Energy Program Specialist

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania
$66,250.00 - $100,636.00 Annually
dental insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, vacation time, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
United States, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Mar 21, 2025
THE POSITION Are you well-versed in matters concerning energy and climate change? If so, the Energy Programs Office of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is eagerly awaiting your input! DEP is actively searching for a dedicated individual to fill our role of an Energy Program Specialist. Do not miss out on this chance to embark on a fulfilling career, apply today and seize this incredible opportunity! DESCRIPTION OF WORK In this position, you will serve as a Coordinator for the Medium- and Large-scale Award Tracks responsible for the development, planning, and administration of the Department of Environmental Protection's (DEP), Reducing Industrial Sector Emissions in Pennsylvania (RISE PA) grant program, which is funded through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Climate Pollution Reduction Grants. You will conduct this work consistent with DEP and EPA strategic goals and funding requirements, including those related to Justice 40 and workforce development. The Coordinator will serve as a central contact and will work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to manage and administer the Medium-scale Award Track (MAT) and Large-scale Award Track (LAT) within RISE PA, which will allocate $100,000,000 and $220,000,000, respectively, to industrial facilities for medium- and large-scale industrial decarbonization projects. The types of projects that are eligible to receive funding through the MAT and LAT include: energy efficiency, electrification, fuel-switching, industrial process emissions reduction technologies, on-site renewable energy generation, carbon capture utilization and storage, and fugitive emissions reduction technologies. The MAT Coordinator will provide technical assistance to applicants, evaluate and score project proposals, and manage all projects that receive funding through the MAT and LAT. This employee will also assist with RISE PA program development in addition to performing research assignments, gathering and analyzing program data, and preparing the Industrial Decarbonization Playbook report. Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description. Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. This position may require travel. You will have the option to work from one of the following listed regional offices: Rachel Carson State Office Building - 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17106 Southeast Regional Office - 2 E. Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401 Southwest Regional Office - 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Northeast Regional Office - 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701 Northcentral Regional Office - 208 W. Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701 Northwest Regional Office - 230 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335 Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) full-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office. Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: One year of professional experience in energy resources, energy utilization and conservation, energy technologies, or the economic impacts of energy issues, and a bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Economics, Finance, Engineering, Physical Sciences, or Energy Policy; or Three years of professional experience in energy resources, energy utilization and conservation, energy technologies, or the economic impacts of energy issues and a bachelor's degree; or A master's degree in Mathematics, Economics, Finance, Engineering, Physical Sciences, or Energy Policy; or An equivalent combination of experience and training. Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree. Other Requirements: You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency. You must be able to perform essential job functions. How to Apply: Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements will eliminate you from consideration for this position. Veterans: Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):* 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date. The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. EXAMINATION INFORMATION Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam). Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. Your score is valid for this specific posting only. You must provide complete and accurate information or: your score may be lower than deserved. you may be disqualified. You may only apply/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email.