ENERAL DESCRIPTION

Under the general direction of the Director of Grid Scale Energy Programs Division of Clean Energy, the Deputy Director will lead and manage the advanced nuclear team and will play a leadership role in the management and direction of the Division. The advanced nuclear team will ensure cohesive policy and program development while delivering current advanced nuclear resources on behalf of the state. WORK RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist the Director in day-to-day operations and management of the Division of Clean Energy, including ensuring business continuity, staff engagement and oversight, and accountability and quality assurance of policy development and program implementation. Coordinate with other Deputy Directors and the Director to support senior management and advise the Commissioners and other policymakers on clean energy initiatives. Oversee all implementation of the advanced nuclear program, including the following major initiatives: Oversee a team responsible for advanced nuclear capacity procurement, as needed pending the passage of implementing legislation, to achieve the state's goals. Oversee the management and coordination of the state’s Advanced Nuclear Feasibility Assessment, ensuring interagency alignment and delivery of a comprehensive and fact-based assessment aligned with state law. Support the Governor’s Advanced Nuclear Power Task Force, as needed, including ensuring alignment across the task force and other major ongoing workstreams. Provide day- to-day management of the operations and staff of the advanced nuclear team, ensuring proper implementation, reporting,



and coordination with staff, vendors, and third parties. Oversee, support, encourage, direct, and engage the team, including staff, fellows, interns, and consultants as they develop and implement clean energy policies, technologies, and programs to advance effective, efficient, and resilient decarbonization of the grid. Manage the budget lines for advanced nuclear and serve as state contract manager as needed for advanced nuclear contracts. Assist in managing consultants, procurements, and grants. Perform policy review and analysis on various clean energy issues and manage technical development, policy development, and program development. Conduct analysis and develop reports, comparing existing and alternative program policy proposals and recommendations toward program improvements. Manage advanced nuclear and various other clean energy projects and support the development of related policies and programs for the Division. Explore, research, develop, and implement innovative approaches to new clean energy technologies. Develop, investigate, research, and propose other new clean energy program elements and strategies for consideration. Liaise with utilities, external partners, community members,



and groups on the development of programs that prioritize advancing nuclear energy. Engage with stakeholders and develop stakeholder processes on advanced nuclear and various other Clean Energy initiatives. Represent the BPU through various speaking engagements and panel participation at local, regional, and national conferences. Make recommendations regarding program design and administration to both the Director and the Commissioners. Brief Commissioners on relevant matters and present at the Board meetings as needed. Collaborate within the agency and division to advance nuclear development. Collaborate with partner agencies in the implementation of relevant policies, programs, training, and education to ensure effective outreach on program development and productive dialogue. REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree. An additional advanced degree, preferably in a STEM field preferred. EXPERIENCE: Five (5) to ten (10) years of experience working in the clean energy/environment, utility, or sustainability fields is preferred, with an emphasis on large energy and/or infrastructure projects. Strong project management skills and experience are required. The successful candidate will possess and demonstrate a broad range of managerial and leadership skills, including strong communication and interpersonal skills; thorough problem analysis; creative thinking, decision- making, and sound judgment. The ability to manage, develop, and delegate to staff, coo

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📌 Deputy Director, Nuclear - Clean Energy (Prince Edward County)
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📍 Prince Edward County