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

Virgin Islands Energy Office
No. 4101 Mars Hill, Frederiksted
St. Croix, V.I. 00840
(340) 713-4836 Ext. 2248
ATTN: Trudy E. Green
Energy Administrator

JOB TITLE:  Program Specialist  

CLASSIFICATION:   Exempt

SALARY RANGE:   $40,000

SUMMARY:   The Program Specialist (PS) is responsible for implementing and supporting energy policies and programs of the Department of Energy and the 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, etc., and assists in policy development and private sector initiatives;  The PS is the primary channel for 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.  

In this position, the individual is also responsible for acting 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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but not limited to the following:
    
Provide management services to ensure program management of program tasks, activities and specific initiatives so that overall program objectives are met. 

Assist in the evaluation of technical services for renewable energy activities, and special projects.

Assist in the development of Territorial policies on renewable energy and energy conservation, and coordinate inter-agency efforts that relate to renewable energy development.

Work with private and business sector, i.e., industrial and commercial community, to achieve DOE and VIEO goals and objectives, and encourage initiatives to assist in the development of renewable energy markets for the Virgin Islands.

Ensure comprehensive documentation of the development of renewable energy programs.

Obtains and manages resources within assigned areas of responsibility.

Conduct site visits to government entities to encourage use of energy efficiency and renewable energy applications.

Develop and implement all technical projects of the VIEO, including renewable energy systems, product development/certification and testing, resource data base development, etc.

Develop specifications for technical Request for Proposals and review technical bids.

Assist with presentations of findings, conclusions and recommendations to designated public or private organizations.

Studies methods of improving work measurements of performance standards, and evaluate findings and recommend changes or modifications in program activity.  

Attend energy seminars, staff meetings, and training sessions and reports findings.

Provide monitoring and assessment reports of work performance and findings. 

Maintain the confidentiality and integrity of the VIEO during project implementation and development. 

FACTOR 1– KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

Considerable knowledge of program management principles and operational procedures. 

Considerable knowledge of local and federal program rules and regulations and principles.

Considerable knowledge of grants research and grant management.

Knowledge of the relationship between energy, the environment, and the economy.

Knowledge of monitoring and program analyses techniques.

Ability to create program evaluation and monitoring criteria.

Ability to follow instruction: written and oral.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing, including general correspondence and technical reports. 

Ability to communicate well orally, and formally conducts presentations to widely varying audiences.

Possess strong problem-solving skills.

Possess high level of computer literacy.