Policy and Planning Unit Supervisor

We respect and embrace the experiences, knowledge, and contributions of our team members. We strive for a culture of belonging and balance by upholding our values : Stewardship, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect, and Innovation. We are passionate about Missouri, our role to preserve, protect and enhance our environment, and we are committed to serving its’ citizens. We believe our mission and vision serves a greater purpose and will be felt for generations to come.

You’ll be joining the Division of Energy’s State Energy Program whose objectives are to develop and manage strategic energy programs; conduct state energy planning activities; support development of domestic energy resources; promote economic development and investment in Missouri’s energy industry; and coordinate energy emergency planning.

The Policy and Planning Unit’s core functions are to review, assess, and analyze federal energy policies and how they affect energy production and consumption in Missouri for the purpose of conducting state energy planning activities; to coordinate the development of complex, energy-related reports and recommendations; to serve as a subject matter experts on various energy-related topics as directed by State Energy Office priorities; and to develop, coordinate, and implement new energy grant or loan programs, if necessary. Energy sector subject matter experts within the unit provide technical assistance and guidance to internal and external stakeholders so that they may have the best available information when making decisions that drive Missouri towards a more reliable, affordable, and secure energy landscape.

This position will be located at Division of Energy, 1101 Riverside Drive, Jefferson City MO 65101.

• Supervise, manage, and determine the scope and workload of six full-time first-line personnel in a way that maximizes the unit’s effectiveness to meet the goals and priorities of the State Energy Office
• Administer and delegate duties and activities related to comprehensive state energy planning
• Conduct and assign independent research, reviews, and assessments of national, regional, and local energy policies, laws, and regulations and analyze their effects on the energy landscape of Missouri; coordinate Project Officers to provide information and recommendations to department management, elected officials and their teams related to federal and state energy policies and the opportunities or limitations those policies pose in advancing Missouri’s energy policies and priorities
• Review, implement, and provide oversight of special projects to advance state energy initiatives; lead Project Officers as they develop and implement their own special projects; provide coaching, training, and support to team members to achieve effective project management
• Proactively coordinate and collaborate with other state agencies and offices, federal agencies and offices, energy industry stakeholders, nongovernmental entities

To be successful in this position, a candidate will need the following skills:

• External Awareness : Understands and keeps up to date on local, national, and international policies and trends that affect the organization and shape stakeholders' views; is aware of the organization's impact on the external environment.
• Project Management : Knowledge of the principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing projects and resources, including monitoring and inspecting costs, work, and contractor performance.
• Managing Performance : Takes responsibility for team member’s performance by setting and communicating expectations and goals that are specific and measurable, tracking progress against the goals, supporting employees’ efforts to achieve job goals (by providing resources, removing obstacles, acting as a buffer, etc.), ensuring feedback, and addressing performance problems and issues promptly.
• Strategic Thinking : Formulates effective strategies consistent with the business and competitive strategy of the organization in a global economy. Examines policy issues and strategic planning with a long-term perspective. Determines objectives and sets priorities; anticipates potential threats or opportunities.

Equivalent to those typically gained by:

• Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in environmental policy, energy engineering, or another environmental science-related field.
• 4+ years of professional experience in an environmental policy, regulatory, engineering, advocacy, or related role.

Training, certification, and/or education in continuous process improvement programs such as Lean Six Sigma as well as completion of Missouri Way, Leadership Academy, and similar programs is preferred.

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

Benefits & Work-life Balance

Our benefits package and flexible 40-hour work week promotes the mental and physical health of you and your family as you work towards achieving your professional goals. Benefits include paid vacation and sick leave, paid life insurance, medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance. Learn more here .

How we invest in you:

• Exceptional professional development: mentoring from experienced professionals, cross-media training, career advancement opportunities, paid trainings, and continuing education tuition assistance.
• Support for professional registrations when required, through paid study materials, fees, study time, test time, exam fees, and licensure renewal fees.

Justin Sherwood, State Energy Program Manager, Division of Energy at Justin.Sherwood@dnr.mo.gov

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Sally Namassy, Recruiter at dnr.recruiter@dnr.mo.gov

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• State of Missouri

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