Initial Posting Date:
07/07/2025
Application Deadline:
07/20/2025
Agency:
Department of Administrative Services
Salary Range:
$6,123 - $9,409
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Energy and Sustainability Program Coordinator (Operations & Policy Analyst 3)
Job Description:
Energy and Sustainability Program Coordinator (Operations & Policy Analyst 3)
Oregon Department of Administrative Services
Salem, Oregon – (Hybrid Opportunity)
Permanent, Full-Time
Make a Difference for Oregon’s Future!
Are you passionate about sustainability, energy efficiency, and public service? Join the
Office of Sustainability
at the
Oregon Department of Administrative Services
(DAS) and help state government lead by example in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, conserving resources, and building a more sustainable Oregon.
What You’ll Do

As the Energy and Sustainability Program Coordinator, you’ll be the go-to expert for advancing energy efficiency, sustainability, and resource conservation across the DAS real estate portfolio. You’ll work across programs, projects, and agencies to:

• Analyze energy, water, waste, and greenhouse gas (GHG) data to identify opportunities and drive action.
• Support and implement sustainability initiatives in DAS buildings and operations.
• Collaborate with the Oregon Department of Energy, Energy Trust of Oregon, and other parties.
• Conduct energy audits, recommend efficiency technologies, and oversee implementation.
• Provide training, technical support, and best practices to agency staff and partners.
• Research emerging technologies and sustainability trends to keep DAS at the forefront.
• Represent DAS in statewide networks and support other agencies’ sustainability efforts.

View the entire
position description here
.
What We Are Looking For
Minimum Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science, or any degree demonstrating the capacity for the knowledge and skills (e.g., Sustainability, Environmental Science); and four years of professional-level evaluative, analytical, and planning work related to energy efficiency, sustainability, or resource conservation.
OR
Any combination of experience and education equivalent to seven years of professional-level work in energy efficiency, sustainability, or resource conservation.

Desired Attributes:

• Experience applying sustainability practices, including energy and water efficiency, waste reduction, and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions management in operational or facility settings.
• Proven ability to collect, analyze, and interpret utility and sustainability data, and apply findings to inform decisions, create plans, or recommend policy or operational improvements.
• Experience managing or coordinating energy or sustainability-related projects, from planning through implementation and evaluation.
• Working knowledge of relevant laws, executive orders, and policies related to energy and sustainability, and ability to apply them in program or facility operations.
• Experience communicating complex topics in writing and verbally, including developing and delivering technical guidance, reports, or staff training.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across teams and with external partners to advance shared goals.
• Current holder or willingness to obtain one or more of the following certifications in the first year:
• Certified Energy Manager (CEM);
• Building Operator Certification (BOC);
• Energy Management Professional (EMP);
• Building Commissioning Professional;
• LEED-accredited Professional; or
• Equivalent accreditations.

Why Join Us?
This is a unique opportunity to blend your technical skills with public impact—supporting climate action while improving how state government operates. You’ll work with a mission-driven team, contribute to real-world solutions, and influence statewide sustainability efforts—all while enjoying great benefits and a flexible hybrid schedule.
Our amazing
benefits

include:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, vision, and dental plans for you and your family. Includes life insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts for health and childcare, and access to deferred compensation savings plans.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal business days, monthly sick leave accrual, and progressive vacation leave that increases with your years of service.
• Retirement: Membership in the

Public Employees Retirement System

Please refer the Job description for details