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Transportation Deployment Project Leader - Washington, DC

Transportation Deployment Project Leader

Sector: Government: Federal (DC Area)
Company Name: National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Field of Interest: Science/Technology
Location(s): Washington, Dist. Columbia, United States

Posted: September 21, 2010
Job Function: Research/Analysis
Entry Level: No
Job Type: Full-Time
Degree Desired: Master's: MPA, MPP, MPM, etc.
Level of Experience: Senior/Executive
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Contact Person: Marlo Hughen

Email Address: Marlo.Hughen@NREL.gov
Apply URL: http://www.nrel.gov/employment/

Job Description
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), located in beautiful Golden, CO, is a leader in the U.S. Department of Energy’s effort to secure an energy future for the nation that is environmentally and economically sustainable. Our mission is to develop renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies and practices, advance related science and engineering and transfer knowledge and innovations to address the nation’s energy and environmental goals.

Transportation Deployment Project Leader
Requisition #1392BR
Location: Washington, DC

Job/Research Summary
To lead NREL projects designed to assist the Department of Energy’s Federal Energy Management Program in effectively promoting the petroleum and greenhouse gas reduction goals of federal legislation and executive orders, as they relate to Federal motor vehicle fleets. The projects involve developing fleet technical assistance initiatives, helping prepare fleets for emerging vehicle technologies, creating outreach and training materials and events for fleet managers, creating tools and resources to facilitate fleet compliance and reporting, developing and fostering collaborative relationships with stakeholders, and supporting existing efforts in these areas. This position is located in NREL’s Washington, DC office, and will require extensive interaction with DOE clients, other federal agency representatives, various industry representatives, and team members in Colorado.


Job Duties
Lead projects and activities within transportation deployment tasks by:
-working closely with DOE & NREL program managers and task leaders to identify critical activities and initiatives for Federal fleet team.
-working with Federal agencies to determine areas and specific fleets where technical assistance, tools and resources are needed.
-initiating project activities that will support the underlying objectives of the Federal Fleet program and accelerate reductions in petroleum and greenhouse gas through program activities.
-provide timely reports to DOE managers, NREL management, and others as appropriate

Contribute to the development of on-line tools and resources that:
-enable public and private fleets to develop effective strategies for petroleum and greenhouse gas reduction, and accelerated implementation of alternative fuels, advanced vehicles, and other transportation technologies
-provide for efficient and user-friendly compliance reporting for fleets
-provide for data management and analysis by program staff

Collaborate with others on transportation deployment projects by:
-working with team members within NREL and through subcontracts to develop task projects, analyses, databases, and on-line tools
-identifying and collaborate on opportunities for synergy and leveraging with other deployment and analysis tasks

Interact with DOE clients, industry groups, fleet managers, and other external audiences on transportation deployment; present results of analyses in written and oral formats.


Required Education and Experience
Relevant Master's Degree and 6 years experience or equivalent relevant education/experience.

Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in engineering, energy policy, or other relevant field.

Substantial knowledge of transportation issues, especially related to alternative fuels and advanced vehicles, as well as practical issues of implementation in vehicle fleets.

Experience with regulatory programs and practices.

Proficient computer skills.

Experience in analysis of transportation policies, impacts, and strategies.

Excellent interpersonal, and written and oral communication skills.

Strong organizational, planning, and project management skills.


EEO Policy

NREL's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, age, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

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Pre-employment drug testing required.



Submit Your Resume

Please visit our website for more information and to apply online:



www.nrel.gov/employment/ Requisition #1392



Or Contact Marlo Hughen, Sr. Recruiter: Marlo.Hughen@NREL.gov



NREL is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and a drug-free workplace.



Please include a cover letter specific to each position you are applying to indicating how you match the requirements of the posting.




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Contact Person: Marlo Hughen

Email Address: Marlo.Hughen@NREL.gov
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