Director of Energy Programs

Title: Director of Energy Programs

State Role Title:Prog Admin Manager III

Hiring Range: Commensurate up to $130000

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Department of Energy

Location:Administration/Energy

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Virginia Energy is in search of a Director of Energy Programs to support the growing portfolio of complex federal and state energy programs and assures that economic opportunity and energy affordability are prioritized across policies initiatives programs and related goals and objectives of the State Energy Office and the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Responsibilities include supervising staff and managing programs that include:
Home Energy Rebate Programs
Virginia Grid Reliability Improvement Program (VGRIP)
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Subgrant
Distributed Generation Solutions efforts including residential and community solar
Virginia Energy Connect
Virginia Energy Management Program
Support the State Energy Office Director with operations budgeting and implementation of the Virginia Energy Plan.

Virginia Energys mission is to lead the Commonwealth to a safe reliable and responsible energy future with greater emphasis on renewable energy programs and economic development as well as implement the Virginias Energy Plan to ensure the Commonwealth has abundant reliable affordable and clean energy.

Come be a part of an agency that makes a difference. We have offices in Big Stone Gap Charlottesville and Richmond Virginia.

Minimum Qualifications

The successful candidate should have the following knowledge skills abilities and experience in order to qualify for this position:
Significant experience in federal and state grant management including grant writing award administration procurement contracting budgeting reimbursement review compliance and reporting.
Knowledge of major energy sector programs and funding opportunities such as grid resilience energy efficiency solar offshore wind distributed energy resources transportation electrification and public-sector energy management.
Demonstrated knowledge of federal grant requirements including 2 CFR Part 200 and experience applying fiscal controls internal controls and audit-ready grant administration practices.
Experience managing complex energy or infrastructure programs involving multiple stakeholders contractors subrecipients and public-sector partners.
Knowledge of public procurement and contract administration including development of scopes of work vendor oversight and project performance tracking.
Familiarity with grants management platforms and data systems used for application intake award management contracting invoicing and reporting.
Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to prepare grant applications executive briefings guidance documents and stakeholder communications.
Ability to identify evaluate and pursue federal and state funding opportunities including competitive grants and other strategic funding sources.
Experience setting program priorities and balancing resources against program needs
Demonstrated proficiency with computer-based business and communication applications such as Microsoft Office and other project management software.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers and internal and external stakeholders
Experience managing or supporting public media GIS and website content
A valid drivers 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 addition individuals accepted for employment will have to successfully pass a drug test reference and background check as part of the Virginia Energy pre-employment process.

Additional Considerations

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Special Instructions

Applications and résumés for this position are accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginias Electronic Recruitment System only. Interview decisions will be based solely on the information provided in your electronic application and/or résumé. Please ensure you detail all relevant work experience clearly and specifically; we will not make assumptions about your qualifications. You will receive a confirmation of receipt once your application and/or résumé has been successfully submitted. To check the status of your application refer to Your Application in your account.

All applicants for employment must consent to a comprehensive background check. Selected candidates must successfully pass a drug test reference driving and criminal background check.

Selected candidate(s) will need to complete the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form.

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 Commonwealths veterans hiring preference. AmeriCorps Peace Corps and other National Service Alumni are also encouraged to apply.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: N/A

Email:

In support of the Commonwealths 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 .

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.