Clean Energy Specialist
@ IAP2 USA

Brighton, CO
$66,000
On Site
Full Time
Posted 24 days ago

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Job Overview

The Department of Ecology is seeking a Clean Energy Specialist to support Washington State's transition to a fully decarbonized energy sector. This position supports the coordination of clean energy permitting and programmatic environmental impact statements for solar, onshore wind, and green hydrogen projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the coordinated permit process for clean energy projects.
  • Develop technical reports based on research on clean energy and emerging technologies.
  • Coordinate outreach and communications to engage diverse communities.
  • Lead efforts in environmental justice and accessibility.
  • Assist in preparing programmatic environmental impact statements.

Additional Information

This project position is funded until June 30, 2025, with a high probability of renewal. Tele-work options up to 80% are available. Final duty station will be one of the following Washington locations: Lacey, Shoreline, Union Gap, or Spokane. Applicants must reside within a commutable distance of the duty station. In the Northwest Region Office, an additional 5% pay increase applies due to King County location.

Agency & Program Mission

The Department of Ecology is committed to protecting and enhancing Washington's environment. The Shorelands & Environmental Assistance Program focuses on community conservation partnerships to protect and restore our shorelands, wetlands, and floodplains.

Key skills/competency

  • Clean energy
  • Environmental impact
  • Technical research
  • Permit process
  • Outreach
  • Communication
  • Environmental justice
  • Technical reporting
  • Coordination
  • Decarbonization
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How to Get Hired at IAP2 USA

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Tailor skills to clean energy and environmental projects.
  • Highlight technical reports: Emphasize experience in technical research.
  • Research IAP2 USA: Understand their mission and project work.
  • Prepare for outreach discussions: Provide examples of community engagement.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Study clean energy regulations and guidelines.
Review environmental impact statement methodologies.
Practice technical report writing and data analysis.
Analyze coordinated permit process case studies.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a community outreach challenge handled.
Explain teamwork during a technical project.
Discuss handling conflicting project priorities.
Share a time you led a communication initiative.

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