Energy Program Coordinator

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
December 8, 2025
If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s):
1326-NN_ADMINPRO - Energy Program Coordinator, 1326-YN_ADMINPRO - Energy Program Coordinator

Business Title:
Energy Program Coordinator

Employee Type:
Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term)

Position Details:

The Opportunity:

As the Energy Program Coordinator, you will coordinate specialized energy programs for the Washington State University (WSU) Energy Program, requiring a combination of technical and programmatic skills. You will provide day-to-day leadership in implementing the state's $110 million Renewable Energy System Incentive Program and co-lead the administration of Washington State's community solar expansion program. In this role, you will develop program processes, procedures, and requirements; conduct stakeholder outreach and manage stakeholder relationships; oversee and manage the solar system proposal review, pre-certification, and certification processes; prioritize tasks for other team members; conduct technical reviews of incentive application data for compliance with program requirements; and complete necessary reporting.

Additional Information:

This is a full time (100% FTE), temporary position. Overtime eligibility will be determined based on final salary placement.

Temporary End Date: This is a temporary position expected to end on June 30, 2026. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.

Monthly Salary: $5,705.16 - $7,221.72 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant extension program discipline and two (2) years of experience in providing technical information and/or training on a variety of energy related building science topics. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirements on a year-for-year basis. A Masters degree in a related energy program field may be substituted for the required education.
  
• Knowledge of photovoltaic systems, infrastructure, technologies, and developments.
  
• Understanding of federal and state regulations governing photovoltaic systems.
  
• Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver's license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree preferred.
  
• Knowledge of legislative processes and/or public policy training.
  
• Knowledge of potential funding sources. Experience in developing program proposals or grant writing.
  
• Experience providing technical and programmatic support to public and private entities.
  
• Familiarity with Washington State photovoltaic industry.
  

About Department/College/Area/ Campus - WSU Energy Program > Home

Area/College: College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences
Department Name: Energy Program
Location: Olympia, WA 98501

Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

1) Resume
2) Cover Letter

External candidates, upload all documents in the 'Application Document' section of your application.
Current WSU Employees (internal candidates), before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates, upload all documents in the 'Resume/Cover Letter' section of your application.

Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible.

Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.

Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Time Type:
Full time

Position Term:
12 Month

Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

In matters of admission, employment, housing or services, or in the educational programs or activities it operates, WSU does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of sex, race, color, national or ethnic origin, physical disability, mental disability, sensory disability, use of a trained service animal, age, religion, creed, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, honorably discharged veteran, member of the military, or immigration or citizenship status except as authorized by federal or state law, regulation, or government contract.

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More information, resources, and contact information are available here: https://ccr.wsu.edu/notice-of-nondiscrimination/

To apply, visit https://wsu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WSU_Jobs/job/Thurston-County/Energy-Program-Coordinator_R-14279

Washington State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Educator and Employer.







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