Green Zone Environmental Program GZEP

Welcome to Mayor Vincent C. Gray's Green Zone Environmental Program (GZEP), one of the largest green jobs training programs for youth in the nation. GZEP introduces District youth, ages 14 to 21, to the green job labor market, exposing them to numerous exciting career paths and offers academic enrichment opportunities. The program's primary goal is to afford young adults an opportunity to develop the skills and work ethic necessary to succeed in the workplace. District youth workers participating in GZEP work on projects that have immeasurable sustainability benefits on the District.

About GZEP 2012 GZEP operates under the auspices of the District Department of the Environment (DDOE). It is a six week program that begins in late June and ends in mid August. District youth from the District's Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) will participate in this year's program. Youth workers will learn about the environment through projects that entail beautification projects, graffiti removal, and invasive plant removal. Classroom and field-based training on environmental issues will also be provided. Work projects are made possible through collaboration among DDOE, other District agencies, non-profit community groups, and private partners.

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Seeking Supervisors

Looking for a rewarding opportunity? The GZEP is an excellent way for those interested in the environment, and conservation fields, to gain invaluable work and leadership experience while making a difference in young people's lives. As a supervisor and team leader at GZEP, you will lead the next generation of conservationist and land stewards in a host of environmental and sustainability tasks. These tasks will result in rebuilding neighborhoods and creating greener communities. Here is a glimpse of some of our youth workers' accomplishments in 2011:

• Adverted over 8,765 pounds of litter from reaching the Anacostia River
• Created community gardens at Hine Junior School
• Removed graffiti from Merritt Business Center
• Installed storm drain markers throughout the District
• Completed 1,042 Community Clean-up Projects

Want to join us this summer? Apply today. We are currently looking for talent to fill the following positions – Administrative Assistant, Team Leaders, Site Managers, Ward Managers, Payroll Specialists, and a Procurement Warehouse Specialist. For more information, please read the job descriptions and pay levels.

Funding Opportunity for Project Partners
The District Department of the Environment (DDOE), Green Zone Environmental Program (GZEP) provides District funds (pending availability) to non-profit, educational, and governmental organizations to carry out the GZEP job corps programs. Specifically, we are seeking community based partner organizations to train our team of supervisors in areas such as environmental education, best youth development practices, team development, and conflict resolution. Please contact Johnnie Philson, Management Liaison Specialist at johnnie.philson@dc.gov. If you are interested in DDOE's GZEP 2012 funding opportunities, you may re-visit this webpage in early April, 2012.

For More Information
District Department of the Environment
Office of Human Resources
Green Zone Environmental Program (GZEP)
1200 First Street NE, 5th Floor
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 535-2600 or (202) 481-3844 |  green.zone@dc.gov