Energy Program Coordinator

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
April 27, 2025
If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s):
1326-NN_ADMINPRO - Energy Program Coordinator, 1326-YN_ADMINPRO - Energy Program Coordinator

Business Title:
Energy Program Coordinator

Employee Type:
Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term)

Position Details:

The Opportunity:

This is a high-level position for the Green Transportation Program at the WSU Energy Program. This position is very public facing, providing direct education and technical assistance to public fleets on the use of alternative fuels. Key educational tasks include publishing educational materials and website content, as well as hosting virtual and in-person meetings, webinars, and events. Primary technical assistance duties include consulting with program clients, performing techno-economic analyses, presenting findings, and supporting client progress.

The successful candidate will have experience working independently and in a team and have experience managing many activities concurrently while meeting project deadlines. Experience providing excellent client service in a fast-paced environment, developing technical reports or program plans, and coordinating activities or information are also important.

Additional Information:

This is a full time (100% FTE), temporary position. Overtime eligibility will be determined based on final salary placement.

Temporary End Date: This is a temporary position expected to end on 6/30/2026. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.

Monthly Salary: $5,705.16 - $7,980.01 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant extension program discipline and two (2) years of related program experience. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirements on a year-for-year basis. A Masters degree in a related energy program field may be substituted for the required education.
  
• Experience in developing and implementing programs and managing contracts.
  
• Intermediate skill level for MS Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.
  
• Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver's license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards.
  
• Willingness and ability to travel regionally, occasionally overnight.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Functional and technical knowledge and experience in a range of transportation decarbonization, carbon markets, and environmental justice topics.
  
• Deep knowledge of the wide range of light, medium, and heavy-duty electric vehicles, including battery-electric and fuel-cell-electric vehicles.
  
• Technical expertise with EV charging technologies, including AC Level 2 and DC Fast Charging systems and networks, and an understanding of the steps required to get infrastructure installed.
  
• Some knowledge of biofuel and hydrogen fueling systems is also helpful.
  
• Familiarity with utilities, including investor- and consumer-owned utilities in Washington and the region (see also BPA).
  
• Some knowledge of renewable energy and distributed energy resources.
  
• Experience developing and writing funding proposals.
  
• Knowledge of potential funding sources.
  

Area/College: College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS)
Department Name: Energy Program
Location: Olympia, WA

Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

1) Resume
2) Cover Letter

External candidates, upload all documents in the 'Application Document' section of your application.
Current WSU Employees (internal candidates), before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates, upload all documents in the 'Resume/Cover Letter' section of your application.

Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible.

Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.

Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Time Type:
Full time

Position Term:
12 Month

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

WSU prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates compliant with Title IX. Inquiries regarding Title IX and reports of sex discrimination can be directed to the WSU Title IX Coordinator. More information on WSU's policies and procedures to respond to discrimination and harassment are available here: Nondiscrimination statement.

To apply, visit https://wsu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WSU_Jobs/job/Thurston-County/Energy-Program-Coordinator_R-13385

Washington State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Educator and Employer.







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