[Oppslist] ** Exciting climate change position at U.S. EPA in Washington, DC **

[Rosseel.Kevin at epamail.epa.gov]

January 8, 2007

       Program Manager–Landfill Methane Outreach 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, 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 Landfill Methane Outreach
Program.  The salary range for this position is GS-11 to GS-13 ($55,706
- $103,220), 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, Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP)

EPA is seeking a highly motivated individual to work with local and
national governments, industry, and other stakeholders in the landfill
gas field to increase the recovery and use of landfill gas around the
world.  LMOP is a voluntary assistance and partnership program that
helps facilitate and promote the use of landfill gas as a renewable
energy source domestically and internationally through the Methane to
Markets Partnership (M2M).  For more information about LMOP, see
http://www.epa.gov/lmop/ , and see http://www.epa.gov/methanetomarkets/
for more information about Methane to Markets.

The position requires the ability to master technologies and technical
issues related to reducing methane emissions from landfills,
successfully interact with industry, government and non-government
organizations to market the program, perform technical and financial
analysis, promote new projects, and manage a wide range of programmatic
activities. Work undertaken will involve strategic program planning,
marketing, communication, promotion of emission reduction technologies
and practices, designing and developing technical and outreach materials
to forward the goals of LMOP and M2M, and managing key program
activities.

The ideal candidate will have a master’s 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
solid waste 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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