SCB Bulletin Board Tag: Energy

misamilliron on "Grant Opportunity: Desert/Solar Research"

misamilliron — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:06:09 +0000

The California Energy Commission is seeking proposals from private entities, including non-profit organizations and private universities, to help reduce the environmental impacts of solar energy projects in California, particularly with respect to biological impacts in the California desert. Although public entities, such as national laboratories and public universities, cannot apply to this grant solicitation, they can participate as subcontractors to private-entity applicants. This competitive grant solicitation is sponsored by the California Energy Commission's Public Interest Energy Research (PIER) Energy-Related Environmental Program to investigate one or more of the following:
A. Innovative mitigation strategies other than land acquisition that would effectively offset the negative impacts of California solar energy development on special-status species and sensitive plant communities; and/or rigorous validation of and/or improvements to frequently recommended mitigation measures (for example, habitat restoration, fencing).

B. New or enhanced habitat suitability models that help to: predict the distribution of special-status plants and animals and sensitive plant communities within the Mojave and Colorado Desert regions; evaluate the impact of solar energy technologies, plant designs, and/or solar project site selection on special-status plants and animals and sensitive plant communities; and provide planning tools to assist in the siting, design, permitting, and mitigation of solar energy projects.

C. An improved impact assessment on species abundance and viability of relocating desert tortoise and/or other special-status plants and animals away from solar energy sites using currently established protocols; and/or develop improved protocols for relocation.

D. Numerical thresholds for viability of listed species populations (i.e., minimum viable population size) in regions within the Mojave and Colorado Desert regions targeted for utility scale solar energy development.

E. New or improved framework for conducting cumulative impacts analysis of solar energy development on sensitive biological resources.

For more information on this grant solicitation and how to apply, visit http://www.energy.ca.gov/contracts/pier.html#PON-09-007 .

Stage 1 proposals are due March 3, 2010, and a pre-proposal workshop will be held on January 28, 2010.

misamilliron on "Grant Solicitation: Desert/Solar Research"

misamilliron — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:01:31 +0000

E. New or improved framework for conducting cumulative impacts analysis of solar energy development on sensitive biological resources.

For more information on this grant solicitation and how to apply, visit http://www.energy.ca.gov/contracts/pier.html#PON-09-007 .

Stage 1 proposals are due March 3, 2010, and a pre-proposal workshop will be held on January 28, 2010.

mdesafey on "Senior Project Manager - CEQA Regulatory Compliance"

mdesafey — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:14:17 +0000

We are seeking a Senior Project Manager who will have the responsibilities of providing project management and technical direction to a variety of CEQA/NEPA compliance projects throughout California.

The ideal individual would have 5+ years experience working as a project manager overseeing the development of CEQA/NEPA Compliance documentation. This would include providing project management and technical guidance in the design, writing, and development of the overall project, including all reports, budgets, schedules and scopes of work, training and client relations, technical oversight.

Must have previous experience and expertise in CEQA/NEPA compliance regulations and environmental permitting for transportation, land development, infrastructure projects, water resources and/or energy projects.

Requires a degree in Environmental Planning, Biology, Ecology, Natural Resources or related discipline. Must have Exceptional project management, staff mentoring and written/verbal communication abilities desired.

Position is based in Irvine, California and offers excellent compensation and benefits.

For consideration please forward resume or contact directly:

Sequence Systems
Attn: Michael DeSafey
2008 Opportunity Drive #150
Roseville, CA 95678
Phone: 916-782-6900x 202
Fax: 916-782-6307
Email: mdesafey@sequencestaffing.com
www.sequencestaffing.com

mdesafey on "Job: Senior Biologist - CEQA Biological Leader"

mdesafey — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:11:27 +0000

Senior Biological CEQA Project Leader

We are seeking a Senior level Biologist who will have the responsibilities of providing project management and technical direction to a variety of environmental compliance projects throughout California.

The ideal individual would have 5+ years experience working as a project manager overseeing the development of CEQA/NEPA Compliance documentation. This would include providing project management and technical guidance in the design, writing, and development of the overall biological sections of the report, as well as, overseeing research, data collection, field surveys, reports, budgets, schedules and scopes of work, training and client relations.

Must have previous experience and expertise in CEQA/NEPA compliance regulations, environmental permitting (section 401 & 404), conducting wetland delineations, biological assessments, habitat assessments, permitting, restoration plans and vegetation surveys. Understanding of endangered species throughout the southwest is desired

Requires a degree in Biology, Ecology, Natural Resources or related discipline. Exceptional project management, staff mentoring and written/verbal communication abilities desired.

Position is based in Orange County and offers excellent compensation and benefits in an exceptional organization.

For consideration please forward resume or contact directly:

Sequence Systems
Attn: Michael DeSafey
2008 Opportunity Drive #150
Roseville, CA 95678
Phone: 916-782-6900 x202
Fax: 916-782-6307
Email: mdesafey@sequencestaffing.com
www.sequencestaffing.com

Should you background not match specifically what we are seeking in the Senior Biologist. Please feel free to forward your resume as we currently have a number of positions available in the biological, Ecological and Project Manager arena that your skills and career goals may be a better match. Please view our website at www.sequencestaffing.com