Title: Solar Workforce Coordinator
State Role Title: Policy and Planning Specialist II
Hiring Range: $65,000 - $80,000
Pay Band: 5
Agency: Department of Energy
Location: Administration/Energy
Agency Website: www.energy.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
Do you have experience working with public and private entities involved in workforce development?
Do you have the ability to maintain relationships with key stakeholders, manage program planning, and ensure operations are in compliance with established guidelines? Then look no further! The Virginia Department of Energy, State Energy Office, is seeking a Solar Workforce Coordinator to oversee the Solar for All workforce development program, the Clean Energy Business Accelerator, as well as coordinate with the Energy Efficiency Workforce Coordinator to ensure the Commonwealth can deliver on key federal funded projects.
Anticipated funding for this position is approved through December of 2029 in which continued funding for this position is contingent on the availability of grants. Additionally, this position is currently approved to work a Hybrid telework schedule with four days in the office and one day of telework.
Minimum Qualifications
• Experience related to workforce development, including experience working with public and private entities involved in workforce development, such as workforce development boards, community colleges, private training providers, labor unions, and federal and state entities managing registered apprenticeships.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with federal, state, and local government officials and representatives of private contractors, advocacy groups, and community-based organizations.
• Ability to manage program planning, operations in compliance with set guidelines, budgeting, performance evaluation, and reporting and well as to procure and manage external vendors providing program support.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and to analyze and communicate information clearly and concisely.
• A strong working knowledge of computer business and communications application software such as Microsoft Office.
• Advanced problem-solving skills to identify challenges, develop innovative solutions, and manage risks in program operations.
• Ability to work cooperatively with team members to move program tasks and initiatives forward.
• A valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
This position has been designated as required to file a Statement of Economic Interest in accordance with Section 2.2-3114 of the Code of Virginia. In addition, individuals accepted for employment will have to successfully pass a drug test, reference and background check as part of the Virginia Energy pre-employment process.
Additional Considerations
• Experience with workforce in the solar industry is a plus.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
This position will close on January 10, at 11:55 p.m. To be considered, please submit a state employment application, or resume, online at https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/home. A hiring manager will review all applications received and select candidates who most closely meet the established criteria for interviews.
Virginia Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer by both policy and practice, therefore prohibits discrimination on basis of sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation or disability in the recruitment, selection and hiring of our workforce.
As a certified V3 organization, Virginia Energy honors the Commonwealth’s veterans hiring preference. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other National Service Alumni are also encouraged to apply.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or any part of the remaining hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Contact Information
Name: Human Resources
Phone: 804-729-6048
Email: humanresources@energy.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
