Planner III Energy Efficiency Investment Fund

Introduction

The Division of Climate Coastal and Energy supports energy efficiency and conservation programs that help reduce energy use and its impact on the states environment and public health.

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Summary Statement

The position will lead program management research policy analysis education and outreach for the Energy Efficiency Investment Fund (EEIF). This position will be responsible for supporting programs and initiatives that promote energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions to mitigate the effects of climate change in Delaware. Specific projects include research and analysis of state and regional policies for energy efficiency related to commercial and industrial users technical review of applications and processing and tracking grant payments. This position will also support the implementation of federal grant awards like the State Energy Program (SEP) Award High-Efficiency Electric Home Rebate (HEEHR) Program and Homeowner Managing Energy Savings (HOMES) Program.

Career Ladder

Upon satisfactory completion of department promotional standards and job requirements employees may be eligible to be promoted to the next level.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Analyze and assess data problems and issues and their impact on programs plans or the current environment.
  
  
• Define and evaluate alternative uses of resources viable options/approaches and anticipated costs and benefits consequences and outcomes using present and projected information.
  
  
• Develop recommended course of action for public and private decisions in formal plans and policies including policy statements budget allocations regulations and/or legislation to affect and facilitate change and reach objectives.
  
  
• Formulate plans and policies to meet the social economic and physical needs of communities.
  
  
• Develop promote and market strategies for the implementation of plans policies and programs.
  
  
• Build consensus with community leaders customers advocates and other affected parties via negotiations mediation and facilitation.
  
  
• Involve and educate special interest groups customers and public officials via variety of forums e.g. seminars workshops conferences newsletters assessments and analytical reports.
  
  
• Coordinate planning activities and policies across state regional county and local levels; integrate with other entities outside the state.
  
  
• Provide technical assistance training and education for understanding and managing change.
  
  
• Design and manage the planning process.
  
  
• Systematically evaluate the impact of plan implementation and incorporate findings with the ongoing planning process.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Planner III Applicants must have education training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

1. At least two years experience as a planner OR at least two years experience in a planning function.
2. Experience in designing collecting data analyzing and presenting results of a most complex planning project (complexity is to be determined based on variables such as discipline population fiscal impact geographic area social impact planning horizon public involvement research and analysis and the nature of the project team).
3. Experience as a project manager/leader on a complex project (complexity is to be determined based on variables such as discipline population fiscal impact geographic area social impact planning horizon public involvement research and analysis and the nature of the project team).

Additional Posting Information

The State of Delaware recognizes the value oftelework and flexible working position is eligible for Alternative Work Schedules according to the State of Delawares Alternative Work Arrangement Policy. More information will be shared at the time of interview.

Conditions of Hire

DNREC does not provide sponsorship for holders of H-1 B Visas.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.

As a condition ofhire you must possess a valid drivers license (not suspended revoked or cancelled or disqualified from driving).

All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at Process

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment job title and job duties. For education and training list name of educational provider training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the My Applications tab .

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.

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The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression.