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3 Ways to Find Disaster Relief Jobs

How to Find Disaster Relief Jobs

Over the past couple of days, we have received a number of calls from people around the country looking for disaster relief jobs in the stricken areas. To accelerate the flow of volunteers and workers into these areas, we want to share three ways to find disaster relief jobs Before applying to any disaster relief jobs there is one specific point to remember: Relief agencies try to use as much local labor as possible to combat the disruption of the local jobs .

FEMA.gov: When FEMA responds to a disaster it activates response teams to help with assessment, recovery and oversee debris removal. These teams also include local and regional Citizen Emergency Response Teams (CERTS). Many cities and states have regular CERT training session for people interested in disaster response. FEMA also hires a limited amount of contract and temporary workers with specific skills directly through their website. Become part of the FEMA On Call List Here

State Emergency Management Agencies: These agencies work similar to FEMA but on a state level. They also hire contractors and temporary workers through their state agencies in certain instances. These positions are typically advertised through the state department of labor.

Charities, Churches and Relief Organizations: Believe it or not. Charities and Relief organizations do have paid temporary disaster relief jobs on certain occasions. These positions will appear on their organization's website and social media outlets. It is also possible to with these organizations as a volunteer.

Disaster Relief Jobs on Job Boards and Other Outlets

Over the next few weeks there will be many disaster relief jobs advertised through various media outlets. We advise that job seekers use appropriate caution when inquiring about these positions. Some maybe false advertising or active scams. Be sure to check out the organzations before submitting any information.

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Hot Job Alert:Senior Fisheries Biologist / Project Manager

SENIOR FISHERIES BIOLOGIST / PROJECT MANAGER

Locations: Atlanta, Georgia, Charlotte, NC, Raleigh, NC, Charleston, Columbia or Greenville, SC
 

Hinton Human Capital, an emerging leader in Green, Environmental and Infrastructure search is seeking an experienced Fisheries Biologist / Project Manager for a prominent international environmental consulting firm. The ideal candidates must have 10 or more years of consulting experience doing fisheries related projects and have the following experience and skills:

Requirements

  • Demonstrated experience as a Project Manager managing project teams and tasks is required especially during field work. 
  • Demonstrated experience with FERC hydropower licensing and environmental permitting
  • Demonstrated experience identifying and classifying species of freshwater fish and aquatic invertebrates
  • Knowledge of Clean Water Act (CWA) sections 401, 404, 316 a & b regarding power plants is strong plus
  • Knowledge of water quality, TMDLs and modeling is a plus

Qualifications

  • MS in Aquatic Biology, Ecology, fisheries or Natural Sciences is required 
  • Excellent oral & written communication skills
  • Excellent computer skills

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Engineers Week: Introduce Your Child To Engineering

Happy Engineers Week

Happy Engineers Week

Engineers Week :Celebrate Engineering in Everyday Life

Engineering touches every aspect of our lives. Yet most of us are not consciously aware of the contributions engineering professionals have made to make our daily lives a little easier. Think about these examples of engineering: Your cell phone. Your home. The water you drink. Your car. The highway , traffic lights and bridges. All of these are examples of engineering that touch our lives every day. Now I want to invite you to take another step: Use Engineers Week to Introduce your child to engineering. Why should you?

Engineering Disciplines Are Among the Fastest Growing and Well Paid Professions

According to a recent study by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) , six of the top 10 paying college degrees were in engineering disciplines. Here is an except from the NACE Study:

 "At an average starting salary of $70,400, computer engineering was the highest-paid major in 2012. Other engineering majors that were among the top 10 were chemical engineering, ($66,400, second), aerospace/aeronautical/astronautical engineering ($64,000, fourth), mechanical engineering ($62,900, fifth), electrical/electronics and communications engineering ($62,300, sixth), and civil engineering ($57,600, seventh). " 

If you search through many of the open positions on major job boards you will see a large number of engineering positions. One major issue that parents have with introducing their children to science and math based professions is : "How can I share this information with my child if I am not good in math and science myself?"

How Engineers Week Can Help You Introduce Your Child To The Engineering Profession.

Local colleges. museums and professional organizations like the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE), American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Society of Women Engineers (SWE) have special Engineers Week events scheduled that can help parents show their children some of the great contributions engineers have made to our world. Please check your local paper, online community event calendar or the organization's website for more information.

Take some time out this weekend and show your child some engineering wonders. You will have a positive effect on their future. 

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Hot Job Alert:Sr. Landfill Engineer/ Project Manager

Senior Landfill Engineer/Project Manager

Engineers Are Still In High Demand

Locations: Greenville, SC , Columbia, SC or Charleston, SC

Hinton Human Capital, an emerging leader in executive search in Environmental and Infrastructure industries is now searching for Senior Landfill Engineer/Project Manager for an international environmental consulting firm. Ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of demonstrated experience in environmental consulting plus the following skills and abilities:

  • Seller/Doer track record developing relationships with industrial, municipal & utility clients, and putting together proposa.
  • Must have proven project manager experience  including budgeting, task management and oversight of mid level engineers, scientists and technicians
  • Possess strong technical knowledge of landfill design, leachate treatment & disposal, EPA and State Regulations

Requirements

  • MS degree in civil, environmental or geotechnical engineering from ABET accredited program
  • PhD is a plus
  • CHMM or other environmental or project manager certifications are a plus
  • South Carolina PE is required or have the ability to become registered in within one year

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Hot Job Alert: General Manager – Environmental Services

Hinton Human Capital, an emerging leader in executive search in Green, Environmental and Infrastructure industries is now searching for a General Manager for a national environmental consulting firm in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Ideal candidate will have at least 15 years of demonstrated experience in working on environmental services industry plus the following skills and abilities:

Requirements

  • Must have demonstrated track record of overseeing the growth of a operation including managing P&L, personnel  management, project delivery and business development in the environmental services sector.
  • Experience working with upper managers and Project Managers on business plans, proposals and pursuits
  • Strong knowledge of  remediation, environmental compliance, emergency response  in the Florida market particularly for government, private and industrial sectors
  • Ability to manage a large and diverse group of professionals and hourly employees

Qualifications

  • BS in Engineering, geology or environmental sciences is required
  • Strong communication skills are required
  • PE or PG is strong plus
  • Masters or MBA is a plus
  • ChMM or other registration is a strong plus

 

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