Office of Energy – Technology Assessment/State Energy Division
The Technology Assessment Division is the technical and analytical arm of the Office of Energy. The Division assists the Secretary in analyzing and evaluating issues in areas affecting many of the offices of the Department of Energy and Natural Resources.
 
Also within this division, the State Energy Division promotes the efficient use and management of energy in the state. It helps maximize Louisiana's energy potential by exploring all energy sources and by reducing current energy consumption through education, energy-use studies, and demonstrations of energy-efficient technologies.
Employees are eligible for flexible work schedules upon hire and up to 2 days of telework after 6 months.
LOCATION AND POSITION:
This position is located in the Technology Assessment/State Energy Division within the Office of Energy in Baton Rouge, LA. The Federal Energy Program Manager is a senior level program manager responsible for assisting the Statewide Program Manager 2 in the management of energy programs through federal grant funding. The incumbent in this position needs to have a diverse skill set and the ability to work on multiple grants and programs across a wide range of energy initiatives. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
 

• Serves as in-house expert and technical advisor on alternative energy technologies and methods to improve energy efficiency. 
• Provides direction and review of funds to ensure proper allocation and expenditure of funds, alignment with budget, and compliance with funding source requirements; monitors performance of contractors and grantees. 
• Develops and implements policies and procedures to ensure program/project compliance with applicable laws. 
• May represent the agency on boards, coalitions, associations and panels in meetings with private industry, nonprofit organizations, and governmental officials in matters relative to energy. 
• Serves as liaison on all projects and/or programs funded from the State Energy program. 
• Manages program execution over the projects identified in the State Energy Plan submitted to the USDOE. Ensures quarterly reports are submitted to the USDOE. 
• Writes requests for proposals (RFP’S) for new Energy Efficiency projects to receive funding from the Department’s Revolving Loan Fund and other grant funded programs. 
• Develops department and consortium-wide policies and procedures related to grant and contract administration in response to national and system-wide concerns
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Statewide Program Manager 2 or Director

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience and or knowledge managing federal grants

**Note regarding the advertised pay range: The maximum amounts listed are the maximum salary amounts a person can make at each level over their career and not the amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.
 
This vacancy is being announced as a classified position and is open to all qualified applicants. This position requires the selected applicant to serve a minimum probationary period of twelve (12) months. 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.

APPLICATION PROCESS:
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 applications 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.
 
A copy of your college transcript to verify the specialized degree requirement MUST be submitted by the closing date of this announcement. This may be done by way of an attachment to your online application and/or by fax/mail. Applicants possessing an international degree must submit an equivalency evaluation statement with their application. This may be done by way of an attachment to your online application.
 
Transcripts can either be mailed or faxed to the Louisiana Department of State Civil Service. Fax: 225-219-1041. Mailing Address: Department of State Civil Service, P.O. Box 94111, Capitol Station, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9111. 
 
*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
Email: DNR-Recruiting@la.gov 
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 http://www.laworks.net/Downloads/LRS/EmploymentResourceGuide_2018.pdf.
 
The Department of Energy and Natural Resources is a participant in the E-Verify system for identification and employment eligibility purposes.