Senior Vehicles Analyst

UCS is a partnership of citizens and scientists working to preserve our health, protect our safety, and enhance our quality of life. UCS was founded in 1969 and currently has a membership and activist base of over 100,000, a staff of 100, and offices in Cambridge (MA), Washington (DC), and Berkeley (CA). The Berkeley office focuses on clean vehicles, renewable energy, and climate change issues. 

The Union of Concerned Scientists is seeking a Senior Vehicles Analyst to focus on vehicles and policies that reduce air pollution, global warming emissions, and energy consumption in California. The Senior Analyst will undertake research and advocacy in support of California's precedent-setting vehicles policies, such as global warming emission reductions, alternative fuels, and advanced technology programs. Candidates must have a science or engineering background.

Responsibilities: 

As part of the UCS Vehicles team, the Senior Analyst will plan and carry out research on clean and efficient motor vehicles and fuels in California; evaluate policies to reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles; prepare written materials for broad dissemination to policymakers, the media, and the general public; and represent UCS with the media and policymakers. 

Qualifications: 

Applicants should have a master's degree in an engineering, science, or environmental field, with minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience in transportation, energy, air pollution, or other relevant environmental fields. A bachelor's degree in engineering or physics is strongly preferred. 

Required Skills: Strong quantitative and analytical skills; proficiency with computer spreadsheets and word processors; ability to write well for scientific and general audiences; familiarity with economics and public policy; experience at public speaking; team orientation. 

Preferred Skills and Experience: Understanding of motor vehicle propulsion and emission control technologies; working knowledge of global climate change and air pollution science; experience with mobile source emission models. 

Position Details: This position will be based at UCS's Berkeley office. Salary commensurate with experience and training. Excellent benefits. UCS is an equal opportunity employer continually seeking to diversify its staff. 

To Apply: 

Please email or mail letter, resume, and 1-3 page writing sample. If Emailing, please put  "CA Senior Vehicles Analyst" in the subject line. No calls please.

Union of Concerned Scientists,
2397 Shattuck Ave., Suite 203,
Berkeley, CA 94704.
Attn: CA Senior Vehicles Analyst Position.