Energy Program Specialist

Salary: $67,736.00 - $102,905.00 Annually Location : Dauphin County, PA Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number: CS-2026-42841-09180 Department: Department of Environmental Protection Division: EP Enrgy Prgms Off Opening Date: 02/27/2026 Closing Date: 3/12/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code: 09180 Position Number: 50654721 Union: Non Union Bargaining Unit: A3 Pay Group: ST08 Bureau / Division Code: 00357200 Bureau / Division: Energy Programs Office Worksite Address: 400 Market Street City: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Zip Code: 17101 Contact Name: OA, CE DEP Contact Email: THE POSITION If you possess a strong understanding of energy issues and climate change, the Energy Programs Office at the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is excited to hear from you! The DEP is currently on the lookout for a qualified candidate to take on the role of Energy Program Specialist. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to vital environmental initiatives and make a meaningful impact in the field. Do not let this chance pass you by-apply now and take the first step toward a rewarding career that aligns with your passion for sustainability and energy efficiency! DESCRIPTION OF WORK This role is tasked with the implementation of initiatives focused on enhancing the security of the electric grid and bolstering energy resilience. A key responsibility includes overseeing the grant program funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, specifically aimed at preventing outages and improving the resilience of the electric grid. Additionally, this position plays a crucial role in providing technical assistance to the Department of Environmental Protection's (DEP) emergency response efforts, particularly during situations that involve disruptions in energy supply. Furthermore, the role encompasses the responsibility of conducting educational outreach to both internal stakeholders and external partners, with the goal of promoting the grant programs offered by the Energy Programs Office (EPO). This outreach also aims to inform residents of Pennsylvania about the advantages of adopting available technologies that enhance the resilience, reliability, and security of various energy systems utilized throughout the state. Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description. Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. This position may require overnight travel as needed. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time up to 3 days per week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview. Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $67, 736.00 (before taxes). You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONSMinimum Experience and Training Requirements: One year of professional experience in energy resources, energy utilization and conservation, energy technologies, or the economic impacts of energy issues, and a bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Economics, Finance, Engineering, Physical Sciences, or Energy Policy; or Three years of professional experience in energy resources, energy utilization and conservation, energy technologies, or the economic impacts of energy issues and a bachelor's degree; or A master's degree in Mathematics, Economics, Finance, Engineering, Physical Sciences, or Energy Policy; or An equivalent combination of experience and training. Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree. Other Requirements: You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines. You must be able to perform essential job functions. How to Apply: Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. Veterans:Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to and click on Veterans. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date. The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. EXAMINATION INFORMATIONCompleting the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam). Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. Your score is valid for this specific posting only. You must provide complete and accurate information or: your score may be lower than deserved. you may be disqualified. You may only apply/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email. 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Eligibility rules apply. 01 How much full-time professional experience do you possess in energy resources, energy utilization and conservation, energy technologies, or the economic impacts of energy issues? 1 year or more 6 months but less than 1 year Less than 6 months None 02 If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.) 03 How much graduate education have you completed in Mathematics, Economics, Finance, Engineering, Physical Sciences, or Energy Policy?If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting and clicking the Evaluation Services link. A conferred Master's degree or higher level degree 30 credits or more 15 but less than 30 credits Less than 15 credits None 04 Do you possess a conferred master's degree in Mathematics, Economics, Finance, Engineering, Physical Sciences, or Energy Policy or are within 3 months of completing one? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting and clicking the Evaluation Services link. Yes No 05 If you answered yes to the above question, what date do you expect to receive your degree? If you answered no, type N/A in the text box below. 06 INSTRUCTIONS: You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You must complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score. All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions. Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training. The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered. In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function. If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions. If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to our Yes 07 WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - DEVELOPS, IMPLEMENTS, AND EVALUATES PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS Develops, implements, and evaluates clean and alternative energy or climate programs and projects, including energy efficiency, wind, solar, fuel cell, biomass, biogas, and geothermal sources, which decrease emissions of greenhouse gases and prevent pollution. Performs research, compiles and analyzes data, projects budgets, and drafts scenarios and economic models to meet strategic goals and funding requirements. Makes recommendations for improvements in energy conservation, energy efficiency, and alternative energy technologies. Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim. A. I have experience developing, implementing, and evaluating statewide clean and alternative energy or climate programs and projects. I made recommendations for improvements in energy conservation, energy efficiency, and alternative energy technologies. B. I have experience developing, implementing, and evaluating statewide clean and alternative energy or climate programs and projects. However, I did NOT make recommendations for improvements in energy conservation, energy efficiency, and alternative energy technologies. C. I have experience implementing and evaluating clean and alternative energy or climate programs. D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to research methodologies or program evaluation. E. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior. 08 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. The type(s) of programs or projects you developed, implemented, or evaluated. The actual duties you performed, including whether you made recommendations for improvements. Your level of responsibility. 09 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. College/University Course Title(s) Credits/Clock Hours 10 WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - WRITTEN COMMUNICATION Prepares memoranda, correspondence, or reports for distribution to department staff, other agencies, the regulated community, and the public to provide information and document progress on projects and programs concerning energy issues and resources. Topics include technologies, alternate fuels, cogeneration, utility regulation, renewable or sustainable resources, conservation, environmental impacts, load management, or economic impacts. Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim. A. I have experience preparing memoranda, correspondence, or reports concerning energy issues and resources. I was RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FINAL DOCUMENT that conveyed customized information to the intended recipients. B. I have experience preparing memoranda, correspondence, or reports concerning energy issues and resources. I was RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPILING A PORTION OF THE DOCUMENT, but someone else was responsible for the final version that conveyed customized information to the intended recipients. C. I have experience preparing memoranda, correspondence or reports NOT related to energy issues and resources. D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to technical writing, business writing, journalism or report writing. E. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior. 11 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. The type(s)of written communication you prepared. The subject matter(s) of the written communication you prepared. The actual duties you performed. Your level of responsibility. 12 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. College/University Course Title(s) Credits/Clock Hours 13 WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - DEVELOPS REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS AND PREPARES GRANT APPLICATIONS Develops requests for proposals and prepares grant applications for grant programs to acquire equipment, resources, and training. Coordinates grant projects and programs for compliance with grant program goals. Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim. A. I have experience developing requests for proposals and preparing grant applications to acquire equipment, resources, and training. I was responsible for coordinating grant projects and programs and ensuring compliance with grant program goals. B. I have experience developing requests for proposals and preparing grant applications to acquire equipment, resources, and training; OR I have experience coordinating grant projects and programs and ensuring compliance with grant program goals. C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework or formal training related to grant or contract writing. D. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior. 14 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. The type(s) of proposals that you developed. The grant applications you developed. The grant projects that you coordinated. The actual duties you performed. Your level of responsibility. 15 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework or training, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. College/University/Training Source(s) Course Title(s) Credits/Clock Hours 16 WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE Provides technical assistance by serving as a subject matter expert and responding to inquiries regarding clean and alternative energy, climate change, energy efficiency, pollution prevention, energy policy and regulation, and energy/ environmental technologies and issues from special interest groups, legislators, applicants, contractors, the media, and the public. Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim. A. I have conducted presentations to provide information on clean and alternative energy, climate change, energy efficiency, pollution prevention, energy policy and regulation, or energy/environmental technologies and issues. B. I have responded to inquiries regarding clean and alternative energy, climate change, energy efficiency, pollution prevention, energy policy and regulation, or energy/environmental technologies and issues. C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to clean and alternative energy, climate change, energy efficiency, pollution prevention, energy/environmental technologies, or energy policy and regulation. D. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior. 17 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience. The subject matter(s) of the presentations you provided. The audience to whom you presented. The manner in which you responded to inquiries (e-mail, telephone, etc.). The actual duties you performed. 18 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. College/University Course Title(s) Credits/Clock Hours Required Question

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