PUC Jobs Board

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Under the general direction of the Director of Grid Scale Resources within the Division of Clean Energy, the Bureau Chief will lead and manage the nuclear, geothermal, and offshore wind teams and will play a leadership role in the management and direction of the Division.

WORK RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist the Director in day-to-day operations and management of the Division of Clean Energy, including ensuring business continuity, staff engagement and oversight, and accountability and quality assurance of policy development and program implementation. Coordinate with the Deputy Director for Grid Scale Resources and the Director to support senior management and advise the Commissioners and other policymakers on clean energy initiatives. Oversee a team responsible for the development of emerging technology policy, rulemaking, pilot programs, and feasibility assessments to inform the development of the state's clean energy goals. Coordinate with the transmission team to evaluate transmission needs and use cases for existing transmission investments and facilitate and participate in discussions with other states on a multi-state transmission solution collaboration. Provide day-to-day management of the operations and staff of the emerging technology teams, ensuring proper implementation, reporting, and coordination with staff, vendors, and third parties. Oversee, support, encourage, direct, and engage the teams, including staff, fellows, interns, and consultants, as they develop and implement clean energy policies, technologies, and programs to advance effective, efficient, and resilient decarbonization of the grid. Manage the budget lines for the emerging technology programs. Manage technical development, policy development, program development, and contract management. Oversee all implementation of emerging technology programs. Perform policy review and analysis on various clean energy issues. Conduct analysis and develop reports, comparing existing and alternative program policy proposals and recommendations toward program improvements. Liaise with utilities, external partners, other state agencies, community members, and groups on the development of programs that prioritize advancing emerging technology programs. Engage with stakeholders and develop stakeholder processes on various other Clean Energy initiatives. Represent the BPU through various speaking engagements and panel participation at local, regional, and national conferences. Make recommendations regarding program design and administration to both the Director and the Commissioners. Brief the Commissioners on relevant matters and present at the Board meetings as needed. Manage clean energy projects, help develop related policies and programs for the Division, and assist in managing consultants, procurements, grants, public meetings, stakeholder engagement, and program implementation. Explore, research, develop, and implement innovative approaches to new clean energy technologies. Develop, investigate, research, and propose other new clean energy program elements and strategies for consideration.

REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree. An additional advanced degree, preferably in a STEM field preferred.

EXPERIENCE: Five (5) to eight (8) years of experience working in the clean energy/environment, utility, or sustainability fields is preferred, with an emphasis on large renewable energy projects. Strong project management skills and experience are required. The successful candidate will possess and demonstrate a broad range of managerial and leadership skills, including strong communication and interpersonal skills; thorough problem analysis; creative thinking, decision-making, and sound judgment. The ability to manage, develop, and delegate to staff, coordinate and lead interdepartmental cooperation, and understand the importance of organizational awareness is required.

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.