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Description
EPA's Climate Leaders Program is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as Program Manager. Climate Leaders provides guidance and recognition to leading companies to help them develop and implement comprehensive climate change strategies.
Partner companies commit to reducing their impact on the global environment by completing a corporate-wide inventory of their greenhouse gas emissions based on a quality management system, setting aggressive reduction goals, and annually reporting their progress to EPA. More than 225 businesses have joined, making Climate Leaders the largest corporate greenhouse gas goal-setting program in the United States. These partners represent more than 8 percent of total U.S. greenhouse gas emissions and 11 percent of U.S. GDP.
The position is located in the Office of Atmospheric Program's Climate Protection Partnerships Division (CPPD), Energy Supply and Industry Branch (ESIB). ESIB is responsible for the implementation of voluntary programs that promote profitable opportunities for reducing emissions of greenhouse gases. These voluntary programs are designed to work in collaboration with industry to overcome a wide range of informational, technical, and institutional barriers to implementing cost-effective, greenhouse gas emissions reduction activities.
Responsibilities:
This position will assist in the continued development and implementation of the Climate Leaders program. The position involves providing technical assistance to Climate Leaders companies to complete GHG inventories and set GHG reduction goals; supporting the development of sector-specific and cross-sector inventory protocols; serving in multi-stakeholder groups on issues regarding program priorities; engaging potential and current Climate Leaders companies through outreach efforts and tracking their progress in the program.
In addition, the position involves developing and delivering technical presentations to various stakeholders, representing EPA at conferences and managing EPA contracts and grants.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have a graduate degree in environmental policy, management, engineering or business administration, and be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in particular with companies. Prior experience with the World Resources Institute/World Business Council for Sustainable Development GHG Protocol is preferred, but not required.
This position is located in Washington, D.C. Some domestic travel is required.
Compensation: Expected salary range is from $82,961 to $107,854 (GS-13), depending on education level and work experience.
To Apply:
If interested, please e-mail a cover letter and resume to Anne Bradley, by December 19, 2008. No Phone Calls Please.
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 on the U.S. Government's website (www.USAJOBS.gov). EPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Selection for this position 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. Applicant must be a U.S. Citizen.