Federal Energy Program Manager (Energy)
Summary
Manages Louisiana's federal Home Energy Rebate Programs (HOMES and HEEHR) from award through closeout for the State Energy Office, handling implementation plans, federal/state compliance, grant budget monitoring, and stakeholder coordination with the U.S. DOE and partners.
About this Job
Office of Energy – State Energy Office
The Office of Energy (OEN) strategically guides Louisiana’s energy landscape through thoughtful policy development, innovative technology integration, and comprehensive energy planning. The Office fosters innovation through partnerships, supports grant administration, and facilitates outreach and education activities. By promoting renewable and efficient energy solutions, the Office aligns energy development with Louisiana’s economic growth and environmental resilience goals, advancing the state’s energy future through strategic collaborations and informed policy decisions.
The Federal Energy Program Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of the Home Energy Rebate Programs on behalf of the Office of Energy.Minimum Qualifications
- A bachelor's degree in a physical, biological, or environmental science, engineering, computer science, public administration, or a business-related field plus four years of experience in natural resources management, environmental science, computer science, or administrative services; OR
A master's degree in a physical, biological, or environmental science, engineering, computer science, public administration, or a business-related field plus three years of experience in natural resources management, environmental science, computer science, or administrative services; OR
A doctorate in a physical, biological, or environmental science, engineering, computer science, public administration, or a business-related field plus two years of experience in natural resources management, environmental science, computer science, or administrative services. Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
Additional duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Manages implementation of Louisiana's HOMES and HEEHR programs from award through closeout, ensuring successful execution of program goals, objectives, milestones, and deliverables.
- Serves as the primary Office of Energy contact for day-to-day program implementation and operational coordination.
- Develops and maintains implementation plans, operating procedures, guidance documents, internal controls, and other program administration tools.
- Provides regular program updates, briefings, and recommendations to Office of Energy leadership.
- Ensures program compliance with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, award conditions, U.S.Department of Energy guidance, procurement requirements, and agency policies.
- Monitors grant budgets, expenditures, reimbursement requests, invoices, and financial performance to ensure appropriate use of federal funds.
- Serves as liaison among the Office of Energy, the U.S.Department of Energy, the Office of Community Development, contractors, utilities, local governments, community organizations, and other program stakeholders.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Job Appointment
Work Schedule: Work hours are flexible.
Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
This vacancy is being announced as a classified position and is open to all qualified applicants. This position may be filled as a full-time Classified Probationary appointment or may be filled as a Job Appointment. In the event that funds become available for a permanent position, the employee may be converted to a probational appointment. Additional Vacancies may be filled from this announcement within 90 days of the closing date.
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
* Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Human Resources
Department of Conservation and Energy
PO Box 94396
Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9396
Email: [email protected]