Energy Program Specialist I

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 for the purpose of improving Vermont's electric grid and reducing electric power outages. 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 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.

Minimum Qualifications

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