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Who We Are:

The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) seeks to protect, preserve, and enhance Massachusetts' environmental resources and create a clean energy future for all residents. Through the stewardship of open spaces, the protection of environmental resources, and the advancement of clean energy, EEA works tirelessly to make Massachusetts a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family. Our commitment to environmental justice ensures that every resident, regardless of background or location, can live in a safe, clean environment and shares equally in the benefits of the clean energy transition.

 Who We Are as an Employer:

At EEA, we create meaningful, inclusive opportunities that empower our employees to make a real difference in shaping the environmental future of Massachusetts. We foster a workplace culture where diversity is valued, innovation is encouraged, and collaboration thrives. Our employees play a vital role in advancing sustainability, environmental justice, and clean energy solutions, ensuring a positive and lasting impact on Massachusetts and its residents.

About DOER

The Department of Energy Resources' (DOER) mission is to create a clean, affordable, resilient, and equitable energy future for all in the Commonwealth. As the State Energy Office, DOER is the primary energy policy agency for the Commonwealth. DOER supports the Commonwealth's clean energy goals as part of a comprehensive Administration-wide response to the threat of climate change. DOER focuses on transitioning our energy supply to lower emissions, reducing and shaping energy demand, and improving our energy system infrastructure. To meet our objectives, DOER connects and collaborates with energy stakeholders to develop effective policy. DOER implements this policy through planning, regulation, and providing funding. DOER provides tools to individuals, organizations, and communities to support their clean energy goals. DOER is committed to transparency and education, supporting the accessible access to energy information and knowledge.

Job Description

DOER's Energy Efficiency Division is seeking a Home Energy Rebates Program Coordinator to manage and support the implementation of federally funded grant programs. The Energy Efficiency Division is involved in all aspects of building sector energy policy including building decarbonization programs. TheHomeEnergy Rebates Program Coordinator("ProgramCoordinator") will manage and support implementation ofthe Massachusetts Home Efficiency Rebates (HER) and Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) programs, funded by the Inflation Reduction Act.

Important note: This position is currently set up as a term-limited full-time employee (FTE) position through December 2030, contingent on the availability of federal funding under the Inflation Reduction Act.

Responsibilities:

• Develop,implement, andreport onthe HER program in consultation with Massachusettsmunicipallight plants (MLPs), contracted consultants,andDOER'sAffordable Housing Decarbonization Grant(AHD) program.

• Lead implementation and reporting of the HEAR program in partnership with Mass Save program administrators and their subrecipients.

• Oversee all program procurement, contracting, and grant/contract administration including reporting to ensure alignment with funding requirementsand DOER policyandprogrammatic goals.

• Develop and implement internal control frameworks, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance withfederal and stateregulatory requirements.

• Coordinatethe program's design and executionacross DOER andmultiplestate agenciesto ensure alignmentand awareness.

• Coordinate with fiscal and legal staff tomanage andtrack funding applications and other dataandensure that procurements and contracts are consistent with procurement rules.

• Serve as the subject matter expert on Massachusetts' HER and HEAR programs, and integrate federal dollars into state programming, respond to inquiries from stakeholders, contractors, etc.

• Buildand sustainrelationshipsbetween DOER andeach of the41MLPs.

• Receive, analyze, andprepareHEAR and HER program data, including leading quarterly reporting, for submittal to DOE, regularlyupdate DOER tracking tools with program data.

• Provide guidance on application, receipt, and reporting with respect to federal funds, and developingappropriate processeswhere necessary.

• Ensure alignment of programs with state energy policy goals and funding requirements.

• Promote and support a strong and collaborative internal team culture through effective communication.

• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with grants management and compliance, including federal funds.

• Demonstrated stakeholder engagementexperience with a wide variety of stakeholders.

• Experience with procurement, including knowledge and understanding of Commonwealth procurement procedures and policies.

• Experience with program implementation and program design/development, particularlywith regard tobuilding decarbonization programs.

• Experience with strategic planning.

• Basic understanding of federal, state, or other funding related to building decarbonization, energy efficiency, and electrification.

• Experience with Mass Save or other building decarbonization, electrification or energy efficiency programs.

• Basic understanding of decarbonization, electrification, and energy efficiency technologies employed in buildings.

• Experience with strategies or approaches to ensureequitableaccess to programs.

Please provide a Resume and a Cover Letter describing your interest in the position as attachments marked "as relevant" to your application.