Energy Specialist

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

-Completion of undergraduate core program in assigned engineering area (e.g., mechanical, chemical) to include physics & chemistry.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Energy Specialist

The Office of Energy and Environment within the Ohio Department of Development is presently hiring for an Energy Specialist to join a team of dedicated individuals who help drive Ohio's energy future through innovation, efficiency, and community impact.

What you’ll do:

Delivering expert guidance on energy efficiency, distributed energy, and advanced energy technologies.

Supporting and implementing state and federal energy programs.

Conducting technical reviews of energy projects and evaluating their impact on energy use, emissions, and productivity.

Monitoring and evaluating grant-funded projects, including on-site inspections and compliance reviews.

Developing and maintaining program guidelines, technical standards, and training materials.

Preparing proposals and reports for internal and external stakeholders, including federal agencies.

Representing the department at meetings, conferences, and training sessions.

Providing high-quality customer service and fostering collaborative relationships with partners and stakeholders.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Requires travel – must provide own transportation or, in order to operate State vehicle, must possess valid driver’s license.

Field work includes working in confined spaces (e.g., attics, crawlspaces), industrial plants &/or agricultural businesses/lands.

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period

Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year

Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave

Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)

Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.