PUC Jobs Board

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Office of Clean Energy Equity (OCEE) is part of a highly effective and collaborative team within the Division of Clean Energy working to achieve New Jersy’s goal of an affordable and just clean energy future. You will be working alongside a team of dedicated professionals at the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) to advance the state’s leadership in areas such as renewable energy and energy efficiency with a specific focus of applying an equity lens to all efforts. Under the supervision of the Deputy Director of Clean Energy Equity or other supervisory position, the Research Scientist 3 position will assist the Clean Energy Equity (“CEE”) and broader Clean Energy team with the design, implementation, and administration of policies and programs that advance energy resilience initiatives predicated on environmental justice (“EJ”) and equitable practices.

WORK RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide research support, develop, and administer programs that advance climate and energy resilience throughout the state with primary focus in overburdened communities. Research and data analysis through geographic information system (“GIS”) software to support measures and policies that address extreme heat, land use, and energy burden. Collaborate within the agency in all aspects of the Board’s policies, program development, and implementation. Collaborate with partner State agencies in the implementation of relevant policies, programs, training, and education; work with stakeholders and provide effective outreach on energy equity and climate resilience initiatives. Work with other BPU teams to develop, investigate, research, propose and implement new or modified policy that integrates equity and justice into other clean energy initiatives and across programs/departments with utilities, external partners, and community members and groups on the development of CEE programs. Draft proposals, orders and memos to effectuate policy objectives, conduct complex policy analysis and research including developing professional briefing materials. Assist in running educational webinars, stakeholder meetings, collecting stakeholder feedback and briefing decision-makers.

REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree in a discipline appropriate to the position.

EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of experience in a field appropriate to the position.

NOTE: A Doctorate in a discipline appropriate to the position may be substituted for two (2) years of experience indicated above.

RESUME NOTE: Eligibility determination will be based upon information presented on the resume and/or education documents provided. Applicants who possess foreign degrees (degrees earned outside of the U.S.) are required to provide an evaluation indicating the U.S. equivalency prior to the closing date. Failure to do so may result in your ineligibility.