WORKING AT THE OREGON DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

At the Oregon Department of Energy, we're helping shape the state's energy future. Our team is dedicated to keeping Oregon on the leading edge of renewable energy and efficiency while supporting energy innovation, investment, equity, and resilience. From helping Oregonians save energy at home; to overseeing the state's interests in the world's largest environmental cleanup at the Hanford nuclear site in Washington, our work is challenging, rewarding, and diverse. We work with developers and communities on proposed energy facilities, with schools and manufacturers looking to save energy and money, and with other agencies and stakeholders on meeting the challenges of climate change. Oregon is one of the most energy-efficient states in the country, routinely landing near the top of annual national rankings. ODOE is committed to helping Oregon remain an energy leader, and that starts with hiring engaged team members ready to deliver for all Oregonians.

The Energy Development Services (EDS) Division administers grant programs to tribes, businesses, households, nonprofits, and the public sector to help Oregonians implement conservation, energy efficiency, resilience, and renewable energy projects. Current programs include the Solar + Storage Rebate Program, the Community Renewable Energy Grant Program, the Energy Efficient Wildfire Rebuilding Program, two heat pump programs, and a new federally funded Grid Resilience program. This Division is also responsible for overseeing the close-out of legacy incentive programs and related projects, including the Small-Scale Energy Loan Program.

We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for our positions and hope you will join us on our path to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are an agency that embraces social equity through our values, strategic planning, and actions. Leaning into our equity priorities means we continually examine what we do, the impact we have, and our progress toward weaving social equity into who we are.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

This position will serve as a key resource and subject matter expert on community benefits, education, and access to energy incentive programs. This role focuses on supporting Oregonians by providing information, resources, and guidance to help them utilize available energy incentives effectively.

For a complete listing of the duties and responsibilities for this position, please review the position description by clicking here.

This position is eligible for hybrid remote work, with a work schedule of 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday for the first six (6) months, the incumbent, if new to the division, will be expected to be physically at the central workplace located at 550 Capitol St. NE in Salem, Oregon on Fridays. The incumbent will be expected to work at least six (6) workdays at the central workplace each calendar year and attend pre-scheduled in-person all-staff meetings. The position will also be required to work at the central workplace on a more frequent basis with advance notice, as needed.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

You will be a member of a diverse team built on collaboration and support.

We offer full medical, vision, and dental benefits with paid sick leave, vacation leave, personal leave, and 11 paid holidays a year.

This is a full-time limited-duration position that is not represented by a union.

Limited duration positions are benefit eligible positions with a designated maximum length of service. This position is expected to last two years from date of hire; but could end at any time or depending on funding could be extended or become permanent.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, or a degree related to Energy Incentive programs that demonstrates the capacity for the knowledge and skills; and two years’ experience coordinating or administering a program

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• Any combination of experience or education equivalent to five (5) years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skill requirements listed for the classification.
  
  
  

The most successful candidate will also have the following skills, experience, and background:

• Experience evaluating program guidelines and utilizing analytical skills and sound decision-making skills to assess compliance and ensure consistency in the application of program rules.
• Experience conducting outreach and maintaining positive relationships with the public, stakeholders, diverse community/stakeholder groups, other agencies, and Tribal governments.
• Experience maintaining a database, capturing data, updating data, analyzing data, generating reports, and reporting out to stakeholders.
• Experience working in or with governmental agencies.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly throughout the state, as needed.
• Knowledge about renewable energy systems or energy resilience is preferred but not required.  

Studies have shown that women, trans, non-binary, Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color are less likely to apply for positions unless they believe they meet all the desired attributes. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the position. We strongly encourage candidates to apply, even those who might not believe they possess every one of the desired attributes. Applicants who most closely exhibit the desired attributes will be invited to continue in the application process.