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Job Description - Manager, Energy Rebates (2600061O)

Development

Agency Contact Name and Information : Talent@development.ohio.gov

Aug 29, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Riffe Tower 26 77 South High Street 26th Floor Columbus 43215

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation : $82,000 yr.

Full-time

Work Hours : Day Hours, M-F

Union : Exempt from Union

Program Management

Technical Skills : Program Management, Project Management

Ohio Department of Development 962 subscribers

The Ohio Department of Development’s Community Development Division is looking for a Manager, Energy Rebates to lead the administration of Ohio’s Home Energy Savings Program, funded through the U.S. Department of Energy’s Home Energy Rebates program through 2030. This position oversees statewide program operations managed through a contracted implementer, ensures compliance with federal and state guidelines, and drives quality assurance.

• Vendor Oversight: Manage the performance, deliverables, and key metrics of the contracted third-party implementation entity.

• Compliance & Quality: Enforce strict adherence to state and federal regulatory frameworks, reporting obligations, and quality assurance protocols.

• Stakeholder Coordination: Serve as the primary liaison across state agencies, local utilities, community action groups, and contractors.

• Equitable Access: Design and support outreach strategies to ensure eligible Ohio households benefit from direct energy and cost savings through the program.

The Ohio Department of Development’s Community Development Division is looking for a Manager, Energy Rebates to lead the administration of Ohio’s Home Energy Savings Program, funded through the U.S. Department of Energy’s Home Energy Rebates program through 2030. This position oversees statewide program operations managed through a contracted implementer, ensures compliance with federal and state guidelines, and drives quality assurance.

• Vendor Oversight: Manage the performance, deliverables, and key metrics of the contracted third-party implementation entity.

• Compliance & Quality: Enforce strict adherence to state and federal regulatory frameworks, reporting obligations, and quality assurance protocols.

• Stakeholder Coordination: Serve as the primary liaison across state agencies, local utilities, community action groups, and contractors.

• Equitable Access: Design and support outreach strategies to ensure eligible Ohio households benefit from direct energy and cost savings through the program.

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

• Bachelor's degree in public administration, business, energy policy, or a related field.
• Minimum 4-6 years of experience managing complex, large-scale public programs or utility-scale energy efficiency initiatives.
• Strong background in vendor management, contract compliance, and cross-sector coordination.
• Exceptional communication and strategic planning skills.

• Bachelor's degree in public administration, business, energy policy, or a related field.
• Minimum 4-6 years of experience managing complex, large-scale public programs or utility-scale energy efficiency initiatives.
• Strong background in vendor management, contract compliance, and cross-sector coordination.
• Exceptional communication and strategic planning skills.

This position is required to work in the office Monday-Friday with flexibility in starting and ending times. The job is located in the Vern Riffe building, 77 South High St. Columbus, OH 43215

This position is required to work in the office Monday-Friday with flexibility in starting and ending times. The job is located in the Vern Riffe building, 77 South High St. Columbus, OH 43215

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.