Federal Energy Program Manager (Energy)

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Parental leave

Holidays and leave

Retirement benefits

Job summary

State Energy Office within the Office of Energy in Baton Rouge seeks a qualified administrator to guide energy policy, technology integration, and planning initiatives. The role supports outreach, education, and interagency collaborations to advance Louisiana's energy future.

The ideal candidate has advanced degrees in science, engineering, or public administration with several years of natural resources or administrative experience. Flexible work hours are noted for this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a physical, biological, environmental science, engineering, CS, public admin, or business field plus four years of related experience; OR
• Master's degree in same fields plus three years; OR
• Doctorate in same fields plus two years.

Responsibilities

• Manage implementation of HOMES and HEEHR programs from award through closeout.
• Serve as the primary Office of Energy contact for day-to-day program implementation.
• Develop and maintain implementation plans, operating procedures, and internal controls.
• Provide regular program updates, briefings, and recommendations to Office of Energy leadership.
• Ensure program compliance with federal/state laws, guidance, and policies.
• Monitor grant budgets, expenditures, and reimbursements to ensure proper use of funds.
• Coordinate among various offices, contractors, utilities, and local governments.

Skills

Policy analysis

Program management

Stakeholder engagement

Communications

Education

Bachelor's/Master/Doctorate in a relevant field

Advanced degree in science/engineering/CS/ Public administration

Doctorate in applicable field

Tools

Grant management software

Job description

State Energy Office

About This Job

Office of Energy – State Energy Office

The Office of Energy (OEN) strategically guides Louisiana’s energy landscape through thoughtful policy development, innovative technology integration, and comprehensive energy planning. The Office fosters innovation through partnerships, supports grant administration, and facilitates outreach and education activities. By promoting renewable and efficient energy solutions, the Office aligns energy development with Louisiana’s economic growth and environmental resilience goals, advancing the state’s energy future through strategic collaborations and informed policy decisions.

Minimum Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in a physical, biological, or environmental science, engineering, computer science, public administration, or a business-related field plus four years of experience in natural resources management, environmental science, computer science, or administrative services; OR
• A master's degree in a physical, biological, or environmental science, engineering, computer science, public administration, or a business-related field plus three years of experience in natural resources management, environmental science, computer science, or administrative services; OR
• A doctorate in a physical, biological, or environmental science, engineering, computer science, public administration, or a business-related field plus two years of experience in natural resources management, environmental science, computer science, or administrative services.

Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties

Job Duties and Other Information Additional duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Manages implementation of Louisiana's HOMES and HEEHR programs from award through closeout, ensuring successful execution of program goals, objectives, milestones, and deliverables.
• Serves as the primary Office of Energy contact for day-to-day program implementation and operational coordination.
• Develops and maintains implementation plans, operating procedures, guidance documents, internal controls, and other program administration tools.
• Provides regular program updates, briefings, and recommendations to Office of Energy leadership.
• Ensures program compliance with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, award conditions, U.S.Department of Energy guidance, procurement requirements, and agency policies.
• Monitors grant budgets, expenditures, reimbursement requests, invoices, and financial performance to ensure appropriate use of federal funds.
• Serves as liaison among the Office of Energy, the U.S.Department of Energy, the Office of Community Development, contractors, utilities, local governments, community organizations, and other program stakeholders.

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: Job Appointment

Work Schedule: Work hours are flexible.

Compensation

The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

This vacancy is being announced as a classified position and is open to all qualified applicants. This position may be filled as a full-time Classified Probationary appointment or may be filled as a Job Appointment. In the event that funds become available for a permanent position, the employee may be converted to a probational appointment. Additional Vacancies may be filled from this announcement within 90 days of the closing date.

For Further Information About This Vacancy, Contact

Human Resources Department of Conservation and Energy PO Box 94396 Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9396 Email: [e-mail]

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

Insurance Coverage

More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave

Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veteran's Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
• Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement

State Of Louisiana Employees Are Eligible To Participate In Various Retirement Systems (based On The Type Of Appointment And Agency For Which An Employee Works). These Retirement Systems Provide Retirement Allowances And Other Benefits For State Officers And Employees And Their Beneficiaries. State Retirement Systems May Include (but Are Not Limited To):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others