VACANT POSITIONS

Persons interested in the following positions should forward a letter of introduction and resume to:

Virgin Islands Energy Office
No. 45 Mars Hill, Frederiksted
St. Croix, V.I. 00840-4474
(340) 773-1082 Ext. 2248
ATTN: Trudy E. Green
Energy Administrator

St. Croix - Classified

Energy Program Manager: (Range - $52,891)

The Energy Program Manager (EPM) is responsible for the overall supervision of VIEO program staff both on St. Thomas and St. Croix; creates programmatic planning for approved Stripper Well programs/projects.  Oversees assigned tasks of program staff and is responsible for the day to day functioning of staff assignments, oversees the development/implementation of energy programs/projects, provides support to energy staff by reviewing research analysis of energy programs and reports, acts in a liaison capacity with other states/federal agencies and local government and business community. 

Minimum Qualifications

 A Master's Degree in planning, environmental studies or program management, and two years experience working with federal programs, one in which has been in a supervisory/managerial position; or a Bachelor of Arts Degree in all the above studies and four years experience working with federal programs, two years in which has been in a supervisory/managerial position; or an Associates Degree in all the above studies and six years experience working with federal programs, two in which has been in a supervisory/managerial position.   Computer literacy is required.

Energy Analyst II:  (Range - $31,326)

The Energy Analyst II assists in the development and maintenance of a segment of the Territories energy programs in such areas as conversation, energy supply contingency planning, energy information analysis, transfer, and resource development.  Provide direct assistance to all energy users in public and private sectors.  Assignments also involves identifying special usage problems, analyzing energy data, developing programs and methods designed to reduce consumption, researching alternative energy sources and techniques.

Minimum Qualifications

St. Croix - Exempt

Financial Program Coordinator: ($45,000)

The Financial Program Coordinator (FPC) is responsible for the development, implementation, and management of all financial activities within the Virgin Islands Energy Office.  Must possess an intensive knowledge and understanding of all aspects of accounting functions, budgeting, and have the aptitude to handle all fiscal activities relating to financial and programmatic matters, ensure availability of funds before financial transactions are enacted, assist in the preparation of local and federal budgets, coordination of energy grant program, prepares financial payments and invoicing; and program/project evaluation reports, and the coordination of special assignments in energy conservation area. 

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in accounting, business administration, economics or energy related field or, at least four years in the area of applied energy conservation; or six years in increasingly responsible positions in related financial and technical fields.  Computer literacy is required.

St. Thomas- Classified

Energy Engineer:  (Range - $49,525)

The Energy Engineer assists the Supervisor of Engineering in a variety of energy engineering duties, and participates in the technical evaluation process for Energy Office programs. Implements and conducts energy audits/technical analysis within the approved State Plan. Reviews building plans/projects designs to determine the feasibility of energy conservation and compliance of building codes.  Determine building load/balances data. Conducts site visits, monitor grants for energy conservation in schools and hospitals; and recommends methods for improvement.  Incumbent interprets Virgin Islands policies, and energy building and conservation codes.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a major in Energy Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or any closely related engineering field, plus a minimum of five (5) years experience in engineering work (preferably in the area of Energy Conservation)  Computer literacy is required

Program Monitor II: (Range $33,319)

The Program Monitor II (PM-II) – This position will be based on the island of St. John.  The incumbent will perform professional and technical work relating to comprehensive planning, program development, and implementation of the Territory’s energy resources.  Work is performed in accordance with prescribed standards and general established policies.  Although supervised, the incumbent must possess the ability to function independently in developing/monitoring program, and work with government/private agencies to insure successful program implementation.  The incumbent will also interact with residents of St. John to provide energy efficiency and renewable energy information, and conduct outreach activities on that island.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four year college/institution with studies in energy technology, physical/natural science, planning or related field, plus four years experience in Federal programs; or four years experience in a responsible professional technical program development position; or possess a graduate degree in a related field plus two years experience.  Computer literacy is required.

St. Thomas – Exempt
                               
Program Specialist:  ($45,000)

The Program Specialist (PS) is responsible for implementing and supporting energy policies and programs of the Department of Energy and the Virgin Islands Energy Office (VIEO), to accelerate the deployment of energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies through partnerships with the local and federal governments, and other entities, i.e., industrial and commercial sectors, and assists in policy development and private sector initiatives;  The PS is the primary channel for energy efficiency/renewable energy (EE/RE) program delivery and customer communications with the VIEO.    The PS oversees inter-agency activities; develops and implements renewable energy research programs for the VIEO; identifies methods for transfer of technology and related skills to VIEO staff and the general population, and acts as liaison with grantees, contractors and other governmental agencies to assure that the VIEO, through its energy efficiency programs and activities, is meeting the energy management assistance needs of those groups.  The PS is extremely instrumental in the programmatic areas of the Energy Building Codes, Enforcement of Mandatory Legislation, Wind Energy Ordinance, Comprehensive Energy Policy for the Territory, and also acts as the liaison between the VIEO and the Southern States Energy Board.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree and five years experience in program analysis in increasingly responsible technical or program management positions, or graduate degree in related fields plus four years experience.   Computer literacy is required.