Policy Planner 4
Policy Planner 4
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Job Description
About this Job
The Office of Energy promotes the efficient use and responsible management of energy in the state. It helps maximize Louisianas energy potential by exploring all energy sources and by reducing current energy consumption through education energy-use studies and demonstrations of energy-efficient technologies.
This Policy Planner 4 is a senior-level position responsible for leading statewide energy policy development with a primary focus on federally funded energy initiatives and grant programs administered through the U.S. Department of Energy (USDOE). The incumbent develops policies procedures and planning frameworks to ensure alignment with federal energy priorities regulatory compliance and effective delivery of energy efficiency and renewable energy programs.
Minimum Qualifications
- Seven years of experience in policy planning; OR
Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus four years of experience in policy planning; OR
A bachelors degree plus four years of experience in policy planning; OR
An advanced degree plus three years of experience in policy planning.
EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field. 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:
Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Serve as the lead policy strategist for federally funded energy initiatives including the State Energy Program (SEP) and grant programs authorized through federal agencies to include but not limited to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
- Lead development maintenance and implementation of the Louisiana State Energy Plan ensuring all components are consistent with federal energy priorities and programmatic funding conditions.
- Develop revise and implement internal policies and procedures to govern the execution of federal energy grants with a focus on accountability compliance and strategic impact.
- Interpret federal and state legislation guidance and translate them into actionable policies templates and workflows within the Office of Energy.
- Coordinate policy-related aspects of federally funded energy programs with stakeholders including the Governors Office Division of Administration USDOE and regional partners.
- Provide strategic direction and oversight of programs funded by federal energy grants ensuring they meet performance metrics reporting deadlines and compliance standards.
- Review and approve program work plans scopes of work and deliverables to ensure consistency with both federal grant terms and the State Energy Plan.
- Develop and maintain policy guidance templates and technical assistance tools for grant applicants subrecipients and internal users participating in federally funded energy programs.
- Provide expert technical and policy guidance to local governments school systems higher education institutions and nonprofits participating in federal energy programs.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by the manager.
Compensation:The maximum amounts listed are the maximum salary amounts a person can make at each level over their career and notthe amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.
Appointment Type:Probational.A current permanent status state employee may be required to accept a probational appointment in lieu of promotion.
- Additional Vacancies may be filled from this announcement within 90 days of the closing date.
Location:This position is located in within the Office of Energy in Baton Rouge LA
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 this job title 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 on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Human Resources
Department of Energy and Natural Resources
PO Box 94396
Baton Rouge LA 70804-9396
The Department of Energy and Natural Resources is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities refer to the Louisiana Employment Resources Guide at Department of Energy and Natural Resources is a participant in the E-Verify system for identification and employment eligibility purposes.
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