Planner II Energy Efficiency Investment Fund

The State of Delaware is seeking a Planner II for the Energy Efficiency Investment Fund to manage programs promoting energy efficiency in non-residential facilities. Responsibilities include data analysis, policy development, community outreach, and program implementation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Applicants should have at least one year of planning experience and a valid driver's license. This is a full-time position with a salary range of $60K–75K.
Overview
The department administers Energy Efficiency Investment Fund rebates to support non‑residential facilities in replacing aging and inefficient equipment with energy efficient alternatives. The position leads program management, research, policy analysis, education, and outreach for the fund to promote energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions to mitigate climate change in Delaware.


Essential Functions

Analyze and assess data, problems, and issues and their impact on programs, plans or the current environment.
Define and evaluate alternative uses of resources, viable options/approaches and anticipated costs and benefits, consequences and outcomes using present and projected information.
Develop recommended course of action for public and private decisions in formal plans and policies including policy statements, budget allocations, regulations and/or legislation to affect and facilitate change and reach objectives.
Formulate plans and policies to meet the social, economic, and physical needs of communities.
Develop, promote and market strategies for the implementation of plans, policies and programs.
Build consensus with community leaders, customers, advocates and other affected parties via negotiations, mediation and facilitation.
Involve and educate special interest groups, customers, and public officials via various forums including seminars, workshops, conferences, newsletters, assessments, and analytical reports.
Coordinate planning activities and policies across state, regional, county and local levels; integrate with other entities outside the state.
Provide technical assistance, training and education for understanding and managing change.
Design and manage the planning process.
Systematically evaluate the impact of plan implementation and incorporate findings with the ongoing planning process.

Job Requirements

At least one year of experience as a planner or in a planning function.
Experience designing, collecting data, analyzing and presenting the results of a complex planning project.
Experience as a project manager on a less complex project.

Conditions of Hire
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, possess a valid driver’s license, and be willing to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation on their first day of employment.


Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.