Program Manager I

State of North Carolina • Raleigh, NC

14h • $70,478 - $103,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

This is a time-limited position. It is full-time (40 hours per week) with State Benefits for a limited time. Although the length of time this position will be active cannot be determined, it has the potential to extend up to 3 years (36 months). The HOMES Rebate Program provides financial incentives for whole-home energy efficiency retrofits, while the HEAR Grant Program focuses on rebates for high-efficiency electric appliances and associated projects, with an emphasis on serving low- and moderate-income residents.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years of program experience related to the area of assignment, including one year of supervisory program experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with the HOMES Rebate Program.
• Experience with the HEAR Grant Program.
• Experience integrating new and complex federal guidelines.
• Experience with procurement, compliance, public outreach and reporting.
• Experience supervising a team.
• Experience collaborating with federal, state, and local partners.
• Experience prioritizing low income, high energy burdened and rural populations.
• Experience preparing legislative reports and presentations.
• Experience representing an organization on committees and work groups.

Responsibilities

• Manage the implementation of the HOMES and HEAR programs.
• Oversee the $209 million in funding activities across programs, integration of new and complex federal guidelines, procurement, compliance, public outreach and reporting.
• Supervise a team of up to six staff members.
• Collaborate with federal, state, and local partners to ensure successful implementation of these new programs with a phased approach, prioritizing low income, high energy burdened and rural populations.
• Work with the program Implementer and Special Projects Manager to accomplish the goals of the programs’ implementation plan and associated “tranches”.
• Prepare legislative reports, presentations, and represents the State Energy Office on miscellaneous committees and internal/external work groups.
• Lead the team to ensure program compliance assurance, budget adherence, and Implementer oversight.

Benefits

• State Benefits
• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager