Employment Opportunity
The Division of Energy and Climate in the
State of Delaware Department of Natural Resources and
Environmental Control is seeking a highly motivated individual
to support programs administrated through the Climate
Section. The position will support innovative climate
mitigation and adaptation initiatives such as the Delaware
Clean Cities Transportation Program and coordination of
activities for the Delaware Heat Health Warning System.
Key qualifications include:
·
Strong written and
verbal communication skills
·
Demonstrated ability to
be organized, detail-oriented, independent worker, and
reliable
·
Excellent interpersonal
and public speaking skills
·
Ability to work
effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of
stakeholders
·
Excellent time
management skills and the ability to work on multiple projects
with varying deadlines
Work experience and a graduate degree is a
plus. This is a one year full-time position based in Dover,
Delaware, paying $13 -$17/hour depending on experience.
To be considered for the position, please
submit a resume and cover letter to
holly.layton@state.de.us
and cc
neelam.patel@state.de.us
Application packages will be accepted and
reviewed until the position is filled. We hope to fill the
position by the end of July 2013.
Climate
Program Planner Position
Delaware
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control
Organization
The Delaware Division of Energy and Climate
is seeking a highly motivated individual to support programs
administrated through the Climate Section. The position will
support innovative climate mitigation and adaptation
initiatives such as the Delaware Clean Cities Program and the
Delaware Heat Health Warning System. This one-year position
will work approximately 37.5 hours a week and be located in
the Delaware Division of Energy and Climate in Dover, DE.
The Delaware Division of Energy and Climate
is a fast-paced, innovative office, committed to delivering
energy efficiency and conservation programs to the State of
Delaware, as well as developing climate change policies to
reduce emissions and protect Delaware’s communities and
critical resources from the impacts of climate change.
The incumbent will serve as support staff
in the Division of Energy and Climate. The applicant should
have academic or work experience in climate change,
transportation/environment projects, public health, outreach
and education, coordination of diverse stakeholders, community
building, and/or program/project management. Applicants with
undergraduate and/or graduate degrees are encouraged to
apply. Preference will be given to applicants with both work
experience and a graduate degree.
Responsibilities
The incumbent will support senior staff to
administer the Delaware Clean Cities Coalition and coordinate
deployment of the Delaware Heat Health Warning System.
Additional programs may be added to the portfolio based on the
Climate Section priorities. General responsibilities include:
·
Conduct analysis of
data and issues on programs
·
Draft reports and web
text on programs and policies
·
Evaluate viable
approaches to programs
·
Recommend course of
action for programs and policies to meet objectives
·
Educate diverse groups
of stakeholders including special interest groups, customers,
and public officials
·
Coordinate activities
across state, regional, county and local levels
·
Participate internal
and external meetings
·
Develop, promote and
market strategies for the implementation of plans, policies
and programs
The incumbent will represent the Climate
Section in meetings and at events. They will also serve as a
liaison for our programs throughout the State. Other
responsibilities may include development of websites,
developing directories of programs and contacts, as well as
other projects.
Clean Cities Coalition:
The Delaware Clean Cities Coalition assists
the State of Delaware to reduce petroleum usage, reduce
greenhouse gas emissions, deploy alternative fueled vehicles,
and promote fuel saving and transportation technologies. The
Clean Cities Coalition currently works with a diverse set of
transportation stakeholders.
Responsibilities will include assisting the
Coordinator to complete deliverables as required by federal
grant requirements; complete research on alternative fuels and
infrastructure; build relationships with and recruit new
Coalition members; maintain communications with Coalition
members; and participate and coordinate in meetings.
Heat Health Warning System:
The Delaware Heat Health Warning System
(HHWS) is a sophisticated forecasting system designed to
protect Delawareans from heat, which is often considered the
“silent killer.” Starting this summer, the HHWS will be used
by the National Weather Service to call specific heat warnings
and advisories for the three Delaware counties. The HHWS is
only part of the effort to save lives during extreme heat
events. Communities need to develop intervention activities to
make certain that vulnerable populations are aware that a
warning has been called, and to instruct them how to avoid
heat illness and death during extreme heat.
Responsibilities will include coordinating
with multiple stakeholders at different levels of government
and within community groups; researching and cataloging
existing cooling programs; organizing educational events;
recommending intervention activities; and developing
evaluation frameworks for implementation activities.
Qualifications
The applicant will have the following
experience and attributes:
·
Possession of an
undergraduate and/or graduate degree in climate sciences or
policy, earth sciences, natural resources, law, environmental
studies, environment or energy policy, land use planning,
economics or related field is preferred.
·
Work experience in a
professional job and/or internship is preferred.
·
Ability to work
effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of
stakeholders including but not limited to: elected officials,
citizens, private industry, and others.
·
Strong written and
verbal communication skills; a strong writer with excellent
interpersonal and public speaking skills.
·
Preferred training in
climate science and/or climate change policy.
·
Demonstrated ability to
be organized, detail-oriented, independent worker, and
reliable.
·
Excellent time
management skills and the ability to work on multiple projects
with varying deadlines.
·
Proficient computer
skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power
Point, etc.)
·
Preferred experience
with website design.
·
Dedication to
environmental causes, specifically those related to climate
change.
Compensation
37.5 hours/week are available for up to one
year with opportunity to extend. Salary based on experience
and ranges from $13 - $17/hour. The applicant will be housed
in the Division of Energy and Climate located in Dover, DE.
The State of Delaware is an equal opportunity employer.
To Apply:
To be considered for the position, please
submit a resume and cover letter to
Holly.layton@state.de.us
and Neelam.Patel@state.de.us
Best,
Neelam R. Patel
Climate Program Lead
Division of Energy and Climate
Delaware Department of Natural Resources
and Environmental Control
302.735.3480 (O)
