Energy Programs Analyst

Boston, MA, United States3d ago

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About the role

The Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) is seeking an Energy Programs Analyst/Program Coordinator II in the Division of Livable Communities!

AGENCY MISSION:

The Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) is responsible for building more homes and lowering housing costs across the Commonwealth through partnerships with municipalities, housing authorities, and community stakeholders.

OVERVIEW

Responsible for carrying out research, writing, and analytic assignments related to federally funded energy efficiency programs: the Department of Energy funded Weatherization Assistance Program (DOE WAP) and the Heating Emergency Assistance Retrofit Task Weatherization Assistance Program (HEARTWAP), EOHLC’s heating system repair, replacement, and maintenance program, as well as other topics for the Energy Conservation Unit (ECU) and the Division of Livable Communities. Responsible for: performing analysis related to energy efficiency, renewable energy, and residential housing throughout the Commonwealth; assisting with grant management and grant reporting as it pertains to the delivery of energy efficiency program services to income-eligible clients; assisting with writing evaluations, reports, and studies; assisting with development and reviews of Request for Proposals (RFPs) and Notice of Funding Availability (NOFAs); act as an ECU liaison with contracted consultants; assisting with the development of program policy and guidance, State Plan development, program assessments; and responding to questions and concerns from entities and persons that are involved with WAP and HEARTWAP.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (NOT ALL INCLUSIVE):

1.Analyze & Review:

· Performs analysis related to energy efficiency, renewable energy, and residential housing throughout the Commonwealth.

· Reviews and analyzes energy data, environmental data, climate data, as well as economic and financial data.

2. Research & Writing:

· Completes research and writing assignments related to energy efficiency and renewable energy programs and associated issues/topics for the Energy Conservation Unit (ECU) and the Division of Livable Communities.

3 Grant Management:

· Assists with grant management and grant reporting requirements.

4 Develop & Review:

· Assists with the development and reviews of RFPs and NOFAs.

· Assists in the development and coordination of the program operators’ guidelines and State plans.

5. Liaison:

· Acts as an ECU liaison with contracted consultants.

6. Program Assessments:

· Assists with WAP and HEARTWAP Subgrantee program assessments on an as-needed basis.

7. Customer Service:

· Responds to questions and concerns from entities and persons that are involved with WAP and HEARTWAP.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Ability to interpret federal and state policies, statutes, and regulations.

2. Experience with energy related analysis, preferably regarding energy efficiency and/or renewable energy.

3. Experience analyzing energy data, environmental data, climate data, population data, as well as economic and financial data.

4. Ability to prepare spreadsheets, charts, tables, and other analytic tools.

5. Excellent analytical, oral, and written communication skills; ability to produce clear and accurate reports and recommendations.

6. At least intermediate proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

7. Ability to identify, develop, and implement new methods and procedures to achieve program goals.

8. Ability to work with local community action agencies, state officials, and private sector professionals.

9. Ability to be sensitive to the needs of income-eligible residents.

10. Demonstrated ability to interpret various laws and regulations and to communicate effectively with a variety of public and private agencies.

11. Familiarity with EOHLC housing and/or energy programs preferred.

COMMENTS:

Please upload resume and cover letter.

This position would be expected to follow a hybrid model of reporting to work that combines in-office workdays and work from home days, as needed.

Salary placement is determined by years of experience and education directly related to the position and the Human Resources Division’s Recruiting Guidelines. In the case of a promotional opportunity, the salary provisions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range.

Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines. Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website.