Energy Program Specialist

About the role

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.

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 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;
• 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;
• A master's degree in Mathematics, Economics, Finance, Engineering, Physical Sciences, or Energy Policy;
• 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.

• 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.

Pay

In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.

Schedule

• Full-time employment