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Energy Efficiency Program Manager - Public Service Coordinator II

Augusta , Maine , United States | Governor's Office | Full-time

Apply by: June 3, 2025

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GOVERNOR'S ENERGY OFFICE

ENERGY EFFICIENT PROGRAM MANAGER

Opening Date: May 19, 2025

Closing Date: June 3, 2025

Job Class Code: CU32

Grade: 32

Salary: $77,896.00 - $110,073.60

Position Number: 095101181

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Energy Efficiency Manager (Manager) serves as a key staff person in the Governor's Energy Office (GEO), the state of Maine’s designated energy office and serves as the primary advisor to the Governor on energy issues. The Manager provides leadership, support and policy analysis on energy topics related to the buildings sector in Maine.

Maine has set ambitious climate and energy goals, which include a focus on modernizing Maine’s buildings to be more energy efficient and resilient to increase affordability and reliability for Maine people and businesses.

The Manager will advise the GEO Director and Deputy Director on matters related to the built environment, energy matters, and decarbonization, including:

+ Managing the GEO’s policy analysis and making recommendations related to the built environment, as well as transportation, fuels and other energy demand-side sectors, to the Director.

+ Managing GEO federal grants related to energy efficiency, in coordination with state partners, including those awarded through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) programs.

+ Supporting engagement with Efficiency Maine Trust, the Maine State Housing Authority, the Public Utilities Commission, utilities, municipalities interested stakeholder groups and other entities to achieve the state’s buildings and transportation goals.

+ Leading GEO’s engagement and outreach related to advancement of the state’s building energy code through the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code, including tracking and partnering with others to advance adoption, implementation, training and compliance.

+ Leading GEO’s Leading by Example engagement and coordination with relevant state agencies and supporting the state’s energy engagement with municipalities.

+ Supporting related working groups, including the Maine Climate Council’s Buildings Working Group.

+ The Manager will also research, advise and coordinate as required on legislative matters, municipal engagement, utility and industry outreach, and across state agencies to meet the state’s goals.

This position, under the direction of the Director, will also engage with national and regional organizations that are active on these issues including the National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO), Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnership and others that are advancing policies and sharing best practices.

CANDIDATES MUST HAVE:

+ Knowledge of energy efficiency policy ideally in Maine and New England.

+ Experience in building performance, architecture and design, transportation infrastructure, or related fields.

+ Excellent analytical and research skills.

+ Experience preparing research, analysis, and other data in reports or studies for public consumption.

+ Experience with stakeholder engagement and working with municipalities.

JOB TASKS:

+ Provide support on a variety of topics that come before the GEO.

+ Monitor and support the office’s activities related to a variety of entities and forums such as the Maine PUC, Efficiency Maine Trust, the state’s building code board and others as needed.

+ Engage directly with stakeholders including utilities, the efficiency industry, and municipalities.

+ Monitor and track policy development and project deployment across New England and other markets to inform the state’s policy.

+ Lead and support efforts around special projects and energy policy studies that seek to meet legislative requirements or priorities of the GEO.

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

+ Experience and understanding of the buildings, transportation and fuels sectors

+ Experience with energy markets and energy regulatory proceedings

+ Strong communications and writing skills, and ability to communicate effectively with both internal and external audiences

+ Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as a member of a diverse and inclusive team.

+ Strong organizational skills, including project and task management, and the ability to multitask and prioritize.

+ Candidates with professional proficiency in additional languages are encouraged to note this in their application.

+ Proficiency in Microsoft products – Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

+ Team-orientated work style, with the ability to be flexible and work under deadlines.

+ Ability to work in Augusta, Maine and travel throughout the state as necessary and appropriate.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

+ A Bachelors’ Degree in Engineering, Economics, Business, Public Administration or a related field and at least five (5) years of directly related training, education and/or professional level experience in which may include experience in energy policy and program development, analysis and implementation.

Preference will be given to those who submit a cover letter and resume’ to be considered for an interview.

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

+ Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays , 12 days of sick leave , and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.

+ Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.

+ Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($387.92 annual value).

+ Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 18.09% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).

State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package (https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-jobs/compensation-benefits) , covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness (https://www.maine.gov/bhr/oeh/) .

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.

If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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