Climate Change & Sustainability Specialist

ICF Published: May 30, 2023
Location
Honolulu, HI
Skill Level
Mid Level
Job Type
Full-time
Categories
Climate Change / Corporate Sustainability / Certification
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Description

ICF is a mission-driven company filled with people who care deeply about improving the lives of others and making the world a better place. Our core values include Embracing Difference; we seek candidates who are passionate about building a culture that encourages, embraces, and hires dimensions of difference. Diversity & Inclusion, is simply who we are and what we do.
 

Position Overview 

ICF is seeking a Climate Change & Sustainability Specialist to lead and support projects related to greenhouse gas emission accounting, decarbonization strategies, and electrification. This position has a strong focus on support to state and local governments, particularly in Hawaiʻi and on the West Coast. The ideal candidate will have the necessary technical background and expertise, management and leadership skills, and eye for high quality work to both manage and provide technical leadership on projects and proposals. The successful candidate will support a team of project directors in ICF’s climate and transportation business and has ample opportunity for growth.
 
Please note: Honolulu location preferred for this role. Other locations may be considered for most qualified candidate.
 
  • Please include in cover letter and/or resume if not local to preferred location if open to relocation.

Existing knowledge of and experience working with GHG accounting and emission reduction and/or decarbonization programs is essential. The successful candidate will also have experience in one or more of the following areas:

  • Technology and economic feasibility assessment
  • Emissions modeling and analysis
  • Greenhouse gas emissions inventories
  • Greenhouse gas emission reduction strategies with a preference for experience in the transportation sector
  • Climate planning
  • Grant and incentive programs
  • Program design and delivery
Key Responsibilities
 
  • Leading or supporting analyses of strategies and scenarios to reduce greenhouse gas, toxics, and criteria pollutant emissions.
  • Leading or supporting report development and stakeholder engagement efforts.
  • Leading or supporting planning studies (e.g., transportation electrification) for government and utility clients.
  • Developing and analyzing forecasts of technology and clean energy penetration for GHG reduction technologies (e.g., electric vehicles).
  • Staying current and connected the greenhouse gas reduction/climate action planning market, including trends, policies, key players, and more.
  • Leading or supporting the development and deployment of communications, outreach, and training resources, including case studies, webinars, in-person events, presentations, and other opportunities.
  • Interacting with clients, stakeholders, and ICF leaders and project teams.
  • Support development of proposals for climate change mitigation and transportation efforts.
Qualifications
 
Minimum Qualifications
 
  • Bachelor’s degree in transportation planning, environmental studies, energy, public policy, or a similar field.
  • 2+ years of professional work experience in climate change, greenhouse gas emission reduction, clean air, or clean transportation (not academic related including internship, fellowship, volunteer, etc.)
Professional Skills
 
  • Demonstrated ability to work on cross-functional teams, and consider staff resources, schedules, and budgets.
  • Exceptional quality assurance/quality control methods and execution.
  • Experience building and managing client relationships.
  • Familiarity with carbon accounting and inventorying, climate change mitigation, and relevant regulatory or policy programs
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Organized, detail oriented, and the ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work under strict deadlines.
  • Proficiency in MS Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel)
  • Ability to prioritize and multi-task, and work under deadlines.
  • Flexibility and sound business ethics.
Preferred Qualifications
 
  • Master’s degree in transportation planning, environmental studies, energy, public policy, or a similar field.

Compensation

  • There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.
    • The pay range for this position is: $58,161.00 - $98,873.00

Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future. We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building an inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are committed to creating a culture where we embrace our differences in ideas and identities. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. Learn more about what we dohttps://www.icf.com/ and our commitment to inclusionhttps://www.icf.com/company/about/diversity-inclusion.

We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building an inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to hiring regardless of any protected characteristic, such as race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status, or military/veteran status. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO & AA policy..
 
Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. 
 
To request an accommodation please email icfcareercenter@icf.com and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

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