This position is part of the Office of State and Community Energy Programs, Department of Energy. As a Workforce Development Project Specialist, you will be managing and implementing energy efficiency grant projects/programs; monitoring milestones and funding requirements and making recommendations to keep project/programs on track and within funding constraints and reducing the potential of waste, fraud and abuse of grant funds.

Duties

As a Workforce Development Project Specialist, you will:

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See www.sss.gov.
• If selected, your appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• If selected, you may be required to complete a one-year trial period.

Qualifications

GS-11 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-09 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting ALL of the following: Assist in developing project plans, budgets and scheduling between applicants and awardees; And Maintain awards funding and track financial obligations of close-out awards; And Ensure contact with stakeholder are met in regard to project issues and statues.; And Assist with financial assistance (FA) award preparations, statements of work and grants determinations and briefs senior project officers regarding any necessary modifications. OR I have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree; your education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. For this position, this is defined as a degree in accounting, business administration, or business management. OR I have a combination of education and experience as described above that when added together equal 1 year. 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. Assist in developing project plans, budgets and scheduling between applicants and awardees by establishing baselines for awards; And 2. Maintain project finances with assistance from senior project officers and awards funding by tracking financial obligations of close-out awards; And 3. Provide point of contact services with stakeholder to ensure project issues and statues met.; And 4. Assist with the monitoring of financial assistance (FA) award preparations, statements of work and grants determinations and provide information to senior project officers 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. CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

For GS-11 Grade: If substituting education for specialized experience you must submit proof of your qualifying education. Failure to provide college transcripts may result in a rating of 'Ineligible'. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign education must be reviewed by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website.

For grades GS-12, there are no specific education requirements or substitution of education for experience for this position.

Contacts

• Address Office of State and Community Energy Programs P.O. Box 5088 Oak Ridge, TN 37831 US
• Name: Jeffrey Anderson Mcclain
• Phone: 240-961-1088
• Email: [email protected]