Resource Management Coordinator (Energy Policy Coordinator) - 1038 - Augusta

Department of Energy Resources; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 68,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Pension plan

Job summary

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY RESOURCES seeks an Energy Policy Coordinator to coordinate and support energy security initiatives and liquid fuels programs, aligning with the Governor's energy strategy.

The role involves project management, analytics, and stakeholder engagement with state, regional, and national partners to advance energy policy, security planning, and program administration, including SHOPP oversight.

Qualifications

• Requires background combination of education and/or experience demonstrating technical expertise in natural resource program management or position specific expertise.
• Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.
• No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day.

Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and coordinate implementation of the state energy security plan, in close coordination with other state agencies, partners, and federal government.
• Monitor and maintain situational awareness of physical energy security and cybersecurity threats and mitigating actions.
• Administer the federal State Heating Oil and Propane Program (SHOPP). Activities include regular data collection, aggregation, and dissemination.
• Support implementation of petroleum product monitoring and reporting, including working with industry, other state agencies, and tracking market information.
• Represent the state in local, state, regional, and national forums on energy security and delivered fuel topics.
• Administering grants and programs (e.g., State Heating Oil and Propane Program; State Energy Program).
• Coordinating and participating in multi-agency decision support related to energy emergency actions, particularly related to delivery of liquid fuels.
• Coordination and management of processes involved with contracting, vendor engagement, and ongoing operations.
• Coordinate and support efforts around special projects and energy policy studies that seek to meet legislative requirements or priorities of the Department.

Job description

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY RESOURCES RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR (ENERGY POLICY COORDINATOR)

Opening Date: November 02, 2026
Closing Date: End of the day November 16, 2026
Location: Augusta
Position Number: 09510-1038
Position Type: Full Time/Year-Round
Class Code: 6411
Grade: 28 (Professional/Technical Unit)
Salary: $67,795.20 - $87,963.20 Per Year

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION

The Department of Energy Resources (DOER), a Cabinet-level executive branch agency responsible for the state's energy resources, planning, programs, and development, is seeking an Energy Policy Coordinator to coordinate and support the Department’s efforts related to energy security and liquid fuels. DOER is the designated state energy office and serves as the primary advisor to the Governor on energy issues. This Energy Policy Coordinator serves as a key member of the DOER and will provide project management, coordination, analysis, and decision support to carry out the Department’s statutory authorities related to energy security and liquid fuels. This includes maintaining, updating, and coordinating implementation of the state's energy security plan; communicating and coordinating with state, regional, industry, and other partners on energy security matters; and identifying opportunities to improve energy security for the state. The Energy Policy Coordinator will also support the Department’s statutory responsibilities related to State Heating Oil and Propane Program, including heating fuels inventory, delivery, and price monitoring and analysis. The Energy Policy Coordinator will also coordinate the development and implementation of the state’s Oil Dependence Reduction Plan. Regular tasks will include administration of federally funded initiatives, contributing to policy and regulatory activities, stakeholder engagement, and providing situational monitoring, analysis and decision support on relevant topics. This will include supporting the Department's engagement with other entities including Maine Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), the Maine Department of Public Safety, the Maine Public Utilities Commission, the U.S. Department of Energy, National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO) and other state, regional, and national organizations as well as relevant industry, research, and external partners.

JOB TASKS

• Develop, update, and coordinate implementation of the state energy security plan, in close coordination with other state agencies, partners, and federal government.
• Monitor and maintain situational awareness of physical energy security and cybersecurity threats and mitigating actions.
• Administer the federal State Heating Oil and Propane Program (SHOPP). Activities include regular data collection, aggregation, and dissemination.
• Support implementation of petroleum product monitoring and reporting, including working with industry, other state agencies, and tracking market information.
• Represent the state in local, state, regional, and national forums on energy security and delivered fuel topics.
• Administering grants and programs (e.g., State Heating Oil and Propane Program; State Energy Program).
• Coordinating and participating in multi-agency decision support related to energy emergency actions, particularly related to delivery of liquid fuels.
• Coordination and management of processes involved with contracting, vendor engagement, and ongoing operations.
• Coordinate and support efforts around special projects and energy policy studies that seek to meet legislative requirements or priorities of the Department.
• Advise on communications and policy strategy, including drafting policy recommendations and briefing memorandums.

For questions specific to the position, please contact Ethan Tremblay at: [e-mail]

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Requires background combination of education and/or experience demonstrating technical expertise in natural resource program management or position specific expertise.
• Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.
• No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day.

BENEFITS

• Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage– The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($12,213.60-$14,369.04 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.
• Dental Insurance– The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).
• Retirement Plan– The State of Maine contributes at least 14.06% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
• Gym Membership Reimbursement– Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts– Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness– The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.
• Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive forty-two (42) consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation– Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.
• Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

EMPLOYEE WELL-BEING & DIVERSITY

We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package. There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role. As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics. If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Thinking about applying? Research shows that people from historically excluded communities tend to apply to jobs only when they check every box in the posting. If you’re currently reading this and hesitating to apply for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! Let us know how your lived experience and passion set you apart.