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Description
Calstart is seeking a thoughtful, articulate, and well-organized person to serve as its Policy Director.
Position Overview:
The person in this position will play a critical role in analyzing and influencing public policy with the goals of improving air quality, cutting greenhouse gases, reducing dependence on oil, and building the clean transportation technology industry. Calstart's primary focus will be on legislation and regulations in California, though there will be opportunities to work with stakeholders in other States and in the nation's capitol.
A key element of the Policy Director's job will be to manage the California Secure Transportation Energy Partnership (CalSTEP). In 2007, CalSTEP released a 10-point action plan to help California reduce greenhouse gas emissions and become a model state in terms of energy security. Half of the recommendations were adopted. The Policy Director will be responsible for staffing the partnership, helping to develop its strategic direction, and advocating for its positions at key hearings and meetings in the State Capitol. CalSTEP (http://www.calstep.org/) is a CALSTART project.
In addition to managing the CalSTEP process, the Policy Director will also help shape and pursue other policy matters on behalf of Calstart and its industry stakeholders. The Policy Director will provide regular briefings and help keep CALSTART's participating companies aware of new policy trends and opportunities.
Qualifications:
The Policy Director must have very good communication skills and be able to work with a wide array of stakeholders and interests. The Policy Director must be able to quickly analyze and understand complex public policies. The Director must also have excellent bridge building skills and be able to help diverse parties find common ground for the betterment of the industry, public health, and the environment. Knowledge about California clean air, greenhouse gas, and energy polices is critical. The Policy Director will report direct to the CEO.
The Policy Director should be self-starter and comfortable working in a dynamic fast-changing environment. Passion for Calstart's mission and a strong sense of humor would be highly valued attributes. We want a person who enjoys analysis as well as speaking in front of groups.
Compensation:
Calstart offers a strong compensation package. In addition to a competitive salary, Calstart offers its employees a full HMO health plan (with no monthly employee contribution) including dental and vision care. The compensation plan also includes a retirement plan equivalent to 8 percent of the annual salary.
Calstart also allows for flexible work hours, encourages tele-commuting, and provides funding for transit. Given the need to be in Sacramento frequently, the person will work out of Calstart's San Francisco Bay Area office.