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Description
The Union of Concerned Scientists is an independent nonprofit alliance of over 250,000 concerned citizens and scientists across the country. We augment rigorous scientific analysis with innovative thinking and committed citizen advocacy to build a cleaner, healthier environment and a safer world. UCS is an acknowledged leader in promoting sound climate, energy and transportation policy at the federal and state levels. Our analysis, advocacy, and public outreach efforts have been instrumental in building public understanding, media attention, and policymaker action on climate solutions.
UCS seeks an individual to work with a top-notch, multi-disciplinary team in our Clean Vehicles Program to advance sound transportation policy.
Responsibilities:
The senior analyst/engineer will help lead UCS efforts to analyze the potential for strong transportation sector legislative and regulatory solutions to reduce U.S. dependence on oil and cut transportation related pollution.
The senior analyst will generate reports on fuel economy and vehicle technology issues, develop and recommend related policies, and serve as a technical expert to media, government and key allies. The senior analyst will provide technical information and expertise through testimony, written materials and public speaking and will actively promote promising legislation at federal and state levels while assisting in the development and management of regulatory campaigns on key transportation-related issues
Qualifications:
Candidates must have a strong background in vehicle technology and transportation policy.
This position requires three to five years of related experience for candidates with doctoral degrees and five to seven years of related experience for candidates with masters or equivalent experience, including background in research and policy development and analysis. Candidate should have knowledge of transportation field, including technology, equipment and systems, and current issues and their political/social/environmental/economic ramifications. Position requires an understanding of public policy aspects of transportation and related climate and energy issues and the role of technical analyses and advocacy in shaping public opinion and policy debates.
Applicants must have strong quantitative, analytical, and research skills; strong writing and verbal skills; proficiency with computer spreadsheet and word processing software; ability to write well for scientific and general audiences; familiarity with economics and public policy; and a team orientation. Direct experience with policymakers and the media is a plus.
Competitive salary and excellent benefits.
To apply:
Email or mail resume, cover letter, and a writing sample with Senior Analyst/Engineer in the subject line. No calls please. Please submit applications by June 15, 2007.
Clean Vehicles Program,
Union of Concerned Scientists,
1707 H St. NW, Suite 600,
Washington, DC 20006
UCS is an equal opportunity employer continually seeking to diversify its staff.