Title: Director of Virginia Clean Energy Innovation Bank

State Role Title: Program Administration Specialist III

Hiring Range: $100,000 - $140,000

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Department of Energy

Location: Administration/Energy

Agency Website: www.energy.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Do you possess outstanding leadership and strategic planning skills? Are you passionate about accelerating clean power generation and modernizing energy infrastructure right here in Virginia? Are you well-versed in how to finance clean energy projects? Do you have a proven track record of cultivating relationships with key stakeholders, team members, and organizations? Then look no further! The Virginia Department of Energy, State Energy Office, is seeking a Director of the Virginia Clean Energy Innovation Bank (VCEIB) to lead this program and bring the expertise needed to mobilize capital in support of Virginia’s All-American, All-of-the-Above Energy Plan. The successful candidate will implement the bank’s investment strategy; identify investment opportunities; stand up and oversee the bank’s investment process; secure additional funding for the bank; develop partnerships with federal, state, and private entities; oversee VCEIB staff; and work closely with leadership to ensure the bank achieves its mission of mobilizing public and private capital to accelerate deployment of clean power generation and energy infrastructure across Virginia.

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 to qualify for this position:
• Exceptional leadership and strategic planning abilities with a visionary approach to advancing energy financing solutions
• Strong financial acumen, with a preference for specific experience with energy project finance and/or investment management
• Familiarity with relevant federal financial assistance programs, including grants and loans from the federal government (such as the U.S. Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund)
• Familiarity with relevant private-sector financial institutions, including commercial and regional banks; infrastructure funds; and private equity/venture capital firms
• Understanding of state-level policy and regulation surrounding clean power generation and energy infrastructure
• Excellent communication, public speaking, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Proven ability to build partnerships across public, private, and non-profit sectors
• Minimum 5+ years of mid-level or senior-level experience in energy, clean energy, and/or financial sectors, with a strong preference for track record of managing investments as well as applying for and managing federal and non-federal grant funds
• Demonstrated experience in public-private partnerships, energy project financing, or related fields
• 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 2.2-3114 of the Code of Virginia. In addition, the individual accepted for employment will have to successfully pass a drug test, reference check, and background check as part of the Virginia Energy pre-employment process.

Additional Considerations

• Strong background in energy finance is highly desirable

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 close on November 30, 2024, at 11:55 p.m. To be considered, please submit a state employment application, or resume, online at https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/home. A hiring manager 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: 804-729-6048

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.