Job Summary

This position is part of the Office of State and Community Energy Programs, Department of Energy. As a Community Project Specialist, you will act as a Community Program Specialist on the Community Innovation & Technical Assistance team, supporting programs including but not limited to: Energy Future Grants and Local Government Energy Program.

Job Description

GS-12 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-11 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting ALL of the following: 1. Build relationships and trust with target program stakeholders which include Tribes, disadvantaged communities, energy transition communities, and small to medium jurisdictions; AND 2. Analyze energy and environmental justice issues, policies, laws projects and programs at the local, tribal, state and/or federal level as they apply to the Office of State and Community Energy Programs (SCEP) programs and awardee scopes of work; AND 3. Reviews business aspects of financial assistance agreements, financial assistance regulations, cost planning, and negotiating award requirements and serve as a point of contact for stakeholders and awardees on behalf of the agency. GS-13 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: 1. Utilize communication skills to build relationships and trust with target program stakeholders which include Tribes, disadvantaged communities, energy transition communities, and small to medium jurisdictions; AND 2. Analyze energy and environmental justice issues, policies, laws projects and programs at the local, tribal, state and/or federal level as they apply to the Office of State and Community Energy Programs (SCEP) programs and awardee scopes of work; AND 3. Perform business aspects of financial assistance agreements, financial assistance regulations, cost planning, and negotiating award requirements and serve as a point of contact for stakeholders and awardees on behalf of the agency. "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.