[Oppslist] Exciting career opportunity in climate change at U.S. EPA

[Rosseel.Kevin at epamail.epa.gov]

Program Manager and Opening –Natural Gas STAR Program, US EPA

This notice is to announce the upcoming availability of an exciting
federal position to work in the challenging world of international
climate change and energy programs.  The position is located in the
Office of Atmospheric Program’s Climate Change Division (CCD), Non-CO2
Programs Branch (NCPB).  NCPB is responsible for the implementation of
voluntary programs that promote profitable opportunities for reducing
emissions of methane and high-global warming potential gases. The branch
is also responsible for the Methane to Markets Partnership (M2M).
Launched in November 2004, M2M will reduce global methane emissions to
enhance economic growth, promote energy security, improve the
environment, and reduce GHG emissions.  Through multilateral,
public-private sector cooperation, the Partnership promotes
cost-effective, near-term methane recovery and use projects at
agricultural operations (manure management), coal mines, landfills, and
oil and gas systems.

EPA seeks to a Program Manger position in the Natural Gas STAR Program.
The salary range for this position is GS-11 to GS-13 ($54,272 -
$100,554), dependent upon qualifications.   If interested, please e-mail
a cover letter and resume to the following contact:

        Emily J. Johnson
              USEPA (6207J)
              1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
              Washington, DC 20460
              E-mail: Johnson.emilyj at epa.gov

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 in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s
EZ-hire website (http://www.epa.gov/ezhire).  EPA is an Equal
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.

Program Manager, Natural Gas STAR Program

EPA is seeking a program manager for the Natural Gas STAR Program.
Natural Gas STAR is a voluntary public-private partnership designed to
reduce greenhouse gas emissions from oil and gas production,
transmission, distribution, and processing using cost-effective
management practices and technologies.  The program works directly with
representatives of the oil and natural gas industry, including
companies, major industry trade associations, governments, and research
organizations.  Internationally, the Natural Gas STAR Program is
responsible for implementing EPA’s Methane to Markets Partnership oil
and gas related activities.

This position requires a diverse set of skills including, an ability to
comprehend technologies and technical issues, conduct successful
face-to-face negotiations and interactions with industry, perform
technical and financial analysis, promote new projects, and manage a
wide range of programmatic activities.  Work undertaken will involve
strategic program planning, marketing directly to the industry,
performing cost-benefit analyses of new emission reduction technologies
and practices, designing and developing technical and outreach materials
to forward the goals of the Program and the Methane to Markets
Partnership, and managing key program activities.

The ideal candidate will have a masters degree in environmental science,
public policy, or a related discipline, and strong analytical,
marketing, communication, international relations, and presentation
skills.  The individual must also have the ability to rapidly learn
technical information and communicate it to the relevant stakeholders.
A petroleum background and international experience is preferred but not
required.  The ideal candidate will also have a strong commitment to
environmental protection, excellent writing skills, a high energy level,
strong quantitative skills, project management experience, and an
ability to work well with others.  The program operates in an
interactive team-based environment with each member assuming
responsibility for a diverse set of activities and responsibilities.
Domestic and international travel is required.

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