Organization
Governor's Office of Planning and Research
Job Description
The Governor’s Office of Planning & Research (OPR) seeks to fill a Limited Term/Fulltime Staff Services Manager I (Specialist) position in the Strategic Growth Council Branch, Solar For All program. Note: The limited term 12 months appointment may be extended up to 24 months or may become permanent.
Under the guidance of the Deputy Director of Energy Investments, the Solar for All Program Lead orchestrates the daily management, oversight, and strategic direction of the program within the Strategic Growth Council (SGC). This role is pivotal in fostering collaboration across various sectors, including intra-agency programs within the SGC, other state departments and agencies, federal entities, community stakeholders, and industry groups. The aim is to ensure the effective execution of the Solar for All program and to seek avenues for expanding the SGC Energy Investments portfolio.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the administration of the Solar for All Project Development grant program, aimed at providing technical and financial assistance to support solar and storage project development in disadvantaged and tribal communities.
- Implementing a community-centric technical assistance strategy to ensure the development of cost-effective, community-led solar+storage projects that are adaptable to the specific needs of local communities.
- Coordinating statewide efforts across multiple agencies, such as the California Public Utilities Commission, California Energy Commission, and the Employment Development Department, to align program outcomes with state-wide decarbonization and equity objectives.
- Developing grant programs that address barriers to participation in solar+storage projects for low-income and disadvantaged communities, thus facilitating access to necessary resources.
- Enhancing accessibility to the Solar for All program through a dedicated website, offering eligibility screening and integration of financial and technical resources.
- Expanding the reach of state investments in solar+storage by partnering with local governments, Tribal Nations, and community organizations, and leveraging both public and private capital to maximize the impact of state investments.
- Collaborating with the California Employment Development Department to link project development grantees with workforce development programs, promoting job creation and sustainable community growth.
FT/PT
Full Time
Application Deadline