Rural Brownfields Specialist

Job Title: Rural Brownfields Specialist

 

Organization: Sierra Institute for Community and Environment

 

Location: Taylorsville, CA

 

Position Type: Full-time

 

Start Date: February 2024

 

Application Deadline: Open until filled

 

About Sierra Institute for Community and Environment:

The Sierra Institute for Community and Environment is a community-based organization dedicated to promoting healthy forests, watersheds, and communities. Grounded in triple bottom line values, the institute supports initiatives that simultaneously benefit the environment, economy, and equity within a given landscape.

 

Job Description:

The Sierra Institute is seeking a collaborative-minded professional to fill the full-time position of Rural Brownfields Specialist. This role involves working with a team of professionals to unlock the reuse potential of rural contaminated sites, contributing to the revitalization of rural communities and advancing landscape-scale forest restoration. The selected individual will learn from experienced Brownfields staff and contractors, providing direct technical assistance for ongoing brownfields cleanup and community assessment efforts.

 

Responsibilities:

Work closely with Sierra Institute staff, subcontracted California Professional Geologist (CPG), agencies, and community members.

Inventory, assess, and advance remediation of Brownfields sites throughout Plumas and surrounding counties.

Under the supervision of Sierra Institute’s Stewardship Project Manager, Executive Director, and partner CPG, perform tasks such as:

Inventory and prioritize rural brownfields sites.

Develop findings and recommendations report.

Conduct Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments.

Develop a multisite SAP/QAP.

Develop Analysis of Brownfields Cleanup Alternatives (ABCA’s).

Facilitate community engagement throughout the process.

Qualifications:

Interest in supporting brownfields assessment/remediation and redevelopment in rural mountain communities.

Preferred A master's degree in Environmental Sciences/Remediation/Policy, geology, or related field.

An undergraduate degree or other professional experience in geology, remediation, or related field.

Experience developing written content for development/redevelopment and/or environmental investigation and/or cleanup projects.

Ability to network and facilitate collaboration with agencies, contractors, and other partners.

Experience with communication with residents, community organizers, and other stakeholders with an emphasis on science/technical communication.

Experience with qualitative and/or quantitative environmental science research methods.

Interest in pursuing California Professional Geologist certification or equivalent.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

A willingness to work and live in a rural, mountainous area.

A team-oriented perspective with a productive level of self-guidance and initiative.

Critical thinking skills, creativity, and a positive attitude.

Personal vehicle for transportation outside of work.

Experience living and/or working in a rural setting and a strong desire to learn about rural issues.

Work Environment:

This position will fluctuate between working in an office and field setting. The role may require travel and fieldwork, primarily falling within the hours of 7:30 AM and 5:30 PM Monday-Friday, with some variation.

 

Compensation:

Salary range $46,838 - $58,139, commensurate with experience. Sierra Institute offers a competitive benefits package. Staff housing may be available.

 

COVID-19 Policy:

Consistent with organizational policy, all Sierra Institute staff are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and to follow up-to-date safety protocols informed by the latest research and evidence.

 

How to Apply:

Please send your cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references as one PDF to jobs@sierrainstitute.us with “Rural Brownfields Specialist” in the subject line. Review of applications will begin on January 17, 2023. For inquiries, please call (530) 284-1022.