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Are you passionate about the environment and want to make a difference
DEQ has an open opportunity for aHOMES & HEAR Program Manager.
* This is a timelimited position. It is fulltime 40 hours per week) withState Benefitsfor a limited time.
Although the length of time this position will be active cannot bedetermined
ithas the potential to extend up to 3 years 36 months).
If you have questions concerning the timelimited status of this position
you may inquire at the interview. *
This position currently qualifies for a hybrid telework option with routine office and remote workdays. The NC Department of Environmental Quality trusts our employees to be selfmotivated and successful in hybrid/remote roles. Telework options are subject to change at the discretion of management.
Of the $400 billion in federal funds released by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) NC DEQ and the State Energy Office (SEO) received $209 million in program funds from the US Department of Energy to implement two new rebate programs for the residents of NC: Homeowners Managing Energy Savings (HOMES) and Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR). Together these new rebate programs offer benefits that improve home energy efficiency achieve residential energy savings improve indoor air quality create jobs and accelerate the home energy efficiency economy in NC. Determining eligibility for these rebate programs will be based on resident income levels categorical eligibility models complex property/building characteristics and diverse building project types.
The HOMES Rebate Program provides financial incentives for wholehome energy efficiency retrofits while the HEAR Grant Program focuses on rebates for highefficiency electric appliances and associated projects with an emphasis on serving low and moderateincome residents.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage the implementation of the HOMES and HEAR programs.
Oversee the $209 million in funding activities across programs integration of new and complexfederal guidelinesprocurementcompliance publicoutreachand reporting.
Supervisea team ofup tosix staffmembers.
Collaborate with federal state and local partners to ensure successful implementation of thesenew programswith a phased approach prioritizing low income high energy burdened and rural populations.
Work with theprogram ImplementerandSpecial Projects Managertoaccomplishthe goals of theprogramsimplementation plan and associated tranches.
Prepare legislative reports presentations and represents the State Energy Office on miscellaneous committees and internal/external work groups.
The State Energy Office:
The DEQ State Energy Office serves as the agent of energy planning and program development to ensure a sustainable energy future for the citizens of North Carolina. This Division provides services and technical expertise on energy efficiency encourages the growth and development of the states energy economy and works to increase the use of renewable energy and alternative fuels. The State Energy Office supports energy efficiency in public buildings by assisting North Carolina governmental units manage the use and cost of electricity water and other utilities in their facilities. The State Energy Office provides programs services and technical expertise for advancing energy efficiency increasing alternative energy and fuel sources providing educational opportunities for the public state and local governments universities schools and businesses and working closely with other state agencies in responding to energy emergencies during natural disasters and supply interruptions.
The NC Department of Environmental Quality:
The primary mission of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is to provide sciencebased environmental stewardship for the health and prosperity of all North Carolinians. The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is the lead stewardship agency for the protection of North Carolinas environmental resources. The organization which has offices from the mountains to the coast administers regulatory programs designed to protect air quality water quality and the publics health and works to advance in alloftheabove energy strategy that fits North Carolinas needs. DEQ also offers technical assistance to businesses farmers local governments and the public and encourages responsible behavior with respect to the environment through education programs provided at DEQ facilities and through the states school system. DEQ touches the lives of all North Carolinians in many ways to enhance and ensure our quality of life. Please visit our website at theDepartment of Environmental Quality for more information.
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The Knowledge Skills and Abilities listed below along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application. Click these links for additional information:Introduction to the Job ApplicationandAddressing Knowledge Skills and Abilities. Note: These links refer to Dept. of Public Safety process; this process is the same for Dept. of Environmental Quality.
To qualify for this position applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:
Demonstrated experience in project management including recommending appropriate actions to higherlevel management.
Demonstrated experience in managing and/or leading staff.
Demonstrated experience communicating with and/or maintaining relationships with stakeholders.
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See details.
Bachelors degree from an appropriately accredited institution and three 3 years of program experience related to the area of assignment including one year of supervisory program experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is an Equal Opportunity Employerwho embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federallaws state laws and Executive Orders.
DEQ uses the MeritBased Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.
Required Experience:
Manager
Full-Time