Director, State Energy Programs & Grants

Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule

Public service mission

Leadership opportunity

Job summary

Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts is seeking an experienced Director for the State Energy Conservation Office (SECO) to guide strategic operations within the Economic Development and Community Investments division. You will manage major grant programs, energy efficiency projects, and engage with stakeholders to advance SECO's mission.

The role requires leading senior staff, setting priorities, and ensuring compliance with funding sources while coordinating with contractors and government

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience in strategic planning and management or directing public grant programs.
• Three years of supervisory experience overseeing staff.
• Experience planning, developing, implementing and evaluating government or private programs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee major grant and incentive funding programs and energy efficiency projects.
• Supervises the work of others and establishes performance measures.
• Sets program strategies, priorities, goals, objectives, and standards.
• Directs overall program administration and operations.
• Develops, implements, and monitors program policies and guidelines.
• Monitors progress using evaluation techniques and identifies improvements.
• Reviews budgets and expenditures and ensures compliance with funding sources.
• Prepare and present work status briefings for management and stakeholders.
• Coordinate with external partners and contractors on SECO initiatives.

Skills

Strategic planning

Management

Public grant programs

supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in Public Administration/ Public Policy/ Business Administration

Texas driver's license

CTCM certification

CTCD certification

Job description

Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts is seeking an experienced Director for the State Energy Conservation Office (SECO) to guide strategic operations within the Economic Development and Community Investments division. You will manage major grant programs, energy efficiency projects, and engage with stakeholders to advance SECO's mission.

The role requires leading senior staff, setting priorities, and ensuring compliance with funding sources while coordinating with contractors and government