Energy Technology Program Specialist

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate’s online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-12) in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting (ALL) of the following Experience managing community solar and residential low-income solar projects. Experience advising and making recommendations on the effects policy and regulatory frameworks for the purposes of enabling low-income solar and community solar access. Experience developing, implementing, and evaluating community solar and low-income solar programs. “Experience” refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered “well qualified” you must (1) meet all of the requirements as described in this section; and 2) be rated “well-qualified”, which is defined as scoring in the in Well Qualified category (or higher). You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
This position is part of the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy – Headquarters, Department of Energy. As a Energy Technology Program Specialist, you will serve as an expert responsible for developing effective federal and state approaches to deploy clean energy technologies for all sectors of the economy.