Resource Management Coordinator (Energy Policy Coordinator) - 1038 - Augusta

State of Maine•Augusta, ME

7d•$67,795 - $87,963

About The Position

The Department of Energy Resources (DOER), Maine’s designated state energy office and primary advisor to the Governor on energy issues, is seeking an Energy Policy Coordinator to coordinate and support the Department’s work related to energy security and liquid fuels. The position provides project management, coordination, analysis, and decision support for the Department’s statutory responsibilities in these areas. The role maintains, updates, and coordinates implementation of the state energy security plan; communicates with state, regional, industry, and other partners; and identifies opportunities to improve energy security. It also supports the State Heating Oil and Propane Program, including monitoring and analyzing heating fuel inventory, deliveries, and prices, and coordinates development and implementation of the state Oil Dependence Reduction Plan. Regular work includes administering federally funded initiatives, contributing to policy and regulatory activities, engaging stakeholders, and providing situational monitoring, analysis, and decision support. The coordinator supports DOER’s engagement with agencies and organizations including the Maine Emergency Management Agency, Maine Department of Public Safety, Maine Public Utilities Commission, U.S. Department of Energy, National Association of State Energy Officials, and other state, regional, national, industry, research, and external partners.

Requirements

A background combination of education and/or experience demonstrating technical expertise in natural resource program management or position-specific expertise.

Responsibilities

Develop, update, and coordinate implementation of the state energy security plan in coordination with state agencies, partners, and the federal government.
Monitor physical energy security and cybersecurity threats and mitigating actions.
Administer the federal State Heating Oil and Propane Program, including regular data collection, aggregation, and dissemination.
Support petroleum product monitoring and reporting, working with industry and other state agencies and tracking market information.
Represent the state in local, state, regional, and national forums on energy security and delivered fuel topics.
Administer grants and programs, including the State Heating Oil and Propane Program and State Energy Program.
Coordinate and participate in multi-agency decision support related to energy emergency actions, particularly the delivery of liquid fuels.
Coordinate and manage processes related to contracting, vendor engagement, and ongoing operations.
Coordinate and support special projects and energy policy studies addressing legislative requirements or Department priorities.
Advise on communications and policy strategy, including drafting policy recommendations and briefing memorandums.

Benefits

13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and more than three weeks of vacation leave annually; vacation accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
The State pays 85%–100% of employee-only health insurance premiums, depending on salary.
A 5% employee-only health insurance premium credit for eligible participation.
The State pays 100% of employee-only dental insurance premiums.
State contribution of at least 14.06% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System.
Gym membership reimbursement of up to $40 per month.
Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness through the State’s qualified-employer status.
Employee assistance through the Living Resources Program.
Forty-two consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave for employees welcoming a child; additional unpaid leave may be available under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Voluntary deferred compensation through a MaineSaves 457(b) account.