Two Positions Available
Join the Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) as we transform energy for the State of Maryland. Through the Strategic Energy Investment Fund, the Maryland Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard, Greenhouse Emission Reduction Act, and the Climate Solutions Now Act you will have an opportunity to work on the cutting edge of shaping and implementing Maryland s environmental and clean energy policies. The mission of the MEA is to promote clean, affordable, reliable energy and energy-related greenhouse gas emission reductions to benefit Marylanders in a just and equitable manner. MEA will advance impactful energy policies and programs to help achieve Maryland s clean energy and greenhouse gas reduction goals.
Position Responsibilities:
Energy Program Managers work to develop and implement energy initiatives that support the State s energy and climate goals while addressing equity and making the state more competitive. MEA s energy programs consist of technical assistance, loans, and/or grants designed to help achieve Maryland s energy and climate goals. Energy Programs Managers perform their duties under the direction of the Section Chief, Director and Assistant Director of MEA Energy Programs, and in close collaboration with other MEA Energy Program Managers, Policy Team members, and Administrative staff. MEA is seeking two Energy Program Managers to lead the implementation of programs resulting from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to shape programs that will dramatically advance Maryland s climate reduction efforts, help shape the future of markets for innovative low carbon building technologies, and address equity. MEA is specifically seeking a dedicated, passionate and visionary program manager for the two programs below.
Specifically the successful candidates will become the lead implementers for Maryland s efforts, spanning $136 million collectively and $68 million per program. These are high profile programs of national importance. MEA will seek to connect prospective candidates with the best fit opportunity for their skills and interests.
The successful candidates will work closely with a team of professionals representing different disciplines to design, launch and market programs. In addition, the successful candidate should have experience working closely with stakeholders, including those in historically underserved and disadvantaged communities. The successful candidates should bring a passion for energy and environmental justice and be ready and able to implement real world efforts to help reduce the greenhouse gas emissions from the building sector. Lastly, the successful candidates will be expected to attend, speak, and present at in-person and offsite meetings, seminars, community engagement events, conferences, and other events, where they will help represent MEA professionally and showcase agency energy goals or accomplishments.
The position will be responsible for the following tasks:
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Position Location:
A hybrid remote telework and in-office schedule is available per the policies of the Maryland Energy Administration and State of Maryland, which may change from time to time. Currently, this position may require the candidate to be present in the office several days per week. In addition, the individual must be available in person other times as needed to perform certain job functions.
MEA is located in the Montgomery Park Office Complex at 1800 Washington Blvd, Baltimore Maryland. Montgomery Park is a historic building (coming up on its 100th anniversary) with onsite amenities such as a food court, electric vehicle charging access and shuttle to public transportation nodes.
To Apply:
Send a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and salary requirements by email with Energy Program Manager- IRA Rebates in the subject line to ...@maryland.gov. Candidates will receive notification of receipt; however, only the top candidates will be invited to interview for the position.
Salary:
This is a State contractual employee position. Contractual employees are not eligible for full state employment benefits; however, they may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage and may be granted limited leave, based on the number of hours worked. Additional information about these benefits is available upon request. Salary commensurate with experience in the range of $73,787 to $118,620 annually. Note this position is funded by a multi-year federal program.
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