[Oppslist] Another U.S. EPA Job Opening - Climate Mitigation Specialist

[Rosseel.Kevin at epamail.epa.gov]

JOB OPENING: Climate Mitigation Specialist

Climate Mitigation Specialist:  Forestry & Agriculture
Office of Air & Radiation, Office of Atmospheric Programs
Climate Change Division, Climate Analysis Branch

The Climate Change Division (CCD) is responsible for developing the
official U.S. inventory of greenhouse gases (GHGs); conducting economic
analyses of the mitigation of GHGs; assessing long-term projections of
climate change, including potential impacts to human health and the
environment; and coordinating domestic and international policies
relating to climate change.

This position is in the Climate Analysis Branch (CAB), which is
responsible for designing and carrying out analyses related to assessing
long-term greenhouse gas (GHG) scenarios, land-use change and carbon
sequestration, climate impacts, adaptation, and integrated assessment.
In addition, the Branch is responsible for conducting analyses of the
economic effects of greenhouse gas emission reductions and carbon
sequestration, including reductions related to greenhouse gas
intensities, capital vintaging, and technological diffusion.

An important function of the CAB is to provide analytical support to
policy efforts to reduce emissions of methane and other non-CO2 gases in
support of the U.S. Administration’s programs to partner with industry
to cost-effectively reduce GHG emissions.

The new Climate Mitigation Specialist for Forestry & Agriculture will
focus primarily on  developing and assessing data and analyses of
terrestrial carbon sequestration and land-based GHG emissions and
mitigation potential, using economic models, including sector-specific
forestry and agriculture economic models as well as computable general
equilibrium models.  Work undertaken will involve characterization of
mitigation opportunities in the forestry and agriculture sectors,
development of data needed to assess the costs and benefits of such
opportunities, and design, implementation, and management of economic
analyses for these sectors.

The ideal candidate will have at least a master's degree--either in
forestry, agricultural and/or natural resource economics; or,
environmental policy with an economics concentration, have experience in
the application of microeconomic theory, and possess strong analytical,
communication, and presentation skills.  Experience with the processes
of GHG emission and abatement from the agriculture and forestry sectors
is desirable. Experience in climate change analysis and familiarity with
climate change policy, as well as environmental and development
economics, are preferred, but not required. The candidate must also have
a strong commitment to environmental protection, excellent writing
skills, a high energy level, strong quantitative skills, the confidence
to conduct new analysis, and some project management experience.
Domestic and international travel may be required.

U.S. citizenship is required.

The salary range is GS-9 to GS-13 ($41,815 - $93,742), dependent upon
qualifications.   If interested, please e-mail a cover letter and resume
to the following contact:

      Marian Smoak
      USEPA (6207J)
      1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
      Washington, DC 20460
      E-mail: smoak.marian at epa.gov

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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.