Student Opportunity: Internship with EPA Region 6 (Dallas) Office of Regional Counsel (Deadline Feb. 22, 2013)

See below.  In addition to internship opportunity announcement, there are some sample forms and other information attached.

EPA Region 6 Office of Regional Counsel

2013 Summer Intern Honors Program

The Office of Regional Counsel, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 6, located in Dallas, Texas, is looking for law students to participate in our Summer Intern Honors Program. Under this program, EPA Region 6 will select students to work as interns in an intensive training program that will expose them to demanding front-line environmental enforcement (civil and criminal) or counseling work this summer. The interns will work at EPA’s office in Dallas. Selections will be made on a rolling basis until all positions are filled, and no applications will be accepted after February 22, 2013. Accepted law students can expect to work on both substantive and procedural matters involving almost every EPA program (e.g., Superfund, RCRA, Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, etc.), attend strategy meetings with agency clients and negotiations with the regulated community in enforcement and other cases, receive formal briefings from agency expert attorneys on current front‑burner issues, and participate in local environmental bar educational and social sessions.

Applicants must meet the requirements of EPA Order 3100.4B (text attached; if the order is not legible in the electronic format in which it appears, send an email to Ms. Chang-Vaughan and it will be sent to you in PDF format) to participate in this program. The Summer Intern Honors Program will begin May 20, 2013, and will end August 2, 2013. Region 6 understands that students may be available only during part of the summer and we will try to accommodate student availability. Although Region 6 encourages applicants from across the nation, EPA cannot provide travel expenses. Moreover, as stated in Order 3100.4B, a student volunteer is not a Federal employee for any purpose other than injury compensation and the Federal Tort Claims Act. These are unpaid positions. Service is not creditable for leave accrual or any other employee benefit.

Students who wish to participate in the Summer Intern Honors Program must submit a:

1. Cover Letter (Applicant=s Letter of Intent)

2. Resume

3. Writing Sample

4. Sponsorship Letter from Applicant=s Law School (model attached)

5. EPA Form 3100-14 (attached) (applicant should fill out only the areas which call for the applicant=s name, citizenship information, proposed arrival date, proposed termination date, and information regarding the sponsoring institution. Applicants must also sign Form 3100-14 at Aparticipant signature@).

Applicants should E-mail, post, or fax these documents to:

Ellen Chang-Vaughan (6RC-EW)

Office of Regional Counsel

U.S. EPA Region 6

1445 Ross Avenue

Dallas, TX 75202-2733

chang-vaughan.ellen@epa.gov

Fax(214) 665-3177

Phone(214) 665-7328

As indicated in the order, students must be sponsored by a law school. The law school must submit a letter which states the applicant=s eligibility and explains the relevance of the Summer Honors Intern Program to the student=s educational goals. A model letter is attached to this announcement. Questions regarding this program should be addressed to Ms. Chang-Vaughan at (214) 665-7328. The Environmental Protection Agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer; women, minorities and students with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

MODEL LETTER:

[date]

Ms. Ellen Chang-Vaughan

Office of Regional Counsel

U.S. EPA Region 6 (6RC-EW)

1445 Ross Avenue

Dallas, TX 75202-2733

Re: EPA Region 6 2013 Summer Intern Honors Program

Dear Ms. Chang-Vaughan:

This is to inform you that [student name] is a student in good standing at [law school name] and eligible for participation in the EPA Region 6 2013 Summer Intern Honors Program. If [student name] is accepted to the Summer Intern Honors Program the work [he/she] performs under the Program will be relevant to [his/her] educational goals in that [he/she] has a strong interest in environmental law, and the experience will complement [his/her] law studies at [law school name]. If you have any questions regarding this matter, please call me at [telephone number].

Sincerely yours,

[name]

[title (law professor or school official)]

Environmental

Protection ORDER 3100.4B

Agency

May 19, 1980

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PERSONNEL- GENERAL

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VOLUNTEER SERVICE PROGRAM

1. PURPOSE. This Order contains EPA policies and procedures relating to the acceptance of volunteer services from eligible students under section 301 of the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978.

2. BACKGROUND. The Volunteer Service Program was authorized by the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978 so that agencies could accept student volunteers for educationally related work assignments in nonpay status. This program is not a substitute for existing youth programs where students are given Federal appointments and receive pay. Rather it provides an additional opportunity to provide work experiences to students who by choice or design are not entitled to compensation.

3. DEFINITIONS.

a. AVolunteer service@ is service performed by a student, with the permission of the institution at which the student is enrolled, as part of a program to provide educational experience for the student. Such student service is to be uncompensated and will not be used to displace any employee or to staff a vacancy which is a normal part of EPA=s workforce.

b. AStudent@ is an individual who is enrolled no less than half-time in a high school, trade school, technical or vocational institution, junior college, college, university, or comparable recognized educational institution.

c. AAgreement@ is a written document developed jointly by the school agency outlining the responsibilities of each and providing conditions surrounding the student=s work assignment. The agreement form is shown in Figure 1.

4. PROGRAM OBJECTIVES. The Volunteer Service Program is designed to enrich educational programs; relate education to the occupational needs of both EPA and participating students; provide students the opportunity for early career exploration and work exposure; and to encourage interest in environmental studies and careers.

______________________________________________________________________________

Dist: Initiated by: PM-212

ORDER 3100.4B

May 19, 1980

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5. POLICY. It is EPA Policy to use the Volunteer Service Program to promote career awareness and to carry out affirmative action objectives. The EPA reserves the right to control the character and extent of the work assignments and studies, especially where safety is involved or where the public interest or EPA programs may be affected.

6. RESPONSIBILITIES.

a. Supervisors of Hosting Organizations. Supervisors who decide to participate in volunteer service assignments must secure prior approval from their servicing personnel office for each assignment.

b. Servicing Personnel Office. The servicing personnel officer is responsible for making determinations as to compliance with the standards of this order and for keeping records of the service of all student volunteers.

7. STATUS OF STUDENT VOLUNTEERS. Volunteer services must be consistent with the appropriate laws on the use of minors. Students participating in this program are not considered Federal employees for any purpose other than (a) the Federal Tort Claims Act and (b) the Federal Employees compensation Act.

8. PROGRAM RESTRICTIONS. The Volunteer Service Program is subject to the following standards:

a. Volunteer services must be consistent with the programs of the Agency, offer the prospect of fruitful interchange of ideas and information between EPA personnel and students, and not interfere with EPA programs. The program should benefit the volunteer=s educational goals.

b. Appropriate space, facilities, and equipment must be available and not require additional acquisitions other than for normal replacement of expendable supplies.

c. Host organizations are not prohibited from accepting volunteers who are relatives of EPA employees but must avoid giving them any preferential treatment.

d. The EPA funds will not be used to pay any salary costs for the research and studies associated with a volunteer=s project. However, indirect supervision may be provided by the host organization as deemed necessary.

ORDER 3100.4B

May 19, 1980

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e. Volunteers must agree that the results of their research and study, including material and inventions subject to copyright or patent, will be dedicated to the public and become part of the public domain except as otherwise authorized in accordance with Agency policies and procedures, or approved as a waiver by the Agency.

f. Each volunteer will be expected to use the facilities and equipment with care and complete the work study project within any prescribed time limit.

g. Volunteers may not sign requisitions for supplies and equipment or any other Agency document, supervise any other individual, or operate a Government vehicle.

9. PROGRAM PROCEDURES.

a. Request for Approval. Offices seeking to participate in voluntary service projects must submit through normal supervisory channels to their personnel officer the following:

1. A completed and signed EPA Form 3100-14, Volunteer Service Program Participant Agreement (Figure 1), for the proposed participant, detailing the proposed program of study, its expected duration, supervision, facilities and equipment required, and including waivers of the right to compensation and the right to any patents or other intellectual property acquired as a result of voluntary service at EPA.

2. A completed Standard form 171, Personal Qualifications Statement for each volunteer.

3. A letter from the volunteer=s educational institution attesting to the relevance of the proposed work study program to the student=s educational goals.

4. A SF 52, Request for Personnel Action with name of student, date of birth, social security number, proposed effective date and host office.

b. Approval by the Personnel Office. Upon approval by the servicing personnel office, the requesting organization will be notified.

c. Termination of Study. The host organization must notify the servicing personnel office of the termination of each volunteer=s program of study. An SF 52 Request for Personnel Action-Termination, should be completed and submitted to the servicing personnel office within ten (10) workdays after termination of study.

ORDER 3100.4B

May 19, 1980

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10. DOCUMENTATION OF SERVICE.

a. General. Although student volunteers are not Federal employees, their service is creditable for competitive examination purposes and participating schools, particularly those which award credit for service, may require certification of periods of service. Therefore, volunteer service must be documented on the Standard form 50 (SF 50), ANotificationof Personnel Action,@ completed as shown in Figures 2 and 3. Copies of SF 50 should not be forwarded to the Office of Personnel Management nor should agencies transmit data on student volunteers to the Central Personnel Data Files (CPDF). Each SF 50 must carry the remark: AUnder 5 U.S.C. 3111, a student volunteer is not a Federal employee for any purposes other than injury compensation and the Federal Tort Claims Act. Service is not creditable for leave accrual or any other employee benefits.@

b. Appointments. Student volunteer appointments will be documented as Volunteer Service - without compensation.

c. Separations. When the period of volunteer service has ended, an SF 50 must be prepared to show termination (not resignation). The SF 50 should also include under item 30, ARemarks,@ a statement of the total service in hours or days rendered between the appointment and separation dates.

d. Records. For each student volunteer, the servicing personnel officer will establish an official personnel folder (OPF) to contain copies of appointment and termination SF 50s, SF 171 of student volunteer, and a completed Volunteer Service Program Agreement. These documents should be filed on the right (permanent) side of the OPF. When volunteer service is terminated, the OPF should be sent to the National Personnel Records Center, following the instructions in FPM Supplement 293-31.

e. Acknowledgment. Hosting organizations are encouraged to acknowledge successfully completed volunteer assignments with a AThank you@ letter to the school and the volunteer.

11. PROGRAM REPORTING AND EVALUATION.

a. No formal reporting requirements are established at this time; however, servicing personnel officers should maintain the following information on each volunteer student for possible future reports:

ORDER 3100.4B

May 19, 1980

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1. Academic Level - data should reflect information to show if student is enrolled in, (1) high school, (2) trade school, (3) vocational or technical institution, (4) junior college (Associate Degree), (5) college (Baccalaureate Degree), (60 graduate school or comparable recognized educational institution.

2. Academic discipline (See FPM Supplement 292-1)

3. Duty station (by State) (See GSA world wide geographic location codes, November 1976)

4. Sex

5. Race or ethnic background (See FPM chapter 713, section 3)

b. This Volunteer Service Program will be reviewed and evaluated as part of the Agency=s overall Personnel management Evaluation Program.

/s/

Edward J. Hanley

Deputy Assistant Administrator

for Management and Agency Services

ORDER 3100.4B

May 19, 1980

______________________________________________________________________________

U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

VOLUNTEER SERVICE PROGRAM PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT

________________________________________________________________________________________

NAME OF PROGRAM PARTICIPANT CITIZEN OF U.S. PROJECT SUPERVISOR

Q YES Q NO

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

PROPOSED ORGANIZATIONAL ASSIGNMENT (Include geographical Location)

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

PROPOSED ARRIVAL DATE ACTUAL ARRIVAL DATE PROPOSED TERMINATION ACTUAL TERMINATION

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

SPONSORED BY EDUCATIONAL NAME AND ADDRESS OF INSTITUTION (If AYES@)

INSTITUTION

Q YES Q NO

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

DESCRIBE PROJECT(S) ON WHICH PARTICIPANT WILL WORK, INCLUDING SCOPE AND ANTICIPATED HOURS PER WEEK

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT TO BE MADE AVAILABLE BY EPA

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________DEGREE OF SUPERVISION TO BE EXERCISED BY EPA

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

ASSISTANCE AND DEGREE OF COOPERATION REQUIRED OF OTHER AGENCY PERSONNEL BY PARTICIPANT

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

PROJECT SUPERVISOR CERTIFIES THAT SERVICES TO BE PRODUCED BY THE PROGRAM PARTICIPANT ARE NOT SERVICES PROVIDED FOR THROUGH EPA AGENCY OPERATIONS

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SIGNATURE OF SUPERVISOR

______________________________________________________________________________________________________

THE VOLUNTEER AGREES THAT:

a. Any and all claims for compensation from the government of the United States are waived for any services performed;

b. The Government has a non--exclusive royalty--free license to use or reproduce and patent or copyright material which is developed as part of and during participation in this program; and

c. He/she will adhere to the administrative instructions and requirements of the agency while on EPA premises.

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PARTICIPANT SIGNATURE

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

PERSONNEL OFFICE SIGNATURE OF PERSONNEL OFFICER OR DESIGNEE DATE

CONCURRENCE

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

EPA Form 3100-14 (Rev. 5-80) Replaces the 7-79 edition and the 12-77 edition which was entitled AUnpaid Work-Study program.@

Student Internship Opportunity with Children's Trust (Eugene, Oregon)

 

Internship with "Children's Trust." For description of their work, see ad below.  Location of internship would be with organization in Eugene, Oregon.

 

Legal Intern – Spring, Summer, Fall

Our Children’s Trust is seeking several law students interested in public interest environmental

law during the spring, summer, and fall of 2013. Summer internships are 10-weeks, full-time.

Spring and fall internships can be full- or part-time, and work can be done remotely or in our

office in Eugene, Oregon.

Our Children’s Trust (OCT) is a nonprofit organization with the purpose to protect earth’s

natural systems and atmosphere for current and future generations. OCT is coordinating a legal

campaign in every U.S. state and against the federal government on behalf of youth based on the

public trust doctrine. The TRUST Campaign uses Atmospheric Trust Litigation (ATL) as the

legal tool to compel governments to act and consists of litigation and administrative petitions to

force the carbon reduction necessary to restore climate equilibrium on the planet. To that end,

OCT is working with attorneys and top climate scientists from around the world. OCT is also

part of a coalition of organizations coordinating a global youth-led climate legal initiative.

The legal intern will assist OCT’s legal efforts in state and federal actions, and internationally.

The intern’s work will directly support ATL and will include assisting attorneys around the

country and world in their ATL efforts; working with experts; conducting legal research; drafting

legal memoranda; drafting, reviewing, and editing complaints, briefs, and motions; and assisting

with discovery.

We rely heavily on legal interns for these tasks, placing a premium on careful, accurate, and selfdirected

work. Each intern is responsible for monitoring her/his own workload. Julia Olson, OCT

Executive Director and an attorney on the federal ATL case, will supervise the intern, providing

the intern with varied work experiences and holding regular meetings with the legal interns to

review and discuss their work.

The intern will be exposed to administrative, jurisdictional, statutory, and constitutional issues in

multiple jurisdictions. This is an unprecedented opportunity for a law student to be part of a

cutting-edge legal strategy, by involving an ancient doctrine of sovereign responsibility and

working with some of the top attorneys and scientists from around the world to address the

climate crisis.

You can find out more about OCT at our website:

www.ourchildrenstrust.org

Compensation:

These internship positions are unpaid, however, OCT is willing to support law students in

securing outside funding or academic credit for their work.

To Apply:

Please send a cover letter, resume, copy of law school transcript (unofficial version is okay), a

short writing sample (no more than 7 pages), and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of

three references (at least one legal) to Elizabeth Brown at: ebrown@ourchildrenstrust.org. Please

put “Legal Internship Spring/Summer/Fall 2013” in the subject line. There is no application

deadline, but we will start reviewing summer applications on January 31, 2013.

Re-post of Stanford LLM Fellowship - deadline February 1, 2013

The Stanford folks recently sent a reminder about this fellowship and the upcoming deadline.  See post about this on November 17.   Here's the notice that was circulated previously.

Teaching Fellow for Stanford Law School LLM Program in Environmental Law & Policy

The Teaching Fellow for the Stanford Law School LLM Program in Environmental Law & Policy will work with LLM student candidates in the program. The fellow will assume significant academic, advising and administrative responsibilities. He or she will be responsible for organizing and teaching three quarters of a colloquium addressing current issues and scholarship in the environment, energy, other natural resources, and related fields

. The fellow will also organize and facilitate informal workshops, outside speakers, and academic and social events; be responsible for day-to-day administrative management of the LLM program; advise and counsel LLM candidates on academic and personal issues; respond to inquiries from prospective LLM applicants; and interact with our faculty in support of the LLM program goals and needs. The fellow will work with the Executive Director of International Graduate Programs, and under the supervision of the Faculty Director of the Environmental & Natural Resources Law & Policy program. The fellow will also fully participate in the admissions process, working under the guidance of the Associate Dean for Admissions to admit the new class. Although this is a full time position, the fellow should have a reasonable amount of time to conduct his or her own research, and will have ready access to affiliated faculty for that purpose.

Candidates for this position are expected to have strong academic records and references. Professional experience in the area is also valuable. This position is intended primarily for people who expect to pursue an academic career in a field that is reasonably related to the specialization and who hold a JD, JSD or LLM from a U.S. law school. Applicants are expected to commit to this position in one year increments, starting in July 2013, with a two-year commitment preferred.

Those interested should apply by letter, summarizing their complete educational qualifications and experience, as well as any other information that might help us in making selections. Each applicant should also send us an official law school transcript, a resume, copies of any publications, and three letters of recommendation (at least two from law professors) commenting on the applicant’s suitability for the position in terms of teaching ability, analytic capability, interpersonal skills, and writing ability.

Apply by February 1, 2013

Your application package should be sent to:

Stanford Law School

Attention: Angela Arroyo

559 Nathan Abbott Way

Stanford, CA 94305-8610

Or by email to: aarroyo@stanford.edu

Applicants must also submit their resume electronically through the applicant tracking system at
http://jobs.stanford.edu/find_a_job.html and reference job number 50140.

Fellowship: LLM Fellowship, Vermont Law School, Agriculture Law Center (Deadline: March 1, 2013)

A fellowship announcement for the new Vermont Law School Center for Agriculture and Food Systems.  Provides a JD graduate with the opportunity to work closely with the Center director and law students on a variety of projects to promote sustainable local and regional food systems while earning an LLM.  It's a 2-year program that comes with a full tuition waiver and a stipend.  Deadline is March 1, 2013.

Full announcement follows:

Center for Agriculture and Food Systems Fellowship

 

The Center for Agriculture and Food Systems (CAFS) at the Vermont Law School is pleased to invite eligible candidates to apply for a two-year Fellow position from August 2013 through July  2015.  The fellowship combines the opportunity to obtain an LLM degree in Environmental Law from one of the leading environmental law programs in the nation with the opportunity to work in the cutting edge field of Agriculture  and Food  Law with experienced environmental, agriculture, and food law practitioners and students in a setting focused on promoting sustainable agriculture and food systems. The fellowship includes a full tuition waiver, provides a $30,000 stipend, and diverse, marketable experience in teaching, curriculum development, advocacy work.

 

Center for Agriculture and Food Systems

 

The Center for Agriculture and Food Systems has a dual mission:

 

 (1) To train the next generation of sustainable food and agriculture law and policy advocates and practitioners in support of robust local and regional food systems; and

 

(2)  To develop legal tools, disseminate information, and advocate for sustainable agriculture and food systems.

 

For more information about the Center for Agriculture and Food Systems, please visit:

 

http://www.vermontlaw.edu/Academics/Environmental_Law_Center/Institutes_and_Initiatives/Center_for_Agriculture_and_Food_Systems.htm

 

 

LLM in Environmental Law

The LLM in Environmental Law degree is designed for a select group of post-JD candidates seeking to specialize in the practice of environmental law, or pursue careers in teaching, research, or public policy.  Candidates include recent law school graduates and practicing lawyers who wish to develop an environmental law specialty.  The cornerstone of the LLM program is the Graduate Seminar.  A minimum of 30 academic credits are required to complete the program. For the CAFS Fellow, this 30 credit program is spread over two years.  Vermont Law School's environmental law curriculum includes more than 50 courses in environmental law, policy, science, and ethics. For more information about the LLM program, please visit:

http://www.vermontlaw.edu/Academics/Degrees/Master_of_Laws_(LLM)/LLM_in_Environmental_Law.htm

 

Description of the CAFS Fellow Position

In addition to pursuing the LLM degree, the CAFS Fellow will work part-time (at least 20 hours per week) on CAFS projects.  The Fellow will work closely with the CAFS Director on both aspects of the Center’s mission.   The Fellow will work with and mentor students.  The Fellow will also work with clients (farmers, government, and non-profits) to develop legal tools and trainings such as legislative proposals, legal and policy analysis, template agreements, and famer and producer workshops.   The Fellow's responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

 

•Working with and supervising student clinicians to provide legal assistance to help farmers, producers, and NGOs, including developing template legal instruments for food production, distribution, and marketing; legislative and regulatory analysis and reform proposals;   developing and conducting training and workshops on legal issues impacting farmers and food producers;

•Engaging in outreach to the food and agriculture community, including representing CAFS at food and agriculture events;

•Assisting the Director in identifying grant opportunities and drafting grants to accomplish projects of the Center; and

•Assisting in the development of innovative legal and policy ideas for promoting sustainable agriculture regional and local food systems.

 

The Fellow may also develop and teach a sustainable agriculture law course.

 

Summary of CAFS Fellow Qualifications

 •JD from an ABA accredited law school

 •Minimum of two years of relevant legal experience, including experience practicing agricultural or environmental law is preferred

 •Strong legal research and writing, interpersonal, and communications skills

 •Demonstrated commitment to sustainable agriculture and local/regional food systems, including work in food and agriculture settings is preferred

 •Admission to the LLM in Environmental Law program at Vermont Law School (application for LLM admission can occur concurrently with application for CAFS Fellow) 

 •Admission to Vermont Bar (can be obtained within first year of CAFS Fellow position)

How to Apply

Applicants interested in the CAFS LLM Fellowship must submit the LLM application to the Vermont Law School admissions office by March 1. In addition to the materials required for the LLM applications, applicants must submit a brief statement (not longer than one single-spaced page) explaining the applicant's interest in the fellowship. Decisions on the CAFS LLM Fellowship will be made by May 1.

If you have any questions about the Center for Agriculture and Food Systems LLM Fellowship, please contact Laurie Ristino, Director of the Center at lristino@vermontlaw.edu.

For general admissions questions, please contact the admissions office at admiss@vermontlaw.edu.

 

Position: Deputy Chief of the Environmental Enforcement Section, DOJ Environment Division (Deadline: Feb. 7, 2013)

Plum job, but only for a fairly senior litigator (position is part of the Senior Executive Service).  The Environmental Enforcement Section leads all of the civil enforcement work of the Environment Division within the Justice Department.

Here's link to full USAJobs web posting:  https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/334862200

SALARY RANGE:	$119,554.00 to $179,700.00 / Per Year
OPEN PERIOD:	Monday, January 07, 2013 to Thursday, February 07, 2013
SERIES & GRADE:	ES-0905-00
POSITION INFORMATION:	Full Time - Permanent
DUTY LOCATIONS:	1 vacancy in the following location: Washington DC Metro Area, DC United States
	DUTIES: The Environmental Enforcement Section (EES) is the largest litigating section in the Environment and Natural Resources Division and one of the largest in the Department of Justice. The Deputy Chief is one of three in EES who oversee a staff of attorneys and legal support who are responsible for bringing civil judicial actions under most federal laws enacted to protect public health and the environment from the adverse effects of pollution, such as the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, Oil Pollution Act, RCRA and the Superfund law (CERCLA). The breadth of the Section's practice is extensive and challenging. It includes cases of national scope, such as cases against multiple members of an identified industry, to obtain broad compliance with the environmental laws. Through its enforcement of the Superfund law, the Section seeks to compel responsible parties either to clean up hazardous waste sites or to reimburse the United States for the cost of cleanup, thereby ensuring that they, and not the public, bear the burden of paying for cleanup. The Superfund law is also a basis of the Section's actions to recover damages for injury to natural resources that are under the trusteeship of federal agencies. The Section works closely with the Environmental Protection Agency and with federal agencies that serve as trustees for federal natural resources, such as the Fish and Wildlife Service, or serve as managers for federal lands, such as as National Parks and Forests, when those resources and lands have been contaminated by third parties. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Back to top The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is required by law to review the executive qualifications of each new career appointee to the Senior Executive Service (SES) prior to appointment.To be considered for this position, applicants must submit a written statement addressing the five (5) Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) listed below. (See'HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED'). You must hold a J.D. degree, be an active member of a bar and you must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position

Human Rights Position: Human Rights Defenders Program, Senior Associate (Human Rights First); Deadline: January 25, 2013

Here's something that is non-environmental - human rights related work with Human Rights First, as a Senior Associate.  Application deadline is January 25, 2013.

Here's a link to the position announcement on the Human Rights First website:  http://ejob.bz/ATS/PortalViewRequirement.do?reqGK=648262

Some excerpts from job ad:

The Senior Associate is responsible for devising, planning, coordinating, and executing strategies for influencing U.S. human rights policy on the range of issues covered by Human Rights First’s Human Rights Defenders (HRD) program. He/She also plays a key role in formulating and achieving Human Rights Defenders program goals and objectives; fostering relationships with human rights advocates, nongovernmental organizations, and the U.S. government; conducting advocacy; engaging in research; developing recommendations, reports, website content, press materials, and other documents; developing specific projects; assisting in efforts to raise funds to support the program; and supervising interns.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: Law and/or another advanced degree in a discipline related to international human rights.

ANNUAL SALARY: Competitive with comprehensive benefits package

START DATE: Immediately

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: January 25, 2013. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.

APPLICATION PROCESS:
Please complete the online application found at our website www.humanrightsfirst.org under ABOUT US / JOB OPPORTUNITIES links.
You will be requested to provide:
· Resume (upload)
· Cover letter (secondary upload*)
· Writing sample (secondary upload*)
· Names and contact details for three (3) references (enter online)

Required Skills

·Experience engaging in legislative and/or policy advocacy with the U.S. government; ·Strong understanding of U.S. government decision-making processes, and sound policy judgment; · A minimum of five years of relevant professional human rights experience; ·Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to foster relationships with human rights advocates, nongovernmental organizations, and the U.S. government; ·Expertise in at least one country or region of the world with an understanding of the human rights issues and political dynamics in that region (regions would include Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, Latin America, or the former Soviet Union); ·Willingness to travel internationally; ·Excellent written and oral advocacy skills and a demonstrated ability to translate highly technical material for a variety of audiences and effectively edit the work of others; ·Track record of conducting human rights advocacy and achieving clearly defined objectives through the use of both legal and non-legal strategies; ·Understanding of international human rights law and enforcement mechanisms (both regional and international); ·Excellent project management skills, capacity to take initiative, to finish assignments under pressure and to work collegially with others; ·Understanding of international and regional political policy-making structures and institutions; and ·Ability to work comfortably in a variety of settings, including legal, academic, and governmental.

Optional Skills

USEFUL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ·Experience promoting and protecting human rights in diverse international environments; ·Expertise in issues relating to religious freedom; ·Experience working with U.S. embassies, in-country partners and/or volunteer attorneys; ·Experience working with the press to achieve advocacy goals; and ·Fluency in a language other than English.

Position for Junior Attorney/Jan 11, 2013 Application Deadline: Interior Department, Office of Solicitor, Division of Land and Water Resources (Washington, DC)

Happy new year.  For no good reason, I found myself directed to the USAJobs website (while looking at something else) and the available attorney positions there.  This item piqued my interest. (One lesson from this - if you are looking for a law job, surf the USAJobs website often.).  Note the super-short application time window - January 7 - January 11, 2013 (tomorrow/today, depending which time zone you are in).

The position is in the Solicitor's Office of the Interior Department, with job assignment in the Land and Water Resources Division, focusing on CERCLA/Superfund compliance work. The position apparently is suitable for a new/junior attorney and would start at GS-12.

One other thing - for those unfamiliar with the structure of the Interior Department, the Office of the Solicitor (currently Hilary Tompkins) is the equivalent to the General Counsel's Office in other federal agencies.

Here's a link to the full USAJobs announcement:

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/335027800

Job Title:Attorney - Advisor, GS-0905-12/13/14

Department:Department Of The Interior
Agency:Office of the Solicitor

Job Announcement Number:SOL-2013-0014

SALARY RANGE:	$74,872.00 to $136,771.00 / Per Year
OPEN PERIOD:	Monday, January 07, 2013 to Friday, January 11, 2013
SERIES & GRADE:	GS-0905-12/14
POSITION INFORMATION:	Excepted Appointment Not-to-Exceed 2 Years, - Full-Time
PROMOTION POTENTIAL:  14

Duties:

As an Attorney-Advisor with the Department of the Interior, Office of the Solicitor, Division of Land and Water Resources, Branch of Environmental Compliance and Response, your specific duties will include:

• Provides legal services on all aspects of enforcement of and compliance with the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA).
• Counsels clients with respect to agency implementation of CERCLA response action.
• Interprets and applies applicable statutes, regulations, and policies to support legally defensible decision-making; articulates legal reasoning to support those decisions orally and in writing.
• Represents the Department of the Interior in negotiations and proceedings related to its actions in taking CERCLA response and enforcement action; and provides litigation support to the Department of Justice on these matters.

Basic Qualification Requirements

Applicants must be law school graduates with LL.B. or J.D. degrees AND be admitted to the Bar.

Applicants must also meet one of the following:

--possess at least 1-year of professional legal experience following law school graduation; OR

--have a second professional law degree; OR

--meet any of the criteria indicated below:

(a) academic standing in top one-third of law school graduating class;

(b) graduation with academic honors;

(c) significant participation on the law school’s law review;

(d) significant participation in the law school’s moot court competition;

(e) significant participation in a clinical legal aid program;

(f) significant summer law office clerk experience; or

(g) other equivalent evidence of clearly superior achievement.

GS-12/13/14:

In addition to meeting the basic qualification requirements described above, applicants must also have the following additional years of professional legal experience for the grade level indicated:

--GS-12 = 1 year

--GS-13 = 2 years

--GS-14 = 3 ½ years

Applicants must be an active member of a bar, in good standing, of a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico bar. Selectee will be required to provide proof of bar membership during the pre-employment process.

You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the position by the closing date of the announcement.

Applicants must be law school graduates with LL.B. or J.D. degrees. You are not required to submit transcripts at this time. Education completed in colleges or universities outside the United States may be used to meet the above requirements. You must provide acceptable documentation that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. For more information on how foreign education is evaluated, visit: http://www.usgs.gov/ohr/oars/quals/foreign.html.

ABA Jobs Bulletin Board

In looking for something else, I came across the jobs bulletin board of the American Bar Association.  The available positions can be narrowed to just environmental jobs.  There appear to be primarily law firm and other commercial openings listed. Looks like a very useful resource, with one exception - some of the listings appear to require member log-in/password (though basic info such as job title and employer/location will often appear/be available even without log-in).

Here's link to website, for those interested - click the link and then enter "environmental" in the search box:

http://www.americanbar.org/resources_for_lawyers/careercenter/view_all_jobs.html

Position: Director of UNEP New York Environment Management Group Secretariat, Deadline: Feb. 8, 2013

Position announcement for senior/director-level opening of UNEP's Environment Management Group Secretariat in NY.

For the listing on the UNEP Jobs website, see link here:

https://inspira.un.org/psc/UNCAREERS/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/UN_CUSTOMIZATIONS.UN_JOB_DETAIL.GBL?Page=UN_JOB_DETAIL&JobOpeningId=25953&

Job Title:         Director, New York Office/Secretariat of the Environment Management Group, D2

Department/Office:  United Nations Environment Programme

Duty Station: New York

Posting Period:  Dec. 10, 2012 - Feb. 8, 2013

Job Opening Number:  12-PGM-UNEP-25953-D-NEW YORK (X)


Some key info (for full set of information, see link above):

Responsibilities:

The incumbent will be responsible for: 1. Leading the Coordination and overseeing, the preparation of reports for presentation to the Economic and Social Council, the General Assembly and its subsidiary bodies, and other policy-making organs, as appropriate, in consultation with the Office for Policy and Inter-Agency Affairs (OPIA), the Division of Regional Cooperation (UN Delivering as One Unit), and other relevant offices, 2. Contributing to the formulation of the Organization’s overall strategies and policies by participating in various committees, like High Level Committee on Programmes (HLCP), United Nations Development Group (UNDG), and Chief Executives Board for Coordination (CEB). Preparing documents on policy issues, and acting, as required, in an advisory capacity to the USG/ASG in the committees mentioned. 3. Acting as the Chief of the Secretariat of the UN Environment Management Group (EMG) and Secretary to the EMG and ensuring the effective functioning of the EMG, including its senior level decision-making body and its issue-management groups. Initiating, managing, coordinating and facilitating substantive preparations for and follow-up to EMG meetings and contributing to the development of strategic system-wide approaches to inter-agency coordination in the field of environment and human settlements through the EMG. 4. Managing the UNEP New York Office and the Secretariat of the EMG, including formulating and implementing their work programmes and undertaking all programmatic/administrative tasks necessary for the effective functioning of these entities.

Education:

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in international relations, environmental policy/sciences, economics, law, social sciences or related area. A first-level university degree in combination with additional two years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Qualifying years of experience are calculated following the receipt of the first-level university degree recognized by the United Nations.

Work Experience:

Over 15 years of professional working experience of which 10 should be at the international level including relevant experience of UN environmental policy negotiations and functioning of multilateral bodies.

Student Opportunity: Environmental Justice Writing Competition, $1000 Prize, Deadline: May 3, 2013

Of possible interests to students.  For full announcement see end of post.  Here's an excerpt:
 

Twenty years ago, Luke Cole identified the need for “environmental poverty law,” which he described as “a model of practice based on client empowerment, group representation, and a narrow role for legal tools.” [Luke W. Cole, Empowerment as the Key to Environmental Protection: The Need for Environmental Poverty Law, 19 ECOLOGY L.Q. 619, 683 (1992).  ] In honor of Cole’s life and work, which were devoted to representing low-income and minority communities exposed to more than their fair share of environmental harms, the American Bar Association invites thoughtful essays on the evolution and future of environmental justice lawyering. Essays may address issues such as standing and the limits of available causes of action; ethical, organizational, principal-agent, and other challenges of representing environmental justice communities and community based organizations; special concerns with good neighbor, community benefits, and other agreements; the appropriate roles an attorney should play in advancing client and community interests; implications of recent developments such as EPA’s Plan EJ 2014 (including “Legal Tools,” a review of available legal authorities), the preliminary finding of adverse, disparate impact of agency-funded activities under Title VI and subsequent settlement in Angelita C, and the rise of “climate justice” as an organizing principle.

PRIZE: The winning essay will receive an offer of publication from the Brooklyn Law Review and a prize of $1,000, courtesy of the American Bar Association.  Submissions are due by Friday, May 3, 2013. Members of ABA’s Environmental Justice Committee and editors of the Brooklyn Law Review will select the winner, to be announced on Friday, July 12, 2013. The Committee includes the following members:

RULES

ELIGIBILITY: The competition is open to currently enrolled students of ABA-accredited law schools and recent graduates (within one year). Only original, non-published essays will be considered. Papers submitted for course requirements are eligible for entry. Each entrant may submit only one paper.

AUTHORSHIP: Each essay must be authored by only one student. Jointly written papers will not be accepted.

FORMAT: Essays must be between twenty-five and forty pages in length, inclusive of footnotes, double-spaced. Essay style must conform to the current edition of THE BLUEBOOK: A UNIFORM SYSTEM OF CITATION.

DEADLINE: Submissions must be postmarked or emailed no later than Friday, May 3, 2013.

SUBMISSION: Papers must be submitted either online in MS Word or in hard copy at the appropriate address below. Each submission must include the following information about the author: (a) name; (b) law school affiliation; (c) telephone number; (d) mailing address; and (e) email address. Papers will not be returned to authors.

PUBLICATION: Each submission must be accompanied by a letter certifying that the essay has not been previously published, that it is the student’s work only, and that Brooklyn Law School and the American Bar Association have independent, exclusive rights of publication, should the essay be selected as the winner of the competition.

JUDGING CRITERIA: Essays will be evaluated on the basis of four criteria: originality, depth and quality of research and analysis, relevance (timeliness, contribution to the field), and clarity of expression. Judges’ evaluations will not be made available to entrants or the public.

ADDRESS: Please send all questions and submissions to Gregg Macey, Chair, Environmental Justice Committee, American Bar Association Section of Individual Rights and Responsibilities, Brooklyn Law School, 250 Joralemon Street, Brooklyn, New York, 11201 or via email (preferred) at gregg.macey@brooklaw.edu, attn: Essay Competition.

FINALITY: Decisions of the judges concerning the competition are final.

 

Positions: 3 Env. Impact Assessment jobs at University of Lapland, Finland, Deadline: Jan. 30, 2013

Interesting positions announcement, distributed via email, by Prof. Timo Koivurova from Finland:

THE ARCTIC CENTRE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF LAPLAND IS LOOKING FOR THREE

EXPERTS FOR THE PROJECT
 

“TESTING IMPROVEMENT PROCESSES OF FINNISH ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENTS AND THE MODES OF APPLICATION IN THE ARCTIC REGIONS OF FINLAND AND RUSSIA”

The Barents EIA project aims at designing a Roadmap together with decision makers,

companies, and other stakeholders to improved EIA processes for sustainable development in the

Arctic. The project will provide Finnish companies with good practices and free access to an

online information service that contains information about environmental legislation, rules, and

contact persons/institutions in Finland and in Russia. Thereby the project promotes high

environmental standards and business opportunities in Arctic Russia and Finland.

The tasks of the project are as follows:

- to support companies to develop their EIA processes in Northern Finland and Arctic Russia
- to investigate the needs of companies regarding EIA
- to develop a practical, free-access, and online information service for companies.
We are looking for highly motivated, team-oriented candidates.

Project manager, 1 March 2013 – 30 January 2014

The project manager will be responsible for the main products of the project together with the

responsible leader. You will engage in joint development of the implementation of EIA procedures,

including the design and coordination of benchmarking visits, the collection of experiences and

practices of EIA implementation, and the development of good practices together with companies.

Strong experience on EIA processes, participatory development skills, and stakeholder orientation are

expected. A PhD is considered as an advantage. You will also be responsible for the operational

management of the project (meetings, schedules, budget, administration, and reports). The salary is

based on the universities’ salary system and its requirement levels 8 – 9 concerning general personnel.

Thereby, the task-specific salary component is 2,445.68 – 2,825.68 €/month. In addition, the total

salary includes a personal performance-based component amounting up to 46.3% of the task-specific

salary component.

Researcher, 1 March 2013 – 31 December 2014

The researcher will analyze EIA practices and trends in the Arctic by collecting and analyzing primary

and secondary data, by drawing conclusions, and by contributing to articles and reports supporting the

development of the Roadmap. Experience on testing EIA processes in practice is expected. The salary

is based on the universities’ salary system and its requirement levels 3 – 5 concerning teaching and

research personnel. Thereby, the task-specific salary component is 2,139.50 – 2,820.64 €/month. In

addition, the total salary includes a personal performance-based component amounting up to 46.3% of

the task-specific salary component.

Researcher (Info Service on Russia), 1 November 2013 – 31 October 2014

The researcher will be responsible for the information service and the modes of application in the

Arctic Region. Proficiency in environmental assessment in the Russian Federation and in the related

legislative rules and procedures is required. Also, experience in testing EIA processes in practice is

expected. The salary is based on the universities’ salary system and its requirement levels 3 – 5

concerning teaching and research personnel. Thereby, the task-specific salary component is 2,139.50 –

2,820.64 €/month. In addition, the total salary includes a personal performance-based component

amounting up to 46.3% of the task-specific salary component.

The working languages are English and Russian.

Send your application to the University of Lapland (Kirjaamo, Yliopistonkatu 8) BOX 122, 96101

Rovaniemi by 30 January 2013.

More information: research professor, responsible leader, Dr. Timo Koivurova, Tel. +358405519522,

timo.koivurova@ulapland.fi

Student Opportunity: Internship for Spring Semester at Convention on Biological Diversity, Deadline: January 15, 2013

Note that the preferred start date for this internship is January 13, 2013, with a 4-6 month internship duration.  Location is in Montreal, Canada, the headquarters of the CBD.   Formal work will be with the Programme of Work on Lifeweb, Protected Areas, Dry and Sub-Humid Lands, and Climate Change.  Internship is unpaid.  Link to the announcement is here: 

http://www.cbd.int/doc/vacancies/2012/scbd/internships/scbd-intern-lifeweb-20121214-en.pdf

 

Text of announcement below:

 

INTERNSHIP WITH THE SECRETARIAT OF THE UNITED NATIONS

CONVENTION ON BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY

SUPPORTING THE PROGRAMME OF WORK ON LIFEWEB, PROTECTED AREAS, DRY AND SUB-HUMID LANDS, AND CLIMATE CHANGE

PERIOD AND DUTY STATION:

Minimum of 4 months (6 months preferable), commencing January 2013
1 in Montreal, Canada.

1
Please note that commencing date is negotiable

PURPOSE

The purpose of this internship is to provide assistance for the implementation of the programmes of work on protected areas, dry and sub-humid lands and climate change of the Convention on Biological Diversity, specifically:

1) Reviewing information and making recommendations on PoWPA and LifeWeb areas of work

2) Reviewing information and making recommendations related to biodiversity and climate change.

The internship offers an opportunity for a graduate student to gain international work experience and become acquainted with the implementation of a major United Nations multilateral environmental agreement and the intergovernmental processes this entails.

BACKGROUND

The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) is one of the key agreements adopted at the 1992 Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, where world leaders agreed on a comprehensive strategy for sustainable development – meeting our needs while ensuring that we leave a healthy and viable world for future generations. The Convention has 193 Parties and sets out commitments for maintaining the world's ecological underpinnings as we go about the business of economic development. The Convention establishes three main goals: the conservation of biological diversity, the sustainable use of its components, and the fair and equitable sharing of the benefits from the use of genetic resources.

TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR)

Under the daily supervision of the CBD LifeWeb Associate Programme Officer and working closely with the Programme Officer on Climate Change and Dry and Sub-humid Lands, the intern will contribute to the substantive work of the Secretariat in advancing implementation of the Programme of Work on Protected Areas.

The intern will contribute to the work of two separate but closely linked programmes of work, i.e. the programme of work on protected areas which includes the LifeWeb Initiative, and the programme of work on dry and sub-humid lands, including work on climate change and linkages with other multilateral environmental agreements. In particular, the tasks of the intern may include, but will not be limited to, the following:

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Review, analyze, and make recommendations to improve online gathering of data, storage and analysis of protected area and related information and reports;


Research new and innovative knowledge management tools and other opportunities;


Research donor profiles and align their priorities with those of potential partner countries and projects seeking funding;

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 General administrative and data entry related tasks as required;

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Create PowerPoint presentations summarizing key documents

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Conduct research on the impact of tropospheric ozone on biodiversity

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Support the coordination of the cooperation of the Secretariat with other biodiversity-related MEAs, including the revision of the relevant sections of the CBDs website

The work will
inter alia involve desk study, review of existing project and country profiles, internet research, liaising with relevant institutions and SCBD staff, and the drafting of documents. TOR may be further specified in accordance with the needs of the Secretariat as well as the personal interests and qualifications of the candidate.

MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR AN INTERNSHIP

Please note the following minimum eligibility criteria for an internship at the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity.

The Applicant MUST:

1. Be currently enrolled in a graduate (Masters) or post-graduate (PhD) programme;

2. Submit an endorsement from the Nominating/Sponsoring Institution;

3. Be willing to intern on a full-time basis spending five days a week for a period of at least four months;

4. Be covered by medical insurance and before arrival (if selected) provide the Secretariat with a medical doctor’s attestation of your general health.

QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates from all disciplines are welcome to apply for this post. However, a strong interest in multilateral diplomacy and sustainable development is essential and prior experience in communications would be highly regarded. In addition, prior exposure to climate change, biodiversity issues and protected areas would be an asset.

Additional required qualifications:

 Experience and skills in Knowledge Management;

 Oral and written fluency in English;

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Ability to familiarize him/herself with complex tasks in a brief period of time and to work under minimal supervision and meet tight deadlines;

 Enjoy working in a dynamic and multicultural environment;

 Strong online researching skills;

 International mindset and a desire to change the world.

Desirable qualifications:

 Oral and written fluency in other UN official languages;

 Experience living in developing country and/or rural community contexts;

 Prior exposure to conservation and biodiversity related issues;

 Experience in Computer Science and working with databases.

GENERAL CONDITIONS GOVERNING THE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME
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 Internships with the UN are not remunerated and all the expenses connected with it must be borne by the intern or by the sponsoring institution or government;

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There is no expectancy of employment at the end of the internship; and the UN accepts no responsibility for accidents and/or illness incurred during the intern’s stay;


The UN does not deal with immigration authorities in Canada and, therefore, the intern is responsible for obtaining any necessary visas on his/her own.

Further:


The intern will conduct him/herself at all times in a manner compatible with the responsibilities as a holder of a UN internship programme, and will not engage in any activity that is incompatible with the discharge of duties with the organization;


The intern will exercise the utmost discretion in all matters of official business of the organization;

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The intern will not communicate at any time to any other person or authority external to the UN, any information known by reason of the internship, which has not been made public, except in the course of duties or by authorization of the UN; nor shall the intern at any time use such information to private advantage;

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The intern shall keep confidential any and all unpublished information made known by the accepting office in the course of the internship and not publish any reports or papers on the basis of information obtained during the length of the programme, except upon the authorization of the UN.

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The intern shall arrange for own transport to and from the UN;


The intern will provide a written notice in case of illness or other unavoidable circumstances which might prevent him/her from fulfilling his/her obligations;


The intern will prepare an exit report and an exit questionnaire and submit them to the Human Resource Management Service at the end of the assignment.

(N.B. You may be requested to supply documentary evidence, which supports the statements you have made in your application. Do not, however, send any document or evidence until you have been asked to do so by the Organization and, in any event, do not submit the original text of references or testimonials unless they have been obtained for the sole use of the Organization. Applications will not, as a general rule, be valid or be retained by the United Nations for more than six months from date of receipt.)

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please use the internship application form available online at:
http://www.cbd.int/doc/vacancies/frm-scbd-intern-en.doc. An electronic copy of the application form, along with a CV and cover letter, must be received by 15 January 2013. Please entitle the subject line of your e-mail "LifeWeb Internship Application". An endorsement letter from the Nominating/Sponsoring Institution must be received prior to the commencement of the internship.

CONTACT

Mr. Matthew Dias

matthew.dias@cbd.int

Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity

413, rue St-Jacques - Suite 800

Montréal, Québec H2Y 1N9  

Immediate Position Opening in NYC -- Environmental Law Writer

This is a position announcement by Professor Michael Gerrard (at Columbia University Law School) that he sent out today via email:

I have an immediate opening for a full-time person to prepare updates to multi-volume reference works on environmental law; help write a monthly newsletter about new developments in environmental law in New York; update a chart on climate litigation and a separate chart on hydrofracking litigation; and write other materials in the area. Minimum qualifications include a J.D. degree; substantive background in environmental law; and ability to write clearly and quickly. Some background in journalism or publishing is desirable. Bar admission is not required. The hours are flexible. The salary is $60,000/year plus benefits. The place of work will be the New York City office of Arnold & Porter. Candidates should send a cover note and c.v. to dolia.christoffersen@aporter.com. No calls, please

Best Places to Work in the Federal Government . . . for Environmental Lawyers

For a posting on this and some interesting new information about satisfaction of environemntal lawyers in the federal goverment, please see my Citizen Yang post at

http://citizenyang.blogspot.com/2012/12/best-places-to-work-in-federal.html.

Fellowship: Columbia Fellowship on Climate Change Law, Deadline: February 15, 2013

Head of the Center is Prof. Michael Gerrard.

 

COLUMBIA FELLOWSHIP ON CLIMATE CHANGE LAW

Applications are invited for a fellowship in climate change law at Columbia Law School’s Center for Climate Change Law.  The salary will be $60,000/year plus benefits.  Applicants must have received a J.D. degree within three years prior to the beginning of the Fellowship. Strong academic qualifications and background in environmental or energy law and policy will be expected. The Fellow will function as Associate Director of the Center; will supervise various fellows, visiting scholars and interns; will work on a wide variety of research and writing projects; and will help organize conferences, seminars, collaborative publications, and other projects concerning climate mitigation and adaptation. 

The Fellowship will be for a one-year period, from September 2013 through August 2014. The application deadline is February 15, 2013.

More information about the Center is available at www.ColumbiaClimateLaw.com. Applicants should submit a cover letter, C.V. and law school transcript to eshear1@law.columbia.edu (no calls, please).