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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY RESOURCES

PUBLIC SERVICE MANAGER II

MANAGER OF PLANNING & POLICY

Opening Date: July 29, 2026

Closing Date: End of the day August 12, 2026

Location: Augusta Area

Position Number: 09500-1156

Position Type: Permanent Full Time/Year-Round

Class Code: MA32

Grade: 32 (Confidential)

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

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 a strategic and collaborative Manager of Planning and Policy to join its leadership team.

The Manager of Planning and Policy 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 and support efforts related to energy transmission planning, regional energy markets, and federal regulatory activities.
• Lead DOER's regulatory priorities, including before the Maine Public Utilities Commission.
• Lead energy procurements, including underlying technical analysis, contract management, and coordination with other state entities and stakeholders.
• Lead energy program development, implementation, and review including integration of distributed energy resources.
• 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 electric distribution and transmission systems, energy generation, wholesale energy markets, and energy procurement.
• 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.

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, and3+ weeks of vacation leaveannually. 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 pays85%-100%of employee-only premiums ($12,213.60-$14,369.04 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find thepremium costsfor 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 aboutprogram requirements.
• Dental Insurance- The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).
• Retirement Plan- The State of Maine contributes18.86%of payto 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 theFederal 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-receiveforty-two (42) consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under theFamily and Medical Leave Act.
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation- Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in aMaineSaves457(b) account through payroll deductions.
• Learn aboutadditional wellness benefitsfor State employees from theOffice 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.

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