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About the Organization
The Collaborative Labeling and Appliance Standards Program (CLASP) is an international nonprofit organization that works to reduce the environmental impacts of energy-using products as the primary resource for appliance energy efficiency standards and labeling (S&L) worldwide. CLASP organizes teams of local and international experts to provide best practice technical advice to governments and organizations working to develop energy efficiency S&L policies. CLASP's projects result in major improvements in the energy efficiency of appliances, lighting, and equipment; enhanced institutional capacity to develop energy efficiency S&L policies and programs at local, regional, and international levels; considerable reductions in electricity consumption; and significant abatement of greenhouse gas emissions.
Technical Associate, US Program
The Technical Associate will provide significant technical support to the US Program team and will have a background or demonstrated interest in the technical aspects of energy efficiency appliances and equipment, as well as knowledge of the design, analysis, and/or testing of those products. S/he will have a strong professional record in the development of energy performance testing, test procedures, and test laboratories. The ideal candidate will also have experience working as a technical expert or researcher on energy efficient products or a closely related area. The Technical Associate will report to the Director of US Programs.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
The Technical Associate will perform the following and other duties as assigned:
Product and Standards Support
- Identify products with significant potential for energy savings.
- Prepare technical material for meetings, presentations, and conferences.
- Interact with industry associations engaged in product energy efficiency standards, labeling, and certification programs.
- Interact with government agencies engaged in standards and labeling activities.
- Participate on international and national technical working groups in support of test procedure development.
Technical and Policy Research
- Conduct technical and/or policy research on product specific studies aimed at standards, labeling, and/or test procedure improvement.
- Research global standard and labeling requirements in support of regulatory changes and improvements.
Projects
- Organize team members and subcontractors as required to effectively pull together technical information in support of ongoing projects.
- Develop informational webinars, presentations, and trainings.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will have the following minimum qualifications:
- 3+ years product and/or regulatory experience related to energy efficiency
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering required
- Prior experience conducting technical and/or policy research
- Experience leading projects, and tracking costs and deliverables
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- A personal orientation that emphasizes best practice regardless of the source, teamwork ahead of getting credit, and high-quality technically-based project design and implementation
- Background or a demonstrated interest in energy efficiency issues and/or the environmental impact of products
- Excellent analytical skills and proven ability to write clear and concise reports or briefings in English
- An understanding of government energy efficiency and/or environmental policy required, understanding of the policy tools applied in standards and labels development a plus
- Familiarity or interest in product policy for energy-using products; the analytical, modeling, and policy tools applied in market transformation policy; and the role of governments in product policy
Compensation and Benefits
CLASP offers an excellent benefits package and a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience. This position will be based in Washington, DC, with travel to global CLASP offices and elsewhere as necessary.
To Apply
This position will remain open until filled. To be considered for this position, interested candidates must follow the link below to submit a resume, cover letter, and salary requirements.
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