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Who We Are: The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) seeks to protect, preserve, and enhance Massachusetts’ environmental resources and create a clean energy future for all residents. Through the stewardship of open spaces, the protection of environmental resources, and the advancement of clean energy, EEA works tirelessly to make Massachusetts a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family.   Our commitment to environmental justice ensures that every resident, regardless of background or location, can live in a safe, clean environment and shares equally in the benefits of the clean energy transition Who We Are as an Employer: At EEA, we create meaningful, inclusive opportunities that empower our employees to make a real difference in shaping the environmental future of Massachusetts. We foster a workplace culture where diversity is valued, innovation is encouraged, and collaboration thrives. Our employees play a vital role in advancing sustainability, environmental justice, and clean energy solutions, ensuring a positive and lasting impact on Massachusetts and its residents About DOER The Department of Energy Resources’ (DOER) mission is to create a clean, affordable, resilient, and equitable energy future for all in the Commonwealth. As the State Energy Office, DOER is the primary energy policy agency for the Commonwealth. DOER supports the Commonwealth’s clean energy goals as part of a comprehensive Administration-wide response to the threat of climate change. DOER focuses on transitioning our energy supply to lower emissions, reducing and shaping energy demand, and improving our energy system infrastructure. To meet our objectives, DOER connects and collaborates with energy stakeholders to develop effective policy. DOER implements this policy through planning, regulation, and providing funding. DOER provides tools to individuals, organizations, and communities to support their clean energy goals. DOER is committed to transparency and education, supporting the accessible access to energy information and knowledge. Job Description To reduce greenhouse gas emissions as required by the Massachusetts Green Communities Act, DOER’s Energy Efficiency Division is implementing various decarbonization and electrification programs for buildings using federal funding, state funding, and ratepayer funds. The Home Efficiency Rebates (HER) Program Coordinator (“Program Coordinator") will manage and support development and implementation of the Massachusetts HER program, funded by the federal Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. * * Responsibilities include: * * Develop, implement, and report on the Home Efficiency Rebates (HER) program in consultation with Massachusetts municipal light plants (MLPs) and DOER’s Affordable Housing Decarbonization Grant (AHD) program * Oversee procurement, contracting, and grant/contract administration including reporting to ensure alignment with funding requirements and DOER policy and programmatic goals * Develop and implement internal control frameworks, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with federal and state regulatory requirements * Coordinate with the U.S. Department of Energy, including leading quarterly reporting on HER spending and program implementation * Coordinate the program’s design and execution across DOER and multiple state agencies to ensure alignment and awareness * Coordinate with fiscal and legal staff to manage and track funding applications and other data and ensure that procurements and contracts are consistent with procurement rules * Serve as the subject matter expert on the federal HER program, and integration of federal dollars into state programming, respond to inquiries from stakeholders, contractors, etc. * Build and sustain relationships between DOER and each of the more than 30 MLPs * Receive, analyze, and prepare HER program data for submittal to DOE, regularly update DOER tracking tools with program data * Provide guidance on application, receipt, and reporting with respect to federal funds, and developing appropriate processes where necessary * Ensure alignment of programs with 1) state energy policy goals, including decarbonization through energy efficiency and electrification; 2) funding requirements and guidance; and 3) applicable state equity goals * Promote and support a strong and collaborative internal team culture through effective communication * Other duties as assigned * Preferred Qualifications * Ability to understand and apply policy goals/objectives and funding requirements to program design, development and implementation * Strong organization skills and attention to detail, with ability to manage multiple projects * Ability to review and analyze data * Ability to problem-solve and craft solutions that satisfy multiple goals or objectives * Effective written and verbal communication skills * Ability to manage and work with diverse groups of stakeholders and colleagues * Ability to exercise discretion in handling sensitive or confidential information * Demonstrated stakeholder engagement experience with a wide variety of stakeholders * Experience with procurement, including knowledge and understanding of Commonwealth procurement procedures and policies * Experience with program implementation and program design/development, particularly with regard to building decarbonization programs * Experience with strategic planning * Experience with applications for and receipt of grant funds, including federal funds * Basic understanding of federal, state, or other funding related to building decarbonization, energy efficiency, and electrification * Experience with Mass Save or other building decarbonization, electrification or energy efficiency programs * Basic understanding of decarbonization, electrification, and energy efficiency technologies employed in buildings * Experience with strategies or approaches to ensure equitable access to programs Please provide a Resume and a Cover Letter describing your interest in the position as attachments marked “as relevant” to your application. Important note:This position is currently set up as a term-limited full-time employee (FTE) position through December 2030, contingent on the availability of federal funding under the Inflation Reduction Act. First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days. MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have at least (A) four years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional, administrative or managerial experience in business administration, business management or public administration the major duties of which involved program management, program administration, program coordination, program planning and/or program analysis, and (B) of which at least one year must have been in a supervisory capacity, or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below. Substitutions: I. A Bachelor's degree with a major in business administration, business management or public administration may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required (A) experience.* II. A Graduate degree with a major in business administration, business management or public administration may be substituted for a maximum of three years of the required (A) experience.* III. A Bachelor's or higher degree with a major other than in business administration, business management or public administration may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required (A) experience.* Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed. NOTE: No substitutions will be permitted for the required (B) experience. _Comprehensive Benefits_ When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future. Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards! *An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role. Job: Administrative Services* *Organization: Department of Energy Resources *Title: *Home Efficiency Rebates Program Coordinator Location: Massachusetts-Boston-100 Cambridge Street Requisition ID: 250001FL