Job Description

Energy And Biodiversity Policy Specialist

This professional-level position is responsible for helping to develop and implement strategies to ensure that energy projects of all types are developed and sited in ways to avoid unnecessary adverse impacts to imperiled wildlife and habitats. The Energy and Biodiversity Policy Specialist is responsible for advancing Defenders' conservation mission, strategic plan and conservation priorities. This position collaborates closely with other departments including Government Relations, Biodiversity Law Center, Center for Conservation Innovation, Species Conservation and Coexistence and Communications.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Work with the Energy and Biodiversity team and other staff to develop a set of goals and objectives for advancing Defenders' energy and biodiversity work.

Collaborate with Defenders' team of policy experts, attorneys, scientists, lobbyists, communications specialists and field advocates to oppose the administration and congressional efforts to eliminate or weaken federal environmental statutes and regulations associated with the push to increase fossil fuel development on federal lands and in federal coastal waters.

Develop Defenders' positions on legislative and administrative proposals addressing the development and siting of energy projects.

Facilitate internal coordination of Defenders' existing energy work and interdisciplinary approaches to accomplish goals and objectives.

Participate as the voice for wildlife in private sector efforts to find common ground around energy siting.

Serve as Defenders' representative on national energy and biodiversity issues to department and agency officials and represent Defenders in public meetings, hearings, press events, conferences, coalitions, and in general communication with public officials, legislators, the media, Defenders' membership, the donor community, and the general public.

Research, write, and/or supervise the development of policy papers, memos, blogs, reports, websites, action alerts, publications and other products for advocacy purposes, coordinating with other departments as necessary.

Some travel is required for this position.

Perform all other work-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.

Experience: 2 years of relevant experience.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities for All Defenders

Strategic Thinking

Partnering

Change Management

Problem Solving

Ecology

Legal, Government, and Jurisprudence

Public Planning

Leveraging Representation

Oral and Written Communication

Physical Activities, Environmental Conditions, Physical Demands

Physical Activities

Frequency: (N)Never, (O)Occasionally or (C)Constantly

Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like. N

Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces. N

Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. C

Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another. N

Adjusting or moving objects up to 10 pounds in all directions. O

Communicating with others to exchange information. C

Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers. C

Operating machinery and/or power tools. N

Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment. N

Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned. C

Environmental Conditions

Frequency: (N)Never, (O)Occasionally or (C)Constantly

Low temperatures. N

High temperatures. N

Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind. N

Noisy environments. N

Hazardous conditions. N

Poor ventilation. N

Small and/or enclosed spaces. N

No adverse environmental conditions expected. C

Physical Demands

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Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing. X

Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds.

Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds.

Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more.

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All employees are required to satisfactorily perform the essential duties and responsibilities of their positions. The essential duties and responsibilities listed above are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

It is the policy of Defenders of Wildlife to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to their race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, genetic information, disability, veterans' status or and any other legally protected class, characteristic or trait per applicable federal, state, or local law.

Please be advised this position is union-eligible. This position is part of a union bargaining unit represented by OPEIU Local 2.

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