Earthjustice
Washington, DC, USA
Earthjustice is now accepting applications for a Research and Policy Analyst to join its Washington, D.C., office. The Research and Policy Analyst will support the D.C. Office’s programmatic focus on energy and air pollution issues in the mid-Atlantic through efforts to promote a shift away from fossil fuels and toward equitable zero-emissions solutions across the power, transportation, and building sectors. The work will include developing factual support for litigation and advocacy, drafting and editing comment letters or other advocacy documents, engaging in advocacy work with government decision makers, and developing and maintaining relationships with clients and other partners.
Responsibilities:
Litigation Support Responsibilities (50%)
Conduct preliminary case inquiries and investigate potential new cases, including preparing factual research, analysis and organization of relevant information, and preparation of a written report.
Conduct factual research to support all stages of litigation.
Assist with drafting of client and expert declarations.
Summarize case-related documents and information.
Review and interpret agency policy and planning documents, technical support documents, and other factual and technical information relevant to legal strategies.
Draft and submit formal requests to agencies for public records.
Communicate with clients, experts, and government agencies.
Draft comment letters and present public comments and testimony at agency hearings.
Conduct media outreach and coordinate with the Communications Department.
Draft fact sheets, press releases, blogs, new articles, and other materials.
Produce multi-media materials (including GIS mapping) for case development and litigation.
Proofread pleadings.
Draft factual portions of pleadings.
Other Advocacy Responsibilities (50%)
Conduct outreach to potential and existing client groups, including groups from diverse and/or under-served communities, and otherwise cultivate allies, thoughtful partnerships, and coalitions in support of assigned issues.
Develop and maintain relationships with regional, state, and federal agencies and engage in advocacy to promote programmatic priorities.
Track and analyze legislative and administrative policy initiatives relating to assigned issues in coordination with the Policy and Legislation department.
Develop advocacy materials, including but not limited to fact sheets, letters, action alerts, blogs, and other educational materials for affiliated coalitions and the public.
Coordinate briefings, seminars, and informational sessions with partners.
Educate decision makers on key legal challenges and rulings.
Serve as spokesperson for Earthjustice on assigned issues.
Manage projects and other efforts performed on assigned issues by contractors, litigation assistants, interns, or others.
Work with the Communications Department to develop media strategies and conduct outreach to media on assigned issues.
Support client coalitions by participating in committee groups, attending conferences, maintaining websites, and tracking political and regulatory developments.
Track environmental news relevant to assigned issue areas throughout the region and identify matters that may warrant further consideration for Earthjustice engagement.
Monitor developments in programmatic priorities by attending relevant agency hearings and preparing and presenting comments as needed.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s preferred), preferably in Natural or Applied Sciences.
Strong commitment to protection of human health and the environment.
Experience with transportation, energy, climate and/or clean air policy issues preferred.
Ability to understand scientific and technical issues quickly and synthesize this information for attorneys.
Ability to explain complex facts and technical issues in a manner understandable to the general public.
Experience working with traditional and social media.
Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, and ARC GIS.
Significant online and traditional research experience.
Ability to communicate effectively with clients, experts and agency staff, as well as take proactive role in coalitions and other partnership opportunities.
Ability to work on cross-functional teams.
Attention to detail.
Outstanding organizational skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work independently, quickly, proactively, and with deadlines.
Awareness and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds and orientations.
Desire and ability to contribute to the creation of a diverse, equitable and inclusive work culture that encourages and celebrates differences.
Salary depends on experience (DOE) and location. Salary range in Washington, DC is: $64,300- 71,400. We offer a mission- and employee-focused work environment and a competitive compensation package, including excellent benefits. Earthjustice is an equal opportunity employer and highly values diversity.
Earthjustice is driven by a passion for justice, partnership, and excellence. Our core values lead us to seek a broad range of perspectives and backgrounds to achieve our mission and to maintain an inclusive environment where all staff are valued and respected. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to employment practices that ensure that employees and applicants for employment are provided with equal opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other factor that is not related to the position.
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Earthjustice is now accepting applications for a Research and Policy Analyst to join its Washington, D.C., office. The Research and Policy Analyst will support the D.C. Office’s programmatic focus on energy and air pollution issues in the mid-Atlantic through efforts to promote a shift away from fossil fuels and toward equitable zero-emissions solutions across the power, transportation, and building sectors. The work will include developing factual support for litigation and advocacy, drafting and editing comment letters or other advocacy documents, engaging in advocacy work with government decision makers, and developing and maintaining relationships with clients and other partners.
Responsibilities:
Litigation Support Responsibilities (50%)
Conduct preliminary case inquiries and investigate potential new cases, including preparing factual research, analysis and organization of relevant information, and preparation of a written report.
Conduct factual research to support all stages of litigation.
Assist with drafting of client and expert declarations.
Summarize case-related documents and information.
Review and interpret agency policy and planning documents, technical support documents, and other factual and technical information relevant to legal strategies.
Draft and submit formal requests to agencies for public records.
Communicate with clients, experts, and government agencies.
Draft comment letters and present public comments and testimony at agency hearings.
Conduct media outreach and coordinate with the Communications Department.
Draft fact sheets, press releases, blogs, new articles, and other materials.
Produce multi-media materials (including GIS mapping) for case development and litigation.
Proofread pleadings.
Draft factual portions of pleadings.
Other Advocacy Responsibilities (50%)
Conduct outreach to potential and existing client groups, including groups from diverse and/or under-served communities, and otherwise cultivate allies, thoughtful partnerships, and coalitions in support of assigned issues.
Develop and maintain relationships with regional, state, and federal agencies and engage in advocacy to promote programmatic priorities.
Track and analyze legislative and administrative policy initiatives relating to assigned issues in coordination with the Policy and Legislation department.
Develop advocacy materials, including but not limited to fact sheets, letters, action alerts, blogs, and other educational materials for affiliated coalitions and the public.
Coordinate briefings, seminars, and informational sessions with partners.
Educate decision makers on key legal challenges and rulings.
Serve as spokesperson for Earthjustice on assigned issues.
Manage projects and other efforts performed on assigned issues by contractors, litigation assistants, interns, or others.
Work with the Communications Department to develop media strategies and conduct outreach to media on assigned issues.
Support client coalitions by participating in committee groups, attending conferences, maintaining websites, and tracking political and regulatory developments.
Track environmental news relevant to assigned issue areas throughout the region and identify matters that may warrant further consideration for Earthjustice engagement.
Monitor developments in programmatic priorities by attending relevant agency hearings and preparing and presenting comments as needed.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s preferred), preferably in Natural or Applied Sciences.
Strong commitment to protection of human health and the environment.
Experience with transportation, energy, climate and/or clean air policy issues preferred.
Ability to understand scientific and technical issues quickly and synthesize this information for attorneys.
Ability to explain complex facts and technical issues in a manner understandable to the general public.
Experience working with traditional and social media.
Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, and ARC GIS.
Significant online and traditional research experience.
Ability to communicate effectively with clients, experts and agency staff, as well as take proactive role in coalitions and other partnership opportunities.
Ability to work on cross-functional teams.
Attention to detail.
Outstanding organizational skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work independently, quickly, proactively, and with deadlines.
Awareness and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds and orientations.
Desire and ability to contribute to the creation of a diverse, equitable and inclusive work culture that encourages and celebrates differences.
Salary depends on experience (DOE) and location. Salary range in Washington, DC is: $64,300- 71,400. We offer a mission- and employee-focused work environment and a competitive compensation package, including excellent benefits. Earthjustice is an equal opportunity employer and highly values diversity.
Earthjustice is driven by a passion for justice, partnership, and excellence. Our core values lead us to seek a broad range of perspectives and backgrounds to achieve our mission and to maintain an inclusive environment where all staff are valued and respected. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to employment practices that ensure that employees and applicants for employment are provided with equal opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other factor that is not related to the position.
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Southern California Edison
Rosemead, CA, USA
Job Description ENERGY FOR WHAT’S AHEAD
Are you looking to make a difference in your career? We’re working on smarter grids, cleaner energy and tools to help people manage energy more efficiently. You are inspired to work in a company that is forward facing. You want to play a big part in making meaningful decisions. You thrive when using your organizational planning skills, and keen sense of vision, transform and lead a world-class team, whose work directly impacts our customers. At the end of the day, you desire to build real change—for the better for everyone. Does this sound like you?
The job … Do you feel ready to be a part of something bigger than yourself? Join our creative SCE Air Quality Compliance team to help us tackle some of the most challenging air quality issues and deliver a clean energy future. As an Air Quality Advisor, you will serve as a compliance program manager supporting the transformation of our intellectually engaging air quality compliance programs. SCE owns and operates a large fleet of sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) gas insulated equipment, (GIE) which helps to ensure our grid’s reliability and safety while minimizing environmental impacts. You will collaborate with a diverse team of skilled engineers and scientists to ensure our company’s SF6 compliance obligations are met and to help improve the air quality where you and your family live and work.
As the Environmental Air Quality Senior Advisor , you will function as an internal expert within the Air Quality compliance discipline and will provide consultation and expert advice to our internal and external partners on SF6 and other air quality matters. You will also be supporting other air quality compliance programs at SCE’s power generating stations, service centers, substations, and corporate offices. Bring your drive for process improvement, can-do attitude, and strong analytical and air regulation interpretation skills to help us build and improve this exciting compliance program. If you a learner at heart, this is the job for you! You will be meeting and learning from our experts in Transmission & Distribution (T&D), Power Generation, and other Operational Services teams.
The day to day…..
Build a strong customer-focused team and collaborate with various cross functional teams to improve the SF6 program.
Author compliance procedures and lead internal and external partners to ensure regulatory compliance.
Interpret regulatory requirements, and clearly explain compliance obligations to non-technical partners.
Negotiate with regulatory agencies and internal/external partners to resolve differences.
Develop and deliver educational and training programs to empower field personnel to meet SCE’s compliance obligations.
Support other compliance activities within other air quality and climate change/sustainability compliance programs as needed.
Qualifications Qualifications you need …
Bachelor’s Degree or higher in engineering, chemical, mechanical, environmental science or related discipline.
Ten (10) or more years of experience in performing technical analysis and/or regulatory compliance within environmental/engineering fields.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote.
Other details that will set you up for success …
Experience in air quality regulatory compliance programs at the Federal, State and local levels.
SCAQMD’s Certified Permitting Professional (CPP) license, SJVAPCD’s Certification of Air Permitting Professional (CAPP) license, or similar certificate programs utilized by other air agencies that demonstrate strong knowledge and regulatory interpretation skills.
Possess strong analytical and critical thinking skills that enable accurate evaluation of complex situations and lead to sound business decisions.
Excellent presentation, critical thinking and oral and written communication skills.
Experience in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to solve technical problems.
Advanced proficiency in MS Excel such as the ability to nest multiple functions together to build dynamic formulas and custom visualizations using pivot tables, combo charts, form controls and formula ranges and formatting rules.
Ability to travel as needed for projects throughout SCE territory.
Eagerness to learn, have fun and grow in to increased program management responsibilities.
You should know …
Relocation is not available for this position.
You are legally authorized to work directly as employee for any employer in the United States without visa sponsorship.
We offer a fantastic Total Rewards Package that includes things like a wide selection of health plans, preventative health reimbursement, 401(k) savings plan with company match and automatic company contributions, tuition reimbursement, professional development, volunteer programs, employee assistance program, electric service discount, and many more perks.
Link to Employment / Mobility Policy
About the Environmental Services Department (ESD): ESD is committed to preserving and protecting the environment in accordance with the Edison International Environmental Policy. We work with our internal and external partners to manage the environmental requirements necessary to:
Lead the Companies environmental compliance efforts by developing and implementing environmental programs that minimize compliance risk and costs while maximizing operational efficiency.
Upgrade the Transmission system to allow for the delivery of clean, renewable power to our customers.
Reconstruct our infrastructure to support the Distribution Grid of the future
Improve the performance of our generating assets.
Provide a challenging and satisfying workplace for employees by investing in the development of our people and fostering and an environment where people feel empowered.
Why Edison? The people here at Edison don't just keep the lights on. Our mission is so much bigger. We are fueling the kind of innovation that is changing an entire industry, and quite possibly the planet. You’ll have a chance to grow your career and make a difference in the world. SCE serves a population of approximately 15 million via 5 million customer accounts in a 50,000-square-mile service area within Central, Coastal and Southern California. As a company, we have big dreams and we know nothing big is ever accomplished alone. Join one of the nation’s leading electric utilities in making sure California, and all of us who live here, shine bright. At SCE we celebrate our differences and we want you to bring your whole self to work. We are a proud equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusiveness at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com !
Job Description ENERGY FOR WHAT’S AHEAD
Are you looking to make a difference in your career? We’re working on smarter grids, cleaner energy and tools to help people manage energy more efficiently. You are inspired to work in a company that is forward facing. You want to play a big part in making meaningful decisions. You thrive when using your organizational planning skills, and keen sense of vision, transform and lead a world-class team, whose work directly impacts our customers. At the end of the day, you desire to build real change—for the better for everyone. Does this sound like you?
The job … Do you feel ready to be a part of something bigger than yourself? Join our creative SCE Air Quality Compliance team to help us tackle some of the most challenging air quality issues and deliver a clean energy future. As an Air Quality Advisor, you will serve as a compliance program manager supporting the transformation of our intellectually engaging air quality compliance programs. SCE owns and operates a large fleet of sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) gas insulated equipment, (GIE) which helps to ensure our grid’s reliability and safety while minimizing environmental impacts. You will collaborate with a diverse team of skilled engineers and scientists to ensure our company’s SF6 compliance obligations are met and to help improve the air quality where you and your family live and work.
As the Environmental Air Quality Senior Advisor , you will function as an internal expert within the Air Quality compliance discipline and will provide consultation and expert advice to our internal and external partners on SF6 and other air quality matters. You will also be supporting other air quality compliance programs at SCE’s power generating stations, service centers, substations, and corporate offices. Bring your drive for process improvement, can-do attitude, and strong analytical and air regulation interpretation skills to help us build and improve this exciting compliance program. If you a learner at heart, this is the job for you! You will be meeting and learning from our experts in Transmission & Distribution (T&D), Power Generation, and other Operational Services teams.
The day to day…..
Build a strong customer-focused team and collaborate with various cross functional teams to improve the SF6 program.
Author compliance procedures and lead internal and external partners to ensure regulatory compliance.
Interpret regulatory requirements, and clearly explain compliance obligations to non-technical partners.
Negotiate with regulatory agencies and internal/external partners to resolve differences.
Develop and deliver educational and training programs to empower field personnel to meet SCE’s compliance obligations.
Support other compliance activities within other air quality and climate change/sustainability compliance programs as needed.
Qualifications Qualifications you need …
Bachelor’s Degree or higher in engineering, chemical, mechanical, environmental science or related discipline.
Ten (10) or more years of experience in performing technical analysis and/or regulatory compliance within environmental/engineering fields.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote.
Other details that will set you up for success …
Experience in air quality regulatory compliance programs at the Federal, State and local levels.
SCAQMD’s Certified Permitting Professional (CPP) license, SJVAPCD’s Certification of Air Permitting Professional (CAPP) license, or similar certificate programs utilized by other air agencies that demonstrate strong knowledge and regulatory interpretation skills.
Possess strong analytical and critical thinking skills that enable accurate evaluation of complex situations and lead to sound business decisions.
Excellent presentation, critical thinking and oral and written communication skills.
Experience in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to solve technical problems.
Advanced proficiency in MS Excel such as the ability to nest multiple functions together to build dynamic formulas and custom visualizations using pivot tables, combo charts, form controls and formula ranges and formatting rules.
Ability to travel as needed for projects throughout SCE territory.
Eagerness to learn, have fun and grow in to increased program management responsibilities.
You should know …
Relocation is not available for this position.
You are legally authorized to work directly as employee for any employer in the United States without visa sponsorship.
We offer a fantastic Total Rewards Package that includes things like a wide selection of health plans, preventative health reimbursement, 401(k) savings plan with company match and automatic company contributions, tuition reimbursement, professional development, volunteer programs, employee assistance program, electric service discount, and many more perks.
Link to Employment / Mobility Policy
About the Environmental Services Department (ESD): ESD is committed to preserving and protecting the environment in accordance with the Edison International Environmental Policy. We work with our internal and external partners to manage the environmental requirements necessary to:
Lead the Companies environmental compliance efforts by developing and implementing environmental programs that minimize compliance risk and costs while maximizing operational efficiency.
Upgrade the Transmission system to allow for the delivery of clean, renewable power to our customers.
Reconstruct our infrastructure to support the Distribution Grid of the future
Improve the performance of our generating assets.
Provide a challenging and satisfying workplace for employees by investing in the development of our people and fostering and an environment where people feel empowered.
Why Edison? The people here at Edison don't just keep the lights on. Our mission is so much bigger. We are fueling the kind of innovation that is changing an entire industry, and quite possibly the planet. You’ll have a chance to grow your career and make a difference in the world. SCE serves a population of approximately 15 million via 5 million customer accounts in a 50,000-square-mile service area within Central, Coastal and Southern California. As a company, we have big dreams and we know nothing big is ever accomplished alone. Join one of the nation’s leading electric utilities in making sure California, and all of us who live here, shine bright. At SCE we celebrate our differences and we want you to bring your whole self to work. We are a proud equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusiveness at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com !
