Openings in EPA’s Program Integration Branch
Climate Change Division, Office of Air & Radiation
EPA has two openings for policy analysts in EPA’s Program Integration Branch, Climate Change Division.
The Climate Change Division (CCD) is responsible for conducting economic analyses of the mitigation of greenhouse gases (GHGs); assessing long-term projections of climate change, including potential impacts to human health and the environment; coordinating domestic and international policies relating to climate change; and developing the official U.S. inventory of GHGs.
These positions are in the Program Integration Branch (PIB) within the Climate Change Division. The Program Integration Branch develops, formulates, and implements a variety of climate change programs, including coordination of the annual U.S. greenhouse gas emissions inventory, as well as undertaking policy analyses of a full range of issues related to climate change. The Branch serves as the principal point of contact in the Agency for greenhouse gas emissions inventory issues, use of market mechanisms for climate change both in the U.S. and other countries, and communication and outreach on climate change.
For additional information on EPA’s climate change activities, go to: www.epa.gov/climatechange
For these positions, the salary range is from GS-9 to GS-13 ($48,108 to $107,854), dependent upon qualifications.
This invitation for resumes is an opportunity for you to introduce yourself to us. It is not an official job application process. All job openings will be announced in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s EZ-hire website (http://www.epa.gov/ezhire).
EPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Selection for these positions will be based solely on merit without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, political affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, marital or family status, or any other non-merit factors. U.S. citizenship is required.
If interested please, e-mail a cover letter and resume to the following address (email only):
boggess.judy@epa.gov
Positions and Qualifications
The focus of the positions is to support policy and technical analyses of U.S. and international greenhouse gas policy issues and to support development of the U.S. greenhouse gas emissions inventory. The work may encompass providing analytic expertise for use in EPA regulatory programs (e.g., regulations requiring mandatory reporting of GHG emissions), providing policy analyses of legislative proposals (e.g., emission trading), analyzing issues associated with emissions inventories and offsets, policy analysis of international proposals, and serving as a contributing member of the team developing the U.S. greenhouse gas inventory that is submitted in fulfillment of treaty obligations under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
Applicants should be self-motivated analysts capable of contributing to the design and implementation of EPA’s climate change programs. Strong communication skills are necessary to facilitate interactions with other analysts, stakeholders, and contractors. Excellent writing skills are required to communicate the results of research and analysis. The applicants will be required to work in a team and multi-disciplinary setting.
Successful candidates must have a strong background in environmental and energy policy analysis and should be familiar with climate change science and policy. Ideal candidates should have an advanced degree in economics, engineering, public policy or a related discipline, with significant exposure to environmental and energy policy. Strong quantitative and analytical skills are preferred.
This position requires a strong commitment to environmental protection, excellent writing skills, a high energy level, and project management experience. Domestic and international travel may be required.
