Planner II - Energy Efficiency Investment Fund

Dnrec•Dover, DE

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy supports energy efficiency and conservation programs that help reduce energy use and its impact on the state’s environment and public health. The position will lead the program management, research, policy analysis, education, and outreach for the Energy Efficiency Investment Fund (EEIF). This position will be responsible for supporting programs and initiatives that promote energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions to mitigate the effects of climate change in Delaware. Specific projects include research and analysis of state and regional policies for energy efficiency related to commercial and industrial users, technical review of applications, and processing and tracking grant payments.

Requirements

At least one year experience as a planner OR at least one year experience in a planning function.
Experience in designing, collecting data, analyzing and presenting results of a complex planning project.
Experience as a project manager on a less complex project.
Must possess a valid driver's license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Responsibilities

Lead the program management, research, policy analysis, education, and outreach for the Energy Efficiency Investment Fund (EEIF).
Support programs and initiatives that promote energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions to mitigate the effects of climate change in Delaware.
Conduct research and analysis of state and regional policies for energy efficiency related to commercial and industrial users.
Perform technical review of applications.
Process and track grant payments.
Analyze and assess data, problems, and issues and their impact on programs, plans or the current environment.
Define and evaluate alternative uses of resources, viable options/approaches and anticipated costs and benefits, consequences and outcomes using present and projected information.
Develop recommended course of action for public and private decisions in formal plans and policies including policy statements, budget allocations, regulations and/or legislation to affect and facilitate change and reach objectives.
Formulate plans and policies to meet the social, economic, and physical needs of communities.
Develop, promote and market strategies for the implementation of plans, policies and programs.
Build consensus with community leaders, customers, advocates, and other affected parties via negotiations, mediation and facilitation.
Involve and educate special interest groups, customers, and public officials via variety of forums, e.g., seminars, workshops, conferences, newsletters, assessments, and analytical reports.
Coordinate planning activities and policies across state, regional, county and local levels; integrate with other entities outside the state.
Provide technical assistance, training and education for understanding and managing change.
Design and manage the planning process.
Systematically evaluate the impact of plan implementation and incorporate findings with the ongoing planning process.