Planner III - Energy

The Planner III - Energy position at the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control involves promoting clean energy policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Delaware. Responsibilities include analyzing data, developing plans and policies, engaging stakeholders, and coordinating planning activities. Candidates should have at least two years of relevant planning experience and project management skills. The job is located in Dover, DE, indicating it is not remote.
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Overview

Introduction
The Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy supports renewable energy and energy efficiency policies and programs that help promote clean energy and reduce energy use and their impact on our climate and the state’s environment and public health.
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Summary Statement

These positions will be responsible for supporting and promoting the development of clean energy policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate the effects of climate change in Delaware. In addition, these positions will engage stakeholders to ensure public participation in initiatives to meet the state's energy needs, particularly among undeserved communities. This includes but not limited to research and analysis of state and regional policies for the generation, transmission, distribution, storage, and efficient and equitable use of energy in Delaware.

Career Ladder

Upon satisfactory completion of department promotional standards and job requirements, employees may be eligible to be promoted to the next level.

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 variety of forums, e.g., 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 two years experience as a planner OR at least two years experience in a planning function.
• Experience in designing, collecting data, analyzing and presenting results of a most complex planning project (complexity is to be determined based on variables such as discipline, population, fiscal impact, geographic area, social impact, planning horizon, public involvement, research and analysis, and the nature of the project team).
• Experience as a project manager/leader on a complex project (complexity is to be determined based on variables such as discipline, population, fiscal impact, geographic area, social impact, planning horizon, public involvement, research and analysis, and the nature of the project team).

Conditions of Hire

DNREC does not provide sponsorship for holders of H-1 B Visas.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.

As a condition of hire you must possess a valid driver's license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

Selection Process

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. TDD users may request an auxiliary aid or service by calling (800) 232-5470 or by visiting delawarerelay.com. You may also call (302) 739-5458 or email DHR_ADAConcerns@delaware.gov for additional applicant services support.

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.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Other