DEPUTY DIRECTOR, VIRTUAL POWER PLANTS (GOV. REP. 1 OR SES)
National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners, Trenton, NJ, United States
BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES NOTICE OF VACANCY
POSTING: 23–2026
OPENING DATE: APRIL 22, 2026
CLOSING DATE: MAY 13, 2026
TITLE: DEPUTY DIRECTOR, GRID SCALE RESOURCES (GOV. REP. 1 OR SES)
WORKWEEK: 35 HOURS (NL)
EXISTING VACANCIES: 1
SALARY: $145,000.00 - $149,500.00
DIVISION/OFFICE: DIVISION OF CLEAN ENERGY
OPEN TO: GENERAL PUBLIC
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Under the general direction of the Director of Grid Scale Resources, Division of Clean Energy, the Deputy Director will lead and manage the grid scale solar and storage teams and will play a leadership role in the management and direction of the Division. The storage and solar teams will ensure cohesive policy and program development and implementation of new capacity resource goals.
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 a team responsible for solar and storage capacity procurement to achieve the state's goals.
Coordinate with the transmission team to evaluate transmission needs and use cases for existing transmission investments and facilitate and participate in discussions with other states on a multi-state transmission solution collaboration.
Provide day-to-day management of the operations and staff of the solar and storage teams, ensuring proper implementation, reporting, and coordination with staff, vendors, and third parties.
Oversee, support, encourage, direct, and engage the solar and storage teams, 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 solar and storage.
Manage technical development, policy development, program development, and contract management.
Oversee all implementation of solar and storage programs.
Perform policy review and analysis on various clean energy issues.
Conduct analysis and develop reports, comparing existing and alternative program policy proposals and recommendations toward program improvements.
Liaise with utilities, external partners, other state agencies, community members, and groups on the development of programs that prioritize advancing solar and storage.
Engage with stakeholders and develop stakeholder processes on solar and storage, 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 the Commissioners on relevant matters and present at the Board meetings as needed.
Manage solar and storage and various other clean energy projects, help develop related policies and programs for the Division, and assist in managing consultants, procurements, grants, public meetings, stakeholder engagement, and program implementation.
Explore, research, develop, and implement innovative approaches to new clean energy technologies.
REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree. An additional advanced degree, preferably in a STEM field, is preferred.
EXPERIENCE:
Five to ten years of experience working in the clean energy/environment, utility, or sustainability fields is preferred, with an emphasis on large renewable energy 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, coordinate and lead interdepartmental cooperation, and understand the importance of organizational awareness is required.
BENEFITS
Health and Dental Benefit Plans
Prescription Drug Plan
Vision Care Reimbursement
Deferred Compensation
12 Vacation Days, 15 Sick Days, 3 Administrative Leave Days
13 Paid Holidays
Telework available for some positions* (Pursuant to the BPU’s policy, procedures, and/or guidelines.)
Flexible and Health Savings Accounts
Public Student Loan Forgiveness
Paid Leave for Military Training
HOURS OF WORK
The hours of work for this position are Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. All No Limit titles will be required to perform work beyond the stated hours of work as needed, in compliance with applicable collective bargaining agreements and laws.
TELEWORK
This position may be eligible to participate in the Department's pilot Telework Program/Policy, which offers eligible employees the opportunity to work remotely up to two days per week, if approved by Management per operational needs, subject to all requirements of the Department’s Telework Program/Policy.
WORK AUTHORIZATION
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment verification forms upon hire. Selected candidates must be authorized to work in the United States according to the Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship, and Immigration Services Regulations. The State of New Jersey does not provide sponsorships for citizenships or visas to the United States.
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
The “New Jersey First Act,” N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70) effective September 1, 2011, contains new residency requirements for public officers and employees, unless exempted under the law. Current, new, or prospective employees should be aware that as of September 1, 2011, all employees of State and local government must reside in the State of New Jersey, unless exempted under the law. If you already work for the State or local government as of September 1, 2011, and you do not live in New Jersey, you are not required to move to New Jersey. However, if you begin your office, position or employment on September 1, 2011, or later, you must reside in New Jersey. If you do not reside in New Jersey, you have one year after the date you take your office, position, or employment to relocate your residence to New Jersey. If you do not do so, you are subject to removal from your office, position, or employment. For more information, visit: https://www.nj.gov/labor/research-info
jfirst.shtml
The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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POSTING: 23–2026
OPENING DATE: APRIL 22, 2026
CLOSING DATE: MAY 13, 2026
TITLE: DEPUTY DIRECTOR, GRID SCALE RESOURCES (GOV. REP. 1 OR SES)
WORKWEEK: 35 HOURS (NL)
EXISTING VACANCIES: 1
SALARY: $145,000.00 - $149,500.00
DIVISION/OFFICE: DIVISION OF CLEAN ENERGY
OPEN TO: GENERAL PUBLIC
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Under the general direction of the Director of Grid Scale Resources, Division of Clean Energy, the Deputy Director will lead and manage the grid scale solar and storage teams and will play a leadership role in the management and direction of the Division. The storage and solar teams will ensure cohesive policy and program development and implementation of new capacity resource goals.
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 a team responsible for solar and storage capacity procurement to achieve the state's goals.
Coordinate with the transmission team to evaluate transmission needs and use cases for existing transmission investments and facilitate and participate in discussions with other states on a multi-state transmission solution collaboration.
Provide day-to-day management of the operations and staff of the solar and storage teams, ensuring proper implementation, reporting, and coordination with staff, vendors, and third parties.
Oversee, support, encourage, direct, and engage the solar and storage teams, 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 solar and storage.
Manage technical development, policy development, program development, and contract management.
Oversee all implementation of solar and storage programs.
Perform policy review and analysis on various clean energy issues.
Conduct analysis and develop reports, comparing existing and alternative program policy proposals and recommendations toward program improvements.
Liaise with utilities, external partners, other state agencies, community members, and groups on the development of programs that prioritize advancing solar and storage.
Engage with stakeholders and develop stakeholder processes on solar and storage, 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 the Commissioners on relevant matters and present at the Board meetings as needed.
Manage solar and storage and various other clean energy projects, help develop related policies and programs for the Division, and assist in managing consultants, procurements, grants, public meetings, stakeholder engagement, and program implementation.
Explore, research, develop, and implement innovative approaches to new clean energy technologies.
REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree. An additional advanced degree, preferably in a STEM field, is preferred.
EXPERIENCE:
Five to ten years of experience working in the clean energy/environment, utility, or sustainability fields is preferred, with an emphasis on large renewable energy 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, coordinate and lead interdepartmental cooperation, and understand the importance of organizational awareness is required.
BENEFITS
Health and Dental Benefit Plans
Prescription Drug Plan
Vision Care Reimbursement
Deferred Compensation
12 Vacation Days, 15 Sick Days, 3 Administrative Leave Days
13 Paid Holidays
Telework available for some positions* (Pursuant to the BPU’s policy, procedures, and/or guidelines.)
Flexible and Health Savings Accounts
Public Student Loan Forgiveness
Paid Leave for Military Training
HOURS OF WORK
The hours of work for this position are Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. All No Limit titles will be required to perform work beyond the stated hours of work as needed, in compliance with applicable collective bargaining agreements and laws.
TELEWORK
This position may be eligible to participate in the Department's pilot Telework Program/Policy, which offers eligible employees the opportunity to work remotely up to two days per week, if approved by Management per operational needs, subject to all requirements of the Department’s Telework Program/Policy.
WORK AUTHORIZATION
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment verification forms upon hire. Selected candidates must be authorized to work in the United States according to the Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship, and Immigration Services Regulations. The State of New Jersey does not provide sponsorships for citizenships or visas to the United States.
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
The “New Jersey First Act,” N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70) effective September 1, 2011, contains new residency requirements for public officers and employees, unless exempted under the law. Current, new, or prospective employees should be aware that as of September 1, 2011, all employees of State and local government must reside in the State of New Jersey, unless exempted under the law. If you already work for the State or local government as of September 1, 2011, and you do not live in New Jersey, you are not required to move to New Jersey. However, if you begin your office, position or employment on September 1, 2011, or later, you must reside in New Jersey. If you do not reside in New Jersey, you have one year after the date you take your office, position, or employment to relocate your residence to New Jersey. If you do not do so, you are subject to removal from your office, position, or employment. For more information, visit: https://www.nj.gov/labor/research-info
jfirst.shtml
The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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