Senior Energy Policy Analyst with an interest in offshore wind energy

Schatz Energy Research Center (Cal Poly Humboldt Sponsored Programs Foundation)

Posted: July 11, 2024

The Schatz Energy Reseach Center at Cal Poly Humboldt is seeking an experienced professional with an energy policy, energy markets, and/or electric power background to join our offshore wind energy team.

The Schatz Center is a leader in research and policy analysis related to offshore wind development on the U.S. West Coast. Over the past five years, with funding from state and federal agencies, our team and partners have published over 30 reports on a variety of topics including the wind resource and its potential for renewable energy generation, grid integration and transmission requirements, economic viability, port and coastal infrastructure needs, economic development potential, regional environmental effects, community benefits and concerns, policy, regulation, permitting, and others.

The candidate selected for this position will help lead offshore wind research and analysis, with a focus on energy policy, electricity markets, and/or grid integration of offshore wind energy. Our dynamic team works closely with state and federal policy makers, and the analysis carried out through this position has potential to help shape policy and regulatory strategy.

This is a full time, benefit-eligible position. The monthly salary is between $7,183 and $9,167, depending on skills and experience. Cost of living adjustments are made annually in July.

Applicants must submit the following via email to schatzenergy@humboldt.edu:

1) A formal letter of application (cover letter), attention: Schatz Center Hiring Committee.
2) A resume: A maximum of 3 pages is preferred, however we encourage you to include all relevant and transferable experience and skills you wish us to consider. For guidance, view our Criteria for Prior Education and Experience. Please include timebase (hours per week or month) information for experience and/or training.
3) Contact information for 3 references.
4) A Cal Poly Humboldt SPF Employee Information Form for Applicants: https://forms.humboldt.edu/spf-self-identification-form-job-applicants-eif-pre-offer. Fill in Submission Email/Contact as follows: Name = Schatz Energy Research Center, Email = schatzenergy@humboldt.edu

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The first round of review will be based on applications received by Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 5 pm (Pacific).

Please see the full job announcement at the provided link for additional information.

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