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For over thirty-five years, our drive and passion to change the world has enabled us to become the largest producer and marketer of bioethanol and a leader in sustainable products in the world.\nCULTURE IS KING AT POET\nWe’re all on the same team. We always communicate. And we park our egos at the door. These aren’t just slogans on our walls. It’s the way we do things at POET. We provide an environment for team members to maintain a healthy work-life balance. It’s the best way to optimize health, wellness, and productivity in a sustainable way. We work hard. We play hard. We have frequent team events, volunteer efforts, and we know how to celebrate wins!\nJOB SUMMARY & RESPONSIBILITIES\nAs the Biofuels Regulatory Program Specialist, you will support the corporate carbon reduction strategy for state and federal biofuel regulatory programs. This includes but is not limited to: compliance activities for the federal Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS), state specific Low Carbon Fuel Standards (LCFS), and international renewable energy standards. You will constantly be seeking out new low carbon opportunities from federal, state, and international biofuel program incentives. Once opportunities are identified, you then develop economic and carbon scoring models to help gauge the financial impact of any new strategies and create programs to ensure full compliance once commercialized. You will engage with a cross section of the POET business network, including POET Biofuels, POET Legal, POET Research, POET Bioproducts, and POET Bioprocessing. In addition, you support communication between POET and the applicable regulatory agencies.\nThe preferred location for this role is the Wichita office, but it can also report out of Sioux Falls, South Dakota.\nResponsibilities include:\nRegularly surveying the federal, state, and international biofuels programs for opportunities to implement carbon intensity reduction strategies.\nSupport of the bioprocessing facilities regarding their participation in federal, state, and international biofuel programs (e.g. EPA RFS, California’s LCFS, EU Renewable Energy Directive, Inflation Reduction Act).\nUnderstanding regulations associated with the federal, state, and international biofuels programs.\nPerforming extensive and detailed carbon intensity modeling using various Green House Gas models.\nEstablishing economic models to assess and predict the financial impacts of implementing carbon intensity reduction strategies at the bioprocessing facilities.\nSupporting independent third-party auditors used for biofuels program oversight.\nSince we’re all about teamwork and getting the job done, your skills may be put to a lot of other uses!\nQUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS\n1+ year of experience in any compliance, financial analysis, or engineering field.\nBachelor’s degree in Science, Mathematics, or Engineering is required.\nKnowledge of statistical analysis and modeling.\nEnjoy working on high profile initiatives in a cross functional team setting that provide value to the business.\nPassion around being a part of significantly improving the carbon footprint of the bioprocessing facilities.\nKnowledge of the basics of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, and the ability to learn new programs.\nKnowledge and understanding of data management and basic programing theories.\nA SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE\nA high level of personal integrity\nInterpersonal skills - the ability to effectively interact with individuals at all levels within/outside the organization\nDemonstrated problem-solving and critical thinking skills\nThe ability to embrace and promote change\nAn innovative mindset\nThe ability to think objectively\nSelf-awareness in the face of uncertainty\nThe ability to work in a team environment\nGROWTH & DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES\nAt POET, we encourage internal development and growth by allowing team members to carve their own path to success. Leaders support team members with the necessary resources to develop their skills, achieve goals, and create the most value. We believe in developing our team members to their highest potential and recognizing contributions that add value to the organization. Each new team member’s position and compensation are carefully determined by considering their unique qualifications and skillset.\nBENEFITS\nFor eligible team members\nComprehensive benefits package: Individual and family plans for health, dental, & vision insurance, including a generous employer Health Savings Account contribution\n\nQuarterly Profit-Sharing Bonuses and Bi-Annual Incentive Bonuses\n\nCompetitive pay, including shift premium pay for qualifying positions\n\n401K with company match\n\nPaid time off and paid holidays - 40 hours available on day ONE!\n\nPaid Parental Leave\n\nTuition reimbursement\n\nAttractive Relocation Assistance and Bonus Programs for qualifying positions and/or locations\n\nOTHER PERKS\nFor eligible team members\nA multifaceted wellness program encompassing the whole person - mentally, physically, and spiritually\n\nOnsite fitness centers or fitness reimbursements\n\nSafety and cold weather gear reimbursements\n\nDiscounted home and auto insurance\n\nPOET is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. 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