Program and Policy Chief - Career Executive
Apply NowCompany: State of Wisconsin Division of Personnel Management
Location: Madison, WI 53711
Description:
Introduction
Bring your policy analysis skills and have a top rate career by joining the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin!
The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) is currently recruiting for a Program and Policy Chief to join our team in the Division of Digital Access, Consumer and Environmental Affairs - Office of Energy Innovation.
The Public Service Commission (PSC) is an independent state agency that is responsible for regulating more than 1,100 Wisconsin public utilities, which provide electric, natural gas, combined water and sewer utilities, and certain aspects of local telephone service to households and businesses throughout the state! The PSC of Wisconsin ensures safe, reliable, affordable, and environmentally responsible utility services and equitable access to telecommunications and broadband services.
This position offers a hybridized work schedule. The position will be headquartered at and required to work from the Hill Farms State Office building in Madison, WI on Tuesdays and Thursdays each week. This schedule may change based on operational needs and organizational requirements. All employees working a hybrid work schedule are still expected to telework from within the State of Wisconsin. This topic will be discussed more at the time of the interview.
The PSC is a great place to work! In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring:
In addition to our generous employee benefits, we strive for inclusivity and celebrate different religious holidays and cultural observances and provide flexibility for utilizing paid time off for such celebrations.
Position Summary
This position provides managerial oversight, leadership and support for the Financial Assistance, Compliance and Energy Security Section of the Office of Energy Innovation (OEI). The OEI oversees and administers the federally-designated State Energy Program (SEP) as the designated State Energy Office for Wisconsin including strategic planning and administration of SEP programming and core duties pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 6321 et seq. and 10 CFR 420A and guidelines of the U.S. Department of Energy (U.S. DOE). The position provides strategic direction operating as a Codirector of the OEI. The person in this role ensures that the programs and initiatives of the OEI are in alignment with the goals of the applicable federal programs and initiatives and the goals and direction of the Commission. This position supervises, coaches and develops a professional team which includes grants administration, compliance and program policy analysts.
A key element of this role is meeting and communicating expectations, statuses, timelines and budgets as well as knowing and executing on provisions in state and federal law, code and guidance. This Codirector position is the primary liaison with the U.S. DOE on SEP planning, budgets, reporting, and audits as well as all aspects related to energy security and resilience requirements, initiatives and programs, OEI grant and loan programs.
The position is also responsible for serving as a liaison, as directed, with the Commissioners' Office, Legislature, other state agencies, local, federal, public and private organizations, including the National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO). Grant program oversight is a significant part of this role, as the OEI administers several popular statewide grant programs which have awarded multiple millions of dollars in federal funds to primarily municipal and state governments, universities and colleges, K-12 schools, and hospitals, known as the MUSH Market. Ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations is an essential part of this role and the person in this role leads the policies and procedures related to grant program scoping, Commission proceedings, grant awards and agreements (including regular collaboration with the Office of General Counsel) and amendments, grant administration and reporting, compliance monitoring and the escalation of risks related to grants.
To review the full position description, email Ben Harwell at BenjaminK.Harwell@wisconsin.gov
Salary Information
This position is in schedule-range (81-02) with an annual salary of $87,360-$107,848, plus excellent benefits. A 2 year career executive trial period is required. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin State Compensation Plan.
Job Details
The PSC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As a state agency, we operate under an Equity and Inclusion Plan that aims to create a welcoming environment for all employees and has the full commitment of the Chairperson. We encourage all of our staff to participate in activities organized by our Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee.
Prior to any appointments for position(s) filled from this announcement, candidates may be subject to a comprehensive criminal background check.
The Public Service Commission is a registered participant in the federal work authorization program commonly known as E-Verify to verify employment eligibility of all employees hired on or after June 18, 2015.
The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin is unable to sponsor work visas. Any appointment made will be contingent on the applicant being able to prove valid status to work in the United States.
Qualifications
Minimally qualified applicants will have experience with all of the following:
In addition, well-qualified applicants will have experience with at least two of the following:
How To Apply
Apply online! To apply, click "Apply for Job" to start the application process. Then, you will access your existing account or to create a new account if you don't have an account. Once you are logged in, click "Apply for Job." Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application.
Your application materials are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. For instructions on how to develop and what should be included in these materials, click here . For more information on the basics of the selection process and how the State of WI ensures fair and equitable treatment of all applicants, click here . The vast majority of applicants are able to outline their background and experience in their resume in 1-3 pages. Any resumes submitted with more than 10 pages will not be considered after page 10. If this job posting requires a letter of qualifications, the same limit applies.
Current Wisconsin state employees with Career Executive status need only apply with a resume and letter of qualifications submitted directly to Ben Harwell at BenjaminKHarwell@wisconsin.gov.
Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Questions related to the job and how to apply can be directed to Ben Harwell at (608)266-8665 or BenjaminK.Harwell@wisconsin.gov. For general wisc.jobs user information and technical assistance, please see the wisc.jobs Frequently Asked Questions page.
Deadline to Apply
The deadline to apply is 11:59 PM CT on Wednesday, March 12th, 2025.
Bring your policy analysis skills and have a top rate career by joining the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin!
The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) is currently recruiting for a Program and Policy Chief to join our team in the Division of Digital Access, Consumer and Environmental Affairs - Office of Energy Innovation.
The Public Service Commission (PSC) is an independent state agency that is responsible for regulating more than 1,100 Wisconsin public utilities, which provide electric, natural gas, combined water and sewer utilities, and certain aspects of local telephone service to households and businesses throughout the state! The PSC of Wisconsin ensures safe, reliable, affordable, and environmentally responsible utility services and equitable access to telecommunications and broadband services.
This position offers a hybridized work schedule. The position will be headquartered at and required to work from the Hill Farms State Office building in Madison, WI on Tuesdays and Thursdays each week. This schedule may change based on operational needs and organizational requirements. All employees working a hybrid work schedule are still expected to telework from within the State of Wisconsin. This topic will be discussed more at the time of the interview.
The PSC is a great place to work! In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring:
- Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of paid leave time to start, 9 paid holidays, and 130 hours of sick time that roll over each year.
- Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits ( health plan options start at just $42/month for single plans and $104/month for family plans after two months of employment)
- A casual office atmosphere, flexible work schedules, and telework options depending on the position's requirements
- An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan
- Well Wisconsin Wellness Program
- A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being
- Use this Total Rewards Calculator to see the total value of our competitive benefits package!
In addition to our generous employee benefits, we strive for inclusivity and celebrate different religious holidays and cultural observances and provide flexibility for utilizing paid time off for such celebrations.
Position Summary
This position provides managerial oversight, leadership and support for the Financial Assistance, Compliance and Energy Security Section of the Office of Energy Innovation (OEI). The OEI oversees and administers the federally-designated State Energy Program (SEP) as the designated State Energy Office for Wisconsin including strategic planning and administration of SEP programming and core duties pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 6321 et seq. and 10 CFR 420A and guidelines of the U.S. Department of Energy (U.S. DOE). The position provides strategic direction operating as a Codirector of the OEI. The person in this role ensures that the programs and initiatives of the OEI are in alignment with the goals of the applicable federal programs and initiatives and the goals and direction of the Commission. This position supervises, coaches and develops a professional team which includes grants administration, compliance and program policy analysts.
A key element of this role is meeting and communicating expectations, statuses, timelines and budgets as well as knowing and executing on provisions in state and federal law, code and guidance. This Codirector position is the primary liaison with the U.S. DOE on SEP planning, budgets, reporting, and audits as well as all aspects related to energy security and resilience requirements, initiatives and programs, OEI grant and loan programs.
The position is also responsible for serving as a liaison, as directed, with the Commissioners' Office, Legislature, other state agencies, local, federal, public and private organizations, including the National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO). Grant program oversight is a significant part of this role, as the OEI administers several popular statewide grant programs which have awarded multiple millions of dollars in federal funds to primarily municipal and state governments, universities and colleges, K-12 schools, and hospitals, known as the MUSH Market. Ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations is an essential part of this role and the person in this role leads the policies and procedures related to grant program scoping, Commission proceedings, grant awards and agreements (including regular collaboration with the Office of General Counsel) and amendments, grant administration and reporting, compliance monitoring and the escalation of risks related to grants.
To review the full position description, email Ben Harwell at BenjaminK.Harwell@wisconsin.gov
Salary Information
This position is in schedule-range (81-02) with an annual salary of $87,360-$107,848, plus excellent benefits. A 2 year career executive trial period is required. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin State Compensation Plan.
Job Details
The PSC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As a state agency, we operate under an Equity and Inclusion Plan that aims to create a welcoming environment for all employees and has the full commitment of the Chairperson. We encourage all of our staff to participate in activities organized by our Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee.
Prior to any appointments for position(s) filled from this announcement, candidates may be subject to a comprehensive criminal background check.
The Public Service Commission is a registered participant in the federal work authorization program commonly known as E-Verify to verify employment eligibility of all employees hired on or after June 18, 2015.
The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin is unable to sponsor work visas. Any appointment made will be contingent on the applicant being able to prove valid status to work in the United States.
Qualifications
Minimally qualified applicants will have experience with all of the following:
- Experience managing multiple programs concurrently
- Experience leading a team of professional staff in a formal supervisory role
- Experience working as a liaison for a program with governmental stakeholders (state or federal, legislature, local, etc.) and public or private interest groups
In addition, well-qualified applicants will have experience with at least two of the following:
- Experience developing and implementing policies and procedures related to financial assistance programs
- Experience working with state or federal government processes or procedures
- Experience overseeing efforts to increase energy security or resiliency, especially for a public entity.
How To Apply
Apply online! To apply, click "Apply for Job" to start the application process. Then, you will access your existing account or to create a new account if you don't have an account. Once you are logged in, click "Apply for Job." Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application.
Your application materials are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. For instructions on how to develop and what should be included in these materials, click here . For more information on the basics of the selection process and how the State of WI ensures fair and equitable treatment of all applicants, click here . The vast majority of applicants are able to outline their background and experience in their resume in 1-3 pages. Any resumes submitted with more than 10 pages will not be considered after page 10. If this job posting requires a letter of qualifications, the same limit applies.
Current Wisconsin state employees with Career Executive status need only apply with a resume and letter of qualifications submitted directly to Ben Harwell at BenjaminKHarwell@wisconsin.gov.
Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Questions related to the job and how to apply can be directed to Ben Harwell at (608)266-8665 or BenjaminK.Harwell@wisconsin.gov. For general wisc.jobs user information and technical assistance, please see the wisc.jobs Frequently Asked Questions page.
Deadline to Apply
The deadline to apply is 11:59 PM CT on Wednesday, March 12th, 2025.