Working Title: EV & Storage Technical SpecialistJob Class: Management Analyst 4Agency: Commerce Department
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 04/13/2024
Closing Date : 05/03/2024
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Commerce Dept / Commerce-MAPE
Division/Unit : Energy Resources / Emerging Energy Technologies
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $31.57 - $46.82 / hourly; $65,918 - $97,760 / annually
Classified Status : Temporary - Unclassified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
End Date : Three years from date of hire.
FLSA Status : Exempt - Administrative
Telework Eligible : Yes
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : No
Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.This is a Temporary Unclassified position anticipated to last up to 3 years.Hybrid work environment with potential for significant telework. Primary work location will be the Golden Rule Building in St. Paul.Serve as the State Energy Office's (SEO) Electric Vehicle and Energy Storage Subject Matter Expert (SME) and lead research analyst on engineering and technical matters focused on:
Electric Vehicles (EV) and EV Charging infrastructure.
Energy Storage, particularly battery storage but inclusive of other emerging energy storage technologies.
How electric vehicle charging infrastructure and energy storage may impact the grid.
This position will provide policy and technical guidance, direction and expertise to management and staff on programmatic development as well as difficult and sensitive cases, dockets, and policy initiatives, including energy storage, interconnection, infrastructure placement and planning. As such, this team member will need have strong engineering and technical skills and have strong oral and written communication skills (both formal and informal).Minimum Qualifications3 (three) years of experience performing analysis, exercising judgment, and relying on knowledge in:
Electric Vehicle Charging,
Electrical Engineering,
Energy Storage,
Electrical grids, and
Micro-grids.
A Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or similar engineering or science degree is equivalent to one (1) year of experience.An Advanced degree in electrical engineering or similar engineering or science degree is equivalent to eighteen (18) months of experience.Applicants who meet the above education/experience requirement will be further evaluated based on the following:
Excellent organizational skills.
Focus and attention to detail.
Excellent writing and communication skills and be able to work closely with lead staff and decision makers.
Experience with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Material Science, or Battery-related Chemistry.
Verbal communicator with who shares our vision for a more reliable, affordable and clean energy world.
Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to condense and explain technical information in a concise manner that can be understood by diverse constituents such as leadership, local units of government, nonprofits, contractors and the general public.
Experience working on large diplomatic projects or stakeholder engagement initiatives related to energy storage and EV Infrastructure.
Physical RequirementsRequires occasional moving of articles such as boxes, accounting records, laptop computer, and portable printer.Additional RequirementsJob offer is contingent upon passing reference checks to verify job-related credentials, a criminal background check and drivers’ license check prior to appointment.AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERMinnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
