Energy Resource Professional

Energy Resource Professional

Are you looking for a career where you can make a difference for Montana's energy system and its vital role supporting our communities and economy? Consider being part of the Energy Bureau's team of interdisciplinary professionals who are working to advance innovative solutions for some of Montana's biggest energy challenges. We take on exciting problems that require curiosity, technical expertise, policy understanding, and teamwork to solve.

DEQ is recruiting an Energy Resource Professional to join the Bureau's Energy Planning Section. The priorities for this position include:

• Collect, synthesize, and present data on energy prices, consumption, production, and market trends.
• Evaluate the financial and economic impact of proposed energy policies, environmental regulations, and energy efficiency and incentive programs.
• Analyze utility integrated resource planning activities related to the costs and benefits of resource additions, power infrastructure upgrades, new technology adoption, and regional energy markets and adequacy programs.
• Translate complex quantitative data into actionable reports and appealing visual presentations for non-specialist stakeholders and policymakers.
• Collaborate with internal staff to support Bureau's responsibilities for energy security and planning, clean transportation and federal grant programs.

Ideal candidates would have experience interpreting statistical and engineering data, analyzing financial reports, and/or conducting power systems planning and implementation. Strong communication oral and written communication skills, experience with data analysis and visualization, and a record of effective teamwork are essential to this position. Experience with or exposure to utility operations and energy markets is also desirable.

· Bachelor's degree in environmental, biological earth sciences or engineering, Business Administration, or other relevant field or equivalent related experience in energy system analysis and design, grant management, and project development.

· Preferred experience with electric transmission and distribution systems planning; grant management and program implementation; emergency management and response; stakeholder engagement and customer service; and project tracking and analysis.

· Current valid Driver's License and clean driving record in accordance with State of Montana Vehicle Use Policy. Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

In your cover letter, please describe how your education, knowledge, and skills have prepared you for this position. Applications must include a cover letter and a resume and must be submitted through the State of Montana Careers site by the closing date of the announcement.

Salary: $66,040.00 - $82,047.00 Yearly

Telework Eligibility:
Telework Eligible (Full-time telework is not available. Telework schedule must be supervisor approved.)

Benefits Package Eligibility:
Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan

Number of Openings: 1

Employee Status:
Regular

Schedule:

Full-Time

Job Type: Standard

Shift: Day Job

Travel:
Yes, 15% of the Time

Primary

Location:

Helena

Agency:
Department of Environmental Quality

Union:
Montana Federation of Public Employees

State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.