Greenhouse Gas Emissions Analyst (Environmental Specialist 5)

The Greenhouse Gas Emissions Analyst (Environmental Specialist 5) at the Washington Department of Ecology focuses on researching and managing greenhouse gas emissions data to support climate goals. Responsibilities include enhancing reporting systems, collaborating with organizations, and improving the statewide greenhouse gas inventory. A doctoral degree or equivalent experience is required, along with skills in carbon accounting and data management. The position offers work-from-home options.
About the position

The State Agency Greenhouse Gas Emissions Analyst (Environmental Specialist 5) position at the Washington Department of Ecology is responsible for researching and managing data related to greenhouse gas emissions. This role involves providing timely emissions data and reduction projections to support Washington's climate goals. The analyst will enhance the state's greenhouse gas reporting system, collaborate with various organizations, and support the continuous improvement of the statewide greenhouse gas inventory.

Responsibilities
• Research and manage data related to greenhouse gas emissions.
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• Provide timely greenhouse gas emissions data and reduction projections.
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• Enhance the state agency greenhouse gas reporting system.
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• Collaborate with the Department of Commerce's SEEP Office.
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• Support analyses and continuous improvement of the statewide greenhouse gas inventory.
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• Direct the agency's work on the Washington State Agency Greenhouse Gas Inventory.
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• Manage and improve the State Agency Greenhouse Gas data management and reporting systems.
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• Perform sectoral analyses and model emissions data for the inventory.
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• Provide technical expertise on emissions calculation methods.

Requirements
• Doctoral degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
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• Experience in environmental analysis or control, or environmental planning.
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• Proficiency in carbon accounting and greenhouse gas emissions reporting.
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• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and data management.
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• Experience working with diverse populations, including people with disabilities.

Nice-to-haves
• Experience with sectoral greenhouse gas modeling.
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• Familiarity with greenhouse gas reporting tools like SIMAP or EPA e-GGRT.
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• Advanced statistical analysis skills, preferably in R.

Benefits
• Paid holidays
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• Disability insurance
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• Dependent care reimbursement
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• Health insurance
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• Dental insurance
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• Flexible spending account
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• Work from home options
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• Employee assistance program
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• Vision insurance
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• Loan forgiveness
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• Flexible schedule
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• Life insurance