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

State of Maine•Augusta, ME

About The Position

The Department of Energy Resources (DOER), Maine’s designated state energy office and primary energy advisor to the Governor, is seeking an Energy Policy Coordinator to coordinate and support the Department’s work related to energy security and liquid fuels. The role provides project management, coordination, analysis, and decision support for the Department’s statutory responsibilities in these areas. The coordinator will maintain and update the state’s energy security plan and coordinate its implementation; work with state, regional, federal, industry, research, and other partners; and identify opportunities to improve energy security. The position also supports the State Heating Oil and Propane Program, including monitoring and analyzing heating-fuel inventories, deliveries, and prices, and coordinates development and implementation of the state’s 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 role supports collaboration with entities 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 organizations and 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 other 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 liquid-fuel delivery.
Coordinate and manage 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.
Coordinate development and implementation of the state’s Oil Dependence Reduction Plan.

Benefits

Thirteen paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and at least three weeks of vacation leave annually; vacation accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
State-paid 85%–100% of employee-only health insurance premiums, depending on salary.
A 5% employee-only health insurance premium credit for participation in the applicable program.
State-paid 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 also be available under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Voluntary deferred compensation through a MaineSaves 457(b) account.