Energy Programs Representative

okgov; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 50,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oklahoma Department of Commerce is seeking an Energy Programs Representative to support energy efficiency, weatherization, energy planning, and related programs as part of a full-time state government role.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree and at least two years of grant planning/oversight experience; travel up to 25% may be required. Salary ranges up to $57,000 with comprehensive benefits based on education and experience.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• At least two years of experience in grant planning/oversight.
• Interest and experience in energy programs or federal grants preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as subgrantee point of contact and subject matter expert.
• Ensure compliance with 2 CFR 200.
• Review subgrantee performance and program rules compliance.
• Review financial documents such as ledgers, payroll reports, invoices, and expenditures.
• Prepare reports with corrective actions and deadlines.
• Design training using a technical assistance approach.
• Coordinate with staff to close out grants.
• Travel up to 25% may be required.
• Maintain relationships with subgrantees and assist inquiries from the public.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Written and oral communication

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Energy Programs Representative

Employment Type

Full time

Regular

Compensation

$50,000 - $57,000

Job Description

The Oklahoma Department of Commerce is the State economic development office. Our mission is to cultivate an environment where businesses and communities can grow and thrive. We are a trusted government agency that partners with businesses and communities for strategic and sustainable growth and success, moving Oklahoma forward to becoming a top-ten state.

The Oklahoma Department of Commerce seeks to fill an Energy Programs Representative position. This position is a full-time position in the state government. Oklahoma Department of Commerce offers a comprehensive benefits package , including a generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents. For more information about the benefit allowance, visit the Oklahoma State Benefits Overview . The annual salary for this position is up to $57,000 based on education and experience.

The Oklahoma Department of Commerce receives annual allocations of funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), and other sources to reduce poverty, build infrastructure, and uplift communities. In addition, we receive supplemental funding for specific, targeted goals such as Disaster Recovery.

This position would support Community Development programs, specifically for activities related to energy efficiency, home weatherization, energy planning, energy security, and similar programs.

This position may also provide backup support for activities such as public services, public infrastructure rehabilitation, disaster recovery, community action poverty alleviation programs, and economic development block grant projects.

Typical Functions

• Act as a subgrantee point of contact and subject matter expert for assigned programs/projects.
• Ensure compliance with 2 CFR 200.
• Review and assess subgrantee performance and program rules compliance through the analysis of various financial and programmatic documents.
• Review various financial documents such as ledgers, payroll reports, invoices, and expenditure reports.
• Write or review reports on problems found, corrective action to be taken, and establish due dates for resolving the issues identified.
• Design specialized training using a technical assistance participatory approach, solving programmatic concerns.
• Work with state programmatic, fiscal, and federal staff to ensure the successful closeout of all assigned grants.
• Some in-state and out-of-state travel may be required up to 25% of the time.
• Maintain relationships with subgrantees to enhance communication between them and the agency.
• Be accessible to the public to receive inquiries about energy efficiency programs, answer questions, and refer people to appropriate partners and resources.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in Accounting, Public Administration, Community Planning, Sociology, or any related field, is required.
• At least two years of professional experience in some stage of the grant planning, implementation, and oversight process, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, is required.
• The ideal candidate will have a strong interest and experience in energy programs, federal grants, housing programs, or related fields.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies

Required Skills and Traits

• Excellent written/oral, logistical, organizational, and customer service skills.
• Strong software skills in Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams), the internet, and other applicable computer applications to be used for communication, data, and project analysis.
• Must be curious, flexible, and willing to learn.
• Excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with internal and external customers of various backgrounds.
• Must be able to take direction when required and operate independently when required.

Preferred Skills and Traits

• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws about grants,
• Experience with the following is strongly preferred but not required: Generally Accepted Accounting Principles; 2 CFR 200; U.S. DOE Weatherization Assistance Program; LIHEAP; State Energy Program; public procurement activities; or non-profit administration.

Benefits

• Oklahoma Department of Commerce offers a comprehensive benefits package , including a generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.