Clean Energy Workforce Analyst

Salary : $58,613.00 - $102,574.00 Annually

Location : Wake County, NC

Job Type : Permanent Full-Time

Remote Employment : Flexible / Hybrid

Job Number : 24-15173 OS65040629

Department : Dept of Commerce

Division : Office of the Secretary

Opening Date : 12 / 30 / 2024

Closing Date : 1 / 15 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Eastern

Job Class Title : Program Analyst I

Position Number : 65040629

Section : Office of the Secretary

Salary Grade : NC17

Recruitment Range : $58,613.00 - $81,300.00

Description of Work

This is a time-limited position. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits , for a limited time.

Salary Grade : NC17

Recruitment Range : $58,613 - $81,300

As of January 1, 2025, the new salary range is $58,613 - $102,574

Depending on business need and job suitability, this position may be a candidate for telework, subject to management approval.

P rimary Purpose of the Organizational Unit :

Commerce's Office of Clean Energy Economic Development supports business and policy leaders as North Carolina transitions to the clean energy future, a significant market shift that's yielding new opportunities to improve both the environment and the state's economy. The Office provides technical expertise and resources to help communities and organizations take advantage of the shift to energy sources that reduce or eliminate harmful carbon emissions. The Office engages with energy providers, local and regional governments, industry leaders, ratepayers, economic developers, academics, workforce development professionals, and other interested stakeholders to create and leverage every opportunity available to North Carolinians during this important transition.

Description of Work :

This position will be responsible for synthesizing and coordinating clean energy-related workforce development and the statewide deployment of workforce programming related to North Carolina's implementation of climate action plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions economy-wide. In addition, the position will support individual projects and maintain a high level overview of all the current and proposed clean energy workforce workstreams in the State.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

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 (additional statement below). Click these links for additional information : and

Qualified candidates must document on the application that they possess all of the following :

• Experience in program analysis and / or evaluation.
• Experience in researching, collecting, and analyzing data and information.
• Demonstrated ability to translate quantitative data or complex topics in layman's terms.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information, both verbally and in written form, with policymakers, general public, energy providers, public officials, and other similar personnel and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with agency personnel, officials, and the general public.

Applicant must meet both the Minimum Education and Experience Requirements and all posted Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies requirements to be considered qualified for the position.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

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 oshr.nc.gov / experience-guide for detail.

Supplemental and Contact Information

About the Department of Commerce :

The North Carolina Department of Commerce is the state's lead agency for economic, community and workforce development. The department works with local, regional, national and international organizations to fulfill its mission to improve the economic well-being and quality of life for all North Carolinians.

Commerce is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.

Our Agency uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. All applicants must complete and submit a state application for employment using the NEOGOV Online Job Application System (NC) for the State of North Carolina.

For additional information about applications and processes with the state of NC, please visit :

For consideration for this vacancy, all applicants must complete an on-line application using this link, https : / / www.governmentjobs.com / Applications / Index / northcarolina . If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting close date will be evaluated for consideration.

Applications for positions requiring specific coursework must be accompanied by a copy of the applicant's transcript. If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education. If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.

Re-Entry for Formerly Incarcerated Individuals

Our Agency supports the Governor's which seeks to re-employ individuals that were previously incarcerated. Formerly incarcerated individuals are invited to apply for any vacant Commerce position(s) in which they believe they are qualified.

By providing the requested information, you certify that you have given true, accurate and complete information on this attachment to the best of your knowledge. In the event confirmation is needed in connection with your work, you authorize educational institutions, associations, registration and licensing boards, and others to furnish whatever detail is available concerning your qualifications. You authorize investigation of all statements made in this application and understand that false information or documentation, or a failure to disclose relevant information may be grounds for rejection of your application, disciplinary action or dismissal if you are employed, and(or) criminal action. You further understand that dismissal upon employment shall be mandatory if fraudulent disclosures are given to meet position qualifications (Authority : GS 126-30, GS 14- 122.1).

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account and click "Application Status." If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by management. If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification.

For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help Line at 855.524.5627.

Ruth Evans

North Carolina Department of Commerce

NOTE : For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments : There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

For permanent and time-limited appointments : Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 hours work / week for participation.

By providing the requested information, you certify that you have given true, accurate and complete information on this attachment to the best of your knowledge. In the event confirmation is needed in connection with your work, you authorize educational institutions, associations, registration and licensing boards, and others to furnish whatever detail is available concerning your qualifications. You authorize investigation of all statements made in this application and understand that false information or documentation, or a failure to disclose relevant information may be grounds for rejection of your application, disciplinary action or dismissal if you are employed, and(or) criminal action. You further understand that dismissal upon employment shall be mandatory if fraudulent disclosures are given to meet position qualifications (Authority : GS 126-30, GS 14- 122.1).

The answers to the supplemental questions associated with this vacancy are verified against the education and work experiences documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Qualifying credit will be given for completed education and work experience that is documented in the respective sections. Please affirm by checking the following selection.

If offered this position, are you willing to accept a salary within the posted recruitment range of $58,613 - $81,300?

How many years of experience do you have in program analysis and / or evaluation?

How many years of experience do you have in researching, collecting, and analyzing data and information?

Which of the following best describes the level of ability you have demonstrated to translate quantitative data or complex topics in layman's terms?

Which of the following best describes the level of ability you have demonstrated to communicate technical information, both verbally and in written form, with policymakers, general public, energy providers, public officials, and other similar personnel and stakeholders.

Which of the below best describes your ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with agency personnel, officials, and the general public.

Required Question

Salary : $58,613 - $81,300