NEIWPCC
Warrensburg, NY, USA
Dive into a dynamic role combating aquatic invasive species! As an outreach champion, you'll inspire communities, raise awareness, and drive positive change by empowering others to become stewards of our precious aquatic environments. If you're passionate about conservation, this is your chance to create a ripple effect of positive impact in the Lake Champlain basin.
You will:
Proactively engage with and build relationships with community groups, demonstrating assertiveness and effective communication to foster collaboration and support for our initiatives.
Conduct outreach to anglers, businesses, and communities along the Lake Champlain Canal corridor in New York to increase awareness of aquatic invasive species (AIS) impacts and methods to reduce unintentional spread.
Organize and execute technical workshops and trainings on AIS issues, and coordinate and attend meetings with partners and stakeholders on AIS-related topics.
Assist with local coordination of activities for an AIS spread prevention solution project, including environmental monitoring, data collection, spread prevention and rapid response activities.
What We Are Looking For
The successful candidate will have a passion and interest in preserving and advancing water quality in the Lake Champlain basin. We are seeking candidates with:
A master’s degree in environmental science, public health, biology, communications, public relations, or related field and at least five years of related professional or technical experience.
Knowledge and experience with aquatic invasive species and aquatic ecology.
Experience with or an interest in technical data communication, along with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within diverse groups with varying knowledge and priorities.
Knowledge of or experience with Lake Champlain Basin resource issues and understanding of federal and New York State environmental laws and regulations is a plus.
Candidates with alternative qualifications or who have taken a less traditional career path may be considered if an aptitude for success and a strong willingness to learn is clearly apparent.
What We Offer
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 your cover letter and resume by email to jobs@neiwpcc.org by February 28, 2024. Please reference #24-LCBP-003 in the email subject line. Accepting applications until the position is filled. A full position description and benefits listing may be viewed at: https://neiwpcc.org/about-us/careers .
Position Logistics
This full-time NEIWPCC position will work 7.5 hours per day and is based in the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation office in Warrensburg, NY. Duties will be performed largely as outdoor field assignments or community group meetings and will require travel to locations in New York, Vermont and Quebec, for which a private means of transportation will be required. Must possess and maintain a valid New York State driver’s license as well as a valid passport or smart license. After six months, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule, subject to approval and program needs. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required.
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 serves as the primary program administrator of LCBP and administers the Program’s personnel, finances, and contracts.
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
Dive into a dynamic role combating aquatic invasive species! As an outreach champion, you'll inspire communities, raise awareness, and drive positive change by empowering others to become stewards of our precious aquatic environments. If you're passionate about conservation, this is your chance to create a ripple effect of positive impact in the Lake Champlain basin.
You will:
Proactively engage with and build relationships with community groups, demonstrating assertiveness and effective communication to foster collaboration and support for our initiatives.
Conduct outreach to anglers, businesses, and communities along the Lake Champlain Canal corridor in New York to increase awareness of aquatic invasive species (AIS) impacts and methods to reduce unintentional spread.
Organize and execute technical workshops and trainings on AIS issues, and coordinate and attend meetings with partners and stakeholders on AIS-related topics.
Assist with local coordination of activities for an AIS spread prevention solution project, including environmental monitoring, data collection, spread prevention and rapid response activities.
What We Are Looking For
The successful candidate will have a passion and interest in preserving and advancing water quality in the Lake Champlain basin. We are seeking candidates with:
A master’s degree in environmental science, public health, biology, communications, public relations, or related field and at least five years of related professional or technical experience.
Knowledge and experience with aquatic invasive species and aquatic ecology.
Experience with or an interest in technical data communication, along with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within diverse groups with varying knowledge and priorities.
Knowledge of or experience with Lake Champlain Basin resource issues and understanding of federal and New York State environmental laws and regulations is a plus.
Candidates with alternative qualifications or who have taken a less traditional career path may be considered if an aptitude for success and a strong willingness to learn is clearly apparent.
What We Offer
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 your cover letter and resume by email to jobs@neiwpcc.org by February 28, 2024. Please reference #24-LCBP-003 in the email subject line. Accepting applications until the position is filled. A full position description and benefits listing may be viewed at: https://neiwpcc.org/about-us/careers .
Position Logistics
This full-time NEIWPCC position will work 7.5 hours per day and is based in the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation office in Warrensburg, NY. Duties will be performed largely as outdoor field assignments or community group meetings and will require travel to locations in New York, Vermont and Quebec, for which a private means of transportation will be required. Must possess and maintain a valid New York State driver’s license as well as a valid passport or smart license. After six months, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule, subject to approval and program needs. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required.
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 serves as the primary program administrator of LCBP and administers the Program’s personnel, finances, and contracts.
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/ .
MPN Diversity Recruiters
Birmingham, AL, USA
Our Fortune 500 Company client is seeking to directly hire a talented Data Analytics Analyst.
CANDIDATE SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
In order to receive consideration for an interview referral submission to our client's Hiring Manager for this role, each candidate must be reasonably qualified and comply with the following requirements:
1) Must be within commutable distance to Birmingham, AL .
2) Fully comply with ALL instructions below under the [How to Apply] section.
3) Fully complete all Responses to the Hiring Manager's Screening Questions below.
Job Summary:
Our client is seeking a Data Analytics Analyst located in Birmingham, Alabama. The position will be filled as a member of the Operations & Commercial Technology Solutions organization, within Fortune 500 Company client's Technology Solutions organization.
Operations & Commercial Technology Solutions is an application/software development portfolio. We build custom applications, system integrate commercial-off-the-shelf applications and develop software for automating business and data management processes. In recent years, our greatest focus has been on technology solutions towards data management and governance. Operational data that helps optimize the operation of our facilities. Commercial data that supplies us insights for how best to align our assets within the markets they operate in and contracts they service. We strive to make data easier for business partners putting data to work towards the optimization of business processes and/or the most efficient operation of our generating fleets. Data from our on-premises applications, data from energy markets, data from third parties, data that is both structured and unstructured, but data that when assembled provides our Fortune 500 Company client with information necessary to achieve a strategic advantage as a leading wholesale energy provider. Data and information that when managed effectively is easily accessible for reports, advanced analytics, data science, and AI/ML.
The Data Analytics Analyst serving in the Operations & Commercial Technology Solutions team is responsible for the following…
Leading/facilitating engagements with business partners towards the achievement of their data management, reporting & analytics, and software solution needs.
Assembling, implementing, and supporting automated data processes, simple to advanced data models, data visualizations and reports, and increasingly facilitating data science, upon on-premises and cloud-based technologies.
Organizing often disparate data alongside a common data ontology, while retaining the quality from the data source, minimizing data duplication, and simplifying access to data and information.
Working closely with our data architect and software developers to ensure new solutions align with our data management vision and technology roadmaps.
Thought leadership towards increasing efficiency and enhancing decisions, using data and information alongside innovative technology.
Actively listening and learning about business processes, connecting the dots when innovative technology might represent a solution.
The position of Data Architect and this role requires the following…
Understanding of and ability to apply principles, theories, and concepts of all-things data – databases, data integration, data governance, data science, advanced analytics & reporting, cloud-based data management, and artificial intelligence/machine learning.
The ability to understand business objectives for data and engineer business solutions that leverage current and innovative data technology capabilities and provide valuable insights to relevant stakeholders.
Job Experience & Education
A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Engineering, Math, Business or another relevant academic discipline.
Four or more years of professional IT experience.
Three or more years of experience implementing automated data processes, simple to advanced data models, data visualizations and reports.
Experience working in a fast-paced, competitive information technology organization.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Knowledge for assembling and implementing data integration & migration, data management, data analytic & reporting solutions. Including but not limited to the following:
On-premises and cloud-based data and information management systems - SQL Server, Oracle, Time-series Historians, Denodo, Microsoft Azure, Databricks, and others.
SSIS, APIs, Kafka, etc.
SSRS, Power BI, Tableau, Excel, etc.
MATLAB, Python, R, etc.
Programming skills in languages such as SQL, Python, C#, Spark, and/or R.
Experience analyzing and modeling highly granular time-series data from IoT devices.
Ability to organize technology and product delivery for iterative development via Agile methodologies.
Strong data modeling skills and understanding of data warehouse design techniques.
Have demonstrated the ability to dive deep into data to find problems or trends.
Ability to conduct research into emerging technologies and trends, standards, and products as required. Bringing new ideas and innovations to the team.
Partner with business and technology subject matter experts to elicit and translate business requirements into technological solutions.
The ability to “think big” and challenge conventional wisdom regarding technology, data, information & analytics.
The ability to build a comprehensive understanding of and strategically connect the needs of multiple Fortune 500 Company client business areas.
The ability to understand and practice appropriate data & software development standards to meet business requirements and to ensure that consistent frameworks are applied across the company.
Excellent written and oral English communication skills with the ability to tailor communication as appropriate for the audience.
Capable of building productive relationships with teammates and business partners focused on teamwork and cooperation.
Excellent organization and time management skills, and capable of managing time and priorities to effectively respond to emerging needs and meet upcoming deadlines and commitments.
Able to work in a professional environment with limited direct supervision.
Strong leadership and negotiation skills with business and technical groups. A demonstrated ability to build consensus among many stakeholders.
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, often solving problems and providing solutions for business partners, but more frequently equipping them or others with the knowledge and necessary tools for self-sufficiency.
Capable of identifying and implementing technical and business orientated process improvements.
Familiar with modern software development, source control and change management methodologies.
The ability to be comfortable with ambiguity and a willingness to take principled bets on new technology.
The ability to establish, implement, and enforce appropriate data & software development standards to meet business requirements and to ensure that a consistent framework is applied across the company.
Strong customer service skills with the capability to manage expectations, fulfill commitments and meet project deadlines.
Behavioral Attributes
Opportunistic Drive - Committed to delivering technology solutions that help Fortune 500 Company achieve their business imperatives and driven to identify opportunities to do so within the solutions, information and data we’re stewards of.
Positive Can-Do Attitude – Must be willing to take full responsibility for duties and work effectively under the pressure of deadlines and shifting priorities.
Self-Starter – Able to work in a professional environment with limited direct supervision.
Results-Oriented – Acts with speed and decisiveness; takes initiative does what it takes to meet commitments.
Safety Focused – Accepts responsibility for the safety of yourself and co-workers.
Commitment to continuous learning and improvement – Stays abreast of new technologies and techniques in the market; Looks for opportunities improve through strategy and innovation.
_________________________________________________________________
HOW TO APPLY:
Click on the APPLY button to send your resume and other credentials and full responses to the Hiring Manager's Questionnaire below to MPN Diversity Recruiters.
__________________________________________________________________
HIRING MANAGER'S SCREENING QUESTIONS:
Please answer ALL of the questions BELOW as accurately as possible. If you're determined to be reasonably qualified, you will be submitted to our client for a potential interview and direct hiring consideration for this great opportunity.
(1) Do you have a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Engineering, Math, Business or another relevant academic discipline?
Respond with either 'YES' or 'NO' .
If another relevant academic discipline, please elaborate.
(2) Do you have direct experience successfully designing, implementing or supporting “big data” technology solutions for an enterprise?
Respond with either 'YES' or 'NO' .
If “Yes”, please elaborate.
(3) Do you have an understanding of the electric utility industry/operations and the IT support model required to meet business needs?
Respond with either 'YES' or 'NO' .
If “Yes”, please summarize.
(4) Do you currently reside in the Birmingham, AL area OR are you willing and able to be located in Birmingham, AL?
Respond with either 'YES' or 'NO' .
(5) Summarize the 3 most notable accomplishments of your professional technology career. Accomplishments that are related to this opportunity.
(6) Briefly describe your consulting and technical leadership experience.
(7) Please provide required salary range for base pay (please do not state "negotiable").
Full Time
Our Fortune 500 Company client is seeking to directly hire a talented Data Analytics Analyst.
CANDIDATE SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
In order to receive consideration for an interview referral submission to our client's Hiring Manager for this role, each candidate must be reasonably qualified and comply with the following requirements:
1) Must be within commutable distance to Birmingham, AL .
2) Fully comply with ALL instructions below under the [How to Apply] section.
3) Fully complete all Responses to the Hiring Manager's Screening Questions below.
Job Summary:
Our client is seeking a Data Analytics Analyst located in Birmingham, Alabama. The position will be filled as a member of the Operations & Commercial Technology Solutions organization, within Fortune 500 Company client's Technology Solutions organization.
Operations & Commercial Technology Solutions is an application/software development portfolio. We build custom applications, system integrate commercial-off-the-shelf applications and develop software for automating business and data management processes. In recent years, our greatest focus has been on technology solutions towards data management and governance. Operational data that helps optimize the operation of our facilities. Commercial data that supplies us insights for how best to align our assets within the markets they operate in and contracts they service. We strive to make data easier for business partners putting data to work towards the optimization of business processes and/or the most efficient operation of our generating fleets. Data from our on-premises applications, data from energy markets, data from third parties, data that is both structured and unstructured, but data that when assembled provides our Fortune 500 Company client with information necessary to achieve a strategic advantage as a leading wholesale energy provider. Data and information that when managed effectively is easily accessible for reports, advanced analytics, data science, and AI/ML.
The Data Analytics Analyst serving in the Operations & Commercial Technology Solutions team is responsible for the following…
Leading/facilitating engagements with business partners towards the achievement of their data management, reporting & analytics, and software solution needs.
Assembling, implementing, and supporting automated data processes, simple to advanced data models, data visualizations and reports, and increasingly facilitating data science, upon on-premises and cloud-based technologies.
Organizing often disparate data alongside a common data ontology, while retaining the quality from the data source, minimizing data duplication, and simplifying access to data and information.
Working closely with our data architect and software developers to ensure new solutions align with our data management vision and technology roadmaps.
Thought leadership towards increasing efficiency and enhancing decisions, using data and information alongside innovative technology.
Actively listening and learning about business processes, connecting the dots when innovative technology might represent a solution.
The position of Data Architect and this role requires the following…
Understanding of and ability to apply principles, theories, and concepts of all-things data – databases, data integration, data governance, data science, advanced analytics & reporting, cloud-based data management, and artificial intelligence/machine learning.
The ability to understand business objectives for data and engineer business solutions that leverage current and innovative data technology capabilities and provide valuable insights to relevant stakeholders.
Job Experience & Education
A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Engineering, Math, Business or another relevant academic discipline.
Four or more years of professional IT experience.
Three or more years of experience implementing automated data processes, simple to advanced data models, data visualizations and reports.
Experience working in a fast-paced, competitive information technology organization.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Knowledge for assembling and implementing data integration & migration, data management, data analytic & reporting solutions. Including but not limited to the following:
On-premises and cloud-based data and information management systems - SQL Server, Oracle, Time-series Historians, Denodo, Microsoft Azure, Databricks, and others.
SSIS, APIs, Kafka, etc.
SSRS, Power BI, Tableau, Excel, etc.
MATLAB, Python, R, etc.
Programming skills in languages such as SQL, Python, C#, Spark, and/or R.
Experience analyzing and modeling highly granular time-series data from IoT devices.
Ability to organize technology and product delivery for iterative development via Agile methodologies.
Strong data modeling skills and understanding of data warehouse design techniques.
Have demonstrated the ability to dive deep into data to find problems or trends.
Ability to conduct research into emerging technologies and trends, standards, and products as required. Bringing new ideas and innovations to the team.
Partner with business and technology subject matter experts to elicit and translate business requirements into technological solutions.
The ability to “think big” and challenge conventional wisdom regarding technology, data, information & analytics.
The ability to build a comprehensive understanding of and strategically connect the needs of multiple Fortune 500 Company client business areas.
The ability to understand and practice appropriate data & software development standards to meet business requirements and to ensure that consistent frameworks are applied across the company.
Excellent written and oral English communication skills with the ability to tailor communication as appropriate for the audience.
Capable of building productive relationships with teammates and business partners focused on teamwork and cooperation.
Excellent organization and time management skills, and capable of managing time and priorities to effectively respond to emerging needs and meet upcoming deadlines and commitments.
Able to work in a professional environment with limited direct supervision.
Strong leadership and negotiation skills with business and technical groups. A demonstrated ability to build consensus among many stakeholders.
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, often solving problems and providing solutions for business partners, but more frequently equipping them or others with the knowledge and necessary tools for self-sufficiency.
Capable of identifying and implementing technical and business orientated process improvements.
Familiar with modern software development, source control and change management methodologies.
The ability to be comfortable with ambiguity and a willingness to take principled bets on new technology.
The ability to establish, implement, and enforce appropriate data & software development standards to meet business requirements and to ensure that a consistent framework is applied across the company.
Strong customer service skills with the capability to manage expectations, fulfill commitments and meet project deadlines.
Behavioral Attributes
Opportunistic Drive - Committed to delivering technology solutions that help Fortune 500 Company achieve their business imperatives and driven to identify opportunities to do so within the solutions, information and data we’re stewards of.
Positive Can-Do Attitude – Must be willing to take full responsibility for duties and work effectively under the pressure of deadlines and shifting priorities.
Self-Starter – Able to work in a professional environment with limited direct supervision.
Results-Oriented – Acts with speed and decisiveness; takes initiative does what it takes to meet commitments.
Safety Focused – Accepts responsibility for the safety of yourself and co-workers.
Commitment to continuous learning and improvement – Stays abreast of new technologies and techniques in the market; Looks for opportunities improve through strategy and innovation.
_________________________________________________________________
HOW TO APPLY:
Click on the APPLY button to send your resume and other credentials and full responses to the Hiring Manager's Questionnaire below to MPN Diversity Recruiters.
__________________________________________________________________
HIRING MANAGER'S SCREENING QUESTIONS:
Please answer ALL of the questions BELOW as accurately as possible. If you're determined to be reasonably qualified, you will be submitted to our client for a potential interview and direct hiring consideration for this great opportunity.
(1) Do you have a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Engineering, Math, Business or another relevant academic discipline?
Respond with either 'YES' or 'NO' .
If another relevant academic discipline, please elaborate.
(2) Do you have direct experience successfully designing, implementing or supporting “big data” technology solutions for an enterprise?
Respond with either 'YES' or 'NO' .
If “Yes”, please elaborate.
(3) Do you have an understanding of the electric utility industry/operations and the IT support model required to meet business needs?
Respond with either 'YES' or 'NO' .
If “Yes”, please summarize.
(4) Do you currently reside in the Birmingham, AL area OR are you willing and able to be located in Birmingham, AL?
Respond with either 'YES' or 'NO' .
(5) Summarize the 3 most notable accomplishments of your professional technology career. Accomplishments that are related to this opportunity.
(6) Briefly describe your consulting and technical leadership experience.
(7) Please provide required salary range for base pay (please do not state "negotiable").