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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY RESOURCES

PUBLIC SERVICE MANAGER II

MANAGER OF ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE, SUPPLY & SECURITY

Opening Date: August 06, 2026

Closing Date: End of the day August 19, 2026

Location: Augusta

Position Number: 09500-1157

Position Type: Permanent Full Time/Year-Round

Class Code: MA32

Grade: 32 (Confidential)

Salary: $77,896.00 - $110,073.60 Per Year

Interested candidates need to complete, and submit, an Application, Cover Letter, and detailed Resume through PRISM*

*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), the Cabinet-level executive branch agency responsible for the state's energy resources, planning, programs, and development, is seeking a strategic and collaborative Manager of Infrastructure, Supply and Security to join its leadership team.

The Manager of Energy Infrastructure, Supply, and Security is a key leader within the Department, providing strategic leadership in the delivery of key statutory responsibilities associated with ensuring the adequacy and security of the energy infrastructure upon which Maine relies.

The ideal candidate is a strategic leader with advanced communication and analytical skills who possesses the ability to advance complex energy policy initiatives and build strong, effective relationships across government and industry. 

In this role, you will lead a dynamic, passionate, multidisciplinary team, inspiring cross-functional collaboration, clarity, and purpose toward shared objectives.

The DOER seeks to advance affordable, reliable and cleaner energy for the benefit of all Maine people and businesses.

JOB TASKS:

• Lead the advancement of energy infrastructure planning and research, including technical analysis, strategic prioritization, project management, and stakeholder engagement.   

• Manage the Department’s energy security responsibilities, including ensuring effective coordination internally and externally.

• Support advancement of energy data tracking and analysis, including Maine’s energy profile and fuels, and coordinate closely across the Department and with other State entities. 

• Lead key energy programs, including the Maine Offshore Wind Program as well as other key infrastructure programs, which require project management, grant administration, and stakeholder engagement.

• Lead and support efforts around special projects and energy policy studies that seek to meet legislative requirements or priorities of the DOER. 

• Monitor and support the office’s legislative activities to ensure the DOER maintains successful relationships with elected officials and successfully achieves priorities with the legislature.  Includes reviewing bills, attending hearings and other items as needed.

• Contribute to the overall operations of the DOER, including taking on tasks as needed related to administrative and budget management and communication. 

• Provide management and supervision to DOER staff to achieve the primary responsibilities of the DOER, meet office goals and deadlines and to foster an environment that encourages professional growth for staff members.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Nine (9) years of education, training, and/or professional experience in Energy, Economics, Engineering, Business, Political Science, or a related field that illustrates experience in the development, analysis, and implementation of policy and program management.

The ideal candidate demonstrates:

• Strong leadership and supervisory experience.

• Knowledge of energy planning, policy, and programs

• Knowledge of energy security and related content

• Experience with state, regional, or federal energy planning and regulatory processes.

• Excellent strategic planning, project management, and policy development skills.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.

• Proven ability to build relationships and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple complex initiatives.

• Proficiency in Microsoft products – Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

• Team-orientated work style, with the ability to be flexible and work under deadlines

Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto” Dirigo" or "I lead “as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and confidential employees receive three (3) personal leave days per calendar year. 
• Health Insurance Coverage– The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($12,213.60 - $14,369.04 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.  
• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements. 
• Dental Insurance– The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value). 
• Retirement Plan– The State of Maine contributes 18.86% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.  
• Gym Membership Reimbursement– Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense. 
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts– Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses. 
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness– The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office. 
• Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive forty-two (42) consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.  
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation– Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions. 
• Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work.  Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness.  We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics. 

If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you.  Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

Thinking about applying?Research shows that people from historically excluded communities tend to apply to jobs only when they check every box in the posting.  If you’re currently reading this and hesitating to apply for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! Let us know how your lived experience and passion set you apart.

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