Policy Planner 4 Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/5057238) Apply  Policy Planner 4 Salary $4,694.00 - $9,211.00 Monthly Location Baton Rouge, LA Job Type Classified Job Number DENR-OS-2025-212262-MFR Department DENR-Office of the Secretary Opening Date 08/26/2025 Closing Date 8/31/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits About this Job The Office of Energy promotes the efficient use and responsible management of energy in the state. It helps maximize Louisiana's energy potential by exploring all energy sources and by reducing current energy consumption through education, energy-use studies, and demonstrations of energy-efficient technologies. This Policy Planner 4 is a senior-level position, responsible for leading statewide energy policy development, with a primary focus on federally funded energy initiatives and grant programs administered through the U.S. Department of Energy (USDOE). The incumbent develops policies, procedures, and planning frameworks to ensure alignment with federal energy priorities, regulatory compliance, and effective delivery of energy efficiency and renewable energy programs. Minimum Qualifications Seven years of experience in policy planning; OR Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus four years of experience in policy planning; OR A bachelor's degree plus four years of experience in policy planning; OR An advanced degree plus three years of experience in policy planning. EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION: Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field. Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundhere. Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties: Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: + Serve as the lead policy strategist for federally funded energy initiatives, including the State Energy Program (SEP) and grant programs authorized through federal agencies to include but not limited to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). + Lead development, maintenance, and implementation of the Louisiana State Energy Plan, ensuring all components are consistent with federal energy priorities and programmatic funding conditions. + Develop, revise, and implement internal policies and procedures to govern the execution of federal energy grants, with a focus on accountability, compliance, and strategic impact. + Interpret federal and state legislation, guidance, and translate them into actionable policies, templates, and workflows within the Office of Energy. + Coordinate policy-related aspects of federally funded energy programs with stakeholders including the Governor’s Office, Division of Administration, USDOE, and regional partners. + Provide strategic direction and oversight of programs funded by federal energy grants, ensuring they meet performance metrics, reporting deadlines, and compliance standards. + Review and approve program work plans, scopes of work, and deliverables to ensure consistency with both federal grant terms and the State Energy Plan. + Develop and maintain policy guidance, templates, and technical assistance tools for grant applicants, subrecipients, and internal users participating in federally funded energy programs. + Provide expert technical and policy guidance to local governments, school systems, higher education institutions, and nonprofits participating in federal energy programs. + Performs other related duties as assigned by the manager. Compensation: The maximum amounts listed are the maximum salary amounts a person can make at each level over their career andnot the amount we are allowed to pay a new hire. Appointment Type: Probational. A current, permanent status state employee may be required to accept a probational appointment in lieu of promotion. + Additional Vacancies may be filled from this announcement within 90 days of the closing date. Location: This position is located in within the Office of Energy in Baton Rouge, LA How to Apply: No Civil Service test scoreis required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. *Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumeswill notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. For further information about this vacancy contact: Human Resources Department of Energy and Natural Resources PO Box 94396 Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9396 Email:DNR-Recruiting@la.gov The Department of Energy and Natural Resources is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities, refer to the Louisiana Employment Resources Guide athttp://www.laworks.net/Downloads/LRS/EmploymentResourceGuide\_2018.pdf. The Department of Energy and Natural Resources is a participant in the E-Verify system for identification and employment eligibility purposes. Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program: Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/ Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: + New Year's Day + Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, + Mardi Gras, + Good Friday, + Memorial Day, + Independence Day, + Labor Day, + Veteran's Day, + Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. ***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase. Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to): + Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system + Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), + Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others Employer State of Louisiana Address For agency contact information, please refer to the supplemental information above. 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