Job Tag: Law/Policy

About the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES): Our mission is to secure a safe and stable climate by accelerating the transition to a thriving, just, and resilient low-carbon economy. We are widely recognized as an influential voice on climate issues, a trusted convener, and a credible source of expertise and analysis. We work closely with international climate negotiators; federal, state, and local policymakers; executives of Fortune 500 businesses; and a wide range of other stakeholders to advance strong policy and action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, promote clean energy, and strengthen resilience to climate impacts. C2ES is an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization.

Our organizational values: We are ambitious and practical, advancing effective solutions that push the boundaries of the achievable. We are open-minded and inclusive, seeking out and considering a wide range of voices, views, and approaches. We are people-focused, dedicated to improving human well-being and recognizing that respect and empathy are central to success. We are one team, working collaboratively, communicating openly, making ourselves accessible to each other, and treating one another with kindness and respect.

Position Summary: The Industrial Decarbonization Fellow will play an important role in advancing C2ES’ work to accelerate policies and technologies that are essential to transitioning emissions-intensive manufacturers to a net-zero economy. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Industrial Decarbonization, the Industrial Decarbonization Fellow will research potential and emerging policy opportunities, work with manufacturing companies to identify opportunities to leverage policy to deploy zero-carbon technologies, and support policymaker education and advocacy efforts to advance policy solutions that leverage the voices and expertise of manufacturing companies and technology providers. This role centers on the policy engagement of the Renewable Thermal Collaborative, a coalition co-led by C2ES that focuses on decarbonizing industrial heat. This position is for a two-year term, with the potential for a permanent posting contingent on future funding availability.
Requirements

Major Responsibilities:

Represent C2ES within the Renewable Thermal Collaborative (RTC), a coalition of companies working to accelerate renewable solutions to thermal energy demand, and support the RTC’s policy engagement and advocacy;
Establish and maintain relationships with representatives of governments, institutions, companies, and other stakeholders, particularly congressional offices and federal agencies;
Work closely with C2ES’s Business Environmental Leadership Council, RTC members/sponsors, and other business and stakeholder representatives to identify and refine policy solutions for industrial decarbonization challenges and opportunities;
Research and analyze state, federal, and international climate and energy policy issues, with a primary focus on industrial decarbonization;
Drawing on research and engagement with companies and other stakeholders working on industrial decarbonization, communicate policy insights and needs on industrial decarbonization to policymakers
Organize workshops, briefings and other events engaging policymakers, experts, companies, and other stakeholders on issues relating to industrial decarbonization;
Represent C2ES in other coalitions, at industry working group meetings, conferences, and other events focused on industrial decarbonization;
Consistently deliver high-quality, well-written work products (e.g., quantitative analyses, policy briefs, talking points, white papers, blogs) for internal purposes and for publications targeted to C2ES’ audience of policymakers, media, and the general public;
Collaborate across C2ES on research and policy analysis, communications, organizing events, etc.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) expectations:
Participate in monthly all-staff DEI meetings;
Demonstrate commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment;
Complete trainings during on-boarding and on a yearly basis.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in related field plus five or more years of climate and energy experience or master’s degree in related field plus two or more years of climate and energy experience;
Strong research and writing skills;
Knowledge of climate and energy policies at the state and federal levels; some familiarity with industrial decarbonization challenges;
Prior experience analyzing climate policy and communicating insights, preferably in the United States;
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail;
Self-motivated and able to work both independently and with guidance;
Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills;
Commitment to, knowledge of, or experience in advancing issues of diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental/climate justice;
Flexibility, willingness to pitch in at all levels, and a team player.

Desired Qualifications:

Knowledge of key policies and abatement options related to industrial emissions and energy-intensive industries (e.g., chemicals, cement, steel, food and beverage);
Experience communicating to diverse stakeholders and ability to present (e.g., oral and written) technical material to non-technical audiences;
Prior experience with climate policy engagement, including working with businesses and other stakeholders to provide policy education and insights (ideally in an area relevant to industrial decarbonization);
Prior experience organizing events and convenings;
Interdisciplinary understanding of climate/technology/energy issues (science, technology, economics, business, law and policy);
Understanding of state and federal climate and energy policies as well as political and legislative processes;
Demonstrated ability to prioritize among and efficiently manage multiple assignments and meet critical deadlines;

Status: Full-time, 2-year contract, benefits eligible; potential for permanent posting depending on future funding availability.

Reporting to: Senior Manager of Industrial Decarbonization

Salary Range: $74,000-$92,500

Travel, Time & Location Requirements: C2ES operates a hybrid work environment from our main office in Arlington, Virginia. If applicant is hired remotely, physical presence in the main office is expected at least five days per quarter.

Preference will be given to applicants in the Washington, DC area. However, C2ES will also consider remote applicants for this position. Preference will be given to candidates that have the right to work in the United States. Some travel might be required.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To supervise the work of a staff and participate in performing the
most comprehensive, complex duties involving the design, review and analysis of environmental policies and
programs; to be responsible for policy and program implementation and compliance with State and federal
environmental laws, regulations and agency policies within the field of Environmental Management; and to
do related work as required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the direction of a superior with wide latitude for the exercise of
initiative and independent judgment.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Plans, coordinates, directs and supervises a staff of professional, technical
and clerical personnel engaged in environmental policy analysis.
Illustrative Examples of Work Performed

To supervise the work of a staff and participate in performing the most comprehensive, complex duties
involving the design, review and analysis of environmental policies and programs; to be responsible for policy
and program implementation and compliance with State and federal environmental laws, regulations and
agency policies within the field of Environmental Management; and to do related work as required.
To develop recommendations and assist Department leaders in creating new policies, regulations,
plans, legislation and programs.
To promote better environmental stewardship for the protection of the State’s natural resources.
To make public and professional presentations concerning environmental policies and programs.
To prepare environmental policy reports, papers, speeches, lectures, testimony, and articles.
To be responsible for the review of agency plans, policies, regulations and statutes for accuracy and
thoroughness in meeting stated goals of improving environmental protection of Rhode Island’s natural
resources.
To study and evaluate new fields of environmental services and the need for pilot programs in the
State and local communities.
To provide guidance and advise federal, State, local officials, and the public in matters related to
environmental programs that protect natural resources.
To coordinate state grant programs and prepare related paperwork.
To provide training, answer questions, interpret laws, rules and regulations to guide lower-level
analysts as needed.
To act as a liaison between State, the legislature and governmental agencies in matters regarding
environmental policies and programs and apprise the Director, Associate Directors, Administrators and other
senior staff of current developments.
To maintain current and accurate environmental information/data to inform public officials and the
public of environmental legislative changes/trends, which may significantly impact environmental or public
health.
To prepare publications, policies and guidelines related to environmental protection, natural resources
and economic development issues, as required.
To testify at public hearings on all matters related to the Department or the environment.
To do related work as required.
Required Qualifications for Appointment

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND CAPACITIES: A thorough knowledge of the science, principles and
practices used in developing and sustaining environmental programs and conducting policy analysis; a
thorough knowledge of the state’s environmental laws, regulations, policies and programs related to the
protection of natural resources; a working knowledge of the fundamentals and methodologies commonly
used in statistics and computer usage; the ability to plan, coordinate, direct and supervise the work of a
professional, technical and clerical staff engaged in performing analytical and evaluative assessments of
environmental policies and programs; the ability to communicate effectively and develop cohesive written
reports, analyses and presentations; the ability to collect, analyze, and present environmental data and
information for use by the Department’s senior staff, program managers and section leaders; the ability to
organize and staff committees, advisory committees, task forces and councils; and related capacities and
abilities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Education: Possession of a Master’s degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Environmental Policy,
or a closely related field; and
Experience: Employment in a responsible professional position in the environmental field with an
understanding of federal, and State environmental programs, laws, regulations and policies.
Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above
education and experience.
Supplemental Information

The selected candidate will be responsible for the coordination and administration of a statewide air quality program involving mobile sources and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The position will be responsible to plan, organize, review and evaluate the work of technical staff comprised of environmental scientists and meteorologists/atmospheric scientists.. Specifically, the responsibilities include overseeing the work of technical staff assigned to the Climate Change and Mobile Sources Section in implementing the Low and Zero Emission Vehicle Program, implementing the Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Program for light-duty and heavy-duty vehicles, Low Emissions and Zero Emissions Vehicles Program, the DERA Grant Program, conducting the Annual Greenhouse Gas Inventory for the State of Rhode Island and participating in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). In addition, the selected candidate will be responsible to make important technical and policy decisions and make recommendations to management, as well as perform any other regulatory or programmatic work that is required.

Applicants shall be knowledgeable of the Rhode Island Air Pollution Control Regulations, the federal Clean Air Act and California’s Low and Zero Emission Vehicle requirements and preferably have ten years’ experience working in the field of reducing emissions from mobile sources and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

SRP is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S. providing electricity to approximately one million customers in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. Since its founding in 1903, SRP has fostered a culture of stewardship and customer service consistently ranking as an industry leader in customer service according to J.D. Power and named one of Arizona’s best employers by Forbes. SRP continues to adapt to its changing business environment by seeking innovative ways to reimagine utility service and the provision of critical resources essential to the life and economy of Arizona.

Why Work at SRP

SRP’s success is rooted in our employees’ happiness, health, and safety. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and enhance their well-being. In addition to competitive pay and performance incentives, eligible employees can take advantage of the following benefits:

Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)
401(k) plan with employer matching
Available your first day: Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
Over 200+ hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave)
Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance
Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility)
Short and long-term disability plans
Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs
10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking

Summary

Provides supervision and direction for environmental policy and strategy functions in the Environmental Services Department. Must have ability to work in a project manager role and lead multi-department teams in support of environmental policy and strategy goals and objectives. Directs staff and multi-department teams in development, preparation, and implementation of internal and external policy with a focus on air, water, waste and natural resource legislation and regulations that affect SRP’s water and power operations. Conducts quantitative and operational analysis of proposed legislative and regulatory initiatives in crafting policy recommendations and informs SRP leadership of developing trends in local, state, and federal environmental initiatives. Develops and operates SRP programs necessary to support development and communication of policy positions. Provides support as needed to other functional areas at SRP to promote alignment of policy positions and integration with corporate strategies. Directs departmental planning and budgeting. Leads cross-functional teams in the achievement of specific annual departmental objectives.
What You’ll Do

Directs staff in development and implementation of environmental policy initiatives and strategies.
Performs as a project leader; often leading multi-department teams in development and implementation of policy initiatives and strategies.
Directs and supports impact analyses of proposed state or federal environmental (air, water, waste, and natural resource) regulations or legislation on SRP’s water or power operations.
Collaborates with internal or external technical experts, SRP leadership, and utility trade associations to develop and implement responses to regulatory and legislative initiatives.
Develops and operates SRP programs necessary to support development and communication of policy positions.
Develops and manages project and program budgets.
Represents SRP in professional forums to advance policy development and communication.
Prepares written and verbal reports related to analysis of policy and strategy options and implementation of policy and strategy.
Presents frequently to internal and external audiences, often at a senior leadership level.
Directs preparation of SRP comments or related responses to new and emerging environmental regulations.
Collaborates with governmental agencies and non-governmental organizations to advance SRP environmental goals and objectives.
Develops corporate strategies to support development and implementation of internal and external environmental programs and policies.
Manages staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs and in the planning and execution of assigned projects.
Conducts performance review evaluations, and other administrative duties.

What It Takes To Succeed

Minimum of 7 years’ experience in utility-related planning, environmental affairs, public policy, public affairs, project management or planning.

Education
Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution that prepares the employee for the assignment.
Additional Information

A Bachelor’s degree in Environmental or Applied Science, Sustainability, Economics, Engineering, Political Science or a related field. A Master’s degree in Environmental Science or Engineering preferred.

Experience in utility-related environmental compliance and permitting, public affairs, public policy, project management, planning, or equivalent. Desirable candidates will have:
• Prior project management experience.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity and/or expertise in environmental laws and regulations applicable to utility operations.

Other Significant Requirements:

This position requires exceptional coordination and communication skills. The candidate must have the ability to successfully manage relationships within the department and with its customers.
Occasional in-state and out-of-state travel.
Must be able to understand complex and/or highly technical information relevant to development of policy strategies and communications.
Requires frequent written and verbal communication, including presentations to all levels within the company.

Baykeeper is seeking an attorney to join our team working on high-impact legal advocacy and environmental litigation. Baykeeper’s lawyers work on a docket of 10-15 cases, using the Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, California Fish and Game Code, the Public Trust Doctrine, and other state and federal laws, to achieve concrete legal justice for the Bay’s watershed and the communities that rely on clean water and healthy ecosystems.

The Associate Attorney will work collaboratively with our staff of scientists, attorneys, and outside partners using advocacy and litigation to support Baykeeper’s mission. Specifically, the Associate Attorney will work on matters related to freshwater flows, including analyzing and advocating for water quality regulations to protect endangered species, native fish, ecosystems, and communities throughout the watershed. The Associate Attorney will also be responsible for investigating industrial and municipal sources of pollution and developing litigation to reduce the pollution burden on communities around the Bay Area.

The Associate Attorney will join Baykeeper’s existing legal team, comprised of a Managing Attorney, two Staff Attorneys, and an experienced legal volunteer.

Essential responsibilities include:

Engage in legal advocacy and litigation related to instream flows, freshwater regulations and requirements for fish and wildlife, and watershed wide water quality issues.
Review draft and final regulatory orders, permits, and administrative records regarding freshwater flows and protections for native fish and wildlife.
Assist in preparing comment letters and oral advocacy for regulatory agency meetings and hearings with Baykeeper staff and partner organizations.
Prepare and provide written and oral advocacy related to industrial and municipal pollution permitting under the Clean Water Act and state law to local officials and regulators.
Support legal advocacy and litigation to strengthen and enforce water quality laws and regulations.
Conduct investigations and litigation regarding industrial, municipal, and other polluters.
Work closely with science staff to ensure advocacy and litigation further our mission and are based upon the best available evidence.
Assist communications, fundraising, and HR staff with requested information, as necessary.
Contribute to a cohesive and collegial Baykeeper team.

Preferred qualifications include:

Pre-2022 law school graduate. (Applicants graduating after December 2021 will not be considered.)
Experience working in either environmental law, environmental justice, administrative advocacy, or litigation, including administrative agency litigation.
Admission to the California Bar, or a willingness to apply for admission.
Knowledge of federal and state environmental laws, including Clean Water and Endangered Species Acts.
Strong communication skills and the ability to integrate technical and scientific information into legal and policy advocacy.
Willingness to attend occasional meetings around the Bay Area, Stockton, and Sacramento, and conduct research in the field, including in inclement weather and occasionally outside of normal business hours.
Ability to set and meet internal and external deadlines under pressure.
Ability to exercise sound judgment, integrity, and maintain respect of others in stressful situations; tendency to approach work settings with a problem-solving mindset, grace, and humor.
Strong work ethic with a desire to engage at a collaborative, inclusive, and effective organization.
Desire to be part of long-term legal advocacy and litigation fighting for justice and finding solutions for freshwater flows throughout the San Francisco Bay watershed.

Work Location (Bay Area, hybrid)

The Associate Attorney is primarily a remote work position, though the employee must live in the Bay Area or be willing to relocate at their own expense. While working remotely, the employee must be online and focused on job duties during regular work hours, typically Monday-Friday 9am to 5pm, including availability for messages, phone calls, and online meetings throughout the day. Employee will be required to work at times in the Baykeeper office as needed for meetings, legal filings, or other in-person coordination. Baykeeper’s office is in downtown Oakland, convenient to 19th Street BART station and other public transit. The office is open for individuals who prefer not to work remotely.

Waste Management (WM), a Fortune 250 company, is the leading provider of comprehensive waste and environmental services in North America. We are strongly committed to a foundation of operating excellence, professionalism and financial strength. WM serves nearly 25 million customers in residential, commercial, industrial and municipal markets throughout North America through a network of collection operations, transfer stations, landfills, recycling facilities and waste-based energy production projects.

I. Job Summary
This position has dual reports, reporting to the EP manager and Gas Operations Manager and is responsible for environmental permits and programs for solid waste facilities as well as the operation and maintenance of landfill gas collection and control systems (GCCS). The GCCS consists of a series of extraction points known as wells, interconnected via piping. The collected gas is transported using gas conveyance equipment (such as a fan or blower). Landfill gas (LFG) collected by this extraction system from the landfill’s wellfield is combusted within a flare. Proper operation of the GCCS is required to comply with various State and Federal environmental regulations.

Using established procedures under close supervision, administers and assists in implementing Environmental Protection (EP) programs. . Prepares environmental permit applications, drafts reports and implements the site specific environmental programs which includes training and coaching site staff. Serves as district EP contact to assist field operations personnel and management with technical guidance on EP topics and regulations. Monitors and investigates compliance status.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The individual must have the ability to work independently without direct supervision. An individual must be able to perform the following essential duties satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned and vary by location.

Prepares, reviews and submits required environmental reports for internal and external audiences as required. Maintain EP data tracking system databases (Cycle) and provides company related reporting.
Communicates and implements the Corporate EP program policies and strategies within assigned districts. Serves as districts EP contact regarding incident notifications, environmental issues and permit applications.
Monitors and records site operations and engineering efforts to maintain compliance. Investigates and assesses the regulatory findings and analysis and prepares related documents. Identifies local, state and federal regulatory impacts to operations.
Plans, organizes and secures related environmental permits and other regulatory approvals. Prepares related documentation.
Responsible for developing, coordinating and overseeing district EP testing, investigations, assessments, guidance and reporting.
Properly operate and maintain GCCS in a timely and cost-effective manner to ensure regulatory compliance and optimize performance.
GCCS operation and maintenance includes:

Calibrate, operate and maintain sensitive electronic data collection devices necessary to optimize LFG collection from the wellfield.

Collect and manage data entry from wellfield extraction and environmental monitoring locations.

Implement the GCCS preventative maintenance plan.

Operate and maintain liquid management system pneumatic or electric driven pumps (troubleshoot and determine liquid levels within liquid containment structures and or LFG collection wells).

Perform wellfield valve/vacuum adjustments, data collection and maintenance; interpret data

Use Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) or High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) piping materials and associated equipment to perform maintenance on piping materials.

Complete the WM Landfill Gas Technician I Training.

Develop basic understanding of environmental regulations related to GCCS operations and develop the ability to work within an environmentally regulated industry.

Follow job related health and safety requirements and procedures

Available for on-call response to GCCS related malfunction event(s).

III. Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory duties.

IV. Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.

A. Education and Experience

Education: Bachler Degree in Engineering, an Environmental Science or related technical degree preferred

Experience: 1-3 years.

B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements

Valid and unrestricted driver’s license

C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities

18 years of age or greater

When you join Suburban Propane, you become a part of a fast-paced and dynamic company that has been serving its employees and customers for over 95 years. We have an exciting opportunity for a Renewable Energy Policy Specialist to support the Company’s renewable energy policy priorities and execute its government relations and advocacy strategies at our Whippany, NJ headquarters.

As a Renewable Energy Policy Specialist, you will support the development and execution of our strategic renewable energy activities though analysis of the evolving policy and regulatory landscape for renewable energy and understanding how that policy landscape impacts our renewable energy business.

If you are a self-starter with the ability to translate research and analysis into actionable insights, then we invite you to apply to join our growing team and be a part of our next 95 years.
Responsibilities

Monitor and analyze current, proposed, and pending legislation and regulation related to the Company’s strategic renewable energy platform.
Serve as an advisor to internal and external stakeholders, and provide technical policy and advocacy analysis to the Sr. Manager – Government Affairs & Corporate Communications and the VP, Strategic Initiatives – Renewable Energy.
Partner with other internal departments to identify potential legislative or regulatory issues impacting the Company’s strategic renewable energy platform.
Leverage resources in policy engagements to maximize the impact of state and federal advocacy efforts and advance Company government affairs and public relations objectives.
Understand and communicate key industry issues and trends, and recommend strategies to ensure that the Company’s renewable energy public policy objectives and messaging have the greatest possible impact.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in a social science (political science, history, economics, etc.) or environmental/energy science
Minimum of 3 years of experience reviewing and analyzing state and federal renewable energy policy in a government, law firm, consulting firm, or industry setting
Experience in reviewing and analyzing renewable fuel policy is preferred
Ability to review and analyze complex legislation and regulations and understand their potential impact on the Company
Experience with renewable fuel, including renewable natural gas (RNG), and hydrogen policy strongly preferred
Understanding California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard, Oregon’s Clean Fuels Program, Washington State’s Clean Fuel Standard, and the federal Renewable Fuel Standard preferred
Direct engagement experience with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); Department of Energy (DOE); California Air Resources Board (CARB); and other state and federal agencies preferred

Do you want to make a difference protecting and restoring the abundance of the oceans? Do you have a strong interest in Congress, politics, and the federal policy-making process? Join a dedicated team of professionals who are working to protect our oceans, which play a critical role in reducing the impacts of climate change, feeding a growing global population, and supporting the livelihoods of coastal communities that depend on healthy oceans.

The Policy Intern will work closely with Oceana’s federal policy team in support of Oceana’s campaigns in the United States. The intern will assist in advocating for policies to end offshore oil drilling, reduce plastic pollution, protect whales and other marine mammals, promote responsible fisheries management, and deter illegal fishing through transparency. Responsibilities will include policy research; attending congressional hearings and internal strategy sessions; tracking legislation; assisting with outreach to Congress, the Administration, and stakeholders; and helping to organize Capitol Hill events and lobby days.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree; knowledge or interest in ocean conservation; strong interest in politics and the federal policy-making process; excellent attention to detail; and excellent research, writing, and communication skills. Experience in government or advocacy (either volunteer or paid) is preferred. This is a paid internship with a start date in December 2023 or January 2024.

The Center for Biological Diversity, a national 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the protection of imperiled plants, animals and wild places, seeks a Policy Specialist or Senior Policy Specialist focused on advancing policy efforts to address the climate crisis, advance a renewable energy future and reduce the extraction and use of fossil fuels. We seek a self-starting, energetic and creative advocate with strong analytic, oral and written communication skills to advocate before Congress and federal agencies including the Department of Interior, the Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Energy and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

The policy specialist will focus particularly on advocating for solutions to phase down the extraction of fossil fuels on public lands and waters, end the approval of new fossil fuel infrastructure, and advance the deployment of distributed renewable energy. The policy specialist will also oppose false solutions to the climate crisis and advocate against legislative efforts designed to perpetuate the continued use of fossil fuels. The policy specialist will engage in coalition work, high level campaigning, and communicating the Center’s position on pollution related matters to the media and public through press releases, op-eds, fact sheets, reports and briefing documents. This position will play an important role in elevating the Center’s work to both defend and effectively implement our nation’s core environmental laws and to highlight the connections between the climate crisis and the global extinction crisis.

Primary duties:

Track, analyze and respond to legislation related to energy policy and climate change generally, with a particular focus on fossil fuel extraction on public lands, fossil fuel infrastructure approvals and distributed renewable energy.
Defend against legislative attacks on core environmental laws designed to weaken efforts by the Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Interior and other federal agencies to address the climate crisis.

Support existing Center campaigns seeking to advance regulatory changes in federal agencies to reduce the use and extraction of fossil fuels, and advocate for a just transition to a renewable energy future. Support other key Center campaigns that have a national political nexus.

Develop high-impact rapid response press releases, reports, and other materials to educate the public on policies to address the climate crisis, end the use of fossil fuels and achieve a renewable energy future.
Engage environmental justice groups, religious organizations, and other non-traditional allies to help strengthen our pollution control laws.
Engage the public through action alerts and other campaign tools to ensure that political leaders hear constituent voices in support of the correct solutions to the climate crisis.
Conduct oversight and watchdog activities of the EPA, Department of Interior and Biden administration generally, including through use of the Freedom of Information Act.
Assist with campaign actions on behalf of the Center for Biological Diversity Action Fund to leverage political power and champion progressive environmental legislators.

Essential qualities, qualifications and skills:

Advanced degree required, law degree preferred.
1-3 years of demonstrated experience preferred for policy specialist. 4-8 years experience for senior policy specialist.
Knowledge of pollution-control laws, energy laws and other related laws that are employed to address climate change and energy use in the United States required.
General knowledge of conservation and environmental laws, including Endangered Species Act preferred.
Understanding of and commitment to environmental justice issues required, experience preferred.
Demonstrated commitment to environmental protection and public interest work.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, and analytic abilities required. Ability to be a self-starter and proactively identify additional areas of engagement strongly preferred.
Experience lobbying at the federal or state level preferred.
A passion for and knowledge of the natural world, biodiversity, wildlife and waters preferred.
Ability to work as part of a team, and to coordinate closely with attorneys and scientists required.
Good sense of humor in the face of hostile, irrational politician while juggling competing priorities preferred.

UCLA School of Law’s Emmett Institute on Climate Change and the Environment is now accepting applications for the UCLA Emmett/Frankel Fellowship in Environmental Law and Policy for the academic years 2024-2026. This fellowship is a full-time, two-year academic position beginning in the summer of 2024. The position involves research and writing in the law and policy of climate change and the environment; teaching; and assisting with Institute projects such as conferences and workshops.

The Emmett Institute is among the leading environmental law programs in the country, with faculty members renowned for their public service, teaching excellence, and scholarship in state, federal, and international law. The Emmett Institute educates future leaders and develops solutions to urgent environmental and environmental justice challenges. Through groundbreaking research and public interest initiatives, the Emmett Institute helps shape climate change and environmental law and policy in California, the United States, and jurisdictions around the world.

Fellows work on issues relating to environmental law and policy and will generate policy-oriented publications and other products for the Institute, in collaboration with other UCLA Law faculty. Fellows typically work on projects related to climate change, natural resource conservation, environmental justice, pollution control, land use, international environmental governance, and other topics related to environmental law and policy. Fellows also assist the Institute’s directors with projects that advance the Institute’s work, including by organizing conferences, workshops, public education and outreach efforts, and other events. In addition to these responsibilities, which will continue year-round, Fellows sometimes take on teaching responsibilities.

Candidates should possess a J.D. earned within the past several years or expected before June 30, 2024; a strong academic record; excellent analytical and writing skills; and demonstrated interest and background in environmental or energy law and policy. Previous experience in law practice or clinical instruction is helpful but not necessary. Scientific, technical, or economic skills related to public policy analysis are helpful but not necessary qualifications. The salary is anticipated to be approximately $87,000 per year plus a competitive benefits package. UCLA School of Law has a special interest in enriching its intellectual environment through further diversifying the range of perspectives represented within the faculty.

The UCLA School of Law is seeking a highly energetic individual with state and federal energy law and policy practice experience to serve as Energy Law and Policy Project Director for the Emmett Institute on Climate Change and the Environment.

The Emmett Institute is dedicated to creating and advancing legal and policy solutions to climate change and other environmental challenges, and to training the next generation of leaders to address these issues. The program fosters informed debate and analysis to educate the public, policymakers, business leaders, and others on critical environmental issues. With the world undergoing a transition to clean energy, the Emmett Institute provides research to guide a path forward for government and industry and training opportunities for future leaders. Emmett Institute faculty are among the country’s leading scholars of energy law and policy, advancing understanding of a range of issues related to the local and global legacy of fossil fuels and the future of clean energy.

The Project Director will contribute to law and policy-oriented service and teaching programs and projects as well as the Institute’s research programs. The attorney will manage legal and policy work; develop and implement strategic research; supervise interns and volunteers; and perform other tasks in support of the Emmett Institute, as necessary. The Project Director will work at the direction of, and in collaboration with, the Emmett Institute executive director, deputy director, and co-faculty directors. Depending on their interests and other commitments, the Project Director may also develop and teach a course on topics related to energy law and policy. The Project Director may also develop opportunities for UCLA law students and UCLA graduate and undergraduate students related to the field.

The minimum requirements for this position include: A J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school; an excellent academic record; membership in the California Bar or the bar of another state; a minimum of seven (7) years’ experience in the energy law and policy space with demonstrated experience in related legal, financial, and governance issues; excellent verbal and written communication skills; excellent project management skills; budget management skills; and demonstrated management, administrative, and organizational skills. The successful candidate for the position of Project Director will have significant experience and extensive contacts in the energy law and policy space.