Climate Change Project Specialist
State of Delaware
DE · Posted September 19, 2026
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Opening Date: 9/19/2026. Closing Date: 11/19/2026 11:59:00 PM Type of Recruitment: Casual/Seasonal. Salary: $29.00/hour. Pay Grade: FR1 Shift Hours: 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Employment Type: Actual Vacancies Employment Term: Casual/Seasonal Agency: DNREC/Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy Location(s): State Street Commons: (100 W. Water St., Dover, DE, 19904) Contact Name: DNREC Talent Acquisition Contact Phone: 302-739-9901 Summary: This position works on a broad range of climate change mitigation and adaptation projects in DNREC’s Climate and Sustainability Section. Projects may include supporting implementation of the 2025 Delaware Climate Action Plan, creating a public-facing dashboard for reporting implementation progress, climate change policy research and development, participation in outreach and education initiatives, and development of resources to support local government sustainability & resilience plans. Assignments will also include work on policies and programs focusing on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving community resiliency through climate change adaptation. The candidate will support programs and initiatives that support the strategies outlined in the Delaware Climate Action Plan, as well as other greenhouse gas emission reduction strategies. The Climate Change Policy Specialist will also provide research and technical analysis to support building electrification, environmental justice, and public health considerations in Delaware’s response to the global climate change crisis. Candidates with proficiency in GIS software including ESRI products (ArcGIS and ArcGIS Online) and/or Microsoft Power BI Data Visualization software are strongly desired. View this Recruitment: Climate Change Project Specialist - #091626-MXGC08-400400