Energy Resource Professional

Are you looking for a career where you can make a difference for Montana's energy system and its vital role supporting our communities and economy? Consider being part of the Energy Bureau's team of interdisciplinary professionals who are working to advance innovative solutions for some of Montana's biggest energy challenges. We take on exciting problems that require curiosity, technical expertise, policy understanding, and teamwork to solve.

DEQ is recruiting an Energy Resource Professional to join the Energy Bureau. Priorities for this position include:

- Develop and deploy significant new federally funded energy incentive programs across Montana with a focus on reducing consumer energy costs and increasing the efficiency and performance of homes and businesses;

- Oversee construction-trade and energy auditor training programs that strengthen technical skills, energy code proficiency, and installation quality for homeowners;

- Lead outreach and technical assistance to homeowners and businesses on energy affordability, energy efficiency, building science, energy codes, and energy technologies,

- Manage large scale federally funded contracts, ensuring all compliance and reporting requirements are met; and,

- Support energy policy review and analysis.

The ideal candidate will have familiarity with building sciences, home energy technologies, and energy codes as well as experience conducting stakeholder engagement, providing customer service, and implementing energy efficiency or energy services programs. Strong oral and written communication skills, grant management experience, and a record of effective teamwork are essential to this position.
The Energy Resource Professional position includes a career ladder for professional development and pay progression. The position will be based with the Energy Bureau at DEQ's headquarters in Helena, Montana and may be eligible for part-time telework.

At DEQ, our mission is to champion a healthy environment for a thriving Montana. DEQ employees are the heart of our organization, and we invest in their professional growth, promoting a culture of cross-agency collaboration as we find solutions to the environmental challenges we face. DEQ values – leadership, accountability, customer service, efficiency, excellence, and decision making – are fundamental to our work. Come be a part of the Department of Environmental Quality!

• Bachelor's degree in engineering/architecture, business management, or related field; or equivalent working experience in similar programs.

• Preferred experience with federal grant management, contract procurement and management, building science and energy codes, energy sector workforce development, energy services program design and delivery, stakeholder engagement and customer service, and project tracking and analysis.

• Current valid Driver's License and clean driving record in accordance with State of Montana Vehicle Use Policy.
Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

In your cover letter, please describe how your education, knowledge, and skills have prepared you for this position. Applications must include a cover letter and a resume and must be submitted through the State of Montana Careers site (https://statecareers.mt.gov/) by the closing date of the announcement.

Anyone who needs to request a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.

State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.