Energy Efficiency Workforce Coordinator

Title: Energy Efficiency Workforce Coordinator

State Role Title: Policy and Planning Specialist II

Hiring Range: $65,000 - $80,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of Energy

Location: Administration/Energy

Agency Website: www.energy.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Do you have experience in workforce development? Are you interested in helping increase the size and diversity of the energy efficiency workforce in the Commonwealth?

Do you enjoy working with a variety of partners to make progress toward a shared goal? Then look no further! The Virginia Department of Energy is seeking an Energy Efficiency Workforce Coordinator to manage the agency's energy efficiency workforce development programs. These new programs, which seek to create a ready workforce to complete high-demand residential energy efficiency projects, are federally funded from sources including the Inflation Reduction Act's Training Residential Energy Contractors (TREC) program.

The successful candidate will be responsible for convening a workforce development advisory group, establishing and maintaining partnerships with a wide set of public and private entities, procuring and managing contracted program support, managing program budgets, conducting federal compliance activities, and completing other activities required to successfully manage state-sponsored workforce programs. This position is federally funded with funds approved through August of 2027.

Employment beyond that date is contingent upon the availability of additional state or federal funds. 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 to qualify for this position:

• Ability to manage program planning, operations in compliance with set guidelines, budgeting, performance evaluation, and reporting and well as to procure and manage external vendors providing program support

• Experience related to workforce development, including experience working with public and private entities involved in workforce development such as workforce development boards, community colleges, private training providers, labor unions, and federal and state entities managing registered apprenticeships.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with federal, state, and local government officials and representatives of private contractors, advocacy groups, and community-based organizations

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, preferably including those involving government protocols

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and to analyze and communicate information clearly and concisely

• A strong working knowledge of computer business and communications application software such as Microsoft Office

• 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 pass a drug test, driving record check, background check, and successfully complete reference checks 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 July 15, 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.