Gregory Jones, Mas Email & Phone Number

Nashville Metropolitan Area

Nashville Metropolitan Area

Washington D.C. Metro Area

As a member of the Science and Solutions Department:- Support programs and campaigns as an expert in climate science and policy.- Analyze, summarize, and evaluate studies, reports, and other technical publications on climate change and related social and behavioral sciences.- Develop, review, and ensure high quality of scientific materials including memos, policy briefs, press releases, social media, expert testimony, and public presentations.- Review communications materials… Show more As a member of the Science and Solutions Department:- Support programs and campaigns as an expert in climate science and policy.- Analyze, summarize, and evaluate studies, reports, and other technical publications on climate change and related social and behavioral sciences.- Develop, review, and ensure high quality of scientific materials including memos, policy briefs, press releases, social media, expert testimony, and public presentations.- Review communications materials for accuracy and advise staff and partners on recent developments in climate change and related sciences.- Represent the organization at climate science and policy briefings, meetings with climate scientists and technical experts, advocates from partner organizations, and at various external events. Show less

Golden, Colorado

With the Technology Systems and Sustainability Analysis group:- Prepared low-emission development strategy (LEDS) reports for use by federal managers in the US Department of Agriculture assessing ongoing LEDS programs, projects, and related funding in developing countries and determining an effective work plan through the US government to aid and directly support those efforts.- Analyzed international donor-based projects, including US government-funded projects aimed at capacity… Show more With the Technology Systems and Sustainability Analysis group:- Prepared low-emission development strategy (LEDS) reports for use by federal managers in the US Department of Agriculture assessing ongoing LEDS programs, projects, and related funding in developing countries and determining an effective work plan through the US government to aid and directly support those efforts.- Analyzed international donor-based projects, including US government-funded projects aimed at capacity building and economic development within targeted communities.- Gained a working knowledge of global climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts, including the United Nations REDD+ programs and strategies, work by USAID, GIZ, and national-level agencies with similar functions, and the UNFCCC and its applications in crafting developing countries' National Communication documents.With the Market Policy and Impact Analysis group:- Prepared technical reports for USAID’s Enhancing Capacity for Low Emission Development (EC-LEDS) program and general environmental activities in many developing areas including Latin America, the Caribbean, Africa, eastern Europe, and southeast Asia and the Pacific.- Reported environmental programs and workshops for the LEDS Global Partnership to the Open Energy Information website (http://en.openei.org) for information dissemination among partner nations and improving international cooperation in mitigating climate change issues.- Provided logistical and program evaluation support to international teams in advance of negotiations, meetings, and educational workshops. Show less

Clarksville, Tennessee

Conducted a fire-risk assessment of Pinus ponderosa (ponderosa pine) forest stands in the Black Hills of South Dakota, specifically in culturally- and historically-sensitive areas surrounding Mount Rushmore National Monument to help preserve its environmental history and to develop improved fire management practices used by the National Park Service mimicking the natural fire regimes; Obtained ponderosa pine samples from remote sites under varied fire management practices; Performed… Show more Conducted a fire-risk assessment of Pinus ponderosa (ponderosa pine) forest stands in the Black Hills of South Dakota, specifically in culturally- and historically-sensitive areas surrounding Mount Rushmore National Monument to help preserve its environmental history and to develop improved fire management practices used by the National Park Service mimicking the natural fire regimes; Obtained ponderosa pine samples from remote sites under varied fire management practices; Performed dendrochronological analyses of tree-ring samples to understand the differences in the growth response of managed and unmanaged forest stands for reporting on improved natural resource management practices. Show less

Clarksville, Tennessee

Executed surveys of urban storm water management, evaluated conditions and maintenance requirements of storm water control structures, identified compliance with local environmental regulations for urban pollution prevention, and prepared technical reports summarizing the capacities of surveyed locations in support of the County Storm Water Program (http://www.mcgtn.org/stormwater) and Resolution #03-1-5; Employed GPS equipment to collect and map geospatial data of storm water structures, both… Show more Executed surveys of urban storm water management, evaluated conditions and maintenance requirements of storm water control structures, identified compliance with local environmental regulations for urban pollution prevention, and prepared technical reports summarizing the capacities of surveyed locations in support of the County Storm Water Program (http://www.mcgtn.org/stormwater) and Resolution #03-1-5; Employed GPS equipment to collect and map geospatial data of storm water structures, both in urban and undeveloped areas; Contributed to a countywide, interactive GIS storm water structure model for use by City and County developers and planners. Show less

Clarksville, Tennessee

Developed a GIS application for Austin Peay State University for evaluating classroom and office utilization; Engaged administrators and other technicians to compile and manipulate campus room data from varying database sources (mostly MS Access) and merge with geospatial data in GIS software (mostly Esri’s ArcGIS suite).

Clarksville, Tennesssee

Provided assistance with technical and billing issues (Tier II) for AT&T and Cingular Wireless; Answered general and "escalated" customer service calls requiring advanced technical and billing knowledge and managerial permissions (Tier I, Tier II).

Clarksville, Tennessee

Supervised 10-15 employees, including staffing and schedule management, financial operations, customer service, and product sales; Operated film projectors, managed movie screening times, and provided notice of screening delays and cancellations.

Master Of Applied Science (M.A.S.), Environmental Policy And Management, Energy And Sustainability, Summa Cum Laude (4.0 Gpa)

Coursework included Environmental Protection Law (U.S.), Global Environmental Law and Policy, Renewable Energy, Energy Fundamentals.

Bachelor Of Science (B.Sc.) In Philosophy, Environmental Philosophy, Socio-Political Thought, Existentialism, Epistemology, Summa Cum Laude (4.0 Gpa)

Relevant coursework included Environmental Ethics and Socio-Political studies. Received the Nathaniel Dempsey Memorial Award, an internal.

Bachelor Of Science (B.Sc.) In Geosciences, Geography, Environmental Sciences, Cum Laude (3.5 Gpa)

Activities and Societies: President of the university's student environmental society, Students Organized to Advance Renewable Energy.