Climate Change Project Specialist

Climate change is a huge, complicated issue. In tackling a challenge of this scale, Delaware is taking action across state agencies to avoid the worst impacts of climate change, and to fortify the state against the impacts we already have begun to experience. 

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This position will have the opportunity to work on a broad range of climate change mitigation and adaptation projects while assisting the Climate and Sustainability Team in implementing Delaware’s Climate Action Plan (CAP). Specific projects may include working on Delaware's Climate Pollution Reduction Planning Grant, contributing to Delaware’s 2025 CAP, community sustainability plans, clean jobs workforce development initiatives, and building relationships with partners to improve Diversity, Equity, Justice, and Inclusion (DEJI) in Delaware's response to climate change. Assignments will also include work on other policies and programs focusing on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving community resiliency through climate change adaptation.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

·       Research and analyze policies, data and information.

·       Evaluate costs, benefits, and consequences of environmental and transportation policies.

·       Develop forms, spreadsheets, records and reports to document progress of adaptation recommendations.

·       Coordinate between agencies for meetings, site visits and data needs.

·       Must be able to demonstrate responsibility, dependability and good communication skills.

·       Other duties as assigned. 

Please attach a resume with your online application or use the resume tab in DEL to provide a detailed description of how your education, training and/or experience meets each job requirement including employer, experience/responsibilities and dates (month/year) of employment/training.  

Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

1. Six months experience in conducting research.
2. Six months experience in using standard computer software programs for word processing, spreadsheets or databases.
3. Knowledge of climate change, environmental, and/or clean transportation policies.
4. Knowledge of interpreting rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
5. Possession of a valid Driver's License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).
   

This is a Casual/Seasonal position which is a non-pension eligible position without healthcare and/or other benefits.

The State of Delaware recognizes the value of telework and flexible working schedules. This position is eligible for Alternative Work Schedules according to the State of Delaware’s Alternative Work Arrangement Policy. More information will be shared at the time of interview.

This posting may be closed on or before 8/15/24 upon filling the vacant position(s).

DNREC does not provide sponsorship for holders of H-1 B Visas.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.

As a condition of hire you must possess a valid driver's license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Criminal background check:  A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire.  The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire. 

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email.  Please keep your contact information current.  You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.