The Chesapeake Bay Foundation seeks a Keystone 10 Million Trees Seasonal Plant Inspector in the EPR Department to be based in Pennsylvania at our Duncannon and Marietta Warehouse.

THE CHESAPEAKE BAY FOUNDATION
Established in 1966, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) is the largest regional nonprofit conservation organization dedicated to saving the Chesapeake Bay, its rivers and streams, and the wildlife that call it home through education, advocacy, litigation, and restoration. Since 2010, CBF has engaged in a focused effort to defend and implement the Chesapeake Clean Water Blueprint, a binding federal and state collaborative agreement aimed at reducing pollution to the science-based, legally-affirmed levels established by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Blueprint is expected to be fully implemented by 2025. If the states and the federal government achieve Blueprint goals, the Bay will finally—after decades of failed efforts—be removed from the Clean Water Act’s impaired waters list. Successfully implementing the Blueprint depends on a well-informed, engaged, active, and diverse constituency of members, advocates, and volunteers who speak up and take action to save the Bay.

CBF has a staff of approximately 230 employees working in offices in Annapolis, Maryland; Richmond and Virginia Beach, Virginia; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; and Washington, D.C. as well as 15 field education program locations. Our staff and volunteer corps work throughout the region educating students and adults, advocating for clean water policies, restoring waterways, and litigating when necessary.
CBF's headquarters office in Annapolis, Maryland is the Philip Merrill Environmental Center, the world’s first U.S. Green Build Council’s LEED platinum building. In 2014, CBF opened the Brock Environmental Center—one of the world’s most energy efficient, environmentally smart buildings—in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
CBF has an annual budget of approximately $30 million and is supported by over 300,000 members and e-subscribers. For more information on CBF, please visit cbf.org.
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
Environmental Protection and Restoration
CBF’s Environmental Protection and Restoration department defends and restores the Chesapeake Bay by protecting the Bay’s natural resources from pollution and other harmful activities by fighting for strong and effective laws and regulations; restoring the Bay’s essential habitats and filtering mechanisms; and involving citizens in CBF’s environmental efforts by recruiting, training, and incorporating them as effective partners and leaders.

CONTEXT OF THE POSITION

The Keystone 10 Million Trees Plant Inspector will assist the Keystone trees staff and partners in the field at delivery sites, and at our Duncannon, PA (Perry county) and our Marietta, PA (Lancaster county) warehouses with tree distribution. This position will inspect plants compared to our contracted scopes of work for plant health and will assist in plant ID, sorting, labeling, and assisting staff in directing and organizing orders per their species ID. At times, this position may assist at tree plantings with logistical support.


Please note this is a campaign-funded position that is expected to be funded for multiple years. However, as with any position that is dependent on campaign money, there is the risk of unexpected funding problems, and the position can no longer be funded through the campaign. IF that should happen, CBF will review the position at that time to determine if it can then be funded from other sources of income within the organization.

Essential functions include:

1. Visit contracted nurseries to inspect tree/shrub stock that is contracted for our work; ensure it meets current and future specifications and report back to manager with conditions of plant health.
2. Report to tree delivery sites to inspect trees and shrubs coming off of truck to ensure plants meet minimum scopes of work and give recommendations for rejecting or accepting stock, requesting substitutions.
3. Assist staff at tree delivery sites with tree identification in order to sort tree orders for pickup orders.
4. Repetitive bending and lifting of 60+ pounds of flats of trees and occasionally bundles of tree shelters and stakes.
5. Sorting and inventory of products.
6. Acts as a CBF representative and provides excellent customer service when delivering product and trees to partners.
7. Performs daily safety checklists.
8. Potential overnight travel to Erie and Pittsburgh regions (maximum two nights per trip); hotel and expenses covered by CBF.
9. Occasional support at tree plantings to prep planting sites, sorting/organizing materials, setting up tables, etc.
10. Dates/Seasons required:
a. Spring 2023: March-May, up to 40 hours/week. Very limited evening. Work. Some Saturday or Sunday trailer deliveries.
i. Already scheduled dates: April 11, April 18, April 25, May 2
ii. Other dates determined by pickup and delivery schedules
POTENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
11. DOT Medical Exam and Commercial Motor Vehicle Certification upon hire
(https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/medical/driver-medical-requirements/dot-medical-exam-and-commercialmotor-vehicle-certification)

PREFERRED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

Successful candidates should be able to bend and lift 60+ pounds independently and repetitively; have PA native tree and shrub knowledge; have basic math skills; a clean driving record; pick-up truck driving experience a plus.; ability to provide their own transportation to and from work, and the ability to arrive to work on time.

Salary Range: $21

To apply, please send resume and cover letter through job posting on CBF website. This position will be open until filled.

CBF offers a 36-hour work week, a flexible telework policy, a comprehensive benefits package to include: 20 vacation days, 10 sick days, 2 floating holidays, health, vision, dental, life insurance, and a 403(b) retirement plan with matching contribution.


WE ARE COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND JUSTICE

Just as biodiversity is the key to a thriving ecosystem, human diversity is the key to saving the Bay. Success depends on people from widely diverse backgrounds, cultures, ethnicities, identities, and races taking collective action. Clean water, clean air, and a safe environment are rights we all share.

To increase diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation will:

• Recruit and retain a staff, board, and membership that reflect the diversity of people living within the Chesapeake Bay region;
• Strengthen and broaden the diversity of our partnerships;
• Celebrate and value the diversity of staff; and
• Fight to ensure that everyone has equal access to clean water, clean air, and a safe environment.

Studies show that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every qualification listed in a job description. Wondering whether you have the right credentials or background to apply? We value lived experience, are serious about embracing diversity, and are committed to building a team that represents our communities’ backgrounds. We encourage BIPOC, women, people from the LGBTQ+ community, and people with disabilities to apply.

CBF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.



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