Clean Transportation Analyst

This posting is for the State of Hawaii, Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism, Hawaii State Energy Office.

The position is located on the Island of Oahu.

Salary:
Commensurate with education and experience

If you have any questions regarding this non-civil service exempt position, please email: michael.d.schwing.

The State Recruiting Office will refer all inquiries regarding this exempt position to the Department of Business Economic Development & Tourism, Hawaii State Energy Office.

This position is located in the Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism (DBEDT), Hawaii State Energy Office (HSEO) and pursues the State's vision of powering Hawaii's economy and promoting energy security through clean energy. The mission of the HSEO is to facilitate innovation, investment and deployment of clean energy infrastructure as a catalyst for economic growth, energy innovation sector development, and energy security advancement.

This position provides project management support for the design and implementation of HSEO’s portfolio of electrified transportation program activities and projects in support of achieving the state’s energy goals and policies in conjunction with the administration of Beneficiary Mitigation Fund allocations to the state of Hawaii from the Volkswagen Settlement.

This position requires knowledge of conventional and clean transportation vehicles and refueling / recharging infrastructure; understanding of Federal, State and County government functions, organization and governing laws; characteristics and economics of energy systems; public relations;
State government operations; and Federal grant and reporting requirements.

This position requires the ability to carry out the functions of the position; read and comprehend laws, rules, regulations, and technical reports; develop detailed implementation plans and well-researched recommendations; analyze facts and develop sound conclusions; monitor and administer projects, grants, and contracts; draft testimony; communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with a variety of technical and non-technical audiences; develop and maintain effective working relationships with others;

coordinate the work of project team members; write clear and concise reports and correspondence, use computers for word processing, numerical analysis, research, communication, presentations, and information dissemination; and manage projects, information and expenses in an organized fashion and with a high degree of accuracy.

The minimum level of education needed for the position is graduation from an accredited 4-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in social, physical, business, or natural science such as one of the following: economics, business or public administration, sociology, psychology, mathematics, physics, engineering, biology, chemistry, statistics journalism, public planning, accounting, or equivalent.

One year of professional experience in clean transportation and/or alternative fuel vehicles and two years of professional experience in any of the following: energy, transportation, sustainability, engineering, law, public policy, economics, or research.

Full-time equivalent graduate-level study of business, law or engineering may be substituted for the work experience requirement on a year-for-year basis. Other combinations of education and/or experience may be allowed, subject to review and acceptance by the Energy Program Administrator and/or designee.

This position is exempt from the civil service and considered temporary in nature. Therefore, if you are appointed to the position, your employment will be considered to be "at will," which means that you may be discharged from your employment at the prerogative of your department head or designee at any time.

Submit cover letters and resumes to: michael.d.schwing

NOTE:

The State Recruiting Office will refer you to the Department of Business Economic Development & Tourism, Hawaii State Energy Office regarding this exempt position.