July 11, 2012  Preparation Course for Certification Best Western Airport Plaza 1981 Terminal Way Reno, NV. Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Erosion/Sediment Control But Were Afraid To Ask! This is a solid preparation course for certification in the Storm Water/Erosion Control Industry taught by two of the industry's most popular instructors. It is a valuable course if preparing for CISEC, Envirocert, QSD, QSP certifications or for any professional desiring to update their knowledge base or obtain continuing education credits to retain certification. Click here for registration!

July 12-13, 2012 WC-IECA & SER(GB) 2 Day Workshop Post-Fire Land Restoration Workshop & Field Trip Best Western Airport Plaza 1981 Terminal Way Reno, NV. Click here for registration! Topic details in abstracts.The Western Chapter of the IECA and the Great Basin Chapter of the Society for Ecological Restoration are combining resources for the up-coming workshop entitled 'Post-Fire Land Restoration'. The conference will be held July 12-13, 2012 at the Best Western Airport Plaza in Reno, Nevada. On the 12th, a variety of speakers will cover a broad array of topics including dust control following fire, weed management, planning and administration, impacts to wildlife and habitat management, erosion and sediment control, restoration methodologies, and fuels management. The field trip on the 13th will follow an overview presentation. Attendees will visit recent and older fires and have the opportunity to assess restoration activities. Become a member of the IECA or SER for reduced registration rates and more benefits!

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Deserving Students Wanted!

Please let students, your alma mater, alumni association, and academic contacts know that the WCIECA is offering one $1000 scholarship.

Applications are due July 1, 2012.

About ICF International 

ICF International (NASDAQ:ICFI) partners with government and commercial clients to deliver professional services and technology solutions.  Our Environment and Planning division provides a range of consulting services in environmental analysis and compliance (e.g., NEPA), land use planning, transmission planning, public affairs, permitting (e.g., renewable energy) and other emerging market sectors.  Our clients include federal, state and local agencies, and private energy and utility companies.  ICF's Web site is www.icfi.com.

ICF is currently seeking a Storm Water Compliance Specialist for our office in Redding, CA. To APPLY for this position, please visit us online at https://icfi.taleo.net/careersection/icf_prof_ext/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=110740

Job Description: 

The Storm Water Compliance Specialist will conduct inspections of construction sites and report results to evaluate compliance with the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) storm water General Permit for Construction and Land Disturbance Activities. The specialist may also prepare and amend storm water pollution prevention plans (SWPPP) and may on occasion conduct biological resource monitoring of construction sites.

Basic Qualifications:  

· Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Planning, or related field

· Certification by the SWRCB as a Qualified SWPPP Developer (QSD) or a Qualified SWPPP Practitioner (QSP)

· Minimum two years of experience conducting inspections of storm water best management practices at construction sites

· Experience with working with construction contractors and regulatory personnel

To APPLY for this position, please visit us online at https://icfi.taleo.net/careersection/icf_prof_ext/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=110740