Energy Program Specialist

THE POSITION

Take a step into a role that powers positive change! As an Energy Program Specialist with the Department of Environmental Protection, you will help advance projects that support statewide climate goals. This role brings together science, community needs, and program management in an exciting and thoughtful way. Every day offers new opportunities to solve problems and strengthen the environment. Your work will help build a more resilient future for all residents.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports major climate and energy initiatives that help Pennsylvania meet the requirements of Act 70 and other statewide priorities. The work connects data analysis, outreach, and program management to achieve strong environmental outcomes. As a Energy Program Specialist, you will perform the following duties:

• Data Management: Maintain accurate records, evaluate information, and prepare summaries using the required software and data systems
• Program Oversight: Manage state and federal energy and climate programs through planning, coordination, tracking, and reporting
• Community Engagement: Develop and deliver outreach efforts through events, training, and communications to support program goals
• Partnership Building: Form and maintain relationships with agencies, organizations, and groups to enhance climate and energy efforts
• Research Expertise: Assess energy and climate issues, review policy changes, and prepare analyses that support decision making

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Travel required to locations inside and outside the state, including remote locations for meetings and conferences related to core work.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days per week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• 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
• 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
• 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 three 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.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purpo