PUC Jobs Board

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Office of State Energy Services is looking to grow the team with a Program Specialist Trainee. The Office works on State facility energy planning, implementation of the Energy Master Plan and clean energy laws, as well as procuring power for State entities and overseeing performance contracting. Additionally, SES provides technical, consulting, and advisory services to all operating divisions of NJBPU and to other governmental entities throughout the state. Under the close supervision of a Program Specialist 3, Program Specialist 4, or other supervisory officer in a State department or agency, as a trainee and productive worker, receives on-the-job training while assisting in the professional, administrative, and analytical work to promote the planning, operation, implementation, monitoring and/or evaluation of human or social service programs, programs serving the socio-economic needs of specific clients populations, or regulatory programs designed to ensure public safety, health and welfare, or protection of the environment; completes assignments which provide practical Program Specialist experience; does other related work.

WORK RESPONSIBILITIES

Supports the Energy Savings Improvement Program (ESIP) carrying out major tasks needed to support the oversight and management of performance contracting program. Assist with the State Facilities Program implementation of strategic energy management, funding programs, and energy master plan goals. May assist in the implementation of federal grant programs related to state facilities. Learns to develop and prepare program resources to help identify needs in particular areas. Tracks energy efficiency trends, needs, changes, events, and advises team on relevant updates for strategic policy planning initiatives related to public facilities. Under supervision, may assist in the planning, coordination, implementation and upgrade of existing programs, in assigned program area. Facilitates communications as needed between staff and interested parties. Establishes business and working relationships with a variety of parties, including federal, state, local government and private organizations. Supports and facilitates logistics for and participates in major program initiatives (e.g., public events, procurement engagements, agency trainings, etc.). Participates in inter-agency initiatives with agency stakeholders. This may include benchmarking, energy audits, performance contracting, or other similar programs the Division is involved in. Under general supervision, prepares informational materials, including letters, reports, correspondence, and other documents related to program functions and objectives. Learn to prepare and perform outreach, recruitment campaigns, and training activities for participants of programs. Assists in preparing charts, tables, and other graphic representations needed for the planning, operation, and implementation of program activities. This includes preparing materials for disbursement outside of the agency as well as for the Board. Supports research tasks and prepares technically sound recommendations related to energy improvements in public facilities. Support the implementation of the Energy Master Plan goals for public facilities