Environmental Justice Specialist

Boston Government Services is hiring an Environmental Justice Specialist in Washington, DC, to support the Department of Energy's Industrial Efficiency & Decarbonization Office (IEDO). This role focuses on advancing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) and Environmental Justice (EJ) initiatives, particularly in alignment with the Justice40 Initiative. Responsibilities include developing strategies for Energy, Equity, and EJ objectives, collaborating with various stakeholders, analyzing guidance, and assisting in metrics development for funding opportunities.
Boston Government Services, LLC. (BGS) is seeking an Environmental Justice Specialist to support our clients in Washington, DC.

BGS is an engineering, technology, and security firm helping to advance missions of national importance for government programs, national laboratories, national security facilities, nuclear operations, and complex projects. We support clients at every stage, from strategic planning and program management to the execution of engineering and technical activities. We work to attract and retain the best talent because the best talent delivers the best results for our clients. Our capabilities are based on our experience in complex, secure, and highly regulated environments. We leverage our experience and capabilities to provide mission-driven solutions tuned to our client's mission needs and strategic direction.

We are passionate about our culture! At BGS, we hire people who will bring their whole self to work each day because we value operating with openness and inclusivity, welcoming and respecting all. BGS cares for each employees' well-being by offering a comprehensive benefit package and providing a culture of exciting work, excellence, and fun.

If you align with BGS' company values and culture, we would love for you to explore opportunities to join our growing team by checking out the job description below!

About the Program Office:

The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Industrial Efficiency & Decarbonization Office (IEDO) accelerates the innovation and adoption of cost-effective technologies that eliminate industrial greenhouse gas emissions. IEDO fosters the research, development, demonstration, and deployment of these technologies to achieve energy security, economic growth, and environmental benefits for the nation.

About the Role:

The DOE IEDO is working to increase Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) and Environmental Justice (EJ) through various outreach efforts, initiatives, and funding opportunities. The Environmental Justice Specialist position will support IEDO's EJ efforts and help the office advance the Biden Administration's Justice40 Initiative, which has set a goal that 40 percent of the overall benefits of certain Federal investments flow to disadvantaged communities that are marginalized, underserved, and overburdened by pollution.

Responsibilities:
• Develop and implement a strategy to coordinate Energy, Equity, and Environmental Justice (EEEJ) objectives and programs for IEDO that leverages and complements previous and existing work to maximize the impact of IEDO's programs and activities.
• Integrate with IEDO Technical Programs to understand technical goals/priorities of the Program and identify and propose how EEEJ can be integrated into IEDO's program activities.
• Collaborate with other DOE offices, programs, and working groups focused on EEEJ objectives.
• Lead IEDO's engagement with key EEEJ stakeholders.
• Analyze and interpret DOE, EERE, and Administration EEEJ guidance and propose how and what to implement within IEDO.
• Stay current with EEEJ news and trainings; summarize and disseminate information to IEDO staff.
• Participate in meetings with IEDO - to include leaders at all levels of the agency and others, as needed - related to EEEJ.
• Assist IEDO staff in developing EEEJ metrics for funding opportunity announcements, project milestones, and final deliverables.
• Clearly communicate data analysis, findings, conclusions, and recommendations through oral (e.g. PowerPoint presentations) and written reports (e.g., white papers, memoranda, information papers, emails, reports) to a variety of audiences, including senior leaders.
• Write and maintain supporting documentation, Stakeholder Engagement Plans, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and guidelines for data cleaning and process documentation.
• Support annual, quarterly, and ad hoc internal and external reporting requirements for the agency by preparing and delivering briefings and reports as needed for both technical and non-technical audiences.

Requirements:
• Located in the Washington, D.C. Area with a hybrid work arrangement.
• Bachelor's Degree with 5+ years of relevant experience or equivalent.
• Knowledge of federal DEIA and EJ efforts including Justice40 Initiative.
• Demonstrated oral/written skills and interpersonal skills.
• Must be U.S. citizen.
• Successful drug screening.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a security or clearance badge.

Skills and Abilities Needed:
• Strong critical thinking skills.
• Highly skilled in analysis and data interpretation.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills.
• Collaborative team player approach.
• Experience communicating with a wide variety of technical and non-technical audiences.
• Stakeholder engagement expertise.

Benefits:

BGS offers a competitive total compensation package to eligible employees. Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Paid Vacation, 401K, Long and Short-Term Disability.

EEO:

BGS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Exclusive Agreement Disclaimer:

BGS has standing contracts with federal agencies throughout the United States. We require an affirmative exclusive agreement to represent all candidates to our clients. By submitting this application, you are consenting to allow BGS to represent you as a candidate for the role in which you are applying.