CLIMATE AND ENERGY SPECIALIST
Salary
$76,608.72 - $114,693.84 Annually
Location
Nevada
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
2026-01914
Department
GOE - OFFICE OF ENERGY
Opening Date
04/30/2026
Closing Date
5/7/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
D
Max Number of Applicants
50
Salary Grade
39
Full Physical Address of Position (City, State, Zip)
Carson City, NV and Las Vegas, NV
Job Summary
Climate and Energy Specialist will work under the direction of the Director and Deputy Director, primarily on planning, organizing and implementing programs related to energy efficiency. Develop, recommend, communicate, execute, and assess goals, objectives, and strategic plans in alignment with agency directives and positions. Develop, monitor, and assess key performance indicators and metrics. Coordinate the goal of reducing energy consumption through the tracking and evaluation of historic and current energy consumption data and utility charges for state-owned buildings in a manner consistent with NRS 701.215 and 701.218; and monitor energy usage against targets and objectives. Work statewide on various programs create within the State to ensure compliance and provide technical assistance. Plan, organize, coordinate, manage, direct, and evaluate complex statewide programs and activities to achieve identified goals and objectives. Conduct outreach, training, workshops and participate in public hearings, when necessary, to adopt or amend regulations for these programs. Assist with the compilation of the required financial and statistical data needed to maintain databases and ensure accurate program metrics and reporting requirements; conduct a variety of studies and research including statistical and informational analysis; prepare and present these reports summarizing results and conclusions; research and submit grant applications to secure federal/private funding to reduce energy consumption in state-owned buildings or other related energy or fuel efficiency matters.
Under the direction of the Governor's Office of Energy, Energy Program Manager, the Climate and Energy Specialist plans, organizes, and implements Energy Office programs, including land use and siting for renewable energy development, climate policy, transmission planning, electricity markets, and promoting efforts to reduce energy consumption and the State's carbon footprint.
Essential Qualifications
Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in a natural or physical science, engineering, or energy-related field and three years of professional experience which includes the planning, design, administration and evaluation of climate and/or energy programs and projects; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
Job Duties
Provide local governments, industry, and stakeholders with information, educational resources, and technical assistance relating to responsible development of Nevada's natural resources, climate policy, and innovative energy projects.
Establish and promote energy awareness, sustainability efforts and conservation policy programs; may assist in the creation and serve as the coordinator for a statewide energy team with the goal of reducing energy consumption and the State's carbon footprint in state-owned and private buildings; apply analytical and evaluation criteria to conduct energy studies; establish energy optimization protocols and programs; apply analysis to land use and market design plans and initiatives to further renewable energy and transmission development; and establish land use and siting plans to further renewable energy and transmission development.
May conduct facility site visits; perform technical energy studies and audits of facilities to identify energy savings opportunities; outline energy saving goals; recommend improvement measures to equipment to minimize energy costs; advise state facilities managers on energy conservation methods/procedures and recommend field improvement measures; prepare periodic energy management performance updates for management.
Assist the Energy Program Manager in drafting and implementing energy policy, sustainability strategies; assist in convening federal entities, public agencies, and private stakeholders to establish procedures and improvements pertaining to land use and siting, transmission planning, and electricity markets development.
Work with the Grants & Fiscal Staff in the Governor's Office of Energy to research and submit grant applications to secure federal/private funding to reduce energy consumption throughout the state or other related energy or fuel efficiency matters.
May train, supervise and evaluate the performance of professional, technical and support staff.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Working knowledge of: principles and practices associated with climate policy, sustainability, land use and siting, and energy conservation; computer software programs necessary to complete job assignments.
General knowledge of: federal, State, and local energy mandates.
Ability to: read and understand energy-related information from plans, drawings, specifications, manuals, correspondence, reports, graphs and memos; research new technologies, products, and industry trends; conduct and analyze energy audits; communicate ideas and findings; develop and evaluate options and implement solutions; review and analyze written and computerized data to solve problems related to energy efficiency and energy consumption; facilitate discussions and develop materials for stakeholders, statewide energy team members and others in an organized and effective manner; establish and maintain positive working relationships with agency management and staff; serve as a subject matter expert and technical resource on energy development and siting, energy conservation savings and energy strategies; communicate both orally and in writing using appropriate vocabulary and grammar to obtain and provide information, explain policies and procedures, and write reports and other technical documents; understand and perform statistical computations; operate personal computers.
The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.
Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.
Benefits include:
Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees' Benefits Program (PEBP).
Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication.
Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.
No Nevada state income tax.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of "standard" or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.
Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).
For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF).
The following are legal holidays:
January 1.............................................. New Years Day
Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.s Birthday
Third Monday in February................ Washington's Birthday
Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day
June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day
July 4.................................................... Independence Day
First Monday in September.............. Labor Day
Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day
November 11........................................ Veterans Day
Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day
Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day
December 25........................................ Christmas Day
When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255
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Climate and Energy Specialist - Do you have any of the following?
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This position requires up to 25% of travel. Can you meet this requirement?
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A valid drivers license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. Can you meet this requirement?
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A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items. Can you meet this requirement?
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Certification as a Sustainability Excellence Professional or Sustainability Excellence Associate issued by the US Green Building Council's, Green Business Certification, Incorporated is required within six months of appointment. Can you meet this requirement?
Required Question
Employer State of Nevada (NV)
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See Above for Posting Location, Nevada, 89701
Website https://nvjobs.nv.gov