Brownfield Redevelopment Specialist
New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ, United States
Title
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialist
Department
Center for Community Systems
Reports To
Director, Environmental Services
Position Type
Staff
Position Summary
The Brownfields Redevelopment Specialist will provide technical assistance and guidance, create tools and resources, and conduct educational and engagement forums to help communities assess, cleanup, and redevelop former industrial and commercial properties (brownfields), transforming them into productive reuse. The technical assistance provided to communities will contribute to a greater quality of life by improving health and safety; enhancing environmental quality; promoting use/reuse of existing infrastructure; promoting economic development; making better connections to jobs, education, and health care; creating and/or preserving open space; and creating more sustainable and resilient communities.
Essential Functions
Provides one-on-one technical assistance to government entities, community organizations, and non‑profits throughout the US to strategize how to address their specific brownfield challenges
Assists communities in understanding basic brownfields redevelopment concepts, navigating the brownfields regulatory process, identifying funding sources, and understanding technical and scientific reports and data
Provides funding application critiques and guidance
Plans and conducts brownfield engagement and educational events (workshops, seminars, webinars, bootcamps, conference sessions)
Identifies communities in need of brownfields redevelopment assistance services
Provides ideas and content for websites, newsletters, and educational tools on brownfields and brownfields‑related topics (such as equitable development, environmental justice, climate change impacts, community resilience, etc.)
Maintains a record of assistance activities for inclusion in required program progress reporting
Works collaborative with other staff to develop and implement strategies on effective ways to provide technical assistance and conduct community engagement activities
Performs other duties as requested
Education Requirements
Bachelor's degree in environmental planning, environmental science, geology, environmental engineering, or other relevant discipline
Experience Requirements
2 to 5 years of experience
Technical Requirements
Knowledge of Federal and/or state brownfield programs
Familiarity with the challenges affecting redevelopment and revitalization projects
Ability to work both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Possesses strong public speaking and relationship building skills
Possesses strong time management and organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines
Familiarity with identifying and utilizing available brownfield related data sources (i.e., NJDEP DataMiner)
Ability to present technical information to the public in plain language
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Excellent computer literacy, including Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and Adobe.
Experience with using database software including Airtable is a plus
Fluency in Spanish is a plus
Experience in real estate and/or public health assessments a plus
Interest in environmental justice and social equity in redevelopment
Applicants must have a valid driver's license
Other Requirements
This position requires frequent travel
This position is a hybrid position, with some time working at home, and some time in our offices at NJIT in Newark, New Jersey
This position requires the hired person to adhere to the New Jersey First Act
Bargaining Unit
PSA
Range/Band
21
Salary Information
In compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Law, the negotiated annual salary range for this position is $63,129.05-$107,893.56 (USD). NJIT considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses or other items.
Please note: This position is contingent upon grant funding.
FLSA
Exempt
Full‑Time
Full‑Time
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Brownfield Redevelopment Specialist
Department
Center for Community Systems
Reports To
Director, Environmental Services
Position Type
Staff
Position Summary
The Brownfields Redevelopment Specialist will provide technical assistance and guidance, create tools and resources, and conduct educational and engagement forums to help communities assess, cleanup, and redevelop former industrial and commercial properties (brownfields), transforming them into productive reuse. The technical assistance provided to communities will contribute to a greater quality of life by improving health and safety; enhancing environmental quality; promoting use/reuse of existing infrastructure; promoting economic development; making better connections to jobs, education, and health care; creating and/or preserving open space; and creating more sustainable and resilient communities.
Essential Functions
Provides one-on-one technical assistance to government entities, community organizations, and non‑profits throughout the US to strategize how to address their specific brownfield challenges
Assists communities in understanding basic brownfields redevelopment concepts, navigating the brownfields regulatory process, identifying funding sources, and understanding technical and scientific reports and data
Provides funding application critiques and guidance
Plans and conducts brownfield engagement and educational events (workshops, seminars, webinars, bootcamps, conference sessions)
Identifies communities in need of brownfields redevelopment assistance services
Provides ideas and content for websites, newsletters, and educational tools on brownfields and brownfields‑related topics (such as equitable development, environmental justice, climate change impacts, community resilience, etc.)
Maintains a record of assistance activities for inclusion in required program progress reporting
Works collaborative with other staff to develop and implement strategies on effective ways to provide technical assistance and conduct community engagement activities
Performs other duties as requested
Education Requirements
Bachelor's degree in environmental planning, environmental science, geology, environmental engineering, or other relevant discipline
Experience Requirements
2 to 5 years of experience
Technical Requirements
Knowledge of Federal and/or state brownfield programs
Familiarity with the challenges affecting redevelopment and revitalization projects
Ability to work both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Possesses strong public speaking and relationship building skills
Possesses strong time management and organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines
Familiarity with identifying and utilizing available brownfield related data sources (i.e., NJDEP DataMiner)
Ability to present technical information to the public in plain language
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Excellent computer literacy, including Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and Adobe.
Experience with using database software including Airtable is a plus
Fluency in Spanish is a plus
Experience in real estate and/or public health assessments a plus
Interest in environmental justice and social equity in redevelopment
Applicants must have a valid driver's license
Other Requirements
This position requires frequent travel
This position is a hybrid position, with some time working at home, and some time in our offices at NJIT in Newark, New Jersey
This position requires the hired person to adhere to the New Jersey First Act
Bargaining Unit
PSA
Range/Band
21
Salary Information
In compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Law, the negotiated annual salary range for this position is $63,129.05-$107,893.56 (USD). NJIT considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses or other items.
Please note: This position is contingent upon grant funding.
FLSA
Exempt
Full‑Time
Full‑Time
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