EPA Position

Opportunity at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Combined Heat and Power/ Clean Energy Outreach Specialist
GS – 12/13 Salary Range

The Environmental Protection Agency’s Climate Protection Partnerships Division has an exciting opportunity to work as part of the Energy Supply & Industry Branch in its Washington, DC headquarters. EPA is seeking an individual with proven experience in the energy field, including industrial or large commercial energy efficiency or clean energy applications such as combined heat and power (CHP or cogeneration). Responsibilities include promoting CHP and clean distributed generation to Partners and collaborators including targeted companies and institutions. A key responsibility of the position will be to facilitate the deployment of CHP and Clean DG projects through technical assistance for proposed sites.

Interested candidates should be enthusiastic, organized self-starters with experience in voluntary programs, marketing, project development, engineering, air quality issues, and/or clean energy technologies. The successful candidate must possess strong writing and speaking capabilities, as well as the ability to convey complex information and concepts to a variety of audiences. The candidate must also possess demonstrated analytical, interpersonal, and project management skills. Knowledge of EPA contracting and grants processes a plus. Visit www.epa.gov/chp and www.epa.gov/cleanenergy for more information about EPA’s work in this area.

The EPA works in partnership with businesses, organizations, and state and local governments throughout the country to reduce greenhouse gases that contribute to global climate change by promoting greater use of clean energy and other cost-effective technologies and practices. EPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Selection for this position 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. Applicant must be a U.S. Citizen.

This is not an official job application process, but a solicitation for resumes. The job will be announced through EPA’s EZ hire employment system in the future.

Please e-mail your resume and cover letter to CHPTeam@epa.gov for consideration.

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