Service Coordinator Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Intermediate education and/or experience in government, policy, energy or environment, business, communications, or a related field, and at least five years of directly related training, education, and/or professional-level experience. Related professional experience may substitute for education year for year.
• Substantial experience with legislative processes and regulatory proceedings, including current and emerging state legislation, rules, and regulations.
• Ability to research, interpret, and communicate the requirements and impacts of legislation, regulations, and related policy initiatives.
• Excellent analytical, research, writing, and communication skills, including the ability to engage internal and external audiences effectively.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, including the ability to build trust and partnerships with diverse coalitions and stakeholders.
• Strong organizational, project management, and task management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities, multitask, and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Team-oriented, collaborative, adaptable, and able to work effectively in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience or knowledge of energy policy and regulations, energy markets, and related topics affecting energy policy.

Responsibilities

• Advise the DOER Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner on energy policy, strategy, and external affairs.
• Monitor and analyze state legislation, rules, and regulations affecting energy policy and DOER initiatives.
• Represent DOER’s interests throughout the legislative process.
• Coordinate DOER engagement with Maine’s federal delegation, the U.S. Department of Energy, local officials, partner agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Support the development and execution of announcements, events, stakeholder outreach initiatives, and other public-facing activities as a member of the External Affairs team.
• Support policy initiatives, studies, and special projects that advance agency priorities and goals.
• Advise leadership on communications and policy strategy, including preparing policy recommendations, briefing memos, and stakeholder materials.
• Collaborate across DOER and state government on interagency initiatives and external affairs priorities.
• Represent DOER before energy industry groups, utilities, businesses, advocacy organizations, associations, and other external stakeholders.
• Support the development of materials and communications with constituents.
• Work with DOER staff to advance agency priorities and perform related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and at least three weeks of vacation leave annually; vacation accrual increases with service, and confidential employees receive three personal leave days per calendar year.
• State-paid employee-only health insurance premiums, with the State paying 85%–100% depending on salary; dependent coverage is also available.
• A 5% employee-only health insurance premium credit for eligible participants.
• State-paid employee-only dental insurance premiums.
• MainePERS retirement contribution of 18.86% of pay by the State.
• Gym membership reimbursement of up to $40 per month.
• Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness.
• Employee assistance through the Living Resources Program.
• 42 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.