Resource Management Coordinator (Energy Policy Coordinator) - 1038 - Augusta

If you are a current State of Maine employee, please submit your application through the internal application process using the Find Jobs report in PRISM. Seasonal employees who do not have PRISM access should apply through the State's career page and indicate on the application that they have previously worked for the State..DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY RESOURCESRESOURCE MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR(ENERGY POLICY COORDINATOR)Opening Date: November 02, 2026Closing Date: End of the day November 16, 2026Location: AugustaPosition Number: 09510-1038Position Type: Full Time/Year-RoundClass Code: 6411Grade: 28 (Professional/Technical Unit)Salary: $67,795.20 - $87,963.20 Per YearInterested candidates need to submit a Direct Hire Application, CoverLetter, and detailed Resume**For us to properly determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for any posting, you must be sure your resume includes the month and year for any relevant experience listed. Your resume should include the duties and responsibilities associated with each position. Any experience that was not full-time employment should be identified as such.BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: The Department of Energy Resources (DOER), a Cabinet-level executive branch agency responsible for the state's energy resources, planning, programs, and development, is seeking an Energy Policy Coordinator to coordinate and support the Department's efforts related to energy security and liquid fuels. DOER is the designated state energy office and serves as the primary advisor to the Governor on energy issues.This Energy Policy Coordinator serves as a key member of the DOER and will provide project management, coordination, analysis, and decision support to carry out the Department's statutory authorities related to energy security and liquid fuels.This includes maintaining, updating, and coordinating implementation of the state's energy security plan; communicating and coordinating with state, regional, industry, and other partners on energy security matters; and identifying opportunities to improve energy security for the state. The Energy Policy Coordinator will also support the Department's statutory responsibilities related to State Heating Oil and Propane Program, including heating fuels inventory, delivery, and price monitoring and analysis. The Energy Policy Coordinator will also coordinate the development and implementation of the state's Oil Dependence Reduction Plan. Regular tasks will include administration of federally funded initiatives, contributing to policy and regulatory activities, stakeholder engagement, and providing situational monitoring, analysis and decision support on relevant topics. This will include supporting the Department's engagement with other entities including Maine Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), the Maine Department of Public Safety, the Maine Public Utilities Commission, the U.S. Department of Energy, National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO) and other state, regional, and national organizations as well as relevant industry, research, and external partners.JOB TASKS:

• Develop, update, and coordinate implementation of the state energy security plan, in close coordination with other state agencies, partners, and federal government.
• Monitor and maintain situational awareness of physical energy security and cybersecurity threats and mitigating actions.
• Administer the federal State Heating Oil and Propane Program (SHOPP). Activities include regular data collection, aggregation, and dissemination.
• Support implementation of petroleum product monitoring and reporting, including working with industry, other state agencies, and tracking market information.
• Representing the state in local, state, regional, and national forums on energy security and delivered fuel topics.
• Administering grants and programs (e.g., State Heating Oil and Propane Program; State Energy Program).
• Coordinating and participating in multi-agency decision support related to energy emergency actions, particularly related to delivery of liquid fuels.
• Coordination and management of processes involved with contracting, vendor engagement, and ongoing operations.
• Coordinate and support efforts around special projects and energy policy studies that seek to meet legislative requirements or priorities of the Department.
• Advise on communications and policy strategy, inclu