Power Generation and Grid Reliability Team Lead
Power Generation and Grid Reliability Team Lead
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Job Description
Title: Power Generation and Grid Reliability Team Lead
State Role Title:Policy Planning Spec II
Hiring Range: Commensurate experience up to $105000
Pay Band: 5
Agency: Department of Energy
Location:Administration/Energy
Agency Website:
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
Virginia Energy is seeking a Power Generation and Grid Reliability Team Lead to oversee strategic initiatives in new power generation energy storage land use and siting and economic development. The Team Lead will supervise a small high-impact team supporting the development and implementation of the Virginia Energy Plan ensuring an affordable reliable and sustainable energy future for the Commonwealth.
In addition this role will serve as the State Energy Offices lead interface with PJM Interconnection and other PJM member states providing subject matter expertise on wholesale electricity markets capacity planning transmission policy and regional reliability initiatives with additional awareness of the broader regulatory environment shaped by the Federal Regulatory Commission (FERC) and the North American Reliability Corporation (NERC).
The Team Lead will represent Virginias interests in PJM stakeholder processes collaborate with regional partners to address market design and reliability issues and ensure state energy policies are aligned with evolving PJM market rules and operations.
Virginia Energys mission is to lead the Commonwealth to a safe reliable and responsible energy future with greater emphasis on renewable energy programs and economic development as well as implement the Virginias Energy Plan to ensure the Commonwealth has abundant reliable affordable and clean energy.
Come be a part of an agency that makes a difference. We have offices in Big Stone Gap Charlottesville and Richmond Virginia.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience leading mentoring and managing a multidisciplinary team
Experience establishing clear team goals managing workflows and supporting professional development to align with strategic objectives
Strong understanding of energy siting and land use issues
Knowledge and expertise in wholesale electricity markets capacity planning transmission policy and regional reliability initiatives
Technical knowledge of energy policy environmental protection and innovative land use practices
Familiarity with system design grid interconnection permitting processes and regulatory compliance for energy projects
Experience serving as a liaison with utilities developers government agencies and community stakeholders
Skilled in leading public outreach and stakeholder engagement efforts and the ability to represent the agency at forums conferences and industry meetings
Track record of building collaborations with industry leaders nonprofits and academic institutions to advance energy initiatives
Strong analytical skills to monitor and interpret state and federal policies
Ability to independently develop technical reports assessments and strategic recommendations
Additional Considerations
This position has been designated as required to file a Statement of Economic Interest in accordance with Section 2.2-3114 of the Code of addition individuals accepted for employment will have to successfully pass a drug test reference and background check as part of the Virginia Energy pre-employment process.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Applications and rsums for this position are accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginias Electronic Recruitment System only. Interview decisions will be based solely on the information provided in your electronic application and/or rsum. Please ensure you detail all relevant work experience clearly and specifically; we will not make assumptions about your qualifications. You will receive confirmation of receipt once your application and/or rsum has been successfully submitted. To check the status of your application refer to Your Application in your account.
All applicants for employment must consent to a comprehensive background check. Selected candidates must successfully pass a drug test reference driving and criminal background check.
Selected candidate(s) will need to complete the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form.
Virginia Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer by both policy and practice therefore prohibits discrimination on basis of sex color national origin sexual orientation gender identity age veteran status political affiliation or disability in the recruitment selection and hiring of our workforce.
As a certified V3 organization Virginia Energy honors the Commonwealths veterans hiring preference. AmeriCorps Peace Corps and other National Service Alumni are also encouraged to apply.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process or any part of the remaining hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Contact Information
Name: Pamela Koger McElwain
Phone:
Email:
In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Employment Type
Full-Time
