Building and Transportation Program Manager - Public Service Coordinator II
Location
Augusta, ME | United States
Job description
GOVERNOR'S ENERGY OFFICE
-Limited Period Position-
Opening Date: February 16, 2024
Closing Date: March 15, 2024
Job Class Code: CU32
Grade: 32
Salary: $75,628.80 - $102,752.00/Annually Position Number: 09510-1181
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Buildings and Transportation Program 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. This position is a new, federally funded position. The Manager provides leadership, support and policy analysis on energy topics related to the building and transportation sectors in Maine.
Maine has set ambitious climate and energy goals, which include a focus on advancing clean transportation and modernizing Maine’s buildings to be energy efficient, smart and cost-effective.
The Manager will advise the GEO Director and Deputy Director on matters related to building and transportation sector energy matters and decarbonization, including:
- Managing the GEO’s policy analysis and making recommendations related to the built environment and the transportation sector to the Director.
- Tracking and leading the GEO’s engagement to successfully secure federal funding through related opportunities including Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) programs.
- Supporting engagement with Efficiency Maine Trust, Maine Department of Transportation, the Maine State Housing Authority, the Public Utilities Commission, electric 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 related to buildings and transportation with relevant state agencies and supporting the state’s energy engagement with municipalities.
- Staffing related working groups, including the Maine Climate Council’s Buildings Working Group and the Industrial Innovation Task Force.
- 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 U.S. Climate Alliance, National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO), the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE), Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnership and others that are advancing policies and sharing best practices.
CANDIDATES MUST HAVE:
- Knowledge of energy efficiency and transportation policy ideally in Maine/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
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- Experience and understanding of the clean transportation and buildings 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.
BENEFITS:
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 Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leaveannually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
- Health Insurance Coverage– The State of Maine pays 85%-100%of employee-only premiums ($10,150.80-$11,942.16 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costsfor you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
- Health Insurance Premium Credit– Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.
- Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($379.60 annual value).
- Retirement Plan– The State of Maine contributes 18.21%of payto the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
- Gym Membership Reimbursement– Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts– Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
- Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness– The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.
- Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
- Parental leaveis one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive four weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
- Voluntary Deferred Compensation– Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.
- Learn aboutadditional wellness benefitsfor State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.
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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