Planner III - Energy Efficiency Investment Fund

Dnrec • Dover, DE

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About The Position

The Planner III will lead program management, research, policy analysis, education, and outreach for Delaware’s Energy Efficiency Investment Fund (EEIF). The position supports programs and initiatives that promote energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions to mitigate climate change in Delaware. Work includes researching and analyzing state and regional policies related to energy efficiency for commercial and industrial users, technically reviewing applications, and processing and tracking grant payments. The position also supports implementation of federal grant awards, including the State Energy Program (SEP) Award, High-Efficiency Electric Home Rebate (HEEHR) Program, and Homeowner Managing Energy Savings (HOMES) Program.

The role is part of the Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy, which supports energy efficiency and conservation programs intended to reduce energy use and its impacts on the state’s environment and public health. The position is eligible for Alternative Work Schedules under the State of Delaware’s Alternative Work Arrangement Policy; details will be shared during the interview process. A valid driver’s license is required as a condition of hire.

Requirements

• At least two years of experience as a planner or at least two years of experience in a planning function.
• Experience designing, collecting data for, analyzing, and presenting results of a most complex planning project.
• Experience as a project manager or leader on a complex project.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license that is not suspended, revoked, cancelled, or disqualified.

Responsibilities

• Lead program management, research, policy analysis, education, and outreach for the Energy Efficiency Investment Fund.
• Support programs and initiatives that promote energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Delaware.
• Research and analyze state and regional energy-efficiency policies for commercial and industrial users.
• Technically review applications and process and track grant payments.
• Support implementation of federal grant awards, including SEP, HEEHR, and HOMES programs.
• Analyze data, problems, and issues and assess their impact on programs, plans, or the current environment.
• Evaluate alternative uses of resources, options, anticipated costs and benefits, consequences, and outcomes using present and projected information.
• Develop recommended courses of action for public and private decisions through formal plans and policies.
• Formulate plans and policies to meet community social, economic, and physical needs.
• Develop, promote, and market strategies to implement plans, policies, and programs.
• Build consensus with community leaders, customers, advocates, and other affected parties through negotiation, mediation, and facilitation.
• Involve and educate special interest groups, customers, and public officials through forums such as seminars, workshops, conferences, newsletters, assessments, and analytical reports.
• Coordinate planning activities and policies across state, regional, county, and local levels, and integrate them with entities outside the state.
• Provide technical assistance, training, and education to support understanding and management of change.
• Design and manage the planning process.
• Evaluate the impact of plan implementation and incorporate findings into the ongoing planning process.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit package; details are available through the State of Delaware benefits website.
• Eligibility for Alternative Work Schedules under the State of Delaware’s Alternative Work Arrangement Policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed