Job Specification Details

Professional, policy and technical work for the Department of Public Service involving the development, implementation, and evaluation of energy efficiency and/or renewable energy programs and projects. Position represents the department in cooperative endeavors with utilities, businesses, public interest groups and citizen. This is the third level in the series, differentiated from lower levels by the increased complexity of job assignments and degree of independence in completing work. Work is performed under the supervision of the Director of the Energy Efficiency Division.

Represents the department on collaborative, efficiency and/or renewable energy program design teams; presents and assures adherence with department and other public policy; negotiates resolution of disputes; analyzes and interprets energy and economic data; evaluates programs including review of technologies, economics, proposed program management, marketing and evaluation plans; prepares recommendations and reports for management. Monitors results of energy program implementation, including analyzing technical, financial, and management reports. Assists in data collection and policy development and implementation related to state comprehensive energy planning. May represent the Department in the development and oversight of the VT Residential and Commercial Energy Codes, and assist citizens and businesses with code compliance. May participate in the review of Act 250 permit applications, including summarizing project energy features and recommending custom measures where the potential exists to exceed minimum energy requirements. May provide expert testimony before the Public Utility Commission in regulated utility proceedings. Informs the VT Legislature through testimony and/or reports on energy efficiency, renewable energy, transportation and heating fuels. May review regulated electric and gas utility plans and projects to ensure energy efficiency is properly evaluated and considered as a least cost resource.

May be responsible for writing and issuing Requests for Proposals, writing and managing grant agreements and contracts, including approval of invoices and tracking funds. Oversees and monitors work performed by grantees or contractors, including defining the scope of work, negotiating contracts, and evaluating work products. May work with public and private groups, motivating interest in the development of energy efficiency and/or renewable energy programs, advising on technical and management issues, negotiating agreements, assisting in securing funding and monitoring and evaluating progress and results. Responds to consumer questions about energy topics such as: efficiency, renewable energy, heating fuels, and transportation fuels. May establish and/or maintain a website to provide a public point of information. Makes written and oral presentations to professional and citizens groups. May train or mentor lower level Energy Program Specialists. Performs related duties as required.

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.

Knowledge of the economics and impacts of energy sources and utilization.

Experience in administering contracts or grants.

Significant knowledge of energy efficiency and/or renewable energy technologies.

Knowledge of basic management, marketing, and financial principles.

Knowledge of basic principles of conflict resolution.

Knowledge of principles and practices of program planning and evaluation.

Experience with communicating information to the general public, media, and/or state legislators.

Competence with computers and their peripheral equipment.

Working knowledge of MSWord, MSExcel, MSOutlook.

Ability to synthesize and interpret large quantities of diverse data.

Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Master's degree or higher in environmental or energy studies, engineering or other quantitative science, economics, law, public policy or administration, business administration, or a closely related field.

OR

Bachelor's degree in environmental or energy studies, engineering or other quantitative science economics, pre-law, public policy or administration, business administration, or a closely related field AND four (4) years or more of experience involving management, analysis or development of energy programs, and general knowledge of renewable energy and energy efficiency.

OR

Eight (8) years or more of experience in environmental or energy studies, economics, public policy or administration, or business INCLUDING four (4) years or more of experience involving management, analysis or development of energy programs, and general knowledge of renewable energy and energy efficiency.

Juris Doctor degree.