Energy Program Manager

It is the mission of the North Dakota Department of Commerce to lead North Dakota's efforts to attract, retain and expand wealth. We strive to improve the quality of life of the people of North Dakota, to broaden the State's economic base, create new wealth and generate quality jobs for our people. We are currently looking for a full-time Energy Program Manager to manage federally funded state energy efficiency programs and provide administrative, professional, and fiscal leadership for the federally funded state energy programs at the Department of Commerce. As Energy Program Manager, you will develop, evaluate, and implement program management policies and procedures, interpret federal and state regulations relating to oversight of the state energy efficiency programs, and identify, analyze, and track state and federal legislation.You will serve as the spokesperson for the agency's state energy efficiency programs and ensure the agency complies with all federal and state regulations and protocols.To succeed in this position, you must have an understanding of federal and state energy programs, be a highly organized and strategic thinker with a proven ability to work with and manage a variety of individuals.To be considered for this role, you must be able to travel in and out of state. You must have a minimum of a bachelor's degree and a minimum of five years in energy generation, federal energy programs, energy efficiency programs and/or similar or related experience.Preferred candidates will have supervisory experience, understand energy efficiency and legislative and regulatory issues, and be familiar with federal energy and environmental legislation. Location: Commerce has a central office location in Bismarck and this position will be working remotely from any North Dakota location. Travel is required (25%).The hiring salary range is $7,533 - $8,417 monthly.

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601 Commerce Application Procedures

Submit the completed online application including cover letter, resume, and three (3) business references.Application materials must be received at the Department of Commerce by 11:59 p.m. (CST) on the closing date.EMPLOYMENT REFERENCE: Prior to job offer, employment references may be checked.BACKGROUND CHECK: A criminal history and driver's license check will be performed on the successful candidate.Contact Denise Faber at 701-328-7282 or email at dfaber@nd.gov for more information or accommodation and assistance in the application or interview process.If you are experiencing technical difficulties with the Application Process or uploading attachments, please contact recruiter@nd.gov or 701.328.3290.Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The ND Department of Commerce does not provide sponsorships.https://www.commerce.nd.gov/ND Relay TTY 1-800-366-6888 / Voice 1-800-366-6889

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect. 23-12-10.