State Energy Office Director

Title: State Energy Office Director

State Role Title: Minerals Manager I

Hiring Range: $130,000 - $150,000/annually

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Department of Energy

Location: Administration/Energy

Agency Website: energy.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Virginia Energy is seeking a Director to lead the State Energy Office, providing strategic direction,

administrative oversight, and overall program management. As a member of the executive

leadership team, this role advances policies and initiatives that support energy efficiency, clean

energy deployment, energy security, economic development, and responsible stewardship of

public resources.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing strategic leadership and vision for the State Energy Office.
• Directing the planning, implementation, and evaluation of state and federally funded energy

programs, including energy efficiency, renewable energy, grid resilience, transportation

electrification, and energy affordability initiatives.

• Overseeing the administration of federal grants and state appropriations, ensuring full

compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and reporting requirements.

• Developing and managing the State Energy Office budget to ensure fiscal accountability and

effective stewardship of public funds.

• Leading, mentoring, and supervising staff while fostering a collaborative, innovative, and

high-performance culture.

• Serving as an advisor on state energy policy and representing the office before the Governor's

Office, Secretary's Office, Legislature, federal agencies, local governments, utilities, and other

stakeholders.

• Building and maintaining strategic partnerships across public agencies, private industry,

educational institutions, tribal governments, nonprofit organizations, and regional and national

energy organizations.

• Monitoring emerging technologies, market trends, and federal policy developments to identify

opportunities that benefit the Commonwealth.

• Directing long-term strategic planning, performance measurement, and program evaluation to

ensure effective services and measurable outcomes.

• Promoting transparency, stakeholder engagement, and public communication on statewide

energy initiatives and achievements.

• Ensuring compliance with all applicable state and federal laws, regulations, and ethical

standards.

• Performing other executive leadership duties as assigned.

Virginia Energy's mission is to lead the Commonwealth to a safe, reliable and responsible energy

future with greater emphasis on renewable energy programs and economic development, as well

as implement the Virginia's Energy Plan to ensure the Commonwealth has abundant, reliable,

affordable and clean energy.

Come be a part of an agency that makes a difference. We have offices in Big Stone Gap,

Charlottesville, and Richmond, Virginia.

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated executive or senior-level leadership in energy, public administration,

environmental policy, or a related field, with a record of managing complex initiatives.

• Knowledge of state and federal energy policy, energy efficiency, renewable energy, grid

resilience, and energy program administration

• Ability to provide strategic leadership and manage a complex organization, including

personnel, budgets, and operations

• Experience administering state and/or federally funded programs and ensuring regulatory

compliance

• Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with elected officials, government

agencies, utilities, industry partners, and other stakeholders

• Excellent written, verbal, and public presentation skills
• Strong strategic planning, organizational, and decision-making skills
• Results-driven leader with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver measurable

outcomes

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and standard business software applications
• A valid driver"s license with a satisfactory driving record

Additional Considerations

N/A

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Applications and résumés for this position are accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia's Electronic Recruitment System only. Interview decisions will be based solely on the information provided in your electronic application and/or résumé. Please ensure you detail all relevant work experience clearly and specifically; we will not make assumptions about your qualifications. You will receive confirmation of receipt once your application and/or résumé has been successfully submitted. To check the status of your application, refer to "Your Application" in your account.

All applicants for employment must consent to a comprehensive background check. Selected candidates must successfully pass a drug test, reference, driving, and criminal background check.

This position is designated to file a financial disclosure under the State and Local Government Conflict of Interests Act. This is a condition of employment, and you are required to submit the Statement of Economic Interests electronically through the Virginia Ethics Council's online filing system annually.

This position does not offer visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future. Selected candidate(s) will need to complete the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form.

Virginia Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer by both policy and practice, therefore prohibits discrimination on basis of sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation or disability in the recruitment, selection and hiring of our workforce.

As a certified V3 organization, Virginia Energy honors the Commonwealth's veterans hiring preference. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other National Service Alumni are also encouraged to apply.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or any part of the remaining hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: N/A

Email: humanresources@energy.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.