Energy Program Specialist III - Limited Service

at State of Vermont in Montpelier, Vermont, United States

Job Description

The Vermont Department of Public Service (DPS) is pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and qualified candidate to join its team to advance state energy progress as an Energy Program Specialist. An arm of the executive branch, the DPS conducts comprehensive energy planning for Vermont and represents the public interest in matters regarding energy, telecommunications, water, and wastewater. 

The Energy Program Specialist will work within Vermont's State Energy Office (SEO) to deploy federal funding through programs that promote energy efficiency, electrification, resilience, reliability, and sustainable energy resources in Vermont. The SEO serves as a liaison to other State agencies working on energy and climate programs.  

This limited-service Energy Program Specialist position will coordinate the deployment of federal funds received by DPS. The Energy Program Specialist position will work cooperatively with other team members as well as independently to: 

• Develop, implement, and oversee federally funded grant programs consistent with Vermont's Comprehensive Energy Plan and overall state energy policy.
• Engage with customers, developers, electric utilities and other stakeholders to inform program design. 
• Draft and manage subrecipient grants.
• Establish program targets and monitor results of energy program implementation.
• Track and report expenditures and program results consistent with state and federal requirements.

The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, project management experience, a knowledge of Vermont energy policy, and analytic expertise necessary to carry out the duties of the position. 

Excellent written and oral communication skills are required. Working knowledge of energy efficiency, utility regulation, or related field is desired.

Work is performed in a standard office setting, with some required travel to meetings for which private means of transportation must be available. Some evening, weekend, and overtime work may be required. Extensive interaction with utility representatives, public interest groups, consultants, public and private organizations, and citizens will be expected.