Strategic Energy Policy & Security Coordinator

State-of-Maine; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 68,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Retirement plan

Wellness benefits

Job summary

State of Maine's Department of Energy Resources seeks an Energy Policy Coordinator to manage energy security initiatives and support the State Heating Oil and Propane Program. The role coordinates with MEMA, DPS, PUC, DOE, and external partners.

The position involves project management, policy analysis, and stakeholder engagement to advance Maine's energy plan and regulatory activities. Strong collaboration and data-driven decision support are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires background combination of education and/or experience demonstrating technical expertise in natural resource program management or position specific expertise.
• 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). 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.
• Representing the state in local, state, regional, and national forums on energy security and delivered fuel topics.
• Administering grants and programs (e.g., SHOPP; State Energy Program).
• Coordinating multi-agency decision support related to energy emergency actions, particularly regarding liquid fuels delivery.
• Coordinate and support contracting processes, vendor engagement, and ongoing operations.

Job description

State of Maine's Department of Energy Resources seeks an Energy Policy Coordinator to manage energy security initiatives and support the State Heating Oil and Propane Program. The role coordinates with MEMA, DPS, PUC, DOE, and external partners.

The position involves project management, policy analysis, and stakeholder engagement to advance Maine's energy plan and regulatory activities. Strong collaboration and data-driven decision support are essential.