Title: Energy Efficiency and Financing Programs Manager
State Role Title: Policy and Planning Specialist II
Hiring Range: $63,000 – $67,000
Pay Band: 5
Agency: Department of Energy
Location:Washington Building
Agency Website:www.energy.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public – G
Job Duties
Are you knowledgeable about current and emerging energy efficiency technologies and policies? Do you have experience with clean energy financing products and programs? Do you want to be on the frontline of effective, innovative deployment of new federal resources by leading on the design and management of new energy efficiency and clean energy financing programs? Then look no further! The Virginia Department of Energy, State Energy Office (SEO), is seeking an Energy Efficiency and Financing Programs Manager to serve as a subject matter expert on energy efficiency and clean energy financing programs, policies, and practices.
The successful candidate will launch and manage a portfolio of new energy efficiency and financing programs using federal funding. Program management will likely entail procurement and management of external service providers. This work will be conducted in close partnership with a wide range of stakeholders and partners, including financial institutions and local governments. This position will also support a growing area of work around solar and energy efficiency workforce development. Join our growing, dynamic team during this exciting time for the State Energy Office!
This position is funded with federal funds expected to be available through September of 2026. This expected tenure as well as an extension beyond this date is contingent upon the availability of state and federal funding. This position has been designated as required to file a Statement of Economic Interest in accordance with Section 2.2-3114 of the Code of Virginia. The individual accepted for employment will have to pass a drug test and successfully complete reference checks as part of the Virginia Energy pre-employment process.
Minimum Qualifications
The successful candidate will have knowledge of and experience with:
• current and emerging energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies, financing methods and programs
• federal, state, and local policies as they apply to energy efficiency and clean energy financing programs
• project and program management
• government procurement practices and contracts
The successful candidate will have the ability to:
• communicate effectively orally and in writing and to analyze and communicate information clearly and concisely
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with federal, state, and local government officials, private sector consultants, vendors, and contractors, and civil society
• manage multiple projects simultaneously
• set program priorities and balance resources against program needs
• use computer business and communications application software such as Microsoft Office and Google products and applications
Additional Considerations
N/A
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
This position will close on August 20, 2023, at 11:55 p.m. To be considered, please submit a state employment application, or resume online at https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/home. A hiring manager/human resources will review all applications received and select candidates who most closely meet the established criteria for interviews.
Virginia Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer by both policy and practice, therefore prohibits discrimination on basis of sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of our workforce.
As a certified V3 organization, Virginia Energy honors the Commonwealth’s veterans hiring preference. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other National Service Alumni are also encouraged to apply.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or any part of the remaining hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Contact Information
Name: Penni Graves
Phone: (804) 692-3215
Email: penni.graves@energy.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.