GOVERNOR'S ENERGY OFFICE

PUBLIC SERVICE COORDINATOR II

Opening Date: June 13, 2025

Closing Date:  June 30, 2025

Job Class Code: CU30
Grade: 30
Salary: $71,843.20 -  $101,587.20/Annually
Position Number: 095101176

Position Description

The Energy Policy Coordinator – Resilience serves as a key member of the Governor’s Energy Office (GEO) and will provide project coordination, support, and analysis on a wide variety of energy topics that come before the office. The GEO is the designated state energy office and serves as the primary advisor to the Governor on energy issues. The GEO seeks to advance energy solutions that are clean, affordable, and reliable for the benefit of all Maine people.

This position is responsible for coordinating and supporting the office’s efforts related to energy resilience and grid modernization that is needed to meet Maine’s energy and climate objectives and ensure affordable, reliable, and cleaner energy. The work will include coordinating the administration of federal funds and administering programs, contributing to policy and regulatory initiatives, stakeholder engagement, and providing analysis and advising the office on related topics. This will include supporting the office’s engagement with Maine’s utilities, the Maine Public Utilities Commission, the U.S. Department of Energy, and other related organizations.

Work will also include supporting a variety of topics needed to meet Maine’s goals, including data and information access, grid modernization and expansion, microgrid deployment, energy storage deployment, utility regulation and engagement, load management, regional and local electricity trends, reliability and resiliency trends and potential changes in law and regulation.

JOB TASKS

• Coordinate and administer state and federal funds administered by the GEO related to grid modernization and resilience, including competitive Grid Resilience and Innovation Program funds and Grid Resilience Grant Program (federal 40101d formula funding).
• Develop and implement programming and other initiatives to advance energy resilience in coordination with GEO and external partners.
• Support the GEO’s engagement in the Public Utilities Commission proceedings on related issues, with an emphasis on ensuring electric system resilience, reliability and modernization.
• Coordinate and support efforts around special projects and energy policy studies that seek to meet legislative requirements or priorities of the GEO.
• Coordination and management of processes involved with contracting, vendor engagement, and on-going operations.
• Represent GEO before myriad organizations and interests including the energy industry, associations, advocates, utilities, businesses, and others.
• Advise on communications and policy strategy, including drafting policy recommendations and briefing memorandums.
• Lead or support efforts related to seeking additional funding as needed for related efforts.
• This work will include collaborating closely with other GEO and state agency staff, as well as other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Excellent analytical and research skills
• Experience with grant or program management
• Familiarity with grid modernization, smart grid, and power sector transformation efforts
• Familiarity and ability to utilize various data sets (EIA, etc.)
• Strong communications and writing skills, and ability to communicate effectively with both internal and external audiences
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as a member of a diverse and inclusive team.
• Strong organizational skills, including project and task management, and the ability to multitask and prioritize.
• Candidates with professional proficiency in additional languages are encouraged to note this in their application.
• Proficiency in Microsoft products – Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Team-orientated work style, with the ability to be flexible and work under deadlines.
• Ability to work in Augusta, Maine and travel throughout the state as necessary and appropriate. Position will be primarily remote to start with a hybrid working environment possible.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A Bachelors’ Degree in Engineering, Economics, Business or a related field and at least one (1) year of directly related training, education and/or professional level experience in which may include experience in energy policy and program development, analysis and implementation. Related professional experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

Preference will be given to those who submit a cover letter and resume to be considered for an interview.

Benefits of working for the State of Maine.

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State. 
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($387.92 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 18.09% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS). 

State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role. 

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics. 

If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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