Carbon Policy Analyst
Carbon Policy Analyst is needed to perform the following duties:
o Technical Assessment and Analysis
● Conduct technical assessments of proposed carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) projects including analyzing EPA Class VI injection permits
● Analyze land use, water, and air quality impacts of carbon management projects
● Evaluate potential impacts of carbon management technologies on ecosystems and communities
● Develop and implement environmental monitoring programs for CO2 releases at Delta islands
● Assess environmental risks of geologic storage in collaboration with Lawrence Livermore National Lab
o Stakeholder Engagement and Policy Development
● Manage multi-stakeholder research collaboratives.
● Lead engagement with industry leaders, national labs including NIST and LLNL environmental justice groups, and organized labor associations
● Develop community engagement frameworks for decision-making
● Participate in Heirloom Carbon’s Community Governance Committee setting presidents on community governance for the first direct Air capture facility in the US
● Serve on the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Carbon Removal Consortium conducting research on Measurement Review and Verification standards for Carbon Removal projects
o Standards Development and Policy Implementation
● Develop community monitoring, reporting, and verification standards for emerging carbon management industries
● Synthesize policy recommendations for regional economic development strategies
● Ensure compliance with Executive Order 13175 and Justice40 Initiative requirements
● Advocate for protections of navigable waterways and job creation opportunities.
Bachelor’s Degree is required in Development Engineering or Public Policy or Environmental Science or Environmental Policy.
To apply, please email resume and cover letter to admin@restorethedelta.org
