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Overview
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.
Environmental Factors
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.
