What are the responsibilities and job description for the Energy Program Specialist - RISE PA Grant Program position at Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection?
The Energy Programs Office (EPO) is the U.S. Department of Energy-recognized Pennsylvania State Energy Office and has operated within the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) since 1995. EPO has professional staff working on Energy, Climate, and Security Programming that benefits all Pennsylvanians.
Become an Energy Program Specialist and help create a cleaner, more sustainable future for Pennsylvania. If you care about public service, excel at managing complex programs, and want to contribute to a stronger workforce in a low-carbon economy, this is your opportunity to make a real difference. Apply now and join a team dedicated to delivering lasting benefits to communities throughout the Commonwealth.
This position is flexible-headquartered and may report to one of the following offices:
Rachel Carson State Office Building – 400 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101
Northcentral Regional Office– 208 West Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701
Southwest Regional Office - 400 Waterfront Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Northeast Regional Office - 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711
Responsibilities
In this position, you will take on the role of Compliance and Workforce Development Coordinator, focusing on the development, planning, and management of the Department of Environmental Protection’s Reducing Industrial Sector Emissions in Pennsylvania (RISE PA) grant program, which is supported by the EPA’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grants. Your responsibilities will include ensuring that all program activities align with the goals, regulations, and funding requirements set by both DEP and EPA. You will play a key role in the program's operations by assisting with its design, conducting research, collecting and analyzing data, and preparing necessary reports.
As a primary contact, you will collaborate closely with internal teams, partner agencies, and grant recipients to oversee the workforce development aspects of RISE PA. Your tasks will involve providing technical assistance, performing desk audits, and establishing reporting procedures to ensure compliance with the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts, along with other workforce regulations. Additionally, you will coordinate with state agencies regarding apprenticeships and labor compliance, support the Community Benefit and Fair Labor Bonus Awards, and help manage projects related to energy efficiency, electrification, emissions reduction technologies, renewable energy, carbon capture, and other eligible decarbonization initiatives.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- One year of professional experience in energy resources, energy utilization and conservation, energy technologies, or the economic impacts of energy issues, and a bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Economics, Finance, Engineering, Physical Sciences, or Energy Policy; or
- Three years of professional experience in energy resources, energy utilization and conservation, energy technologies, or the economic impacts of energy issues and a bachelor's degree; or
- A master's degree in Mathematics, Economics, Finance, Engineering, Physical Sciences, or Energy Policy; or
- An equivalent combination of experience and training.
- Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.
Other Requirements:
- You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Job posting: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pabureau/jobs/5302975/energy-program-specialist
Position description: https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD_NEOGOV.asp?p=50698581