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This position is part of the Office of State and Community Energy Programs, Department of Energy. As a Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Project Specialist, you will be managing EECBG Program formula grants, including cultivating relationships with assigned grantees and advising them on grant compliance and project development, monitoring grant milestones and funding requirements and making recommendations to keep grant projects and programs on track.
Learn more about this agency09/09/2024 to 09/10/2024
$86,962 - $156,323 per year
Pay will vary by geographic location and the grade level you are selected.
GS 12 - 13
4 vacancies in the following location:
Yes
Not applicable, this is a remote position.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Term - Not to Exceed 2-years (4 years total)
Full-time
Competitive
13
No
No
Yes
24-CP-00245-12539083 -DHA
808453400
U.S. citizens or U.S. Nationals; no prior Federal experience is required. Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration.
As an Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Project Specialist, you will:
GS-12 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-11 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting ALL of the following:
1. Negotiates all project plans, budgets and scheduling between applicants and awardees by establishing baselines for awards; And
2. Support project scope and budget planning which includes evaluation criteria measurements to assess projects; And
3. Serve as a point of contact for stakeholders and awardees on behalf of the agency; And
4. Accountable for the monitoring of financial assistance (FA) award preparations, statements of work and grants determinations and providing information to senior personnel regarding any necessary modifications.
GS-13 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-12 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting ALL of the following:
1.. Negotiates all project plans, budgets and scheduling between applicants and awardees by establishing baselines for awards and providing expert guidance; And
2. Perform project scope and budget evaluation which includes evaluation criteria measurements to assess projects; And
3. Serve as primary point of contact for stakeholders and awardees on behalf of the agency; And
4. Accountable for the monitoring of financial assistance (FA) award preparations, statements of work and grants determinations and providing recommendations to senior personnel regarding any necessary modifications.
"Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
For grades GS-12 and GS-13. there are no specific education requirements or substitution of education for experience for this position.
The U.S. Department of Energy fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
This position is announced under a government-wide Direct-Hire Authority (DHA) for Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Project Specialist positions in the 1101 series. Under the DHA, applicants who meet the Education and Qualification requirements listed in this announcement will be referred for consideration. Veteran's Preference, category rating, and traditional rating and ranking of applicants do not apply under the DHA process.
Appointments made under the DHA are processed as "new" appointments. Current Federal employees may be required to serve a new probationary period (5 CFR 315.802(b).
Successful candidates will possess the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
To apply for this position, you MUST provide a complete application package which includes:
Failure to submit any of the above mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted. Do not provide photos or list a Social Security Number or date of birth on any attachment.
Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the announcement closing date to receive consideration. The application process is as follows:
Once you submit your online application, you will receive a confirmation notification by email that your submission was successful. After the closing of the announcement, if your self-assessment responses place you as an eligible candidate for referral, we will refer your name to the hiring official, you may be contacted directly for a possible interview. We will notify you of the status of your Application Package at the time candidates are referred for consideration, and when the selection process is complete.
If you are interested in being added to our Schedule A or 30% or more Disabled Veterans repository, please submit your information by using the below links.
https://www.usajobs.gov/job/789178500 - 30 Percent or More Disabled Veteran Repository 2024 for Department of Energy
https://www.usajobs.gov/job/789179000 - Schedule A Repository 2024 for Department of Energy
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/808453400. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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