The Strategic Partnerships team is responsible for supporting the agency in evaluating the potential of public-private partnerships and innovative project delivery, as well as leading the agency’s efforts for goods movement planning, digital equity planning, advanced air mobility coordination, and the Flexible Fleets program.
Typical Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree with major course work in urban, regional, or transportation planning, public administration, or a related field. A combination of education and recent work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
One to three years of increasingly responsible, professional regional planning experience.
Knowledge of or ability to learn the principles and practices of regional transportation planning, particularly in the areas of performance management and monitoring, stakeholder engagement, safety, equity, binational collaboration, transportation planning, and related fields.
Knowledge of or ability to learn federal and state laws, regulations, and requirements pertaining to transportation planning; ability to interpret relevant legislative and regulatory mandates; familiarity with current trends.
Experience conducting technical research and planning studies; experience supporting the preparation of project reports, researching, and recommending alternatives; experience with intergovernmental project and plan review is desirable.
Benefits
SANDAG offers comprehensive benefits, to include health, dental, and vision insurance as well as employee assistance, wellness, and work/life balance programs. Additionally, SANDAG offers the following:
Hybrid work options
9/80 flexible work schedule
Pay-for-performance merit increases
Retirement - Defined Benefit Plan with the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS)
Retirement - 457 Defined Contribution Plan with Voya
Excellent health insurance options for employees and their eligible dependents
Free dental and vision insurance for employees and their eligible dependents
Education Assistance of up to $5,250 a year for regular employees
Free transit pass for use throughout the San Diego region, bus, Rapid Express, Trolley, and COASTER
Paid time off including 12 paid holidays, 2 floating holiday days, generous paid time off (PTO) per year, depending on length of service
Call (619) 699-1900 or visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sandag ? for information. First review May 10, 2024. EOE.
Full Time
REGIONAL PLANNER – STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS (I/II/ASSOCIATE)
Annual Salary Range: $56,834.65 - $107,078.45 First Review of Applications: May 10, 2024 Expected Start Date: June 2024
Role These positions will support a variety of projects focused on implementation of the Regional Plan. Specific focus areas may include Public Private Partnerships and the deployment of Flexible Fleet pilot projects, among other general planning functions .These roles will coordinate with regional stakeholders including transit agencies, local jurisdictions, educational institutions, community-based organizations, major employers, and private sector partners towards the development, deployment, and monitoring of projects that advance SANDAG’s transformative vision for the future of transportation.
*Two Regional Planner positions are available, depending on the experience of the candidate, these positions will be filled at the I/II/Associate level. * Overview of the Strategic Partnerships Division The Strategic Partnerships team is responsible for supporting the agency in evaluating the potential of public-private partnerships and innovative project delivery, as well as leading the agency’s efforts for goods movement planning, digital equity planning, advanced air mobility coordination, and the Flexible Fleets program.
Typical Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree with major course work in urban, regional, or transportation planning, public administration, or a related field. A combination of education and recent work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
One to three years of increasingly responsible, professional regional planning experience.
Knowledge of or ability to learn the principles and practices of regional transportation planning, particularly in the areas of performance management and monitoring, stakeholder engagement, safety, equity, binational collaboration, transportation planning, and related fields.
Knowledge of or ability to learn federal and state laws, regulations, and requirements pertaining to transportation planning; ability to interpret relevant legislative and regulatory mandates; familiarity with current trends.
Experience conducting technical research and planning studies; experience supporting the preparation of project reports, researching, and recommending alternatives; experience with intergovernmental project and plan review is desirable.
Benefits
SANDAG offers comprehensive benefits, to include health, dental, and vision insurance as well as employee assistance, wellness, and work/life balance programs. Additionally, SANDAG offers the following:
Hybrid work options
9/80 flexible work schedule
Pay-for-performance merit increases
Retirement - Defined Benefit Plan with the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS)
Retirement - 457 Defined Contribution Plan with Voya
Excellent health insurance options for employees and their eligible dependents
Free dental and vision insurance for employees and their eligible dependents
Education Assistance of up to $5,250 a year for regular employees
Free transit pass for use throughout the San Diego region, bus, Rapid Express, Trolley, and COASTER
Paid time off including 12 paid holidays, 2 floating holiday days, generous paid time off (PTO) per year, depending on length of service
Call (619) 699-1900 or visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sandag ? for information. First review May 10, 2024. EOE.