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    Director of Grid Reliability and Power Generation - Richmond, United States - Commonwealth of Virginia

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    Are you knowledgeable of current and emerging energy technologies, policies, and procedures? Do you have experience leading energy projects and managing energy-related programs? Then look no further The Virginia Department of Energy, State Energy Office, is seeking a highly motivated and organized individual to join our team as the Director of Grid Reliability and Power Generation. This multifaceted role will ensure that the State Energy Office can provide a unified approach to identifying and solving the Commonwealth's energy needs and issues by collaborating with stakeholders to develop and implement energy plans and policies. This position is currently approved to work a Hybrid telework schedule with four days in the office and one day of telework.

    Minimum Qualifications

    The successful candidate should have the following knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience in order to qualify for this position:

    • In-depth understanding of energy technologies and policies in the areas of transmission and distribution, grid resilience, renewable energy, natural gas generation & distribution, nuclear energy, utility operation & regulation, emerging technologies, efficiency, demand response, energy performance contracting, transportation, and other similar areas

    • Incumbent must have proven leadership experience

    • Must be capable of meeting key objectives using data driven results through assessments and analyses of energy sector supply, demand, production, transportation, and efficiencies

    • Must possess proven problem-solving skills with a creative and innovative approach

    • Proven knowledge and experience in project management in an energy sector

    • Direct experience with transmission and distribution system planning and a deep understanding of grid resilience challenges

    • A basic understanding of PJM, the Regional Transmission Organization (RTO), market operations, generation dispatching through Locational Marginal Pricing (LMP), load forecasting, interconnection, and the Regional Transmission Expansion Plan (RTEP) process

    • Understanding of gird challenges and solutions; deployment of smart grid technology, renewable energy grid integration, and transmission congestion

    • Knowledge of energy rates, regulations, and tariffs

    • 5+ years of experience leading energy projects and managing energy-related programs

    • A valid driver's license with a good driving record

    This position has been designated as required to file a Statement of Economic Interest in accordance with Section of the Code of Virginia. In addition, the individual accepted for employment will have to pass a drug test and successfully complete reference checks as part of the Virginia Energy pre-employment process.

    Additional Considerations


    • Experience working with a utility, electric grid operator, or related organization is preferred

    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.

    This position will be open until filled. To be considered, please submit a state employment application, or resume, online at . A hiring manager/human resources will review all applications received and select candidates who most closely meet the established criteria for interviews.

    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:

    Email: ov

    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.



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