Associate Director of Energy Efficiency

Title: Associate Director of Energy Efficiency

State Role Title: Policy and Planning Specialist II

Hiring Range: $80,000 - $95,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of Energy

Location:Administration/Energy

Agency Website:www.energy.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Are you knowledgeable of current and emerging energy efficiency policies, programs, and technologies? Do you have experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a wide variety of partners and key stakeholders? Do you want to be part of a dynamic team demonstrating new ways of promoting energy efficiency in the Commonwealth? Then look no further! The Virginia Department of Energy, State Energy Office, is seeking an Associate Director of Energy Efficiency to serve as the State Energy Office's subject matter expert on energy efficiency programs while managing an ever-evolving portfolio of energy efficiency programs.

The successful candidate will work closely with a diverse group of stakeholders across the Commonwealth while overseeing the Inflation Reduction Act-funded Home Energy Rebate programs, statewide consumer energy education and outreach efforts, and energy efficiency workforce development programs. This position will manage and mentor a small team of staff to successfully design and implement these new programs.

This position is currently approved to work a Hybrid telework schedule with four days in the office and one day of telework.

Minimum Qualifications

The successful candidate should have the following knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience in order to qualify for this position:
• Knowledge of current and emerging energy efficiency and demand flexibility resources and technologies
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local policies and programs related to energy efficiency and demand flexibility
• Knowledge of key public and private players in Virginia's energy efficiency sector
• Ability to set program priorities and balance human and financial resources against program needs, including by using project management tools and data analysis
• Ability to motivate direct reports to succeed in their roles and pursue their own professional development
• Ability to understand and develop plans for complying with complex federal funding requirements
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of partners and stakeholders, including utilities, Commonwealth agencies, federal agencies, regulators, consultants, consumer and environmental advocacy groups, local governments, financial institution partners, and others
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet established deadlines
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; analyze and communicate information clearly and concisely
• Experience in government procurement practices, financing programs, and contract administration in a progressively complex organization
• A valid driver's license with a good driving record

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. In addition, individuals accepted for employment will have to successfully pass a drug test, reference and background check as part of the Virginia Energy pre-employment process.

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 27, 2024, 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 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: Human Resources

Phone: 804-729-6048

Email: humanresources@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 AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.