Nominations to the NEJAC
VACANCIES
The nomination process for new members for 2023 has closed. Our next recruitment drive will begin in Spring 2024. At that time we will post a list of vacancies and application instructions on this page.
NOMINATIONS
Any interested person and/or organization may self-nominate or nominate qualified individuals for membership when the nomination period is open. EPA values and welcomes diversity. In an effort to obtain nominations of diverse candidates, the EPA encourages nominations of women and men of all racial and ethnic groups from all geographic locations of the United States of America. All nominations will be fully considered, but applicants need to be aware of the specific representation needs each year. In 2023, EPA recruited nominees/applicants with knowledge in:
- Youth perspectives and youth development,
- Environmental measures,
- Public health/health disparities,
- Water Infrastructure and other water concerns,
- Farmworker and pesticides,
- Community sustainability and resiliency,
- Green jobs and green infrastructure,
- Land use and equitable development,
- Emerging inclusion of sub-populations such as the homeless, veterans, prisoners, etc.
Other criteria used to evaluate nominees included:
- the background and experience that would help members contribute to the diversity of perspectives on the committee (e.g., geographic, economic, social, cultural), educational background, professional affiliations, and other considerations;
- demonstrated experience with environmental justice and community sustainability issues at the national, state, or local level;
- excellent interpersonal and consensus-building skills;
- ability to volunteer time to attend meetings 2-3 times a year, participate in teleconference meetings, attend listening sessions with the Administrator or other senior-level officials, develop policy recommendations to the Administrator, and prepare reports and advice letters; and
- willingness to commit time to the committee and demonstrated ability to work constructively and effectively on committees.
HOW TO SUBMIT NOMINATIONS
The nomination process for new members for 2023 has closed. Our next recruitment drive will begin in Spring 2024.
Any interested person and/or organization may self-nominate or nominate qualified individuals for membership when the nomination period is open. Nominations will be accepted in electronic format and must include the following documents:
- A completed NEJAC Membership Nomination Form (Form will be posted on this page in Spring 2024)
- Resume and a short biography describing the professional and educational qualifications of the nominee/applicant, including a list of relevant activities, and any current or previous service on advisory committees.
- A minimum of one (1) and no more than three (3) letters of recommendation are required from a third party supporting the nomination. Letters should describe how the nominee’s experience and knowledge will bring value to the work of the NEJAC.
For more information please contact, Paula Flores-Gregg, the Designated Federal Officer for the NEJAC at flores.paula@epa.gov.