Energy Program Coordinator

Available Title(s):

1326-NN_ADMINPRO - Energy Program Coordinator, 1326-YN_ADMINPRO - Energy Program Coordinator

Business Title:

Energy Program Coordinator

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term)

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

Position Details:

Summary of Duties:

This is a high-level position for the Green Transportation Program at the WSU Energy Program. This position is public facing, providing direct education and technical assistance to public fleets on the use of alternative fuels. Key educational tasks include publishing educational materials and website content, as well as hosting virtual and in-person meetings, webinars, and events. Primary technical assistance duties include consulting with program clients, performing techno-economic analyses, presenting findings, and supporting client progress.
The successful candidate will have experience working independently and, in a team, and have experience managing many activities concurrently while meeting project deadlines. Experience providing excellent client service in a fast-paced environment, developing technical reports or program plans, coordinating activities or information are also important

This recruitment will be used to fill multiple open positions.
Required Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant extension program discipline and two (2) years of related program experience. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirements on a year-for-year basis. A Masters degree in a related energy program field may be substituted for the required education.

• Experience in developing and implementing programs and managing contracts.

• Intermediate skill level for MS Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.

• Must have, or able to obtain, a valid driver’s license by time of hire.

• Willingness and ability to travel regionally, occasionally overnight.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Functional and technical knowledge and experience in a range of transportation decarbonization, carbon markets, and environmental justice topics.

• Deep knowledge of the wide range of light-, medium-, and heavy-duty electric vehicles, including battery-electric and fuel-cell-electric vehicles.

• Technical expertise with EV charging technologies, including AC Level 2 and DC Fast Charging systems and networks, and an understanding of the steps required to get infrastructure installed. Some knowledge of biofuel and hydrogen fueling systems is also helpful.

• Familiarity with utilities, including investor- and consumer-owned utilities in Washington and the region (see also BPA).

• Some knowledge of renewable energy and distributed energy resources.

• Experience developing and writing funding proposals.

• Knowledge of potential funding sources.

Additional Information:

Area/College:

College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS) 

Department Name:

WSU Energy Program

City, State, Zip:

Olympia, WA, 98501

Department Link:

https://www.energy.wsu.edu/

Monthly Salary:

$5,705.16 - $7,980.01

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110 , the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range. For more information regarding Administrative Professional (AP) Compensation at Washington State University (WSU), please visit the following website: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/classification-compensation/ap-compensation-structure/ .
WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts.
For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for AP staff visit: https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024-Benefit-Overview-for-Faculty-and-AP.pdf .

Find total compensation information here: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/ .

Overtime Eligibility:

Overtime Ineligible

FTE:

100%

Temporary End Date:

This is a temporary position expected to end on June 30, 2025. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.

Posting Close Date:

Applicants must submit their completed application by May 27, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.

Background Check:

This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34 , engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need.  A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Application Instructions:

External candidates, please upload all documents in the “Resume/CV” section of your application. Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application.
Required Documents:

Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application.

1) Resume

2) Cover Letter

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or [email protected] .