The Electric Vehicle Associate will join the Alameda County General Services Agency Logistics team, a nationally recognized leader in green vehicle deployment. The fellow’s primary goal is to reduce operational transportation-related emissions by 1) advancing the deployment of an all-electric vehicle (EV) fleet and 2) supporting employee clean commuting. You will develop and implement these actions using goals and metrics from the County’s Climate Action Plan for Government Services and Operations, coordinating with the County’s Office of Sustainability.
This position will give you the opportunity to work directly on cutting-edge sustainable transportation policy programs, collaborate with external partners, and gain knowledge of tools needed to manage a fleet of EVs and advocate for alternative commute methods. The EV Associate will work on strategies to reduce the energy impact from our growing number of EV charging stations while contributing to the expansion of the fleet and infrastructure.
Key responsibilities of the EV Associate may include:
The position will provide significant opportunities to develop professionally, including:
All fellows at Alameda County can work with other fellows placed at Alameda County and participate in our award-winning series of fellow training and workshops.
We are operating as a hybrid remote/in-person team. If you prefer to work in the office, a desk will be available. When there are in-person meetings/events/visits, you will be notified in advance.
We encourage anyone who is interested in this position and who meets some of the qualifications to apply, even if they do not meet all of them. We recognize that a unique perspective and background can enhance a role when many, if not all, of the listed qualifications are met.
**If you would need to relocate for this position, please note that you need to be in the state you are relocating to no less than 10 business days before the start of the fellowship.**
Climate Corps, a program of SEI, is an award-winning fellowship program that provides professional development opportunities for emerging leaders through the implementation of sustainability and resiliency projects with local governments, nonprofits, and for-profit businesses. To see a full list of climate, energy, and sustainability positions posted by Climate Corps, please visit here: https://jobs.climatecorps.org/listings. We are constantly adding positions, so make sure to frequently check this site to see if there are new opportunities available.
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